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TREE EVALUATION APPLICATION
Community and Economic Development
City of Arlington• 18204 591h Avenue NE•Arlington,WA 98223• Phone(360)403 3551
When a significant tree is removed the requirement for replanting or mitigation is 3:1.
The fee to mitigate instead of replanting is$150.00 per tree x 3 trees=$450.00
When a street tree is removed the requirement for replanting or mitigation is 1:1.
The fee to mitigate instead of replanting is$1,030 per tree
Complete and return to the city for determination
Please flag the tree(s)so the inspector will be able to identify the tree(s)in question
Property Owner Name: Robbie &Angela Sandberg
Project Address/Location: 3209 179th St NE Arlington WA 98223 United States
Email Address: eskimoang@comcast.net Phone: 360-421-0267
Location of tree(s): East side of home on fence line
To be completed by the applicant
Street Tree or Quantity Tree Species/Name Mitigation in-lieu Replant or Mitigate
Significant Tree
Significant 1 Blue spruce $ Mitigate
$
$
Total $
I hereby certify that I am the owner of record of this property described above, and that I approve of the action(s) requested
herein.1 also herebygrant the City or the City'sAgent permission to visit the property to inspect the tree(s) that are covered by
this application.
Property Owner's Signature(required): Date: 12/26/2025
To be completed by the City Inspector
Tree Ranking Tree Type Tree Status Removal Approved Replacement Right of Way Permit Required
O Significant O Coniferz O Hazard/Danger O Yes O No O 1:1 O 3:1 O Yes O No
O Non-Significant City Infrastructure Damage Private Infrastructure Damage
O Deciduous' 11 Non Hazard 11 Yes 11 No 11 Yes 11 No
O Street Tree
Additional Requirements:
Inspector Signature: Date:
Total Number of trees to be removed:
Quantity Tree Species/Name DBH(in) Notes
'Deciduous Trees lose their leaves and become dormant during the winter.
2 Conifer is a type of tree that produces cones and evergreen needles.
Want to Cut Down a Tree?
Here's some information you need to know
Is the tree significant or non-significant?
• A significant coniferz has a diameter of 12"or greater at 4'6"above grade Diameter
• A significant deciduous'has a diameter of 8" or greater at 4' 6"above grade A e
B T4'6"
Significant Tree Information
• With approval by the city,a significant tree may be removed if it meets the following; dangerous,hazardous,
diseased,or causing structural damage.The replacement or mitigation is a 1:1 ratio. A report from a
certified arborist may be required.
• If you think your tree is significant and qualifies for removal,complete the Tree Evaluation Application
• With approval by the city,a significant tree may be removed subject to replacement or mitigation. The
replacement or mitigation is a 3:1 ratio.
• Removal of a significant tree is in violation of AMC 20.28.040A and may result in a misdemeanor,up to
$1000 fine,and up to 90 days in prison,per violation.
If the city approves the removal of a significant tree,replacement or mitigation is required.
Tree Replacement Mitigation in Lieu of Tree Replacement
• 3 trees must be replaced for each significant tree • The ratio for mitigation in lieu of planting is 3:1
removed • 3 trees mitigated/1 significant tree removed
• Replacement trees must be 5 gallon size container 9 Mitigation fees: $150.00 per tree x 3 trees =$450.00
or greater
• Replacement trees must be planted onsite or an • A combination of mitigation and replacement is
approved city property; if available permitted.
Non-Significant& Street Tree Information
• Street trees require a 1:1 replacement ratio and must be a species equivalent to the trees on your street.
• Street trees must be planted with root barrier per city of Arlington Standard Details R-270
• Dangerous,Hazardous,Damaging or Diseased trees require a 1:1 replacement ratio
• Any tree removal within the public right-of-way requires a Right-of-Way permit from the City of Arlington
Permit Center
• Single Family Homes require a minimum of one tree planted in the backyard and one in the front yard
• Multi-family and commercial property must meet the screening and landscaping requirement standards.
AMC 20.76
When is a Forest Practice permit required?
• A Forest Practice permit is required when proposing to remove trees on 1/2 acre (21,780 square feet) or
greater or more than 5000 board feet
• Apply here if the removal of trees meets the threshold of a Forest Practice Permit.
For more information,see the following local and State codes:
AMC 20.76;AMC 20.80; RCW 76.09;WAC 222-16;WAC 222-20;WAC 222-30;WAC 222-34
Call 811 Before You Dig;HOA approval may be required
'Deciduous Trees lose their leaves and become dormant during the winter.
2 Conifer is a type of tree that produces cones and evergreen needles.