Taylor, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

Tree Removal Permit Application

Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a permit to remove or relocate trees on a property in Taylor.

What this form is

Use this application to request a tree removal permit from Taylor’s Planning Department. A permit is required for certain tree removals, including trees at least six inches in diameter at breast height, landmark trees, and trees in a forest; exemptions are listed in the document. The application asks for applicant and owner details, property information, tree descriptions, the reason for removal, and a site plan showing proposed tree locations.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking to remove or relocate trees covered by the city’s permit requirements should complete 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; it requests a site plan attachment but does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Tree Removal Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant and property information, describe the trees and removal request, and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Attach The Site Plan

    Attach a site plan showing the locations of trees proposed to be removed and replaced.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a tree removal permit?
The form is for an applicant, such as a property owner or an authorized agent. The signer certifies that the work is authorized by the owner of record.
What information and attachments does the application request?
It requests applicant and property owner contact details, property and parcel information, tree descriptions, the reason for removal, and a site plan showing the locations of trees proposed for removal and replacement.
Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?
No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it; it does not require notarization. It requests a site plan attachment, with no notarized or sworn attachment step identified.
How do I submit the Tree 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 Removal Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.