Presentation
Presentation - Proposed Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069
May 11, 2021Pages 271–2799 sections
A presentation summarizing the key changes proposed for the revamp of the Tree Protection Bylaw.
Objective: seek Committee feedbackProposed change: increase watercourse setback from 15 m to 30 m for freshwater bodies
Proposed Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069
Purpose of the Report:
To seek the Committee’s feedback on the proposed bylaw amendments that regulate the Town’s protected trees.
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Background
Strategic Plan - recognize impacts of climate change, sustainable development and environmental protection with regards to tree canopy loss resulting from development
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Discussion
Staff have proposed several significant changes and seek Council feedback.
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1. Protected Trees – Species (add)
- Current - 11 species
- Proposed – add Shore Pine
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2. Protected – Other Reasons (add)
- Raptor, Osprey or Heron nests
- Any tree on Town-owned property
- Any replacement tree
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3. Significant Trees (delete)
- Remove – no trees have been identified
- Would typically be protected under “Protected Trees”
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4. Pruning/Altering a Tree (amend)
- Current – branch diameter of 5cm
- Proposed – branch diameter of 10cm
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5. Emergency Removal (amend)
- Current notification period – 72 hours
- Proposed notification period – next business day
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6. Trees in a Watercourse (amend)
- Current 15 meters (ocean regulations)
- Proposed 30 meters (freshwater bodies regulations)
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Related Documents
(1)Extracted from: 2021 05 11 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf