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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hello all,</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Well we are finally getting into the 21<sup>st</sup> century
and have a new director that wants to start drafting some tree bylaws.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I know that this has been discussed on this network at length
but pose this question yet again. I am looking for links to other
municipalities for their tree bylaws…we do not want to reinvent the wheel
by any means, so I am asking for your assistance.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The first thing that they would like me to look into is tree
root and infrastructure conflicts on our property in regards to private
dwellings (driveways mainly) and commercial frontages. According to the
interpretation of the Municipal Insurance Authority on this issue, once a
situation has been brought to our attention, we are obligated to ensure that no
further damage occurs. Our measures may include tree removal (when necessary),
root mitigation (when possible) and the like. We are not responsible for the
repairs unless they worsen or continue, due to our lack of action.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The issue at play here is that when the repairs are being
done, who is going to look after the tree and specifically the roots.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>My director has suggested three options:</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>1.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>City repair
with estimate, cost going to homeowner (repairs only to property line)</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>An approved
list of contractors, ones that understand the dynamics involved </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>3.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Work
performed by anyone with a certified arborist on site that will submit a report
to the City of </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Langley</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We prefer either 1 or 3 as the standard to be used. So with
all that said, I am curious as to how other municipalities handle these issues
along with the relevant bylaws.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Thank you, </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Guy Martin</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
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