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Herndon Tree Removal Permit Process and Town Hall Departments

August 1, 2018 by Tree_Removal_Permit

Located in northern Virginia, Herndon occupies 4.25 square miles. The town is situated between Dulles International Airport and the Town of Reston.

Located entirely within Hardiness Zone 7a, the Town of Herndon has eleven neighborhood parks and trails. With such beautiful trails and greenery, Herndon has established a tree ordinance to protect its trees and provide guidelines for their removal.

Following is an excerpt from www.treeremovalpermit.com/virginia/herndon-ordinance-permit-arborist/, which explains the Herndon, Va tree removal permitting process and requirements in detail.

Tree Removal Permit Regulations for Residential Private Property

Private, commercial, and multi-family property owners in the Town of Herndon must acquire a tree removal permit for the lawful removal of protected trees within a Resource Protection Area (RPA).

In the absence of an RPA, property owners within the Town of Herndon ARE NOT required to attain a tree removal permit or notify the Town of the removal of trees on their property.

The following offers guidance for lawful tree removal and how to handle fallen trees.

Troubled, Diseased, Dead or Dying Trees – These trees (once identified by a property owner) should be addressed as quickly as possible.

The Town of Herndon’s Community Forester may require (by official notification) that a property owner take action on such a tree. Especially in cases where the tree poses an eminent threat to structures, people, and its surrounding ecosystem.

Typically the property owner is given 15 days to comply with the notification. Noncompliance is considered unlawful, and after such time has elapsed, the Town shall have the authority to remove such tree and charge the cost of that removal to the owner.

Protected Tree(s) on Private Property – Trees found along streams, watershed, easements, or other Resource Protection Areas (RPA) will require submission of an RPA permit application before any trimming, pruning, or removal activities may be performed.

For landscape improvement or construction, that is located on land that includes a Resource Protection Area, an RPA permit must be acquired.

Fairfax County’s Land Development Services – Customer and Technical Support Center should be contacted at (703) 222-0801 (option 2) for permitting and land disturbance support.

When in doubt, the Town’s Community Forester can be contacted to evaluate the location of the tree and offer further guidance.

Tree (on Town Property) Falls Onto Private Property – In this case, immediately notify the Community Forestry Department of the Town of Herndon at (703) 787-7380. A crew will be dispatched to remove the tree (in most cases, they will remove the tree in its entirety).

If the fallen tree caused physical damage to structures, inflicted bodily harm, or death on any person, file a claim using an e-claim form or mail a claim form to the Town Attorney (within 6 months of the occurrence). Pictures should be taken of the damages along with detailed documentation.

Tree (on Private Property) Falls Onto Town Property – The property owner is responsible for the portion of the tree up to the property line. After having notified the Community Forestry Department, they will dispatch a crew to remove the portion of the tree on Town property up to the private property line.

The Town will document any physical damage to structures, bodily harm, or death caused by the tree’s falling. Subsequently, the Town Attorney may file a claim against the property owner’s insurance policy.

Tree (on Private Property) Falls Onto Adjacent Private Property – The property owners are responsible for the portion of the tree that is on their respective property. Each should contact their homeowner’s insurance providers.

From where the tree(s) originated is irrelevant. However, if the property owner was previously notified of the tree posing an immediate threat, that property owner may be responsible for any and all resulting damages and injuries.

Town of Herndon Community Forestry and Development Contacts

For further tree permit, Resource Protection Area, town and county jurisdiction, and other specific questions, contact the respective office(s) below:

John Dudzinsky
 Community Forester and Certified Arborist
 Department of Community Development
 Community Forestry Department
 777 Lynn Street
 Herndon, Virginia 20170-4602
 Email: community.development@herndon-va.gov
 Phone: 703-787-7380

Lesa J. Yeatts
Town Attorney
Town of Herndon, Va
Email: town.attorney@herndon-va.gov
Phone: 703-787-7370

Sources:
http://www.herndon-va.gov
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov
http://www.urban-forestry.com/virginia-liaison

For tree removal permit and ordinance information for other Virginia cities and counties visit: https://www.treeremovalpermit.com/virginia/

Photo:
By Dion Hinchcliffe [CC BY-SA 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons

Marietta Tree Removal Permit Process and City Hall Departments

May 18, 2018 by Tree_Removal_Permit

Situated 20 miles northwest from downtown Atlanta, Marietta lies in the heart of Cobb County, with Kennesaw to its northwest and Smyrna to its southeast.

Positioned in Hardiness Zone 7b, Marietta, Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with winter high temperatures averaging 54 ℉ and 88 ℉ through the summer.

The City of Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities tends to an astounding 18 parks with amenities and activities for everyone. With beautiful greenery surrounding, Marietta established a tree protection ordinance that serves as a clear guideline for the lawful removal and preservation of its trees.

Following is an excerpt from www.treeremovalpermit.com/georgia/marietta-ordinance-permit-city-arborist/ covering the Marietta, Ga tree removal permit process and its tree protection ordinance.

City of Marietta Tree Removal Permit Application Process

These steps will assist you in the lawful removal of dead, dying, diseased or hazardous trees from commercial or multi-family dwelling properties.

Step 1 – Download the Marietta Tree Removal Permit Application form.

Step 2 – Fill out the form.

Step 3 – Attach required information

a. Site plan showing location of tree(s) to be removed
b. Report from arborist or landscape architect documenting health of trees to be removed
c. Diameter of tree measured 4 1/2 feet above ground level
d. Species of tree(s)
e. Photos of tree(s)

Step 4 – Delivery options

In each of the following, correspondence should be addressed to the attention of:

Shelby Little
Planning & Zoning Office Manager

a. Hand deliver to:

205 Lawrence Street (Second Floor)
Marietta Ga 30060
8am – 5pm Monday – Friday

b. Mail to:

P.O. Box 609
Marietta Ga 30061-0609

c. Fax to: (770) 794-5655

d. Email to: slittle@mariettaga.gov

NOTE: City staff will verify the project or condition of your tree(s) and issue a decision within 10 days from receipt of all required documents.

Marietta Land Development, Construction, and Emergency Tree Contacts

Major land work within the City of Marietta Georgia requires the completion of a Land Disturbance Activity Application. The tree removal permits are not issued until the plans have been reviewed and approved by the Department of Development Services.

For land disturbance, construction, or tree permits, contact the relevant office below:

Shelby Little
Planning & Zoning Office Manager
Email: slittle@mariettaga.gov (email tree removal permit applications here)
Phone: 770-794-5671

Rusty Roth
Department of Development Services
Planning & Zoning
Email: rroth@mariettaga.gov
Phone: 770-794-5670

Rich Deckman
Parks and Open Space Manager
Email: rdeckman@mariettaga.gov
Phone: 770-794-5607

Donnie Lyle
Street Supervisor
Phone: 770-794-5678

If you have a tree emergency or need assistance from a local tree service, we vetted this team of professionals to assist in the removal of dead, diseased, or hazardous trees.

This team is also prepared to guide you through the application and permitting process.

Source(s):
https://www.toddsmariettatreeservices.com
https://www.mariettaga.gov

For tree removal permit and ordinance info related to other Georgia cities and counties, visit: https://www.treeremovalpermit.com/georgia/

San Jose Tree Removal Permit Process and Arborist Information

January 10, 2018 by Tree_Removal_Permit

Situated inland from the Pacific Ocean and Yosemite National Park, San Jose lies in – and is known as the capital of – the famed Silicon Valley.

Positioned in Hardiness Zones 9b and 10a, San Jose, California has a Mediterranean climate with temperatures averaging 50 ℉ through the winter months and 70 ℉ during summertime.

The City of San Jose boasts nearly 16,000 acres of parks with beautiful trees and wildlife. San Jose has established a detailed and strict tree ordinance which protects its street, heritage, and ordinance-sized trees.

Following is an excerpt from www.treeremovalpermit.com/california/san-jose-ordinance-permit-city-arborist/ covering the San Jose, CA tree removal permit process and regulations.

The San Jose Tree Removal Application Process

For the removal of ordinance-size trees, a permit application will only be considered for approval upon verification of one or more of the following:

The tree is dead, dying, or diseased
The tree limits or restricts the development or improvement of a parcel
The tree has become a safety hazard
The tree is unsuitable

Application Instructions

Make certain that the following requirements are satisfied when you submit your San Jose Tree Removal Permit Application Form:

Tree description and site plan (pages 3 & 4 of the application form)
Color photograph of each tree (showing the entire tree) printed on 8.5” X 11” paper.
Pay the non-refundable fee if required: Checks made payable to: City of San Jose. (See screenshot below for fees)
After review, City staff may require an arborist report. If you have already acquired one, it may be included with your submission.

Fees

The chart below lists tree removal fees (which are accurate as of our publishing date). The fees below are subject to adjustment by the City of San Jose at any time.

Should you need assistance calculating the total estimated fees, you may consult a planner by calling (408) 535-3555.

How To Submit

No appointment is necessary. Bring the application, site plan, photographs, and arborist report (if needed) to the Permit Center Assistance Desk; be prepared to pay the respective fee if applicable.

Permit Center
200 E. Santa Clara Street
Tower, 1st Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 535-3555

NOTE: 2 days before removing a tree or having a stump removed, it is recommended to call 811. This free call will notify local utility companies that you intend to dig. They will come to your project site and mark any existing underground lines. The marks remain valid for a period of 28 days.

City of San Jose CA Arborist Department Information

The City of San Jose’s Department of Transportation, Planning Division, and City Arborist Department work in tandem to oversee and maintain the City’s urban forest. Below is the contact information for each department.

City Arborist Department
(408) 794-1901
arborist@sanjoseca.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT)
Trees & Landscaping
1404 Mabury Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 794-1901

Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Planning Division
200 E. Santa Clara Street
Tower, 3rd Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 535-3555
Fax: (408) 292-6055

Source(s):
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?NID=3655

For tree removal permit and ordinance info related to other California cities and counties, visit: https://www.treeremovalpermit.com/california/

City of Atlanta Tree Removal Permit Process

September 21, 2017 by Tree_Removal_Permit

Having a humid sub-tropical climate, Atlanta’s weather ranges from cool, mild winters at around 43 degrees, to hot, humid summers around 85 degrees. The city finds itself in zones 7a and 7b of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

The City is known for its lavishly green landscape, thus nicknamed “City in a forest”.

Atlanta takes care of, protects and values its trees. There are regulations and requirements governing the removal of trees from private property. Following is an excerpt from www.treeremovalpermit.com/georgia/atlanta-ordinance-permit-city-arborist/, which explains the Atlanta, Ga tree removal permitting process and requirements in detail.

City of Atlanta Tree Removal Permit Application Process

These steps will assist you in the lawful removal of dead, dying, diseased or hazardous trees from private property.

1. Submit an Application:

Fill out and submit a tree removal permit application. Applications can be mailed, faxed, emailed or delivered in person to the City of Atlanta Arborist Division (contact info on the PDF).

2. Inspection:

Generally, within 5 business days, an assigned arborist will visit and complete a field inspection.

3. Application Approval:

When the application is approved, the field inspection report will be returned to you and must be on site while the tree removal process takes place.

* In the event the permit application is denied, an appeal can be filed.

How to Appeal a Permit Denial

When a tree removal permit is denied, an appeal may be made to the Tree Conservation Commission. Valid appeals must provide clear evidence of misinterpretation of the facts.

A public hearing will take place where you can explain your situation. Contact Kathy Evans at (404) 330-6235 or visit atlantatreecommission.com for further instructions.

City of Atlanta Arborist Division & Emergency Tree Removal Service

The City of Atlanta Arborist Division is comprised of an Arboricultural Manager, Regional Inspectors, and Plan Reviewers. It can provide further clarification on the protection ordinance, removal permit, and tree density requirements.

City of Atlanta Arborist Division
55 Trinity Avenue
3rd Floor – Suite 3800
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
arborist.dpcd@atlantaga.gov
(404) 330-6874

David Zaparanick, M.L.A.
Interim Arboricultural Manager
dzaparanick@atlantaga.gov
(404) 865-8489

If you have a tree emergency or need assistance from a local tree service, we vetted a team of professionals to assist in the removal of dead, diseased, or hazardous trees.

This team is also prepared to guide you through the application and permitting process.

Sources:
https://www.fasttreeremovalatlanta.com
https://www.atlantaga.gov

For tree removal permit and ordinance info regarding other Georgia cities and counties visit: www.treeremovalpermit.com/georgia/

City of Parkersburg Tree Removal Permit Process

September 8, 2017 by Tree_Removal_Permit

The City of Parkersburg, West Virginia was renamed the Town of Parkersburg in 1810, and later rechartered as a city in 1860. It is the county seat of Wood County and is situated at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers.

Parkersburg’s weather ranges from very cold and snowy winters to hot and humid summers, known as a humid continental climate. The city finds itself in zone 6b of the US Plant Hardiness Zone Map as well as being in the 3rd most heavily forested state in the union.

Parkersburg does not heavily regulate trees on private property. It does however, require that home and land owners maintain proper trimming and pruning of the trees adjacent to their property. Following is an excerpt from treeremovalpermit.com/west-virginia/parkersburg-ordinance-permit-arborist/ covering the Parkersburg, WV ordinance and tree removal permit regulations.

Tree Removal Permit Regulations for Residential Private Property

Residential property owners in Parkersburg looking to improve their landscape, harvest or remove distressed trees should note that no permit is required by the City. However, knowing the proper way to handle tree removal in various situations can be tricky. Read further for how to handle emergency tree removal situations.

 Handling Emergency Tree Situations – Power Lines, Public Property, Sidewalks, City Streets

The City of Parkersburg Public Works Department is responsible for the care, trimming, and removal of all trees on the City’s public right of way (unless adjacent to private property). Listed below are varying cases for the removal of dead, dying or hazardous trees, and how they are to be addressed:

Public Tree Blocking Road or Impeding Traffic – When a storm-damaged limb or fallen tree is encountered in the roadway or impeding traffic, the City’s Public Works Department should be contacted at (304) 424-8568 during business hours.

Outside of business hours and holidays, contact the Parkersburg Police Department at (304) 424-8444, or the Parkersburg Fire Department at (304) 424-8470. In the event of physical damage, personal injury, or an after hours emergency, call 911 for Emergency Services.

Tree Blocking Sidewalk or Driveway – If a fallen tree or large limb is blocking a sidewalk or driveway, the City’s Public Works Department should be contacted at (304) 424-8568.

The Public Works Department will cut the portion of the tree blocking the public right of way. The portion on private property will remain for the property owner to handle.

Note: Trees along side or bordering sidewalks are the responsibility of the property owner of which they are adjacent to.

  Tree Fallen on Private Property – If a tree or branch from an adjacent public right of way falls onto your yard or private property, and is not blocking the public right of way, the responsibility to have the tree removed is yours.

Power Line or Utility Interfering Tree – Mon Power will trim back or remove interfering trees. Residents should report power outages and trees that pose a hazard to utilities and power lines to Mon Power at (888) 544-4877, or contact them online here.

For further info on how Mon Power handles tree damage or interference, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/help/safety/trees.html

Public Tree Diseased, Dead or Dying – If there appears to be a dead or dying tree on city property that needs to be checked for removal, the City’s Public Works Department should be contacted at (304) 424-8568.

Private Tree Fallen on Public Property – If a tree from your yard or private property falls onto public property, the City’s Public Works Department should be contacted at (304) 424-8568.

Note: The City will only cut up the portion of the tree in the public right of way and set it aside for the property owner to resolve. Ultimately, the disposal of the tree in its entirety is the property owner’s responsibility.

For more info or to contact Public works, visit http://parkersburgcity.com/pc/welcome-to-public-works/

City of Parkersburg Departments and Utility Company Contact Info

The City of Parkersburg Public Works Division can provide further clarification on the tree ordinance, permit, land development, and logging requirements. Use the below information to contact the respective city department and/or power company.

City of Parkersburg
(304) 424-8400
Public Works Division
(309) 494-8850

Tree Commission
PO Box 1627
Parkersburg, WV 26102
(304) 424-8558

Mon Power
(888) 544-4877

Non-Emergency City of Parkersburg
Fire Department: (304) 424-8470
Police Department: (304) 424-8444

Source(s):
http://parkersburgcity.com/pc/

For tree removal permit and ordinance info for other West Virginia cities and counties, visit: https://www.treeremovalpermit.com/west-virginia/