Trees & tree removal — Rocky View County, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Municipal District of Rocky View County, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Rocky View County Land Use Bylaw C-8000-2020, verified 2026-09-27. Boulevard trees: Development permit conditions may require the developer to repair or reinstate boulevard landscaping or trees damaged by development or building operations.

Rocky View County Land Use Bylaw C-8000-2020 adopted bylaw
boulevard trees Development permit conditions may require the developer to repair or reinstate boulevard landscaping or trees damaged by development or building operations. "boulevard landscaping or trees, which may be damaged, destroyed or otherwise harmed by development"
fine range Failure to obtain a Development Permit: $1500/$2000/$2500; Failure to comply with Development Permit Conditions: $1500/$2000/$2500; Failure to comply with District Regulations: $1500/$2000/$2500; Failure to comply with any other condition of the Bylaw: $1000/$1500/$2000 "Pursuant to POPA the following fine amounts are established"
scout note

No tree clearing permitted anywhere within the Riparian Protection Area (30-60m setback from top of bank, more near the Bow/Elbow Rivers), and no vegetation disturbance within 10m of the top of bank.

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