- Home
- Airport
- Transit
- Capital Improvements
- Development Engineering
- Traffic
- Operations
- Parks
Public Works 
City Parks Division
150 Trees for 150 Years: Celebrating Petaluma's Sesquicentennial
Due to the overwhelming response, applications are no longer being accepted as of September 26.
If you have additional questions please contact us at 150tree@sbcglobal.net
The City does have various Policies and Ordinances regarding tree preservation, maintenance, and/or removal, depending upon the type, location, and condition of the tree.
Tree Maintenance
and/or Removal
The City requires an Encroachment Permit to trim and/or remove trees in the public right-of-way (usually trees in the planter strip between the curb and sidewalk). See #1 in the sketch below. Tree trim/removal permits are available from the Community Development Department. Trees in locations such as #2 in the sketch below are the property owner's responsibility but do not require a permit for trimming or removal.
Curbside Trees
Heritage Tree Ordinance
The City has a Heritage Tree Ordinance, and invites property owners to nominate their tree(s) to the register, so that they can be protected from removal.
Heritage/Landmark Tree Designation Permit
Open letter to tree owners from the Tree Advisory Committee.
If you would like to nominate a tree for the City Tree Registry, please click here.
View the Register of Heritage and Landmark Trees.
Petaluma has two Walking Tours of Trees of Historic Petaluma. Please select from the list below to view and print the self-guided tour brochures:
- Penny Park, Howard Street, Keller Street, and Liberty Street
- Wickersham park, D Street, and Sixth Street
Below is a continuous sequential slideshow of a few of Petaluma's Heritage Trees:
Contact Information
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
phone: 707.778.4303
fax: 707.776.3602
email: publicworks@ci.petaluma.ca.us
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Monday - Thursday
Director, Public Works and Utilities
Dan St. John, F.ASCE
202 N. McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone: 707-778-4546
Fax: 707-778-4508
Email: dstjohn@ci.petaluma.ca.us
Capital Improvement Program Manager,
Larry Zimmer
phone: 707.776.3674
fax: 707.776.3602
email: publicworks@ci.petaluma.ca.us
City Engineer/Flood Plain Administrator
Curt Bates, P.E
phone: 707.778.4311
fax: 707.776.3602
email: cbates@ci.petaluma.ca.us
Airport Manager,
Bob Patterson
601 Sky Ranch Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
phone: 707.778.4404
fax: 707.778.4405
email: airport@ci.petaluma.ca.us
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Sat. & Sun. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
After Hours Service:
Fee: $25.00
Call Bob Patterson at 707.753.1166
Transit Manager, Joseph Rye
555 North McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
phone: 707.778.4460
fax: 707.776.3799
email: transit@ci.petaluma.ca.us