| permit required | yes | s. 5(1)(a)-(b); s. 7(1) |
| applies to private property | no | s. 4(1) |
| protected threshold | All trees on City property; 'tree' means any plant that reaches a height of 4.5 metres or more at maturity. | s. 4(1); s. 2(f)(i) |
| replacement required | Permit may require payment/agreement to pay tree replacement or relocation costs; if a tree is destroyed by a permit holder without prior approval, permit holder shall pay tree removal costs, costs of tree replacement as determined by the City and the tree's appraised value. | s. 7(2)(b)(iv); s. 7(8) |
| fine range | Individual: not more than $10,000.00, continuing $2,500.00/day; corporation: not more than $25,000.00, continuing $2,500.00/day; minimum penalties: first $100.00, second $250.00, third/subsequent $500.00; order non-compliance: first $500.00, second $750.00, third/subsequent $1,000.00; first offence discount to $50.00 if paid within 14 calendar days. | s. 15(2); s. 18; s. 17(2)(d) |
scout note
Protects City-owned (incl. boulevard) trees: bans injuring, pruning, spraying or removing them without approval; requires a City-approved tree protection plan/permit for work within 6m of a tree; the City may order remedial work and issue penalties for violations.