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Site Alteration & Tree Permit (Richmond Hill)
Site Alteration Permit under By-law 47-25; tree removals need an arborist report and a Tree Permit Application [richmondhill.ca].
You need it when: Placing fill, removing topsoil, changing grade, removing vegetation, compacting soil or creating hard surfaces, or injuring or removing trees 20 cm DBH or larger, in Richmond Hill.
Why it's needed
- Site Alteration Permit under By-law 47-25; tree removals need an arborist report and a Tree Permit Application [richmondhill.ca].
When to apply
- Before the work starts.
Review time
Plan for about 20 business days. estimate
Documents for a complete application
- Site Alteration Permit Application through the customer service portal [richmondhill.ca]
- Grading and servicing plan by an OLS or P.Eng. [richmondhill.ca]
- Arborist report for trees 20 cm DBH or larger [richmondhill.ca]
How to submit
- Customer service portal; sitealteration@richmondhill.ca [richmondhill.ca].
Forms and guides
- Richmond Hill Site Alteration By-law 47-25 (City of Richmond Hill, by-law)
- Richmond Hill Grading and Servicing Plan Requirements (Site Alteration Permit) (City of Richmond Hill, checklist)
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.