Trees & tree removal — Silver Sands, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Summer Village of Silver Sands, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Summer Village of Silver Sands Land Use Bylaw No. 335-2023, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required.

Summer Village of Silver Sands Land Use Bylaw No. 335-2023 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.2.1(41)(h); s. 5.1.2; s. 5.2.3
applies to private property yes s. 1.5.1
scout note

Defines 'tree removal' and 'vegetation removal' as regulated Development requiring a Development Permit unless specifically exempted; bars planting trees within 1.0 m (3.3 ft) of a power line (Sec. 9.14.11).

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