Asharoken, NY · Suffolk County
Tree Removal Permit Application
Property owners apply to the Village of Asharoken for permission to remove trees and provide information about each tree and the removal request.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit before removing trees that meet the form’s stated size or property-removal thresholds. It asks for applicant and property details, contractor information, and details about each tree, including its location, size, and reason for removal. Include a site map and, when required, a certified arborist assessment; the Conservation Board reviews the application before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to remove trees covered by the application’s stated thresholds must submit it before removing those trees.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required documentation to the Village Clerk during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or email it to [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized attachment is specified, though an arborist assessment may be required for unhealthy or hazardous trees.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit Application and read its filing instructions before completing it.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, then identify each tree by type, location, size, and reason for removal.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a site map or sketch identifying each tree. Add a certified arborist assessment for unhealthy or hazardous trees.
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Submit to the Village Clerk
Deliver the application during the listed business hours or email it to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It does not specify a notarized attachment, though an arborist assessment may be required for unhealthy or hazardous trees.
- How do I submit the tree removal application?
- Submit the application and required documentation to the Village Clerk during the listed business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or email it to [email protected].
- What documents should accompany the application?
- Include a site plan or sketch showing each tree in relation to structures. An assessment letter from a certified arborist is required for unhealthy or hazardous trees; photographs are encouraged.
- Can I remove a tree before the permit is issued?
- No. The application states that you may not remove trees until the application has been reviewed and a permit has been issued.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Removal Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Asharoken form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.