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Since 1982, native trees growing within the City of Glendale limits have been under the protections established in the Indigenous Tree Ordinance. The ordinance protects indigenous trees by requiring an indigenous tree permit for work that is performed on a protected tree or through the review of site plans when construction is proposed near protected trees. Please note City-owned trees along streets or on City land require permits for the same work.  Please visit our webpage on Public Trees for more information.

If you are interested in pruning, removing, or working near to a protected tree, please complete an Indigenous Tree Permit application.  

Please visit www.glendalepermits.org to create an account and submit your application.  You can also call the Permit Services Center at (818) 548-3200 for questions regarding the online system.

Please note that all permitted tree work must be completed by a licensed contractor, and some work may require an ISA Certified Arborist. The City maintains a courtesy list of local arborists.

If you are interested in having your site plans reviewed, have questions regarding the Indigenous Tree Ordinance, the permit application process, or would like help identifying whether a tree on your property is a protected species please contact Public Works at 818-548-3950.

Please follow the links below for more information about the tree species that are protected by the Ordinance.