Tree Removal in Seattle
Is the tree located in a public right-of-way?
(Street, sidewalk, city easement, or city property)
Is the tree in a critical area or Shoreline District?
(Wetlands, steep slopes, shoreline buffers, ECAs)
Is the tree a Tier 4 tree (6–12" DBH) or under 6" DBH being removed outside critical areas?
(Public notice required, permit not required)
Is this routine maintenance or small tree trimming?
(Minor pruning, small branches, outside public right-of-way, not in critical area)
Is the tree an emergency or hazard tree?
(Immediate risk to life or property)
What Canopy Solutions, LLC Can Do
We can:
Coordinate with our registered arborist partners to meet SDCI’s registry requirements for commercial tree work.
Review your property’s zoning, ECA/shoreline designation, and any development plans to determine whether SDCI approval is needed,
Prepare and submit required applications — including site plan, arborist report (if needed), tree replacement plan, and public‑notice documentation,
Ensure compliance with city code and avoid penalties for unauthorized removal, and pruning.
