Arborist Reports in Oakville

Tree Bylaws in Oakville

Oakville's Private Tree Protection By-law 2017-038 applies to all private property in the town and requires a permit for the removal of any tree with a diameter of 15 cm or more at breast height. Heritage trees receive additional protections, and the town maintains a registry of significant specimens.

The permit application fee is $65 for the first tree (15-24 cm), $425 for each additional or larger tree, and $900 for development applications. No fee is charged for dead, ash, or buckthorn trees. Replanting is required at a ratio of 1 tree per 10 cm DBH removed, with a $300 refundable security deposit per replacement tree. Oakville's forestry staff review applications and typically contact applicants within 5 business days.

Oakville's mature neighbourhoods, particularly south of the QEW, feature some of the largest and oldest trees in the region. Properties near Bronte Creek, Sixteen Mile Creek, and the lakefront often involve complex tree preservation considerations. We work with Oakville homeowners and builders to meet the town's requirements and prepare reports that stand up to the town's thorough review process.