Richmond : Règlement no 8057, art. 4.2.1(i) — Tree Protection Bylaw

Every application for a permit shall be made in writing to the Director and shall include:

a statement of purpose and rationale for the proposed tree cutting or removal;

• (ii) a tree cutting and replacement plan drawn to approximate scale identifying:

A. the boundaries of the subject parcel; B. any abutting streets, lanes or public access rights of way; C. the location of existing buildings and structures; D. the location, species and dbh of those trees proposed to be cut or removed; E. the location, species and dbh of those trees proposed to be retained and protected; F. the location, species and dbh of proposed replacement trees; G. the location of significant topographic and hydrographic features and other pertinent site information;

• (iii) the street location and legal description;
• (iv) the consent in writing of the registered owner of the property, if different from the applicant, authorizing the applicant to act as the

owner’s agent

• (v) the consent in writing of the registered owners of the parcels where the base of the tree to be cut or removed is located.
• (vi) the methods proposed for control of drainage and erosion impacts during and after the tree cutting or removal;
• (vii) the proposed methods for disposal of woodwaste and other debris; 8253581 Bylaw 8057 Page 9
• (viii) the proposed methods of noise and dust control during the tree cutting or removal operation;
• (ix) the proposed completion dates for tree cutting or removal;
• (x) if required by the Director:

A. a report prepared by a professional engineer, professional biologist or certified arborist with experience in, as the circumstances require, geotechnical engineering, hydrology or tree management, certifying that the proposed tree cutting or removal will not create an adverse impact including flooding, erosion, land slip or contamination of a watercourse; B. where the site of the tree cutting or removal is on a parcel adjacent to or containing any part of a watercourse, a survey plan prepared by a BC Land Surveyor or professional engineer showing the top-of-bank of such watercourse; C. where the tree cutting or removal is for a hazard tree, a report prepared by a certified tree risk assessor certifying that the tree is dead, diseased, damaged or otherwise constitutes a physical hazard to persons or property; and

• (xi) such further and other information as the Director determines is necessary to adequately describe the nature and extent of the tree cutting or removal operation.