Showing ordinances that apply to Shark River Hills, NJ
Shark River Hills is an unincorporated community (population 3,583) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Because Shark River Hills is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Monmouth County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The tree removal permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Monmouth County tree removal permits are required in most municipalities for trees above a specified diameter, typically 6 to 12 inches DBH. NJ's Tree Experts and Tree Care Operators Licensing Act (N.J.S.A. 45:15C-14 et seq., enacted 2019) requires commercial tree removal companies to be licensed. Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission advises municipalities on street tree management. Street trees and right-of-way trees cannot be removed without municipal approval — this is actively enforced in Red Bank, Long Branch, Asbury Park, and Spring Lake.
Tree removal permitting in Monmouth County is a municipal matter with state-licensed contractor requirements. Most Monmouth municipalities require a tree removal permit for trees exceeding a specified trunk diameter measured at breast height (DBH) — typical threshold is 6 inches to 12 inches DBH, measured 4.5 feet above grade. Red Bank, Fair Haven, Rumson, Little Silver, Middletown, and Ocean Township have detailed tree protection ordinances. Commercial tree removal contractors must be Licensed Tree Care Operators (LTCO) or Licensed Tree Experts (LTE) under NJ's Tree Experts and Tree Care Operators Licensing Act (N.J.S.A. 45:15C-14) enacted 2019 — homeowners can verify at njtreeexperts.org. Street trees and right-of-way trees are managed by municipal shade tree commissions (most Monmouth towns have one under N.J.S.A. 40:64-1). Removal of street trees requires municipal approval and typically comes with replacement requirement. Hazardous trees (dead, diseased, structurally unsound) generally qualify for expedited removal with arborist documentation. NJ Invasive Species Council encourages removal of tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), which is widespread in Monmouth. Protected species and heritage trees face enhanced protection (see separate heritage-trees entry).
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree in Monmouth municipalities, with replacement at 2:1 or 3:1 ratio. Using unlicensed contractor for commercial tree work: NJ Board of Tree Experts penalties under N.J.S.A. 45:15C-22. Street tree removal without authorization: $1,000 to $25,000 plus replacement cost. Repeat violations can trigger stop-work on related construction.
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