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Council approved updated Public and Private Tree Protection By-laws that took effect on April 1, 2022. These changes will ensure that the City’s tree by-laws meet current urban forestry standards and help protect Mississauga’s tree canopy.
Public Tree By-law updates
Clearer definition of what is a “City tree” and “shared tree” – both fall under the Public Tree By-law
Requiring a permit to injure a tree located on public property
Prohibiting the storage of materials, equipment or anything that would affect the health of a tree’s roots
Requiring approval for work within the tree protection zone and prohibiting any grade (ground) changes
Prohibiting liquid, gaseous or solid substances to be in contact with the tree’s root system
Prohibiting the removal of any woody debris (e.g., branches) that has fallen or been cut down by the City in a natural area
Prohibiting tree planting on public land – a tree planted on public land falls under the Public Tree By-law
Private Tree By-law updates
A permit is required for the injury, destruction or removal of any individual tree 15 cm (6 in) in diameter or greater – a tree measuring 15 cm (6 in) in diameter is typically a well-established, semi-mature tree that contributes to the overall health of an urban forest
A permit may be refused based on the health of the tree
Trees located in interior courtyards will no longer be exempt from the tree removal permit process
Permit holders for tree removal will be required to notify the City when they begin planting replacement trees – replacement trees ensure the recovery of removed trees that are healthy based on their size
Tree replacement is required for every 15 cm (6 in) of diameter of the tree removed – for example, when a tree with a diameter of 45 cm (18 in) is removed, three replacement trees are required
Replacement trees (no matter the size) cannot be injured or removed without a permit
The City also amended the Fees and Charges By-law to include the new permit fees for tree removal – $304 for one tree removal permit and $109.86 for each additional tree removal permit.
To learn more about changes to the tree by-laws, read the corporate reports for the Public and Private Tree By-law updates.
Public engagement
In summer 2021, the City engaged with the public to seek feedback on proposed changes to its Public Tree By-law and what they would like to see changed in the Private Tree By-law. This engagement included a virtual public meeting and online survey to gather resident feedback.
Updates to Mississauga's tree protection by-laws
Council approved updated Public and Private Tree Protection By-laws that took effect on April 1, 2022. These changes will ensure that the City’s tree by-laws meet current urban forestry standards and help protect Mississauga’s tree canopy.
Public Tree By-law updates
Clearer definition of what is a “City tree” and “shared tree” – both fall under the Public Tree By-law
Requiring a permit to injure a tree located on public property
Prohibiting the storage of materials, equipment or anything that would affect the health of a tree’s roots
Requiring approval for work within the tree protection zone and prohibiting any grade (ground) changes
Prohibiting liquid, gaseous or solid substances to be in contact with the tree’s root system
Prohibiting the removal of any woody debris (e.g., branches) that has fallen or been cut down by the City in a natural area
Prohibiting tree planting on public land – a tree planted on public land falls under the Public Tree By-law
Private Tree By-law updates
A permit is required for the injury, destruction or removal of any individual tree 15 cm (6 in) in diameter or greater – a tree measuring 15 cm (6 in) in diameter is typically a well-established, semi-mature tree that contributes to the overall health of an urban forest
A permit may be refused based on the health of the tree
Trees located in interior courtyards will no longer be exempt from the tree removal permit process
Permit holders for tree removal will be required to notify the City when they begin planting replacement trees – replacement trees ensure the recovery of removed trees that are healthy based on their size
Tree replacement is required for every 15 cm (6 in) of diameter of the tree removed – for example, when a tree with a diameter of 45 cm (18 in) is removed, three replacement trees are required
Replacement trees (no matter the size) cannot be injured or removed without a permit
The City also amended the Fees and Charges By-law to include the new permit fees for tree removal – $304 for one tree removal permit and $109.86 for each additional tree removal permit.
To learn more about changes to the tree by-laws, read the corporate reports for the Public and Private Tree By-law updates.
Public engagement
In summer 2021, the City engaged with the public to seek feedback on proposed changes to its Public Tree By-law and what they would like to see changed in the Private Tree By-law. This engagement included a virtual public meeting and online survey to gather resident feedback.