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Tree Protection in Paramus, NJ (2026)

2 verified tree protection rules for Paramus, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Tree Removal Permits

Paramus Chapter 453 requires Shade Tree and Parks Commission approval before removing trees in parks, streets, or undeveloped property, with fines from $200 to $1,500 per violation.

Paramus Tree Removal Permit Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Tree Replacement Requirements

Under Chapter 453, Paramus may require violators to pay a replacement assessment equal to the appraised value of any unlawfully removed tree, calculated up to $27 per square inch of trunk cross section.

Paramus Tree Replacement Assessment Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Bergen County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Paramus city rules.

Tree Protection in Bergen County