Relates to permits required for the removal of trees

This bill amends New York City's rules for tree removal permits. It requires property owners seeking to remove trees to pay a fee (capped at $2 per square foot of their lot) unless they plant replacement trees as directed. If owners plant the required replacement trees (based on the original tree's trunk size), they get the fee refunded. The rules specify that replacement trees must equal the removed tree's size (caliper inches) and cannot exceed twice the size in residential zones. The city must follow official tree appraisal guidelines when setting these requirements.