No applicant shall plant any tree or shrub between the curbline
(either existing or proposed) and the property line of any street
or highway shown on the Official Map of the Village unless such applicant
shall first obtain a permit therefor signed by the Superintendent.
No such permit shall be issued unless the applicant seeking
such permit shall file with the Superintendent a signed application,
in writing, setting forth the location where each tree or shrub is
to be planted and the approximate size and variety thereof. Before
a permit shall be issued there shall be deposited with the Village,
with each such application, a sum as determined from time to time
by resolution of the Board of Trustees. Said deposit shall be held
as security for the proper planting of each such tree or shrub, the
removal of all debris and the proper restoration of any grassy areas,
sidewalks and curbs. Upon the completion of such planting and compliance
with the provisions of this chapter, such deposit or any balance remaining
after deducting the cost of removing any debris or the restoration
of any grass areas shall be refunded to the applicant.
[Amended 5-15-2012 by L.L. No. 1-2012]
A. In the
event that any tree is removed without a permit when required, such
tree shall be required to be replaced by the planting of an appropriate
replacement tree as determined by the Superintendent.
B. As a condition
of receiving a tree removal permit, the permitee shall provide, with
the permit application, a plan showing a one-for-one replacement of
trees. Replacement trees shall have no less than a four-inch caliper
measured four feet above the root crown. Alternately, the applicant
may make a contribution to the Village Tree Fund in an amount set
forth in the Village’s fee schedule, which may be amended from
time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees. In cases where
multiple trees are to be removed, the applicant may combine both options
to achieve the intent of this section.
Any applicant aggrieved by a decision of the Superintendent
may appeal in writing to the Board of Trustees of the Village.