TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PERMIT PACKET CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

TREE REPLACEMENT TABLE TREE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE CATEGORY: TREE REMOVED (DBH) REQUIRED ACTION AMOUNT TO TREE REPLACEMENT FUND (Prescribed by Resolution 278- 24) 1 4”-6” Replace with one 2.5” native non- pesticide/herbicide treated tree with a minimum of 6-feet tall $250 per 2.5-inch DBH tree 2 6”-13” Replace with either two 4” native non- pesticide/herbicide treated trees; or four 2.5” native non- pesticide/herbicide treated trees. Each tree shall be a minimum of 6-feet tall. $250 per 2.5-inch DBH tree; $500 for every 4-inch DBH tree 3 14”-22” Replace with either three 4” native non-pesticide/herbicide treated tree; or six 2.5” native non-pesticide/herbicide treated trees. Each tree shall be a minimum of 6-feet tall. $250 per 2.5-inch DBH tree; $500 for every 4-inch DBH tree 4 23”-32” Replace with either four 4” native non- pesticide/herbicide treated tree; or eight 2.5” native non- pesticide/herbicide treated trees. Each tree shall be a minimum of 6-feet tall. $250 per 2.5-inch DBH tree; $500 for every 4-inch DBH tree 5 Over 33” Replace with either five 4” native non- pesticide/herbicide treated tree; or ten 2.5” native non-pesticide/herbicide treated trees. Each tree shall be a minimum of 6-feet tall. $250 per 2.5-inch DBH tree; $500 for every 4-inch DBH tree NON-VIABLE TREES ANY Replace with any native non- pesticide/herbicide treated tree at a 1:1 ratio $250 per tree All removed trees must be replaced within 6 months unless otherwise approved. If the property is less than ¾ of an acre, and replanting is not feasible, a contribution to the Township Tree Fund may be considered. Replanted trees must be on the Essex County Native Plant List, attached.ESSEX COUNTY NATIVE PLANT LIST.pdf