§ 5-01 Removal of Trees.
RCNY § 5-01
(a)Any person who intends to remove any tree under the jurisdiction of the Department shall apply for and obtain a permit under this chapter prior to such removal.
(b)If the Department approves a removal request for a tree, issuance of a permit under this chapter shall require the applicant to pay a fee to the Department sufficient to cover the cost of replacing any tree proposed to be removed as set forth in this chapter, unless otherwise permitted by law. The applicant shall indicate in writing whether they intend to plant the required number of replacement trees, as directed by the Department, or requests that the Department plant such replacement trees at applicant's cost.
(c)In addition to all other legal remedies, the Department shall seek damages, as applicable, as determined under 56 RCNY § 5-02(d)-(f), from any person who violates 56 RCNY § 1-04(b)(1)(i).
