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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
    3027 Anza St

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Water meter box and sidewalk repair will destabilize the tree. Location is NOT replantable. Replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days. Species does not tolerate root pruning. 

    Posting Period: 11/25/24 - 12/25/24
  • District 1
    646 40th Ave

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Root pruning for two water meter boxex where trees the trees were planted too close to meter boxes (both meters need to be reset in new enclosures). Trunk has grown around the boxes, major root pruning required, which will destablize the tree. This species is not tolerant of root pruning, prone to root failures. Location is NOT replantable. Replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days. 

    Posting Period: 11/25/24 - 12/25/24
  • District 2
    3214 Jackson St

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Significant decline with 10% live yellowing crown. Tree has Arbutus canker and will continue to decline. 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: 11/18/24 - 12/18/24
  • District 2
    3225 Jackson St

    Site: 3

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree in significant decline, 5% live crown. Location is NOT replantable. Replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

    Posting Period: 11/18/24 - 12/18/24
  • District 3
    472 Union St

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Decay at base . Tree has very poor structure. 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: 11/18/24 - 12/03/24
  • District 5
    50 United Nations Plaza

    Site: 4,8,14

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of three (3) trees by Public Works, with replacement. The trees are London planetrees, and are in severe decline, with many dead sections/branches within the canopy. 

    Posting Period: 12/02/24 - 12/17/24 
  • District 7
    1696 09th Ave

    Site: 1

    Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree has poor structural integrity and no adequate lower limbs to perform end-weight reduction cuts to reduce potential failures. Can be replaced. History of repeated excessive pruning (topping), and decay has formed as a result. The remaining stems are prone to fail. 

    Posting Period: 11/25/24 - 12/25/24
  • 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