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Tree Removal Only

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Pay Replacement Fee Seek Waiver Pay Inspection Fee

Lot

Number of Tree(s) *

Seek Waiver
The property owner elects to seek a waiver of the payment of the Replacement Fee because the subject tree is dead, dying, diseased, or fatally damaged, as determined by a Licensed Tree Expert retained by the property owner at the property owner's expense, a copy of which determination is submitted with this Application together with a color photograph of the dead, dying, diseased or fatally damaged tree(s).

Property Location

Block

Contractor Information

Municipal Registration #

If yes, then the applicant must provide written consent of the adjacent property owner at the time of filing this Application for a tree removal permit.

Contractor Name *

Type of Work *

Property Owner Selection *

Certification/FAQ

Contractor State *

Planned Date of Action

Address *

Detail of Work to be Performed (Include tree species or type, diameter measured at 4 1/2 feet from base of tree, and reason for removal) *

First Name *

ZIP *

Email *

Pay the Replacement Fee
The property owner elects to pay the fee per tree (the "Replacement Fee") to be removed which payment is due upon filing this Application. Checks should be made payable to "Leonia Shade Tree Trust Fund."

1. Fee Calculation: The fee for removing a healthy tree, pursuant to Chapter 275 Trees, Section 275-24 B(1) Issuance of Tree Removal Permits as determined by the Municipal Tree Expert, shall be calculated as follows:

• a. Divide the diameter of the tree to be removed (in inches) by 3.
• b. Multiply the result by 2 and round to the nearest whole number.
• c. Multiply this number by the current cost of procuring and planting a replacement tree, which is currently set at $400.

2. Fee Example: For illustrative purposes, the removal fee for a 15-inch diameter tree would be calculated as follows:

• a. 15 ÷ 3 = 5
• b. 5 × 2 = 10
• c. 10 × $400 = $4,000

Applicant Information

Contractor Zip *

Email *

Select one of the following for the Property Owner (Please be advised that In order to receive a permit all payments should be made to the Borough of Leonia.):

Property Address

Contractor City *

Signature *

State *

Last Name *

City *

Pay Inspection Fee
The property owner elects to pay a $75 fee to request an inspection by our town's Licensed Tree Expert to determine whether the tree is dead, dying, diseased, or fatally damaged. If the tree is deemed to be dead, dying, diseased, or fatally damaged, then the Replacement Fee will be waived. Otherwise, the Property Owner must pay the "Replacement Fee."

Last Name *

Enter the address below:

State *

Property Owner Information

I hereby certify the following:

Phone # *

Is Applicant same as Owner?

(If yes, by signing below, the applicant attests that the applicant has notified the owner of the adjacent property in writing of the applicant's intent to remove the tree.)

The undersigned each hereby certify that all information submitted on this Application and any accompanying documents, if any, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that the tree removal permit does not exempt responsibility to secure Building Permits, Engineering Permits, Board of Health Approvals or other permits or approvals as required by municipal, county, state or federal agencies.

Any incorrect information in this Application or other documents submitted in connection with this Application will render this Application void as well as the permit(s) and approval(s) based on it.

A person found guilty of violating Chapter 275 "Trees" of the Code of the Borough of Leonia will be fined up $1,500 for each offense, plus a replacement assessment for any tree removed.

The required permit fee will be paid as per the fee schedule above.

The work is to be performed by a Tree Removal Contractor registered with the Borough of Leonia.

Phone # *

Is the trunk of the tree proposed for removal within five feet of a property line? *

City *

Fee per Tree being Removed is $20.00

Contractor Address *

If you are seeking waiver, attach any supporting files below.

Click Here for Tree Removal FAQ

Review Ordinance No. 2020-05 https://www.leonianj.gov/home/showdocument?id=1258 for the Borough of Leonia's Code regarding Trees.

Fee Schedule

First Name *

Is the tree proposed for removal on the property line? *

Unit #

Address *

ZIP *

Tree Removal Plan

Contractor Phone # *

Contractor Email