Englewood Cliffs City Zoning Code
§ 30-22.8 Application for Permit
Procedure.
[Ord. #2000-04, § 8; Ord. #2005-11]
a.
An application for a tree removal permit, as required pursuant to subsection 30-22.5 of this section, shall be filed with the approving authority, and shall contain the following:
1.
Name, address and telephone number of the applicant, and of the owner of the subject property (if different).
2.
Date of the application.
3.
Address or location and description of the property.
4.
The purpose or reason for the proposed tree removal.
5.
A site plan specifically indicating the location of the tree or trees proposed for removal and of the remaining tree(s) to be preserved that are six inches and over in diameter, including a graphic depiction thereof drawn to scale and showing the location of all structures on the property in relation to such tree or trees.
6.
The tree species, size, quantity, and diameter at point of measurement four feet above the natural grade.
7.
The proposed date or dates for commencement and completion of the tree removal project.
8.
The name, address, telephone number, and borough license number of the person having express charge, supervision and/or control of the proposed removal of trees.
9.
A grant of express, written permission to the approving authority and enforcing officers and other borough officials, employees and consultants, to enter upon the property to inspect the trees to be removed and to inspect the tree removal project as the work is in progress.
b.
The approving authority shall determine which trees may be removed and the permit for such removal shall be issued after a final decision is reached. The approving authority may choose to utilize professional experts in its determination as necessary. All fees and expenses incurred for this service shall be paid by the applicant prior to the issuance of a building permit.
c.
The approving authority at its discretion may propose, or may require the applicant to provide, alternative sketch plan layouts demonstrating that the layout adequately considers and makes provision for the preservation of existing trees. It is the intent of this section that all applications be submitted with the preservation of trees as an important consideration.
d.
No demolition or building permit shall be issued unless the applicant has first obtained a tree removal permit or where no tree permit is involved, approval by the enforcing officer or the Environmental Commission.
e.
Where replacement of trees is required as hereinafter provided, for sites not involving a certificate of occupancy (CO), the applicant shall post a cash deposit or performance guaranty bond equal to the estimated cost of complying with that requirement, at the time a permit is issued.
f.
Where replacement of trees is required as hereinafter provided, for sites involving a certificate of occupancy, a Letter of Agreement shall substitute for a bond to guaranty replacement of trees. If the replacement trees are not planted in accordance with the requirements of the agreement, no CO will be granted until a cash bond to guaranty replacement is posted.
g.
Where a bond is involved, failure to plant a replacement tree will result in the release of the bond money to the Shade Tree Trust Fund of Englewood Cliffs. This replacement tree will be planted on the Borough right-of-way or any other borough property.
h.
All trees to be removed shall be flagged on the lot for identification and shall be identified with a red ribbon encircling the trees four feet above the ground.