Staff from the Environmental Department will come at the schduled time to take pictures, record relevant information, and give their assessment. The staff member will then notify the homeowner whether or not they can
cut, trim and/or remove the tree(s) without a wetland or woodland permit needed.
If no permit is needed:
The Staff member and homeowner will sign a Safety Tree Issue Form. The form will contain property and contact information as well as which trees can be trimmed or removed. By signing the form, the staff member agrees that the subject trees named do not need a woodland or wetland permit. The homeowner agrees that he/she can cut or trim the trees, (West Bloomfield Township is not responsible for removal of trees), but will not harm any others in the protected area. Upon request, a copy of this form can be emailed to the homeowner.
If the Environmental Department does not clear the tree removal:
The Environmental Department staff member may assess that the tree(s) are not dying, decaying, diseased, or dead. In this case there is no clearance for removal or trimming. At this time, the homeowner has the option to apply for a wetland/woodland setback permit to request removal.
