Tree trimming in Monmouth County is regulated by municipal Shade Tree Commissions under N.J.S.A. 40:64-1 et seq. Street tree maintenance is typically a municipal responsibility. Property owners must keep vegetation clear of roadways and maintain sight triangles at intersections.
Many NJ municipalities have Shade Tree Commissions established under N.J.S.A. 40:64-1 et seq. to manage public and street trees. Removal of street or public trees requires Shade Tree Commission approval. Some municipalities extend tree protection to significant private trees. Routine trimming generally doesn’t require permits but should follow ISA standards. Trees overhanging property lines: owner can trim branches to the property line. Street trees are municipal property. Development projects must preserve significant trees where feasible.
Unauthorized removal of public tree: $100 to $5,000+. Replacement planting required. Shade Tree Commission enforcement.
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