For removal of landmark and significant trees only on a single-family property not combined with a building permit or other clearing and grading work, not within the public right-of-way, not within a critical area, buffer, or setback, and not within a protected Native Growth Protection Area or Retained Vegetation Area easement or tract. (GT)
- Removal of any significant or landmark tree 6 inches or greater in diameter.
Apply for this permit online at MyBuildingPermit.com. When entering your Application Information, choose the following:
- Application type: Clearing and Grading
- Project type: Single Family Residential
- Activity type: Landmark or Significant Tree Removal Only
- Scope of work: Tree Removal
Prior to starting work, schedule a preconstruction meeting with the Clearing and Grading inspector. For more details on scheduling an inspection, visit our Inspections page.
Required Documents
A site plan is required to show the number of significant and/or landmark trees that are to be removed. Please reference the limits on annual tree removal to confirm removal allowed and if replanting is required. If replanting is required then the site plan must show tree replanting locations and provide the species and tree size at planting.
Additional Documents and Requirements
Before beginning work, please schedule a preconstruction meeting with the Clearing and Grading inspector.