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Introduction Applications for City of Seattle Master Use Permits (MUPs) and construction permits necessitate comprehensive site plans. This guide is meant to help applicants prepare an accurate site plan. It will include details on the types of site plans required, along with examples of preliminary, basic, and enhanced site plans. For more comprehensive insights, refer to Tip 106, General Standards for Plans and Drawings, Tip 103A, Site Plan Guidelines, Tip 103B, ECA Site Plan Requirements,
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Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA In our evolving world, environmental preservation remains more crucial than ever. This is reflected in the policies and regulations implemented by different cities worldwide, such as Seattle. One of these strategies involves Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) – specific zones that play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance, such as steep slopes, riparian corridors, shoreline habitats, and wetlands. In this blog post, we’ll shed light on the essential rules and processes
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Mount Rainier, Seattle, USA Seattle, a city known for its lush landscapes and dedication to sustainability, has specific regulations enshrined in law to protect the trees that add value to the community. According to the Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.11, or the Tree Protection chapter, exceptional trees are not only acknowledged but are given special attention. Let’s explore what constitutes an exceptional tree and what protection measures are in place. Defining Exceptional Trees An exceptional
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Removing a tree Introduction Starting January 1, 2024, the City of Seattle is tightening the rules around commercial tree work in an effort to protect and maintain the city’s urban canopy. To avoid penalties, tree service providers must register with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) Tree Service Provider Registry. Legal Obligations for Tree Service Providers Beginning January 1, 2024, tree service providers conducting commercial tree work without first registering with the City
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Tree hazard in home owners yard. Hazard tree removal on private property is a vital consideration for homeowners and professionals in Seattle. Understanding the regulations, practices, and available resources is paramount for proper tree management. This guide aims to clarify these aspects, ensuring compliance and responsible tree care. Seattle’s Regulations and Codes on Tree Protection Tree protection in Seattle is governed by various codes and regulations. Seattle Municipal Code 25.11 details non-ECA tree protection, while
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Seattle is renowned for its verdant landscapes and lush urban canopy. However, with the city’s growing density and development, preserving these trees requires meticulous attention to detail. The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has implemented specific tree protection requirements that developers must follow to protect trees with a diameter of six inches or more. This blog post will delve into these requirements and explain why they are integral to the city’s sustainability efforts.
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Whether you’re a homeowner contemplating a landscaping project or a developer planning a major construction initiative, understanding the nuances of tree removal in the city of Seattle is crucial. The city’s regulations protect our trees and maintain the city’s verdant canopy, contributing to human and environmental health. But you might wonder: “Do I need a permit to remove a tree?” Read on to discover all you need to know about the Seattle tree removal permit
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  The world is becoming increasingly urbanized and according to the United Nations, 54% of the world’s population now lives in cities, which is expected to increase to 66% by 2050. As cities grow, it’s important to ensure they are sustainable and livable places for residents. Protecting and expanding urban forests is one way to make cities more sustainable. Trees provide many benefits to cities, including reducing air pollution, providing shade and cooling, absorbing stormwater,
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FACTS ABOUT EARTH DAY 50TH ANNIVERSARY – 04/22/2020 1. Earth Day was created in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. 2. During the first Earth Day in 1970, an estimated 20 Million people participated in protests, demonstrations, fundraisers, nature walks, speeches, concerts, and every sort of civic gathering imaginable at colleges, public squares, and parks across the United States. 3. Choosing the day of April 22nd was a calculated choice to maximize participation from college
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The City of Seattle asked us to evaluate two specific trees just south of the I-90 and I-5 intersections. Currently, the trees are next to a sidewalk that turns inward to form a lane for buses to park. They were wondering how much the can bring the curb back before it interferes with the tree roots. We got on site and first realized we didn’t have enough water, so we retrieved more hoses to keep
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In Arboriculture, we learn that trees are very different from people because they can compartmentalize their problems. Brian investigates the bark of a giant tree on Mercer Island, Washington. The bark protects the tree, but this tree has a central decay problem building up. Brian points out how the tree can shut down that part of the the bark, shed it, and grow new healthy bark.
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The City of Seattle had a question for us regarding a sidewalk and bus lane they were moving and whether or not the two surrounding trees would be affected by the moving of the bus lane. We brought in an AirKnife to remove the top soil to exposure the tree roots. From there we took pictures and provided analysis on the situation if the tree was able to be pruned, or even possibly removed to
Root Cause Seattle - Washington's Tree & Tree Root Expert
Brian Holers is the Founder of Root Cause Seattle. He has been providing tree services since 1987. He has been an ISA Certified Arborist since 1997. Root Cause specializes in underground tree services. We provide tree protection on construction sites, root pruning for sidewalk repair, and are certified porous pavement installers. If you have any issues related to trees and their roots, we be happy to help solve your problem. Root Cause Seattle, tree care
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We like to joke that Tree Roots are like People in two silly ways. 1) Trees will eat and grow as much as possible in the attempt to get as big as possible. 2) Tree Roots are lazy. We always find these knots in the roots because trees like grow where it is easiest to grow. When we expose the roots underground, we alwasy find something different. They will exploit any voided space in the
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Trimming is important to sustain the health of trees, particularly in this case, around power lines and other utility equipment. In this week’s project, Brian was responsible for pruning a group of London Plane Trees in preparation for new utilities to be installed on the street. They will be bringing in a 40 foot drilling rig into the location so it is our job to make sure we safely remove enough branches to create space
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The Supersonic Air Knife is the solution for digging around buried tree roots that you want to keep safe during excavation. Shovels, axes and picks can damage what’s underneath a tree because we tend to not know what is there. It’s preferred to use the AirKnife (also known as an Air Spade) with wet soil to prevent dust from spreading. The nozzle at the end of the tool is designed to disperse and break apart
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This pocket park in Yesler Terrace was one of the most complicated projects we’ve ever done. We are installing porous pavement on the walking paths which are separated by mounds for kids to play on. Our work is the third and final stage of the installation meaning we needed to work around these preinstalled mounts that created uneven services and alternated width between sections of the path. To add on top of that, the project
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Tree Roots and Sidewalks are natural enemies! Whenever the two are in close proximity, there are going to be problems. We were called into a project in the Capitol Hill neighborhood for this sidewalk repair project. Our job was to assess what roots we can remove while keeping the tree healthy and upright. When we remove old damaged pavement, you can learn a lot about a tree and its history (some would call struggle) in
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Porous pavement is a permeable surface composed of open-pore pavers, concrete, or asphalt, stone, and glue. Permeable pavement catches rain water and surface runoff, allowing it to slowly percolate into the soil below. The most common uses of permeable pavement are parking lots, low-traffic roads, sidewalks, and driveways. The advantage of using Porous Pavement (Porous Asphalt or Porous Concrete) is that your typical concrete will not allow rainwater to pass through the surface. This creates
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we were asked to install a walking path of Porous Pave in a complex crisscross patten for Seattle Housing Authority. The walkway sits at the base of some “turf mounds”, designed as a park amenity for kids to run up and over. These mounds have a concrete base underneath, which means all the rainwater that falls on them is directed to the footpath below. Processing rainwater onsite, and keeping it out of the storm drain