Tree Removal Permits

The Town requires a resident to obtain a permit to remove any tree measuring 24 inches in circumference at 4.5 feet above the ground.  Once an application is received, the Town will post notice of the application on the property, and the arborist will inspect each tree requested to be removed.  If the arborist determines that the tree is not a canopy tree, as listed on the attached page, the Town will issue a removal permit without conditions.  

If the tree is a canopy tree, the arborist determines whether the tree is dying, dead, in danger of falling, or a hazard to the safety of persons or property.  If the arborist finds one of these conditions to exist, a removal permit will be issued without conditions.  If the arborist does not find one of these conditions to exist, the Town Manager will consult with the applicant and will review all available information to determine whether the tree meets the standards for removal.

If the Town Manager issues a removal permit for a tree that the Town arborist does not find meets a standard for removal, the applicant will be required to plant a replacement tree for each tree removed or pay an impact fee of $750 per tree.  Most trees approved for removal have a seven day posting requirement before the tree can be removed.  If the Town Manager denies a removal permit, the property owner may appeal that decision to the Town Council.

Tree Removal Permit Application (pdf files)


Tree Removal Permit Application
Tree Removal Evaluation Sheet (for Town Office Use)
Tree Removal Condition Sheet (for certain permits approved by the Town Manager)

Private Tree Removals and Appeals Standard Operating Procedures

Urban Forest (Tree) Ordinance



Tree Removal Permit Archive



The town's tree ordinance creates a simple permit procedure to allow the removal of dead, dying, hazardous, or undesirable canopy trees.  A canopy tree is defined as a tree that measures 24" or greater in circumference at 4 and one-half feet from the base.

Tree Removal Permit Application

If the Town denies a permit because the tree does not meet the standard above, the applicant may appeal that decision to the Tree Board.

Tree Removal Permit Archive
The town's tree ordinance creates a simple permit procedure to allow the removal of dead, dying, hazardous, or undesirable canopy trees.  A canopy tree is defined as a tree that measures 24" or greater in circumference at 4 and one-half feet from the base.

Tree Removal Permit Application

If the Town denies a permit because the tree does not meet the standard above, the applicant may appeal that decision to the Tree Board.

Tree Removal Permit Archive