Morgan Hill, CA · Santa Clara County
Tree Removal & Pruning Permit Application
Property owners and their authorized agents use this application to request a permit before removing or pruning a protected tree in Morgan Hill.
What this form is
Morgan Hill requires an approved permit before removing or pruning a protected tree. The application asks for owner and applicant contact details, property information, and each tree’s species, size, location, and reason for the request. Applicants must include an arborist report, site plan, tree photographs, and permit-fee payment; the form also describes replacement-tree and public-notice requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to remove or prune a protected tree, and agents applying for an owner, need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Development Services Department, 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037-4128. The form lists Planning Division questions at (408) 778-6480 and [email protected].
About notarization
The application has no notary block; sign and date it, and provide the affidavit and photos showing that the required public notice was posted.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal & Pruning Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the owner and applicant details, property information, and requested tree information; sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the arborist report, site plan, tree photographs, and permit-fee payment. Agents must attach an owner authorization letter.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the Development Services Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal & Pruning Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; sign and date it. The form also requires an affidavit and photos showing that the required public notice was posted.
- Who uses this tree permit application?
- A property owner or an agent applying on the owner’s behalf can use it to request permission to remove or prune a protected tree.
- What materials must I include?
- Include an arborist report with replacement-tree recommendations, a site plan, photographs of the tree or trees, and payment of the permit fee. An agent must attach the owner’s authorization letter.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the Development Services Department at 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037-4128. The form lists the Planning Division phone number and email for questions.