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Tree Permit in Ravine & Natural Feature Protection (RNFP) Areas
Trees and vegetation in RNFP-regulated ravines and natural features.
You need it when: Any tree or vegetation in an area regulated by the Ravine & Natural Feature Protection By-law.
Why it's needed
- Required for any tree injury/removal in RNFP areas.
When to apply
- Often also needs a TRCA permit when the trees are in a ravine.
Review time
Plan for about 40 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- Plan of survey showing RNFP boundaries; zoning notice [TO]
- Arborist report covering trees within 12 m of construction [TO]
- Geotechnical / slope stability report [TO]
- Grading plans; landscape/forest restoration plans with cross-sections [TO]
Submission checklists
How to submit
- Online application or service counter [TO].
Fees
Ravine tree (construction) $262.72; boundary (construction) $549.08; alteration of grade (no trees) $632.51, effective 1 Sep 2026 [TO].
Often needed first
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)
- 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.