Burien Tree Removal Permit & Ordinance Guide

King County, Washington

Estimated

Protected Tree Definition

6.0" DBH minimum for protection

Significant tree: 6+ inches DBH. Tree retention during development.

Municipal Code

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Contact

Community Development

(206) 241-4647

Nearby Cities in King County

Auburn Bellevue Bothell Federal Way

Other Washington cities

Edmonds Federal Way Lakewood Mukilteo Olympia Redmond Spokane Vancouver
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Data last verified: April 2026. This information is provided as a reference. Always verify requirements directly with Burien before submitting permits or reports.

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