City of Asheville Tree Removal Process

Royce’s Tree Service / 828-768-2747 / estimate@roycestreeservice.com

The City of Asheville has special rules for tree removal in certain areas, but only

trees 6” in diameter or greater are subject to them.

If your tree meets or exceeds that diameter, you must then determine if the tree

is located in a Steep Slope Zone B or Local Historic District area. If so, a permit is

typically required for removal.

Use the following forms, depending on the applicable location:

Steep Slope Zone B

Required Form: RESIDENTIAL

Contact: Ricky Hurley, Plan Review Coordinator

Phone: (828) 259-5674

Email: rhurley@ashevillenc.gov

Local Historic District

Required Form: Application for Minor Work

Contact: Alex Cole, Historic Resources Planner

Phone: (828) 259-5638

Email: acole@ashevillenc.gov

All requests for removal must include:

 The number and type of tree(s)

 A site plan showing the location of the tree(s)

 Pictures of the tree(s)

 The reason for removal as documented by a Certified Arborist

Everything must then be mailed to or dropped off at the address on the form.

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

161 SOUTH CHARLOTTE STREET

ASHEVILLE ▪ NORTH CAROLINA ▪ 28801 | 828-259-5846

BUILDING

PERMIT #

Application Date

Completed By

Routed Date

Project Address:

New Address: Yes No

If new, part of subdivision? Yes No Lot #:

Property Owner:

Parcel Identification # (PIN):

- -

Civic ID:

New Owner: Yes No

Owner Occupied Rental Sale/Speculative

Check All that apply:

Single Family

Duplex

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Accessory Structure

Reroof

Repairs

Foster Care

Home Stay

Home Occupation

Day Care

Bed& Breakfast

Family Care Home

Moving Mfg Home

Setting New Mfg. Home

Demolition:

Interior

Entire Building

Structural

Non-Structural

Related Enforcement Case

Yes No Case #

Heated

Space(SF)

Unheated

Space

(SF)

# of Stories:

#of Bedrooms:

New Build

# of Fireplaces:

# of Bathrooms:

Addition(s)

Construction Type:

Site Built Modular

Mfg Home

Mfg. After 1974: Yes No

Foundation Type:

Basement Finished: Yes No

Crawlspace Slab on Grade

Heating Source:

Electrical Gas Combo

Remodel/Repairs

Decks

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Sub Total

Existing Space NOT

affected by Work

Totals

ICC Cost

Description of Work:

BUILDING & TRADE PERMITS

Plans Required: Three (3) copies of construction plans including

survey or site plan in each set

Permits

Requested

Associate

d Permit #

Contractor Business Name State License Number Cost of Work Permit Fees

Building

$

Electrical

$

Mechanical

$

Gas Piping

$

Plumbing

$

Total Project Cost

Zoning

$

Grading

$

Driveway

$

Flood

$

Address

$

4% Tech

$

Recovery

$

Air Quality

$

Total Fee

$

FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\christophercollins\Desktop\DSD Residential Application_ Aug2017.docx FILE UPDATED: JULY 2014

ZONING PERMIT

Zoning

District____________

Plans Required

One (1) copy of survey or site plan

Flood Plain No Yes Zone:

Building Value

Master Site

Permit #

Zoning Setbacks:

FRONT

SIDE

REAR

CORNER SIDE

Attach survey or site plan with property boundaries, label streets, easements, sidewalks, or right-of-ways, setbacks with distances

from proposed buildings to property lines and distances between buildings and scale (ex: 1 inch = 10ft or 1 inch = 50ft).

DRIVEWAY APRON PERMIT

Plans Required

One (1) copy of site plan if not seeking Grading Permit

Width of driveway apron:

Type of Drive Apron To Be Constructed in Right-of-way: Asphalt Concrete

Attach site plan showing proposed driveway apron location. Single-family residential driveway aprons shall be between 9’ and 18’

wide, exclusive of corner radii. Concrete driveway aprons are required on all streets with curbs or sidewalks. Asphalt driveway

aprons are permitted for single-family residential driveways where no curb exists or is proposed.

GRADING PERMIT

Plans Required

Sketch Plan: One (1) copy less than 10,000 square feet disturbed

Formal Plan: Three (3) copies when 10,000 square feet but less than 1 acre

Four (4) copies when 1 acre and over is disturbed

Land to be disturbed in square feet acres:

Mailing Address:

Person engaged in or conducting the land-disturbance:

City:

State:

Zip:

The undersigned states that he/she is the person financially responsible for the land disturbing activity described in the above

application for grading permits. If the person financially responsible is not a resident of North Carolina, a North Carolina

authorized agent must be designated for the purpose of receiving notice of compliance or non-compliance with section 7-12-2 of

the UDO.

OWNER INFO – Required

Owner signature required on all applications involving work on the real property; land disturbance, demolition, and/or other Work

involving new or existing construction.

Property Owner Name(s):

Address:

Email Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone Number: ( ) -

Signature and Date

(Affidavit required for Authorized Agents):

APPLICANT INFO - Required

I hereby certify that all information in this application is correct and all work will comply with the North Carolina State Building Code and all

other applicable state and local laws, including 87-14 Workers’ Compensation. The Development Services Department will be notified of any

changes in the approved plans or specifications for the project as permitted.

Owner Tenant Design Professional Unlicensed Contractor Project Manager Other Authorized Agent

Printed Name:

Address:

Email Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone Number: ( ) -

Fax Number: ( ) -

Signature and Date:

General Contractor – Required if cost of Work (OR undertaking) is $30,000 or more

Printed Name:

Address:

Email Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone Number: ( ) -

Fax Number: ( ) -

Signature and Date (Affidavit required for Authorized Agents):

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HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF ASHEVILLE & BUNCOMBE COUNTY

APPLICATION FOR MINOR WORK

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS

Address of Property Application Date _____________________

Applicant Name  Property Owner  Architect  Contractor

Mailing Address Phone ________________________________

Email Owner Name ________________________________________________

Detailed Project Description:

(attach additional sheet if necessary) PIN

Minor work applications are reviewed by staff. A quick turn-around is possible if the applicant submits a complete

application packet and if the proposed alterations meet the applicable design guidelines. A complete application

packet consists of a detailed description of the project along with complete documentation. The following

checklists are designed to assist in determining what supporting materials and documentation are necessary for

the work being proposed, although additional information may be requested by staff. Incomplete application

packets will not be processed until all materials are received.

Type of Project (select all that apply)

Supporting materials (descriptions on reverse)

 Landscaping, including tree removal*

 Site plan showing species and other changes/landscape

features

 Certified Arborist report for tree removal*

 Tree species to be replanted, if applicable

 Roofing

 Photographs of existing roof

 Material specifications

 Foundation repairs

 Photographs showing condition

 Material sample/information

 Fences

 Site plan showing proposed location of fence

 Drawing or photograph of fence style

 Material information

 Retaining walls

 Detailed site plan

 Material sample/information

 Minor building repairs, such as masonry repair,

siding or shingle replacement (with same

material), removal of artificial material and

restoration of original material, replacement of

stairs, steps, porch decking with same material

 Plans/Drawings

 Photographs

 Material samples/information

 Lighting fixtures

 Photographs

 Specifications

 Replace or restore original architectural details

 Drawings

 Photographs

 Documentation

 Material samples

 Specifications

 Shutters or awnings

 Drawings

 Photographs

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 Removal of non-original accessory structure

 Site Plan

 Photographs

 Walkway, driveway and/or parking area

 Site plan

 Photographs

 Materials

 Other minor construction (not visible from street

and no impact on existing structure)

 Plans/drawings

 Photographs

 Site plan

 Signs

 Color rendering(s) with dimensions

 Photographs & site plan showing proposed sign locations

 Proposed sign and frame materials

Supporting material requirements

 Site plan: Must be to-scale and show in detail all site features (include both existing and proposed); if tree removal,

include species or variety of tree to be removed and replanted; if altering plantings, include all varieties of

vegetation.

 Plans and/or drawings: All drawings should be to-scale, with full dimensions and as detailed and as clear as

possible, whether or not an architect or contractor is involved (examples are available in the HRC office). Both

existing structure/landscape and proposed changes should be shown clearly. If altering a specific detail, include a

detailed drawing of that individual feature.

 Comprehensive color photographs (either print or electronic format are acceptable for minor work): Show overall

structure and close-ups of any details or features that are involved in the requested alteration.

 Material samples: May submit a small piece of material or printed description with photographs or manufacturer’s

brochure. Not necessary for gravel or concrete, unless special finish is proposed (stamped or stained concrete).

 Documentation: Evidence of previous/original condition such as historic photographs, Sanborn maps, or physical

evidence that demonstrates previous condition like exposed framing or shadow markings.

 Specifications: Cut sheets, manufacturer’s brochure, detailed drawings.

*A Certified Arborist’s report indicating reason(s) necessitating tree removal is required for tree removal requests.

Please note that in some cases tree removal requests may require a site visit and extra processing time.

All signs require a sign permit. Please apply for a sign permit through the Development Services Center and

indicate your sign permit application number here:

Read carefully and sign:

 Applicant should become familiar with applicable design guidelines before completing application.

 Applications may be delivered to the Development Services Department at 161 S. Charlotte Street or

mailed to the address at the bottom of this form. Unfortunately, due to limitations with our system, we

cannot accept emailed applications or attachments at this time. We may be able to accept a small number

of emailed digital photos. Please check with staff before attempting to send.

 A complete application packet consists of this completed and signed form with supporting

documentation.

The undersigned signifies that the above is true:

Name Date

$52 fee paid ____________ (date)