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Chapter 813, Trees

Published by City of Toronto

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Type
By-law
Published by
City of Toronto
Date
May 12, 2022
Also called
Article
Form reference
Municipal Act, 2001
For
any
Building types
All building types
Pages
25
Agencies
Urban Forestry
Instruments
Municipal Act, 2001 · City of Toronto Act, 2006

Overview

Chapter 813 of the Toronto Municipal Code, the City of Toronto's trees chapter and the by-law the city links as its tree protection by-law. Article I covers inspection for Asian long-horned beetles and other pests and removal of infested trees; Article II covers trees on city streets, the General Manager's powers, applications and fees, refusal and permit conditions; Article III covers private tree protection, its exceptions, notice, boundary trees, and permits to injure or destroy; Article IV covers inspection, power of entry, orders to comply, offences and penalties.

What it covers

  • Article I Inspection; Removal of Infested Trees
  • Article II Trees on City Streets
  • Article III Private Tree Protection
  • Article IV Offences and Enforcement
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