[1]
Editor's Note: See also Chapter 27, Protection of Trees and
Shrubs.
[1973 Code § 88-18]
a.
No person shall do or cause to be done any of the following acts
without a written permit from the Borough of Rockleigh:
1.
Cut, trim, break, climb with spike, disturb the roots of or otherwise
injure, spray with any chemical or remove any living limb or shrub,
or injure, misuse or remove any structure or device placed to support
or protect such trees or shrubs, on a public highway or park or other
public place within the Borough, or attach any rope, wire, sign or
other device to any such tree or shrub.
2.
Plant any tree or shrub on a public highway, park or other public
place.
3.
Destroy, injure or remove any living tree having a diameter of 12
inches or more in the preparation of a plot for building or for other
uses or purposes, in the absence of proven necessity.
b.
For every such living tree that is destroyed or removed, the planting
of a new tree at an accepted location within the Borough may be required
by the Borough.
c.
At a street intersection, no shrub over 54 inches in height or tree
with branches less than 10 feet above the street level, nor bank of
earth nor any other object (except trunks of shade trees) shall obstruct
the view diagonally across a corner as observed from any point along
the street property line within 40 feet from the corner.
