Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — McLennan, Alberta: Town of McLennan Land Use Bylaw No. 2019-13

In the Town of McLennan, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of McLennan Land Use Bylaw No. 2019-13, verified 2026-09-27. Replacement required: Replacement of any boulevard trees damaged or cut down to effect demolition/removal; DA may impose conditions requiring additional tree planting. Boulevard trees: Applicant must replace boulevard trees damaged or cut down to effect demolition or removal of a structure or building.

Town of McLennan Land Use Bylaw No. 2019-13 adopted bylaw

applies to private property	yes	s. 1.3(1)
replacement required	Replacement of any boulevard trees damaged or cut down to effect demolition/removal; DA may impose conditions requiring additional tree planting.	s. 8.17(1)(a); s. 8.13(3)
boulevard trees	Applicant must replace boulevard trees damaged or cut down to effect demolition or removal of a structure or building.	s. 8.17(1)(a)
fine range	Fine not exceeding $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both; violation tickets: $500.00 first offence and $1000.00 second or subsequent offence within the same calendar year.	s. 7.1(4); s. 7.1(7)(c)

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Development Authority may require retention, removal or extra planting of trees as a permit condition; boulevard trees damaged/cut for demolition must be replaced; minimum 25% soft landscaping (grass/shrubs/trees) required in residential front yards.