Pompton Lakes, MT · Passaic County
Application for Private Tree Removal Permit
Property owners or licensed contractors use this application to request Borough approval before removing trees from private property in Pompton Lakes.
What this form is
The application requests Borough approval for private tree removal and asks for property and applicant details, tree information, the proposed removal date, and whether trees are in the right-of-way. Submit it at least seven days before removal; trees must be marked, and a property survey or hand-drawn map locating them is required. The form also explains permit fees and possible tree replacement requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners or licensed contractors proposing to remove trees from private property in Pompton Lakes need to complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Borough Administrator at 25 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, N.J. 07442, and [email protected]. It says the application must be received at least seven days before removal.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a property survey or hand-drawn map, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Private Tree Removal Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide property, applicant, contractor, tree, and proposed removal date information.
- 3
Gather The Required Map
Attach a property survey or hand-drawn map clearly locating the trees, and mark the trees with colored tape.
- 4
Submit To The Borough
Send the application to the Borough Administrator using the address listed on the form; it must be received at least seven days before removal.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Private Tree Removal Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Include the required property survey or hand-drawn map; no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the tree removal application?
- The form lists the Borough Administrator at 25 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, N.J. 07442, and [email protected]. It must be received at least seven days before removal.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a copy of the property survey, preferred by the form, or a hand-drawn map clearly locating the trees to be removed. The trees must be marked with colored tape.
- Does submitting the application mean my permit is approved?
- No. The application does not constitute approval. Do not schedule tree removal until the Borough has approved the permit.
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This Application for Private Tree Removal Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pompton Lakes form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.