Northfield, IL · Cook County
Tree Preservation/Removal Permit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a permit for tree preservation or removal connected with a Northfield project.
What this form is
Northfield requires an approved Tree Preservation/Removal Permit Application for a building permit. The application records the project address, owner and contractor contact information, project type, and details about trees to be removed or protected. Applicants also provide tree and site-plan information, including tree species, size, location, protection measures, and any required replacement or fee-in-lieu details.
Who needs it
Property owners or project representatives seeking approval for tree preservation or removal in connection with construction, grading, or other listed work need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Preservation/Removal Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Project Details
Enter the project address, owner and contractor information, project type, and details for trees to be removed or protected.
- 3
Gather Site-Plan Information
Include the required tree inventory, protected-tree locations, and tree-protection fence locations on the grading or site plan.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Tree Preservation/Removal Permit Application cover?
- It requests information about a project and its trees, including which trees will be removed or protected, their species and size, and required site-plan details.
- When does Northfield require an approved tree permit application?
- The document says an approved Tree Preservation/Removal Permit Application is required for the Building Permit. It also describes tree and site-plan information for grading or site plans.
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Preservation/Removal Permit Application?
- No. This application is completed without a notary, and the document lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Tree Preservation/Removal Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Preservation/Removal Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.
