Tree removal permit rules in Toms River, NJ — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Toms River requires a Tree Removal Permit for removing trees on residential property, even when exempt from the Woodlands Management Ordinance. Landmark trees (16-inch DBH or greater, or trees of unique value) receive special protection. Applications to remove 10+ trees may be referred to the Township Forester.
The Township adopted a Woodlands Management Ordinance in 2005 to prevent clear cutting. A Tree Management Plan (TMP) is required prior to the removal of any tree in connection with a development application (minor or major site plan or subdivision). For single-family and two-family residential dwellings, a separate Tree Removal Permit is required. Applicants must provide a photograph of each tree proposed for removal. Applications requesting removal of 10 or more trees may be referred to the Township Forester for review and approval. Landmark trees — those with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 16 inches or greater, or individual trees of unique scientific, historic, cultural, or ecological value — receive special protection and must be placed on a list by the Township Forester.
Removing trees without a permit or violating the Woodlands Management Ordinance results in penalties under N.J.S.A. 40:49-5. Landmark tree violations carry enhanced scrutiny.
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