Permit applications can be made by property owners, general contractors, tree work contractors, utility services, businesses, and other entities. If you are required to plant trees, but cannot plant on-site or wish to receive a Certificate of Occupancy outside of a planting season, you may also wish to review our Tree Fund process.īefore you proceed, you should review our Tree Planting Standards and our List of Approved Species. If you are planting a tree on your own in front of your property or as required by the Department of Buildings, you must first obtain a Tree Work Permit. Illegal tree work is a serious offense and is punishable by law. You must possess a Tree Work Permit to perform work on a tree. Visit our Tree Work Activities page to learn more about each activity, and to determine whether your work requires a permit. Installation or Amendment of a Tree Guard.Installation or Removal of Ornamental Decorations on Tree.Construction-Related Activities Near a Street Tree.
Installation/Relocation of Utilities Near a Street Tree.If you, a contractor, or any other entity are looking to perform work on or within 50 feet of a tree under City jurisdiction, you must obtain a Tree Work Permit from NYC Parks prior to the start of construction, and perform all work in compliance with our Tree Protection Protocol.Įxamples of activities requiring a Tree Work Permit include: Construction-Related Activities on or Near a Street Tree If you want to learn more about this process, please visit our Building Plan Review page. To do so, you must first enter a Building Plan Review, which is a multi-step design review process jointly administered by NYC Parks and DOB. Types of Work Requiring a Permit Building Plan Reviewsīefore you proceed with tree work, you may be required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to have your building plan examined by NYC Parks in order to receive a DOB Certificate of Occupancy. Therefore, whether you are proposing construction on or near a City street tree, planting a tree on your own, or submitting a building plan for review, you must first apply for a Tree Work Permit. Street trees are important to our quality of life in the city, and it is NYC Parks’ responsibility to protect and care for them. Tree Work Permit & Building Plan Review Application
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