Need to cut down dead trees? Wondering if a tree is too close to your home? Planning to install an above-ground pool?
Remember, in Saint-Lazare, it is forbidden to cut any tree, whether dead or alive, whose diameter,
measured at 30 cm (1ft) from the ground, is 7,5 cm (3 inches) or more, without having first obtained a tree cutting authorization certificate.
This applies to all of Saint-Lazare whether you own a 900 sq. mt. lot or several acres of woodland.
For more information on the trees and woodland conservation By-Law view green sheets no. 10
How to get a tree cutting permit authorisation certificate?
1. You must complete a
« Demande de certificat d’autorisation pour abattage d’arbres »
available in French here:
2. Return the form duly completed and signed:
- In persona t the Service de l’urbanisme et de l’environnement located at the Complexe professionnel Saint-Lazare at 1967 Chemin Sainte-Angélique during opening hours;
- By fax at 450-455-7913;
or
3. It is very important to identify those trees you want to cut
(with a ribbon or thread),
Otherwise the environment inspection officer won’t be able to issue
the authorisation certificate;
4. Before issuing an authorization certificate, an inspector will
go on location to assess your request;
5. Based on the By-Law and the tree assessment,
a certificate may be issued onsite;
IMPORTANT
- The authorisation certificate is delivered at no charge and valid for one year;
- It is possible we ask to replace the trees that must be cut if the minimum property tree density is not met;
- • Trimming and pruning do not require an authorisation certificate but must be done in a way to preserve the tree’s health. As an example, excessive pruning and trimming are forbidden.
See ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/documents/pub/864P1annexeGfr.pdf (Excessive pruning)
For more information or to get a copy of the official by-law, call 450-424-8000 ext. 227 or ext. 226.
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