There are fees/fines and replacement costs to property owners who do not follow the new law.
The following is a release from Moorestown’s Tree Planting & Preservation Committee:
One of Moorestown’s best assets is its tree lined streets. Another is its volunteers, many of whom helped with our tree inventory, which documented the size, species and health of our more than 6,200 street trees. These trees are located within a piece of land along each street, called the right of way or curb strip. All trees within the right of way are managed and cared for by the Township Public Works Department.
Recently, town council approved an ordinance to protect these trees. Anytime a property owner wants to make any change to a tree within the curb strip, they must apply for a permit from the Department of Public Works for permission and assistance to ensure they are not removing or damaging public property.
There are fees/fines and replacement costs to property owners who do not follow this law. The full ordinance can be found on the township’s website.
The right of way varies depending upon the street. To determine if a tree is in the ROW, contact Public Works with your address or lot and block number.
Please call Public Works at (856)235–3520 or email the Moorestown Tree Planting & Preservation Committee at [email protected] for more information and assistance.
