Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties

Complete the Tree Planting Request Form and review the guidelines on where trees can be planted. Mark your preferred location with a flag, stake, or painted mark. Municipal staff will inspect the site and confirm whether the proposed location is approved.

Any trees planted in the road allowance must meet these conditions:

• No closer than 3 m to a building
• No closer than 1.5 m to a driveway/entrance
• No closer than 3 m to a hydro pole or utility transformer
• No closer than 7 to 10 m from an existing tree
• No closer than 3.5 m to a utility line or cable; drains; catch basins
• No closer than a 2 m radius of a fire hydrant or parking meter
• No closer than 1.5 to 4 m from a streetlight
• No trees may be planted between 0.5 m from the property line and 1.5 m to the edge of the sidewalk. If there isn't a sidewalk, trees will be planted 0.5 m from the property line to a maximum of 1 m from the property line.
• No trees will be planted in locations where they impact the sight triangles described in the municipality's zoning by-law.
• No trees will be planted on lanes, walkways, walks, or streets that are less than 16 m  wide because of limited space.

Only non-invasive species will be planted. Our goal is to plant a mix of species native to our area. Residents requesting a tree will receive a list of approved species which will be included on the request form.

Residents who request a tree are responsible for planting it. After planting, we encourage residents to monitor the tree’s condition and water it regularly to help it thrive.