Table 3.

Details of tree ordinances.

MunicipalityType of Private Land AffectedExemption ConditionsTree Size*Tree Inventory
ArdsleySDall but SD6 in (15 cm)s, tSD
Bedford⊕5 acres 12 in (30 cm) dbh; >25% grade≤5 acres12 in (30 cm)reason, n, area
Greenburgh⊕1 acreinterference, hardship, Ds, t, I
Harrisonif BP, ⊕ 3 trees removed<3 trees4 in (10 cm)s, t
Irvington>3 acres≤3 acres6 in (15 cm)nr
Lewisboro>5 acres⊕5 acres10 in (25 cm)s, n, area
Mt. KiscoPTPZ, STPZ (see text)public land4 in (10 cm)reason, method, s, t, h, I. n
Mt. Pleasantall private propertymanyreason, method, s, t, h, I, n density factor
N. Castle150 ft. (46 m) from R>150 ft. (46 m)6 in (15 cm)nr
N. Tarrytown>1 acre≤1 acre4 in (10 cm)s, t, I
Pound Ridgeclear-cutting not allowed >25% slope, 12 in (30 cm) on SD<12 in. (30 cm) on SD6 in (15 cm)specific (see text)
Rye Brookdeveloped or unimproved propertypublic property12 in (30 cm)nr
Scarsdaleno removal of 12 in (30 cm) 54 in (135 cm) dbh<12 in (30 cm) 54 in (135 cm) dbh12 in (30 cm)nr
Somersclear-cutting not allowed, >25% slopeclear-cut <10,000 ft24 in (10 cm)23 in (57 cm) on SD; 4 in (10 cm) clear-cut
Tarrytown>1 acre, SD⊕1 acre with R, D4 in (10 cm)nr
White PlainsSD, vacant land, future redevelopmentexisting private property12 in (30 cm)8 in (20 cm), h, n
  • * dbh at 4 ft or 4.5 feet (1.2 or 1.4 m), except N. Castle, at 3 ft (0.9 m).

  • Key

    SD: subdivision

    D: substantially developed

    R: a residence on this iand

    S: site plan

    BP: building permit

    s: size required in inventory

    t: tree type required in inventory

    l: location of tree required in inventory

    h: health of tree required in inventory

    n: # of trees to be removed required in inventory

    nr: inventory not required