Trees
City Trees
Trees located on City property including within boulevards, community centers, libraries, parks, woodlots and other natural areas are owned and managed by the City of Markham.
Follow the link below for more information:
- Request for maintenance on a City tree
- Request a new street tree
- Report a damaged or dead City trees
- Learn about pests and diseases impacting trees
Private Trees
(Applying for a tree permit without a *planning application)
Trees 20 cm Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) or greater on private property are protected under the City’s Tree Preservation By-law 2023-164.
Homeowners:
- Apply for a Tree Permit to remove or injure a tree on private property
- Report a Tree By-law violation
Residential Grading and Servicing, Housing Permit, Demolition Permit, and Pool Enclosure Construction
Follow the link to learn more about tree permits and Tree Assessment and Preservation Plan requirements for the following application types:
- Residential Grading Servicing (RGS)
- Housing Permit (HP)
- Demolition Permit (DP)
- Pool Enclosure Permits (PE)
*Note: A planning application is when you seek an approval under the planning act. Examples are site plan applications, zoning by-law amendments and plans of subdivision
Trees and Development
(Applying for a tree permit with a *planning application)
Tree removal permits and protection for development applications are managed by the City’s Planning & Urban Design Department.
Follow the link below to learn more about tree permits and protection requirements for the following application types:
*Note: A planning application is when you seek an approval under the planning act. Examples are site plan applications, zoning by-law amendments and plans of subdivision