| permit required | yes | s. 4.1 |
| applies to private property | yes | s. 4.1; s. 1.2 definition of "site" |
| protected threshold | Trees with trunk/stem diameter (or combined diameter of the two or three largest trunks/stems) of 20 cm or more, measured 1.4 m above existing grade; trees less than 20 cm are exempt except replacement trees or trees part of a hedge. | s. 2.2 |
| replacement required | Owner must plant a replacement tree for every tree removed in contravention of the By-law or as required by a tree permit; if the site has at least the Schedule C number of trees, the owner may pay cash-in-lieu of $1,000.00 for each tree that would otherwise have to be planted. | s. 6.1, s. 6.2 |
| boulevard trees | Owner must comply with City Engineer/Chief Building Official/Director of Planning for boulevard/lane trees; no pruning/moving/disturbing without Park Board prior written permission. | s. 7.8 |
| fine range | Not less than $500.00 and not more than $10,000.00 for each offence; continuing offence: not less than $250.00 and not more than $10,000.00 for each day. | s. 11.8, s. 11.9 |
scout note
Tree permit required to remove or damage trees with trunk diameter 20 cm or more (measured 1.4 m above grade); application, issuance and conditions of permits, retention/relocation trees.