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PO Box 458 * Veneta, OR 97487 * 541-935-2191 * Fax 541-935-1838 * www.venetaoregon.gov
Date Received: TP #:
Application Fee……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $150.00
Applicant Name:
Mailing Address: Phone:
City/State/Zip:
Property Owner Name:
Mailing Address: Phone:
City/State/Zip:
Assessor’s Map Number (Township, Range, Section, Quarter Section) Tax Lot(s) Site Address Zone
Please provide a brief description of the trees proposed for removal, including common name, health and diameter at breast
height (dbh @ 4 1/2' above grade) or circumference. (Note: dead trees do not count towards the three allowed removals, but
should be indicated to allow verification of tree condition by City Staff.)
Please provide a brief explanation of why tree removal is necessary:
Would you like to receive assistance from the tree fund to plant a new tree? Yes No
Tree #
Common Name
Health
DBH or Circ
1
Good Poor Dead
2
Good Poor Dead
3
Good Poor Dead
4
Good Poor Dead
5
Good Poor Dead
6
Good Poor Dead
Type ‘B’ Tree Removal Application
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Please provide an accurate map drawn to scale which shows:
1. The shape and dimensions of the property and the location of any existing and proposed structures, improvements, easements
and setbacks.
2. The location of all impacted trees on the site including critical root zones (CRZ), species and/or common name, and diameter at
breast height (dbh).
All trees to be removed shall be identified by a method obvious to a site inspector, such as tagging, painting or flagging, in addition
to clear identification on construction or application documents.
Please provide a brief explanation of what tree protection measures will be taken in conformance with Veneta Municipal Code
(VMC) 8.10.130 must be outlined to address protection of the tree trunks, canopy and soils within the CRZ during and after the
tree removal process. Examples of tree protection methods include mulching, irrigation, protective fencing, etc.
Please provide a brief description of the proposed tree replacement program with a detailed explanation including the number,
size, species and any necessary activities to ensure viability including, but not limited to, mulching and irrigation.
If tree removal is proposed on common areas governed by Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), a copy of the
application CC&Rs, including any landscaping provisions must be included with this application.
I HEREBY STATE THAT THE FACTS RELATED IN THE ABOVE APPLICATION AND THE PLANS AND DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
HEREWITH ARE TRUE, COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
Applicant’s Signature:
Property Owner’s Signature:
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Staff Comments:
Veneta Building & Planning Official Date
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TYPE “B” TREE REMOVAL
A person seeking to remove three or more trees shall apply to the City of Veneta for a Type “B” Tree Removal
Permit. There is a $150.00 processing fee for a Type “B” tree removal permit.
Application for a Tree Removal Permit shall be made before removing or transplanting trees, except in emergency
situations as provided in Veneta Municipal Code (VMC) 8.10.040.
By submission of an application, the applicant shall be deemed to have authorized City representatives to have
access to applicant’s property upon 24 hours notice as may be needed to verify the information provided, to
observe site conditions, and if a permit is granted, to verify that terms and conditions of the permit are followed.
Approval to remove three or more trees within a 12-month period, on any property, shall be granted if the
application meets all of the following requirements:
A. A completed request for Type B permit has been filed on the forms provided by the City.
B. The request is for removal of three (3) or more trees within a single twelve (12) month period independent
of an application for a site development review.
C. The Applicant proposes to remove a tree or trees which were preserved as part of a previous land use permit or
planted as mitigation for previous tree removal.
D. The Applicant proposed to remove a heritage trees.
E. The proposed tree removal is for clearing of a home site on a lot subsequent to land division approval. All
trees removed for home site prior to occupancy shall be mitigated according to the standards of this chapter.
Where the City determines that an application to remove a tree or trees does not meet the criteria of (A) - (E) of this
section, an application may be submitted as a Type “C” application. The grant or denial of the Tree Removal Permit
application shall be the responsibility of the Planning Director.
In order for us to process your permit, please fill out and submit the attached form to Veneta Administrative Services. Your
permit will be processed within ten (10) days of receipt.
Depending on availability of funds, you may be eligible to receive a voucher towards purchase of a new tree to be planted
on your property. Please check the appropriate box on the attached form if you would like to participate with this
program.
Definition of “Significant tree” is: any of the following as well as trees which have been planted or individually
preserved as part of a previous tree removal permit.
18" or more dbh
Red alder
6" or more dbh
18" or more dbh
Ponderosa pine
6" or more dbh
12" or more dbh
Western red cedar
6" or more dbh
12" or more dbh
California black oak
6" or more dbh
8" or more dbh
Oregon white oak
6" or more dbh
6" or more dbh
Madrone
6" or more dbh
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Definition of “Heritage tree” is: any of the following which are not hazardous trees as defined above.
Oregon white
oak
18" or more dbh
Madrone
18" or more dbh
Douglas fir
48" or more dbh
Any other tree
36" or more dbh