801 228
th
Ave NE
Sammamish, WA 98019
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HAZARD TREE REMOVAL
REQUEST FORM
ABOUT HAZARD TREE REMOVAL
Code Reference
Development Standards - Trees
Chapter 21A.37 SMC
Resources
Tree Management Webpage
Find a Certified Arborist
King County iMap
Sammamish Property Tool
Questions?
Email the Tree Removal team
801 228th Ave SE
Sammamish, WA 98075
www.sammamish.us
A hazardous tree is a significant tree that has a structural defect, or a disease
that creates a structural defect, which will:
• Damage a property
• Damage a road or utility facility
• Prevent emergency access
DETERMINING IF YOUR TREE QUALIFIES AS A HAZARD
You will need to have a TRAQ certified Professional Arborist licensed by the
International Society of Arboriculture evaluate your tree(s) for the following:
• Tree health and condition.
• Proximity to a “target” that could be impacted by tree failure.
• Ability to abate the risk by managing the tree’s condition through
pruning, cabling, or other preventative measures.
If the Arborist determines the tree is a hazard and should be removed, you
will complete and submit this form. Be sure the Arborist provides you with
documentation of their certification and an ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment
Form, which is a required submittal item.
If the Arborist finds that the tree is not a hazard, but you’d still like to
remove it, you will need to complete a Healthy Tree Removal Permit
Application.
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
Once you submit the Hazard Tree Removal Request Form and
accompanying documentation, it will be reviewed by staff. If everything
looks okay, then the City will provide a receipt of confirmation and you can
proceed with the tree removal. Please see
MyBuildingPermit.com for
current processing times.
FEES
There are no fees for hazard tree removal.