PLN2024-0050 hazard tree letterCITY OF EDMONDS
121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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June 14, 2024
Sabina Norton
812 Cary Road
Edmonds, WA 98020
Subject: Tree Removals from a Critical Area (PLN2024-0050)
Dear Mrs. Norton,
The City of Edmonds received a request from you regarding the removal of a large Alder tree
along the bank of a creek on your property. This letter is in response to that request.
Shell Creek and the associated wetland on the eastern portion of your property constitute a
critical area pursuant to Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapters 23.40,
23.50, and 23.90. Removal of trees or vegetation within a critical area or critical area buffer is
only an allowed activity when eliminating invasive species or hazardous trees, pursuant to ECDC
23.40.220(C)(8)(b).
Removal of nuisance trees is not an allowed activity under the critical areas ordinance. Removal
of trees #24 would constitute an alteration to a critical area and therefore requires application for
a tree removal permit. As part of that application, a critical areas report compliant with ECDC
23.40.090, 23.50.030, and 23.90.020 would be required. The proposal would be reviewed under
the criteria of ECDC 23.40.160. You may apply via www.MyBuildingPennit.com.
The submitted arborist report and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification form by a certified
arborist satisfy the requirement of ECDC 23.40.220(C)(8)(b)(i) for the removal of hazardous
trees, #1 and #5. As such, the removal of these trees #1 and #5 is approved, with the following
conditions pursuant to ECDC 23.40.220(C)(8)(b):
iii. All cut vegetation shall be kept within the critical area unless doing so poses a risk of pest
or disease transmission.
iv. Four replacement native trees shall be planted within the critical area within a year.
Replacement deciduous trees shall be 1-2" DBH and conifers 6' tall. Replacement
plantings are subject to inspection. See the Urban Forst Management Plan for an
incomplete list of species native to Edmonds.
If you have any questions, please contact me at tristan.sewellkedmondswa.gov or 425-771-
0220.
Sincerely,
Tristan Sewell
Planner
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