As used in this article, the terms hereinafter set forth shall
be defined and deemed to have the following meanings:
CASH LANDSCAPE BOND
A cash deposit in United States currency, bank or certified
check made out payable to the Borough of River Edge.
COMMISSION
The Board of Shade Tree Commissioners of the Borough of River
Edge including any of its duly appointed members and any of its duly
authorized agents.
GROSS FLOOR AREA
The gross floor area of a principal structure or building
measured from exterior walls of the building or principal structure.
ISA
The International Society of Arboriculture.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Any road, easement, passageway or area under the jurisdiction
and control of the Borough of River Edge.
REGULATED PROJECT
Any undertaking involving new construction or development
of existing residential property affecting 50% or more of the existing
gross floor area said property, 50% or more of the existing floor
area or demolition of an existing principal building affecting 50%
of the total gross floor area.
REGULATED TREE
Any living woody perennial plant having a diameter greater
than 1 1/2 inches measured at a point four inches above the base of
the root flare. This definition shall apply to any tree situated in
or along any public property, park, field, public right-of-way, easement
or encumbrance under the ownership and control of the Borough of River
Edge. The term "regulated tree" shall also mean public tree(s) as
provided in the context within the article.
[Amended 8-4-2014 by Ord. No. 1812]
SHADE TREE REPLACEMENT FUND
"Trust Other Fund - Dedicated Shade Tree Commission Escrow
Account" and is the dedicated depository account of the Shade Tree
Commission for tree permit fees, tree replacement fees, expert fees
and cash landscape bonds.
[Added 2-19-2013 by Ord. No. 1779]
An application for a tree protection permit shall be accompanied
by the required fees as set forth below:
A. Administration or application fee for the processing of each tree
removal permit is $25. Any subsequent application or request shall
be subject to the same fee requirement.
B. Escrow deposit where Shade Tree Commission determines that a tree
expert is needed for tree evaluation. Expert fees incurred by the
Commission shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
C. All deposits from this section shall be deposited into the Shade
Tree Replacement Fund.
[Added 2-19-2013 by Ord. No. 1779]
If any sentence, section, clause or other portion of this article,
or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, shall for
any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or repeal the remainder
of this article.
All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
This article shall take effect immediately upon final passage
and publication as required by law.