| permit required | True | s. 4(2): "a person must apply for and obtain a tree cutting permit prior to cutting a tree" |
| applies to private property | True | s. 3(1): "This Bylaw applies in relation to all land within the City" |
| protected threshold | Any woody perennial ≥ 4 m height AND ≥ 20 cm DBH, or any tree growing in a tree retention area; significant trees designated in Schedule "D" (none currently designated) | Schedule "A" definition of "tree": "has reached a height of at least 4 m above the natural grade and has a DBH of at least 20 cm; or is growing in a tree retention area" |
| replacement required | 0 replacement trees if DBH < 20 cm; 2 if DBH 20–30 cm; 3 if DBH > 30 cm; cash-in-lieu permitted where replacement trees cannot reasonably be accommodated on the property | s. 8(2) (table) and s. 8(4)(b) |
| boulevard trees | No permit required for City or at City's direction for trees on City-owned or City-possessed land | s. 5(1)(f): "by the City or at the direction of the City, in relation to a tree located on land owned by or in the possession of the City" |
scout note
Bylaw No. 1831-2009 requires a permit to cut protected trees citywide, with security deposit and replacement-tree requirements, permit conditions and defined exemptions; consolidated through 2021 amendments.