Greencastle, PA · Franklin County
Application for Shade Tree Permit
Greencastle applicants use this form to request a permit for tree removal, planting, trimming, or moving trees in a street right-of-way.
What this form is
The application requests a Shade Tree Commission permit for removing, planting, trimming, or moving trees within a street right-of-way; the proposed work should not begin until a permit is granted. It asks for applicant and property owner details, work location and description, affected trees or shrubs, any replacement proposal, the work period, and the firm or organization performing the work.
Who needs it
Anyone proposing to remove, plant, trim, or move trees within a Greencastle street right-of-way must apply for a Shade Tree Commission permit.
How to submit it
Complete the application and submit it to the Borough Manager at Borough of Greencastle, 60 N. Washington Street, Greencastle, PA 17225; the form states there is no fee.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Shade Tree Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the applicant and owner information, work location and details, affected trees or shrubs, replacement proposal if applicable, and work period.
- 3
Identify The Work Firm
Enter the firm or organization performing the work; the form says it must be on the approved Arborist-Tree Surgeon List.
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Sign And Submit
Sign the application and submit it to the Borough Manager. Do not begin the proposed work until a permit has been granted.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Shade Tree Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Shade Tree Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application to the Borough Manager at Borough of Greencastle, 60 N. Washington Street, Greencastle, PA 17225. The form says there is no fee.
- What tree work requires a permit?
- A Shade Tree Commission permit is required to remove, plant, trim, or move trees located within a street right-of-way.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property owner details, work location and description, affected trees or shrubs, replacement plans if applicable, the work period, and the firm or organization performing the work.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Shade Tree Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Greencastle form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.