Applications for a permit shall be made to the Township Engineer
and shall contain the following information:
A. The name and address of the applicant.
B. The name and address of the owner of the property from which the
tree(s) are to be removed.
C. A tree removal and replacement plan.
D. Any other information which may reasonably be required to enable
the application to be properly evaluated, including, but not limited
to, a description of the purpose for which the application is to be
made, e.g., clearing land for agricultural use, harvesting timber,
fire protection, private parks, scenic improvements, hardship, danger
to adjacent properties, removal of diseased or damaged trees, transplanting
or removal in a growing condition to other locations, installation
of utilities, or drainage of surface water.
The Township Engineer shall inspect the trees and the property
which are the subject of the permit application for the purpose of
enforcing this chapter.
[Amended 12-18-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-15]
A. Except as noted below, any destruction or removal of trees, except
specimen trees, shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter
if the trees sought for destruction or removal are:
(1) Growing on property actually being used as a nursery, garden center
or orchard.
(2) Removed in accordance with a woodland management plan approved by
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Township
Engineer.
(3) Located on a working farm and either cleared in accordance with a
soil conservation plan approved by the Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) or exempted from DEP requirements.
(4) Located on property of less than one acre, provided no more than
five trees are to be removed within any one-year period.
(5) Less than five inches in diameter at point of measure, which point
of measure shall be five feet from the ground.
(6) So located or in such a condition as to require their removal or
destruction for the public health, safety or welfare.
Exemption requests being sought by an applicant under Subsection
A(6) must be accompanied by a report from a tree expert licensed by the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts documenting the location and condition of trees that are proposed for removal or destruction for public health, safety, or welfare reasons. Applicants for exemptions under Subsection
A(6) shall be required as a condition of such an exemption to replace trees in accordance with the standards in §
288-4 of the Code.
B. The determination as to whether an exemption applies shall be made
by the Township Engineer.
Upon application for a tree removal permit, the applicant shall
be charged the fee of $15 per tree, up to a maximum of $600 per acre
or part thereof, to be cleared.
All tree removal permits shall be limited to one year from date
of issuance. If the approved tree removal has not occurred within
one year, a new permit must be applied for and is subject to the payment
of new fees. If, however, the applicant diligently pursues other governmental
approval(s), or if approved development is ongoing, the permit may
be renewed for up to two six-month periods. A renewal fee of $75 shall
be due and payable for each renewal.