Required permit
A Municipal Property Tree Cutting Permit is required before any tree work can be done on District land, including boulevards, along trails or in parks.
Tree work is described in the following categories:
- low-impact – single tree pruning, for example, re-topping a hedge
- medium-impact – for example, tree removal (small trees) or pruning multiple trees
- high-impact – removal of large tree or multiple trees
Before submitting your application for a Municipal Property Tree Cutting Permit for tree work on District land, you will need to:
- find a tree contractor from the list provided
- obtain a quote and scope of work/arborist report and include this in your application package. The proposed work must include the removal of all tree debris from District land and must be to ANSI standards.
- obtain neighbourhood approval if required by the District. Some work may require neighbourhood approval if deemed necessary by the District. If requested contact your neighbours within a 30-metre radius for low-impact work, or 50-metre radius for medium-impact work, or 150-metre radius for high-impact work, and have them sign the neighbourhood consent form.
Complete the application form
Municipal Property Tree Cutting Permit Application
- clearly define the proposed scope of work and include your quote/arborist report from the approved tree contractor
- include a sketch or legal plan indicating legal ownership of the trees
- tag all trees being considered for work for inspection by the District Arborist
- if requested include the signed consent forms you obtained from your neighbours. If you cannot contact a resident, the District may send a second notification letter to ensure that neighbours have been given a chance to comment
- Applications must now be submitted using the Document Upload Centre. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
In order to use this service, you will require the following:
- A valid email address
- All application forms, documents, and quotes/arborist reports must be ready in PDF format
- The person specified as the applicant on the application form must be the same individual making this online submission
Ready to submit? Click on the link below
Document Upload Centre
2. Once your application has been received and processed, an application fee slip will be emailed to you. This usually takes a couple of days.
Fee (non-refundable): A fee applies for pruning or removal of trees.
As of the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw the fees are:
Municipal Property Tree Cutting Permit $330
Each additional Tree Removal $120
Application fees are non-refundable.
Pay your invoice online
3. The review of a completed application usually takes three to four weeks once all paperwork has been submitted.
4. If your application is approved, a permit will be sent directly to the contractor identified on your application.
5. You must notify the District at least 48 hours before beginning work. The tree permit must be on-site during the work, and no debris is to be left behind.
6. A final inspection of the work must be conducted. Call 604-925-7192 to schedule an inspection.