Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — New Denver, British Columbia: Traffic Bylaw No. 558, 2002 (boulevard trees)

In the Village of New Denver, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Traffic Bylaw No. 558, 2002 (boulevard trees), verified 2026-10-15. Fines: not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) plus the cost of prosecution for each offence. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Any ornamental or shade tree growing such that its trunk is wholly or partly on a boulevard or within one metre of any street.

Traffic Bylaw No. 558, 2002 (boulevard trees) adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 19
applies to private property	yes	s. 18(a)
protected threshold	Any ornamental or shade tree growing such that its trunk is wholly or partly on a boulevard or within one metre of any street.	s. 3 (definition of "Boulevard Tree")
boulevard trees	No person shall remove, damage, kill or cut any boulevard tree unless ordered or permitted to do so by Council.	s. 19
fine range	not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) plus the cost of prosecution for each offence	s. 22

scout note

s.19 bans removing, damaging, killing or cutting a boulevard tree unless ordered or permitted; boulevard tree defined. Only tree rule found.