Saddle River, MT · Bergen County
Tree Removal and Restoration Application
Property owners and tree care operators use this application to request tree removal and provide tree details to the Borough of Saddle River.
What this form is
The application requests permission to remove trees and authorizes Borough officials, employees, and consultants to enter the property to inspect them. For non-emergency work, the Borough allows fifteen working days for review; emergency work for imminently dangerous trees must be submitted within 15 days of removal with clear photos and an NJ LTE letter. The application asks for applicant, property, tree, and removal contractor details, plus a survey or site plan marking each tree.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking tree removal, or tree care operators completing removal work, use this application to provide information about the property and trees.
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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists a survey or site plan and, for emergency work, photos and an NJ LTE letter, with no notarization stated.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Tree Removal and Restoration Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, property, tree, and removal contractor details, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include a survey or site plan marking each tree. For emergency work, include clear photos and an NJ LTE letter confirming danger.
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Submit to the Borough
Submit the completed application and required materials 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 and Restoration Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists a survey or site plan and, for emergency work, photos and an NJ LTE letter, but does not state that these require notarization.
- How do I submit the tree removal application?
- The application does not provide a submission address or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What must accompany the tree removal application?
- The form requires a survey or site plan clearly marking each tree and its corresponding number. For emergency work involving imminently dangerous trees, it also calls for clear photo documentation and an NJ LTE letter confirming danger.
- How are trees marked for removal?
- The form says trees must be marked with ribbon and specifies that spray paint must not be used.