Amherst, NY · Erie County
Tree Removal Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this Amherst application to request a permit to remove trees and provide information about the property and each tree.
What this form is
The Town of Amherst application requests information about the property, its owner and applicant, the number of trees to be removed, and the property's intended use. Applicants must describe each tree and its location, mark trees with orange paint or cloth, and provide a sketch. Parcels over one acre or 12.4 acres require wetland determination decisions from the agencies identified on the form.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking permission to remove trees at an Amherst property use this application.
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 application is completed without a notary; it requests wetland determination decisions for qualifying parcels but does not say those decisions must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the property and applicant information, intended property use, and details for each tree to be removed.
- 3
Mark The Trees
Identify each tree with orange paint or an orange cloth, and provide a sketch showing tree locations.
- 4
Gather Required Decisions
For parcels over one acre or 12.4 acres, provide the wetland determination decision from the agency specified on the form.
- 5
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Tree Removal Permit Application request?
- It asks for property and applicant information, lot area, zoning, the number of trees, and intended property use, plus details and locations for each tree.
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- No. This application is completed without a notary. It requests wetland determination decisions for qualifying parcels but does not say those decisions must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments or markings does the application require?
- Provide a sketch showing tree locations and mark each tree with orange paint or an orange cloth. Parcels over one acre or 12.4 acres require the applicable wetland determination decision.