All terms defined in Article
II of Chapter
222 shall be given the same definitions as used in this article.
A Tree Escrow Fund shall be established by the
Township to receive and disburse replacement tree contributions under
the supervision of the Township Treasurer. Appropriations from the
Tree Escrow Fund shall be authorized by the Township Committee, with
the advice of the Shade Tree Committee, in a manner consistent with
general Township tree planning goals. This fund shall be separate
and apart from the Shade Tree Fund. Proceeds from this fund will be
used solely to plant trees as replacements for trees removed as set
forth hereinafter, but the location of these trees will not be restricted
in any way by the location of the trees removed that provided the
funds.
The requirements of this article shall be enforced
by the Township Forester/Arborist, except as otherwise provided in
this article. The failure to replace trees in accordance with this
article or otherwise provide replacement value as set forth herein
shall be deemed a failure to provide a public improvement for purposes
of bond guarantees.