[Added 3-13-2002 by Ord. No. 02-2002]
A. 
A public utility shall first obtain a permit from the Shade Tree Specialist or other designated person for the trimming or removal of any tree or vegetation located on any street or Borough property. The utility may seek a blanket permit to cover trimming or removal of more than one tree if part of a continuous project as viewed by the Shade Tree Specialist and subject to limitations set forth in Subsection H of this section.
B. 
The public utility in seeking to obtain the aforesaid permit must submit a proposed activity report to the Shade Tree Specialist or other designated person at least 30 days prior to the scheduled occurrence along with a permit fee of $50, and the Shade Tree Specialist or other designated person of the Borough of Eatontown shall review the proposed activity report for approval. The Shade Tree Specialist has the right to require a meeting with representatives of the public utility in order to discuss amendments and revision of the activity report, to make inquiry concerning elements of the report or to provide recommendations. A permit shall not be issued until or unless the report has been approved by the Shade Tree Specialist.
C. 
All work performed pursuant to permits issued by the Shade Tree Specialist or other designated person shall be performed in accordance with current recommendations and approved standards of the National Arborist Association, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ANSI-Z133 and 300A, and the New Jersey Certified Tree Expert's Board.
D. 
The Borough supervisory inspection shall be provided by the Borough Shade Tree Specialist.
E. 
Periods of emergency.
(1) 
A public utility may, during periods of emergency and without first obtaining a permit from the Shade Tree Specialist or other designated person:
(a) 
Install temporary attachments to any tree; and
(b) 
Make subsurface emergency repairs.
(2) 
In such an event, the utility will notify the Shade Tree Specialist of the Borough of Eatontown of said work within 24 hours of its beginning. The Borough Shade Tree Specialist has the authority of determining whether a public utility has acted beyond the scope of the necessary emergency and may refer the matter in such a case to the appropriate enforcement agency set forth more fully below.
F. 
All tree work done while trimming around utility lines in and along Borough streets shall be by target pruning. All trimming is to be conducted with consideration for the health of any tree while allowing for proper electrical line clearance. Any improper work will void the issued permit and the violator will be subject to a fine of up to $1,500 for each violation.
G. 
Every public utility shall ensure that wires and conduits are fastened and maintained in such a manner as shall prevent damage to trees, including damage by reason of leakage of gas or other substance injurious to trees.
H. 
Information required.
(1) 
All requests for a permit must be in writing and shall be accompanied by a statement providing the following information:
(a) 
Name, address and telephone number of the person or entity applying for the permit.
(b) 
The proposed work to be performed.
(c) 
The date or dates the work will be performed.
(d) 
The location of the proposed work.
(2) 
No permit shall be issued for work that is not done less than 30 days from the issuance of the permit. The permit shall include a statement that any tree removal is not permitted unless the utility mark out is first secured. The Shade Tree Specialist shall be primarily responsible for the supervision of the aforesaid work.