City of Durham – Tree Removal Application

Hazard Tree Removal Permit — City Arborist determines the tree is a hazard tree (high or extreme risk per ISA qualitative tree risk assessment)

Dead or Declining Tree Removal Permit — City Arborist determines the tree is dead or in progressive and irreversible decline

Property Damage Tree Removal Permit — Tree is causing, or is reasonably likely to cause, material damage to an existing structure or utility service; the structure/utility cannot reasonably be moved; and damage cannot reasonably be prevented (e.g., root pruning/root barrier), as determined by the City and City Arborist

One Tree Per Year Removal Permit — Once per year per physical address, removal of one tree between 6" and 10" DBH

Emergency Tree Removal Permit — Condition presents immediate danger to persons or property (e.g., uprooting/progressive lean; cracks at main branch unions; leaning on a structure or another tree; or imminent collapse)

Removal of Trees Pursuant to Issued Building Permits — Trees that must be removed to execute an issued building permit, subject to preservation/dispersal and canopy requirements

City of Durham – Tree Removal Application

ONE TREE PER APPLICATION

OFFICE USE ONLY

Application # (OFFICE USE ONLY)