Cotati, CA · Sonoma County
Tree Removal Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request permission to remove or alter trees at a Cotati project site.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit to remove or alter trees in Cotati. The Community Development Department accepts only applications with all required submittal items; mark each subject tree with brightly colored paint or ribbon before submitting. The application asks for project, applicant, and property owner information, tree details and removal reasons, site information, digital attachments, and signed agreements.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking to remove or alter trees at a Cotati property should complete this application and provide the required submittal items.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Community Development Department, City of Cotati, 201 W Sierra Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931; email: [email protected]. Submit attachments in digital format.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner’s consent includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, and the applicant and owner sign and date their statements.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide project, applicant, property owner, site, and tree information; explain the reasons for removal or alteration.
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Gather Digital Attachments
Include an aerial photo showing proposed removals and labeled tree photographs. Ask City staff whether a certified arborist report is required.
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Sign And Date
Read and check the agreement statements, then have the applicant and property owner sign and date their statements.
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Submit To The City
Submit the complete application and digital attachments to the Community Development Department at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Tree Removal Permit Application for?
- It requests a permit to remove or alter trees at a Cotati project site and collects tree, site, applicant, and property owner information.
- What attachments does the application request?
- Submit digital attachments including an aerial photo showing proposed tree removals and labeled photographs of the trees. A certified arborist report may be required; ask City staff about specific requirements.
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- No. The document has no notary block. The property owner’s consent includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, and the applicant and owner sign and date their statements.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department at 201 W Sierra Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931. The form also lists [email protected] and requires attachments in digital format.