Trees & tree removal — Norris Beach, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Summer Village of Norris Beach, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Summer Village of Norris Beach Land Use Bylaw No. 180, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Protected threshold: evergreen and birch trees. Boulevard trees: Tree removal shall be discouraged within 6.0 m of the road right of way.

Summer Village of Norris Beach Land Use Bylaw No. 180 adopted bylaw
permit required yes Where permitted, tree removal shall require a development permit
applies to private property yes The provisions of this Bylaw apply to all land and buildings
protected threshold evergreen and birch trees removal of evergreen and birch trees shall not be allowed
replacement required Where mature trees are removed from a lot, they shall be replaced with new trees on the following basis: a. Where an existing deciduous tree has a caliper between 100.0 mm and 200.0 mm, one (1) new tree shall be required; b. Where an existing deciduous tree has a caliper greater than or equal to 200.0 mm, two (2) new trees shall be required; c. Where an existing coniferous tree has a height between 4.0 m and 7.0 m, one (1) new tree shall be required; and d. Where an existing coniferous tree has a height greater than or equal to 7.0 m, two (2) new trees shall be required. they shall be replaced with new trees
boulevard trees Tree removal shall be discouraged within 6.0 m of the road right of way. TREE REMOVAL
scout note

Land Use Bylaw bars removing any evergreen or birch tree Village-wide under a standing caveat; other tree removal needs a development permit and, once mature trees are cleared, replacement at a 1-for-1 or 2-for-1 ratio by caliper/height, discouraged within 6m of a waterbody or road right-of-way.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: http://www.norrisbeach.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Trees & tree removal across Alberta · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities