The heritage tree ordinance lists the following considerations to use in determining whether there is good cause for removal or heavy pruning of a heritage tree. The heritage tree ordinance administrative guidelines(PDF, 394KB) offer further explanation on each criterion.
A permit application does not guarantee the approval of the proposed tree removal(s), but the applicant may submit a heritage tree appeal form(PDF, 820KB) within a 15-day time frame.
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