City of Edina Form Center

2. Instructions

   Please fill out this form to request the release of escrow under the City's Tree Protection Ordinance. 

   You will need to submit this form at two different times to get your entire escrow released.

   1. Upon issuance of certificate of occupancy - up to 50 percent returned
   2. 36 months after certificate of occupancy issued - up to remaining 50 percent returned

   Please visit the Tree Protection Ordinance page (opens in new tab/window) to learn more about requirements to get your escrow returned.

4. Documents You Will Need

   To submit this request, you will need to upload:

   • A list of trees planted that includes quantity, species and tree dbh in inches or height in feet. Use a new version of Table C of the Tree Protection Escrow Worksheet (PDF opens in new tab) or upload a spreadsheet, handwritten list or other document.
   •  A site survey or map showing where each tree is planted. This can be a detailed map, annotated photo or hand-drawn schematic. 
   • If your escrow request involves only a few trees, a single map with the required tree information will suffice.
6. Building Permit Number*
7. Date of Certificate of Occupancy or Permit Final*
   Date of Certificate of Occupancy or Permit Final
9. Project Site Street Address*
11. Upload Trees Planted List*
12. Upload Site Survey or Map

    Required unless your tree list already includes a map

13. Submit Another Document

    Optional. Use if you have a second map or other relevant information.

15. Refund Stage*

    1. First half upon certificate of occupancy issued or permit final
    2. Second half 36 months after certificate of occupancy issued or permit final
    3. I'm forfeiting my escrow to the City of Edina
17. Escrow Refund Amount*

    This should be no more than 50 percent of the total amount in escrow, unless you are forfeiting it all.

19. Contractor Company Name*
21. Contractor Mailing Address*
23. City*
24. State*
25. Zip Code*
27. Contact Name for Questions*
29. Contact Email*
30. Contact Phone Number*
32. Does the escrow refund amount go to the listed permit applicant?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
34. Refund Recipient's Name*
36. Address*
38. City*
39. State*
40. Zip Code*
42. Email Address*
43. Phone Number*
45. Public Data Advisory*

    Most or all of the information you submit on this form is considered public record and would be released upon request.

    1. I have read and understand the Public Data Advisory
47. Submission Information

    Please note that your submission is encrypted for data security, so you will not receive a copy of your submission by email. 

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