Nevada City, CA · Nevada County
Checklist for Tree Removal Application
This checklist and application packet helps Nevada City property owners request a permit to remove trees and prepare the required supporting materials.
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for a city permit to remove trees that meet the diameter thresholds stated on the application. It includes a submittal checklist and asks for property and contact details, information about the trees and reasons for removal, and the property owner's signature. Include photographs and a site plan; an arborist report may also be required.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to remove trees covered by the city's stated diameter thresholds should submit this application, signed by the owner or an authorized representative.
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; it requires the property owner's signature and date, and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the checklist and tree removal application packet.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Provide the property and tree details requested, state the reasons for removal, and have the property owner sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Supporting Items
Include tree photographs and a site plan; add an authorization letter if a representative signs. An arborist report may be required.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and applicable filing fee 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 application requires the property owner's signature and date, but mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the tree removal application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What materials should I include with the application?
- The checklist calls for photographs of the trees and a site plan showing tree locations and approximate locations of roads and structures. An arborist report may also be required.
- Who signs the application?
- The application must be signed by the property owner. If a representative signs, include a letter of authorization from the property owner or owners.