Borough of Woodbury Heights, NJ Chapter 33 Shade Trees

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodbury Heights 6-28-76 as Ord. No. 6-1976. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 33-1 Responsibility for maintenance.

A. All shade trees and ornamental trees along public streets, highways, parks, parkways and walkways are the property of the Borough of Woodbury Heights, but property owners adjacent to said trees shall have the responsibilities of maintaining these trees in a safe manner.

B. Property owners are to maintain all shade trees and ornamental trees in such a manner as not to interfere with the safe movement of pedestrians or motor vehicles.

§ 33-2 Restrictions.

A. All trees bordering public walkways will have no overhanging of limbs or branches on said walkways, for a height of at least seven feet from the ground, wherever possible.

B. No ornamental shrub shall encroach upon public walkways or public streets.

§ 33-3 Violations and penalties.

A fine of up to $100 may be levied for violations of any shade tree ordinance or for the willful destruction of any shade tree, ornamental tree, shrubbery, bushes or any other plant located on public streets, walkways, parks or parkways.