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Trees & tree removal — Elkford, British Columbia: Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 871, 2022 (tree provisions, s.5)

In the District Municipality of Elkford, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 871, 2022 (tree provisions, s.5), verified 2026-10-15. Fines: not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) dollars; or fine(s) imposed under the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw. Boulevard trees: Trees, hedges or shrubs must not encroach upon a Highway, obstruct traffic, or cause damage to roadbed, sidewalk, or utility service.

Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 871, 2022 (tree provisions, s.5) adopted bylaw

applies to private property	yes	s. 5.3
boulevard trees	Trees, hedges or shrubs must not encroach upon a Highway, obstruct traffic, or cause damage to roadbed, sidewalk, or utility service.	s. 5.5, s. 5.6
fine range	not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) dollars; or fine(s) imposed under the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw	s. 9.1(a), s. 9.1(b)

scout note

No standalone tree bylaw; tree rules sit in s.5: owners must not let trees/hedges become hazardous (removal on Director's written direction, appealable), or encroach on highways or damage roadbed/sidewalks/utilities; bans planting poplars/cottonwoods.