Tree removal permit rules in Vancouver, WA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Vancouver regulates tree removal on development sites through its land use code. Significant trees on private property may require mitigation when removed as part of a development project.
Vancouver's land use code (Title 20) includes tree preservation provisions for development projects. Significant trees on development sites may require a tree plan showing preservation or replacement planting. Residential property owners generally can remove trees on their own lots without a permit for non-development purposes, but heritage trees and trees in critical areas may have additional protections. City trees in rights-of-way require Urban Forestry approval for removal and typically require replacement planting.
Unauthorized removal of protected trees on development sites results in fines and mandatory replacement at specified ratios.
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