Tree Trimming: East Orange vs Newark
How do tree trimming rules compare between East Orange, NJ and Newark, NJ?
East Orange and Newark have similar restriction levels.
East Orange, NJ
Essex County
Trees along Essex County roads and in county parks are trimmed by the County Department of Public Works. Private-property and municipal street-tree pruning is governed by each town's shade tree commission under N.J.S.A. 40:64, which excludes county roads.
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Essex County
Newark Ch. 37:1 (Shade Tree Commission) governs street and public trees. Property owners must keep branches trimmed to 8 ft over sidewalks and 14 ft over streets. Unauthorized removal of city trees is prohibited.
View full Newark rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | East Orange | Newark |
|---|---|---|
| County road trees | County DPW | - |
| County trees maintained | About 7,000 | - |
| Municipal street trees | Shade tree commission | - |
| Statute | N.J.S.A. 40:64 | - |
| Code | - | Ch. 37:1 (Shade Trees) |
| Sidewalk Clearance | - | 8 ft minimum |
| Street Clearance | - | 14 ft minimum |
| Authority | - | Shade Tree Commission |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
East Orange FAQ
Who trims trees on Essex County roads?
The County Department of Public Works. It maintains about 7,000 street trees and handles trimming of dead or dangerous limbs and trees blocking signs, signals, or sidewalks along county roads.
Can I trim the street tree in front of my house?
Usually no. Municipal street and shade trees are controlled by the town shade tree commission under N.J.S.A. 40:64. County-road trees are handled by the county; request work rather than cutting.
Newark FAQ
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