Executed Application

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE STEP 1 THE APPLICANT: 1. Completes application Section A, including block and lot numbers in the upper right hand box at engineering office. NOTE: Agent is the entity actually removing the tree(s). Agent must be either a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert or New Jersey Licensed Tree Care Operator. 2. Provides a survey or sketch showing approximate location of tree(s) proposed for removal. 3. Marks trees proposed for removal with bright colored spray paint or ribbons. 4. Provides written proof they have notified the adjacent property owners of the pending removals. 5. Provides a sketch or plan showing replacement trees and/or landscaping if applicable which shall include a listing of quantities, sizes and species of all replacement plant material. STEP 2 THE FORESTER: 413 Inspects property and determines whether the tree or trees can be removed. 2. Determines whether replacement will be required. 3. Determines whether other precautionary measures will be needed such as the installation of a construction fence to create a protected root zone, pruning, deep root feeding and mycorrhizae inoculations, the creation of tree wells, approval of grading materials, etc. STEP 3 THE APPLICANT: 1. Returns completed application to the Engineering Department. 2. Pays the tree removal permit fee: Basic Permit Fee - $25.00 Development Application Fee - $300.00 3. Obtains the permit. 4. Displays the permit in a location clearly visible from the street. EXCEPTION — TREE EMERGENCY Property owners may remove hazardous trees under emergency conditions prior to obtaining a tree removal permit providing: 1. The tree is declared a hazard; proof in writing by a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert or International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. 2. Following the emergency removal of the tree or trees, the property owner shall apply for a tree removal permit at the Engineering Department within five (5) business days of the removal and shall provide written proof of the hazard by the licensed tree expert or certified arborist at that time. COMPLIANCE WITH THE “TREE EXPERTS AND TREE CARE OPERATORS LICENSING ACT” C.45:15C-H Every company performing tree work in New Jersey must be either a Licensed Tree Expert of Licensed Tree Care Operator registered with the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts. West Orange property

15C-H Every company performing tree work in New Jersey must be either a Licensed Tree Expert of Licensed Tree Care Operator registered with the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts. West Orange property owners are themselves permitted to conduct tree removal on their own property provided they apply for a Tree Removal Permit; however, all tree removals conducted by a private entity for hire must be licensed by the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Please leave a message for the Forester at (973)325-4015 or forester@westorange.org