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 |
- Example Site Plan - Healthy Tree Removal
- Example Site Plan - Unhealthy Tree Removal
- Example Site Plan - Street Tree (Sidewalk against Curb)
- Example Site Plan - Street Tree (Sidewalk and Planting Strip)
- Example Site Plan - Street Tree (No Sidewalk)
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.
INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
Tree Removal in the Right-of-Way Guide
Identifying Root Disease Brochure
Can Hazard Trees Be Removed from Critical Areas or Critical Area Buffers?