[CANUFNET] High density housing and tree planting

[Ian Wilson]

We've had some similar issues in Kelowna, because much of the new development is happening on hillsides.  In these areas, the roads are narrower and so are the building lots.  In some cases we've said we don't want street trees because it's too narrow.  However you might be able to work with your development bylaw and require that the trees get planted elsewhere on the private property (in the back yard) if there's enough space.  That way you still get the environmental benefits but not the maintenance costs.

 

Ian Wilson

City of Kelowna

 

From: canufnet-bounces at list.web.net [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Nielsen, Astrid
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 8:37 AM
To: canufnet at list.web.net
Subject: [CANUFNET] High density housing and tree planting

 

Hi urban foresters,

 

With a mandate of intensification, our City of Ottawa planning department is facing pressure to decrease the setbacks from home to the city right-of-ways down to 3 m. This would mean that trees could be planted as close as 3.5 m from the home, which could cause complications down the road from a tree trimming perspective. Are other jurisdictions facing this same pressure, and if so, how close to the homes are you allowing trees to be planted?

 

I would be interested to know if other jurisdictions have developed species specific guidelines for how close trees can be planted to homes. Any information on this would be very useful. Thanks!

 

 

Astrid Nielsen, RPF | Forester | Forestry Services | City of Ottawa | 
, 100 Constellation Ave. | Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 6J8| ( (613) 580-2400 x15258 | Fax: (613)580-2611  

 




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