Burbank Tree Removal Permit & Ordinance Guide
Los Angeles County, California
Protected Tree Definition
Protected Tree: all street trees and trees on public property regardless of size; native trees (oaks, California sycamore, California bay) 6+ inches DBH on private property; Landmark and Heritage trees designated by City Council.
Protected Species
Heritage / Landmark Trees
Landmark Trees and Heritage Trees designated by City Council based on exceptional size, age, species rarity, historical association, aesthetic significance, or community value.
Permit Requirements
Tree Removal Permit required for any street tree, public tree, or protected private tree. Landmark tree removal requires Council review with public notice.
Who can apply: Property owner, adjacent property owner (for parkway trees), or authorized agent with arborist report
Required Report Sections
Species identification, DBH, health and structural assessment, justification for removal, photo documentation, replacement plan
Replacement Requirements
1:1 minimum for street trees; 2:1 or higher for Landmark/Heritage trees
Replacement species from approved Parks and Recreation list; 15-gallon minimum container size. In-lieu fees to the Urban Forestry Fund when on-site replanting is infeasible.
Fees & Fines
Processing Time
4-6 weeks
Required Certifications
ISA Certified Arborist
Municipal Code
Burbank Municipal Code Chapter 7-2 (Street Trees) and Title 10 (Development Standards)
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Parks and Recreation Department
(818) 238-5300
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Data last verified: April 2026. This information is provided as a reference. Always verify requirements directly with Burbank before submitting permits or reports.
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