There is hereby established and created in and for the Borough
of Woodcliff Lake a Shade Tree Committee which shall be known as the
"Shade Tree Committee of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake."
Advising the governing body on all matters concerning the regulation,
planting, removal, care and control of shade and ornamental trees
and shrubbery upon and in the streets, highways, public places and
parkways shall be exercised by and be under the authority of the Shade
Tree Committee of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake.
The Shade Tree Committee of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake shall
consist of no less than five members who shall be residents of the
Borough and who shall serve without salary.
The Chairman and all members of the Shade Tree Committee shall
be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve for one-year terms. All
existing members of the entity commonly known as the "Shade Tree Commission"
or "Shade Tree Committee" shall be members of the entity organized
hereunder.
The Shade Tree Committee of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake shall
have the authority to offer advice to the governing body as to:
A. The regulation, planting, removal and care of shade and ornamental
trees and shrubbery now located or which may hereafter be planted
in any public highway, park or parkway of the Borough of Woodcliff
Lake, including the planting, trimming, spraying, care and protection
thereof.
B. The ground surrounding such trees and shrubbery, so far as may be
necessary for their proper growth, care and protection.
C. The removal of any tree or part thereof dangerous to the public safety.
D. Recommend that trees are necessary in particular areas and, with
the consent of the Mayor and Council, that the cost of planting such
trees shall be borne by the Borough.
F. Suggest the creation, alteration, amendment or repeal of any and
all rules and regulations necessary or proper for carrying out the
provisions of this chapter.
G. Partner with the appropriate experts and advise the governing body
as to the administration of treatment to, or the removal of any tree
situated upon private property which is believed to harbor a disease
or insects readily communicable to neighboring healthy trees in the
care of the municipality and enter upon private property for that
purpose.
[Amended 8-30-2016 by Ord. No. 16-13]
H. Review and evaluate the removal of heritage trees on any property as pursuant to a request for heritage tree removal pursuant to Chapter
355, Article
II, Tree Preservation, of the Code of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake.
I. Review proposed construction projects if referred to by the Planning
Board and the Board of Adjustment on:
(1) Single residential lot where review is mandated by ordinance.
(2) Small residential subdivision (up to six lots).
(3) Small commercial development.
(4) Small office development.
J. Planting and removal of street trees throughout Woodcliff Lake.
K. Arbor Day planting and ceremony.
L. Recommendation of shade tree species.
M. Control of street tree maintenance.
N. Advise as to the budget for street trees, maintenance and continuing
education.
O. Review of applications, inspections, responses and related correspondence
and meetings as required with an utility company representative.
P. Undertake continuing education as to trees.
Q. Embrace worthwhile tree-related programs.
Except as hereinafter provided, the initial cost of trees planted
by the Borough at the recommendation of the Committee, the cost of
planting them, the cost of posts, boxes or guards used for the protection
thereof and the cost of removal of any trees dangerous to public safety
shall be the responsibility of the Borough.
The Committee shall give reasonable notice of its intention
to remove, or cause the removal of a tree or part of a tree dangerous
to public safety, unless public safety requires immediate removal,
in which case no notice shall be necessary.
[Amended 8-30-2016 by Ord. No. 16-13]
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to make
the Committee or any member thereof responsible for the death or injury
of any person or for any injury to any property or highway, tree or
shrub.
[Amended 8-30-2016 by Ord. No. 16-13]
A. All shade trees required of developers as a condition for final approval
of a subdivision shall be planted pursuant to the requirements of
the Shade Tree Committee by the developer, or its agents, during regular
spring and fall programs, and the cost of the same shall be charged
to said developers in an amount and in the manner determined by the
Shade Tree Committee.
B. The tree planting contractor shall supply and plant the trees in
accordance with the specifications provided by the Shade Tree Committee.
The developer shall provide a two-year guarantee of all trees and
workmanship to the Borough of Woodcliff Lake. The Shade Tree Committee
shall determine the acceptance date for all tree planting to start
and final acceptance.