Showing ordinances that apply to St. John Fisher College, NY
St. John Fisher College is an unincorporated community (population 1,307) in Monroe County, New York. Because St. John Fisher College is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Monroe County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The tree removal permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Rochester requires permits for street tree removal under Code Ch. 105. Private trees generally unregulated in city. Pittsford and Brighton have stricter private tree codes. Emerald ash borer regulated by DEC.
Rochester City Code Chapter 105 (Trees) prohibits removal, trimming, or damage to street trees and trees on city property without a permit from the Rochester Forestry Division (Bureau of Parks). Residents may request street tree removal when hazardous. No permit generally required for private-property tree removal in city R-1/R-2. Pittsford Town and Village have stricter tree preservation codes requiring permits for trees over 10-inch DBH on private lots in certain districts. Brighton has tree protection on land disturbance over 1 acre. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) - Monroe County is in the NY DEC quarantine zone; moving firewood beyond 50 miles prohibited. Oak wilt protocols apply April to July.
Rochester street tree damage: $500 to $10,000 plus replacement under Ch. 105. Pittsford unpermitted removal: $250 to $1,000 per tree. DEC EAB quarantine violation: federal/state fines.
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