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Bond Ordinance Statements and Summary The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Gloucester City, in the County of Camden, State of New Jersey on April 22, 2024 and the twenty (20) day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the City Clerk’s office in the Municipal Building, 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey, for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Title: BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON IN AND FOR THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $550,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $522,500; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING Purpose/Improvement Estimated Total Cost Down Payment Amount of Obligations Period of Usefulness A. Acquisition of Certain Real Property in the City located at 500 Monmouth Street (Block 53, Lot 5), together with the acquisition of all materials and equipment and the completion of all work necessary therefore or related thereto $550,000 $27,500 $522,500 20 years Appropriation: $550,000 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $522,500 Grants (if any) Appropriated: $0 Section 20 Costs: $110,000 Useful Life: 20.00 years VANESSA LITTLE, City Clerk Dated:5/1/24 Prt's Fee:$32.00 Affidavit Fee:$5.00

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE An Ordinance titled, An Ordinance Granting Consent and Permission to New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. to Furnish Wastewater Collection and Conveyance Service in a Portion of the Township of Hillsborough, New Jersey . Will be Introduced on May 14, 2024, Further Consideration and a Public Hearing will be held on June 11 , 2024. This Ordinance will be introduced by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, at a meeting being held on May 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. Further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, at a meeting being held on 6/11/2024 at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance. Sarah Brake H illsborough Township Clerk 2x,HB, 4/26, 5/3/24, Fee:$51.86 Affidavit Fee:$15.00

LEGAL NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey, as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby served upon you to the effect that the Applicant, G & J Steel & Tubing, Inc. (“Applicant”) seeks Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval for the construction of a 15,498 sf building addition to the existing building to service manufacturing operations for the existing G & J Steel & Tubing, Inc. on a property identified on the Official Tax Map of the Township of Hillsborough as Lots 11.01 and 11.04 within Block 143, otherwise known as 301 Roycefield Road/Vincent's Lane (“Property”). The property is located within the Industrial 2 (I2) Zoning District, where manufacturing use is permitted. This application also proposes additional parking via a shared parking easement on Lot 11.04. The Applicant seeks variance relief from Section 188-106 of the Land Development Ordinance for the following:; as to Lot 11.01, impervious coverage (60% allowed, 66.5% existing and 67.4% proposed); lot width (300' required, 250.72' existing and proposed); side-yard setback (50' required, 25.5' and 40.6' existing); rear-yard setback (100' required, 66.2' existing and 20.9' proposed); landscape buffering (20' required, 21.1' existing and 5' proposed); and, parking (60.2 spaces required, 43 spaces proposed). The Applicant is seeking approval for onsite trailers which are not permitted and violate the rear yard setback (100’ required, 9’ existing and proposed) and side-yard setback (50’ required, 32’ existing and proposed). As to Lot 11.04, the Applicant seeks variance relief for parking within the side-yard setback (50' required, 0' proposed) for Lot 11.04. Although the Applicant is not aware of any additional variances, the Applicant will seek whatever variances, waivers, exceptions, checklist item waivers, design waivers, or any other relief that may be required, in the opinion of the Board and their professionals, or as may be identified by the Board professionals in their review, in order to implement the proposed plan and design. Amendments to the application and the plan may be made at the time of the Public Hearing based upon comments from the Board and its professionals and/or the public and new variances may be required based upon professional review. The Township requires notice pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law. We hereby provide said notice that we have made application to the Hillsborough Township Planning Board for an approval to permit the conditions outlined above and any such other variances, waivers or other relief as determined by the Board and their professionals not mentioned herein and the application is more technically described in the site plan documents on file with the municipality under File 24-PB-01-MSPV. The details of the proposal are more particularly described in the Application and Plans on file with the Board and are subject to change before or at the hearing. Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application to be held on May 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Municipal Complex located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844. The application and information relating to the application is available for public inspection at the Planning and Zoning Office in the Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 during normal business hours. Michael P. O’Grodnick, Esq. Attorney for Applicant Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher P.A. 56 East Main St., Suite 301 Somerville, NJ 08876 908.526.0707 1x, HB, 4/26/24, Fee:$46.63 Affidavit Fee:$15.00

Legal Notice: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 4. ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, ARTICLE IX. ENTITLED FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY, COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 4, Article IX, of the Code of the City of Gloucester City (“City”) there is created a Fire Department subject to certain organizational structure, rules and regulations; and WHEREAS pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2, the Mayor and Common Council of the City is authorized to enact and amend ordinances as deemed necessary for the preservation of the public’s health, safety and welfare as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the City by law; and WHEREAS, said Ordinances address several components of the Fire Department including the Establishment and Responsibilities; Organization of Fire Department; Chain of Command; Authority of Fire Committee; Disciplinary Measures; Authority of Chief and other officers; Maintenance of Apparatus, Equipment and Gear; Career Personnel; Compensation; Shifts to be Served and the like; and WHEREAS, Mayor and Common Counsel believe it to be in the best interest of the public’s health safety and welfare to make certain modification thereto. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Gloucester City, County of Camden and State of New Jersey, that the City Code, shall be amended as follows: SECTION 1: Chapter 4. Administrative Code, Article IX, entitled “Fire Department” is amended in its entirety to read as follows: § 4-49. Establishment and Responsibilities. There shall be established in the City of Gloucester City a Fire Department. This Department shall, in accordance with this article of the Administrative Code and in compliance with all pertinent statutes, rules and regulations governing municipal Fire Departments, be responsible: A. To enact policies and procedures to prevent, extinguish, and control fire and hazardous conditions. B. To enact and enforce policies and procedures to identify and rectify circumstances that may be related to the ability to prevent, extinguish and control fires and hazardous conditions. C. To enact policies and procedures to rescue, safeguard and educate the public as to prevention, extinguishment and control of fire and hazardous conditions. D. To enact policies and procedures to issue violations to correct circumstances that hinder the Department in the prevention, extinguishment and control of fire and hazardous conditions and to create billing procedures for the collection of funds for the provision of services or violations. § 4-49.1. Number and Location of Stations. The Gloucester City Fire Department shall consist of a minimum of [one station] and be geographically located as listed below: [A. At least one station shall be located to provide for efficient response to all portions within the City Limits.] [B.] Any other station as may be available shall be located where possible and be subject to the conditions of this ordinance. § 4-50. Organization of Fire Department. A. There shall be a [Director] of Fire appointed by the Common Council in accordance with the rules and regulations of the [City of Gloucester City]. The [Director] shall be the ranking officer of the Department and will also be in full charge of the [Fire] Department. The [Director] shall make, administer, and enforce rules and regulations for the control, discipline and disposition of the Department and its officers and employees. He shall have exclusive jurisdiction of the control, extinguishment, and prevention of fires. He shall, within the appropriations of the annual budget, assign personnel, maintain the headquarters and acquire and maintain equipment and apparatus. B. There shall be a Fire and Emergency Medical Services staffed with sufficient personnel to safely operate under the terms of this ordinance and departmental standard operating procedures. All personnel shall be appointed by the Council in accordance with the regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel including the provision that each fire fighter shall have and maintain a valid emergency medical technician certification to be appointed and remain a member of the Department. There shall be an amount of personnel as authorized by this ordinance and limited annually only by the appropriations of the final adopted budget of the City. (1) There shall be four supervisory officers, if eligible and appointed through the promotional procedures of the New Jersey Department of Personnel. These shall be in the title of Battalion Chief. At those times when there are no eligible employees to be permanently promoted to Battalion Chief, an employee meeting the requirements and appointed to the position of Fire Lieutenant shall serve in this position until such time as a promotion to Battalion Chief shall be available. The supervisory officer shall be the shift supervisor and have full responsibility for all personnel, both career and volunteer, for the purpose of daily operations of the Department. The supervisory officers shall be in command behind the [Director] of the Department as specified in the hierarchy section of this ordinance. (2) There shall be a fire fighter appointed to a title as set by the New Jersey Department of Personnel as the EMS Training Officer, who shall be certified as required by the New Jersey Department of Health. This staff position reports to the Deputy Fire Chief. of the Department on administrative matters and to the Supervisory Officer for fire operations. (3) The following titles shall be maintained within the career service division: (a) Fire fighter. (b) Fire Prevention Specialist UFD. (c) Fire Lieutenant (should no one be available for permanent appointment to Battalion Chief). (d) Battalion Chief. [(e) Deputy Fire Chief] (f) [Director] of Fire. C. There shall be a Volunteer Division staffed with a sufficient number of officers and firefighters as determined by the Chief and Fire Committee of Council to safely operate under the terms of this ordinance and standard operating procedures. Members shall be assigned to stations at the discretion of the Chief. (1) There shall be a Deputy Chief assigned to the entire Department subordinate only to the Chief of the Department. Common Council, upon consultation with the officers of all the battalions and the Chief of the Department, shall appoint the Deputy Chief. (2) There shall be one Battalion Chief assigned to each station and shall have full responsibility of the operations of their respective station and the supervision of the Captains, Lieutenants and firefighters under his/her command. Common Council, upon consultation with the officers of the affected battalion and the Chief of the Department, shall appoint Battalion Chiefs. (3) There shall be one Captain assigned to each station. Captains shall meet the requirements set forth by this ordinance and Department policy. Common Council, upon consultation with the officers of the affected battalion and the Chief of the Department, shall appoint Captains. (4) There shall be one Lieutenant assigned to each station. Lieutenants shall meet the requirements set forth by this ordinance and Department policy. Common Council, upon consultation with the officers of the affected battalion and the Chief of the Department, shall appoint Lieutenants. (5) There shall be firefighters assigned as available among the ranks of the Volunteer Division. The firefighters shall meet all the training requirements as set forth in this ordinance and departmental policy. CD. There shall be a Division of Emergency Management. The City's Emergency Management Coordinator shall come from the ranks of the career employees. Council shall make the appointment according to the terms of this ordinance, the City Code and in consultation with the [Director] of Fire and pursuant to the regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel. The employee shall, in a timely manner acquire and maintain all certifications and training certificates as specified under the State of New Jersey regulations in a timely manner. The EMC shall report to the [Director] of Fire on all fire duties and the Mayor and [Common] Council or New Jersey State Police, through the designated procedures. (1) The EMC shall coordinate investigations and emergency responses to situations that have the potential to become environmental/health hazards to the City and perform related emergency prevention work. (2) The EMC shall plan, organize and develop varied emergency management programs and procedures within the municipality and perform related work as required. (3) The EMC shall assist with directing and integrating the practice exercises of the municipality with that of the County and State Emergency Management organizations. (4) The EMC shall manage the environmental cleanup activities through the City and represent the City on environmental issues. (5) The EMC shall manage the Emergency Operations Center and coordinate all agencies involved in the abatement of an incident, whether caused by nature, chemicals or some other disaster. (6) The EMC shall maintain and update all annexes to the City Emergency Management Plan and be the liaison between the City and the County, State, and Federal FEMA representatives. § 4-50.1. Bureau of Fire Prevention. There shall be in the Department a Division of Fire Prevention. This office shall be manned by a Fire Prevention Specialist UFD who shall serve under the direction of the [Director] of Fire and perform such duties as assigned, including those outlined in this section and as a fire fighter under the command established in this ordinance. A.Staffing: (1) The appointment to this position shall be made by the Common Council under the regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel. (2) The employee in this position shall maintain all requirements remain a career fire fighter in Gloucester City as well as the licensing required to perform such life, safety and inspection duties required under the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. B. Duties: (1) Under the direction of the [Director] of the Department, perform all inspections as required in the Uniform Fire Code of New Jersey (N.J.A.C. 5) as Life Hazard Uses and Non-Life Hazard Uses. (2) Perform all inspections as encoded in the local fire prevention standards per Chapter 48 of the ordinances of the City of Gloucester City. (3)Establish and implement programs for the instruction and investigation of business establishments in fire safety practice. (4 Report findings and violations to the Fire Official, detailing infractions and recommendations. (5) Coordinate and take reports from fire fighters conducting neighborhood inspections to issue violations and/or recommendations to situations found during block inspections. (6) Maintain files of inspections and findings. (7) Coordinate and implement programs with schools, business organizations, and civic organizations to promote fire awareness and safety, including participation in scheduling and reviewing fire drills and demonstration of proper utilization of equipment and procedures. (8) Coordinate with the Emergency Management Coordinator to establish and conduct tests of emergency awareness programs. (9) Perform special duties at events where congregations of people may dictate special arrangements. (10) Inspect fire hydrants or coordinate inspections with fire fighters and utility division. (11) Perform as a fire fighter or Emergency Medical Technician where needed in response to alarms. (12) Perform other various tasks as may be directed by the [Director of Fire] in conformance with the description of this title. § 4-51. Volunteer allotments. The volunteer members of the Department that are in good standing shall receive the following allotment: Position Annual Allotment Deputy Chief $550 Battalion Chief $450 Captain $400 Lieutenant $350 Firefighters $300 § 4-512. Chain of Command. A. The chain of command of the Gloucester City Fire Department shall be as follows: Upon the occurrence of an incident, the first arriving officer shall establish command until a higher ranking officer arrives on the scene. At this time, he shall be briefed on the incident and will become the incident commander. The same procedure shall occur upon the arrival of each higher ranking officer until the arrival of the Director of the Fire Department. B. The following shall be the hierarchy for the Department during fire suppression activities: The chain of command of the Gloucester City Fire Department shall be as follows: Upon the occurrence of an incident, the first arriving officer shall establish command until a higher ranking officer arrives on the scene. At this time, he shall be briefed on the incident and will become the incident commander. The same procedure shall occur upon the arrival of each higher ranking officer until the arrival of the [Director of the Fire Department]. C. The following shall be the hierarchy for the Department during fire suppression activities: (1) Director of Fire. (2) Deputy Fire Chief (volunteer). (3) Shift Supervisory Officer (career). (3) (4) Battalion Fire Chief (volunteer). (54) Captain (volunteer). (65) Lieutenant (volunteer). (6) Fire Prevention Specialist UFD (career). (7) Fire fighter (career). (9) Fire fighter (volunteer). § 4-532. Authority of Fire Committee; Disciplinary Measures. Members of the Gloucester City Fire Department and all staff positions established by this ordinance shall be subject to the orders and administration of the [Director of Fire]. A. The [Director of Fire] shall have the power to take disciplinary action after a review of the infraction or violation of this ordinance, the City's Personnel Policy as provided in accordance with the standard operating procedures and/or any departmental policies. The Career Division employees shall be disciplined in accordance with the regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel and any pertinent contractual provisions. The Fire Committee of the Common Council shall have the right to hear any appeal of action taken by the [Director of Fire]. § 4-543. Authority of Chief and Other Officers. All personnel of the Department shall function as a single unit under one command while on the scene of a fire or incident; all personnel shall be subject to the orders of any officer, whether Uniform Division or Volunteer. § 4-554. Maintenance of Apparatus, Equipment and Gear. Any apparatus, equipment or gear in need of repair or maintenance shall be reported to the on-duty ranking officer for action. The ranking officer shall take action in accordance with departmental policies. Certain responsibilities may be assigned by the [Director of Fire] to maintain an effective and efficient policy on the maintenance of departmental property. § 4-565. Mandatory Retirement Age. The Department and the City shall follow all state and federal laws and guidelines concerning the retirement age of both career and volunteer members. § 4-576. Life Members of Fire Department. Any member having completed 20 years of service to the Department, who is in good standing, may be presented for life membership. This shall include the recommendation of the [Director of Fire]. The Fire Committee and the Chief shall review all other cases. Once approved, the Council may pass a resolution declaring the life member status of the person presented. § 4-58. Training requirements. A. All firefighters and candidates for officer must have the following minimum training. These requirements are a minimum standard only and are not the final requirement for appointment. The Chief shall have the authority to set additional requirements as needed and in accordance with standard operating procedures and departmental policy. (1) Deputy Chief. (a) Advance pump operations. (b) Engine company fire ground operations. (c) Advance ladder operations. (d) Truck company fire ground operation. (e) Building construction. (f) Firefighter safety. (g) Fire officer leadership. (h) Fire Department administration and management. (2) Battalion Chief. (a) Advance pump operations. (b) Engine company fire ground operations. (c) Advance ladder operations. (d) Truck company fire ground operation. (e) Building construction. (f) Firefighter safety. (g) Fire officer leadership. (3) First Captain. (a) Advance pump operations. (b) Engine company fire ground operations. (c) Advanced ladder operations. (d) Truck company fire ground operations. (e) Building construction. (f) Firefighter safety. (g) Fire officer leadership. (4) Lieutenant. (a) Advance pump operations. (b) Engine company fire ground operations. (c) Advance ladder operations. (d) Truck company fire ground operations. (e) Building construction. (f) Firefighter safety. (5) Firefighter Level 1 training. (a) OSHA right to know training. (b) Hazmat awareness. (c) Hazmat operations. (d) SCBA certification. B. All levels of training shall be completed prior to the appointment of said positions. All levels of training shall be in addition to any lower level positional requirements. [AC. The Deputy Fire Chief shall be the Departmental Training Officer. Training Instructors may be appointed from the ranks of the employees of the Department. The Training Officer shall coordinate all training and be assisted by other department personnel.] B. All EMS training shall be handled by the FF/EMT assigned by the [Director of Fire] to perform such duties as Administrative Aide listed above. § 4-597. Career personnel. All career personnel and officers shall be appointed in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Personnel requirements for entry and promotion. § 4-597.1. Compensation. The annual salaries provided by ordinance for the members of the Department shall be in lieu of any and all fees, commissions, emoluments of any kind paid to or received by any such member. All members of the Department of Fire shall be required to account for and pay any fees, commissions, or emoluments to the Treasurer of the City. § 4-597.2. Shifts to be served. All members of the Department of Fire shall be required to serve on such shifts and for such hours and for such times as may be assigned by the [Director of Fire]. SECTION 2: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. SECTION 3: If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance shall be judged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order of judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication in accordance with law. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the foregoing ORDINANCE was introduced and passed at a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Gloucester City, County of Camden, New Jersey, held on the 22nd day of April, 2024 and will be considered for final passage after a public hearing at a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Gloucester City to be held on May 30, 2024, 313 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey. Copies of the full ordinance as introduced are available without cost to any member of the general public during regular business hours from the Office of the City Clerk, 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey 08030, phone number being (856) 456-0205. Vanessa L. Little, City Clerk Dated:5/1/24 Prt's Fee:$354.60 Affidavit Fee:$5.00

Legal Notice: AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 74 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY, ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY TO REDUCE SOIL EROSION AND POLLUTANT RUNOFF, PROMOTE INFILTRATION OF RAINWATER INTO THE SOIL WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) revised Tier A of the Municipal Stormwater General Permit; and WHEREAS, the NJDEP also took steps to reclassify all municipalities into the Tier A category; and WHEREAS, the revised permit requires municipalities to adopt and enforce a community-wide ordinance covering tree removal/replacement, conditioned upon the existence of a compliant pre-existing Ordinance; and WHEREAS, to assist municipalities in adopting a complying ordinance, the NJDEP undertook the development of a model tree replacement/removal ordinance, which has been finalized and is now available for dissemination; and WHEREAS, in addition to finalizing the ordinance, the NJDEP has extended the due date for municipalities to adopt a tree removal/replacement ordinance from January 1, 2024 to May 1, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Gloucester City, County of Camden and State of New Jersey, of the City Code, shall be amended as follows: SECTION 1: There is hereby created Part II, General Legislation Chapter 74 of the Code of the City of Gloucester City entitled, Tree Removal and Replacement, as follows: Chapter 74. Tree Removal and Replacement §74-1. Purpose. An ordinance to establish requirements for tree removal and replacement in the City of Gloucester City to reduce soil erosion and pollutant runoff, promote infiltration of rainwater into the soil, and protect the environment, public health, safety, and welfare. §74-2. Definitions. For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this ordinance clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When consistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The use of the word "shall" means the requirement is always mandatory and not merely directory. A. “Applicant” means any “person”, as defined below, who applies for approval to remove trees regulated under this ordinance. B. “Critical Root Radius (CRR)” – means the zone around the base of a tree where the majority of the root system is found. This zone is calculated by multiplying the diameter at breast height (DBH) of the tree by 1.5 feet. For example: a tree with a 6” DBH would have a CRR = 6”x1.5’ = 9’. C. “Diameter at Breast Height (DBH)” means the diameter of the trunk of a mature tree generally measured at a point four and a half feet above ground level from the uphill side of the tree. D. “Hazard Tree” means a tree or limbs thereof that meet one or more of the criteria below. Trees that do not meet any of the criteria below and are proposed to be removed solely for development purposes are not hazard trees. 1. Has an infectious disease or insect infestation; 2. Is dead or dying; 3. Obstructs the view of traffic signs or the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles, where pruning attempts have not been effective; 4. Is causing obvious damage to structures (such as building foundations, sidewalks, etc.); or 5. Is determined to be a threat to public health, safety, and/or welfare by a certified arborist or LTE. E. “Person” means any individual, resident, corporation, utility, company, partnership, firm, or association. F. “Planting strip” means the part of a street right-of-way between the public right-of- way adjacent to the portion of the street reserved for vehicular traffic the abutting property line and the curb or traveled portion of the street, exclusive of any sidewalk. G. “Resident” means an individual who resides on the residential property where a tree(s) regulated by this ordinance is removed or proposed to be removed. H. “Street Tree” means a tree planted in the sidewalk, planting strip, and/or in the public right-of-way adjacent to the portion of the street reserved for vehicular traffic. This also includes trees planted in planting strips within the roadway right-of-way, i.e., islands, medians, pedestrian refuges. I. “Tree” means a woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches at some distance from the ground. J. “Tree Caliper” means the diameter of the trunk of a young tree, measured six (6) inches from the soil line. For young trees whose caliper exceeds four (4) inches, the measurement is taken twelve (12) inches above the soil line. K. “Tree removal” means to kill or to cause irreparable damage that leads to the decline and/or death of a tree. This includes, but is not limited to, excessive pruning, application of substances that are toxic to the tree, over-mulching or improper mulching, and improper grading and/or soil compaction within the critical root radius around the base of the tree that leads to the decline and/or death of a tree. Removal does not include responsible pruning and maintenance of a tree, or the application of treatments intended to manage invasive species. §74-3. Regulated Activities. A. Application Process: 1. Any person planning to remove a street tree with DBH of 2.5” or more or any non-street tree with DBH of 6” or more on their property shall submit a Tree Removal Application to City. No tree shall be removed until municipal officials have reviewed and approved the removal. 2. For larger scale clearing projects, a tree protection management plan must be submitted at the time of site plan or subdivision application. A tree protection management plan shall contain the following information on a plot plan: a. Location of all existing or proposed buildings, driveways, grading, septic fields, easements, underground utility lines, rights-of-way, and other improvements. b. Location of existing wetland buffers, natural features, including wooded areas, watercourses, wetlands, and floodplains. c. The limits of the tree protection zone. d. Location of all existing live street tree with DBH of 2.5” or more or any non-street tree with DBH of 6”. Each tree shall be noted by its species, size and general health condition. Whenever possible, the actual canopy spread shall be shown. e. Each tree, or mass of trees, to be removed or transplanted shall be clearly marked. f. A chart tabulating the diameter inches being removed, and the required compensatory trees. g. Specifications for the removal of existing trees and for the protection of existing trees to be preserved, including detail(s) of tree protection fencing, as required. h. Location of compensatory proposed trees. Applicants will be subject to an application fee as per the Table below. B. Tree Replacement Requirements 1. Any person who removes one or more street tree(s) with a DBH of 2.5” or more, unless exempt under Section IV, shall be subject to the requirements of the Tree 2. Any person, other than a resident, who removes one or more tree(s) with a DBH of 6” or more per acre, unless exempt under Section IV, shall be subject to the requirements of the Tree Replacement Requirements Table. Replacement Requirements Table below. The species type and diversity of replacement trees shall be in accordance with Appendix A. Replacement tree(s) shall: 1. Be replaced in kind with a tree that has an equal or greater DBH than tree removed or meet the Tree Replacement Criteria in the table below; 2. Be planted within twelve (12) months of the date of removal of the original tree(s) or at an alternative date specified by the municipality; 3. Be monitored by the applicant for a period of two (2) years to ensure their survival and shall be replaced as needed within twelve (12) months; and 4. Shall not be planted in temporary containers or pots, as these do not count towards tree replacement requirements. Tree Replacement Requirements Table: Category Tree Removed (DBH) Tree Replacement Criteria (See Appendix A) Application Fee 1 DBH of 2.5” (for street trees) or 6” (for non-street trees) to 12.99” Replant 1 tree with a minimum tree caliper of 1.5” for each tree removed $100.00 2 DBH of 13” to 22.99” Replant 2 trees with minimum tree calipers of 1.5” for each tree removed $100.00 3 DBH of 23” to 32.99” Replant 3 trees with minimum tree calipers of 1.5” for each tree removed $100.00 4 DBH of 33” or greater Replant 4 trees with minimum tree calipers of 1.5” for each tree removed $100.00 C. Replacement Alternatives: 1. If the municipality determines that some or all required replacement trees cannot be planted on the property where the tree removal activity occurred, then the applicant shall do one of the following: a. Plant replacement trees in a separate area(s) approved by the municipality. b. Pay a fee according to the schedule below. This fee shall be placed into a fund dedicated to tree planting and continued maintenance of the trees. Tree Replacement Fees Table: Category Tree Removed (DBH) Replacement Tree Value (See Sub-Section C(1)(b)) 1 DBH of 2.5” (for street trees) or 6” (for non-street trees) to 12.99” $350 2 DBH of 13” to 22.99” $700 3 DBH of 23” to 32.99” $1,050 4 DBH of 33” or greater $1,400 §74-3. Exemptions. All persons shall comply with the tree replacement standard outlined above, except in the cases detailed below. Proper justification shall be provided, in writing, to the municipality by all persons claiming an exemption. Proper justification shall consist of submissions such as photos and/or statements from NJ licensed tree expert as per NJ Statue 45:15C-11 or arborist.: A. Residents who remove less than four (4) trees per acre that fall into category 1, 2, or 3 of the Tree Replacement Requirements Table within a five-year period. The number of trees removed is a rolling count across a five-year period. For example, if 3 trees from category 1 are removed in July 2023, the ‘count’ resets to zero in July 2028. However, if 1 one tree from category 1 is removed in July 2023 and another in July of 2025 the first tree will come off the count in July 2028 and the second in July 2030. B. Tree farms in active operation, nurseries, fruit orchards, and garden centers. C. Properties used for the practice of silviculture under an approved forest stewardship or woodland management plan that is active and on file with the municipality. D. Any trees removed as part of a municipal or state decommissioning plan . This exemption only includes trees planted as part of the construction and predetermined to be removed in the decommissioning plan. E. Any trees removed pursuant to a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved environmental clean-up, or NJDEP approved habitat enhancement plan. F. Approved game management practices, as recommended by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife; G. Hazard trees may be removed with no fee or replacement requirement. §74-4. Enforcement. This ordinance shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or other Municipal Officials of City during the course of ordinary enforcement duties. §74-5. Violations and Penalties. Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine of $350.00 per replacement tree required per this section. SECTION 2: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. SECTION 3: If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance shall be judged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order of judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication in accordance with law. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the foregoing ORDINANCE was introduced and passed at a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Gloucester City, County of Camden, New Jersey, held on the 22nd day of April, 2024 and will be considered for final passage after a public hearing at a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Gloucester City to be held on May 30, 2024, 313 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey. Copies of the full ordinance as introduced are available without cost to any member of the general public during regular business hours from the Office of the City Clerk, 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey 08030, phone number being (856) 456-0205. Vanessa L. Little, City Clerk Dated:5/1/24 Prt's Fee:$208.80 Affidavit Fee:$5.00