Removing Trees
The City of Albany has two separate codes for the removal of trees:
The Albany Municipal Code Chapter 7.98 Tree Regulations, requires a permit for the removal of a street tree(s).
To help learn if you can lawfully remove a tree or trees from your property, use this step-by-step guide.
A permit (Download, 39K pdf) is also required under this chapter to remove any tree(s) within the City limits that have a circumference of six and one-half feet (approximately 25” in diameter). A permit may be initialized for review through the City Forester’s Office.
The Albany Development Code 9.205 - 208 Tree Felling; requires a site plan review when proposing to cut 5 trees or more that are each eight inches (8”) in diameter or greater, measured four and one-half feet (4’5”) from the ground. The City Forester will review this request, but the site plan review is initially performed by the Planning Division.
