Tree Removal Permits - Permit Types and Recent Code Amendments

Learn about the City’s tree code requirements for tree removal permits and recent changes to the City’s tree regulations effective as of October 1, 2026. This workshop will explore Lake Oswego Code Section 55.02 Tree Removal, including tree code definitions and criteria for issuance of dead, dying, and Emerald Ash Borer susceptible trees, hazard, emergency, Type I, Discretionary Type II, and Minor Forest Management permits, and demonstrate how to properly complete a Discretionary Track Type II Application Checklist. This workshop is led by Daphne Cissell, Associate Planner in the Planning & Building Services Department, along with the City’s Contract Arborist, Morgan Holen.

Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 40 participants in-person or select Zoom registration for remote access. This workshop is free and open to Lake Oswego residents, as well as local arborists and other professionals that deal with tree removal permits in Lake Oswego.  Register now!