Olympia Fields, IL · Cook County
Tree Removal Permit
Property owners and contractors use this permit application to request approval to remove trees and provide tree, property, and contractor details.
What this form is
Use this application to request a tree removal permit and provide the property owner's information, contractor details, and a list of trees to be removed. It asks for each tree's type, diameter, approximate height, and location, the reason for removal, and a site plan showing tree locations. The form includes a fee schedule based on the diameter of protected trees and space for city review and approval or denial.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a tree removal permit, with contractor information included when a contractor is listed for the work.
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 permit is signed and dated without a notary; the form also asks for a site plan, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Permit
Download the Tree Removal Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property owner and contractor information, tree details, and reason for removal.
- 3
Gather the Site Plan
Include a site plan showing the location of the trees to be removed.
- 4
Submit to the City
Submit the completed permit and site plan to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit?
- No. The form has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block. It also asks for a site plan; no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for property owner and contractor information, details about trees to be removed, the reason for removal, and a site plan showing tree locations.
- Does the form list tree removal permit fees?
- Yes. It lists fees based on the diameter of protected trees removed, with amounts shown for different diameter ranges.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Removal Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.