Somers, NY · Westchester County
Tree Preservation Application
Somers property owners or their authorized applicants use this application to request a permit before removing trees when the town’s requirements apply.
What this form is
The application requests a tree removal permit and asks for applicant and property details, the number and purpose of trees to be removed, and a sketch or site plan. The form says a permit is required for specified locations and tree-removal quantities; call the town before any tree cutting. A site plan is required for clearing and must be certified by a listed professional.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking tree removal covered by the town’s permit requirements should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Town of Somers Engineering Department, 335 Route 202, Somers, New York 10589. The form lists a fee of $50 for the first five trees and $15 for each additional tree.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires the applicant’s and owner’s signatures, with no notarized or sworn attachment identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Tree Preservation Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the applicant, owner, property, tree quantity, and removal purpose information, then sign and date where indicated.
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Gather Required Materials
Include written owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner. For clearing, provide a site plan certified by an arborist, landscape architect, or professional forester.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application to the Town of Somers Engineering Department at 335 Route 202, Somers, New York 10589.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Tree Preservation Application request?
- It asks for applicant and owner contact details, subject property information, the number and purpose of trees to be removed, and a sketch or site plan.
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Preservation Application?
- No. The application calls for applicant and owner signatures and dates, but does not require notarization. It identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Tree Preservation Application?
- Submit it to the Town of Somers Engineering Department, 335 Route 202, Somers, New York 10589. The form lists a fee based on the number of trees.
- When does Somers require a tree removal permit?
- The form lists requirements for specified areas, including regulated buffer zones, wetlands, and steep slopes, and for removing more than a stated number of trees on a property.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Preservation Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Somers form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.