Nanaimo By-law 7126, s. 6(1) — Management and Protection of Trees Bylaw

Notwithstanding Section 5, a person may cut or remove a tree, other than a protected tree, without first obtaining a Permit if:

• (a) a Certified Landscape Horticulturist or Certified Arborist has determined that a tree, tree limb or root is diseased, damaged or hazardous and:
• (i) prior to any removal or pruning written approval from the Director has been received;
• (ii) the removal or pruning is undertaken using standard arboricultural practices; and
• (iii) if a significant tree is removed, another tree is planted as required by this Bylaw.
• (b) the tree is located on lands to which the Private Managed Forest Land Act applies;
• (c) the tree is a City tree and the pruning or removal by the City is required to facilitate the repair of City works or to correct intersection sight lines;
• (d) the tree is a City tree and the work is being done as part of a tree maintenance schedule by the City or one of its contractors;
• (e) the tree is cultivated as part of commercial tree farms or nursery operations;
• (f) the cutting and removal of trees is undertaken by a BC Land Surveyor cutting survey lines which have a width of less than 2 m and the trees are not a protected tree or trees growing in riparian assessment areas; Bylaw No. 7126 – Consolidated Version
• (g) an owner is removing or pruning an existing hedge located on their parcel of land;
• (h) an owner is removing a tree other than a significant tree from that owner’s parcel of land, to a maximum total of four (4) trees in a calendar year on their parcel of land (this exemption is void where a subdivision or other development permit has been applied for);
• (i) the tree is affecting overhead utility lines and pruning operations are not considered practical; as determined by a Certified Arborist.
• (j) the tree is dead; or,
• (k) pruning is carried out as part of the customary care and maintenance of a tree using standard arboricultural practices.