Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Application?

No. The applicant and property owner sign and date the form without a notary. A specimen tree requires an arborist letter, not a notarized attachment.

What documents must accompany the application?

The form lists a site plan showing trees to remove and plant, photos of trees to remove, and an arborist letter documenting a specimen tree’s condition.

Do I need a permit to remove fewer than 10 trees?

The FAQ says a permit is not required for fewer than 10 trees, but canopy coverage requirements still apply. The application and supporting documents can help the city assess coverage.

Powder Springs, GA · Cobb County

No notary required

Tree Removal Application Form

Property owners and applicants use this form to provide tree details and request the City of Powder Springs’ help with tree removal and canopy coverage requirements.

What this form is

The application collects applicant and property owner information, tree species and measurements, reasons for removal, and signatures. The document says a permit is not required to remove fewer than 10 trees, but applicants may submit the form and supporting documents for help determining canopy coverage; removing more than 10 trees requires a land disturbance permit. It asks for a site plan, photos, and an arborist letter for a specimen tree.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking city assistance with tree removal and canopy coverage, or applying to remove more than 10 trees, should use this form.

How to submit it

The form names the Community Development Department at 4483 Pineview Dr SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign, and a specimen tree requires an arborist letter.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant, property owner, and tree information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include a site plan and tree photos; provide an arborist letter if a tree is classified as a specimen tree.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Community Development Department; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Application?: No. The applicant and property owner sign and date the form without a notary. A specimen tree requires an arborist letter, not a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Tree Removal Application?: The form names the Community Development Department at 4483 Pineview Dr SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127. Check the city website for current contact details.
What documents must accompany the application?: The form lists a site plan showing trees to remove and plant, photos of trees to remove, and an arborist letter documenting a specimen tree’s condition.
Do I need a permit to remove fewer than 10 trees?: The FAQ says a permit is not required for fewer than 10 trees, but canopy coverage requirements still apply. The application and supporting documents can help the city assess coverage.

Need something notarized?

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