2838-24 Amended Tree Removal Ordinance_With Comments.pdf

Draft 2/7/24—Administration Revisions to the Amended Tree Removal Ordinance 11 § ___-5: Application Procedure for Tree Removal and Replacement Permits a. Every application for a tree removal and replacement permit shall be made as follows: 1. Applicant must complete the Tree Removal and Replacement Application and submit the Tree Removal and Replacement Application to the Township Forester. After the Tree Removal and Replacement Application is submitted, the Applicant shall: a. First, the Applicant shall clearly mark the trunk of each tree proposed to be removed at the height of four and one-half (4.5) feet above the ground so that such tree or trees may be inspected more easily by the Township Forester at any time after the initiation of the application procedure set forth herein. The Township Forester will explain this portion of the Ordinance and provide written advice as to the condition, value and recommended care of other trees on the Applicant's Lot to satisfy the educational purpose of the Chapter. b. Second, the Applicant or Applicant’s representative shall arrange for an informal in-person inspection with the Township Forester. Prior to this informal inspection, the Applicant shall serve the Tree Removal Neighbor Notification Form. c. Third, upon request, the Township Forester shall assist any Applicant with completing the Tree Removal and Replacement Application required by this section. d. Fourth, within thirty (30) days of the submission of the Tree Removal and Replacement Application, the Township Forester’s inspection shall confirm the location of the tree or trees sought to be removed, the reason for the application, and advise the Applicant whether the Tree Removal and Replacement Permit will be granted or denied based on the prohibitions contained in this ordinance and factors to be considered set forth in this Ordinance. 2. The Tree Removal and Replacement Application must be submitted on forms provided by the Township. The Township Forester may request additional information to process the application. Deleted: by submission of the following Deleted: T Deleted: The Applicant shall clearly mark the trunk of each tree proposed to be removed at the height of four and one-half (4.5) feet above the ground so that such tree or trees may be inspected more easily by the Township Forester at any time after the initiation of the application

oved at the height of four and one-half (4.5) feet above the ground so that such tree or trees may be inspected more easily by the Township Forester at any time after the initiation of the application procedure set forth herein. The Township Forester will explain this portion of the Ordinance and provide advice as to the condition, value and recommended care of other trees on the Applicant's Lot to satisfy the educational purpose of the Chapter.… Deleted: Deleted: U Deleted: If the tree replacement is to be done on- site, a survey (not more than one (1) year old) must be attached to the application to show the exact location of the replacement tree(s). … Deleted: T Deleted: would Deleted: ¶ Deleted: An Applicant must submit to the Township Forester a… Deleted: 3. The Tree Removal Neighbor Notification Form must be submitted to the Township with the Tree Removal and Replacement Application. The form shall be submitted in accordance herewith to all neighboring property owners within 200-feet of the Applicant(s)’s property line via certified mail. The Applicant shall submit a written certification confirming the same. Failure to provide notice under this section shall be deemed a violation subject to enforcement under Chapter XXX, § 10. ¶