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To: elmatador who wrote (59412)	12/27/2009 6:44:38 PM
From: Cogito Ergo Sum	Respond to of 217588

In my town it's 30cm... so marginally smaller than you guys... but that's being an olive man.. :O)... Splitting hairs 30cm=11.81in... Also here OR >1.4M in height... * City of Toronto By-laws respecting trees and the City's Official Plan provide for the protection of trees situated on both private and City property. * Trees on private property having a diameter of 30 cm or greater at 1.4 metres above ground level are subject to protection under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 813, Trees, Article III. Visit www.toronto.ca/trees/private_trees.htm * It is unlawful to injure or destroy such trees without first obtaining a permit from Urban Forestry to do so; there are certain exemptions under each by-law. * A person convicted of an offence under this by-law is liable: (1) To a minimum fine of $500.00 per tree and to a maximum fine of $100,000.00 per tree. (2) To a special fine of $100,000.00 * If you wish to injure or destroy a tree protected under the provisions of the Private Tree Bylaw, you must submit an application (PDF) and receive a permit to do so. Submission of an application does not guarantee that a permit will be issued. Please note that the following items must be submitted with all permit applications: