Kingston By-law 2018-15, s. Part 8 — Tree Permit Application Process Every Person that intends to Injure or Destroy a Tree, either personally or through another Person, shall

Tree Permit Application Process Every Person that intends to Injure or Destroy a Tree, either personally or through another Person, shall:

• Submit a complete application for a Tree Permit in the form prescribed by the City; Pay the required fee as set out in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw in place at the time of the application; Where prescribed by this Bylaw or required by the Director, submit an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The EIA shall be prepared by a Qualified Person and shall include the following:

A description of the proposal and rationale for undertaking the Tree removal activity where proposed;

A survey illustrating the legal boundaries of the property, any easements, rights-of-way or other encumbrances; Where required by the Director, submit a report prepared by a Certified Arborist setting out the reasons for the proposed Injury and/or Destruction of the Tree(s) and the Tree Preservation and Protection Plan for any Trees to be retained. The report shall be prepared in accordance with the City of Kingston's Guidelines for the Completion of an Arborist Report and the Guidelines for Tree Preservation and Protection.

A Tree Permit Application shall only be considered complete when accompanied by the information required pursuant to this Section.