Summit, MT · Union County

No notary required

Tree Removal Permit Application

Summit property owners and applicants use this application to request a permit before removing trees listed on the form.

What this form is

The City of Summit Department of Community Services tree removal permit application collects property details, answers about related permits and hazards, and information about trees proposed for removal. Applicants list qualifying trees, provide tree company and owner information, and sign the application. Tree removal may begin only after the city issues an authorized permit, and the form states that inspections are completed within ten business days of a complete application.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking permission to remove trees in Summit should complete this application and list the trees proposed for removal.

How to submit it

The form identifies the City of Summit Department of Community Services. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the permit application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Tree Removal Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the property, applicant, tree, and tree company information, and answer the required permit questions.

  3. 3

    Mark The Trees

    List trees with a DBH of 12 inches or greater and mark listed trees with ribbon, tape, or rope for identification.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it to the City of Summit Department of Community Services.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Summit Tree Removal Permit Application ask for?
It asks for property and applicant information, tree details, answers to permit questions, and a signature. Trees with a DBH of 12 inches or greater must be listed.
Who should complete the tree removal application?
A property owner or applicant seeking a permit to remove trees in Summit can complete the application. It also requests information about a licensed tree company.
Do I need a notary for the Summit Tree Removal Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary.
How do I submit the Summit Tree Removal Permit Application?
The form identifies the City of Summit Department of Community Services. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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