Mercer Island, WA · King County
Wet Season Tree Removal Restriction Waiver Checklist
This checklist outlines the materials applicants submit when seeking a waiver to remove trees during the seasonal development limitation period.
What this form is
The checklist describes submittal requirements for a waiver to remove trees in geologic hazard or protected slope areas from October 1 through April 1. Applicants must provide a tree permit, application fee, certified arborist assessment, geotechnical analysis, and an executed indemnification/hold harmless agreement. The city may also request site-specific materials such as a survey, tree inventory, liability insurance, or performance bond.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing tree removal in geologic hazard or protected slope areas during the October 1 through April 1 seasonal limitation period need this checklist.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This checklist has no notary block; it calls for execution of an indemnification/hold harmless agreement but does not say that agreement must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the Wet Season Tree Removal Restriction Waiver Checklist.
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Review The Requirements
Check the listed waiver submittal requirements and any additional site-specific information the city may request.
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Gather The Materials
Prepare the tree permit, fee, arborist assessment, geotechnical analysis, and executed indemnification/hold harmless agreement.
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Submit To The City
Submit the checklist to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Wet Season Tree Removal Restriction Waiver Checklist?
- It lists materials required to request a waiver for tree removal in geologic hazard or protected slope areas during the October 1 through April 1 seasonal development limitation period.
- What materials does the waiver submittal require?
- The checklist names a tree permit, application fee, certified arborist assessment, geotechnical analysis, and executed indemnification/hold harmless agreement. The city may also request site-specific materials.
- Do I need a notary for the Wet Season Tree Removal Restriction Waiver Checklist?
- No. The checklist has no notary block. It calls for execution of an indemnification/hold harmless agreement but does not say that agreement must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Wet Season Tree Removal Restriction Waiver Checklist?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Wet Season Tree Removal Restriction Waiver Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mercer Island form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.