Montville, MT · Morris County
Tree Removal Permit
Montville property owners use this permit application to request approval for removing protected trees and provide details about the property and proposed work.
What this form is
The application records the property and owner information, the trees proposed for removal, applicable fees, and any exemption claimed. For removals requiring a permit, it calls for a survey or tax map marking tree locations and a Tree Preservation and Replacement Plan on a surveyed drawing. The form also describes replacement requirements and notes that a permit issued by itself is valid for six months.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a permit to remove protected trees can use this application to report the proposed removal and provide the required supporting materials.
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 by the property owner without a notary; the form does not identify any attached or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide the property, owner, tree-removal, fee, and applicable exemption information requested.
- 3
Gather Attachments
For a removal requiring a permit, prepare the survey or tax map and Tree Preservation and Replacement Plan described on the form.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it 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 Permit?
- No. The property owner signs the application without a notary, and the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- For tree removals requiring permits, the form requests a survey or tax map marking tree locations, diameters, and distances from specified features, plus a Tree Preservation and Replacement Plan on a surveyed drawing.
- When is a tree removal permit required?
- The form says four or more trees per year require a permit and replacement. It also lists circumstances where no permit is required, including certain dead or exempt trees.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Removal Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Montville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.