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Farmingdale adopts tougher tree-protection law, raises fines to $250–$2,500
Summary
The Farmingdale Board of Trustees adopted a local law amending Chapter 525 to expand the definition of public street/place to include adjacent property affected by overhanging trees or shrubs, and increased fines for violations to a range of $250–$2,500 per offense.
The Farmingdale Board of Trustees voted Aug. 4 to adopt a local law amending Chapter 525, "Trees and Plants," expanding the definition of a public street or place to include adjacent property over which a tree, shrub or stem overhangs, covers or otherwise affects the public right-of-way. The measure increases penalties for violations to not less than $250 and not more than $2,500 for each offense.
Trustee Walter Priestley moved to adopt the local law and Trustee Craig Rosasco seconded; the Board adopted the measure after a public hearing that drew no public comment. The change clarifies that owners may be responsible not only for trees on the public strip but also for trees on adjacent private property that affect the street or place, and adjusts the fine schedule to provide a higher maximum penalty.
The local law was introduced and opened for public comment at the meeting and, after no public testimony, the Board closed the hearing and approved the ordinance. The Village Attorney and Clerk will publish the final language and effective date per municipal notice procedures.
