Glen Cove protects specimen trees with a diameter of 30 inches or greater through Chapter 263. Removal of healthy, non-dangerous specimen trees requires Board approval, alternatives review, and a $1,050 contribution to the Tree Restoration Fund.
The Board reviews each application to determine if alternative action can save the tree before approving removal. Site-design alternatives (relocating structures, redesigning grading) are expected. For every tree with a diameter of 30 inches or greater that must be removed, a fee of $1,050 is deposited in the Tree Restoration Fund. Subdivision and site-plan approvals frequently designate specific specimen trees for preservation as permit conditions. Failure to maintain a designated preservation tree triggers replacement-tree requirements.
Unauthorized removal of a designated or protected specimen tree triggers chapter penalties under § 1-15 (up to $1,000 / 15 days) plus the $1,050 Tree Restoration Fund deposit and equal-kind replacement.
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