Protected Tree Ordinance
Summary
SCH Number
2025120503
Public Agency
City of Agoura Hills
Document Title
Protected Tree Ordinance
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/11/2025
Document Description
An Ordinance Amending the Agoura Hills Municipal Code to consolidate all protected tree regulations into section 9657 and updating the City's protected tree regulations to streamline permit processing, prioritize the retention of individual trees, incentivize the planting of new protected trees, including the California sycamore and the Southern California black walnut as protected trees, and make other amendments.
Contact Information
Name
Robby Nesovic
Agency Name
City of Agoura Hills
Job Title
Assistant Planning Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Agoura Hills
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Citywide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 8, Section 15308
Reasons for Exemption
This Ordinance is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources) because it is an action taken by a regulatory agency to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, and protection of the environment. While the Ordinance allows for a relaxation of processing procedures for General Tree Permits, it will not result in a relaxation of mitigation requirements, and it will not result in a relaxation of standards leading to environmental degradation. This Ordinance protects two additional native tree species, and mitigation requirements for the removal of protected trees are generally increasing, particularly for removals of large trees and heritage trees that provide the most value to the environment. New incentives are also being provided to promote the enhancement and restoration of the City’s native trees.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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