Kennett Square, PA · Chester County
Shade Tree Removal Permit Application
Applicants use this application to request permission from the Borough of Kennett Square to remove a shade tree.
What this form is
This application requests a permit to remove a shade tree in the Borough of Kennett Square. It asks for applicant and property details, the tree’s type and location, the reason for removal, whether the request is an emergency, and a signature and application date. If approved, the applicant must submit a $350 escrow before the permit is issued; the escrow is held for at least 365 days while the replacement tree becomes established.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking permission to remove a shade tree in the Borough of Kennett Square should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the statements are true and agrees to follow the borough ordinance.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Shade Tree Removal Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, information about the tree, the reason for removal, and whether the request is an emergency.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the application and certify that the statements are true and that you will follow the borough ordinance.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Shade Tree Removal Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant certifies the statements are true and agrees to follow the borough ordinance.
- How do I submit the Shade Tree Removal Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property information, the tree’s type and location, the reason for removal, whether the request is an emergency, and the applicant’s signature and application date.
- Is there an escrow for an approved permit?
- If the permit is approved, the applicant must submit $350 escrow before it is issued. The form says the escrow will be held for at least 365 days while the replacement tree becomes established.