Old Field, NY · Suffolk County
Tree Zoning and Environmental Assessment Permit Application
This application and Environmental Assessment Form are for property owners or authorized agents seeking Old Field zoning approval for tree removal, clearing, or related site work.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this three-page application to describe the proposed work, identify site conditions and environmental concerns, and provide information for Village review. Old Field requires a zoning permit before work begins; the application must be filed by the last Tuesday of the month to be considered at the following month’s Board meeting. The owner or authorized agent affirms the application’s statements in the affidavit.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents proposing tree removal, clearing, or related site work in Old Field should submit this application for zoning review.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Tree Zoning and Environmental Assessment Permit Application from the Village of Old Field.
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Complete the Form
Answer the project and site questions, attach or mark the required survey information, and complete the affidavit.
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Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online notary appointment.
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Submit to the Village
File the completed application with the Village of Old Field by the stated monthly deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Old Field. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application, then sign the affidavit during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized form to the Village with the required application materials.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat, so the owner or authorized agent making the statement must sign before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept the notarized form.
- When must I file the application?
- The form says to file no later than the last Tuesday of the month for consideration at the following month’s Board meeting. It also advises applicants to call Village Hall after the meeting for application status.