El Cerrito, CA · Contra Costa County
Replacement Tree Care Agreement
Property owners use this agreement to accept responsibility for caring for replacement street trees planted by the City in the public right-of-way.
What this form is
This agreement records a property owner's commitment to care for replacement street trees planted by the City in the public right-of-way. It asks for the tree species and quantity, property address, owner's printed name, signature, date, phone number, and email. The agreement describes watering and weed-care responsibilities and includes a fee section for the encroachment permit.
Who needs it
A property owner whose adjacent public right-of-way will receive replacement street trees uses this agreement to document tree-care responsibilities.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form and fees by mail or in person to the Public Works Department, City Hall Permit Counter, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito.
About notarization
This agreement is signed and dated without a notary; the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Agreement
Download the Replacement Tree Care Agreement PDF.
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Complete The Agreement
Enter the tree species and quantity, property address, owner's name and contact details, then sign and date the form.
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Gather Fees
Prepare the fees referenced in the agreement; it identifies an encroachment permit fee but does not state an amount.
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Submit To The City
Mail or deliver the completed form and fees to the Public Works Department, City Hall Permit Counter, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Replacement Tree Care Agreement for?
- It documents a property owner's agreement to care for replacement street trees planted by the City in the public right-of-way adjacent to the property.
- Who completes this agreement?
- The property owner completes it, providing the property address, tree species and quantity, contact details, signature, and date.
- Do I need a notary for the Replacement Tree Care Agreement?
- No. The agreement is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Replacement Tree Care Agreement?
- The document says to submit completed forms and fees by mail or in person to the Public Works Department, City Hall Permit Counter, at 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito.
Need something notarized?
This Replacement Tree Care Agreement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Cerrito form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.