Black Diamond, WA · King County
Tree Removal Exemption Application Form
Property owners or people in control of a lot use this application to request an exemption from Black Diamond’s tree removal permit requirement.
What this form is
This application requests an exemption from the requirement to obtain a tree removal permit for eligible trees or removal circumstances described on the form. It must be filed before removal for the listed exemptions that require an application, including certain dead or diseased trees and limited removal of significant trees. It asks for site details, tree information, a master application, and a site plan or aerial image.
Who needs it
A property owner or person in control of a lot seeking an exemption for tree removal must file the application before removal when required.
How to submit it
File the application with the Community Development Department at 24301 Roberts Drive, PO Box 599, Black Diamond, WA 98010.
About notarization
The form's city decision section has a signature and date line, but no notary block or sworn or notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Exemption Application Form.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the site address, arborist if applicable, number of trees, and the size and type of trees to be removed.
- 3
Gather The Submittals
Include the completed Planning Division Master Application Form and an aerial image or site plan with the details listed on the form.
- 4
Submit To The City
File the application with the Community Development Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Exemption Application?
- No. The form has no notary block or sworn or notarized attachment; its city decision section includes a signature and date line.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Exemption Application?
- File it with Black Diamond's Community Development Department at 24301 Roberts Drive, PO Box 599, Black Diamond, WA 98010.
- What should I include with the application?
- The listed submittals include a completed Planning Division Master Application Form and an aerial image or site plan showing property lines, structures, critical areas, and tree details.
- When must I file this application?
- The form says to file before removal for the exemptions that require an application, including removal of obviously dead or diseased significant trees and certain limited removals.
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