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FAQ: Urban Forestry



What urban forestry ordinances and permits does the city have?
On December 20, 2010, City Council adopted Ordinance 2010-44, the Urban Forestry Ordinance to regulate the cutting of trees in the city limits of Damascus within the Urban Growth Boundary. The ordinance went into effect on January 19, 2011. Please consult the ordinance for more details related to cutting trees in the City. You may also contact City staff at 503-658-8545 for answers to any questions you may have.

The ordinance can be found in the City's Municipal Code

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does the ordinance affect the number of trees I can cut?
Which trees are exempt from the ordinance?
What is basal area?



TREE REMOVAL PERMITS

Non-Commercial Tree Removal Permit
Commerical Tree Removal Permit

 


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