haverford township playground regulations

For trees which are 30 inches or greater in diameter, applicant shall replant one inch of new tree diameter for every one inch of existing tree diameter removed.Replacement trees shall have a minimum diameter of two inches. For trees that are less than 30 inches in diameter, applicant shall replant one inch of new tree diameter for every four inches of existing tree diameter removed.Likewise, no permit is necessary to trim or prune shrubs and bushes within the public area, remove or cut off low hanging or broken branches of trees which create or may create a public nuisance or danger or carry out normal repair, upkeep, minor pruning and trimming.No permit is necessary to meet this requirement. Every property owner of trees standing on private property shall keep such trees trimmed so that the minimum clearance of any branches that overhang any public walks is 12-feet for mature trees and 9-feet for newly planted trees, and the minimum clearance where branches overhang any public street, highway and/or avenue is 14 feet.A permit is required to plant, prune, remove or spray a public shade tree, including any tree in or upon any public park, property, street, highway and/or avenue, or that part of any tree extending over those areas.General Regulations Public Shade Tree Permit Application Link Insurance certificates can be faxed to (484)-454-4186 or emailed to Township Public Shade Tree Permit An additional $50 check is required for all grading applications as well as an $1000 escrow check for engineer review, these checks are to be separate from permit cost(s).As well as a calculation sheet for impervious surface and building coverage Building coverage ( % of the lot occupied by all buildings ) and impervious surface ratio ( % of lot occupied by buildings, driveways, patio/walk-ways ) must be given.A plot plan drawn to an accurate scale, with property markers shown improvements to property are to be shown.all permit fee(s) must be submitted at once with a check written for the correct amount.Estimated cost of work – (separate for each permit application).

Insurance certification including workers compensation or self-employed affidavit.Certificate holder must be haverford township Current Haverford Township contractors license for plumbing and electrical contractors, Pa hic licences & certificate of insurance with workers comp for all contractors on job site.Signed contract between property owner and contractor.*NO PERMIT APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING*

Haverford township playground regulations