Emerson council raises per-tree developer fee to $250

Mar 5, 2025

The council voted to raise the Shade Tree Commission's developer fee from $150 to $250 per removed tree, citing rising planting costs; the ordinance change was approved by roll call.

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Emerson's governing body voted on March 4 to increase the fee developers pay per replaced or removed tree from $150 to $250 and to amend the borough ordinance to reflect the change.

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