What does the Tree Removal Permit Application ask for?

It asks for the job address, owner and contractor details, tree species, size and number, and whether at least two trees will remain in front.

What must I include with the application?

A site plan showing all trees on the lot is required. If fewer than two trees will remain in front, the form says a tree replacement plan is required.

Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?

No. The owner and contractor sign and date the application; the document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?

Submit it to the City of Clear Lake Shores at 1006 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565, with the required site plan.

Clear Lake Shores, TX · Galveston County

No notary required

Tree Removal Permit Application

Property owners or contractors use this application to request city approval for tree removal at a Clear Lake Shores job address.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for tree removal and provide the job address, owner and contractor details, and information about the trees. A site plan showing all trees on the lot is required; if fewer than two trees will remain in front, a tree replacement plan is required. The Building Official reviews and approves permit applications, and work must not start before the permit is issued.

Who needs it

Owners or contractors seeking approval to remove trees at a Clear Lake Shores property should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Clear Lake Shores, 1006 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565, with a site plan showing all trees on the lot.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner and contractor sign and date the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit Application for a Clear Lake Shores property.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the job address, owner and contractor information, and details about the trees to be removed.
3
Gather Required Plans
Include a site plan showing all trees on the lot; include a tree replacement plan if fewer than two trees will remain in front.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and site plan to the City of Clear Lake Shores, 1006 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Tree Removal Permit Application ask for?: It asks for the job address, owner and contractor details, tree species, size and number, and whether at least two trees will remain in front.
What must I include with the application?: A site plan showing all trees on the lot is required. If fewer than two trees will remain in front, the form says a tree replacement plan is required.
Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?: No. The owner and contractor sign and date the application; the document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?: Submit it to the City of Clear Lake Shores at 1006 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565, with the required site plan.

Need something notarized?

This Tree Removal Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.