The City of Palo Alto manages approximately 37, trees on City.

Tree and Stump Removal. The City of Palo Alto manages approximately 37, trees on City property including along streets, in parks, and around city facilities. The Urban Forestry Section provides all required care (using both City and contract resources) for public trees during the tree’s lifespan including planting, pruning, line clearing and tree removal. Oct 27, Regulated Trees. Regulated trees are specific species and categories of trees identified in our ordinance that are protected (Title 8, Palo Alto Municipal Code).

These trees must be maintained in accordance with regulations and require permits for pruning, removal or any activities that might impact them.

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Regulated trees can fall under three broad categories; public trees, protected public and private trees, and designated public and private trees. The City may contact residents about trees that qualify for the Right Tree Right Place program, which allows for the free removal and replacement of trees interfering with power lines.

Tree Information: City of Palo Alto ContactsEstimated Reading Time: 4 mins. Tree Technical Manual Standards & Specifications Palo Alto Municipal Code, Chapter Photograph by Alvin Dockter June, First Edition Department. City of Palo Alto - Trees environment has determined, on the basis of a tree report prepared by a certified arborist for the applicant and other relevant information, that the tree should be removed because it is dead, is hazardous, is a detriment to or crowding an adjacent protected tree.

Methods permitted are by hand digging, hydraulic or pneumatic air excavation technology. Avoid excavation within the TPZ during hot, dry weather. If excavation or trenchingfor drainage, utilities, irrigation lines, etc., it is the duty of the contractor to tunnel. Jul 20, Refer to the Application Form for Cost Recovery Fees.

City of Palo Alto Development Impact Fees. Parkland Dedication Requirements (PDF, KB) Citywide Transportation Impact Fee - Informational Handout (PDF, 36KB) Citywide Transportation Impact Fee - Request for Estimate (PDF, 58KB) Santa Clara County CEQA Filing Fees Notice. Aug 03, City of Palo Alto Utilities. Reliable Public Power Provider -Utility designation for providing reliable and safe service: Arbor Day Foundation.

City of Palo Alto. Tree Line USA Utility - In recognition of quality tree care, annual worker training, tree planting, and public education. Aug 11, The best way to avoid absorbing that type of loss is by having it inspected by a tree removal in Palo Alto specialist, for damage and defects.

Typically, a tree with 30 percent or less of its foliage remaining would meet this criterion.

If there are overhanging branches or overgrowth, we recommend tree pruning immediately. Bay Area Tree Specialists is the premier tree removal service in the area.