In the Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Middleton Bylaws, Chapter 9 - Streets and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding ten dollars. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Any tree, sapling, or shrub planted for ornament or growing on any street or highway.
Town of Middleton Bylaws, Chapter 9 - Streets
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 2
protected threshold
Any tree, sapling, or shrub planted for ornament or growing on any street or highway
s. 2
boulevard trees
No person shall break, bark, remove, root up, or damage street/highway trees without Committee permission; planting shade/ornamental trees requires application to Committee for location.
s. 2; s. 4
fine range
not exceeding ten dollars
s. 2; s. 8
scout note
Chapter 9 Streets by-law makes it an offence to break, bark, root up or otherwise damage any tree, sapling or shrub planted for ornament or growing on a Town street without the Street Committee's permission (forfeit up to $10 per tree, or up to one month's imprisonment in default), and requires anyone planting shade or ornamental trees on a street
Town of Middleton Land Use By-law
adopted bylaw
protected threshold
trunk diameter of 10 cm (4 inches) or greater
s. 13.4(c)
scout note
Land Use By-law bars removal of existing trees ≥10cm trunk diameter within the required rear/side buffer yard where an Industrial and Commercial Enterprise (ICE) Zone abuts a Residential or Recreation and Open Space Zone.