Newark, CA · Alameda County
Tree Removal Process & Application
Newark property owners use this application to request a permit to remove a private tree on a lot of 10,000 square feet or larger, or after a street-tree removal request is denied.
What this form is
The application requests a tree removal permit; the document says a permit is required for a private tree on a lot of 10,000 square feet or larger, and may be applied for if a street-tree removal request is denied. It asks for the property and owner addresses, contact information, tree location, removal reason, date, and owner signature. The packet also includes a payment authorization form for card payments.
Who needs it
A property owner requesting a permit for a qualifying private tree, or following denial of a City street-tree removal request, may need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs the application and dates it, and the payment authorization form also requires a signature and date.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Tree Removal Process & Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the requested property, owner, tree, and removal-reason information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Payment Materials
If paying by card, complete the included Payment Authorization Form. The document says to submit it to Finance with the invoice.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Application?
- No. The owner signs and dates the application, and the payment authorization form also requires a signature and date; neither has a notary block.
- Who needs a tree removal permit in Newark?
- The document says a permit is required to remove a private tree on a lot of 10,000 square feet or larger. A permit can also be applied for after a street-tree removal request is denied.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Application?
- The document does not specify how to submit the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the date, owner and property addresses, phone number, tree location, reason for removal, and the property owner's signature.