Half Moon Bay, CA · San Mateo County
Tree Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this form to request a permit for major pruning or removal of heritage trees in Half Moon Bay.
What this form is
The Tree Permit Application collects project and applicant details, information about trees proposed for major pruning or removal, and details about replacement trees when heritage trees are removed. It asks applicants to identify each tree and its purpose, with tree numbers matching the required tree photos and aerial photo or site plan. Application and plan check fees are due when the application is made.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing major pruning or removal of heritage trees in Half Moon Bay use this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Community Development Department at 501 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Application and plan check fees must be paid when the application is made; ask staff about fee requirements.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the project, owner or applicant, tree pruning or removal, and replacement tree information that applies.
- 3
Gather Tree Materials
Prepare the required tree photos and aerial photo or site plan; use separate sheets for additional information as needed.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Community Development Department and pay application and plan check fees when making the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Tree Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department at 501 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Application and plan check fees are paid when the application is made.
- What information does the Tree Permit Application request?
- It asks for the project address, parcel number, applicant and owner details, and information about proposed tree work and replacement trees.
- What attachments are listed on the application?
- The form refers to tree photos and an aerial photo or site plan. It also provides for separate sheets with additional tree pruning, removal, or replacement information.