Why do I need to contact the City if a permit is not required?

January 29, 2025

The City often gets calls from concerned neighbors anytime that a tree is removed. Notifying us ahead of time allows us to verify that you do not need a permit and enables us to respond to callers without having to send a code compliance officer out to investigate. Please send the type, size, location, and reason for the tree removal as well as a drawing or picture to planning@sherwoodoregon.gov 48 hours prior to removing the tree.