WARNING: Trimming, pruning, or removing a municipal tree without prior permit approval may result in criminal prosecution, stop-work orders, and the assessment of additional fines and penalties.
DPW will review the application and inform you of the permit status within 10 business days of receiving it. If a permit is submitted to remove a tree, a $100 fee is due upon approval. If a new tree is planted, the fee is waived.
If Planting a tree, please fill out the following fields below
If Pruning a tree, please fill out the following fields and review our Pruning Guidelines
Please fill out the following fields if you're removing a tree. Please remember that all tree debris must be removed and the stump ground.
I, the undersigned, upon approval of this permit, hereby agree to abide by its terms and conditions and to cease work immediately if required by the Director of Public Works or his/her representative. I also acknowledge that I have read and understood all relevant sections of the City's tree ordinance.
The permit holder is required to notify the Public Works office at (248) 546-2519 if the work for which the application is made changes in any way or will not be completed for any reason.