The goal of this regulation, as stated by the District Department of Transportation, is.

Provided By: DDOT. Phone:Location: 55 M Street, SE, Suite Washington, DC Summary of Special Tree Removal Application and Permit Process. Special Tree vs. Street Tree. How to Obtain a Special Tree Removal Permit. Urban Forest Preservation Act of Tree Pruning Payment @ 75 per tree Tree Removal (non-hazardous trees) Payment @per inch diameter Tree Replacement (hazardous trees) Planting new tree(s) @ ratio Special Tree Removal Permit In order to protect the District’s canopy and its largest trees, individuals must receive a permit to remove any tree inFile Size: KB.

If you would like to plant, prune, or remove a tree within the public right of way, then you will need a Public Space Tree Permit. If you would like to remove a tree between 44” & ” in circumference, you will need a Special Tree Permit.

Any tree greater than ” in circumference is a heritage tree and cannot be removed. (a) Plant saplings whose aggregated circumference are equal to or exceeds the circumference of the trees being removed. (b) Pay the DC Tree Fund a replacement fee of 55 per inch (of the circumference) for each tree being removed.

(c) Perform a combination of a & b. Your tree is an exempt species. IF THE TREE IS REMOVED WITHOUT A PERMIT UFA SHALL ISSUE A FINE OFPER INCH. Applicant must pay the appropriate fee to the Tree Fund to compensate non-hazardous tree removal. Tree fund amount is calculated as follows: Tree Fund Amount = non-hazardous tree circumference total inches55 per inch circumference.