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Costs of tree removal

Neighborhood costs

  • To property where a tree is removed

  • To neighboring properties

  • To the City (road repair & climate impacts)
     

Property owner costs

  • Application fee ($150)

  • Compliance costs

    • Protecting remaining trees (tree save areas)

    • Replacement trees or payment in lieu of replacement

Exemptions from application fee & replacement requirements

  • for low-income property owners who meet the requirements for one of the

  • City’s tax exemption or deferral programs, Ch 21, Div. 3, Sec. 21-82(d).

  • when a tree is removed because it is dead or significantly compromised [diseased or dangerous], Ch. 21, Div. 3, Sec. 21-83(c)(2).
     

Length of time for the application to be reviewed

10 business days from submission of the complete application

  • If you have any questions about required materials, we recommend that you contact the Tree Warden at the beginning of the application process.


Future
  • Reevaluation of Ordinance in March 2025

    • Expected criticism

    • Expected responses

  • Giving property owners credits for keeping trees

  • State level Municipal Reforestation Program

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We are Newton residents. We advocate for protecting our existing tree canopy in addition to planting more trees. We protest unnecessary cutting of trees as damaging our community.

About us

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