Tree Protection in Wayne, NJ (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Wayne, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Section 134-85.5 of the Wayne Township Code requires shade trees along all public rights-of-way in a development: large trees every 60 feet, medium trees every 50 feet, each with a minimum three-inch caliper, planted 14 feet from the face of the curb. A final certificate of occupancy is withheld for any dwelling unit until the required trees are planted.
Wayne Township Shade Tree and Street Tree Planting Standards
Some RestrictionsWayne Township Code § 134-85.5
B. Planting. ... (1) Shade trees shall be planted along all public rights-of-way. (2) Shade trees shall be spaced as follows: (a) Large trees (40 feet high or more at maturity): Every 60 feet. (b) Medium-sized trees (30 to 40 feet high at maturity): Every 50 feet. (3) Each tree shall have a minimum caliper of three inches. (4) Shade trees shall not be closer than 15 feet from any existing or pr...
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