Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Maple Ridge, British Columbia

In the City of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: DBH >= 20cm, stump > 25cm; any size on City Property, Riparian/Conservation Areas, covenanted, nesting, or Significant Trees (DBH >= 60cm); replacement required: Plant Replacement Tree(s) per Schedule C; 2-4 trees based on DBH removed; 1 tree if only one removed per year; cash-in-lieu option if onsite not feasible. Source: Maple Ridge Tree Protection and Management Bylaw No. 8045-2026, verified 2026-08-28.

Maple Ridge Tree Protection and Management Bylaw No. 8045-2026 adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 5.1
applies to private property	True	s. 3.1 "Protected Tree" (a)
protected threshold	DBH >= 20cm, stump > 25cm; any size on City Property, Riparian/Conservation Areas, covenanted, nesting, or Significant Trees (DBH >= 60cm)	s. 3.1 "Protected Tree"
replacement required	Plant Replacement Tree(s) per Schedule C; 2-4 trees based on DBH removed; 1 tree if only one removed per year; cash-in-lieu option if onsite not feasible	s. 9.1
boulevard trees	Protected Trees on City Property (including highways) cannot be Cut, Removed, or Damaged by owners; work must be undertaken by City.	s. 5.5

scout note

Regulates cutting, removal and damage of Protected Trees, sets permit fees and requires replacement trees plus security for their maintenance; replaces the 2015 Tree Protection Bylaw No. 7133.