Poway, CA · San Diego County
Private Tree Removal Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request city approval to remove specified trees on private property or at a proposed development site.
What this form is
This application requests approval to remove native trees on private property, trees on commercial or industrial property, or trees at a proposed development project. It asks for applicant and property details, tree species and sizes, replacement tree information, and supporting materials, including a site plan, a statement explaining the need for removal, and a signed and dated photograph. The form states that removed trees must be replaced.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking approval to remove trees covered by this permit on private property, commercial or industrial property, or a proposed development site should complete it.
How to submit it
Return the completed application to the Development Services Department for approval. For the tree permit fee, see the master fee schedule.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the photographer must sign and date the tree photograph, and the applicant signs the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Private Tree Removal Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, identify the tree type, provide tree and replacement information, and sign the application.
- 3
Gather The Attachments
Attach a site or master plan, a statement explaining the need for removal, and a photograph signed and dated by the photographer.
- 4
Submit To Development Services
Return the completed application to the Development Services Department for approval. Check the master fee schedule for the tree permit fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Private Tree Removal Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs the application without a notary. The photographer must sign and date the photograph of the tree.
- How do I submit the Private Tree Removal Permit Application?
- Return the completed application to the Development Services Department for approval. The form says to see the master fee schedule for the tree permit fee.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include a site or master plan showing the trees’ exact locations, a statement explaining the need for removal, and a signed and dated photograph of the trees.
- Does the application ask for replacement tree information?
- Yes. It asks for the number, species, and trunk diameter of trees to be removed, along with replacement tree species and size. The form states that removed trees must be replaced.
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