Fees

License Fee	Description	Exemptions

Description

LICENSING/INSURANCE: It is the intent of the City Council to protect trees and citizens from irresponsible companies or individuals who pose as arborists. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of cutting, trimming, pruning or removing, trees or shrubs within the City without first producing evidence of certification/license and bonding before the City whether on private or public property. Licensing shall include a City Solicitors Permit and/or Business License. Before any license shall be issued, each applicant shall first file evidence of possession of worker�s compensation and liability insurance for bodily injury or death in the amount of $300,000 minimum and property damage of $100,000 minimum indemnifying the City or any person injured or damaged resulting from the pursuit of such endeavor as herein described. The exception to this clause is utility franchisees or their contractors shall not be required to be licensed by the City of Echo, but are required to contact the city before beginning work in the city and provide contact information for both the utility and the contractor.

Duration

1 year

Renewal Information

Yearly fill in application and provide new proof of insurance

Duplicate License Requirements

None

Processing Time

None