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Tree Removal Notifications

 
This page is updated every Monday. On weeks when Monday is an observed holiday, the page will be updated on Tuesday of that week.
 
In accordance with Public Works Code, Article 16, Section 806, a written appeal may be made in regards to the removal of a tree within 15 or 30 days of the posting date (depending on the posting period).  Appeals must state the grounds for the appeal and may be sent to urbanforestry@sfdpw.org or mailed to San Francisco Public Works Bureau of Urban Forestry, 49 South Van Ness Ave, Ste 1000, San Francisco, CA 94103.
 
Our aim at Public Works is for San Francisco to have a thriving, robust urban forest. 
 
That is why we always look for all alternatives before choosing tree removal or approving a property owner's request for removal. However, removals are sometimes necessary to protect public safety, first and foremost, and to navigate the many challenges of growing trees in an urban setting.
 
We always look to see if a street tree is replantable in its current location, or closest available site.  If we have explored all options and cannot replant a street tree, that means the basin is not in compliance with Public Works Director's Order 187,246, as well as with the Minimum Guidelines which can be found on the Plant a Street Tree page.  Some common considerations that limit street tree replanting include sidewalk width, proximity to any existing infrastructure (street lights, traffic lights, stop signs, bus stops, etc.) and conflicts with any underground utilities. 
 
If Location IS replantable, tree will be replaced unless conflict with underground utilities is found. If conflict is found, replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.
 
If Location is NOT replantable, Replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.
 
Please note, photos and descriptions will be removed once the posting period has expired. Contact urbanforestry@sfdpw.org or 628-652-TREE (8733) with questions or for more information.
 
 

Active Appeals at the Board of Appeals

Agenda District Address Appeal No. Hearing Date Description Permit and Hearing Nos. Links
         
 
  

 

 

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Trees
  • District 1
    530 Arguello Blvd

    Site: 2

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Evidence of decay pockets throughout crown from past topping cuts. History of failures with many similar stems/limbs still present throughout crown. Pruning will not abate risk of failure without signify impact on health. Location is replantable. 

    Posting Period: 09/03/24 - 10/03/24
  • District 1
    2856 Bush St

    Site: 2

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Planting was unpermitted and violates guidelines. Tree is unsustainable in the location. Tree is planted on top of gas line and 2' from sewer. Species is specifically prohibited as a street tree. Tree will be replaced in existing basin on site.

    Posting Period: 09/03/24 - 10/03/24
  • District 2
    1715 Broderick St

    Site: 2

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Root removal required for sidewalk repair will likely destabilize tree. Crown is unstable on opposite side from root pruning. Codominant stems with unstable unions. Location IS replantable unless conflict with underground utilities is found. If conflict is found, replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

    Posting Period: 08/19/24 - 09/18/24
  • District 3
    700x Columbus Ave

    Site: 4

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Poor condition, poor structure and fair vigor. Recently failed limb is poorly attached with very poor union with included bark. Several overextended limbs throughout crown with large past failures. Restructure prune would require too much crown removal for appropriate recovery. Tree can be replaced. Poor condition, poor structure and fair vigor. Recently failed limb is poorly attached with very poor union with included bark. Several overextended limbs throughout crown with large past failures. Restructure prune would require too much crown removal for appropriate recovery. Tree can be replaced.  

    Posting Period: 08/26/24 - 09/25/24
  • District 4
    1249 46th Ave

    Site: 2

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: The tree needs to be removed to bring dedicated fire sprinkler line for the 1249A ADU (application # 202212299342 and fire sprinkler application # 202403067205). The trenching line is right on the existing tree so  the root of the tree will be significantly damaged. The tree cannot be replaced due to utilies and spacing between trees. Appraisal value of $3900 will be due. Permit 796404 

    Posting Period: 08/19/24 - 09/18/24
  • District 7
    160 Kenwood Way

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Elderly people in neighborhood reported tripping on tree. the extent of damage requires root pruning of more than 50% of the roots under the dripline and within less than 1/2  the diameter distance of the trunk. Location is NOT replantable. Replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

    Posting Period: 08/26/24 -  09/25/24
  • District 8
    461 Gold Mine Dr

    Site: 2

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Root pruning required to install water boxes opposite of lean. Root pruning necessitates removal of tree. Tree cannot be replaced.

    Posting Period: 09/09/24 - 10/09/24
  • District 8
    136 Guerrero St

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Decline with cracking in stem and sloughing bark. Poor vigor and poor structure. Codominant stems with cracking at base of streetside stem. Location IS replantable unless conflict with underground utilities is found. If conflict is found, replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

    Posting Period: 09/16/24 - 10/01/24
  • District 9
    888 Moultrie St

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Uplift of soil around base of tree indicates probable failure during upcoming winter storm season. Location is NOT replantable. Replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

    Posting Period: 08/19/24 - 09/18/24
  • District 9
    1633 Valencia St

    Site: 5

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Construction project requires trenching for new sewer at tree location. Sewer cannot be shifted due to building layout. Location is NOT replantable due to new sewer line. Project will pay in-lieu fee equal to appraised value. Permit 794936

    Posting Period: 08/19/24 - 09/18/24