Tree Permit
Why do we regulate private trees?
Some trees in Fremont require a permit in order to remove the tree or to repair damage. Review the
Tree Removal Permit Application for more information.
The City of Fremont has experienced rapid growth in recent decades and open space has become increasingly scarce. Mature trees help reduce the impact of buildings and paving. The City Council recognized the following when it enacted the Tree Preservation Ordinance (FMC 4-5100):
- Trees contribute to the attractiveness and livability of the City of Fremont
- Trees contribute to the visual framework, climate control, preservation of other natural resources, property values, buffer between land uses, and provide a critical element of nature in an urban environment in the City
- Trees in Fremont collectively constitute an urban forest where individual tree removals can negatively or positively affect the overall City forest
Because of the above stated, it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the City of Fremont to regulate the removal and/or damage to trees.
Tree Preservation Resources
You may download the application or fill out the form online and send directly to the City.