Tree Replacement Requirements: Bellevue vs Federal Way
How do tree replacement requirements rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Federal Way, WA?
Bellevue, WA
King County
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Federal Way, WA
King County
FWRC 19.120.130 requires single-family residential sites to maintain a minimum of 25 tree units per acre, and multifamily/commercial/industrial sites to maintain a minimum of 20 tree units per acre. Replacement plantings must meet the size and species standards set in FWRC 19.120.130(4).
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| Fact | Bellevue | Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | - | FWRC 19.120.130 |
| Single-Family Minimum | - | 25 tree units per acre |
| Multifamily/Commercial Minimum | - | 20 tree units per acre |
| Replacement Size | - | 1.5" caliper deciduous / 6 ft evergreen |
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Bellevue FAQ
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Federal Way FAQ
How many trees do I have to plant to replace one I remove?
Federal Way uses a tree unit system (FWRC 19.120.130) rather than a fixed ratio. A larger removed tree may require multiple unit-equivalent replacement plantings depending on the site's total required tree units per acre.
Can I pay into a tree fund instead of replanting?
Yes — when on-site planting is infeasible, FWRC 19.120.140 allows the director to accept a fee-in-lieu into the city's urban forestry account.
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