Through a tree ordinance, Aurora City is able to control any work done on trees by its residents to help maintain the canopy cover by trees over the city.
In most cases, you will be required to obtain a permit before you can remove or trim trees in Aurora.
This summary provides information on whether you need a permit for private trees when a permit is required, how to get it, and other information.
Please video the Aurora city government comprehensive tree ordinance document here. This is a quick summary of the detailed document.
Yes. But under the following circumstances.
If you are removing a heritage tree from your property or any heritage district, then you have to obtain a permit.
For those who have large properties, you are allowed to remove up to 2 trees for every 25 ha within a period of 12 months without a permit.
For small private properties, you are only allowed to remove a maximum of 2 trees within a period of 12 months without a permit.
Once you apply for a tree removal permit, normally it will take a period of 30 days before you get a decision. It all depends on the amount of additional information required in processing the permit.
How is a tree permit application considered in Aurora city?
The first thing, the applications are sent to park managers. Once the application is received is forwarded and discussed by the council. It is the mandate of the council to either approve the permit or refuse it. The owner of the application has the right to appear before the council.
As you await the council’s decision you are also required to post a “Notice to destroy tree” on the tree’s lot 2 weeks before the council meeting.
Once you have been granted a permit, it is valid for a period of 1 year.
Permit revoking in Aurora City
Yes. You are free to appeal in case the council refuses to grant you a permit and does it within 30 days of receiving the verdict.
You can also file an appeal in case the council does not reach a decision within 45 days of making the application.
If you are not satisfied with the conditions of the permit, you are also in a position to make an appeal within 30 days of receiving the decision.
Can I appeal a decision by the council on tree permit in Aurora?
Yes.
You are free to appeal in case the council refuses to grant you a permit and does it within 30 days of receiving the verdict.
You can also file an appeal in case the council does not reach a decision within 45 days of making the application.
If you are not satisfied with the conditions of the permit, you are also in a position to make an appeal within 30 days of receiving the decision.
Penalties for breach of trees laws
- If it is your first conviction, then you will get a fine that is not exceeding $10,000 or $1,000 for each tree. Whichever becomes greater.
- For all the subsequent convictions, then you will face a fine that does not exceed $20,000 or $2,500 for each tree. Whichever is higher.
For Corporations
- For their first conviction, the fine does not exceed $50,000 or $5,000 for each tree. Whichever is higher.
- For their subsequent convictions, the fine does not exceed $100,000 or $10,000 for each tree. Whichever is higher.
Aurora free tree program
This is a program by the Aurora government that is designed to help in increasing the number of trees. The program works by helping residents get free trees. The government plants free trees annually. In addition, the program also ensures the care and maintenance of the trees.
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