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

8 17. Cut down or remove trees in a landscaped buffered area. c. Specific prohibitions related to construction activities: 2839. In connection with any construction, prior to the issuance of a building permit or start of construction, snow fencing or other protective barriers shall be placed around trees that are not to be removed. The protective barriers shall be placed at the outermost edge beyond the drip line or tree canopy. All protective barriers shall remain in place until all construction activity is terminated. No equipment, chemicals, soil deposits or construction materials shall be placed within any area so protected by barriers. Any landscaping activities performed subsequent to the removal of the barriers shall be accomplished by hand labor and only using light machinery where necessary. 2. Storing and placing building material or debris or placing construction equipment within the drip line. d. Exemptions. The following are exempt from the permit requirement of Subsection (a) above: 2839. Property owners may remove hazardous or non-viable trees under Emergency Conditions prior to obtaining a Tree Removal and Replacement Permit. However, following the emergency removal of the tree or trees, the property owner or agent thereof shall complete the Emergency Tree Removal and Replacement Form within seven (7) days of the removal. The person seeking emergency removal shall provide photographic and written proof of the Emergency Conditions by the Qualified Tree Expert to the Township Forester and include a hazard tree evaluation form at that time. Tree stumps must be preserved for inspection by the Township Forester and all removed tree(s) must be replaced. 2. Activities lawfully conducted on public lands or rights-of-ways by or on behalf of a local, county, state, federal or other governmental agency or entity, or a utility company, provided however, that to the extent possible, such entity shall provide a courtesy review of any tree removal and replacement to the Township Forester. 3. Tree removal in conjunction with a Woodland Management Plan(s) must be approved by the N.J. Forest Service. e. Development applications. Every development application filed with the Land Use Board that proposes tree removal and replacement shall: 2839. Preserve fifty (50%) percent of the trees on each developed Lot, and seventy (70%) percent on any undeveloped Lot.