Trees & tree removal — Pelican Narrows, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Summer Village of Pelican Narrows, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Summer Village of Pelican Narrows Land Use Bylaw 93-2020, verified 2026-09-27. Boulevard trees: Cutting and/or removal of trees or underbrush from municipally owned land is strictly prohibited, unless prior written permission is received from Council.

Summer Village of Pelican Narrows Land Use Bylaw 93-2020 adopted bylaw
applies to private property yes s. 8.4(1); s. 8.16(4)
boulevard trees Cutting and/or removal of trees or underbrush from municipally owned land is strictly prohibited, unless prior written permission is received from Council. s. 8.15(3)
fine range Fine not exceeding $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both; violation tickets: $100 first offence, $200.00 second or subsequent; if prosecuted and convicted: not less than $200.00 plus court costs; doubled if without approved development permit. s. 7.1(4); s. 7.2(3); s. 7.2(6); s. 7.2(7)
scout note

Cutting or removing trees or underbrush from municipally-owned land is strictly prohibited without prior written Council permission; the Development Authority may also require tree retention or replanting to reduce slope instability on flood-prone lands.

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