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Chevy Chase Village
Statement of Appeal for Tree Removal Permit
Subject Property:
Briefly Describe the Proposed Tree Removal (provide additional detail on following pages):
Applicant Name(s) ( List all property owners):
Daytime telephone: Cell:
E-mail:
Address (if different from property address):
For Village staff use:
Date this form received:_____________________ Tree Removal Permit Appeal No:________________
Filing Requirements:
(Application will not be accepted or reviewed until the application is complete.)
Completed Chevy Chase Village Statement of Appeal for Tree Removal Permit (this form)
Denied Chevy Chase Village Tree Removal Permit Application
Chevy Chase Village Tree Inspection Report from Village Arborist
Surveys, plats, landscaping plans/specifications, or other accurate drawings showing
boundaries, dimensions, and area of the property, as well as the location and dimensions of all
structures/fences/walls/etc. and the tree(s) sought to be removed.
Appeal fee (See fee schedule in Chapter 6 of the Village Code).
Affidavit
I hereby certify that I have the authority to submit the foregoing appeal, that all owners of the property
have signed below, that I have read and understand all requirements and that I or an authorized
representative will appear at the scheduled public hearing in this matter. I hereby authorize the Village
Manager, or the Manager’s designee, the Board of Managers, and members of the Village Tree
Committee, to enter onto the subject property for the purposes of assessing the site in relation to this
appeal. I hereby declare and affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all matters and facts set forth in the
foregoing statement are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Applicant’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _________________
Applicant’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _________________
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Describe the basis for the appeal (attach additional pages as needed)
Describe the reasons why the tree removal would not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare nor the
reasonable use of adjoining properties:
Describe the reasons why the tree removal would not substantially impair the intent and purpose of Chapter 17
of the Chevy Chase Village Code, entitled Urban Forest:
Describe whether the tree exhibits any of the following criteria: (i) is diseased beyond restoration, insect infested
beyond restoration, or injured beyond restoration; (ii) is dead or dying, or in danger of falling; (iii) constitutes a
hazard to the safety of persons; (iv) constitutes a hazard to the safety of property; (v) constitutes a hazard and
threatens injury to, or would have a negative effect on the health of other trees; (vi) is injurious to or creates a
condition injurious to the health of a person, certified to by a qualified medical practitioner:
Describe the reasons for wanting to remove or destroy the tree(s):
Describe the reasons, if any, cited by residents who are either in favor of or in opposition to the issuance of the
requested tree removal permit:
If the desired tree clearing is necessary to achieve proposed development, construction or land use otherwise
permitted under the Village Code, describe the proposed project and/or land use and any reason(s) why there is
no reasonable alternative to the tree removal:
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Describe any proposed reforestation and whether the proposed reforestation includes any trees that meet the
Village standards for reforestation (i.e., deciduous hardwood trees that are least 2 ½ inches in caliper at the time
of installation and of a species that achieves a mature height of at least 45 feet):
Describe any hardship that would result if the requested tree removal is denied:
Describe the reasons why preserving the tree(s) is not desirable because of the age, size or outstanding qualities,
including uniqueness, rarity or species specimen, of the tree(s):
Describe any other relevant matters that you believe would promote fairness and justice in deciding this appeal:
In authorizing a Tree Removal Permit as a result of this appeal, the Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers
may require such conditions, terms or restrictions as it deems necessary in order to protect the public, health,
safety or welfare, the reasonable use of adjoining properties and that will substantially effectuate the purpose
and intent of Chapter 17 of the Chevy Chase Village Code.
Appeal Fee: $250.00
Checks Payable To: Chevy Chase Village
5906 Connecticut Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Fee Paid:
Date Paid:
Staff Signature:
Date: