HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2018-01-11 Item 4 - TMC 18.54 Tree Regulations Update - Attachment H: Significant Tree Comparison ChartSIGNIFICANT TREE SIZE COMPARISON
JURISDICTION
SIZE OF
SIGNIFICANT
TREE
(in inches)
# TREES PERMITTED TO BE REMOVED (outside of
environmentally sensitive areas)
PERMIT REQUIRED?
(outside environmentally sensitive areas)
Bothell
8
10% of significant trees to be retained — applies to all new
development.
Land Clearing permit during development
process.
Burien
6
Must keep 30% of trees on SF site at time of development
No
Des Moines
6
Up to 2,000 sq. ft. may be cleared w/out a permit if area is
outside a sensitive area.
No, if < 2,000 sq. ft. is being cleared &
other exemption criteria are met.
Kent
6
Retention of trees is regulated at the platting stage with
required tree density required per acre and subsequent
retention. No restrictions on number of trees that can be
removed on a single family lot that was not developed under
the current regulations.
No
Kirkland
6
2 in 12 month period provided:
a. There is no active application to develop the site;
b. The trees were not required to be retained as part of a
previous development of the site;
c. Two trees remain on the site.
In some cases, tree replacement is required.
Yes, type of permit depends of number of
trees removed
Lake Forest
Park
6
2 in 36 -month period
Renton
6
Sliding scale depending on size of lot:
• Up to 10,000 sq. ft: 2/12 months -max of 4/60 months;
• 10,001-20,000 sq. ft. 3/12 months -max of 6/60 month;
• Lots > 20,000 sq. ft.: 6/12 months -max of 12/60 month
Yes
SeaTac
8 -evergreen
12 -deciduous
Tree retention applies only to platting proposals
No
Seattle
6
3 in 12 -month period
Yes
Tukwila
4
4 in 36 month period
No if 4 trees or less are removed in 36
month period.
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