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If you must remove trees on private property, you need to comply with the Private Tree Protection By-law. You need a permit to remove trees on your private property if you're removing one or more trees 15 cm (6 inches) or greater in diameter, including dead or dying trees.

Injuring or removing a bylaw-protected tree without a permit is illegal and could result in enforcement action, including being fined up to $100,000 per tree.

If you must remove trees on private property, you need to comply with the Private Tree Protection By-law. You need a permit to remove trees on your private property if you're removing one or more trees 15 cm (6 inches) or greater in diameter, including dead or dying trees.

A permit is required to remove or injure any tree on private property which is over 30cm diameter measured from 1.4 metres above ground level. City Fee for Removal permit application: $132.21 PER TREE (no maximum) $275.99 PER TREE if the tree to be removed is a boundary or shared neighbour tree.

Ing to the by-law, you need to obtain a permit if you wish to remove, injure or cut down a tree that has a diameter of more than 30 cm (12 inches). The diameter of the tree must be taken at 1.4 meters (4.5 feet) above ground level.

The City of Toronto owns a portion of land between roadways and private property, known as the city road allowance. The City plants and maintains trees on this land. A property owner can submit a tree planting request for the City-owned road allowance in front of their home or business.

Fines. A fine may be awarded by the courts along with other outcomes related to compliance with the contravened bylaw. A person convicted of an offence under the Tree Protection By-law is liable to: a minimum fine of $500 per tree and to a maximum fine of $100,000 per tree.