| applies to private property | no | s. 5 |
| protected threshold | Any species of woody perennial plant that has reached or can reach 4.5 metres at physiological maturity; healthy and sound trees over 15cm (6") dbh will not be removed. | s. 4(j); s. 13(a) |
| replacement required | For relocating driveways/structures, tree must be successfully relocated or replaced by one of similar quality, with replacement/removal costs paid by owner; replacement tree cost $310 plus labour, equipment and materials for staking, mulching and watering, approximately $110 to $200. | s. 12; s. 19 |
| boulevard trees | Boulevards are Town Property; planting, care and maintenance of trees on Town Property will be in accordance with Town standards. | s. 4(g); s. 7 |
| fine range | Individual: not more than $10,000; corporation: not more than $25,000; continuing offence: not more than $2,500 per day; Schedule A: Unauthorized Pruning $200.00; Unauthorized removal less than 6" $500.00; greater than 6" $1500.00. | s. 24; Schedule "A" |
scout note
Prohibits injuring or destroying trees on Town property (parks, boulevards, rights-of-way); residents need Town approval to plant there, and healthy trees over 15cm diameter are generally not removed. Sets a compensation formula for damaged/removed Town trees.