Teaneck requires permits to remove trees on private property above a certain size threshold, with applications reviewed under the Township shade tree ordinance.
Under Teaneck Township Code Chapter 36 (Trees), property owners must obtain a permit before removing protected trees on private property. Trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 6 inches or greater typically require a permit, though dead, hazardous, or invasive species removals may be expedited. Applications are submitted to the Department of Public Works or the Shade Tree Advisory Board, including site plans showing tree locations, species, and replacement plans. Removal of street trees in the public right-of-way always requires Township authorization.
Fines from $500 to $2,500 per tree, plus mandatory replacement requirements.
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