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Waiver for Exempt Trees*
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  • Instructions
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  • Attachments
  • Fees and Certifications
Instructions

Basic Application Requirements

Applicant shall review form & become familiar with the application requirements.
The form does not have an option to save and come back. Please have the following ready:

  • Contact details (name, address, phone #)
  • Narrative of purpose
  • Aerial map (e.g. Google map), survey, plan, sketch showing locations, sizes (DBH), species, number of trees to be removed
  • Replacement plan with locations, caliper (1.5-inch minimum required), species
  • Sketch must show contractor access through your driveway to protect public infrastructure from any damage; the Township Engineer may consider alternate locations for good cause shown, but this will require a Street / Right-of-Way Opening Permit
  • Deer protection is required for 2 years after planting
  • Photos of trees to be removed

Please note:

  • Other information may be requested to support application
  • Application fees and contributions will be assessed after applications are reviewed
  • No fees apply to trees determined to be Exempt

Guidance and References:

Email
Phone #
Contractor Information
Lot
Contact Person Name
Contractor Same as Applicant?
City, State, ZIP
Company Name
Address
Emergency Phone #
Block
Email
City, State, ZIP
Address
Property Owner Information (for location of work site)
City, State, ZIP
Applicant Information
Phone #
Company Name
Applicant Same as Property Owner?
Full Name
Address
Full Name
Phone #
Email
Total # of Trees
Total Trees You are Replanting
Minimum Required Replacement Trees
Trees interfering with septic or, growing in sewer easement
Description for removal of non-exempt Trees (subject to replanting)
Application to remove non-exempt Trees
Quantity To Be Removed
Trees <6-inch DBH (street trees and trees planted as a Township requirement, are not exempt)
Trees posing a public health/safety concern (e.g. leaning over road)
1.5" – 6” new tree (e.g. street tree or tree planted as a Township requirement)
DBH = diameter at breast height; the diameter of the tree when measured 4.5 feet above the ground on the uphill side of the tree.
Trees within 50’ of primary building only (e.g. accessory structures do not count)
Waiver Application for Exempt Trees
Contribution
18 - < 30" Tree
Check All That Apply
> 6" Street Tree Only
Description for Removal of Trees meeting Exemption Criteria
Please explain why you are removing trees. Provide a separate description for each category selected above. if not applicable, N/A (for the exempt trees).
Nurseries
# of Trees
*No application Fee applies to trees confirmed by the Township of Montgomery to be exempt
Airport Hazard Area
Farms with approved woodland management plan
> 30" Tree
# of Trees you are Replanting *
Dead or, Diseased
6" - < 18" Tree
DBH = diameter at breast height; the diameter of the tree when measured 4.5 feet above the ground on the uphill side of the tree.
Please explain why you are removing trees. For example, proposed construction project, aesthetics, etc.
Size Category (DBH)
Street Tree = tree within public Right-of-Way or within 25 feet of the road edge.
Invasive species (please specify in comments)
*Replanting less than the minimum # of replacement trees requires contributions to the Tree Replacement Fund ($500.00 per tree)
Total Minimum Required Replacement Trees
  • You can use our online GIS maps found here and toggle on the aerial image
  • Sketch must show contractor access through your driveway to protect public infrastructure from any damage; the Township Engineer may consider alternate locations for good cause shown, but this will require a Street / Right-of-Way Opening Permit 
  • Deer protection is required for 2 years after planting
    • Attachments
    Replacement plan with locations, caliper (1.5-inch minimum required), species

    Upload Planting Plan / Sketch, and photographs of trees to be removed.

    The plan uploaded must contain the following information:

    Aerial map (e.g. Google map), survey, plan, sketch showing locations, sizes (DBH), species, number of trees to be removed.
    Type Full Name :
    Sign With Hand
    Certification
    Fees
    Applicant Signature
    Please note that by submitting your application you understand that the application fees and contribution fees will be assessed after the review of the application. No application fee applies to trees confirmed by the Township of Montgomery to be exempt.
    Fee Description Fee
    Application Fee $40.00 (1-4 trees) + $20.00 each additional tree
    OR
    $800.00 Major Development (see Township Code 16-5.2)
    Contribution Fee $500.00 per tree not planted