PB Resolution Adoption TC Ordinance 2616-20:Ch. XXV Amendments&Supplements re: Tree Removal #20-05

submitted in connection with a development application, or a parcel upon which a new development is contemplated. | Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Line spacing: single, | 45. Cut down or remove any tree unless the cutting or removal is performed by a tree No. billets or hammering care professional: (i) duly licensed under the Tree Expert and Tree Care Operator Licensing Act, N.J.S.A. 45:15C-11. et. seq.; and (ii) is registered with the Township _——{ Formatted: Underfine _) of West Orange Department of Public Works. Formatted: Underline 5] ¢. Exemptions. The following are exempt trom the permit requirement of Subsection a above: 1. For purposes of administrative convenience, up to three living trees may be removed day period. This exemption shall only apply to trees with bases that are more than two feet (2°) from any property boundary. For enforcement and record-keeping purposes, every person or business on an improved lot within any three-hundred-sixty-fi removing one or more trees pursuant to this exemption shall file a tree removal report with the officer on a form to be provided by hirt-er-herthe officer, to document the tree(s) removed and date of removal. The tree removal report shall be filed no thanwithir five days beforeef removal of the tree(s). 2. Cutting down or removal of a nonviable tree, or a tree that is an immediate hazard to structures or human life or property_provided that the tree stumps must remain for subsequent inspection by the officer; and 3. Activities lawfully conducted on public lands or rights-of-way by or on behalf of a local, County, State, Federal or other governmental agency or entity, or a utility company. 4, Tree removal in conjunction with a Woodland Management Plan(s) approved by the N.J. Forest Service. 5. tree removal on a golf course which is greater than 75 feet from a property boundary. d, Development Applications, With regard to every development application that involves proposed tree removal, the applicant shall: 1, Schedule a meeting with the officer in connection with the development application for the purpose of evaluating the impact of this chapter on the plans for development; 2, Submit a qualified tree expert's report setting forth a tree removal and tee replacement plan when applicable. 4838-7571-1939, v1