Barrie By-law 2014-115, s. 7(a) — Private Tree By-law

Subject to paragraph 7(b) the Director may issue a permit to injure or destroy tree(s) where the Director is satisfied that:

• (i) The injury or destruction of the tree(s) is in accordance with good forestry practices, OR
• (ii) The injury or destruction of tree(s) is required to permit the establishment or extension of a use permitted by the Zoning By-law and the Director is satisfied that there is no reasonable alternative to the injury or destruction of the tree(s) and the application meets the minimum requirements as prescribed within the City of Barrie Tree Protection Manual.
• (b) A Permit shall not be issued where:
• (i) an Application required under this By-law has not been submitted in full or the required fee has not been paid;
• (ii) a report as required by paragraph 6(c) has not been submitted or in the opinion of the Director is not satisfactory;
• (iii) the permit would result in the destruction of a tree that is an endangered species as defined in the Endangered Species Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.15, or successor legislation;
• (iv) the permit would result in the destruction of a tree that is designated as a heritage tree by City Council;
• (v) flood or erosion control, or the ecological integrity of a natural area, will be negatively affected;
• (vi) the destruction of the tree would have the effect of reducing: