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By my signature, under penalty of perjury, I certify that I am the property owner or authorized to file this application on the property owner’s behalf. Print Name: Date: Signature: property owner or authorized agent 1. Complete Application Form. 2. Site Sketch showing property boundaries; structures; driveways/walkways; existing trees; trees to be removed; and location of replacement trees. 3. Completed Exception Request Form if: removing a Landmark tree 30” DBH); proposal exceeds the maximum number of trees allowed for removal; proposal does not meet the standards provided in RZC 21.72. A report completed by a certified arborist, or other documentation supporting the exception request shall be included in the application materials. See the Tree Removal Handout for additional information. 4. Owner Authorization Letter, if applying on behalf of the property owner of HOA, multi-family, or commercial properties. 5. Payment of all applicable fees pursuant to the Development Review Fee Schedule. 6. Application can be submitted online through Plan Review Online (PRO) request form. submittal requirements TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION property information Development Services Center, 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052 I [PHONE REDACTED] I [EMAIL REDACTED] applicant information Applicant Name: Company Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Phone: E-mail: site information (check all that apply) Permit Required. Authorization from the City is required for removal of any Significant Tree, a diameter of at least 6" at 4.5' above grade. Each single-family, multifamily, commercial, and industrial lot within the City is permitted a maximum number of tree removals per year, subject to the standards contained in Redmond Zoning Code RZC 21.72 . For additional information on the tree removal standards visit the City’s website: Tree Removal I Redmond, WA. Name of Property Owner(s): Owner(s) Mailing Address: Site Address: Tax Parcel Number: Property Square Footage: Select Billing Contact: APPLICANT OWNER Rev. 1 2/2023 Land Use: Single-Family Residential Commercial/Multi-Family Associated with a Construction Permit LAND BLDG Not associated with a development Project/Permit Critical Areas Present on Site: Wetland/Wetland Buffer Stream/Stream Buffer Floodplain Landslide Hazard Area/ Hazard Area Buffer Trees Designated for Protection: Native Growth Protection Area (NGPA) Native Growth Protection Easement (NGPE) Shoreline Jurisdiction Preservation Tree on Recorded Plat SIGN ---PAGE BREAK--- Development Services Center, 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052 I [PHONE REDACTED] I [EMAIL REDACTED] site sketch Tree Species Tree Diameter (4.5 feet above grade) Requesting an Exception (Yes/No) Proposed Replacement Species (Required) Number of Replacement Tree Ex. Douglas Fir 18” No Cedar 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. tree information Use the City’s Property Viewer (redmond.gov) to find an aerial of the property. Using the snipping tool on your computer, take a screen shot of the property and make the location of the tree(s) to be removed. Same the image to your computer and submit the photo with your application form. Rev. 1 2/2023 ---PAGE BREAK--- I am requesting an exemption for the following activities as described on the application form: I have provided an arborist report, photos, or other documentation to support my request, and feel that an exception is consistent with the criteria under RZC 21.72.090 and is necessary for one or more of the following reasons: 1. Special Circumstances related to the size, shape, location or surrounding of the property. (Give examples for each tree such as the tree is lifting/damaging the house foundation) 2. Reasonable Use of Property is jeopardized by the strict compliance with the provisions of the code. (Give example for each tree such as the tree interferes with the house foundation or location of utilities). 3. Proposed vegetation removal, replacement, and any mitigation measures are consistent with the purpose and intent of the code. (Give examples for each trees such as tree replacement proposed to mitigate for tree(s) removed). 4. The proposed request will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property (explain why). 5. The strict compliance with the provisions of this code would be in conflict with the increased density of urban centers or the Marymoor Design District and result in development that would be inconsistent with the adopted vision for the neighborhood. request & approval criteria Development Services Center, 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052 I [PHONE REDACTED] I [EMAIL REDACTED] TREE EXCEPTION REQUEST FORM Permit Required. Per the Redmond Zoning Code (RZC) 21.72.090, a Tree Exception Request is required for any of the following actions: removing a Landmark Tree; the proposal exceeds the maximum number of trees allowed for removal; the proposal does not meet the standards provided in RZC 21.72. For additional information on the tree removal standards see Redmond Zoning Code RZC 21.72 or visit the City’s website: Tree Removal I Redmond, WA Removal of a Landmark Tree (greater than 30 inches in diameter measured at 4 feet, 6 inches above grade). Exceeding the Maximum Number of Trees allowed under RZC 21.72.020 Deviation from the Tree Protection Standards/ Measures Property Owner/Applicant Signature Date Number of Trees Pre- Request Number of Trees Post- Request Number of Replacement Trees Tree Retention Percentage summary of existing on-site trees Rev. 1 2/2023 SIGN