Richmond By-law 8057, s. 5.1.1 — Tree Protection Bylaw

Every cutting or removal of a tree shall comply with, and every permit issued under this bylaw is subject to, the observance or fulfilment of the 8253581 Bylaw 8057 Page 14 following requirements, restrictions and regulations, to the satisfaction and approval of the Director :

• a) tree parts and woodwaste shall be properly disposed of by chipping or removal from site in accordance with all applicable City bylaws and Provincial regulations;
• b) each tree to be cut or removed shall be clearly identified with a flag, paint, survey tape or other such method;
• c) a tree protection barrier shall be placed around any tree or trees which are not to be cut or removed, in such a manner to ensure that the trunk, branches and root structure are not damaged by the cutting or removal operations. The tree protection barrier must be constructed prior to the issuance of the permit and must remain intact for any construction or demolition site throughout the entire period of construction or demolition;
• d) precautions shall be taken to ensure that trees which are not to be cut or removed are not be subject to any of the damaging activities prohibited by subsection 3.1.3;
• e) no tree cutting or removal activities may be carried out between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day;
• f) all damage to drainage facilities, watercourses, highways or other public or private property arising from the removal of a tree shall be promptly and properly repaired to the satisfaction of the Director at the expense of the permit holder;
• g) all watercourses, groundwater aquifers, waterworks, ditches, drains, sewers or other established drainage facilities shall be kept free of all woodwaste arising from or caused by the tree cutting or removal operations;
• h) all hazards or potential hazards arising from the tree cutting or removal operation shall be adequately fenced or otherwise protected for the safety of the public;
• i) tree cutting or removal operations must not encroach upon, undermine, damage or endanger any adjacent property or any setback area prescribed in the permit or a bylaw; and
• j) tree cutting or removal operations shall be limited only to the area specified in the permit which shall be clearly marked at the site and such markings maintained for the duration of the permit.