[CANUFNET] Dangerous tree bylaw

[pwynnyczuk at richmondhill.ca]

Hi Kim,

Town of Richmond Hill, Ontario 

Property Standards Bylaw

http://code.municipalworld.com/richmondhill/1010.pdf

1010.9.6 Trees - other - dangerous - unsightly - prohibited
All vacant lots and every yard shall be kept clean and free from dead, 
decayed
or damaged trees or other natural growth and the branches or limbs
thereof which create an unsafe or unsightly condition.

The focus on dead/decayed tree removal should minimize the fire hazard 
issue.

Private Property Tree Bylaw

Reflecting on the Property Standards Bylaw

http://code.municipalworld.com/richmondhill/1015.pdf

1015.3.5 Permit not required - dead - diseased - hazardous tree
Notwithstanding Article 2 of this Chapter, a permit is not required for 
the
removal of a dead, diseased or hazardous tree, or a portion of such a 
tree,
where a certificate confirming the need for removal has been issued by an
arborist and submitted to the Commissioner.

1015.3.6 Permit not required - emergency work
Notwithstanding Article 2 of this Chapter, a permit is not required for 
the
injury or destruction of trees for emergency work.
1015.3.7


We have an understanding  with Bylaw Section that if a private 
hazardous/dead tree issue is not resolved by the Owner the Bylaw Section 
would seek private tree services on contract to carry out the work and 
seek compensation from the owner. (This has not been actually tried to 
date to my knowledge.)

Hope this helps.
 
Regards,
Peter Wynnyczuk

Urban Forestry Supervisor
Town of Richmond Hill
Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
Telephone:  905 780-2930
Fax:  905 884-0935
Internet: pwynnyczuk at richmondhill.ca




From:
"Menounos, Kim" <kmenounos at city.pg.bc.ca>
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Date:
03/15/2010 05:47 PM
Subject:
[CANUFNET] Dangerous tree bylaw
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Hi all, 
I am looking for information about bylaw or other regulation guiding the 
removal of trees from private property that represent a fall hazard or 
fire fuel hazard. None of our bylaws seem to require anyone to remove 
trees that pose a hazard to other private property or to City property. 
There are lots of comments and reference to bylaws that govern the 
protection of trees from being cut or damaged. 
 
Thanks for any suggestions,
Kim
 
Kim Menounos, RPF
Urban Forester
City of Prince George
tel) 250.614.7874
cel) 250.565.7825
 

 
 
 
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