New Paltz, NY · Ulster County
Tree Removal Application
Property applicants use this application to ask the Shade Tree Commission to review proposed tree removal or pruning in the Village of New Paltz.
What this form is
Use this application to ask the Shade Tree Commission to review tree removal or pruning on a property in the Village of New Paltz. It asks for applicant and property details, the number and type of trees, the proposed action, reasons for removal, and whether an arborist was consulted. Include supporting documents and photographs; an emergency removal checkbox is provided.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Shade Tree Commission review of tree removal or pruning in the Village of New Paltz should complete this application.
How to submit it
Return the form to the Building Department to be forwarded to the Shade Tree Commission. Send supporting documents and photographs to [email protected] or deliver physical photographs to the Building Department Office.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it has no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant signs the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, tree information, proposed actions, reasons for removal, and arborist information if applicable.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Gather supporting documents and photographs for the application.
- 4
Submit To The Building Department
Return the form to the Building Department. Send supporting materials by email or deliver physical photographs to the Building Department Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Application?
- No. The application has no notary block or sworn attachment; the applicant signs the application.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Application?
- Return it to the Building Department for forwarding to the Shade Tree Commission. Send supporting documents and photographs to [email protected], or deliver physical photographs to the Building Department Office.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the number and type of trees, whether each will be removed or pruned, reasons for removal, and whether an arborist was consulted.
- Can I indicate that a tree removal is an emergency?
- Yes. The application includes a checkbox for emergency removal, identified on the form as removal before 30 days.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Removal Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another New Paltz form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.