Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Bowen Island, British Columbia: Traffic and Use of Streets Bylaw No. 133, 2005 (consolidated July 2024) - tree provisions

In the Island Municipality of Bowen Island, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Traffic and Use of Streets Bylaw No. 133, 2005 (consolidated July 2024) - tree provisions, verified 2026-10-15. A permit is required. Boulevard trees: No person shall, without a permit, cut, prune, trim, remove, destroy or damage any tree on any highway or boulevard.

Traffic and Use of Streets Bylaw No. 133, 2005 (consolidated July 2024) - tree provisions adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 38(9)
applies to private property	no	Schedule "B" - Application for Permission to Remove Trees within a Municipal Right-of-Way
boulevard trees	No person shall, without a permit, cut, prune, trim, remove, destroy or damage any tree on any highway or boulevard.	s. 38(9)
fine range	Part II violations: first offence $200.00 ($175.00 if paid within fourteen (14) days); second offence $300.00 ($275.00 if paid within fourteen (14) days); subsequent offences $500.00 ($475.00 if paid within fourteen (14) days); s. 50 maximum fine $2,000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months.	s. 49(e); s. 50

scout note

Prohibits cutting, pruning or damaging trees in the municipal road allowance without permission; tree-cutting fees and a permit application to remove trees within a right-of-way are schedules to the bylaw. No general private-land tree protection bylaw found.

Roads, Trees and Driveways (permit page)

Page with Permit to Remove Trees Within Road Allowance application and guidelines (only hazard/sightline trees normally approved; arborist report if hazard unclear).