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Tree Permit (Markham)
Permit under Tree Preservation By-law 2023-164; development sites use the development tree permit process [markham.ca].
You need it when: Injuring or destroying a private tree 20 cm or more in diameter (at 1.37 m), or any City tree, in Markham.
Why it's needed
- Permit under Tree Preservation By-law 2023-164; development sites use the development tree permit process [markham.ca].
When to apply
- Before the work starts.
Review time
Plan for about 45 business days. reviewed within 45 days of payment [markham.ca]
Documents for a complete application
- Tree permit application and arborist report
How to submit
- Markham Forestry.
Fees
$20.50 non-refundable processing fee per application (2026), plus permit and replacement fees [markham.ca].
Forms and guides
- Markham Tree Preservation By-law 2023-164 (City of Markham, by-law)
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.