New York A05766 amends the administrative code to revise permit fees and replacement tree requirements for tree removal in New York City.

New York A05766 amends the administrative code to revise the fee structure and replacement tree requirements for tree removal permits in New York City. The bill sets a maximum fee of two dollars per square foot on all properties, calculated using parcel dimensions on file with the county clerk. It mandates that replacement trees must equal one caliper inch of replacement tree for each caliper inch of tree removed, with a maximum of twice the number of caliper inches removed in certain zoning districts.

New York A05766 amends the administrative code to revise permit fees and replacement tree requirements for tree removal in New York City.

New York A05766 amends the administrative code to revise the fee structure and replacement tree requirements for tree removal permits in New York City. The bill sets a maximum fee of two dollars per square foot on all properties, calculated using parcel dimensions on file with the county clerk. It mandates that replacement trees must equal one caliper inch of replacement tree for each caliper inch of tree removed, with a maximum of twice the number of caliper inches removed in certain zoning districts.