Tree Removal and Replacement Ordinance

This document outlines the Riverdale Tree Removal and Replacement Ordinance, established in 2024, which governs the removal of trees within the Borough. The ordinance emphasizes the significant benefits of trees, including environmental protection, property value enhancement, and stormwater management, in the context of ongoing development in New Jersey. A core requirement of the ordinance is that residents must obtain a permit to remove any tree larger than 2.5 inches in diameter. If the tree is not diseased or hazardous, the ordinance mandates that residents either replace the removed tree or fund its replacement at an alternative location within the Borough.