Application for Shade Tree Permit
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Overview
This document is an application form issued by the Ebensburg Borough in Pennsylvania. It is used to request a permit for work involving shade trees, such as trimming, removal, or planting.
Submission Details
- Recipient: Ebensburg Borough
- Address: 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931
- Email: eburg@ebensburgpa. com
- Fee: There is no permit fee.
- Notice Requirement: A 7-day advance notice is required for the application date.
Required Information
Applicants must provide the following details on the form:
- Date of Application
- Property Address and Zip Code
- Owner’s Name, Phone, Address, Zip Code, and E-Mail
- Contractor Information (if applicable): Name, Phone, Address, and Zip Code.
- Work Schedule: Date and Time of scheduled work.
- Tree Description: Species and exact location of the tree(s).
- Action Desired: Specific work to be performed (e. g. , trimming, tree removal, planting).
Conditions of Approval
If the permit is granted, the following conditions must be observed:
- Debris Removal: All debris (branches, foliage, trunk, firewood, sawdust) must be hauled away.
- Stump and Roots: Remaining stumps and roots must be removed, and the area dressed and seeded. Alternatively, they may be ground to a depth of eight (8") inches.
- Compliance: All work must comply with Ebensburg Borough Ordinance #591, dated September 26, 2011.
- Liability: The owner and/or contractor is responsible for all safety measures, traffic control, and any resulting damages.
Approval Section
The bottom of the form includes a section for Borough officials to:
- Mark the application as APPROVED or DISAPPROVED.
- Note any Special Conditions.
- Provide their Title, Signature, and the Date of approval.