The regulating, planting, care and control of shade and ornamental trees
and shrubbery upon and in the streets, highways, public places, parks and
parkways, except county parks and parkways, of the Borough of Riverdale, shall
be exercised by and be under the authority of a commission which shall be
known as the “Shade Tree Commission of the Borough of Riverdale.”
[Amended 6-20-2005 by Ord. No. 10-2005]
The Commission shall consist of five members and up to two alternatives
appointed by the Mayor, who shall be residents of the municipality and shall
serve without compensation.
Said Shade Tree Commission of the Borough of Riverdale shall exercise
all the powers possessed by a Shade Tree Commission for regulating, planting,
care and control of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery upon the public
highways and municipal parks in accordance with Chapter 64 of Revised Statutes
of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 40:64-1 to and including 40:64-14, the supplements
and amendments thereof.