A tree permit may be necessary to remove or work around native trees that are 6 inches in diameter or larger. The Community Development Department is responsible for enforcement and review of the tree ordinance.

In 1970 the City Counsel passed the Tree Preservation ordinance to protect trees growing on private property. The ordinance requires a permit to prune or remove any tree larger than 38 inches in circumference measured between 6” and 36” above ground.

Yes. All trees require a permit to prune or remove if they are larger than 38 inches in circumference.

A homeowner can remove two protected trees (trees 6" in diameter or greater measured 4' off the ground) each calendar year without getting a permit unless they are Landmark trees which are generally defined as trees 24" diameter or greater that are in good condition. Tree Permits are required to remove Landmark trees.

You will be able to remove a tree that falls into the water and you will not need a permit. However, leaving woody debris that is still attached to the shoreline and that doesn’t create a navigational or safety hazard is encouraged because it does create beneficial fish habitat. Back to top

The city has a tree ordinance which applies to certain types of trees. Contact the Community Development Department for information regarding the ordinance and how it might apply to your situation. You can download the ordinance at tree ordinance and the tree permit application at application.

Yes, if the tree is an oak genus that measures eight inches or more in trunk diameter and/or any other species of trees that measure ten inches or more in trunk diameter and/or a multi-trunk tree(s) having a total circumference of thirty-eight inches or more; the multi-trunk tree shall include at least one trunk with a diameter of a minimum of four inches. (The trunk diameter is measured at a point thirty-six inches above the ground at the base of the tree.

Submit a completed application form, fee, and plan which indicates the location, species and diameter of the tree at 54 inches above the ground of trees requested for removal. A mitigation plan may also be required (replanting schedule for example).

Click on this link to view tree removal regulations. For trees on City-owned property or within street and alley rights-of-way, contact the Public Works Department at (425) 587-3800. Download the Tree Removal Form here.

Possibly. If the tree is in the street right-of-way, contact the Engineering Department at (503) 681-6146 for a permit. If the tree is on your own property, please contact the Planning Department at (503) 681-6153 before cutting down the tree. Be prepared to give the street address or Tax Lot I.D.

I don't want to remove any trees but I would like to remove all of the vegetation from around the trees. Clearing regulations for unincorporated King County are rather complicated in that they vary according to geographic area. As a general rule, a clearing permit is required for any removal of trees or vegetation from a critical area or from properties subject to urban clearing standards or clearing restrictions in a special district overlay defined in 21A.

The City has a Tree Preservation Ordinance protecting trees growing on private property that are greater than a minimum size. Please see Tree Services for an overview.

Yes, a tree-trimming permit is needed to trim, remove, or plant, a tree within the City. Tree permits are processed at the Public Works Department located at 610 Olympia Avenue. Click here for more information.

Yes. Permits to remove trees in Safety Harbor are issued by Pinellas County. To find out the regulations call Pinellas County at 727-464-3480. Generally, any construction in excess of 100 square feet, or where trees are to be removed, requires a tree permit. Forms are available in the Building Department.

Contact Urban Forestry at 416-338-TREE (8733) for information on Toronto's tree by-laws. You may require a permit prior to cutting down a tree on your property.

If your property is a single family residence that cannot be further subdivided then you do not need a tree removal permit to remove a tree on your property except if you wish to remove a native oak tree 6 inches in diameter measured 54 inches above the ground.

Yes, permits are required in all wilderness areas, National Parks, and other restricted areas along the trail. You can obtain a permit from the agency on which your PCT trip originates. For example, if you plan to travel from Echo Lake to Castle Crags State Park, you would need to contact the Eldorado National Forest since your trip would begin in that forest. They would issue a permit good for your entire trip. The PCTA can issue a wilderness permit for trips of 500 miles or more along the PCT.