What materials must accompany the application?

The instructions call for a scaled site plan and photographs of trees to be removed or relocated. Depending on the application, an arborist report, relocation details, and notification mailing labels may also be required.

When is a tree permit required?

The instructions describe permit requirements for certain trees in front or street-side yards based on caliper, and for listed Significant or Heritage Trees six inches or larger anywhere on a lot.

West Covina, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Tree Removal Permit (TP) Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a permit for tree removal or excess tree trimming in West Covina.

What this form is

This application requests a permit for tree removal, excess tree trimming, or another specified purpose. A permit is required for certain trees based on their location, trunk size, or listing as Significant or Heritage Trees. The application asks for property, applicant, owner, and tree details; required materials include a site plan, tree photographs, and, in some cases, an arborist report and notification mailing labels.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking to remove or relocate covered trees, or requesting excess tree trimming, should complete this form and submit the required materials.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required materials to the Planning Division, Community Development Department, at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, CA 91790. The instructions list a filing fee of $271.58 for one tree and $21.30 for each additional tree.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is identified, and the applicant signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit (TP) Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested project, property, applicant, owner, and tree information.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the scaled site plan and tree photographs, plus any applicable arborist report, relocation information, or mailing labels.
4
Submit To The Planning Division
Submit the application and required materials to the Planning Division at the address listed in the instructions, with the applicable filing fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?: No. This application does not require a notary. No sworn or notarized attachment is identified; the applicant signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?: Submit the application and required materials to the Planning Division, Community Development Department, at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, CA 91790. The instructions also list the filing fee.
What materials must accompany the application?: The instructions call for a scaled site plan and photographs of trees to be removed or relocated. Depending on the application, an arborist report, relocation details, and notification mailing labels may also be required.
When is a tree permit required?: The instructions describe permit requirements for certain trees in front or street-side yards based on caliper, and for listed Significant or Heritage Trees six inches or larger anywhere on a lot.

Need something notarized?

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