The tree permit process varies by municipality. For example, getting a tree permit in Portland, Oregon, is not necessarily the same process as getting a tree permit in Vancouver, Washington. The certified arborists at Urban Forest Pro – a full-service tree company – have been in the business of tree permitting for many years and have developed excellent, ongoing relationships with the various regulatory bodies in charge of maintaining and protecting the urban tree canopy. Some homeowners and property owners may think that because they want to plant a tree on private property that they don’t need a tree permit. This not always the case. The Urban Forest Pro blog, overseen by arborists certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, is provided as a courtesy to our Multnomah County, Oregon, and Clark County, Washington, neighbors who are interested in tree services but are not sure what type of permit they may need for planting, removing, pruning, or relocating a tree. Tree permitting rules in Portland can be complex and dependent on many factors, including property zoning, type of tree, and size of the tree. It’s important for readers of the UFP blog to understand the tree permitting process in Portland since penalties and fines can be severe.
Starting in January 2015, most Portland tree removal projects will require a permit, in accordance with the city’s new Title 11 tree legislation. The Title 11 Tree Plan (or the Citywide Tree Policy Review and Regulatory Improvement Project as it is formally known) was passed in 2011, but full implementation was postponed until 2015. Title […]
There are a lot of things that can trigger the need for a tree removal permit in city if Portland. That is why it is important to do your homework before proceeding with any tree removals on your property. Even if the trees are in your back yard and you are on a single family […]
Driving around the Rose City, it’s easy to surmise that construction is up. According to Barry and Associates, 9,300 apartments have been built in the Portland area since 2013. And more than 20,000 more units have been proposed or are currently under construction. Any thriving urban landscape is perpetually changing, and Portland’s new edifices bode […]
On January 2nd, a new Portland tree code referred to as “Title 11 Trees” becomes law. This plan places strict guidelines on what kind of trees can be removed and also issues guidelines for pruning heritage trees. Homeowners are required to obtain these permits, but rather than trying to deal with understanding the 15 pages […]
As nearly every Portland certified arborist is well aware, a new Portland tree code named “Title 11 Trees” is rolling out on 1/2/15. Title 11 Trees is part of the Urban Forest Plan, which aims to “protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Portland” by “enhancing the quality of the urban […]
For many homeowners considering a tree removal, the first question is ‘how much’? Unfortunately, this question cannot be answered over the phone. No tree or property is alike, and a situation must be examined to determine the safest and most cost-effective method of removal. If you are considering a tree removal, it will help to […]
