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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 2
    1810 Lyon St

    Site: 1 , 2

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Interior decay with cankers throughout trunk and crown. History if multiple past failures with similar remaining branches. Unbalanced crown. 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.

    Posting Period: 10/15/24 - 11/14/24
  • District 7
    1 Crestmont Dr.

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree in decline and owner will replace with approved species.

    Posting Period: 10/28-24 - 11/12/24
  • District 7
    184 Lomita Ave.

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree has thin interior canopy with end weighted limbs heightening the likelihood of failure to probable. It is a large stature tree without adequate space to reach full potential. Location is NOT replantable.

    Posting Period: 10/28/24 - 11/27/24
  • District 7
    638 Moraga St.

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree has extensive decay with major limbs within strike zone of vehicles in road. No limbs to assume role of leader if roadside canopy removed. Location is NOT replantable. Replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

    Posting Period: 10/28/24 - 11/27/24
  • District 8
    737 Diamond St.

    Site: 2

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Small floweirng cherry tree is dead/dying due to impacts from fireblight. Tree will not recover. This basin/site is not replantable due to overhanging canopy of neighboring trees. Noe Valley Association - A Community Benefit District, will remove the tree. Permit no. 797636.

    Posting Period: 10/21/24 - 11/20/24
  • District 8
    800 Diamond St.

    Site: 2

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Small flowering cherry tree is dead/dying due to impacts from fireblight. This basin/site is replantable. The Noe Valley Assocation - A Community Benefits District, will remove and replace the tree. Permit no. 797635.

    Posting Period: 10/21/24 - 11/20/24
  • District 8
    278 Upper Ter.

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Root pruning required to repair sidewalk necessitates removal. Tree not suitable for 8ft sidewalk. Owner must replace.

    Posting Period: 10/28/24 - 11/27/24
  • District 9
    515 Cortland Ave

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Location of tree at vehicle exit for loading zone of senior center, upcoming required sidewalk repair will destabilize tree. Species is not compatible with site and has outgrown space. 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: 11/04/24 - 12/04/24
  • District 9
    45 Elsie St

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Profuse fruit production creates slipping hazard on steep slope. Species is undesirable due to root- infrastructure impacts. Purple leaf plum trees are not a long-lived species, and are prone to root failures 20 years after planting due to decay. Past topping cuts by PG&E (for clearance from overhead high-voltage lines) increases risk of branch failures. Tree will be replaced with more appropriate species by property owner. 

    Posting Period: 11/04/24 - 12/04/24
  • District 9
    920x Shotwell St (1245 South Van Ness Ave)

    Site: 2

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: LTree is located in direct path of construction for DBI permits (202302061466 & 202302061468) and DPW permits (23IE-00198 & 24DW-00029) which are required by SF Planning in order to resolve enforcement case 2017-014634ENF and alleviate traffic concerns. Permit no 796610. An in-lieu fee of $2520 will be paid by owner for permanent loss of site.

    Posting Period: 11/04/24 - 12/04/24
  • District 10
    381 Wilde St

    Site: 3

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of one street tree without replacement. tree will not survive and become destabilized from sidewalk/driveway repair.  

    Posting Period: 11/12/24 - 12/12/24