| permit required | True | s. 4.1: "without prior approval and of the Director" |
| applies to private property | True | s. 1.2: "Private trees, which pose a threat or hazard to persons or property on public property" |
| protected threshold | Any woody perennial reaching 4.5 m at maturity; public tree defined as ≥50% trunk diameter at ground level on public property | s. 1.1(s): "height of at least 4.5 metres at physiological maturity"; s. 1.1(q): "greater than or equal to fifty (50) percent of its trunk diameter measured at ground level on public property" |
| replacement required | When possible, removed trees shall be replaced; developer/contractor bears cost of construction-related removal and replacement; subdivision security of $25.00 per linear metre of street frontage (both sides) plus 15% administration fee | s. 15: "When possible, trees which have been removed shall be replaced"; s. 5: "cost of removal and replacement will be borne by the developer or contractor"; Schedule "A": "$25.00 per linear metre of street frontage (both sides) within the plan of subdivision, plus a 15% administration fee" |
| boulevard trees | Municipality actively plants boulevard trees; homeowners may request planting subject to annual budget; municipality commits to reforest all boulevard space | s. 7: "commitment to reforest any boulevard space"; s. 7: "homeowners...may request to have a tree planted on the boulevard" |
scout note
Prohibits injuring, removing, disturbing, damaging, destroying, cutting, spraying, pruning or altering a public tree without the prior approval of the Director. 'Public tree' is defined as any tree with 50% or more of its trunk diameter, measured at ground level, on public property. Work within the drip line of a public tree requires the Director's consent and must follow the