Tree removal permit rules in Asbury Park, NJ — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tree removal in Asbury Park is regulated through the zoning and land development process. Significant trees may be protected under site plan requirements. The NJDEP model tree removal ordinance encourages replacement planting. Contact Zoning at 732-502-5708 before removing trees.
Asbury Park regulates tree removal through its Land Development Regulations (Chapter 30) and the zoning permit process. Trees within public rights-of-way require city approval before removal. Significant tree removal may be subject to site plan conditions including replacement planting requirements. The NJDEP has developed a model Tree Removal-Replacement Ordinance that municipalities may adopt, encouraging one-for-one or greater replacement ratios. During redevelopment, tree preservation plans may be required as conditions of approval. The city's urban forest is important for stormwater management and heat island mitigation. Contact the Zoning Department at 732-502-5708 before removing trees to determine if approval is needed.
Unauthorized removal of protected trees: fines and mandatory replacement. ROW tree removal without approval: code violation.
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