Lavaltrie felling permit

In order to preserve a minimum number of trees on each property, the City of Lavaltrie has adopted regulations for tree felling within its territory. These regulations apply to all citizens, businesses, or institutions wishing to cut down a tree on their property.

When to apply for a tree felling authorization certificate:

• To fell a tree with a diameter of 10 cm or more, measured at 1.3 m from the ground.
• To top a tree or prune it, removing more than 25% of its volume.

The reasons justifying the felling of a tree and the issuance of a permit are as follows:

• The tree is dead or suffering from an incurable disease. The request must be submitted between May 15 and October 15 to assess its health condition.
• The tree poses a danger to the safety of people or property. However, if pruning can make the preservation of the tree safe, it cannot be felled.
• The tree is causing damage to public or private property.
• The tree obstructs the execution of public works.
• The tree must be felled to allow the realization of a construction or development project authorized by the City.
• The minimum number of trees is maintained after felling. A felling permit is still required.

Attention! The following reasons do not constitute grounds for felling a tree:

• The shedding of leaves, twigs, flowers, or fruits.
• The presence of roots on the surface of the soil and their impact.
• The presence of non-harmful insects or animals.
• The shade caused by the tree.
• Odors, sap exudate, honeydew, or pollen emitted by the tree.
• The proximity of the tree to a fence, shed, etc.

How to apply for a felling certificate? To complete a permit application, you have the following options:

• Online OR
• Complete a form and send it to the Urban Planning Department.

The permit is free of charge!

For any information regarding the minimum number of trees to be preserved on your property, criteria concerning planting, tree location, prohibited species, refer to the explanatory brochure.

For more information or any questions regarding this new regulation, you can contact us at: 450 586-2921, extension 1, or by email at urbanisme@ville.lavaltrie.qc.ca.