Fox Lake, IL · Lake County
Tree Removal Application
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a permit to remove trees at a property in Fox Lake.
What this form is
Use this application to request a tree removal permit from the Village of Fox Lake. It asks for the property address and PIN, owner and contractor details, tree location, diameter, species, condition or reason for removal, and project valuation. The applicant certifies the information is accurate, confirms the trees are marked, and agrees to comply with the village’s trees and woodlands preservation ordinance; work must not begin before the permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or agents authorized to act for them should submit this application when seeking a permit to remove trees in Fox Lake.
How to submit it
The form lists [email protected] and identifies the Community Development Department for office use; contact the department to confirm how to submit the application.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; if a tree trunk straddles a property line, include the adjacent owner’s consent letter or note, which the form does not say must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Fox Lake Tree Removal Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the property, owner, tree, contractor, and project valuation details requested.
- 3
Gather Any Needed Consent
If a tree trunk straddles a property line, include a letter or note of consent from the adjacent owner.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then contact the Community Development Department using the details on the form to confirm submission.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Tree Removal Application for?
- It is used to request a Village of Fox Lake permit to remove trees. The application collects property, owner, tree, contractor, and project valuation details.
- Who can submit this application?
- The property owner or someone authorized to submit it on the owner’s behalf may apply. The form includes a statement confirming that authorization.
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Application?
- No. The application has owner or agent signature and date fields but no notary block. If a tree trunk straddles a property line, include the adjacent owner’s consent letter or note.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Application?
- The form lists [email protected] and identifies the Community Development Department for office use. Contact the department to confirm how to submit it.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Removal Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.