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Long Hill introduces sweeping tree-protection ordinance, schedules April 22 public hearing
Summary
The Township Committee introduced Ordinance 584-26, a comprehensive Tree Removal and Protection Ordinance establishing permitting, replacement requirements, a Tree Conservation Officer and fines; final hearing and adoption are set for April 22, 2026.
The Long Hill Township Committee voted unanimously to introduce Ordinance 584-26 on first reading, a new Tree Removal and Protection ordinance that would replace and expand Chapter XXIII of the township code and add a trees requirement to the Land Use Ordinance.
The ordinance text in the meeting packet sets out definitions (including “Big Trees,” Historic Trees, DBH and drip line), designates the Shade Tree Commission chair (or designee) as the Tree Conservation Officer (TCO), requires Tree Removal Permits in many cases and establishes a separate Township Tree Trust Fund. It also prescribes a tree-replacement schedule tied to tree diameter (for example, one replacement 2
