Private Tree Protection Bylaw
Council approved an updated Private Tree Protection Bylaw for the City of Guelph
This updated bylaw has some meaningful implications for property owners in Guelph and we’re doing our best to guide them through the changes.
The main changes to the bylaw are:
- Expanding the regulation to include trees 30 centimetres (cm) in diameter on private properties of any size, as well as trees 10 cm in diameter on private properties larger than 0.2 hectares, and
- Adjusting the permit fee structure.
We’ve updated our website with new information about the updated Private Tree Protection Bylaw. We’re also going to be preparing and sharing educational content about the bylaw with the community over the coming months.
Guelph values its tree canopy cover and the numerous contributions trees make to the health of our community. A private tree protection bylaw is one of the tools the City uses to protect and enhance tree canopy cover, and to help build a sustainable city.
Increasing pressures on Guelph’s tree canopy cover related to urban intensification and climate change, as well as updates to related policies and regulations, have made reviewing and updating the current Private Tree Protection Bylaw a priority.
In late 2022, the City retained a multi-disciplinary consulting team to lead the research and engagement for Guelph’s Private Tree Protection Bylaw update. In the spring of 2023 we reached out to the community to hear about your thoughts about and experiences with the private tree bylaw. Now we’re seeking your input to options identified for updating the bylaw!
Please note: This project began in an older version of our website. Some of the tools and information may appear different than originally designed.
Who's Listening
Tracy Suerich, Community Engagement Advisor, City of Guelph
Private Tree Bylaw information session - April 11
Phases
Phase 2 engagement
Between April 30 and May 27, 2024, we’re asking the community to weigh in on whether the size of tree(s) regulated and/or the size of lot(s) captured by the bylaw should change.
Other Engagement Activities in phase 2
Between April 30 and May 27 we are reaching out to the community to get your input on the options for updating Guelph’s private tree bylaw being considered.
We’re asking the community to weigh in on whether the size of tree(s) regulated and/or the size of lot(s) captured by the bylaw should change, and share their thoughts on a few other aspects of the bylaw.
How you can participate
Please take 10 minutes to complete the online survey open from April 30 to May 27 (survey coming soon)
You are also invited to join us at any of the following public events:
- In-person pop-up: Saturday, May 4, drop in between 10:30 am ‒ 1:30 p.m. at Victoria Road Recreation Centre, 151 Victoria Rd N
- Virtual information session: Wednesday, May 8, 6:30‒8 p.m. – Register for the Zoom link here
- In-person pop-up: Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m.‒1 p.m. at the Guelph Farmer’s Market, 2 Gordon Street
- In-person information session: Tuesday, May 14, 6:30‒8 p.m. at Guelph City Hall, Room C, 1 Carden Street
What’s Next?
A summary of the feedback from the second round of engagement will be shared with the community later in 2024.
The direction for updating Guelph’s Private Tree Protection Bylaw will be confirmed based on:
- the findings of the background review and assessments;
- the local context and issues;
- feedback gathered in Phase 1 and Phase 2; and
- input from City staff (e.g., legal, bylaw).
The updated private tree bylaw is to be presented to Council for approval in the first half of 2025.
This bylaw, along with other planning tools, is expected to help the City accommodate growth and intensification while also sustaining and enhancing Guelph’s tree canopy cover. These efforts are also expected to help us build local resilience to climate change.
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