2946-25 TREE ORDINANCE UPDATED (Redlined) 11.21.25.doc.pdf

11-24-2025 Ordinance on First Reading 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. Deleted: 5/22/24-Accepting Changes from 517/24 Meeting and Incorporating Amendments from¶ 5/21124 Council Meeting… Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.09", Space Before: 3.55 pt Deleted: ofNew Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.58", First line: 0", Right: 0.06", Space Before: 2.4 pt, Line spacing: Exactly 27.7 pt INVASIVE VINE- Non- native vine that will climb up the tree and cause damage to thetree. LAND USE BOARD - The Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of West Orange. Deleted: Deleted: ¶ Deleted: Adjustment of Deleted: the¶ Township… LICENSED TREE CARE OPERATOR (LTCO)- A person licensed to perform basic tree maintenance services such as pruning, repairing, brush cutting or removal, tree removal and stump grinding or removal pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:15C-1 et seq. and is registered by the Township. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.58", Right: 0.07", Space Before: 0 pt LICENSED TREE EXPERT (LTE) A Licensed Tree Expert in New Jersey is a professional who has passed a state board exam and is certified to perform a wide range of tree care services, including pruning, treatment, risk assessment, and consulting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:15C-A et seq. This license requires a combination of education and/or experience, passing a comprehensive exam on tree biology, and maintaining continuing education credits. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", Right: 0" LOT-A designated parcel, tract of land established in the record as of local and county registers of deeds by plat, deed, subdivision, zoning lot of record, or as otherwise permitted by law. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.57", Right: 0.06", Space Before: 0 pt MAJOR TREE - A tree species with a mature height of at least 50 feet. MINOR TREE - An evergreen tree, ornamental tree or other small tree that is not defined as a Major Tree. NONVIABLE TREE - A hazardous tree that a Licensed Tree Expert and/or the Township Forester determines is dead, dying or otherwise non-viable, or impeding on hardscape, foundations or slabs. PROPERTY LINE TREE-Shall mean a tree whose tree-trunk is on more than

t and/or the Township Forester determines is dead, dying or otherwise non-viable, or impeding on hardscape, foundations or slabs. PROPERTY LINE TREE-Shall mean a tree whose tree-trunk is on more than one Lot and/or on the boundary of the Lot. PROPERTY OWNER - The owner of a parcel of real estate, including but not limited to, any other individual, group, company, firm, corporation, partnership, association, society or other legal entity. PRUNING- Pruning is the selective removal of branches or limbs of a tree. REPLACEMENT TREE -A native tree species approved by the Township Forester and Formatted: Font color: Custom Color(RGB(45,45,45)), Character scale: 103% Deleted: Qualified Deleted: the¶ Township… Commented [PS1]: Or impeding on hardscape, foundations or slabs. Deleted: . Commented [PS2]: Person should be replaced with Property Owner Deleted: PERSON - The owner of a parcel of real estate or any other individual, group, company, finn, corporation, partnership, association, society or other legal entity.¶ Commented [PS3]: Person should be replaced with Property Owner Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Bold, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(54,54,54)), Character scale: 102% Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0" Commented [PS4]: QUALIFIED TREE EXPERT should be changed to LICENSED TREE EXPERT (LTE) (same definition). *AND WORDING SHOULD BE REPLACED IN THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE* -An LTE is a state certification required for some of the issues addressed in the ord.ADD: Licensed Tree Care Operator (LTCO): Whose business is registered with the Township. Deleted: QUALIFIED TREE EXPERT - A New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert pursuant to¶ N.J.S.A. 45:15C-ll et seq. and is registered by the Township.¶