Richmond By-law 8057, s. 3.2.1 — Tree Protection Bylaw

A permit is not required to cut or remove a tree where:

• a) a development permit and/or rezoning has been approved which addresses the removal of the tree; 8253581 Bylaw 8057 Page 7
• b) the tree cutting or removal is necessary for the purposes of farm operations as defined in the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act, as amended from time to time;
• c) the tree cutting or removal is for the installation of roads or services shown on an engineering drawing approved by the City in respect of a building permit or subdivision approval;
• d) a tree must be cut or removed on an emergency basis because it has been severely damaged by natural causes and poses an imminent danger of falling and injuring persons or property;
• e) the tree cutting or removal is carried out by the City or its agents on public property;
• f) the tree cutting or removal is carried out using standard arboricultural practices for the maintenance of above ground utility conductors by a public utility or its contractors;
• g) the cutting or removal is of a tree less than 20 centimetres dbh by a British Columbia Land Surveyor when cutting survey lines of a width of less than two (2) metres;
• h) the cutting or removal constitutes normal pruning of trees, including pruning by a public utility in accordance with sound horticultural practice or as required for the safe operation of overhead transmission lines.