Bellwood § 100.001 Environment & Natural Resources Section Purpose This section outlines the purpose of Bellwood's tree preservation regulations, emphasizing their role in safeguarding the village's ecological and aesthetic environment, promoting public welfare, and enhancing quality of life through various environmental and economic benefits. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.002 Environment & Natural Resources Section Regulated Activity This section defines various activities that are considered regulated under the Bellwood Tree Preservation subchapter, primarily focusing on activities that may damage or remove trees, as well as specific land development and permitting processes. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.003 Environment & Natural Resources Section Tree Permit This section requires a tree permit from the Comptroller for regulated activities, with specific provisions for utility companies seeking group permits for routine pruning. Exceptions are made for routine pruning by private property owners and for tree emergencies. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.004 Environment & Natural Resources Section Tree Permit Application Process This section outlines the application process for obtaining a tree permit in Bellwood, detailing the required information and the conditions under which a tree removal request may be approved by the Comptroller. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.005 Environment & Natural Resources Section Tree Emergency This section defines what constitutes a tree emergency, such as a tree being an imminent danger or needing removal for utility repairs. It outlines procedures for obtaining emergency permits for tree removal, including verbal permits and lawful removal without permission under specific circumstances. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.006 Environment & Natural Resources Section Construction Activity; Construction Activity Plan This section mandates that any construction activity requiring a building permit must submit a construction activity plan for approval by the Comptroller. The plan must include detailed information about the property, proposed construction, and specific measures for tree protection. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.007 Environment & Natural Resources Section Tree Preservation Plan This section mandates the submission and approval of a tree preservation plan to the Comptroller for any development. The plan must detail the location, size, and species of significant trees on the parcel, as well as information regarding construction impact, preservation measures, and transplanting if applicable. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.008 Environment & Natural Resources Section Replacement Requirements For Unauthorized Removal Of Trees This section outlines replacement requirements for unauthorized removal of deciduous trees in Bellwood. It specifies a caliper-based replacement ratio for trees and allows for shrubs as an alternative under certain conditions, with defined minimum sizes for both replacement trees and shrubs. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.009 Environment & Natural Resources Section Penalty Fee For Unauthorized Tree Removal This section establishes penalties for unauthorized tree removal in Bellwood. It mandates replacement of removed trees and imposes a $500 per tree fine on the property owner, with separate offenses for each tree and for each day a violation continues. It also allows for temporary work stoppages and requires public hearings for license/permit suspensions longer than 30 days. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.010 Environment & Natural Resources Section Tree Trimming On Rights-Of- Way, Public Easements, Or Village Property This section prohibits trimming, pruning, or removal of trees on public rights-of-way, easements, or village property without a permit. Violations are treated as unauthorized tree removals with applicable penalties. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.011 Environment & Natural Resources Section Enforcement This section outlines the enforcement mechanisms for tree preservation regulations in Bellwood. It grants the Comptroller the authority to withhold or revoke permits for non-compliance with tree preservation plans and to halt work when permits are not required. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Berwyn § 1030.01 Environment & Natural Resources Section Removal Of Dead Trees; Replanting This section mandates the city to remove dead trees in parkways and replant a new tree at no cost to the property owner. The Director of Public Works or designated employees must certify the tree's death before removal. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 1030.02 Environment & Natural Resources Section Removal Of Line Trees This ordinance allows for the removal of a parkway tree if its roots cause substantial damage to a sewer line, making the line unusable. It also mandates the planting of a new tree and specifies a cost-sharing arrangement between the property owner and the city for removal and replanting. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 1030.03 Environment & Natural Resources Section Sewer Rodding This section clarifies that property owners are solely responsible for the routine maintenance and rodding of their sewer lines. The Department of Public Works may rod the line in case of a blockage causing water backup, but the owner will be responsible for the cost. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 1030.04 Environment & Natural Resources Section Sewer Maintenance This section outlines the scope of sewer maintenance responsibilities for property owners, including rodding, chemical application, and structural replacement of sewer lines. It mandates that any chemical applications must not cause environmental damage to the locality or the treatment plant. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 1030.05 Environment & Natural Resources Section Determination Of Costs This section outlines how the cost of services like tree removal and sewer rodding in parkways will be calculated when property owners are required to contribute 50% of the expense. The cost is determined by summing the expenses for materials, equipment, and labor. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 16.22 Environment & Natural Resources Section Purpose; delegation of authority and responsibility This section establishes the village's commitment to its urban forest as infrastructure and delegates the authority to the Director of Public Works and Engineering to manage planting, pruning, maintenance, and removal of trees and woody plants on public property. This includes addressing trees that pose threats to utilities or are diseased. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 16.23 Environment & Natural Resources Section Permit required for removal or relocation of certain trees This section requires a permit for the removal or relocation of trees within the village limits that have a trunk diameter of six inches or larger or a circumference of 19 inches or larger, measured two feet above the natural grade. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 16.24 Environment & Natural Resources Section Procedure, standards and specifications This section outlines the procedure for obtaining a tree removal or relocation permit in Bolingbrook. It requires an initial evaluation by the village forester, a formal application with specific details, a site inspection, and approval based on several conditions related to safety, tree health, and necessary development. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 16.25 Environment & Natural Resources Section Work to be completed in 90 days View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 16.26 Environment & Natural Resources Section Display of permit card View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 16.27 Environment & Natural Resources Section Penalty This section outlines the penalties for violating the tree protection article. Fines vary depending on whether the violation occurs on private property or a village right-of-way/parkway, with each tree removed considered a separate offense. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Brookfield § 58.132 Environment & Natural Resources Section Generally This section establishes a voluntary "50/50 shared cost tree planting program" where the village and participating property owners equally share the cost of replacing trees on municipal property. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 58.133 Environment & Natural Resources Section Administration This section outlines the role of the village arborist in administering the tree replacement program. The arborist is responsible for identifying areas needing replacement trees, setting priorities, and notifying and inviting property owners to participate. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 58.134 Environment & Natural Resources Section Property owner request for participation This section allows property owners to initiate a request for participation in the Tree Replacement Program. Owners can bring the village arborist's attention to municipal property fronting their own to determine the need for a replacement tree. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 58.135 Environment & Natural Resources Section Procedure This section outlines the procedure for the Tree Replacement Program, requiring property owners to deposit their proportionate share of the cost for replacement trees. After work completion, any excess deposit is refunded, and any deficiency is collected from participants. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 57.27 Environment & Natural Resources Section Abuse Or Mutilation Of Public Trees This section prohibits any unauthorized damage, cutting, transplanting, or removal of public trees in Burr Ridge. It also forbids attaching objects, exposing trees to harmful substances, or allowing fires to injure public trees. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 57.28 Environment & Natural Resources Section Tree Fencing During Construction Or Excavation This section mandates the installation of protective fencing around trees on municipal property near construction or excavation sites. It also requires a permit for any excavation within a specified distance of a tree. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 57.29 Environment & Natural Resources Section Materials On Public Property This ordinance prohibits the placement or storage of materials on public property within Burr Ridge that could obstruct the flow of water, air, or fertilizer to tree roots. An exception is granted with prior written permission from the Village Administrator. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 57.30 Environment & Natural Resources Section Removal Of Five Or More Trees Without A Permit This section prohibits the removal of five or more trees on a lot within Burr Ridge within a 12-month period, unless the trees are diseased, infected, infested, or replaced according to an approved plan. A permit is always required prior to removal. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →