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Introduction
When is a Tree Removal and Replanting Permit Required?
- Street trees: A permit is required to remove any street tree.
- Except for sucker shoots or self-sown trees that are less than 1/2 inch in diameter. Learn to measure the diameter.
- Staff will let the applicant know if the property is in a regulated historic or environmentally sensitive zone or plan district, additional requirements may apply.
- Private trees:
- Generally a removal permit is needed for trees 12 inches diameter at 4.5 feet tall (DBH) and larger. Use the link directly below to:
- Heritage Trees: A permit from Urban Forestry is required before removing, pruning, inoculating, or doing any other tree work on a Heritage Tree.
Please carefully review the standards and review factors prior to applying.
- Street Trees: Title 11.40.040
- Private Trees: Title 11.40.050
- Street trees: A permit is required to remove any street tree.
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Download and Complete Applications
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Other Forms
List of forms that sometimes apply.
Supplemental Arborist Form (81.53 KB)
To be used along with a Tree Removal & Replanting Permit Application for private property trees that are less than 20 inches in diameter on a site that is in a regulated plan district or overlay zone.
Replanting Waiver Application (197.77 KB)
The Replanting Waiver Application is used when you want to count all the remaining existing trees on the property towards Title 11 density requirements to not have to replant a tree. This is an optional application with 100$ non-refundable fee. Determinations based on density standards.
Neighbor Planting Consent Form (232.68 KB)
The required replacement trees are being planted at or adjacent to a property different than the tree removal property
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Send in Application
Mail: Attn: Urban Forestry,
1900 SW 4th Ave. Suite 5000
Portland, OR 97201
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Introduction
When is a Tree Removal and Replanting Permit Required?
- Street trees: A permit is required to remove any street tree.
- Except for sucker shoots or self-sown trees that are less than 1/2 inch in diameter. Learn to measure the diameter.
- Staff will let the applicant know if the property is in a regulated historic or environmentally sensitive zone or plan district, additional requirements may apply.
- Private trees:
- Generally a removal permit is needed for trees 12 inches diameter at 4.5 feet tall (DBH) and larger. Use the link directly below to:
- Heritage Trees: A permit from Urban Forestry is required before removing, pruning, inoculating, or doing any other tree work on a Heritage Tree.
Please carefully review the standards and review factors prior to applying.
- Street Trees: Title 11.40.040
- Private Trees: Title 11.40.050
- Street trees: A permit is required to remove any street tree.
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Download and Complete Applications
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Bring in the application