Surrey By-law 16100, s. 27.2 — Tree Protection Bylaw

A tree cutting permit may be issued for the topping of a protected tree if the tree was topped prior to the year 2006, or if the tree has lost a portion of the stem by natural causes. The owner is required to submit an arborist report which certifies that the pruning is necessary and where this report is approved by the General Manager or an arborist chosen by the City. The General Manager may require, as a condition of the tree cutting permit issued under this Section, that all pruning activity be carried out under the on-site supervision of an arborist.