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Ravine & Natural Features Protection Permit (grading/works)
Permit for any work in a protected area that may injure trees or alter grade.
You need it when: Grading, vegetation clearing, construction, retaining walls or drainage works in an RNFP area.
Why it's needed
- Required for grading or construction in RNFP areas.
When to apply
- Before grading or vegetation clearing.
Review time
Plan for about 40 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- Grading plan, survey with RNFP limits, restoration plan, geotechnical report [TO]
Submission checklists
How to submit
- Urban Forestry, online application [TO].
Forms and guides
- Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Permit Application (2026) (City of Toronto, application form)
- Owner's Authorization to Submit an Application (tree / ravine) (City of Toronto, declaration)
- Tree Protection Policy and Specifications for Construction Near Trees (City of Toronto, standard / specification)
- Municipal Code Chapter 658: Ravine and Natural Feature Protection (City of Toronto, 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.