§ 170-5. Exceptions.

A. 

This chapter shall not apply to the homesite of any resident owner except as provided in § 170-2H and § 170-6.

B. 

This chapter shall not apply to normal operations in commercial orchards or tree nurseries as carried out by the owners or their employees.

C. 

This chapter shall not apply to a public utility company when that company performs routine line clearance for overhead utility wires.

[Amended 4-19-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07]

D. 

This chapter shall not apply to standard selective forestry practices which will benefit both the owner and the intent of this chapter, such as pruning and trimming to enhance growth. Any such activity, however, which entails injury to or destruction of trees shall require an application and permit as provided for herein and shall be in accordance with a management plan developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Forestry or other professional forester.

E. 

This chapter shall not apply to any tree cut on any homesite for personal use as firewood by the owner.

[Amended 6-22-1981 by Ord. No. 81-24]

F. 

This chapter shall not apply to any person who, on or prior to the effective date hereof, was engaged in the bona fide business of cutting and selling firewood from lands within the township, provided that the lands so used for such purposes shall not be extended or enlarged except upon issuance of a permit as provided for herein.

Amended 6-22-1981 by Ord. No. 81-24; 7-7-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-15