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2. Department of Public Works - Division of Forestry
   Application for Tree Removal Permit

4. Address of Proposed Work*
6. Owner's Full Name*
7. Telephone Number*
9. Contractor
10. Contractor's Telephone Number
12. Contractor's Address, City, State, Zip
14. Email Address*

16. Each tree being removed requires a completed form.

18. Location of Tree*

    Choose one.

    1. Front yard

    1. Rear yard

    1. Corner

    1. Side yard
20. Attach a site plan with location of tree to be removed*

21. Site Plan Example

23. Trees in the parkway may not be removed by property owners.  Contact Public Works at 847-360-0944 to report the issue with the tree.

25. Diameter of tree (in inches)*

    This measurement should be taken at 54 inches above ground.

26. Attached photo of measurement*
28. Is the Tree less than 20 inches in diameter?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
30. Species*
31. Attach photo of tree, bark, leaves/needles to confirm*
33. CHECK IF TREE IS

    1. Poses immediate danger to people or property
    2. Hazardous Condition
    3. Diseased or Dead**
    4. Conservation area
    5. Tree preservation area
35. Reason for removal*
37. ** If dead, dying or diseased, a letter from a licensed arborist may be requested.

    1. I understand a letter may be requested.

39. DO NOT PUT ANY BRUSH OR LOGS ON THE PARKWAY FROM REMOVAL.   THE OWNER/CONTRACTOR MUST DISPOSE OF ALL DEBRIS.

43. REMOVED TREES MUST BE REPLACED PER THE TREE PRESERVATION AND LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE.

45. Section 2.10.2 of the Tree Preservation and Landscaping Ordinance has information regarding replacement. 
    Most trees must be replaced on an inch-for-inch basis, with a minimum of 3” diameter. (Ex: Removing a 6” diameter tree, replacing with two 3” diameter trees or one 6” diameter tree)
    Replacement trees must be an approved species from the Morton Arboretum Northern Illinois Tree Species List. 
    Diseased, dying or dead trees do not have to be replaced.

47. Diameter of replacement tree(s) in inches*
49. Species of replacement tree(s)*
51. Location of replacement tree(s)*
53. Attach a site plan with location of replacement tree(s)*

    If location changes, follow up with an updated site plan.  (Site plan example above.)

56. Waiver or Reduction

    Per the Tree Preservation and Landscape Ordinance, in issuing a permit authorizing the removal of a tree or in establishing the replacement requirement for a tree, the size of each replacement tree shall be no less than three inches in diameter at 54" of the ground (also called DBH) at the time of planting. The location and species of the replacement tree shall be approved by the Director of Planning & Zoning. 
    
    The Director may waive or reduce the requirement for planting a replacement tree(s). In the case of such waiver or reduction, an allowance is made for a cash-in-lieu-of contribution of $125 for every caliper inch which is not replaced. Replacement of trees will be based on the “inch for inch” definition in the ordinance.  Noxious or restricted trees shall be replaced on an inch for two inch basis. Deciduous trees shall only be replaced with deciduous trees.  Dead, dying or diseased trees shall not require replacement. A tree which is transplanted on site is also not required to be replaced. 

    Would you like to be considered for a waiver or reduction?

    1. Yes
    2. No
60. Code Acknowledgement*

    BY SIGNING, THE PROPERTY OWNER AND/OR CONTRACTOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE CITY CODE CONTAINS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO TREE REMOVAL AND THAT TREE REMOVAL IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE WILL RESULT IN FINES AND PENALTIES AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CODE,

    1. I acknowledge and understand.
62. Owner or Contractor Signature
63. Date
    Date
65. Approval and Expiration

    
    

    The approval process may take approximately 14 business days from the date of submittal.

    PERMIT EXPIRES SIX MONTHS AFTER DATE OF ISSUANCE.  TREES MUST BE REPLACED DURING THE TIME THE ISSUED PERMIT IS VALID.

    
    

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67. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
68. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

69. Submit

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