4867 7883 8253 1 WO ZBA 10 Ridge Friedman Application

WEST ORANGE? gotaHS ra wee TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE STEP 1 THE APPLICANT: 1. Completes application Section A, including block and fot numbers in the upper right hand box at engineering office. NOTE: Agent is the entity actually removing the tree(s). 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 land; ,caping if applicable which shall include a listing of quantities, sizes and species of all replacement plant material. STEP 2 THE FORESTER: 1. inspects property and determines whether the tree or trees can be removed. Determines whether replacement willbe required. Determines whether other precautionary measures will be needed such as the installation of a construction fence to create a protected root zon . pruning, deep root feeding and mycorrhizae inoculations, the creation of tree wells, approval of grading materials, etc. & KO STEP 3 THE APPLICANT: 1. Returns completed application to the Engineering Department. Pays the tree removal permit fee: Basic Permit Fee - $25.00 Development Application Fee - $500.00 3. Obtains the permit. 4. Displays the permit in a location clearly visible from the street. ined 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 Certified 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 tree expert or certified arborist at that time. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Please leave a message for the Forester at (973)325-4015. TAPLANNING. BRD\Document Library\2015 Applications\P2D Form 2015 Tree Removal App Procedure.doc