Protected Tree Ordinance of San Mateo County
Summary
SCH Number
2024090189
Public Agency
San Mateo County
Document Title
Protected Tree Ordinance of San Mateo County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/6/2024
Document Description
The project includes revisions to the County's existing tree ordinances. The proposed revisions will consolidate and revise the County's Heritage Tree and Significant Tree ordinances into one Protected Tree Ordinance. The revised ordinance broadens the definition of protected trees, adds species-specific protections, updates permit requirements, establishes an in-lieu fee program for the County's Tree Replacement Fund, and establishes new findings and review criteria for permit approvals. The revisions will also establish new tree pruning, removal, and replacement requirements and prohibit the issuance of after-the-fact permits.
Contact Information
Name
Bharat Singh
Agency Name
San Mateo County Planning & Building Department
Job Title
Planning Services Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Unincorporated San Mateo County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15307, Class 7, and 15308, Class 8
Reasons for Exemption
Class 7 and Class 8 Categorical Exemptions apply to the project because it represents action taken by a regulatory agency to maintain and enhance natural resources (trees) and the environment and to establish procedures for environmental protection.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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