Trees & tree removal — Cumberland, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Village of Cumberland, British Columbia, applies to private property: True; boulevard trees: required trees may be accommodated within an irrigated boulevard, subject to written consent from the Village.; fines: penalty not exceeding $50,000.00. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (Consolidated July 27, 2026), verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (Consolidated July 27, 2026) adopted bylaw
applies to private property True s. 1.2(2)
boulevard trees required trees may be accommodated within an irrigated boulevard, subject to written consent from the Village. Table 7.2(1) Exemptions
fine range penalty not exceeding $50,000.00 s. 2.4(2)
scout note

Landscaping chapter sets minimum trees per lot/dwelling, protective fencing required around retained trees during construction, and species/size standards tied to the Urban Forest Management Plan.

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