Cape May Point, MT · Cape May County
Tree Removal Application – Private Property
Cape May Point property owners use this application to request a permit to remove trees on private property and provide details about replacement trees.
What this form is
The application requests a permit to remove or destroy trees on private property in Cape May Point. It asks for owner, property, and contractor information, details about trees to be removed and replacement trees, and a site drawing. The form describes replacement requirements and exemptions; it also says zoning approval may be required and asks applicants to contact the listed contractor before submitting.
Who needs it
A Cape May Point property owner or responsible person seeking permission to remove or destroy trees on private property should complete this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed form with a check for $75 per tree. 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; the form also requests an arborist assessment or proof of plan for certain exemptions, but does not require those items to be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Cape May Point Tree Removal Application for private property.
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Complete The Form
Provide owner, property, contractor, and tree details, then sign and date the application.
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Prepare The Drawing And Attachments
Draw structures and mark tree locations; include an arborist assessment or proof of plan if required for an exemption.
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Mark Trees And Contact The Contractor
Mark trees with ribbons or tape and contact the listed contractor before submitting.
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Return The Form With Payment
Return the completed form with a check for $75 per tree; check the city website for current submission contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Certain exemption requests require an arborist assessment or proof of plan, with no notarization stated.
- How do I submit the tree removal application?
- Return the completed form with a check for $75 per tree. The form does not provide a submission address, so check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner, property, and contractor information, details about trees to be removed and replacement trees, and a drawing showing structures and tree locations.
- What should I do before submitting the application?
- The applicant must contact the listed contractor before submission. Trees must be marked with ribbons or tape, and the site drawing must label them as directed on the form.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Removal Application – Private Property doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cape May Point form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.