Thank you to everyone who participated in the engagement process for Phase Two of this project. Engagement is now closed.

Findings from Phase Two engagement and staff recommendations will be shared with Council for direction at the May 25 Regular meeting. Click here to review the Council Report. The Phase Two Engagement Report can be found on this page or by clicking here.

Background

In response to concerns about mature tree loss in the Sunshine Hills area, Council directed staff to explore a Neighbourhood Tree Protection Pilot Program. After reviewing available municipal tools, 2,693 property owners in the Sunshine Hills area were invited to share feedback on potential tree protection measures and interest in participating in the program through an online survey. A total of 564 property owners participated. Results from Phase One are available in the Community Engagement Report at letstalk.delta.ca/TreeProtection. Based on the input gathered, staff drafted bylaw amendments as part of the creation of the Tree Protection Pilot Program. The proposed amendments included:

  • Redefining a “large diameter” tree as 50 cm or greater
  • Removing the current allowance to remove one tree within a 24-month period without an arborist report
  • Introducing a “Significant Tree” definition with a higher threshold for removal and associated fees

At the March 9 Regular Meeting, Council directed staff to proceed with Phase Two of engagement to confirm interest in participating in the Pilot Program, as proposed, within the identified neighbourhoods. Feedback for Phase Two was collected between March 24 and April 15.

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