Island Lake, IL · Lake County
Tree Removal Application
Island Lake property owners use this application to request a permit before removing qualifying deciduous or evergreen trees from their property.
What this form is
The application requests a Tree Removal Permit for qualifying trees in Island Lake. The form says a permit is required before removing a deciduous tree with a trunk diameter of six inches or greater, or an evergreen tree at least twelve feet tall, and work cannot start until the permit is issued. It asks for owner and property details, tree type, dimensions and condition, any replacement tree, contractor information, and the applicant’s signature and date.
Who needs it
Island Lake property owners seeking to remove a qualifying deciduous or evergreen tree need to apply before work begins.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Village of Island Lake Department of Building, Zoning and Code Enforcement at 3720 Greenleaf Avenue, Island Lake, Illinois 60042.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property owner and property details, tree type, dimensions and condition, and contractor information.
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Gather Contractor Information
Name the contractor; the form states that the contractor must be registered with the Village.
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Sign And Date
The applicant signs and dates the completed application.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the application to the Department of Building, Zoning and Code Enforcement at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who uses the Tree Removal Application?
- Island Lake property owners seeking a permit to remove a qualifying deciduous or evergreen tree use this application.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Application?
- Submit it to the Village of Island Lake Department of Building, Zoning and Code Enforcement at 3720 Greenleaf Avenue, Island Lake, Illinois 60042.
- When can tree removal work begin?
- The application states that tree removal work may not start until the permit is issued.
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.