Asharoken, NY · Suffolk County
Tree Removal Permit Application
Asharoken property owners use this application to request permission to remove protected trees and provide details about each tree and the reason for removal.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit before removing protected trees in the Village of Asharoken. It asks for applicant and property information, contractor details if available, and information about each tree, including its location, size, type, and reason for removal. Include a site plan or sketch; an arborist assessment letter is required for unhealthy or hazardous trees. The Conservation Board reviews the application.
Who needs it
Asharoken property owners seeking to remove protected trees must submit this application and the required supporting documents before removing them.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required documentation to the Village Clerk during normal business hours at the address shown on the form.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, with no notarized or sworn attachment described.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit Application and read its filing instructions.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property information, then identify each tree and explain the reason for its removal.
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Gather Required Documents
Attach a site plan or sketch locating each tree; include an arborist assessment letter when required.
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Submit to the Village Clerk
Submit the completed application and documentation to the Village Clerk during normal business hours.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not describe a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required documentation to the Village Clerk during normal business hours at the address shown on the form.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- Include a site plan or sketch locating each tree. An assessment letter from a certified arborist is required for unhealthy or hazardous trees; photographs are optional.
- Can I remove a tree before the permit is issued?
- No. The form says you may not remove trees until the application has been reviewed and a permit issued. Approved permits are valid for six months.
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.