2846 24 Tree Ordinance

5/22/24—Accepting Changes from 5/7/24 Meeting and Incorporating Amendments from 5/21/24 Council Meeting § 28-11: Severability, Repeal of Inconsistent Ordinances, and Effective Date Any and all parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with any of the terms and provisions of this section be and the same are hereby repealed as to and to the extent of such inconsistency. Any and all parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with any of the terms and provisions of this section be and the same are hereby repealed as to and to the extent of such inconsistency. This section shall take effect upon final passage and publication as required by law. Soom Meloni SUSAN MCCARTNEY, MAYOR AL ae; BILL RUT ‘ORD, COUNCIL SIDENT > ‘a /e __KARENJ. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. MUNICIPAL CLERK INTRODUCED: March 26, 2024 ADOPTED: June 10, 2024 21

5/22/24—Accepting Changes from 5/7/24 Meeting and Incorporating Amendments from 5/21/24 Council Meeting Legislative History The purpose of this ordinance is to repeal and replace Chapter 25, Sections 27 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange and to create a new Chapter of the Township Code for the purpose of protecting trees which are among the Township’s most valuable natural resource assets, which greatly enhance the appearance of the Township and contribute to its suburban and residential character, which must be kept and maintained in good order to enhance the Township’s physical and aesthetic appearance, and generally protect the public health and safety as well as the general welfare. Importantly, trees contribute positively to climate change, protection of the environment, and maintenance of storm waters. 22