Barrie By-law 2014-115, s. 9(a) — Private Tree By-law

Every permit shall be issued to the owner and shall expire twelve (12) months after issuance. For greater certainty, to the extent that the expiry date would occur during the restricted period between March 15 to April 15 in any year as provided in paragraph 9(b) below, the expiry date in the permit shall be deemed to have been extended to a date in the month next following the restricted period that would have the effect of granting the permit to an owner for a full twelve month period clear not including the restricted period.

• (b) All permits for the injury or destruction of trees within woodlots will be deemed not to be in effect during the period of March 15 to April 15. The Director may grant exemptions to this requirement in writing having regard to the potential for rutting of soil and subsequent damage to the ecology of the woodlot or designated area during the spring break up period.
• (c) The Director may extend the expiration date of a Permit if a written request for an extension is received by the Director a minimum of three (3) working days before the date the Permit expires. Any request which is received after this time may require the submission of a new application. Subject to paragraph 9(a), in no case shall the Director extend a Permit for a period of greater than one year.