Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Newmarket?

Yes. Trees meeting the protected threshold (20 cm diameter at breast height (DBH), measured 1.4 m above ground) require a permit before removal. Dead trees may be exempt. Confirm with the city's urban forestry department before proceeding.

How long does a tree permit take in Newmarket?

Processing time in Newmarket is typically Not published by the Town; contact Planning & Building Services for current timelines. Submitting a complete ISA-certified arborist report with your application reduces the chance of delays.

What is the penalty for removing a tree without a permit in Newmarket?

Fines in Newmarket range Not publicly published by the Town of Newmarket. The city can also require replanting at the owner's expense.

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Arborist Reports in Newmarket

Tree removal permits and construction arborist reports for York Region, prepared by an ISA Certified Arborist for municipal review.

Permit required at 20 cm DBH

Application fee: $100 application fee
Processing time: Not publicly published by the Town

20cm DBH

protected tree threshold

2 days

report turnaround

21+

GTA municipalities served

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Permit required at 20 cm DBH

Application fee: $100 application fee
Processing time: Not publicly published by the Town

Tree Bylaws in Newmarket

Newmarket protects private trees 20 cm or larger in diameter at breast height under its Private Tree Protection By-law 2022-10, and adds a separate tier for Significant and Heritage Trees that cannot be removed under any permit type regardless of size.

The Town's application fee scales with the number of trees in a single submission, from $100 for one tree up to $5,000 for eleven or more, plus a per-tree review fee. Replacement obligations differ by removal type: a flat one-for-one count for ordinary removals, and an Aggregate Inch Method for construction-related removals that ties total replacement caliper to total removed diameter.

We prepare Newmarket's required Tree Report Form alongside the arborist report, confirm whether a tree meets the Town's Significant or Heritage designation before a client commits to a removal plan, and calculate replacement obligations under whichever method applies to the project.

Newmarket Tree Bylaw at a Glance

Minimum Diameter

20 cm diameter at breast height (measured 1.4 m above ground) for private and neighbouring trees

Permit Fee

Tiered by number of trees in one application: $100 for 1 tree, $300 for 2 to 4 trees, $1,000 for 5 to 10 trees, $5,000 for 11 or more trees, plus a $118.83 per-tree review fee

Processing Time

Not publicly published by the Town; confirm current timelines with Planning & Building Services

Penalty

Not publicly published by the Town of Newmarket

Special Zones

Significant and Heritage Trees cannot be removed under any permit type regardless of size; York Region Forest Conservation By-law applies to woodlands over 1.0 hectare; Woodlot By-law 2007-71 applies to woodlots 0.2 to 1.0 hectare

View official bylaw Application page

Bylaw details verified 2026-06-10.

See how Newmarket compares to other municipalities in our GTA tree bylaw comparison.

Before starting tree work in Newmarket

Check the Newmarket permit portal before any tree work begins. Bylaw requirements change, and fines for unpermitted removal start at Not publicly published by the Town of Newmarket.