Tree Removal in Burien

What You Need To Know About Tree Removal In Burien

The city requires a permit before removal of “exceptional trees,” or when removal causes the lot to fall below required “tree credits” density — especially if more than one tree is removed per year on smaller lots. Burien WA+1

Trees under 6″ diameter (measured at standard height) are exempt from permit requirements (for private property, non‑development removal), provided tree‑credit density remains compliant. Burien WA+1

Any tree removal, topping, or significant pruning in shoreline, critical area, or buffer zones will require a permit and often a vegetation management plan. Burien WA+1

What Canopy Solutions, LLC Can Do
We can:

Support compliance with Burien’s tree‑credit density and critical‑area mitigation rules.

Determine whether your property and proposed tree work trigger permit requirements,

Prepare minor or major tree‑removal permit applications (site plan, tree inventory, credit/replacement calculations) as needed,