2838-24 Amended Tree Removal Ordinance_With Comments.pdf

Draft 2/7/24—Administration Revisions to the Amended Tree Removal Ordinance 13 § ___-6: Factors to Address in Granting or Denying a Tree Removal and Replacement Permit a. Factors to be Considered Where Tree Removal And Replacement is Sought: Non- Development Application. In deciding whether to issue a Tree Removal and Replacement Permit, the Township Forester shall consider whether the proposed tree removal and replacement complies with the provisions of this Ordinance, the prohibitions of tree removal set forth in Chapter XXX, § 4(b)-(c), and compliance with the tree replacement requirements set forth in Chapter XXX, § 8. b. Factors to be Considered Where Tree Removal and Replacement is Sought: Development Application: In connection with a Development Application, in addition to any requirements under the Municipal Land Use Law and § 4(e) and § 5 herein, an Applicant shall also file a written report by a Qualified Tree Expert explaining how/why the prohibitions set forth in Chapter XXX § 4(b)-(c) are not violated and include a plan for tree replacement in accordance with Chapter XXX, § 8. Deleted: d Deleted: d Deleted: a Deleted: d