You need a tree-felling permit in order to:

• Cut down a tree whose trunk is 10 cm in diameter or more, measured 1.4 m from the ground, or 15 cm in diameter or more, measured 15 cm from the ground.
• Raise the ground level more than 20 cm beneath the branches of a tree.
• Cut 40 per cent or more of a tree’s branches.
• Cut 40 per cent or more of a tree’s roots.
• Do anything else that might affect a tree’s survival (e.g. removing the bark around the trunk, drilling the trunk, covering the base with impermeable material, etc.)

Diameter of the trunk

To calculate the diameter of the trunk before applying for a permit:

1. Use a tape measure.
2. Measure around the trunk in cm.
3. Divide your measurement by 3.14 to obtain the diameter in cm.

Example: If the trunk measures 35 cm, the diameter is 35/3.14 = 11 cm

Another way to obtain the diameter is to use a rigid tape measure and hold it horizontally against the tree to measure the width (or thickness) of the trunk. You will get an approximate diameter.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• It is in an irreversible state of dieback.
• It is causing significant damage to property
• It poses a danger to public safety
• It might cause the spread of a disease or an invasive species
• It is of the Nerprun (Rhamnus) species
• It is located in a future construction zone or is less than three metres from that zone. 
• It’s in the same location where a swimming pool will be built that cannot be built elsewhere on the property
• It impedes access to a building or front parking space that cannot be built elsewhere on the property

In the case of the last three reasons, tree felling is included in the construction or conversion permit.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, sap, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You are not allowed to trim or fell a tree or cut down or move a shrub or plant grown by the city on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between your property line and the curb or sidewalk. 

Replacing a felled tree

You must replace felled trees within within 12 months.

The new tree must have: 

• a trunk at least three cm in diameter, measured 1.4 m from the ground, and
• a total height of at least three metres.

Fee

$130 per application and per group of trees to be felled, no matter how many trees that need to be felled on the plot.

The taxes are included.

Fight against the emerald ash borer

An application for a certificate of authorization to fell an ash tree on private property is free.

• Règlement d'urbanisme (01-274), chapitre V Plantation, entretien, protection et abattage d'un arbre.

You need a tree-felling permit in order to: 

• Cut down a tree whose trunk is 5 cm in diameter or more, measured 1.4 m from the ground, which is about chest height, or with a diameter of 15 cm or more measured at a maximum of 5 cm from the ground;
• Raise the ground level more than 20 cm beneath the branches of a tree;
• Cut 50 per cent or more of a tree’s branches.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

 You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
• It is causing significant damage to property
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed
• There is a risk it will cause a disease to spread
• It is in the area where a building will be built or less than three metres from where a main building or projected support wall will be built. However, a tree located between three and five metres from these areas can be felled as long as it is replaced
• It gets in the way of building or installing a swimming pool
• It makes it difficult to create an entry or a parking space
• It makes it difficult to create an opening to provide access to a body of water

If you are planning to put up a building, install a swimming pool or create an entry or a parking space, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Use brightly coloured string or ribbon to identify the trees you plan to fell. An inspector will come and assess their condition.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You are not allowed to cut down a tree, shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Permit validity

If felling has not begin within six months of the date on which the permit was issued, the permit is no longer valid and you must get a new one. 

Replacing a felled tree

You must replace a felled tree within six months of receiving your permit.
The new tree must have a trunk at least five cm in diameter, measured 1.4 m from the ground.

In person

You need a tree-felling and ground-raising certificate of authorization in order to: 

• Cut down a tree whose trunk is 10 cm in diameter or more, measured 1.4 m from the ground;
• Raise the ground level more than 20 cm beneath the branches of a tree.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

 Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling certificate of authorization before you proceed.

• The ash tree is dead or in a state of irreversible decline.
• Its structure and solidity are compromised.
• It risks causing serious damage to property.
• It poses a danger to public safety.
• It is located in a future construction zone or less than three metres from such a zone. If that is the case, you must get a permit for the construction work before you apply for a tree-felling permit.

Pleae note: It is prohibited to fell a tree if it is located on the projected site of a basement area, an advertising sign, an outbuilding, a fence, a terrace, a balcony, a pergola, a seasonal construction, or a removable or recreational piece of equipment. You must find another site for your project.

• It poses a risk of spreading disease or an invasive pest. 

Use brightly coloured string or ribbon to identify the trees you plan to fell. An inspector will come and assess their condition.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You are not allowed to cut down a tree, shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line. located between your property line and the curb or sidewalk.

Permit validity

If felling has not begin within 12 months of the date on which the certificate of authorization was issued, the certificate is no longer valid and you must get a new one. 

Replacing a felled tree

You must replace a felled tree within 12 months of receiving the permit. A minimum of one tree per 100 m² of land that has not been built on is required in residential sectors, and a minimum of one tree per 200 m² in commercial or institutional sectors.

The new tree must have a trunk at least five cm in diameter, measured 1.5 m from the ground. 

Fee

The amount is not taxable.

$167 per application, no matter how many trees that need to be felled on the plot.

• PDF file Application for work authorization involving a classified heritage property, a classified or declared heritage site, or a protected area (in French) [PDF 387 KB]
• PDF file List of indigenous trees on Mount Royal (in French) [PDF 48 KB]

You need a tree-felling permit in order to cut down a tree whose trunk is more than 10 cm in diameter, measured 1.3 m from the ground, except if your tree is: 

• A cedar (Latin name: Thuya sp.)
• A juniper (Latin name: Juniperus sp.)
• A buckthorn (Latin name: Rhamnus sp.) 

These three species can be felled without a permit whatever the trunks’ diameter.

As an example, to determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Steps

Apply for a permit on line or go to the permit counter.

A borough employee will then come to inspect your tree.

Important note: If you cut down one or more trees without a permit, the amount of the fine is $600 and may be as much as $15,000, depending on the number of trees felled and the cleared area. 

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
• It is causing significant damage to property
• It poses a danger to public safety
• It is located near or in a construction zone

In this last case, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the construction itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• To prevent future damage.
• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You cannot prune or cut down a tree on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line. If a public tree needs attention, please call 311.

Permit expiration

The felling permit does not expire.

Replacing a felled tree

Within six months of receiving your permit, you must replace a felled tree with a tree that is not:

• an ash tree
• a poplar
• a willow
• a silver maple
• an American elm

Tree replacements must be the same spread (height at maturity) as the felled tree.
In exceptional cases, you may be exempt from tree planting. 
Refer to permit for number, spread and size of replacement tree(s).

You need a tree-felling permit for any tree that you want to fell, whether it is in your front yard, side yard or back yard.

Reasons for felling a tree

 You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• Half or more of its branches are dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
• It is causing significant damage to property
• It poses a danger to public safety
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed
• There is a risk it will cause a disease to spread
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site
• It gets in the way of building or installing a swimming pool
• It makes it difficult to create an entry or a parking space in the front yard
• It makes it difficult to create an opening to provide access to a body of water

If you are planning to put up a building, install a swimming pool or create an entry or a parking space, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You are not allowed to fell a tree or cut down a shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between your property line and the curb or sidewalk.

Permit validity

If felling has not begin within 12 months of the date on which the permit was issued, the permit is no longer valid and you must get a new one. 

Replacing a felled tree

You must replace a felled tree within a year of receiving your authorization certificate if it the tree was cut down:

• Because it was located three to five metres from a future construction zone
• To avoid the spread of a disease or an invasive exotic species

The new tree must be at least 1.5 m high at the time it is planted.

Fee

Not taxable.

$75 per tree

You need a tree-felling permit in order to:

• Cut down a tree whose trunk is 10 cm in diameter or more, measured at 1.3 m from the ground.
• Raise the ground level more than 20 cm beneath the branches of a tree.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14. 

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the authorization certificate before you proceed.

• It is dead
• It affected by an irreversible disease
• It can cause significant damage to property of greater value than the tree
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site

In the last of these cases, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not cut down a tree, shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

If felling has not begin within six months of the date on which the permit was issued, the permit is no longer valid and you must get a new one. 

Replacing a felled tree

You must replace each felled tree within a year of receiving your permit.

The new tree must have a trunk at least three cm in diameter measured 1.3 m from the ground or more, and must not belong to an invasive species.

Mount Royal heritage site

Do you live on the Mount Royal heritage site? If so, an additional authorization is required.

Fill out the form (in French) and add it to the other documents to be submitted.

Fee

The taxes are included.

$139 per application, no matter how many trees that need to be felled on the plot.

You need a tree-felling permit in order to:

• Cut down a tree whose trunk is more than 8 cm in diameter, measured 1.5 m from the ground, or 10 cm in diameter, measured 15 cm from the ground.
• Raise the ground level more than 20 cm beneath the branches of a tree.
• Remove 50 per cent or more of a tree’s living branches.
• Cut 40 per cent or more of a tree’s roots.
• Sever anchoring roots, which affects tree stability
• Undertake any other action leading to the death of the tree: using a toxic product, making an incision into the bark, phloem or wood, etc.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• Half or more of its branches are dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
• It is causing significant damage to property
• It poses a danger to public safety or threatens people’s health
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed
• There is a risk it will cause a disease to spread
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site
• It makes it difficult to create an entry or a parking space

In the last two of these cases, you should first apply for a permit. We will determine whether the tree can be felled within the context of your application. 

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a healthy tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.
• It has damaged your fence. 

You are not allowed to fell a tree or cut down a shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between your property line and the curb or sidewalk.

Permit validity

If felling operations have not begun within 12 months of the date on which the permit was issued, the certificate is no longer valid and you must get a new one. 

Replacing a felled tree

Residential properties

You must preserve at least one tree (diameter greater than or equal to 3.5 cm, measured 15 cm from the ground) for every 50 sq. m. of non-built area.

Other properties

You must preserve at least one tree (diameter greater than or equal to 5 cm, measured 15 cm from the ground) for every 50 sq. m. of non-built area.

The trunk of the new tree must have a diameter of at least 5 cm, measured 1.5 m from the ground.

Planting

If you must plant a tree to comply with the above criteria, at the time of planting, the new tree must:

• Stand at least 1.5 m tall
• Have the appropriate diameter (3.5 or 5 cm, measured 15 cm from the ground) according to the type of property
• Be planted in a hole with a depth of at least 0.8 m to allow enough space in the ground for the tree

Fee

Review fees are non taxable and non reimbursable.

Normal fee

Reduced fee

If you live on the property and you are 65 or older, you can receive a 50 per cent reduction in the permit cost.

You need a tree-felling permit in order to cut down a tree whose trunk is 10 cm in diameter or more, measured 1.3 m from the ground.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• Half or more of its branches are dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
• It is causing significant damage to property
• It is preventing the growth of more valuable trees
• It poses a danger to public safety
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed
• There is a risk it will cause a disease to spread
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site
• It gets in the way of building or installing a swimming pool
• It makes it difficult to create an entry or a parking space

In the last three of these cases, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Use brightly coloured string or ribbon to identify the trees you plan to fell. An inspector will come and assess their condition.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You are not allowed to fell a tree or cut down a shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between your property line and the curb or sidewalk.

Neighbours’ trees

If your neighbours’ trees are bothering you, speak with them about it. If you are unable to come to an agreement, you can consult Québec’s Civil Code.

Permit validity 

Permits are valid for 12 months. If felling has not begun within three months or has not ended within 12 months of the date on which the permit was issued, or was interrupted for six months, the permit is no longer valid and you must get a new one.

Replacing a felled tree

You must replace a felled tree within six months of cutting it down.

The new tree must have a trunk at least five cm in diameter, measured 30 cm from the ground.

Fee

$116.60 per tree (non taxable, non-refundable amount payable before the application is reviewed)

You need a tree-felling permit in order to:

• Cut down a tree whose trunk is 5 cm in diameter or more, measured 1.3 m from the ground.
• Cut 50 per cent or more of a tree’s roots.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• Half or more of its branches are dead
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site
• Under expert advice:
  • It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
  • It is causing significant damage to property
  • It poses a danger to public safety
  • Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed
  • There is a risk it will cause a disease to spread.

Use brightly coloured string or ribbon to identify the trees you plan to fell. An inspector will come and assess their condition.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not cut down a tree, shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Permit validity

If felling has not begin within six months of the date on which the permit was issued, the permit is no longer valid and you must get a new one. 

Replacing a felled tree

Within six months of felling, you must plant the required number of trees to comply with the requirements for your type of land.

A minimum number of trees must be planted and maintained on all lots in accordance with the following requirements:

• Residential lots: One tree per 50 m2 of undeveloped land
• Other lots: One tree per 100 m2 of undeveloped land

New trees must have a trunk at least 3.5 cm in diameter that measures 1.3 m from the ground. Trees must be maintained in good health and condition, and replaced if necessary under the same requirements.

Fee

The amount is not taxable.

$114 per application, no matter how many trees that need to be felled on the plot.

You must get a felling permit in order to cut down a tree with a trunk that is wider than 5 cm in diameter, measured at a height of 15 cm from the ground.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• It is dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
• It is causing significant damage to property
• It poses a danger to public safety
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed
• There is a risk it will cause a disease to spread
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site
• It gets in the way of building or installing a swimming pool
• It makes it difficult to create an entry or a parking space

In the last three of these cases, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not cut down a tree, shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Permit validity

If felling has not begin within three months of the date on which the permit was issued, the permit is no longer valid and you must get a new one. 

Replacing a felled tree

If you fell a tree, you must replace it with a new tree within six months of receiving your permit.

The new tree must be at least 1.3 m high and have a trunk at least five cm in diameter, measured 15 cm from the ground.

It must be located more than 1.5 m from the street line and from any fire hydrant, and at least three metres from any stop sign.

Fee

$102.50 per tree (taxes included)

You need a tree-felling permit in order to cut down a tree whose trunk is more than 10 cm in diameter, measured 1.3 m from the ground.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• It is dead
• Half or more of its branches are dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
• It is causing significant damage to property
• It is preventing the growth of more valuable trees
• It poses a danger to public safety
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed
• There is a risk it will cause a disease to spread
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site
• It gets in the way of building or installing a swimming pool
• It makes it difficult to create an entry or a parking space

If you are planning to put up a building, install a swimming pool or create an entry or a parking space, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Use brightly coloured string or ribbon to identify the trees you plan to fell. An inspector will come and assess their condition.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not trim or cut down a tree grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Replacing a felled tree

You must replace a felled tree:

• if it was located three to five metres from a future construction area, or
• if there was a risk it might cause a disease or an invasive exotic species to spread.

The new tree must have a trunk at least five cm in diameter, measured 1.3 m from the ground.

Mount Royal historic site

Do you live on the Mount Royal historic site? If so, an additional authorization is required.

Fill out the form (in French) and add it to the other documents to be submitted.

Processing time and permit expiry date

The permit is valid for three months. Felling must be completed before the end of this period or you will have to pay the fees again.

Be aware that it may take up to 10 working days to process your application.

Taxes not included

• PDF file Formulaire de permis d'abattage d'arbre - Outremont (in French) [PDF 479 KB]

In person

You need a tree-felling permit in order to: 

• Cut down a tree whose trunk is 10 cm in diameter or more, measured 1.3 m from the ground, or 15 cm or more, measured 15 cm from the ground.
• Raise the ground level more than 20 cm beneath the branches of a tree.
• Cut 50 per cent or more of a tree’s branches.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• Half or more of its branches are dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
• It is causing significant damage to property
• It is preventing the growth of more valuable trees
• It poses a danger to public safety or threatens people’s health
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed
• There is a risk it will cause a disease to spread
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site
• It gets in the way of building or installing a swimming pool
• It makes it difficult to create an entry or a parking space
• It makes it difficult to create an opening to provide access to a body of water

If you are planning to put up a building, install a swimming pool or create an entry or a parking space, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

Neighbours’ trees

If your neighbours’ trees are bothering you, speak with them about it. If you are unable to come to an agreement, you can consult Québec’s Civil Code.

Processing time and certificate expiry date

The authorization certificate is valid for six months.
Be aware that it may take up 10 weeks to process your application.

Replacing a felled tree

You must replace a felled tree within six months of receiving your authorization certificate if it the tree was cut down:

• to prevent the spread of an illness or an invasive exotic species, or
• to redesign your yard.

In this last case, the tree you cut down must be replaced by at least two new trees.

If a new tree is deciduous, it must have a trunk at least five cm in diameter, measured 25 cm from the ground. If it is coniferous, it must be at least two metres high.

Fee

The taxes are included. The amount is not refundable.

$60 per application, no matter how many trees that need to be felled on the plot.

• PDF file Permit to fell trees - Pierrefonds-Roxboro [PDF 150 KB]

You need a tree-felling permit in order to cut down a tree whose trunk is 10 cm in diameter or more, measured 1.3 m from the ground.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
• It is causing significant damage to property
• It is preventing the growth of more valuable trees
• It might cause the spread of a disease or an invasive species
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site
• It is located where there are plans to install a swimming pool (and there is no other space for a pool on the property).
• It is hindering the construction of an access way or a parking space in a front yard (and there is no other space for such a structure on the property).
• In certain cases, you may be asked to replace the felled tree.
• It makes it difficult to create an opening to provide access to a body of water

If you are planning to put up a building, install a swimming pool or create an entry or a parking space, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not cut down a tree on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Permit validity

If felling has not begin within six months of the date on which the permit was issued, the permit is no longer valid and you must get a new one.

Fee

$55 per property (non taxable)

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease at the recommendation of an arboriculture expert
• It is causing significant damage to property at the recommendation of an arboriculture expert
• It poses a danger to public safety
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed at the recommendation of an arboriculture expert
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site It is located in an area earmarked for the construction of a future main building, with the exception of a single-family detached dwelling located east of Boulevard Pie-IX.

In the last case, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not cut down a tree on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Replacing a tree

A felled tree must be replaced by a new tree with a minimum height of 1.5 metres and must be planted in soil with a minimum depth of 800 mm. When more than three trees are required, at least three different species, including a conifer, must be included.

Before planting a new tree, find out about varieties most likely to thrive in zone 5, the size of the full-grown tree, and its resistance to urban conditions. Call 311 for information.

Permit

You need a tree-felling permit in order to:

• Cut down a tree whose trunk is 10 cm in diameter or more, measured 1.3 m from the ground.
• Raise the ground level more than 20 cm beneath the branches of a tree.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Fee

$157 per tree (no taxable)

• PDF file Formulaire d'abattage d'arbre - Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (in French) [PDF 356 KB]
• PDF file Ecological transition contribution monitoring form (in French) [PDF 4 MB]

You need a tree-felling certificate in order to cut down a tree whose trunk is more than 5 cm in diameter, measured 1.3 m from the ground.

For dwellings in zones h1, h2 and h3 (single-family homes, duplexes, and multiplexes with 3 and 4 dwellings), it is prohibited to cut down a tree with a trunk diameter of 3 cm or more, measured at a height of 1.3 cm from the ground.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Certificate can only be issued after an employee who specializes in arboriculture has examined your tree and after your file has been evaluated.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling certificate before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease (based on the assessment of the borough horticulture and arboriculture inspector)
• It is in the way of a building project or construction site, or less than 2 metres from the site of a building or retaining wall (unless the tree can be preserved as defined by the borough’s horticultural and arboricultural inspector)
• It gets in the way of building or installing a swimming pool,an entry or a parking space, a public utility excavation or surface retention equipment (only if no other space is available elsewhere on the property)

In the last two reasons, before applying for a tree-felling certificate, you should first apply for a certificate to carry out the project itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not cut down a tree, shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Certificate validity

The certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

Fees

• Residential buildings with four or more dwellings: $27 per tree
• All others: $79 per tree

Felling certificates for an ash tree that is affected by the emerald ash borer is free of charge

Replacing a felled tree

If you fell a tree, you must replace it with a new tree within 12 months of receiving your certificate.

The characteristics of the replacement tree are specified in the felling certificate’s conditions of approval.

You need a tree-felling permit in order to cut down a tree whose trunk is 15 cm in diameter or more, measured 15 cm from the ground.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead, decaying or affected by an irreversible disease.
• It risks causing a disease to spread.
• Its structure has become fragile.
• It is causing significant damage to property.
• It is located on the site of a future building, or within three metres of it.

In the last of these cases, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap, fruits or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not cut down a tree or shrub on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Permit validity

If felling has not begin within six months of the date on which the permit was issued, the permit is no longer valid and you must get a new one.

Fee

$150 per tree (taxes included)

You need a tree-felling permit in order to cut down any tree, regardless of the diameter of its trunk.

Reasons for felling a tree

A tree can be felled in the following situations:

• The tree is dead
• It is in a state of irreversible wilting due to disease
• Its structure has been weakened and affects its solidity
• It is causing serious damage to property
• It could spread disease or an invasive exotic species 
• It is located in a future construction zone or at least three metres from this zone 
• It is located in a space where a swimming pool will be built or, in a front yard, where a parking space or access lane to a building will be created, as long as it is impossible to situate these developments elsewhere on the property
• It is obstructing an opening through which a body of water is accessed, under certain conditions

If you are planning to put up a building, install a swimming pool or create an entry or a parking space, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

In response to your felling request, an expert mandated by the borough will visit the site and carry out an assessment to determine whether it is necessary to fell the tree.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not cut down a tree, shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Permit validity

If felling has not begin within six months of the date on which the permit was issued, the permit is no longer valid and you must get a new one. However, you may renew it for another six months before it expires.

Replacing a felled tree

If you fell a tree, you must replace it with a new tree within 6 months of receiving your permit.

At the time of planting, the new tree must have:

• a height of at least 2 metres in the case of a deciduous tree or at least 1.75 metres in the case of a conifer
• a diameter of at least 5 cm, measured from the ground in the case of deciduous trees

Once the tree has matured, it must be the same size as the felled tree (small, medium or large).

Fee

$256 per tree (taxes included)

You need a tree-felling permit in order to:

• Cut down a tree whose trunk is 10 cm in diameter or more, measured 1.3 m from the ground.
• Raise the ground level more than 20 cm beneath the branches of a tree.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead
• Half or more of its branches are dead
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease
• It is causing significant damage to property
• It is preventing the growth of more valuable trees
• It poses a danger to public safety
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed
• There is a risk it will cause a disease to spread
• It is in the way of a building project
• It gets in the way of building or installing a swimming pool
• It is located within the area of a future roadway or a parking space

In the last three of these cases, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not cut down a tree, shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Permit validity

If felling has not begin within six months of the date on which the permit was issued, the permit is no longer valid and you must get a new one. 

Replacing a felled tree

You must replace a felled tree within a year of receiving an permit, unless your property already has at least one tree per 200 m2 of undeveloped land.

The new tree must be:

• at least five cm in diameter
• at least two metres high

Mount Royal historic site

Do you live on the Mount Royal historic site? If so, an additional authorization is required.

Complete the form below (in French) and include it in the documents to provide.

Fee

Not taxable.

$81 per application

• PDF file Application for authorization to perform work on a historic building or in a historic sector (in French) [PDF 943 KB]

You need a tree-felling permit in order to:

• Cut down a tree whose trunk is more than 10 cm in diameter, measured 1.3 m from the ground, or more than 15 cm in diameter, measured 15 cm from the ground.
• Raise the ground level more than 20 cm beneath the branches of a tree.
• Remove 50 per cent or more of a tree’s living branches.
• Cut 40 per cent or more of a tree’s roots.

To determine a tree’s diameter in cm, put a measuring tape around the trunk, then divide the result by 3.14.

Reasons for felling a tree

You may be allowed to have the tree cut down for the reasons listed below. You must obtain the tree-felling permit before you proceed.

• The tree is dead.
• Half or more of its branches are dead.
• It is decaying or affected by an irreversible disease.
• It is causing significant damage to property.
• Its structure has become fragile and the problem cannot be fixed.
• It might cause the spread of a disease.
• It is in the way of a building project.
• It is in the way of building or installing a swimming pool - but only if there is no other place on the property to install a pool.
• It makes it difficult to create an entry or a parking space – but only if there is no other place on the property for this entry or parking space.

In the last three of these cases, before applying for a tree-felling permit, you should first apply for a permit to carry out the project itself.

Restrictions

The following reasons do not justify the felling of a tree:

• It is losing blossoms, leaves, sap or twigs.
• It produces pollen, provides shelter for animals or insects or provides shade.
• Its roots are visible.

You may not cut down a tree, shrub or plant grown on public property. “Public property” in this case means the strip of land located between the curb or sidewalk and your property line.

Permit expiration

The felling permit does not expire.

Replacing a felled tree

You must replace a felled tree:

• if it was located three to five metres from the construction area of a planned building or retaining wall, or
• if there was a risk it might cause a disease to spread or if it belonged to an invasive species.

Rates depend on land use. Taxes are included.

Please note that the amount paid to have an application considered will not be reimbursed if the permit is not granted or if the application is withdrawn.