Don’t towns get sued over tree ordinances?
There are three points to note in this regard: Suits are relatively rare, and may occur when towns try to force builders to pay excessive fees when they remove trees (e.g., hundreds of thousands of dollars). Tree ordinances have generally been upheld by higher courts. Finally, because New Jersey supports tree preservation, it offers insurance protecting towns against lawsuits. To our knowledge, Franklin Lakes has never been sued over its tree ordinance.
