PROPERTY OWNER: Online Tree Permit Application

2. <h1>DO I NEED A PERMIT?</h1> <h3>In most cases you need a permit to remove a tree in your front yard. A permit is always required to remove, prune or plant a tree near a sidewalk or street.<h3/> <br><br> <h1>CAN I CHOOSE THE TYPE OF TREE TO PLANT?</h1> <h3>You can indicate a preference in the comment box, and we will take your preference under consideration. Urban Forestry staff will ultimately determine species of tree by available planting space and location.<h3/> <br><br> <h2>TREE REMOVAL CRITERIA</h2> <h3>A tree removal permit <i>may</i> be issued if one of the following criteria is met: <br> <br> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li> The tree poses a substantial hazard to people or property</li> <li>The tree is dead, dying or has short life expectancy</li> <li> The tree is seriously diseased</li> <li>The tree is part of a group that is overcrowded</li> <li> The tree has caused extensive utility damage (sewer, water main, power lines,etc.)</li> <li> The tree has caused extensive concrete or property damage</li> <li>The tree has been damaged to the extent that it cannot be feasibly restored</li> </ul> <h3/>

   DO I NEED A PERMIT?

   In most cases you need a permit to remove a tree in your front yard. A permit is always required to remove, prune or plant a tree near a sidewalk or street.

   
   
   

   CAN I CHOOSE THE TYPE OF TREE TO PLANT?

   You can indicate a preference in the comment box, and we will take your preference under consideration. Urban Forestry staff will ultimately determine species of tree by available planting space and location.

   
   
   

   TREE REMOVAL CRITERIA

   A tree removal permit may be issued if one of the following criteria is met:
   
   

   • The tree poses a substantial hazard to people or property
   • The tree is dead, dying or has short life expectancy
   • The tree is seriously diseased
   • The tree is part of a group that is overcrowded
   • The tree has caused extensive utility damage (sewer, water main, power lines,etc.)
   • The tree has caused extensive concrete or property damage
   • The tree has been damaged to the extent that it cannot be feasibly restored

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6. TREE PERMIT APPLICATION

8. First Name*

9. Last Name*

11. Address*

12. Zip*

14. Telephone Number*

    Sample 510-494-4730

16. Email Address*

    Sample: treepermits@fremont.gov

18. What would you like to do?*

    1. Remove a Tree
    2. Prune a Tree
    3. Plant a Tree
    4. Something Else

19. Why do you want to remove your tree?

    If applicable

21. How many trees are involved in this application?*

22. Do you have a development application pending or contemplated with the City? *

    1. Yes
    2. No

24. Where is the tree?*

    1. Near the sidewalk
    2. In my front yard
    3. Somewhere else

25. I understand that City Staff will ultimately select the tree planted.*

    1. Yes

26. Do you have sidewalk damage associated with the tree that you are interested in fixing?

    1. Yes
    2. No

28. Additional information, question or comment.

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32. Whole Tree with Leaves

    

33. Trunk Structure

    

34. Root Structure

    

36. Photo 1

37. Photo 2

38. Photo 3

39. If you are unable to upload images here, please send them via <a href="mailto:treepermits@fremont.gov?Subject=Tree Permit Photos%20" target="_top">email</a>

    If you are unable to upload images here, please send them via email

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