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TREE REMOVAL ON PRIVATE PROPERTY - PERMIT APPLICATION PAGE 3 OF 4 PLANNING DIVISION San José City Hall, E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA stumplopping.bar TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 1. PROPERTY AND CONTACT INFORMATION. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION FORM By Hand: Use INK and PRINT clearly. San Jose ZIP: THE PROPERTY ISCHECK i. How many are on the City’s Unsuitable Tree Species List (page 2) 3. TREE DESCRIPTION TABLE SEE EXAMPLE ON PAGE 4. COPY TO ANOTHER SHEET IF MORE THAN 10 TREES.

ALL TREES ON SITE DESCRIBE REASON FOR REMOVAL.

The environment of an average street tree is often harsh due to dry and compacted soils and extensive areas of surrounding asphalt and concrete.

to remove any live tree that is not an Unsuitable Tree from any private parcel of land in the City, as set forth in Sectionshall file a written application on a form provided by the Director, setting forth therein, among other things, the number, type, size and location of each tree and the reason for removal of each tree.

Jan 10, 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 Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins.

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 ” X 11” stumplopping.barted Reading Time: 10 mins.

Jan 10, 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 ” X 11” stumplopping.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.

San Jose requires a permit for tree removal on private property if the tree is an ordinance tree: a trunk circumference of 56 inches or greater measured at two feet above ground. The exception is if the tree is an unsuitable tree.

If the tree is deemed to be the city’s responsibility, the city of San Jose will take responsibility for the removal of the tree and damages incurred. Private Tree Posing a Safety Hazard – Immediate action is required when an ordinance-size tree located on private property has become a safety hazard or is in shrub rejuvenation pruning sprouts of falling.