Newark Ch. 37:1 (Shade Tree Commission) governs street and public trees. Property owners must keep branches trimmed to 8 ft over sidewalks and 14 ft over streets. Unauthorized removal of city trees is prohibited.
Newark has a Shade Tree Commission under Ch. 37:1 that oversees all trees on public streets and rights-of-way. Property owners are responsible for trimming branches that overhang sidewalks (minimum 8 ft clearance) and streets (minimum 14 ft clearance). No person may cut, prune, or remove any city-owned or street tree without written Shade Tree Commission approval. Trees on private property may be trimmed by the owner but must not create hazards to public infrastructure. Newark also participates in NJ Community Forestry Management plans. Emergency removal of hazardous branches after storms is handled by the City.
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