Tree Replacement - Notice of Fulfillment
Important Notices
Pursuant to By-law 41-07 (A By-law to Prohibit or Regulate the Injuring or Destruction of Trees on Private Property in the Town of Richmond Hill), if the removal of a tree is permitted, the City may require tree replacement.
Tree replacement replanting conditions, associated with private tree permits that are issued, are outlined in a letter which accompanies the permit. Condition fulfillment is required one year following permit issuance. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to relay all information related to the permit application to the Property Owner.
Replacement trees must be a minimum size of 6cm in diameter, of a species which will have a mature size & stature to the tree(s) that was removed. Replacement trees must be planted within the grounds of the property where the tree(s) was removed. The owner/ applicant must inform the City when the tree(s) has been replanted.
If the owner/ applicant chooses not to plant a replacement tree(s), he/she is required to pay the City of Richmond Hill cash-in-lieu for each tree not planted. The cash-in-lieu fee is based on the Tree Replacement Fee outlined in the Tariff of Fees By-law, associated with the year that the Permit was issued.
To notify the City when the tree replacement replanting condition associated with your tree permit has been fulfilled, and/or to make a cash-in-lieu payment, please complete the form on the next page. In order to initiate the tree replacement review the online form must be completed entirely.
Once the City has verified that the replanting condition has been fulfilled, the private tree permit file will be closed.
If you have any questions, please email Planning@richmondhill.ca.
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