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Redmond, Washington
We take the guesswork out of Redmond's permitting process. From calculating your annual tree allowance to performing high-risk removals and health assessments, our certified team ensures your property stays beautiful and compliant with Redmond's strict environmental codes
Not sure if you're in our service area? Give us a call—we’re often able to accommodate areas beyond this list for urgent or large-scale projects
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU CUT
Tree Removal in Redmond, Wa
Redmond’s tree canopy is a vital part of the city's character. Whether you are in Education Hill, Overlake, or Bear Creek, the City of Redmond requires a permit for the removal of any "Significant Tree." At Western Washington Tree Service, we specialize in navigating these local codes to ensure your property remains safe, beautiful, and fully compliant with Redmond Zoning Code (RZC 21.72).
Is Your Tree "Significant" or "Landmark"?
Redmond classifies trees by their size, which dictates how they are handled in the permit process:
Significant Trees: Any healthy tree 6 inches or larger in diameter (measured 4.5 feet above grade).
Landmark Trees: Any healthy tree 30 inches or larger in diameter. These are high-priority for preservation and require a "Tree Exception Request" to remove.
Annual Removal Allowances
For developed single-family lots, Redmond allows a specific number of significant tree removals per year based on your lot size:
Lot Size
Max Annual Removal
Up to 10,000 sq. ft
2 Trees Per Year
10,001 – 20,000 sq. ft
4 Trees Per Year
20,001 – 30,000 sq. ft
6 Trees Per Year
30,001 sq. ft. and larger
8 Trees Per Year
Key Regulations & Requirements
Bellevue uses a "Maximum Annual Removal" system for developed residential lots that do not have active construction:
The 1:1 and 3:1 Rule: For every significant tree removed, one replacement tree is required. For Landmark trees, you must plant three replacement trees.
Hazard Tree Declarations: If a tree is dead, diseased, or dying, it may be removed outside of your annual allowance, but you must file a "Hazard Tree Declaration" including an arborist's assessment or photo evidence.
Emergency Removals: In a true emergency (imminent danger), you can remove the tree immediately, but you must notify the City and file for a retroactive permit within a short window.
Clearing & Grading: If you plan to remove 11 or more significant trees at once, a more intensive Clearing and Grading permit is required.
Tree Removal Questions?
Contact the City of Redmond for specific questions about your property, you can contact the Planner on Call at 425-556-2494 or apply online through the Redmond ePermitting Service.
Schedule your free estimate with our arborists today. We’ll evaluate your trees, answer your questions, and provide a clear plan. (425)-800-7673
Nature doesn’t clock out. Neither do we! Call us 24/7 for a rapid emergency response. We’re on-site fast with the heavy equipment needed to secure your property.
Nature doesn’t clock out. Neither do we! Call us 24/7 for a rapid emergency response. We’re on-site fast with the heavy equipment needed to secure your property.