Hayward Tree Preservation Ordinance Appendix
Table of Contents
1. Purpose. Benefits of Trees
2. Tree Removal Permit Process Summary
3. Heritage Tree Checklist
4. Protected Native Tree Species in Hayward with Photos
5. City of Hayward Recommended Tree List with Photos
- Small Planting Area Trees
- Large Planting Area Trees
6. Do NOT Plant Tree List with Photos
7. Hayward Airport Landscape Plan and Plant List
8. Cal Fire - Fire Hazard Severity Map
9. San Francisco Bay Tidal Marsh Map
10. Arboriculture Best Management Practices for Tree Planting and Maintenance
11. Arborist Report Template
12. List of Local Arborists and Tree Pruning and Removal Companies
Attachment V
1 Purpose
The City of Hayward recognizes the role that trees have in providing wildlife habitat, reducing the urban heat island effect, and maintaining the community’s health, well-being, and aesthetic value (Figure 1). Hayward’s Tree Preservation Ordinance is intended to protect and preserve trees and control the pruning, removal or relocation of those trees that provide benefits for the neighborhood or the entire community, while balancing private property rights and development.
This Appendix has been developed alongside the City’s 2025 Tree Preservation Ordinance update. This document provides references for interpreting the tree protections set forth in the tree ordinance as well as additional tree maintenance guidelines for private property owners. Together, this document and the updated ordinance are intended to enhance the management of trees on private property and maximize the benefits that Hayward’s urban forest provides.
Figure 1. Benefits of Trees
2 Permit Process
The City of Hayward’s tree ordinance has a list of actions that are restricted or require permits. The regulations in Hayward’s Tree Preservation Ordinance only apply to Protected Trees.
Information Gathering and permit preparation
- What action are you intending to do?
- In what way will trees in question be affected? The City of Hayward’s tree ordinance has a lists of actions that are restricted or require permits.
- What is the species of your tree?
- What is the diameter of your tree? See “How to measure tree trunks” in Section 11 below. - Do you own the property where the proposed action is to take place? If not, do you have the property owner’s written consent?
- Wanting to do tree work between February and September: Is there evidence of nesting birds? Protected Trees
- Protected trees include, but are not limited to , the protected native trees displayed in Section 4 of this document. Other protected trees include street trees, memorial trees officially recognized by the City, heritage trees, replacement trees, trees designated for preservation in a plan, and trees that are a condition of approval for a previous permit or zoning requirement. o For more information on if your tree is a protected tree, refer to the ordinance. - Sec. 10-15.14 provides the information needed to determine whether your tree is protected. - Refer to Sec. 10-15.26 to determine whether your scenario meets any of the City’s defined exceptions.
For Development Projects
- The Tree Preservation Ordinance has specific planting requirements and tree protection measures that apply to development projects. Ensure that your project is aligned with these requirements during the planning phase before construction commences.
Permit Process
1. Determine whether a permit is necessary.
2. Apply for a permit before any construction or actions that will affect the tree take place.
3. Development services will evaluate your permit based on the criteria found in Sec. 10-15.22.
4. The City may apply conditions for approval, which often include tree replacement requirements. If tree replacement on-site is not feasible, a fee in-lieu of replacement may apply. Other conditions may apply.
5. Upon approval, a permit is valid for 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there a permit fee?
Yes. This fee is determined by the City’s Master Fee schedule. Additionally, for development projects, a bond is required equal to the appraised replacement value of the existing trees that are to remain on site.
Do I need an arborist report?
An arborist report is required for the specifically listed actions in SEC. 10-15.21. See Section 12 of this document for a checklist of required information for arborist reports.
Are there penalties for skipping the permit process?
Yes, penalties may include fines and stop work orders, as described in SEC. 10 -15.29 of the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
Can the City revoke a permit?
Yes, but only under the circumstances defined in SEC. 10-15.30 of the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
What if I believe my permit was wrongfully denied?
Permit applicants may appeal, according to the process set in place by SEC 10 -15.28 of the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
3 Heritage Tree Checklist
Heritage trees are those trees recognized by the City of Hayward to be an exceptional tree with a distinctly high level of value to the community as set forth in section 10.15-19: Memorial or Heritage Trees.
Heritage Tree Determination:
A tree is considered a Heritage Tree when the City Landscape Architect finds at least two of the following criteria are met. Please mark which of the following criteria the tree meets and provide the reasoning below:
☐ Native Tree: The tree is a native species of Hayward, as listed in Section 10-15.14. ☐ Provides Essential Habitat: The tree currently or commonly provides habitat for any state or federally listed endangered or threatened species as identified by the projects Certified Arborist. Note that such trees may be protected through other local, state, or federal regulations. ☐ Horticulture Significance: The tree is rare or significant in the horticultural development of Hayward. ☐ Historical or Cultural Significance: The tree has a documented historical or cultural connection to the City of Hayward including original plantings or coincides with historical events in the City.
Reasoning for why the tree should be nominated as a Heritage tree: ______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Heritage Tree Removal:
If an applicant desires to remove an existing Heritage tree, they must prove to the reviewing body that the burden to the applicant in preserving the tree outweighs the benefit to the public, as stated in Sec. 10-15.23. Factors that will be considered include:
(1) All the benefits provided by the Heritage Tree.
(2) The contribution of the tree to the character of the site, local ecology, and the neighborhood. (3) Species, health condition and value of the tree.
(4) Whether the tree is part of an important grove of trees. (5) The visibility of the tree to the neighborhood and the public. (6) Whether the development provides a public benefit.
(7) Whether measures short of removing the tree can be employed consistent with the development.
Justification for why the Heritage tree should be removed: ______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________
4 Protected Native Tree Species in the City of Hayward
All trees with a diameter of 8” or greater when measured 54” above ground level are protected, unless the tree is an invasive species recognized by the California Invasive Species Council . Native trees – trees belonging to species that have evolved with California’s landscape for millennia and developed intertwined relationships with California’s flora and fauna – have further protections. California natives are protected at diameter of 4” or greater when measured 54” above ground level. Table X displays the list of native trees protected in Hayward. Photos are courtesy of SelecTree (SelecTree. UFEI. 1995-2024. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo).
Table 1: List of protected native trees in the city of Hayward and photos to aid in species identification.
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Leaf Tree Selectree
Link
Big leaf
maple
Acer
macrophyllum
SelecTree:
Bigleaf
Maple
California
buckeye
Aesculus
californica
SelecTree:
California
Buckeye
Pacific
madrone
Arbutus
menziesii
SelecTree:
Pacific
Madrone
California
sycamore
Platanus
racemosa
SelecTree:
California
Sycamore
Coast live
oak
Quercus
agrifolia
SelecTree:
Coast live
oak
Canyon
live oak
Quercus
chrysolepis
SelecTree:
Canyon live
oak
Blue oak Quercus
douglassii
Oregon
white oak
Quercus
garryana
SelecTree:
Oregon
white oak
California
black oak
Quercus
kelloggii
SelecTree:
California
black oak
Valley
oak
Quercus
lobata
SelecTree:
Valley oak
Interior
live oak
Quercus
wislizenii
SelecTree:
Interior live
oak
California
bay
Umbellularia
californica
SelecTree:
California
Bay
California
Black
Walnut
Juglans
hindsii
SelecTree:
Black
Walnut
5 City of Hayward Recommended Tree Species
Small Planting Area Trees
Common Name: Marina madrone / Strawberry tree
Scientific Name: Arbutus ‘Marina’
Mature Tree Size: 25’ H x 20’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/174
Common Name: Weeping bottlebrush
Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis
Mature Tree Size: 30’ H x 20’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/241
Common Name Blue palo verde
Scientific Name Cercidium floridum
Mature Tree Size 20’ H x 15’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/309
Common Name: Oklahoma redbud
Scientific Name: Cercis canadensis var. texensis ‘Oklahoma’ Mature Tree Size: 20’ H x 15’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/323
Common Name Western redbud
Scientific Name Cercis occidentalis
Mature Tree Size 20’ H x 15’ W
California Native: Yes
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/321
Common Name Burgandy Desert willow
Scientific Name Chilopsis linearis ‘Burgundy’
Mature Tree Size 20’ H x 20’ W
California Native: Yes
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/345
Common Name Chitalpa
Scientific Name Chitalpa tashkentensis
Mature Tree Size 25’ H x 25’ W
California Native: Yes
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1488
Common Name Sweet bay
Scientific Name Lauris nobilis
Mature Tree Size 25’ H x 20’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/804
Common Name Santa Cruz ironwood
Scientific Name Lyonothamnus floribundus,
Mature Tree Size 35’ H x 20’ W
California Native: Yes
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/832
Common Name Fruitless olive
Scientific Name Olea europea ‘Wilsonii’
Mature Tree Size 25’ H x 20’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/970
Common Name Bracelet Honey myrtle
Scientific Name Melaleuca armillaris
Mature Tree Size 25’ H x 20’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/927
Common Name Iron wood
Scientific Name Parrotia persica columnar variety
Mature Tree Size 25’ H x 10’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/987
Common Name Water gum
Scientific Name Tristania luarina
Mature Tree Size 25’ H x 20’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1486
Large Planting Area Trees (4-ft and greater planter width):
Common Name Incense cedar
Scientific Name Calocedrus decurrens
Mature Tree Size 50’ H x 20’ W
California Native: Yes
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/243
Common Name Desert willow
Scientific Name Chilopsis linearis
Mature Tree Size 35’ H x 30’ W
California Native: Yes
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/345
Common Name Australian willow
Scientific Name Giejera parviflora
Mature Tree Size 35’ H x 25’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/654
Common Name Brisbane box
Scientific Name Lophostemon conferta
Mature Tree Size 35’ H x 20’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1425
Common Name Chinese pistache
Scientific Name Pistache chinensis
Mature Tree Size 35’ H x 25’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1086
Common Name Bloodgood London plane tree
Scientific Name Platanus x hispanica/acerfolia ‘Bloodgood’ Mature Tree Size 60’ H x 40’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1100
Common Name Columbia London plane tree
Scientific Name Platanus x hispanica/acerfolia ‘Columbia’ Mature Tree Size 60’ H x 40’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1826
Common Name Mexican sycamore
Scientific Name Platanus mexicana
Mature Tree Size 50’ H x 35’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1589
Common Name Chilean mesquite tree
Scientific Name Prosopis chilensis
Mature Tree Size 35’ H x 35’
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1141
Common Name Coast live oak
Scientific Name Quercus agrifolia
Mature Tree Size 60’ H x 50’ W
California Native: Yes
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1227
Common Name Blue oak
Scientific Name Quercus douglasii
Mature Tree Size 60’ H x 40’ W
California Native: Yes
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1234
Common Name Valley oak
Scientific Name Quercus lobata
Mature Tree Size 80’ H x 50’ W
California Native: Yes
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1246
Common Name Cork oak
Scientific Name Quercus suber
Mature Tree Size 60’ H x 40’ W
California Native: No
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1263
6 Do NOT Plant Tree List
Invasive and Pest Tree Species That Should Not Be Planted in Hayward.
See this California Invasive Plant Council guide for more information:
https://www.cal-ipc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Dont-Plant-a-Pest-Trees-of-CA.pdf Common Name Acacia/wattle
Scientific Name Acacia dealbata, A. decurrens, A. melanoxylon Cal-IPC Rating Limited to Moderate
Mature Tree Size 50’ H x 50’ W
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/23 https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/24
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/28
Common Name Tree of heaven
Scientific Name Ailanthus altissima
Cal-IPC Rating Moderate
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/145
https://www.cal-
ipc.org/plants/profile/ailanthus-altissima-
profile/
Common Name Silk tree
Scientific Name Albizia julibrissin
Cal-IPC Rating Not on Cal-IPC list
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/147
Common Name Paper mulberry
Scientific Name Broussonetia papyrifera
Cal-IPC Rating Not on Cal-IPC list
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/218
Common Name Single-seed hawthorn
Scientific Name Crataegus monogyna
Cal-IPC Rating Limited
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/281 https://www.cal-ipc.org/plants/profile/crataegus-
monogyna-profile/
Common Name Russian olive
Scientific Name Elaeagnus angustifolia
Cal-IPC Rating Moderate
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/500
https://www.cal-
ipc.org/plants/profile/elaeagnus-angustifolia-
profile/
Common Name Blue gum eucalyptus
Scientific Name Eucalyptus globulus
Cal-IPC Rating Limited
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/543
https://www.cal-
ipc.org/plants/profile/eucalyptus-globulus-
profile/
Common Name Golden Rain Tree
Scientific Name Koelreuteria paniculata
Cal-IPC Rating Not on Cal-IPC List
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/777
Common Name Chinaberry
Scientific Name Melia azedarach
Cal-IPC Rating Watch
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/935
https://www.cal-ipc.org/plants/profile/melia-
azedarach-profile/
Common Name Myoporum / Ngaio tree;
Scientific Name Myoporum laetum
Cal-IPC Rating Moderate
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1485
https://www.cal-
ipc.org/plants/profile/myoporum-laetum-
profile/
Common Name Callery Pear
Scientific Name Pyrus calleryana
Cal-IPC Rating Not on Cal-IPC list
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/779
Common Name Black locust
Scientific Name Robinia pseudoacacia
Cal-IPC Rating Limited
Selectree Link: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1290 https://www.cal-ipc.org/plants/profile/robinia-
pseudoacacia-profile/
Common Name Chinese tallow tree
Scientific Name Sapium sebiferum
Cal-IPC Rating Moderate
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1317
https://www.cal-ipc.org/plants/profile/triadica-
sebifera-plant-profile/
Common Name Brazilian peppertree
Scientific Name Schinus terebinthifolius
Cal-IPC Rating Moderate
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1323
https://www.cal-ipc.org/plants/profile/schinus-
terebinthifolius-profile/
Common Name Scarlet wisteria
Scientific Name Sesbania punicea
Cal-IPC Rating High
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
Not available on Selectree
https://www.cal-
ipc.org/plants/profile/sesbania-punicea-profile/
Common Name Saltcedar
Scientific Name Tamarix species
Cal-IPC Rating High
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1382
https://www.cal-ipc.org/plants/profile/tamarix-
parviflora-plant-profile/
Common Name Mexican fan palm
Scientific Name Washingtonia robusta
Cal-IPC Rating Moderate
Selectree and Cal-IPC
Links:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1471
https://www.cal-
ipc.org/plants/profile/washingtonia-robusta-
profile/
7 Hayward Airport Landscape Plan and
Plant List
The following plants and trees list applies to properties that are adjacent to the Hayward Executive Airport which have specific height and species restrictions required by the Federal Aviation Administration .
The full Hayward Executive Airport Landscape Plan can be viewed and downloaded here:
City to provide link when available.
The Hayward Airport Planting list by zone can be found on the next page.
An interactive map of the different airport planting zones with height restrictions can be accessed here:
City to provide link when available.
.
Airport Plant List
Botanical Name Common Name C D E F
Mature
Height
(feet)
Attracts
Wildlife
TREES
Acer saccharum subsp. Floridanum Southern Sugar Maple X X 50 Yes Aesculus californica California Buckeye X X 15 to 40 Yes Afrocarpus falcatus African Fern Pine X X 60 Yes
Arbutus marina Marina Madrone X X 40 to 50 Yes
Arbutus menziesii Pacific Madrone X 15 to 70 Yes
Arbutus unedo Strawberry Madrone X X 20 to 35 Yes
Agonis flexuosa Peppermint Tree X X X 20 to 35 No
Brachychiton populneus Kurrajong X X 30 to 50 Yes
Callistemon varieties Bottlebrush X X X 20 to 35 Yes Cercidium floridum Blue Palo Verde X X X 15 to 20 Yes Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud X X 25 Yes
Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy' Burgandy Deseert Willow X X X X 20 No Chitalpa tashkentensis Chitalpa X X 35 Yes
Cordyline (tree varieties) Cordyline X X X X 15-Oct No
Cotinus coggygria Common Smoketree X X X 10 to 15 Yes Eriobotrya japonicum Japanese Loquat X X 30 Yes
Geijera parviflora Australian Willow X X 35 Yes
Gingko biloba Maidenhair Tree X X 30 to 50 No
Juglans hindsii California Black Walnut X 30-60 Yes Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle X X X X 6 to 30 No
Laurus nobilis Sweet Bay X X 15 to 40 Yes
Leptospermum varieties Tea Tree X X X X 10 to 15 No
Lophostemon conferta Brisbane Box X X 20 to 40 Yes
Lyonothamnus floribundus Santa Cruz Ironwood X X X 30 to 40 Yes Melaleuca varieties Paperbark X X X 20 to 40 Yes
Olea europaea ‘Swan Hill’ (fruitless) Swan Hill Olive X X X 20 to 40 Yes Olea europaea ‘Wilsonii’ (fruitless) Wilson Olive X X X X 15 to 25 No Platanus racemosa California Sycamore X 20-80 Yes Palm varieties (short palms) Palm X X X X 20-May No
Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak X X 40 Yes
Quercus chrysolepis Canyon Live Oak X 70 Yes
Quercus douglasii Blue Oak X 30-70 Yes
Quercus garryana Oregon White Oak X 40-90 Yes
Quercus kelloggii California Black Oak X 30-70 Yes Quercus lobata Valley Oak X 50-70 Yes
Quercus morehus Oracle Oak X X 50 Yes
Quercus suber Cork oak X X 20 to 40 Yes
Quercus tomentella Island Oak X X 50 Yes
Quercus wislizeni Interior Live Oak X 30-70 Yes
Tilia cordata Littleleaf Linden X X 50 Yes
Tristania luarina Water Gum X X X X 15 to 25 No
Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm X X 40 to 50 Yes
Umbellularia californica California Laurel X 30 to 80 No Vitex agnus-castus Chaste Tree X X 8 to 20 Yes
SHRUBS
Agave varieties American century plant X X X X 6 to 10 No Agapanthus varieties Lily of the Nile X X 2 to 3 Yes Aloe varieties Aloe X X X X 0.5 to 1 No
Arctostaphylos varieties Manzanita X X 6 to 10 Yes Atriplex lentiformis Quail Bush X X X 3 to 10 Yes
Baccharis varieties Coyote Bush X X 2 to 10 Yes
Callistemon 'Little John' Dwarf Callistemon X X X 4 to 6 Yes Carpenteria californica Bush Anemone X X 6 to 10 Yes Ceanothus varieties Ceanothus X X 2 to 15 Yes
Cistus varieties Rock Rose X X X 4 to 6 Yes
Cordyline varieites Cordyline X X X X 4 to 8 No
Dasylirion varieities Grass Tree X X X X 2 to 5 No
Eriogonum varieties Buckwheat X X 2 to 5 No
Euonymus varieties Euonymus X X X X 10 to 15 No
Euphorbia varieties Euphorbia X X X X 1 to 3 No
Hemerocallis varieties Day Lily X X 2 to 3 Yes
Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon X X 6 to 30 Yes
Hesperaloe parviflora Red Yucca X X X 3 to 4 Yes
Lavandula varieties English Lavender X X X 1 to 2 Yes Mahonia varieties Oregon Grape X X X 3 to 7 Yes
Nandina varieties False Bamboo X X X 3 to 8 Yes
Olea 'Little Ollie' Dwarf Fruitless Olive X X X X 4 to 6 No Phormium varieties New Zealand Flax X X X X 1 to 6 No Photinia X fraseri Fraser's Photinia X X 10 to 20 No Rhamnus californica varieties Coffeeberry X X 6 to 15 Yes Rosa californica California Wildrose X X 8 to 10 Yes Salvia varieties Autumn Sage X X 2 to 3 Yes
Westringia varieties Sea Coast Rosemary X X X X 3 to 6 No
GRASSES
Calamagrostis varieties Feather Reed Grass X X 3 to 5 Yes Carex varieties Sedge X X X 1 to 2 Yes
Chondropetalum varieties Cape Rush X X X X 3 to 5 No
Dianella varieities Dianella X X X X 1 to 4 No
Dietes varieties Fortnight Lily X X X X 3 to 5 No
Festuca varieties Blue Fescue X X X X 1 Yes
Helichtotrichon sempervirens Blue Oat Grass X X X X 2 to 3 No Lomandra varieites Lomandra X X X X 3 to 4 No
Leymus 'Canyon Prince' Canyon Prince Wild Rye X X X 3 to 4 Yes Melica californica California Melicgrass X X 1 to 4 Yes Muhlenbergia varieties Deergrass X X 4 to 5 Yes
Pennisetum (non-seeding varieties) Fountain Grass X X X 1 to 2 Yes Stipa gigantea Giant Feather Grass X 5 to 6 No
GROUNDCOVERS
Achillea varieties
Yarrow (CA native
cultivars) X X 1 to 3 Yes
Aeonuium Aeonuium X X X X 1 to 2 No
Artemisia varieties California Mugwort X X 8 Yes
Carissa (groundcover varieites) Natal Plum X X X 3 to 5 Yes Grevillea (groundcover varieites) Grevillea X X X X 3 to 5 No Iris douglasiana Douglas Iris X X 1 to 2 Yes
Lantana (groundcover varieties) Lantana X X 1 to 2 Yes Limonium perezii Sea Lavender X X 2 to 3 Yes
Myoporum parvifolium Myoporum X X X X 1 to 3 No
Rosea (groundcover varieites) Groundcover Rose X X X X 3 to 4 No Rosmarinus (prostrate varieites) Rosemary X X X X 1 to 3 No Westringia (groundcover varieites) Sea Coast Rosemary X X X X 1 to 3 No Succulent varieties Succulents X X X X 1 to 2 No
8 Cal Fire – Fire Hazard Severity Map
Sec. 10-15.26 of the Hayward Tree Preservation Ordinance provides permit exceptions for tree removals that are on properties within high or very high fire severity zone as identified by CalFire's current Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.
The interactive version of the current Cal Fire - Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map can be accessed here to check if a property is within a high or very high fire severity zone:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6a9cb66bb1824cd98756812af41292a0
More information about the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map can be found here:
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/fire-department/office-fire-marshal/local-responsibility-areas-lras-and-fire-hazard-severity- maps
9 San Francisco Bay Tidal Marsh Map
The map below is provided as a reference for those wishing to remove trees within 1,320 feet of the San Francisco Bay tidal marsh (See Sec. 10-15.16). Tree removal work will only be permitted outside of the nesting bird season. Generally, the months when tree removal work will be permitted in these areas is from September through early February.
10 Arboriculture Best Management
Practices for Tree Planting, Watering
and Maintenance
▪ How to Measure Tree Trunks
▪ Tree Planting and Mulching
▪ Tree Staking Guidelines
▪ Establishment Care Guidelines
▪ Watering Guidelines
▪ Tree Maintenance Guidelines
▪ Pruning to Improve Young Tree Structure
▪ Tree Protection Guidelines for Construction
11 Arborist Report Checklist
The following information shall be included in any arborist report submitted to the City of Hayward.
Basic Information
▪ Arborist’s name, phone number, email
▪ Arborist designation (ISA , TRAQ, RCA #)
▪ Client name, address
Site information
▪ Site plan that includes the following:
- Any tree, on-site or off-site, that may be impacted by the proposed action - Buildings, driveways, nearby roads, and any other key factors that may assist the reviewer in locating the tree
▪ Clear indication of tree impacts (removal, encroachment, etc.)
Tree information
▪ Species of trees affected (common and botanical names) - Is the tree a protected native?
▪ Clear pictures of the tree indicating location, details, tree health ▪ Discussion of general health of the tree
▪ Tree measurements: Height, DSH
Proposed Work
▪ Description of work to be done on tree(s) and methods to be used ▪ Discussion of reason for encroachment or removal and reasonable alternatives ▪ Discussion of tree protection measures
Tree risk considerations
▪ If tree risk is a reason for removal, include ISA tree risk assessment form ▪ How will proposed activities affect tree risk?
▪ Discussion of target management
Mitigation options
▪ Discussion of risk mitigation options: (pruning, structural support systems, site or cultural improvements, integrated pest management
▪ Proposed replacement tree(s) (species, size, location)
12 List of Local Arborists and Tree Pruning
and Removal Companies
City to provide list