The City of Orillia and its Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) is requesting input from residents, businesses, builders, and developers on a proposed Tree Preservation By-law through an online survey and public meeting.
“The City of Orillia continues to review ways it can manage and preserve the existing tree canopy coverage throughout Orillia to support its protection for future generations,” said Mayor Clarke. “Council wants to hear comments and feedback from stakeholders before making any decisions on the potential new by-law. We encourage everyone to review the draft by-law and complete the survey.”
Through the draft Tree Preservation By-law, regulations would be updated to apply to all properties, regardless of size. The proposed by-law contemplates a permit process to remove a healthy tree that has a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 25 cm (10 inches) or greater. It is proposed that the permit would need to be supported by an assessment by a certified arborist, along with payment of a permit fee. A requirement to plant a replacement tree(s) on the applicant’s property or pay a fee in lieu to the City’s tree program is also being proposed.
The EAC is hosting a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, March 24 at 6 p.m.
Anyone wishing to participate to provide comments on the proposed Tree Preservation By-law must pre-register and have access to a computer with audio/video capabilities and an internet connection.
To register, please email your name and phone number to rcadeau@orillia.ca by March 24, 2021 at noon.
For more information on the proposed bylaw and to have your say, click here.
@cityoforillia and its Environmental Advisory Committee is requesting input on a proposed Tree Preservation By-law through an online survey and public meeting. Learn more about the proposed By-law and find details on how you can have your say at: https://t.co/8PNg789RNS #orillia pic.twitter.com/TQn0g4CTDg
— City of Orillia (@cityoforillia) March 10, 2021
