City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: March 31, 2014
Toronto's ice storm protocol for tree removal no longer
in effect
Residents and businesses are advised that the City of
Toronto's ice storm protocol is no longer in effect for the removal of tree
hazards resulting from ice storm damage.
Returning to regular practice, the City again requires
property owners to obtain a permit or Confirmation of Exemption from the Urban
Forestry branch of the City's Parks, Forestry and Recreation division prior to
removing or injuring trees.
A permit is required if the tree on private property is
regulated and protected by the City's various tree protection bylaws. A
Confirmation of Exemption is issued if the tree is not regulated and protected
– for example, if the tree is diseased and is a hazard. A permit is not
required to prune a tree in accordance with good arboricultural practices,
including removing cracked or broken branches.
Where an imminent tree hazard is present, property owners
are required to submit an arborist report and digital photographs of the
subject tree by email, mail or fax, or can drop them off in person. Where appropriate,
the City will issue a permit or a Confirmation of Exemption to proceed.
To apply for a tree injury or removal permit, or to
obtain a Confirmation of Exemption, residents should contact their Urban
Forestry Tree Protection and Plan Review District Office. Details about the
four locations:
- North York District: North York Civic Centre, 5100
Yonge St., 3rd Floor, Toronto, M2N 5V7, Fax: 416-395-6714, email: tpprnorth@toronto.ca
- Scarborough District: Nashdene Yard, 70 Nashdene Rd.,
Toronto, M1V 2V2, Fax: 416-396-4248, email: tppreast@toronto.ca
- Toronto and East York District: Booth Yard, 50 Booth
Ave., Toronto, M4M 2M2, Fax: 416-392-7277, email: tpprsouth@toronto.ca
- Etobicoke York District: Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399
The West Mall, Toronto, M9C 2Y2, Fax: 416-394-8935, email: tpprwest@toronto.ca
More information about Toronto's tree bylaws and related
matters is available at http://www.toronto.ca/trees.
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in
North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It
is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently
ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host
City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on
non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and
visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca,
call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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