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Tree Management

A Tree Removal Permit is required to remove significant trees within the City.

A Type B Right-of-Way (ROW) permit is required to remove and replace a tree that is located within the street ROW.

 


PERMIT APPLICATIONS

A Tree Removal or a Type B ROW Permit Application Form must be submitted online at www.mybuildingpermit.com

Sites where development is proposed or anticipated, removal of any trees shall not take place until a permit for construction has been issued. Please see SMC 21.03.070.I.2.b for details. 

TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION   ROW TYPE B APPLICATION

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION   

  • Your application will be screened for acceptance within two business days.
  • If accepted, the application will be reviewed within five business days.
  • If not accepted, you will receive an email explaining why it was not accepted.
  • Once the review is completed, the permit or approval letter will be uploaded to www.mybuildingpermit.com.

How to meaure a tree to determine if it is significant

 


INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES

Tree Removal Permitting Guide

Tree Removal 101

Tree Removal in the Right-of-Way Guide

Identifying Root Disease Brochure

Can Hazard Trees Be Removed from Critical Areas or Critical Area Buffers?

Learn about how many trees may be removed