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

7 contamination, excessive alterations to established drainage patters or mechanical damage. 4. Cut down or remove any tree on a slope with a grade of 10% or greater on a slope where vegetation is presently stabilizing soils. 5. Prune, cut down or remove any tree unless it is performed by a Qualified Tree Expert and who shall be registered with the Township of West Orange pursuant to § 5-27.1 et seq. 6. Perform street, curb and sidewalk construction or repairs unless utilizing methods that protect the roots and trunk of a tree, such as manual excavation, reducing the curb, curving sidewalks around a tree, and modifying driveway aprons to accommodate trees as directed by the Township Forester or Township Engineer. 7. Cut or remove any tree older than 25 years with a DBH of 10” or more. 8. Remove trees within one hundred (100) feet of a ridgeline. 9. Remove trees which will impair the growth and development of the remaining trees on the applicant’s Lot or on adjacent Lots. 10. Remove trees if tree removal will negatively alter existing drainage patterns and stormwater runoff. 11. Remove tree if it will result in soil erosion or would increase dust. 12. Remove trees if it would increase the amount of stormwater runoff and/or negatively affect stormwater runoff patterns on any Lot(s), whether contiguous or not. 13. Remove trees if it would constitute a significant change in the screening between existing or proposed structures on roads and/or adjacent Lots. 14. Remove trees where it would alter topography of the area where such tree(s) are located and will create conditions which may be injurious to the trees or other trees located nearby. 15. Remove trees where it will impair suitable habitats and migratory zones for endangered or threatened species animals. 16. Engage in activities that cause harm to the health of the tree, including but not limited to, volcano mulching, cutting off light, water, or air, and/or fail to remove invasive vines or the invasive Tree of Heaven which harbors Japanese Spotted Lantern Flies which cause harm to native species of trees.