TREE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
A permit is required before critically altering any protected tree, unless the protected tree:
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Endangers the public health, welfare, or safety and immediate alteration is required
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Disrupts public utility service (Only action required to restore service)
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Is located on the property of a licensed tree nursery
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Is located on a lot of record with a single family or duplex residence; is located outside the floodplain,
tree preservation zone, erosion hazard setback easement; and has a caliper size of less than 27
inches.
Tree Permits
Tree Permits are required prior to the issuance of a development permit and building permit. To apply for a Tree
Permit, you must use our Customer Self Service Portal on the City of McKinney website, to apply for this permit.
Submissions for Tree Permits must include:
1. The completed application form, signed by the owner of the property
2. Tree Survey (digital pdf format) showing:
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Applicant’s name, address, and phone number
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Locator map
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North arrow
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Property lines, with dimensions
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Engineering Scale (not larger than 1”=200’ – same as a site plan or plat)
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Location of all right-of-way, and easements (existing, or proposed with associated construction
project)
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Location of all buildings, structures, pools, parking and vehicular maneuvering areas, utilities,
sidewalks, and other improvements (existing or proposed)
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Adjacent land uses, and zoning of adjacent properties
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Creeks, lakes, and other water features (existing or proposed)
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Location of FEMA one-hundred year floodplain, NRCS lake tree preservation zone, or erosion
hazard setback easement.
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Any proposed non-disturbance areas
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Location, species, and size of all trees six inches (6”) caliper or greater measured at four feet six
inches height (4’-6”)
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Any additional information necessary to review the survey/plan
3. Tree Preservation Plan (digital pdf format) showing:
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Major site construction features, existing trees to remain, trees being removed, and replacement
trees (type, location, number, and size indicated)
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Proposed and existing contours
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Identification of caliper, species, and location of trees that are to remain
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Identification of caliper, species, and location of trees to be removed
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Tree protection
4. Letter of intent (digital pdf format)
If a property contains no trees, please check Affidavit of No Trees under Type of Tree Permit Application
within the Tree Permit Application. This can be accepted in lieu of a tree survey/plan. Contact the Landscape
Administrator for more information.