Tree removal permit rules in Mahwah, NJ — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Mahwah requires a permit at least 15 business days before removing regulated trees, with replacement at equal or greater diameter required.
Under Chapter 14 (Ordinance 2033), Mahwah regulates trees with a diameter greater than 12 inches or circumference greater than 38 inches measured at ground level. For multi-stem plants, aggregate stem measurements determine regulated status. Permit applications must be submitted to the Department of Planning and Zoning at least 15 business days before any proposed removal. Hazard tree removals may require certification from a Licensed Tree Expert (LTE). Removed trees must be replaced in kind with a tree of equal or greater diameter at breast height (DBH), and the Township maintains an approved shade-tree list grouped by mature size.
Removing regulated trees without a permit subjects owners to fines, mandatory replacement, and potential restoration orders. Failure to plant required replacement trees can trigger additional enforcement and penalties.
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