Salmon Arm tree removal rules and permits

This Bylaw applies to all trees within the City, having a minimum trunk circumference of

30.0 centimetres (cm), when measured at 1.5 metres (m) above the level of the natural ground.

No tree may be cut, removed or damaged except where its’ Owner holds a valid and subsisting Permit to do so, or where excepted subject to Section 3 of this Bylaw.

only Council may issue a Permit.

No tree on land with a slope in excess of thirty per cent (30%) may be cut down,

No tree located within fifteen (15) metres of the Top of Bank of a Watercourse may

No tree located within the 1:200 year Floodplain may be cut down, removed or

any tree that constitutes a danger or hazard to persons or property, as determined

by a Certified Tree Risk Assessor or Certified Arborist;

the cutting down and removal of trees is necessary to accommodate the agricultural

no more than three (3) trees in any calendar year;

no more than six (6) trees in any calendar year;

the removal of no more than 12 trees per hectare in any calendar year, to a maximum of 100

construction of a building, structure, off-street vehicular parking area or

any tree on any park, highway or utility right-of-way either of the municipality or

These exemption provisions do not include:

trees located on a slope of 30%;

trees located within fifteen (15) metres of a

g) Final Approval - Including Subdivision Plan Signing Fee $500.00 5. Tree Cutting Permit Applications a) 1-5 Trees $50.00 b) 6-10 Trees $75.00 c) 11-20 Trees $100.00

5. Tree Cutting Permit Applications a) 1-5 Trees $50.00 b) 6-10 Trees $75.00 c) 11-20 Trees $100.00 d) Over 20 $250.00

a) 1-5 Trees $50.00 b) 6-10 Trees $75.00 c) 11-20 Trees $100.00 d) Over 20 $250.00 Section 8.6 Required Trees Density Target Fee (per tree required) $500.00

accompanied by a non-refundable application fee as set out in the City’s Fee For Service

30 to 45.0 centimetres 2 replacement trees with a minimum

45.1 to 60 centimetres 3 replacement trees with a minimum

Over 60 centimetres 5 replacement trees with a minimum

security in the form of a cash deposit or letter of credit to secure the full amount

by paying an amount to the City (with the consent of the City ) in the amount

Section 8.6 Required Trees Density Target Fee (per tree required) $500.00

deface, remove or otherwise damage any tree, shrub or other plant material

any tree on any park, highway or utility right-of-way either of the municipality or

occupier of the property adjacent to a Boulevard shall be responsible for regular maintenance of plants, trees, lawn, shrubs or vegetation within that Boulevard.

shall ensure no obstructions exist within the Boulevard which may negatively affect sightlines,

Cut Tree without Permit 4.1 $500.00

Damage Tree 4.2 $250.00

Cut or damage Landscape tree 4.3 $1,000.00

Cut tree on slope in excess of 30% 4.4 $500.00

Cut tree within 15 metres of Top of Bank of Watercourse 4.5 $750.00

Where more than one (1) tree is cut down, removed or damaged in violation of this

City of Salmon Arm Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4637