Babylon Town Code Chapter 213 (Trees) regulates trimming of trees in public right-of-way. Homeowners may trim branches overhanging their property from neighbor-owned trees up to the property line under NY common law. Town trees require permission from the Highway Department or Parks Department before trimming.
Babylon Highway Department maintains street trees in most unincorporated areas. Chapter 213 requires permit before cutting, trimming, or damaging any town-owned or public right-of-way tree. Violations of the tree code can carry significant fines. Private-property tree pruning is not regulated by the town unless protected species or size thresholds apply under local preservation rules.
Unauthorized damage to town trees: fines $250-$2,500 per tree plus restitution for replacement value. Private trees generally not subject to town penalties.
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