Redmond, WA · King County
Tree Removal Application and Tree Exception Form
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request City authorization to remove trees and, when needed, request an exception.
What this form is
Redmond requires City authorization to remove any Significant Tree, defined on the form as a tree at least 6 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet above grade. Use the application to provide property, applicant, and tree information, and include a site sketch showing trees to remove and replacement locations. Complete the exception request when the proposal involves a Landmark Tree, exceeds the allowed removals, or does not meet the stated standards.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking authorization to remove Significant Trees in Redmond must complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application online through the Plan Review Online (PRO) request form. Include payment of applicable fees pursuant to the Development Review Fee Schedule.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized applicant certifies under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Application and Tree Exception Form.
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Complete The Application
Provide property, applicant, and tree information, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the site sketch and, if requesting an exception, the required supporting report or documentation and owner authorization letter when applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit online through the Plan Review Online (PRO) request form and include payment of applicable fees.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Application?
- No. The form has no notary block. The property owner or authorized applicant certifies under penalty of perjury, then signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Application?
- The form says to submit the application online through the Plan Review Online (PRO) request form and include payment of applicable fees under the Development Review Fee Schedule.
- What should I include with the tree removal application?
- Include a site sketch showing property boundaries, structures, walkways, existing and proposed removals, and replacement tree locations. An exception request may also require an arborist report or other supporting documentation.
- When is a Tree Exception Request required?
- The form says an exception request is required for removal of a Landmark Tree, when the proposal exceeds the maximum number allowed, or when it does not meet the stated tree standards.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Removal Application and Tree Exception Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Redmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.