Tree Removal in Renton
What You Need To Know About Tree Work In Renton
Permit & Code Highlights
- Renton requires a Routine Vegetation Management Permit (RVMP) for: removal of landmark trees; removal of more than two significant trees in a calendar year; or vegetation management / removal on vacant properties. City of Renton+1
- “Significant trees” are those with DBH ≥ 6″ (8″ for alder or cottonwood) — and landmark trees are those with DBH ≥ 24″ (or 30″ for certain species). Your Voice Renton+1
- Some minor removals (e.g. up to two significant trees per year, under certain conditions, when no development is planned) may be exempt — provided the property remains compliant with code (e.g. not in critical area, not affecting minimum tree coverage on the lot, not a landmark tree). Your Voice Renton+1
What Canopy Solutions, LLC Can Do
We can:
- Review your property and proposed removal plan to assess whether it qualifies for the RVMP, or qualifies for exempt removal under code allowances,
- Prepare permit applications when needed (or documentation for safe removal when exempt),
- Provide arborist reports if landmark or significant trees are involved, and
- Support mitigation planning or tree‑credit/density compliance when required.
