Tree Application
Ebensburg Borough Shade Tree Permit Application
This is an application form for a Shade Tree Permit issued by the Borough of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. It is used to request permission for tree-related work such as trimming, removal, or planting on private property within the borough.
Key Details:
Issuing Authority: Ebensburg BoroughAddress: 300 W. High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931Phone: 814-472-8780Email: eburg@ebensburgpa. com
No Permit Fee: The application explicitly states there is no fee required.
Advance Notice Required: Applicants must submit the form at least 7 days before scheduled work.
Information Required on Form:
Applicants must provide:
- Date of application
- Property address and zip code
- Owner’s name, phone, address, email
- Contractor details (if applicable): name, phone, address, zip code
- Scheduled work date and time
- Tree description (species) and exact location
- Action desired (e. g. , trimming, removal, planting)
Conditions to Be Observed:
All approved work must comply with the following:
- All debris (branches, foliage, trunk, firewood, sawdust) must be hauled away.
- Remaining stump and roots must be removed or ground to a depth of 8 inches; area must be dressed and seeded.
- Work must follow Ebensburg Borough Ordinance #591, dated September 26, 2011.
- Owner and/or contractor are responsible for safety measures, traffic control, and any damages resulting from the work.
Approval Section:
At the bottom, officials may mark:
- APPROVED or DISAPPROVED
- Any special conditions (if applicable)
- Title, signature, and date of approving official
Submission Instructions:
Completed applications should be returned to the Borough of Ebensburg at the address listed above.
This form ensures that tree work in Ebensburg is conducted safely, legally, and with minimal impact on public spaces — while placing responsibility squarely on the property owner or contractor.