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Tree Protection in Ridgewood, NJ (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Tree Removal Permits

Ridgewood requires a permit from the Division of Engineering to remove any qualified tree of eight inches diameter at breast height or greater on private property under Chapter 260.

Ridgewood Requires Permit to Remove Qualified Private Trees

Heavy Restrictions

Tree Replacement Requirements

Ridgewood requires every healthy qualified tree removed under permit to be replaced on site, or the property owner must pay $500 per missing replacement tree into the Village Tree Fund Escrow.

Ridgewood Requires Tree Replacement or Tree Fund Payment

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Bergen County county-wide rules?

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

Tree Protection in Bergen County