For each tree removed having a caliper of more than nine inches
measured at a height of four feet from the finished or existing grade
level, the applicant shall prepare a replanting scheme on other treeless
portions of the property to counterpoise the clearing and grading
of the tree area where such clearing and grading was necessitated
by the site plan or unless otherwise provided in accordance with the
requirements of an approved site plan or preliminary subdivision.
The Township Engineer shall also require that if the site to
be cleared does not permit the replanting of the trees, an off-site
tract may be selected for such replanting, and an off-site plan shall
be prepared by the applicant.
[Added 1-17-2012 by Ord. No. 12-01; amended 6-19-2023 by Ord. No. 23-21; 11-20-2023 by Ord. No. 23-33]
The Director of Public Works or the Director of the Shade Tree
Commission shall enforce this article. Any person(s) who is found
to be in violation of the provisions of this article shall be subject
to a fine of $875. The removal of a tree of significance is not subject
to a fine limit, which shall be fixed by the Municipal Court of the
Township of Clark in its discretion, but such fine shall in no event
be less than $875.