Newmarket By-law 2022-10, s. 5.6 — Review Criteria Following the receipt of a complete application, the Director shall consider the following criteria, in approving or refusing a Private Tree Permit

Review Criteria Following the receipt of a complete application, the Director shall consider the following criteria, in approving or refusing a Private Tree Permit :

a. Condition of the Tree (such as, but not limited to, diameter, height, health as assessed by an Arborist, and structural integrity); b. Location of the Tree; c. Species of the Tree; d. Crown coverage of the ground; e. The protection of ecological systems and their functions, including the protection of native flora and fauna f. Erosion, sedimentation of watercourses and flood control; g. Impacts on surrounding properties, including loss of shade, vistas or privacy; and h. Any other criteria as identified in the Guidelines.