Trees & tree removal — Coquitlam, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the City of Coquitlam, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: any living, erect, woody plant that is 20 centimetres or more in diameter measured 1.4 metres from the base of the tree stem, or on a steep slope, measured 5 or more metres in height; replacement required: The owner or occupier is required to replace trees as required by the tree replacement plan.. Source: Tree Management Bylaw Number 4091, 2010, verified 2026-08-28.

Tree Management Bylaw Number 4091, 2010 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 4
applies to private property True trees throughout the City
protected threshold any living, erect, woody plant that is 20 centimetres or more in diameter measured 1.4 metres from the base of the tree stem, or on a steep slope, measured 5 or more metres in height Definition "PROTECTED TREE"
replacement required The owner or occupier is required to replace trees as required by the tree replacement plan. s. 9(b)
scout note

Regulates conservation, removal and replacement of protected trees (20 cm+ diameter, or on steep slopes 5 m+ tall) throughout the City; requires City Arborist involvement and permits for cutting.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: https://www.coquitlam.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities