Currently, you need a city permit in order to have a tree cut.

Aug 01, In the state of New Jersey, municipal laws are getting stricter on the rights to cut down private property trees. Currently, you need a city permit in order to have a tree cut down.

Permits for tree removal can be obtained at your city hall or municipalities building. Prior to the removal of a private tree that is 16 inches or more in diameter, city ordinance requires a tree permit. Please complete the City of Summit Tree Removal Permit (PDF), which may be submitted by mail to the Department of Community Services, at Springfield Avenue in Summit.

This policy also applies to landmark trees (PDF). Please allow up to 10 days for permit applications to be processed. Marlboro, NJext. Fax:APPLICATION FOR CLEARING/TREE REMOVAL PERMIT Date of Application: Permit No.: (to be assigned by Engineering Office) Date received by Engineer’s office: Application is hereby made by: Name of company or property owner Address of company or property owner.

A property owner may remove up to Six (6) live trees within a given 12 month period (beginning at the date of permit issuance). To be considered a tree, it must be a minimum of six (6) inches in diameter at a height of four feet above the ground. You can obtain a tree permit through the Construction Department at a cost ofPrintable Tree Removal Permits Applications can be mailed to the Leonia Building Department, Broad Avenue, Leonia, NJ or dropped off in person on the second floor of Borough Hall on Broad Avenue.

Planting New Trees. In addition to maintaining the Borough's existing tree population, the Shade Tree Commission is also responsible for.