| permit required | yes | s. 8(1) |
| applies to private property | yes | s. 8(1); s. 17(1) |
| protected threshold | Protected Tree: Garry Oak, Arbutus, Pacific Dogwood, Pacific Yew, Cascara, Manzanita, Seaside Juniper, Trembling Aspen, Oregon Ash, and any native tree over 1m dbh; Significant Tree: any living, erect, woody plant listed on Schedule A. | s. 5(13); s. 5(19); Schedule "A" |
| replacement required | Replacement tree required as condition of Permit or for contravention; plant per s.19(1), maintain, and provide security of 120% of total cost of replacing and maintaining for 3 years. | s. 19 |
| boulevard trees | Bylaw does not apply to trees on municipal highway, park, right of way or easement, nor to public utility works under municipal authority. | s. 21 |
| fine range | Minimum $500.00 per tree unlawfully cut down; not more than $10,000.00 per tree unlawfully cut or damaged; maximum $100,000.00 per offence. | s. 24(1)-(2) |
scout note
Regulates cutting of trees 10 cm or more in diameter; permit required in the District, with extra rules in Shoreland Slopes DPA. Amended by 517, 526, 534, 587, 597.