Kelowna By-law 8041, s. 10.1 — Tree Protection Bylaw
Tree Protection Bylaw
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Unless this provision is waived or modified by Council or the Director of Planning & Development Services, any tree(s) cut down, removed or altered in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw shall be replaced within one growing season. The replacement formula is determined by the size of the protected tree removed:
- •1 tree at 0 mm - 151 mm (6”) DBH = 2 replacement trees •1 tree at 152 mm - 304 mm (12”) DBH = 3 replacement trees •1 tree at 305 mm - 456 mm (18”) DBH = 4 replacement trees •1 tree at 457 mm - 609 mm (24”) DBH = 6 replacement trees •1 tree at 610 mm and larger (36”) DBH = 8 replacement trees
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- 9.3 The City of Kelowna may suspend or revoke any permit if the tree cutting is not being undertaken in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit
- 10.0 REPLACEMENT TREES
- 10.2 At least one of the replacement trees must be of the same type (i.e. either a coniferous or deciduous tree) as the tree type being removed. The minimum size of replacement trees shall be 2.0 m (6.5 feet) in height for conifers and 60 mm (2.4 inches) diameter at breast height
- 10.3 In addition to any penalty that may be imposed under this bylaw, where a person cuts down, removes or damages any protected tree, or permits any protected tree to be cut down, removed or damaged, in violation of this bylaw, or in violation of any permit issued under this bylaw, compensation will be paid to the City to cover the cost of replacement trees to be planted at the City’s discretion
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