2838-24 Amended Tree Removal Ordinance_With Comments.pdf

Draft 2/7/24—Administration Revisions to the Amended Tree Removal Ordinance 20 § ___-10: Violations and Penalties a. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity violating any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction of such violation, be punished by a fine not to exceed the amount set forth by Resolution, prescribed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:49-5for each offense, in addition to the required mitigation for each tree illegally removed. Each illegally removed or damaged tree shall constitute a separate offense. Violations of this Ordinance shall be heard in the Municipal Court of competent jurisdiction. b. The removal of a tree in violation of this section shall automatically invalidate or void any existing tree removal permit(s) associated with a property and terminate the issuance of any future permits until the matter has been resolved and any required tree replacement has been completed. This provision shall be applicable to contractors, agents and/or persons who remove tree(s) without properly registering with the Township in accordance with Chapter 5, § 27.1 et seq. c. In addition to the suspension of any active tree removal permit, any company, business, or other entity who removes or damages any tree in violation of this Ordinance shall be subject potential suspension of their tree removal license within the Township as follows, within a period of five (5) years: 1. First Offense: 90-day suspension; 2. Second Offense: 180-day suspension; 3. Third Offense: One year suspension; and 4. Any offense thereafter: permanent suspension. Deleted: $2,000 Deleted: Commented [SG12]: This was changed to ensure that the fine can be amendable by Resolution, and is set forth in accordance with State Law. Deleted: whom