Trees on private property are protected by the Town’s Tree Protection and Enhancement Policy and Site Alteration By-law No. 2020-64.
Private property owners, including developers, are required to obtain a permit prior to removing trees on their property if:
- Tree diameter is 20 centimetres or greater, measured at 1.4 metres above ground;
- Three or more trees are proposed to be removed within a 36-month period; and
- The property is located in an Urban Area
The own’s tree regulations may require replanting of trees, cash-in-lieu of tree replacement for removed trees, or other conditions to the approval of a request to remove trees.
Summary of Updates to the Penalty System for Unauthorized Tree Removals:
- Tickets will be issued by Municipal Law Enforcement immediately for the following infractions under By-law No. 2024-50:
- Repeat offenders will be subject to escalating penalties
- Tickets issued under AMPS are not processed by the Provincial Offences Court, these are processed by the Town; and Injuring, damaging or felling a tree without a tree permit;
- Failure to comply with the terms or conditions of a tree removal permit;
- Obstruction or interference with an Officer or any person authorized by the Town in discharge of their duties under the By-law.
Ticket recipients wishing to dispute the offence must go through a screening process conducted by the Town.
The AMPS penalties are outlined under Schedule 'C' in the By-law.
- For more information, please call 905-563-2799 ext. 241.
Tree Removal Permit Application
