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Englewood vs Garfield

How do heritage & protected trees rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Garfield, NJ?

Englewood and Garfield have similar restriction levels.

Englewood, NJ

Bergen County

Heavy Restrictions

Englewood's City Council may designate landmark trees of abnormal size, history, or aesthetic value, recording each in a Landmark Tree Register for protection and monitoring.

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Garfield, NJ

Bergen County

Heavy Restrictions

Garfield's tree code designates trees of significance and removes the standard fine cap when one is unlawfully removed.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactEnglewoodGarfield
Designation authorityEnglewood City Council-
Recommending bodiesEngineer, Arborist, EEC-
Adopting ordinanceOrd. 17-04 (2017)-
RegistryLandmark Tree Register-
Standard removal fine-$250 per tree
Significant tree fine-No statutory cap
Replacement window-Five-year lookback
Authority-Garfield Building Department

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Englewood FAQ

How does a tree become a landmark tree in Englewood?

The City Engineer, City Arborist, or Environmental Commission recommends the tree to the City Council, which decides based on size, history, or scenic value.

What does the Landmark Tree Register record?

It records each designated tree's code marks, designation, location, number, species, age, size, and other distinguishing characteristics for periodic monitoring.

Garfield FAQ

What makes a tree a tree of significance in Garfield?

The ordinance reserves the designation for higher-value categories of trees, defined by species, size, and ecological value, qualifying them for stricter replacement and penalty rules.

Can the city really exceed $250 in fines?

Yes. Garfield's ordinance specifically removes the fine cap for unlawful removal of a tree of significance, allowing penalties scaled to the value of the lost tree.

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