[Amended 11-9-2020 by L.L. No. 10-2020]
The Commission shall serve as an advisory commission with the
following powers and authority:
A. Tree removal permit applications. The Commission shall review tree
removal applications and make recommendations and/or provide advice
in accordance with the review procedure provided herein. The Commission
does not grant or deny applications, as that power is vested herein
with the Building Department. A recommendation shall be made by a
concurring vote of not less than two votes, where there is a three-member
Board, and three votes, where there is a four- or five-member Board.
[Amended 6-13-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022, effective 6-17-2022]
B. Upon written request by the Building Department or the Administrator,
the Commission may provide advice concerning the removal and/or replacement
of any trees in the Village, including any trees in the public right-of-way.
While trees in the public right-of-way do not require a tree removal
application or permit, the Board of Trustees, after consultation with
the Commission, may, by resolution, adopt policy guidelines for the
care and maintenance of trees in the public right-of-way.
C. Upon written request of the Board of Trustees, the Planning Board
or the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Commission may provide advice
concerning the removal or planting of any tree.
D. The Village may maintain and update a preferred species list. The
Commission may provide the Village with recommendations for inclusion
on the preferred species list.