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Specimen Tree Removal Permit PLANNING SERVICES DIVISION Phone: (714) 765-5139 Fax: (714) 765-5280 www.anaheim.net 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 162 Anaheim, California 92805 (714)765-5139 Phone (714)765-5280 Fax www.anaheim.net/zoning JAN 2018 Z205 Applicant Information: Location of Specimen Trees (property address): Reason For Tree Removal (provide attachments if necessary): No. of Specimen Trees to be removed: Home Owner/Business: Applicant’s Name: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Phone No: FAX: E-Mail: Business Phone: Anaheim Municipal Code Section 18.18.040 Tree Preservation: Preservation of specified trees is necessary to preserve the natural beauty of the Santa Ana Canyon environment, increase the visual identity and quality of the area, and protect the remaining natural amenities from premature removal or destruction. Applications for authority to destroy Specimen Trees need to be filed with the Planning Department together with a filing fee as established by resolution of the City Council. The application needs to show clearly by diagram, plot plan and photograph the location and identity of the trees to be destroyed, the location and identity of the replacement trees, the name and address of the owner and such other information as stated on this form. Specimen Tree Definitions: “Specimen Tree” shall mean any tree of the Quercus varieties (Oak) with a trunk measuring twenty-five (25) inches or greater in circumference; or any tree of the Schinus varieties (Pepper) and Platanus varieties (Sycamore), with trunks measuring fifty (50) inches or greater in circumference; measurements of circumference shall be taken at a point four feet above ground level. “Destroy” shall mean to include, but not be limited to, cutting down, removing, trimming, topping or pruning any Specimen Tree to a height that may do damage to a particular variety of tree as determined by a City Arborist. “Topping” shall mean a reduction of tree size by cutting live branches and leaders to stubs without regard to long-term tree health or structural integrity Applicant’s Signature: The undersigned states the information submitted as part of this application (including site plans, reports, etc.) are true and correct. Applicant’s Signature Date Application Materials (for City use only): Site Plan (showing location of trees to be removed and replacement trees) Photographs of trees to be removed List of replacement trees Report from Certified Arborist (2 copies) Route to Urban Forestry Request Fee: Refer to Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule Application Approval: Approved Disapproved Planning Department Representative Date