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Town of Mulgrave
Tree Inspection & Removal Policy
Title:
1. This Policy is entitled the "Tree Inspection and Removal Policy".
Purpose:
2. To provide direction to employees of the Town respecting the inspection and treatment of trees
and the issuing of orders for removal of trees or limbs as authorized by the Municipal
Government Act.
Interpretation
3. The Town hereby authorizes employees of the Town, under the direction of the Chief
Administrative Officer, to enter upon land within the Town of Mulgrave to:
a) treat the trees on the land as approved and recommended by Forestry Canada;
b) inspect the trees to determine whether they are in a diseased condition or damaged to the
extent that they constitute a hazard to the safety of persons or property.
4. The Town hereby authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to issue an Order to an owner of
land, within 30 days of service of a copy of the Order, to remove a tree or limb that is, in the
opinion of the Chief Administrative Officer, hazardous to persons or property or so affected by
disease or insect infestation as to endanger the life and health of trees in the vicinity.
5. All former policies with respect to Tree Inspection and Removal are hereby repealed and this
policy substituted therefore.
Certification for Town of Mulgrave Policy & Procedures Manual:
Date of notice to Council Members of Intent to Consider [7 Day minimum]: November 24th, 2008
Date of Passage of Current Policy: January 5th, 2008
I certify that this Tree Inspection and Removal Policy was adopted by Council as indicated above.
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Municipal Clerk Date