Richmond By-law 8057, s. 4.4.2 — Tree Protection Bylaw

Notwithstanding the expiry of any permit, the City may immediately make a claim under any bond held as the security deposit and apply such proceeds, cash any letter of credit held as the security deposit, and, in the Director ’s discretion, apply the proceeds of such letter of credit, or, if the security deposit is held as cash, apply said funds, to have replacement trees planted on the subject parcel by City staff, or a contractor engaged by the City, as a cash-in- lieu contribution on behalf of the owner to the City ’s Tree Compensation Fund for off-site planting, or as the Director may otherwise decide, if:

• a) the tree or trees that are the subject of the permit are cut or removed and the permit holder fails to, or refuses to, plant the replacement tree(s) required under this bylaw or as a condition of a permit, which is issued independent of any works or subdivision, within two (2) years of the date of issuance of the permit;
• b) the tree or trees that are the subject of the permit are cut or removed and the permit holder fails to, or refuses to, plant the replacement tree(s) required under this bylaw or as a condition of a permit, which is issued relating to a building permit or subdivision,