Suffolk, VA · City of Suffolk
Tree Protection Agreement
Property owners, their agents, or contract purchasers sign this agreement to confirm tree protection measures for a Suffolk property.
What this form is
The Tree Protection Agreement records a commitment to protect existing trees on a property, as required by the City of Suffolk’s Unified Development Ordinance provision cited on the form. It asks for the application number, project and property details, site plan identification, signer’s contact information, role, signature, and date. The signer agrees to mark the tree protection area, prevent encroachment, and replace vegetation removed from that area.
Who needs it
A property owner, property owner’s agent, or contract purchaser signs this agreement for a property with a tree protection area identified on its site plan.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Planning Department at 442 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 1858, Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1858.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Agreement
Download the Tree Protection Agreement PDF.
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Complete the Property Details
Enter the application number, project name, property location, and site plan identification.
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Add Signer Information
Provide the signer’s name and contact information, select the signer’s role, and sign and date the agreement.
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Submit to the Planning Department
Submit the completed agreement to the Planning Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Tree Protection Agreement cover?
- It records commitments to mark the tree protection area, prevent encroachment, and replace vegetation removed from that area.
- Who signs the agreement?
- The form provides signature options for a property owner, the owner’s agent, or a contract purchaser.
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Protection Agreement?
- No. This document is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Tree Protection Agreement?
- Submit it to the Planning Department at 442 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 1858, Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1858.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Protection Agreement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Suffolk form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.