Poway, CA · San Diego County
Tree Removal Permit Application
This application requests approval to remove trees growing on city property, in a public right-of-way, or on a city easement in Poway.
What this form is
Use this application to request approval to remove trees growing on Poway city property, in a public right-of-way, or on a city easement. It asks for the tree location, applicant and owner information, tree species and sizes, and a reason for removal. Applicants must provide a site plan, a signed and dated photograph, and the required permit fee; replacement trees may be required.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking to remove trees on city property, in a public right-of-way, or on a city easement should complete this application.
How to submit it
Return the application and required materials to the Public Works Department for approval; include the required permit fee, with the amount listed in the master fee schedule.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the photographer signs and dates the required photo, and a non-owner applicant obtains the owner's signature.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit Application for trees on city property, in a public right-of-way, or on a city easement.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and tree information, identify the tree location, and answer the questions about the right-of-way and property ownership.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the site plan, removal-need statement, and signed and dated tree photograph; include replacement tree information if required.
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Submit To Public Works
Return the application and materials to the Public Works Department for approval, with the required permit fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block. The photographer must sign and date the required photo, and an applicant who is not the property owner must obtain the owner's signature.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- Return the application and required materials to the Public Works Department for approval. Include the required permit fee; the form refers applicants to the master fee schedule for the amount.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Provide an 8½-by-11-inch site plan showing the exact tree location, a statement explaining the need for removal, and a photograph signed and dated by the photographer.
- Does tree removal require replacement trees?
- The form says replacement is required for a Native Tree or for a tree over 3 inches in diameter on commercial or industrial property. It asks for the species and size of replacement trees, if required.
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