1) Application. Form: An application form can be obtained from the Construction Official and shall include the following information:

2) Name and address (street and lot and block) of the owner of the premises and status of legal entity (individual, partnership, corporation)

3) Description of the premises where removal is to take place, including lot and block numbers., and street address as assigned if different than the address of the owner.

4) Purpose of tree removal;

5) In addition to the application form, a sketch showing the approximate location and size of all trees 6" or larger at a height of 1 foot above the roof crown that exist on the lot, and identifying those trees to be removed.

a) For all lots that are 1/2 acre in area or less, all such trees shall be shown on the sketch.

b) For lots that exceed 1/2 acre in area, the sketch shall show all trees to be removed as well as all individual trees within 30' of any trees to be removed. Trees that are not within 30'' of any tree to b removed shall be inventoried and ,Shown do the plan as groupings of trees, with the number and size of trees indicated on the plan, but heed not be individually shown on' the plan.

Upon the filing of an application to the Construction Official for a tree removal permit under the terms of this section, the applicant shall pay art application fee of $10.00 plus $10 for . each tree to be removed.

1) Time limps for Action.

a) The Construction Official shall act on an application for tree removal permit within thirty (30) days of its receipt of application. Failure to act within thirty days, shall be deemed to be an , approval of the application and thereafter, a tree removal permit shall be issued.

2) Duration of Permits.

a) If granted for a lot or parcel of land for which no building permit is required - 3 months from the date of issuance.

b) If granted for a lot or parcel of land for which a building permit is required, but for which no variance, subdivision, or site plan approval is required or has been approved by the Planning hoard or Zoning Board of Adjustment, until expiration of the building permit granted with such tree removal permit,

1) The holder of a tree removal permit shall notify the Construction Official In writing at least five (5) business days in advance of when the tree removal activity will commence.

2) The notice shall include information as to the manner of disposal of the removed trees.

3) After the notice of removal the Construction Official will inspect the site to confirm removal conforms to permit requirements.

Whenever any application for a tree removal permit shall be denied by the Construction Official the applicant may appeal the denial to the Township Manager by filing a written notice of appeal with the Township Clerk within ten days after receiving notice of the denial. Upon receipt of the notice of appeal, the Township Manager shall proceed to hear the appeal upon notice to the applicant within 30 days of the filing of such notice of appeal. The Township Manager shall have the discretion, after interviewing both the applicant and the Construction Official, to reverse, affirm or modify the aforesaid decision.

When regulated trees are removed without a tree removal permit, the affected areas shall be replanted as required by the Construction Official. Any such replanting shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 21-5b.2.a. of the Township of Ocean Land Development Ordinance. In addition to any reforestation as required by Section 21-55.2.a., any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fins not exceeding $1,250.00 or imprisonment for a term of 80 days or both. Each and every day that such violation continues shall be considered a separate violation. Each true removed or destroyed In violation of this section shall be considered a separate violation."

3. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances Inconsistent hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies.

4. If any section, paragraph, subparagraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged Invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subparagraph, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of this ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.

5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final passage and publication as provided by law.

**Webmasters Note: The previous section (9-2) has been amended as per Ordinance No. 2080.