Site Plan for Tree Removal Permit

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Get your tree removal approved faster with a professional site plan – no survey or site visit required.

We combine GIS data, satellite imagery, and your notes to show tree location(s) with DBH, canopy/drip line, and nearby setbacks, easements & utilities, with to-remove vs. to-remain clearly labeled.

Delivered as a city-portal PDF within 24 hours with unlimited revisions.

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Why Your Building Department
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Cities regulate tree removal to protect canopy coverage, utilities, safety, and drainage. Reviewers usually need a scaled plan that shows the exact tree location(s), size (DBH), the canopy/drip line (CRZ), and how close the tree is to property lines, structures, easements, and utilities.

A clear, scaled, non-certified site plan showing both to-remove and to-remain trees is the fastest way to get approval and avoid costly re-work.

Every Custom Tree Removal Site Plan Includes:

  • Property boundaries & lot dimensions (scaled)
  • Tree location(s) with DBH (species if provided)
  • Canopy / drip line (Critical Root Zone) drawn to scale
  • Distances to property lines, house/structures, driveways & sidewalks
  • Easements / rights-of-way & visible utilities (where known)
  • Existing house/structures, driveways & trees for full context
  • North arrow, graphic scale & legend formatted per local code
  • PDF & optional DWG files, ready for digital or print submission
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Tree Removal FAQ

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In many cities yes — especially for trees above a certain DBH (trunk diameter), heritage/protected species, or trees in the right-of-way. Check your local office or HOA before ordering.
Scaled property lines, tree location(s) with DBH (species if provided), canopy/drip line (CRZ), distances to house/structures and property lines, setbacks/easements, visible utilities, and clear labels for to-remove vs to-remain. We can add access/haul route, dumpster/staging, and tree-protection fencing on request.
If a tree meets size/species thresholds, the city may require replacement planting and/or protection fencing. Tell us the requirements and we’ll add the notes to your plan.
Yes. Each tree is individually labeled with DBH and status (remove / remain); groups can be numbered for clarity.

Our non-certified site plans are accepted by most cities & HOAs. Requirements can vary, so please check with your local office first.

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Depending on where you live, removing a tree on residential property or non-residential areas may require a permit. In the case of street trees, most municipalities require a permit. When it comes to private property trees, the situation is a bit different. Let’s explain.

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Key takeaways

  1. Removal of street trees in almost every state requires a permit.
  2. Tree removal permits range from $65 to $250.
  3. Average penalty for removing a tree without a permit is $10,000, but it can be much more.

Do you need a permit to remove private property trees

Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my property?
Depending on your state, city or municipality, you may need a permit to remove a tree

In this table you can find the information on whether the permit is required in order to remove the tree on your lot (within your property lines).

STATE Do you need a tree removal permit STATE Do you need a tree removal permit
Alabama Minnesota
Alaska Mississippi
Arizona Missouri
Arkansas Montana
California Nebraska
Colorado Nevada
Connecticut New Hampshire
Delaware New Jersey
Florida New Mexico
Georgia New York
Hawaii North Carolina
Idaho North Dakota
Illinois Ohio
Indiana Oklahoma
Iowa Oregon
Kansas Pennsylvania
Kentucky Rhode Island
Louisiana South Carolina
Maine South Dakota
Maryland Tennessee
Massachusetts Texas
Michigan Utah
Table that shows whether the permit is required to remove trees on private properties

Keep in mind that this information is general, each town, city, municipality and even HOA community have their own guidelines, laws and bylaws.

Some of the exceptions from the information in the table are:

  1. Idaho – Removal of elm trees will require a permit.
  2. Massachusetts – There is the state illegal tree cutting law that prohibits you from cutting down or damaging another’s tree. Homeowner has to be sure that the tree, in its entirety, belongs to them.
  3. New Hampshire – If trees are 150 feet or less close to the shore line there are additional guidelines that you must follow.
  4. Tennessee – In Nashville many trees are considered protected, so first check if the one on your property isn’t. If it is, you will need a permit (even if it is unhealthy or dead) and probably a replacement tree.
  5. Utah – Trees that are considered to be “rare, vanishing, or threatened” or indigenous cannot be cut down.

Even if your local government doesn’t require a permit for tree removal on private property, if you decide to remove street trees, you will have to obtain it. Street trees are the responsibility of the neighboring property owner. In many areas, after trees are removed, you have an obligation to replace them (plant the new one on that ground). So, let’s see how you can apply for a tree permit.

How to apply for a tree removal permit

The process of applying for tree removal permit consists of:

  1. Application and fees – You will have to fill out the tree removal permit application form (you can do it in-person or online) and you will have to pay the fees. The fees for tree removal permits range from $65 to $250, depending on where you live.
  2. Site plan – You will need to submit a plot plan, where the trees that you are planning to remove have to be clearly marked, that shows property lines, sidewalk, and where the structures on your lot are located.
  3. Tree photo – In some towns this is optional, in some it is mandatory. We recommend you to take a photo of the trees that you are planning to remove and include it in your application.
  4. Receipts – Provide the receipts or any type of evidence that can verify that the tree caused you damage, this can help you with obtaining a permit.
  5. Field inspection – City will send someone to inspect and determine if everything was done according to regulations.
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It will take between 2 and 4 weeks for tree permit applications to go through the approval process.

If you wondered “But, what will happen if I remove a tree without a permit?”. Let’s find out.

What happens if you remove a tree without a permit?

If you remove a tree without a permit you can get penalized
If you don’t have a tree permit and it was necessary, you will have to pay a fine

If you remove a tree or multiple trees, in an area where a tree permit is required, you will have to pay a fine.

LOW PENALTY $500
HIGH PENALTY $100,000
NATIONAL AVERAGE $10,000
Average penalty range for removing trees without permit

This is just the average range, fines can be much higher. In 2016, in the city of Woodside, California, a man was fined $212,500 for removing trees from his land without a permit.

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Heritage tree removal

Heritage tree can only be removed if it is dead or a safety hazard. For removing or pruning heritage trees a permit is required, certified arborist has to approve it, whether they are on a private property or it is a street tree.

They are recognized by the City Council for their uniqueness, age or horticultural significance. Most cities have a Heritage trees database with all the species that are protected and cannot be removed without certified arborist approval.

When you look at the information in this infographic, you can understand why there are such strict laws when it comes to heritage trees and why the permit is required. Mha stands for a million hectares. In comparison, the average tree cover loss in the US is 868 kha (thousands of hectares).

Tree cover loss in the US infographic
Having protected heritage trees is very important, especially when more than 15 billion trees are chopped down each year

Site plans for tree removal permits

Our plot plans for permits are the most efficient way to obtain a tree permit. Contact us and order your site plan today, we will deliver it to you in 24h or less.

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