March 12th, 2024

On February 26th, Council adopted proposed changes to the Tree Protection Bylaw and Fees and Charges Bylaw that alter the tree protection permit fee structure.

The amendments include:

• Simplifying the cash-in-lieu provision of 2-1 for trees greater than 30cm dbh to instead reside within Fees and Charges with improved clarity, equity, and consistency;
• Simplifying the currently duplicated per-tree permit fees, replacing them with a single pro-rated permit fee set at 5% of the total Cash-In-Lieu Fee for Removed Trees (Per Tree), or a minimum of $100, whichever is greater;
• Revising the per-tree permit fees for trees removed with and without a permit; and presenting other options that may improve permit processing timelines, tree protection, and equability as it may be appropriate for Council to consider.

More information can be found in the updated Tree Protection Bylaw.

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February 13th, 2024

On January 29th, Council directed staff to bring forward draft bylaw amendments to the Tree Protection Bylaw and Fees and Charges Bylaw that alter the tree protection permit fee structure.

Specifically, the bylaw amendments would:

• Simplify the cash-in-lieu provision of 2-1 for trees greater than 30cm dbh to instead reside within Fees and Charges with improved clarity, equity, and consistency;
• Simplify the currently duplicated per-tree permit fees, replacing them with a single pro-rated permit fee set at 5% of the total Cash-In-Lieu Fee for Removed Trees (Per Tree), or a minimum of $100, whichever is greater; and
• Increase the current fee for Trees Removed Without a Permit to $2,500 per tree; and present other options that may improve permit processing timelines, tree protection, and equability as it may be appropriate for Council to consider.

More information can be found in the Tree Protection Bylaw.