Application for Tree Removal

Proposed Tree Removal Location

Premise Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Center Name:

Unit #:

Suite #:

Lot #:

Directions to Site:

Applicant Information

Name

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Mailing Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Property Owner Information

Name

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Mailing Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Contractor Information

Company Name:

Phone Number:

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Mailing Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Name of Contact:

First NameLast Name

Proposed Project Information

Description of Proposed Work:

Number of Trees Impacted:

Number of Tree Stumps Removed:

Is this in the Critical Area?

Stump Removal Method:

Rows	Type of Tree (Species)	Circumference (in inches) at 4 an 1/2 feet from ground**	Distance (in feet) from road	Health Characteristics of Trees
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** Click here for instructions on How to Measure a Tree

This section is to be completed by the OWNER or AUTHORIZED AGENT

I hereby certify that I have read and understood the above requirements; and I have the authority to make this application, the information given is correct, and the referenced project shall be in compliance with Town, County, and State guidelines.

Signature

Printed Name:

First NameLast Name

Date

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Approval by the Zoning Administrator of the Town of Chesapeake Beach, MD

(to be sent for review upon submission of this form)

Urban Forest Ordinance: The Town of Chesapeake Beach adopted the Urban Forest Ordinance on July 20, 2023 by Ord. No. O-23-18.

Per the ordinance, trees worthy of protection include 1) trees on private property with trunks that measure at least 50 inches in circumference at 4 1/2 feet above ground level if located less than or equal to 50 feet from a public street, 2) trees on private property with trunks that measure at least 75 inches in circumference at 4 1/2 feet above the ground level, if located more than 50 feet from a public street or sidewalk.

Photos of trees and vegetation to be removed are required to document the health of the vegetation.

Extraction of root systems, including those of invasive vine material, also requires a grading permit. This does not pertain to stump grinding.

Individual trees proposed for removal must be marked with flagging or paint for field inspection purposes.

Trees and vegetation to be removed must be mitigated by replanting with native plants or paying mitigation fees. Replanting with native species is required. A refundable planting bond is requred for all plantings to assure adequate survival of the planting.

Mitigation is determined during permit review.

Access to the water/pier must be non-structural and non-pervious. The size of the pathway and limits of disturbance must be included on the sketch and flagged on the property.

Pruning of trees may only be performed by the homeowner or a state of Maryland Licensed Tree Expert. All work shall be performed to industry standards (ANSI A300). Topping of trees is not permitted and may be considered a violation. No permit is required for pruning limited to the lower 1/3 of the height of the tree.

The project is not exempt from other federal, state, or local permits that may be required for the proposed activity. Any required state and federal permits must be obtained prior to permit approval.

Proposed activities within a wetland, at or below mean high-water, or within wetlands or waterways require review/approval by the Department of Natural Resources, Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Department of the Environement, and Calvert County. A copy of all state and federal permits or Letter(s) of Exemption must accompany this permit application.

The permit must be posted conspicuously at the front of the property.

This permit application and all required information must be submitted to the Town of Chesapeake Beach, once approved, the permit may be required to be submitted to Calvert County agencies; incomplete packages and/or unsigned applications will result in processing delays.