Table 1.

Private tree protection by-law summary for each study area municipality. All currency is in Canadian dollars (CAD$).

TorontoMississaugaBrampton
By-law (date examined version was adopted)Municipal Code, Chapter 813, Article III (2004)Private Tree Protection
By-law 0254-2012 (2012)
Tree Preservation
By-law 317-2012 (2012)
Regulated treesTrees > 30cm DBHMore than three trees > 15 cm DBH within a calendar yearTrees > 30 cm DBH and >2 m from occupied building
Replacement requirementsOne replacement tree for each tree removedOne replacement tree for each tree < 50 cm removed, and two replacement trees for each tree > 50 cm removedMay be required; determined on a case-by-case basis
Permit fee$100 per tree; $300 per tree if part of a construction project$355 for three trees; $80 for each additional tree$50