Richmond By-law 8057, s. 3.1.3 — Tree Protection Bylaw

Except to the extent permitted by a permit, or as provided for in section 3.2 a person must not damage a tree by carrying out any of the following activities:

• a) cutting or damaging the roots of a tree growing within the drip line;
• b) operating trucks, backhoes, excavators or other heavy equipment over the roots of a tree growing inside the drip line;
• c) placing fill, building materials, asphalt or a building or structure on land inside the drip line of a tree;
• d) denting, gouging or damaging the trunk of a tree;
• e) removing bark from a tree;
• f) depositing concrete washout or other liquid or chemical substances harmful to the health of a tree on land inside the drip line of a tree;
• g) removing soil from inside the drip line of a tree;
• h) blasting inside the drip line of a tree;
• i) cutting back the top portion of a tree’s branches so as to significantly alter its normal canopy, except if the tree forms part of a hedge;
• j) undermining the roots of a tree growing inside the drip line; or
• k) altering the ground water or surface water level within the drip line of a tree.