[City of Bonney Lake ] Clearing/Tree Removal Application

CLEARING/TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION

Project Information

Project Name:

Site Address:

Parcel Number(s):

Project Narrative: The narrative shall provide, at the very least, a brief description of the project. The narrative should explain the full scope of the development proposal, and is the applicant’s opportunity to explain any details or aspects of the project not represented elsewhere in the application materials. See BLMC 16.64.050 C.

Property Owner

Phone Number

Project Contact/Applicant

Same as Owner?

Yes

Phone Number

Upload Required Documents

Upload File(s): For submittal requirements, please see the Clearing/Tree Removal Submittal Worksheet under the Planning Permits tab on the Permit Center Webpage.

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Notice About Forest Excise Tax

Forest excise tax may be due to the Washington State Department of Revenue after trees are removed.

If your permit is approved, a copy will be sent to the Department of Revenue. The Department will determine whether tax may be due. If yes, the Department will mail tax reporting forms and instructions to you. These forms can either be completed by mail or online.

If required, the property owner (timber owner) is responsible for obtaining a Forest Tax Reporting Account Number, completing the tax reporting forms, and paying any taxes due.

To learn more about the Forest Excise Tax, visit: https://dor.wa.gov/taxes-rates/other-taxes/forest-tax
To obtain a Forest Excise Tax Reporting Account Number or for general questions, call the Department of Revenue at (360) 534-1324.
To review the Small Harvester Forest Excise Tax Return (applicable to most Clearing / Tree Removal Permit applications in Bonney Lake), visit: https://dor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/SmallHarvFTTxRtrn.pdf
Certain costs are deductible, while others are not. Track your costs separately to simplify the tax return process.
For specific questions about how to complete the return, please contact Revenue Forester Aileen Liu at (360) 819-3123 or aileenl@dor.wa.gov.

Additional Notices

1. Timing: On sites where development is proposed or anticipated, clearing permits shall not be issued until the corresponding land use, grading or building permit is approved or until that stage in the permitting process when all major site planning issues have been decided and the proponent is committed to prompt building construction.

2. Expiration: In addition to the expiration provisions of BLMC 14.10.100, clearing permits shall expire with the expiration or revocation of their corresponding land use, grading, or building permit.

3. Replanting: Tree removal not associated with development activity may be required to comply with the reforestation requirements of Chapter 222-34 WAC.

Certification

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I certify that the information on this application is true and correct and meets the applicable requirements. I also certify that I have read and understood the notices related to Timing, Expiration, Replanting and Timber Harvest.