PROPERTY OWNER: Online Tree Permit Application

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4. TREE PERMIT APPLICATION

6. First Name*

7. Last Name*

9. Address*

10. Zip*

12. Telephone Number*

    Sample 510-494-4730

13. Email Address*

    Sample: treepermits@fremont.gov

17. What would you like to do?*

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

18. Where is the tree?*

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

19. Tree Species if known

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

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Find out about getting financial help with sidewalks.

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

24. <h1>If you are pruning a tree, please attach photos below.</h1>

    If you are pruning a tree, please attach photos below.

28. <h1>Removal and Replacement</h1> Fill out if you are applying to remove and replace a tree. <br> <br>TREE REMOVAL CRITERIA <br> 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/>

    Removal and Replacement

    Fill out if you are applying to remove and replace a tree.
    
    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

30. I have read the tree removal criteria above, and my tree meets one of the criterion.

    1. Yes
    2. No

31. Why do you want to remove your tree?

    If applicable

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

    1. Yes
    2. No

34. Note: 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.

    Note: 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.

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

    1. Yes

37. Additional information, question or comment.

39. <h2>For tree pruning or removal and replacement, you can help speed processing time by submitting images similar to these examples.<h2/>

    For tree pruning or removal and replacement, you can help speed processing time by submitting images similar to these examples.

41. Whole Tree with Leaves
    

42. Trunk Structure
    

43. Root Structure
    

45. Photo 1

46. Photo 2

47. Photo 3

48. 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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