Below are some examples of the minimum Tree size that triggers the requirement to get a permit to remove 1 or more trees in various cities.

City threshold for permits for tree removal:

Annapolis, MD – 5 Inches Dbh (Diameter Breast Height – 4.5 feet)

Atlanta, GA – hardwood trees – 6 Inches DBH; pine trees – 12 Inches DBH

Kirkland, WA – 6 inches DBH

Lake Forest Park, WA 6 – DBH

Portland, Oregon – 12 inches DBH

Redmond, WA – 6 inches DBH

Sammamish, WA conifer tree – 8 inches DBH; deciduous tree – 12 inches DBH

Shoreline, WA – 8 inches DBH- conifers, 12 inches DBH – deciduous

Vancouver, BC – 20 cm (7.8 inches DBH)