Danville, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Tree Removal Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a Danville permit to remove trees from a property.

What this form is

This application requests a permit for tree removal and collects property location, parcel number, existing uses, and owner and applicant contact information. It asks for justifications for the request and a site or layout plan showing the trees proposed for removal, buildings, property lines, and nearby structures and roads. If an applicant signs instead of the owner, owner-signed authorization must be attached.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a Danville tree removal permit should complete this application and provide the requested plan and justification.

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 and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Tree Removal Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the property, owner and applicant information, and provide justifications for the request.

  3. 3

    Gather The Site Plan

    Include a site or layout plan showing proposed trees, existing buildings, property lines, and nearby structures and roads. Attach owner-signed authorization if an applicant signs.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Tree Removal Permit Application ask for?
It requests property and owner or applicant information, justifications for tree removal, and a site or layout plan showing the proposed trees and nearby features.
Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?
No. The signer signs and dates the application without a notary. If an applicant signs, the form requires owner-signed authorization to be attached.
How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Tree Removal Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Danville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.