Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Stony Plain, Alberta: Town of Stony Plain Public Tree Bylaw 2647/G/21

In the Town of Stony Plain, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Stony Plain Public Tree Bylaw 2647/G/21, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Minimum penalties per tree: $100 to $1,000; maximum penalties per tree: $200 to $2,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Public Trees (any Tree with any part of its trunk located on Town Lands and was part of a Town development); Elm Trees within Town.

Town of Stony Plain Public Tree Bylaw 2647/G/21 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 5.1.0
protected threshold	Public Trees (any Tree with any part of its trunk located on Town Lands and was part of a Town development); Elm Trees within Town.	s. 2.20.0; s. 7.1.0, s. 7.2.0
replacement required	Liable for costs including replacement charges (s. 9.2.0); additional costs for replacement (s. 9.3.0).	s. 9.2.0, s. 9.3.0
boulevard trees	Closest property owner maintains trees between property line and nearest concrete structure; clearances: 12 ft over street, 7 ft over trail.	s. 8.2.0, s. 8.3.0
fine range	Minimum penalties per tree: $100 to $1,000; maximum penalties per tree: $200 to $2,000.	Schedule "A"

scout note

Regulates the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public property in Stony Plain.