How do I submit the Ridgewood tree permit application?

File the application with the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works. The document does not provide a mailing address, email, or online submission instructions.

What information does the tree permit application ask for?

It asks for project and property details, tree removal and replacement information, and a removal reason. It also has a section for a licensed tree expert or certified arborist when applicable.

When is a tree permit required in Ridgewood?

The ordinance says removal of a qualified tree—defined as a non-invasive species with a diameter of at least eight inches at breast height—generally requires a permit, subject to listed exemptions.

Ridgewood, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Tree Permit Application and Ordinance

Ridgewood property owners and authorized applicants use this application to request permission to remove qualified trees and list proposed replacement trees.

What this form is

The application requests project and property details, information about trees to be removed and replacement trees, and the reason for removal. The ordinance states that removal of a qualified tree generally requires a permit and replacement tree, subject to listed exemptions; an application is also required to determine whether a tree is exempt before action is taken, except in an emergency.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized applicants seeking to remove a qualified tree in Ridgewood, or determine whether a tree qualifies for an exemption, use this application.

How to submit it

File the application with the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works; the document provides no mailing address, email, or online submission instructions.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the property-line permission letter also requests a signature and date only.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Ridgewood Tree Permit Application and Ordinance PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the project address, block and lot, applicant and owner details, and information about trees to be removed and replacement trees.
3
Gather Any Supporting Information
For an exemption determination, the form calls for a licensed tree expert or certified arborist signature when specified. Include a property-line permission letter if applicable.
4
Submit To The City
File the application with the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Ridgewood tree permit application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the property-line permission letter also requests a signature and date only.
How do I submit the Ridgewood tree permit application?: File the application with the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works. The document does not provide a mailing address, email, or online submission instructions.
What information does the tree permit application ask for?: It asks for project and property details, tree removal and replacement information, and a removal reason. It also has a section for a licensed tree expert or certified arborist when applicable.
When is a tree permit required in Ridgewood?: The ordinance says removal of a qualified tree—defined as a non-invasive species with a diameter of at least eight inches at breast height—generally requires a permit, subject to listed exemptions.

Need something notarized?

This Tree Permit Application and Ordinance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ridgewood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.