This is the exact embedded text of the captured official document.
Snapshot 0570a2f5e6b1 · verified 2026-06-05 ·
original document ·
archived snapshot ·
unofficial consolidation, the official version is held by the municipal clerk.
1
Policy No. 7 "Wood Cutting Policy"
POLICY NO. 7
WOOD CUTTING POLICY
____________________________________________________________________
1.
Permits to cut and/or remove firewood from municipally owned lands shall be granted to
those individuals who meet the qualifications of being a resident or ratepayer and are
using the wood for their own personal use and not for resale.
2.
An application must be made in writing on the prescribed form and shall be processed by
the Chief Administrative Officer.
3.
An approved applicant shall be granted a permit to allow not more than eight (8) cords of
wood per household to be cut and/or removed from municipal property.
4.
A fee will be charged for the permit, which is set by Resolution of Council.
5.
All permits issued shall expire on June 30th of each year.
6.
No cutting shall be permitted within 100 feet of the center line of any road bordering
municipal land in order to retain a green belt.
7.
The Council shall have the right to cancel any permit or refuse to issue a permit where
the terms of its issuance have been violated.
8.
The Council may from time to time prohibit cutting on certain parcels or portions of
municipal property.
2
Policy No. 7 "Wood Cutting Policy"
Clerk's Annotation for Official Policy Book
Date of Notice to Council members of Intent to Consider
May 9, 2023
Date of Passage of current Policy
May 23, 2023
I certify that Policy No. 7 "Wood Cutting Policy" was amended by
Council as indicated above.
_________________________ ___________________________
Lesa Rossetti Date
Municipal Clerk
VERSION LOG
Version
Number
Amendment Description
Approved By
Approval Date
1
Approved Policy of Council
Council
August 28, 1985
2
Amended
Council
December 11, 2017
3
Amended Section 3 and added new Section 4
Council
May 23, 2023