Burlington By-law 040-2022, s. 5.3(a) — Private Tree By-law

No person shall:

• injure or destroy, or cause or permit the injury or destruction of any tree(s) or replacement tree(s) other than in compliance with this By-law, the Standard Specifications for Tree Protection and Preservation, and all other applicable laws;
• (b) contravene, or cause or permit the contravention of the terms or conditions of a tree permit, this By-law, or any policy or guideline made or issued under this By-law;
• (c) hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, either directly or indirectly, an Officer or any person who is exercising a power or performing a duty under this By-law;
• (d) provide false or inaccurate information in an application for a tree permit under this By-law or any document or thing required to be submitted under this By-law;
• (e) provide false information or give a false statement to an Officer or an employee and/or agent of the City while in the lawful exercise of a power or duty under this By-law;
• (f) fail to submit a tree protection plan required under section 7.17 of this By- law; or
• (g) fail to comply with a tree protection plan required under section 7.17 of this By-law. PART 6: EXEMPTIONS