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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

AgendaDistrictAddressAppeal No.Hearing DateDescriptionPermit and Hearing Nos.Links
     
 
  

 

  • District 1
    632 El Camino Del Mar tree 632 El Camino Del Mar tree 632 El Camino Del Mar tree 632 El Camino Del Mar tree 632 El Camino Del Mar tree 632 El Camino Del Mar tree 632 El Camino Del Mar tree 632 El Camino Del Mar tree
    632 El Camino Del Mar

    Site: 1,2,3

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Permit#798737 Unhealthy yuccas are not thriving and each will be replaced with a much more beneficial tree with healthier canopy.

    Posting Period: 03/31/25 - 04/30/25

  • District 2
    3636 Washington St Tree 3636 Washington St Tree
    3636 Washington St

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree was struck by delivery truck and has been destabilized.Location is replantable. 

    Posting Period: 03/24/25 - 04/23/25

  • District 2
    3555 Washington Street Tree 3555 Washington Street Tree 3555 Washington Street Tree
    3555 Washington St

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree is in severe decline, likely due to heart rot common in this species. Severely thin and chlorotic crown. Location IS replantable and tree will be replaced by property owner.

    Posting Period: 03/24/25 - 04/23/25

  • District 5
    1871 Bush Street Tree 1871 Bush Street Tree 1871 Bush Street Tree 1871 Bush Street Tree
    1871 Bush St.

    Site: 1,2

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Permit 797642. Two (2) significant treeson private property to be removed without replacement. Trees are growing in small containers next to the foundation and bay windows. Trees are damaging the house and sewer. Limited planter space is inadequte location for a tree.

    Posting Period: 03/17/25 - 04/16/25

  • District 5
    510 Central Ave. tree 510 Central Ave. tree 510 Central Ave. tree 510 Central Ave. tree
    510 Central Ave.

    Site: 2
     

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: The tree exhibits structural deficiencies, with a history of prior failures. A significant included bark split runs down the center, exposing the bark on a major limb. These structural concerns, coupled with the tree's declining health, present a potential safety hazard to the surrounding area. Location is replantable.
     

    Posting Period: 04/14/25 - 04/29/25

  • District 7
    50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley 50X Ludlow Alley
    50X Ludlow Alley: Ludlow Alley is an unmarked, narrow public right-of-way located between 186 & 192 Casitas Ave and 17 Lansdale Ave & 285 Dalewood Way.

    Site: 3

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of three (3) street trees with replacement nearby by Public Works, not within the same Ludlow Alley public right-of-way due to inaccessibility of the site. Replacement trees will be planted a few blocks away.  The three trees are bluegum eucalyptus trees (Eucalyptus globulus) and have low vigor with very poor structure. The subject trees are also placed directly on top of the City's sewer main, and this public right-of-way was created to accomodate the placement and maintenance of the sewer main in this location, which drops from Casitas Ave down to Lansdale and Dalewood.

    Posting Period: 04/07/25 - 05/07/25

     

  • District 8
    274 Roosevelt Way 274 Roosevelt Way 274 Roosevelt Way
    274 Roosevelt Way

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Sidewalk repairs will require the pruning of tree roots, which would significantly compromise the stability of the tree. Due to the limited space within the sidewalk area, replanting at the original location is not feasible. As a result, a new tree will need to be relocated and replanted in a more suitable location.

    Posting Period: 04/14/25 - 05/14/25

  • District 9
    1641 York Street tree 1641 York Street tree 1641 York Street tree
    1641 York St.

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Sewer lateral replacement is expected to destabilize tree. Location is not replantable. 

    Posting Period: 03/17/25 - 04/16/25

  • District 9
    67 Prentiss Street tree 67 Prentiss Street tree 67 Prentiss Street tree
    67 Prentiss St.

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Construction project will require removal of tree. Repair and pouring of new foundation will be at the base of the tree, as the tree is in private property and within the footprint of the building. Structure is poor with a significant lean and history of topping. Tree has appraised for less than the standard in-lieu fee. Tree will be replaced by applicant with a new Significant tree, species to be approved by BUF. Permit 796451. Due to placement at the current foundation, the tree appraised for less than the in-lieu fee.

    Posting Period: 04/07/25 - 05/07/25

  • District 10
    225 Wheeler Ave. tree 225 Wheeler Ave. tree
    225 Wheeler Ave.

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of one (1) street tree with replacement. Property is under construction. Sidewalk repairs, driveway repairs, and relocation of gas line cannot be performed without pruning of major roots located within the tree's critical root zone. If these roots were to be pruned, the health of the tree will decline and destabilize the tree. Permit 798328. The tree can be replaced. Improper placement of large stature conifer species at the base of property.  Due to placement, the tree appraised for less than the in-lieu fee.

    Posting Period: 04/07/25 - 05/07/25

  • Tree Removals by Other City Agencies
    4200 Geary Boulevard tree
    4200 Geary Boulevard

    NOTICE OF TREE REMOVAL By San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
     

    LOCATION: 4200 Geary Boulevard. north side. 70 feet west of 6th Avenue # OF TREES: One (1 l Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) 
     

    POSTING PERIOD {30 days) From: 3/28/2025 Through: 4/27/2025 

    SFMTA proposes to remove one tree at the above location. It is the fourth of the group of five trees counting west from 6th Avenue. The tree's roots are above the adjacent 4200 Geary Blvd building's new ground elevation so it must be pruned to restore the sidewalk. However, pruning would destabilize the existing tree, which would put it at risk of falling over and create a safety hazard. SFMTA's Geary Boulevard Improvement Project is reconstructing this sidewalk and expanding it to construct a bus bulb. This work is being undertaken separately from the rest of the Geary Project to coordinate with the construction of the adjacent 4200 Geary building and minimize construction disruption. However, the new building's lower elevation caused the need to remove this tree, which would now be required to restore any sidewalk here, even if a bus bulb were not constructed. 

    Members of the public objecting to this action must protest in writing to the SFMTA. Protests must be made within the posting period, or postmarked no later than the last date of the posting period. Protests can be sent to the following: 

    San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - Streets Division 

    ATTN: Daniel Mackowski 

    1 South Van Ness Ave, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 

     

    Email: lmproveGeary@SFMTA.com 

     

    If the tree removal is protested within the posting period, a public hearing may be scheduled. 

     

    SFMTA reason for removal: Root pruning required to construct sidewalk will destabilize tree

    Replacement Tree(s): ~ Yes - five new trees

     

    For more information, please contact: lmproveGeary@SFMTA.com 

    SFMTA.com/Geary