Rhinebeck, NY · Dutchess County
Tree Removal / Pruning Permit Application
Property owners use this application to request permission to remove or prune roadside, street, or right-of-way trees in the Village of Rhinebeck.
What this form is
The application requests a permit to remove or prune a roadside or street tree, or a tree growing in a right-of-way in the Village of Rhinebeck. It asks for applicant and site details, whether the work is pruning or removal, the reason, tree count and diameter, and the individual or company doing the work. Include a sketch showing trees, structures, driveways, fences, and distance to the nearest roadway; allow up to two months for review.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking permission to remove or prune a roadside, street, or right-of-way tree in the Village of Rhinebeck needs this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application to the Village Clerk at 76 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572-1697. Include the separate property sketch requested on the form.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests a separate property sketch, but no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal / Pruning Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide applicant and site details, the reason for the work, tree count and diameter, and the removal or pruning provider.
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Mark The Trees And Prepare A Sketch
Mark the trees for Commission members and attach a sketch showing the trees, structures, driveways, fences, and distance to the nearest roadway.
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Return It To The Village Clerk
Return the application and sketch to the Village Clerk at 76 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572-1697.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal / Pruning Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It asks for a separate property sketch, not a notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who needs to file this tree permit application?
- A property owner must request permission to remove or prune a roadside or street tree, or a tree growing in a right-of-way in the Village of Rhinebeck. The form asks for the site address and details about the trees and planned work.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal / Pruning Permit Application?
- Complete the application, prepare the separate property sketch described on the form, and return both to the Village Clerk at 76 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572-1697.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- The form asks for applicant and site details, the reason for the work, tree count and diameter, and the removal or pruning provider. It also requests a sketch showing the trees, structures, driveways, fences, and distance to the nearest roadway.