A permit is not required if a tree is confirmed by Urban Forestry staff to be:
100% dead
Imminently hazardous: a destabilized or structurally compromised tree that is in imminent danger of causing damage to property or injury to life.
Terminally diseased Please note: There are various diseases that affect trees, however not all diseases will lead to the death of a tree. The intent of the by-law is to exempt those trees that are terminally diseased in order to expedite removal to minimize risk to other trees and/or injury to persons or property. A permit is required for trees that are in poor condition.