Tree cutting permit. City of BeloeilTrees are essential to environmental balance and our quality of life. In addition to beautifying our neighborhood, they purify the air and water, prevent soil erosion, reduce wide temperature variations, reduce the impact of wind and noise, etc.
In order to protect them and extend their life, the City of Belœil has put in place regulations regarding the cutting down of trees. It is the responsibility of property owners to be aware of this by-law and to respect it. Any infraction is subject to a fine. Please note that in this context, the word felling refers not only to the cutting down of an entire tree, but also to any intervention that could cause the premature death of the tree. This may include, for example, cutting down the top of a tree (topping) or any other drastic pruning. 
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Certificat d'autorisation
Motive
When you wish to remove a tree from your property, you must first make sure you have a good reason to do so. In general, it is justified to remove a tree if it is too diseased and cannot be treated, if it is dead, if it is harmful to buildings or infrastructure, if it threatens the safety of citizens, or if it interferes with City-authorized construction work.
Permit
If the tree to be felled is located in the yard in front of the main building on the property, you must apply for a Certificate of Approval. The front yard is the area between the front of the building and its extensions to the side lines of the property. You do not need a permit to cut trees located in the side yard or back yard. This also applies to ash trees. However, there is no fee for this species of tree, while there is a $50 fee for others. Note that an ash tree can only be cut down between September 15 and April 15, when the EAB is not active.
Required Information
Before contacting the City to apply for a slaughter permit, you should be aware that you will be required to provide certain information and documentation. You will need to prepare a plan showing the exact location of the tree on your property, including distances if necessary. You will need to indicate the species and diameter of the tree. You will also have to take photos to justify the reason for the felling. You will of course have to give your contact information. In the case of construction or renovation work, you will also have to provide the contractor's identification, the start and end dates of the work, as well as the total cost.
Evaluation
Once you have completed your application, a City-designated inspector will review it and determine whether or not the tree can be felled. The inspector may decide to visit the site to inspect the tree before making a decision.
Contact the City of Beloeil for more information
For more information, contact the City of Belœil's Urban Planning Department by phone at 450-467-2835 or by e-mail at urbanisme@beloeil.ca. It is also possible to bring your documents in person at 966 Dupré Street.
Notice: The information on this page was last updated on November 18, 2020. We invite you to consult the City of Beloeil's website https://beloeil.ca/servir/urbanisme-et-permis/permis-et-certificats/abattage-darbre to see if there have been any changes since then.
Notice: The information on this page was last updated on November 18, 2020. We invite you to consult the City of Beloeil's website https://beloeil.ca/servir/urbanisme-et-permis/permis-et-certificats/abattage-darbre to see if there have been any changes since then.