Tree Permits and Guidelines

• Folsom Tree Care and Maintenance Standards
• Folsom Master Tree List
• Tree Work Permit Application
• Tree Removal Permit Application
• Tree Permit Guidelines
• Landmark Tree Application
• Landmark Tree Declassification Application
• Development Near Tree Checklist
• Tree Mitigation Worksheet
• Tree Protection Zone
  
  

  A list of active Tree Removal permit applications are shown in the following table:

  Date Received	Application No.	Project Description	Location	Application Notice	Plans/Arborist Report	Decision Letter
  3-Dec-20	20-5122	Tree Removal	130 Hillswood Drive	Application Notice
  4-Jan-21	21-011	Tree Removal	444 Williams Street	Application Notice	Tree Photos	Approval Letter
  6-Jan-21	21-032	Tree Removal	111 Blakesless Way	Application Notice		Approval Letter
  7-Jan-21	21-054	Tree Removal	185 Bayline Circle	Application Notice	Tree Photos	Approval Letter
  12-Jan-21	21-110	Tree Removal	140 Egloff Circle	Application Notice	Tree Photo	Approval Letter
  13-Jan-21	21-0111	Tree Removal	9887 Valley Pines Drive	Application Notice		Denial Letter
  13-Jan-21	21-0115	Tree Removal	105 Hollyann Drive	Application Notice		Approval Letter
  14-Jan-21	21-167	Tree Removal	136 Oxburough Drive	Application Notice		Approval Letter
  20-Jan-21	21-210	Tree Removal	201 Briggs Ranch	Application Notice	Tree Photo	Approval Letter
  20-Jan-21	21-211	Tree Removal	112 Landrum Circle	Application Notice	Tree Photos

  
  

1. Application Submittal:
Tree Removal Permit Applications are submitted to the Community Development Department. The Community Development Department is located on the second floor of City Hall and is open weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The application document, which can be found on the website or in person at City Hall, includes a detailed list of submittal requirements.

2. Application Completeness:

The City Arborist determines if a Tree Removal Permit Application is complete or incomplete. A complete list of the submittal requirements is provided with the Tree Permit Application.

If the Tree Removal Permit is considered incomplete, the City Arborist will provide the applicant with a written description of the items necessary to deem the application complete.

3. Application Review:

Once the Tree Removal Permit Application is deemed complete, the submittal is reviewed by the City Arborist to determine whether the required findings have been met in accordance with the Folsom Municipal Code (FMC) 12.16 - Tree Preservation Ordinance. Written notice of the application for the Tree Removal Permit will be provided via certified mail to owners of properties located immediately adjacent to the subject property after the complete application has been received by the City. The notice will also be posted to this web page in the table above and will include information on the timing for City decision and the timeline/process for appeals.

4. Application Determination:

Upon review of the Tree Removal Permit Application, the City Arborist will determine if the application meets the findings outlined in FMC 12.16.080. The City Arborist may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the Tree Removal Permit Application. The applicant will be notified in writing (by e-mail or mail) within ten calendar days of the decision regarding the Tree Removal Permit Application.

Once a decision is issued regarding the Tree Removal Permit Application, a notice shall be posted on the City website stating the decision and the right to file an appeal pursuant to FMC 12.06.100 of the municipal code.