Do I need a notary for the Heritage Tree Removal Permit Application?

No. The application has no notary block; the applicant and property owner sign it. The arborist report and location map are listed attachments, with no sworn step stated.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for tree details, the reason for removal, applicant and property owner information, and contact details for an arborist and other contact. It also asks whether an arborist report and location map are attached.

Is another permit mentioned for work in the public right-of-way?

Yes. The application says an encroachment permit from the Healdsburg Public Works Department must be obtained before work within the public right-of-way.

Healdsburg, CA · Sonoma County

No notary required

Heritage Tree Removal Permit Application

Property applicants use this application to request a permit to remove a heritage tree and provide tree, contact, and supporting-document information.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit to remove a heritage tree. It asks for the tree’s address, parcel number, common and botanical names, diameter, and reason for removal, along with applicant, property owner, arborist, and other contact details. It also asks whether an arborist report and location map are attached. Work in the public right-of-way requires a separate encroachment permit before work begins.

Who needs it

A person applying for a heritage tree removal permit should complete the tree and contact sections and indicate whether the listed attachments are included.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 401 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448-4723. The form lists [email protected] for contact.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the applicant and property owner sign it, and the arborist report and location map are listed attachments with no sworn step stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Heritage Tree Removal Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the tree information, reason for removal, and contact details requested on the form.
3
Gather Listed Attachments
Indicate whether an arborist report and location map are attached.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Heritage Tree Removal Permit Application?: No. The application has no notary block; the applicant and property owner sign it. The arborist report and location map are listed attachments, with no sworn step stated.
How do I submit the Heritage Tree Removal Permit Application?: Submit it to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 401 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448-4723. The form lists [email protected] for contact.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for tree details, the reason for removal, applicant and property owner information, and contact details for an arborist and other contact. It also asks whether an arborist report and location map are attached.
Is another permit mentioned for work in the public right-of-way?: Yes. The application says an encroachment permit from the Healdsburg Public Works Department must be obtained before work within the public right-of-way.

Need something notarized?

This Heritage Tree Removal Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Healdsburg form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.