Public Works

A permit issued by the Public Works Department must first be obtained to trim a tree in the public right-of-way and on other City property.

To mail this form, view the Permit to Trim Public Tree Form and send to Public Works, 1651 San Francisco Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813.

For any questions or for more information, please contact Public Works at (562) 570-2770 or e-mail pwstreets@longbeach.gov.

I hereby request authorization of the City of Long Beach to trim street tree(s) within the public easement along the property in accordance with City specifications.

Contractor Information

I agree to bear all costs connected with the approved trimming project; and that the contractor used
to complete this project is licensed by the City of Long Beach to do approved work and that the
approved work will be performed by a certified tree trimmer based on City specifications; and that
all work will be performed in a professional manner and in a timely basis.

Release and Hold Harmless Agreement

The undersigned property owner/business representative shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Long Beach and its elected and appointed boards, officers, and employees from
any and all liabilities, expenses or damages of any nature, including attorney fees, for injury to or
death of any person and for injury to any property, including consequential damages of any nature
resulting therefrom, arising out of or any way connected with the negligent performance of this Permit
by act or omission, by or on behalf of property owner, or resulting from any violation by property
owner's agents, employees contractors, or invitees or of any statute, law, regulation, or other legal
requirement concerning a safe place of employment for workers.