Trees & tree removal — Petrolia, Ontario

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, permit required: True; applies to private property: False; replacement required: For each tree cut down by the municipality, a new one is to be replanted, in accordance with Section 486.2.1; boulevard trees: Must follow Master Street Tree Plan; no single species to exceed 20% of street tree population. Source: By-law 16-1999 - Municipal Tree Policy (amending Municipal Code Chapter 486), verified 2026-08-29.

By-law 16-1999 - Municipal Tree Policy (amending Municipal Code Chapter 486) adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 486.7.1: "except by written permit from the Director of Operations"; Schedule "B" Tree Work Permit form
applies to private property False s. 486.1.4: "town lands or town right-of-way between the curb and property line"
replacement required For each tree cut down by the municipality, a new one is to be replanted, in accordance with Section 486.2.1 s. 486.3.4
boulevard trees Must follow Master Street Tree Plan; no single species to exceed 20% of street tree population s. 486.3.9
scout note

Replaces Chapter 486 (Trees - Planting) of Petrolia's Municipal Code with a Municipal Tree Policy governing trees on Town land and road allowances. The Town supplies and plants a suitable tree on a front lawn at a taxpayer's request, at least 1m inside the property line, limited to one per year and planted spring and fall on a first-come basis

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: http://town.petrolia.on.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities