They are an essential component of the City's ecosystem and provide enormous environmental and.

A tree removal permit is required to remove a street tree in San Francisco. Any tree in the public right-of-way is considered a street tree. New legislation enacted in requires that a permit be issued to remove any Significant Tree.

Tree removal without a permit is a violation of Article 16 of the Public Works code and penalties may apply. PERMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS. Submit the following materials by mail to: City and County of San Francisco P.O.

Box San Francisco, CA Completed application form Non-refundable fee, made payable to. CCSF-DPW-BUF. This permit is also required for the proposed removal of any Significant Tree. Street Tree removal without a permit is a violation of Article 16 of the Public Works Code and penalties will apply.

Sidewalk Landscaping - We issue low-cost permits for sidewalk landscaping so property owners can convert a portion of their sidewalk into an attractive landscaped area. Public Works staff ensures that landscaping. as well as your building permit number. Removal Process. 1. A San Francisco Public Works inspector will evaluate the trees for removal.

2. If the Department recommends the tree be removed, it will be posted for a period up to 30 days. If objections to the removal are received, the removal will be scheduled for public hearing. 3.

GUIDELINES FOR TREE REMOVAL PERMITTING PROCESS. Bureau of Urban Forestry 49 S Van Ness STE San Francisco, CA Completed application form. Non-refundable fee, made payable to CCSF-DPW-BUF. Fees as of July trees (non-construction related):trees (construction or development):trees: 1, 10+ trees: 1, In accordance with San Francisco City and County Code, Urban Forestry Ordinance SEC f.2, a written objection may be made in regards to removal of a tree within 30 days of the posting date.

Written objections must state the grounds for the objection and may be sent to San Francisco Public Works, Bureau of Urban Forestry, Mission Street. We issue permits for pruning, removal and planting of street trees and private protected trees. Before issuing a permit, a Public Works inspector will evaluate each request to determine if the scope of work being requested conforms to current arboricultural standards and best management practices and that the person or company doing the work is qualified.