(A) This chapter shall apply to all unincorporated lands in San Benito County and for which either of the following conditions applies:
(1) Parcels covered by at least 10% woodland vegetation as determined by the baseline retention canopy survey which is on file with the county’s Planning Division; and
(2) Parcels that currently support or historically supported native trees or other woody vegetation but were farmed to agricultural crops at the time of the aforementioned baseline aerial photography.
(B) The County of San Benito shall be authorized to determine whether the provisions of this chapter apply to any specific parcel. The burden of proof that the ordinance should not be applied to a specific parcel shall be on the property owner.
(C) Except as otherwise exempted by this chapter, no person shall do any tree cutting or removal without first obtaining a permit from the Planning Director. A separate permit shall be required for each site. A “tree pruning/removal permit” is not transferable.
(1966 Code, § 33-8) (Ord. 757, § 1(part))