Everett, WA · Snohomish County
Tree Pruning Within Critical Areas Checklist
Everett property owners and applicants use this checklist to submit the required materials for tree pruning requests in critical areas or their buffers.
What this form is
This checklist is for tree pruning requests within critical areas and their required buffers. It asks applicants to submit a completed and signed Land Use Application, a pruning plan, and any applicable fee; the plan requirements differ depending on whether a certified arborist prepared it. The city may deem an intake review incomplete if the checklist or required items are missing.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants requesting tree pruning within a critical area or its required buffer should submit this checklist and the listed materials.
How to submit it
Submit the checklist and required items online through Everett’s Online Permitting Portal. The document lists [email protected] and 425-257-8731 for information about hard-copy Land Use Applications as a reasonable accommodation.
About notarization
No notary is required; the Land Use Application must be signed, and a non-certified arborist must sign the required declaration.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Checklist
Download Everett’s Tree Pruning Within Critical Areas Checklist.
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Complete the Land Use Application
Fill out the Land Use Application completely and have the owner, applicant, or primary contact sign it.
- 3
Gather the Required Items
Prepare the pruning plan and include the applicable fee. Follow the plan requirements for a certified or non-certified arborist.
- 4
Submit Online
Submit the checklist and required items through Everett’s Online Permitting Portal.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Pruning Within Critical Areas Checklist?
- No. This checklist does not require notarization. The Land Use Application must be signed, and a non-certified arborist must sign the required declaration.
- How do I submit the tree pruning checklist?
- Submit the checklist and required materials online through Everett’s Online Permitting Portal. Contact Planning for information about hard-copy Land Use Applications as a reasonable accommodation.
- What materials must I submit with the checklist?
- Submit a completed and signed Land Use Application, the applicable fee, and a pruning plan. Plan requirements depend on whether a certified or non-certified arborist prepared it.