Options presented to Committee
Thanks to everyone that provided their feedback.
Staff presented a report to Committee that included 4 options:
OPTIONS CONSIDERED
OPTION 1:
Status quo
A status quo approach was considered as part of this report.This would allow the current Pilot Private Tree Bylaw in Roseland to run the original 2-years.
Pros:
Allows for more time to evaluate the pilot.
Cons:
This does not consider the implications of a declared climate emergency, and delays protection of trees citywide.
OPTION 2:
Expand the Bylaw to Ward 4 Only. The expansion of the bylaw to ward 4 was considered as part of this
report. The staff requirement would be reduced to1full time staff, with associated cost reductions.
Pros:
Provides for a slightly larger pilot area.
Cons:
This does not consider the implications of a declared climate emergency,and delays protection of trees citywide.
OPTION 3:
Repeal the Pilot Private Tree Bylaw and approve a bylaw for the urban area only. This option would protect all private trees within the urban area of the City and exclude all agricultural and rural areas north of Highway 5/407.
Pros:
Provides protection for private trees in the most populated area of the City.
Cons:
Does not provide protection for residential properties in the rural area that
are not covered under the Regional bylaw for woodlots.
OPTION 4:
Repeal the Pilot Private Tree Bylaw and approve a city-wide private tree bylaw.
Pros:
This option provides the highest level of protection by including the entire city.
Cons:
Increased
resource requirements in both operating and capital budgets.
Staff recommends Option 4 for implementation, with a tree size of greater than or equal to 20 cm diameter at breast height. This option provides a high level of protection for private trees city-wide.
This report goes to City Council on October 21.
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