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Permit to Injure or Remove Trees: Boundary Trees
Trees located on property boundaries.
You need it when: Trees on or across a property boundary.
Why it's needed
- Required to injure or remove boundary trees.
When to apply
- Allow time for neighbour notices: written notice within 15 BD, and a second notice at least 15 days before issuance [TO].
Review time
Plan for about 40 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- Arborist report, photos, site plan
- Property survey where the boundary is disputed [TO]
- Consent of co-owner(s)
Submission checklists
How to submit
- Online application form [TO].
Forms and guides
- Application to Injure or Remove Trees (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)
- Arborist Report Guidelines (City of Toronto, guide)
- Municipal Code Chapter 813: Trees (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.