Kingston By-law 2018-15, s. Part 12(1) — Tree By-law

The Director may impose any conditions on a Tree Permit that are reasonable, which may include, but are not restricted to:

A prohibition on the Injury or Destruction of Trees during migratory bird nesting season between April 1 to August 31 in each calendar year; Measures that will ensure the Injury or Destruction of a Tree(s) is carried out in accordance with Good Arboricultural Practice and Good Forestry Practice, which may include limitations on the manner and timing of the Injury or Destruction; Conditions recommended by a Qualified Person through the completion of an Environmental Impact Assessment

• (EIA) or other technical evaluation; Mitigative measures to protect against the Injury or Destruction of a Tree(s) that is not subject to removal, which may include the identification of Tree Zones;

A requirement to prepare additional technical documentation that will be used to validate the appropriateness of issuing a Tree Permit and may include:

• an Environmental Impact Assessment;
• Landscaping, Replanting and Replacement Plan;

a Sivicultural Prescription;

a Forest Management Plan;

and/or a Tree Preservation and Protection Plan;

A requirement to provide compensation in accordance with Section 17 of this Bylaw;

A requirement to enter into an agreement with the City which sets out the Owner's obligations to replace Trees and any conditions imposed in accordance with this Bylaw; and,

A requirement to provide financial security for the performance of the Owner's obligations under the agreement.