Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Comox, British Columbia

In the Town of Comox, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: Priority Species D.B.H. at least 20 cm; other species D.B.H. at least 30 cm; replacement required: Replacement Trees must be planted; Town may accept cash in lieu. Source: Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2063, verified 2026-08-28.

Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2063 adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 4(1)
applies to private property	True	s. 3(1)
protected threshold	Priority Species D.B.H. at least 20 cm; other species D.B.H. at least 30 cm	s. 2(y)
replacement required	Replacement Trees must be planted; Town may accept cash in lieu	s. 10(1), 10(9)
boulevard trees	Trees on Town land or highway are Protected Trees; cash in lieu equals fair appraisal value.	s. 2(v)(ii), 10(10)
fine range	up to $50,000	s. 15(1)

scout note

Regulates tree cutting and removal town-wide, requiring Tree Permits with arborist reports for protected trees, replacement requirements, and enforcement provisions.