| permit required | yes | s. 8(1) |
| applies to private property | yes | s. 7(2) |
| protected threshold | Tree: any species of woody perennial plant, including root system, minimum 10 cm DBH, capable of reaching 450 cm height, and any planting tree not yet 10 cm DBH; tree of interest: DBH at least 30 cm, sufficient longevity, adequate vigor, species without undesirable ecological traits; protected tree: any tree identified in certificate of authorization. | s. 1 (definitions of 'tree', 'tree of interest', 'protected tree') |
| replacement required | Authorized cutting of healthy tree must be replaced per DBH table: 10-29 cm: 1; 30-40 cm: 4; 41-50 cm: 5; 51-60 cm: 6; 61-70 cm: 7; 71-80 cm: 8; 81-90 cm: 9; 91-100 cm: 10; 101-110 cm: 11; 111+ cm: 12. Dead/diseased/dangerous trees replaced with 1 planting tree unless minimum 1 tree per 10 m street frontage remains. If cannot be planted, financial compensation of $500 per planting tree. Cutting a tree of interest requires compensation per DBH ratios: 30-40 cm: 4; 41-50 cm: 5; 51-60 cm: 6; 61-70 cm: 7; 71-80 cm: 8; 81-90 cm: 9; 91-100 cm: 10; 101-110 cm: 11; 111+ cm: 12. | ss. 20, 24, 25, 37(1) |
| boulevard trees | Municipal trees are city property; no planting on City land; City may prune trees encroaching on infrastructure, e.g., 5 m above roadway. | s. 1 (definition of 'municipal tree'); s. 6(2); s. 9(2)(b) |
| fine range | s. 40(1): individual not less than $200 and not more than $2,100 per tree or per 100 m² wooded area; corporation not less than $500 and not more than $2,100 per tree or per 100 m² wooded area. s. 40(2): individual not less than $100 and not more than $2,100 per offence; corporation not less than $200 and not more than $2,100 per offence. s. 40(3): $500 multiplied by number of days offence continues. | s. 40(1)-(3) |
scout note
Requires a certificate of authorization to cut, damage or remove protected trees city-wide, with an application/appeal process, arborist study requirements for larger trees, minimum planting/replacement ratios for new development, and protection-zone restrictions during construction. Repeals the prior Feb. 2024 tree by-law.