My neighbors have a portable basketball hoop and leave it in.

Dead or hazard trees. Street tree removal, pruning, or planting without a permit. Private tree removal without a permit. Failure to plant when required. Topping of trees.

When is a tree considered dead?

Tree grates interfering with street trees. For other tree concerns, consult one of the service options below. Reporting Tree Code Violations / Non-Emergency Tree Problems Visit this page for information on reporting non-emergency (not an immediate hazard) tree problems, for example: Street tree removal, pruning, or planting without a permit; Dead or hazard trees; Private tree removal without a permit; Topping of trees. Any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work being performed by a homeowner on a house must be approved by the Chief Inspector or the appropriate Metropolitan Board according to the Metro Code of Laws.

Tree Removal Ordinance. It is unlawful to remove a “protected tree” without first obtaining a Tree Removal Permit. Land Alteration Violation. Adding fill that is causing excessive stormwater runoff or blocks drainage from your property without a permit; Changing the grade without a permit by either raising the land or excavating below natural ground surface; Free tree removal contract form offsite by truck hauling dirt without a permit; Grubbing Violation.

Removal of small trees and understory vegetation by mechanical equipment without a permit.

Dec 17, The Permit Center takes in complaints of potential code violations. Staff reviews each complaint, and determines whether the complaint can be investigated by Planning, Building or Public Works staff, or if it needs to be referred to another department or agency. The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for investigating code violations, addressing public nuisance complaints, and reviewing applications for tree removal. Download the Citizen Complaint Form (PDF) to file a complaint.

The enforcement of the code is the responsibility of the Code Enforcement, Adjustments and Appeals Board. The Code Enforcement Board has the authority to levy a fine of up to 1, per day (more for repeat violations). Code of Ordinances. View (Web Page) Chapter 24 (Revised November 6) Wildfire Mitigation / Hazard Tree Request / Tree Removal Request [ KB] Download. General Codes. This work happens in these three ways: We administer a fair, unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of municipal codes and land use requirements.

We work with residents, neighborhood associations, public service agencies, and other City of San José departments to: Empower community self-help programs. Develop public outreach programs. Tree Removal Applications –Either a tree removal permit OR a building permit must be posted before removal or serious injury of protected trees.

–Application for review includes owner’s signature, tree survey, other permits or approvals for floodplain, escarpment, or wetland intrusion, and any other ‘reasonable and pertinent’ information.