2839-24 Draft Amended Tree Removal Ordinance 4876-5203-6254 v.1 (1.17.24).pdf

3 BUILDING—Any structure constructed for the support, shelter, enclosure of persons, animals, and/or a combination of materials containing a roof that is used to form a structure for either use, occupancy, and/or habitation. CONSERVATION EASEMENT — A legal covenant restricting the use of land or natural features of the land that is described in the property deed and shown on a filed plat. CROWN REDUCTION—Pruning (as defined herein) of the tree reducing the height or scope of the tree. DBH — The measurement of the diameter of the trunk of a tree planted in the ground taken 4.5 feet from ground level on the uphill side of the tree. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — An application filed with the Township Planning Board or Board of Adjustment pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law and the Township land development ordinances for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, planned development, conditional use, zoning variance or direction of the issuance of a permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34 or N.J.S.A. 40:55D-3. DRIP LINE — A vertical line extending from the outermost edge of the tree canopy or shrub branch to the ground beneath. EMERGENCY CONDITIONS—Shall mean when trees are hazardous and the Township Forester and/or a Qualified Tree Expert determines that the non-viable tree will cause an unacceptable risk of damage to person or property because of extreme wind, stormwater or other weather events. EMERGENCY TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FORM—A form completed by the Applicant provided to the Township which shall be submitted to the Township Forester if tree(s) are removed under Emergency Conditions pursuant to this Chapter. Trees removed under emergency situations must be replaced in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance. ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES — Any species of tree or animal which has been determined by the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service or the State of New Jersey to be endangered or threatened. IMPROVED LOT — A parcel of land with a building or other physical improvements. INVASIVE VINE—Non- native vine that will climb up the tree and cause damage to the tree. LAND USE BOARD — The Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of West Orange.