Trees & tree removal — Penticton, British Columbia
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?
In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; boulevard trees: Trees on streets near excavation shall be protected with fencing; no excavation within dripline without written permit.; fines: not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Source: Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26, verified 2026-08-28.
Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 4.b
applies to private property
True
s. 7.c
boulevard trees
Trees on streets near excavation shall be protected with fencing; no excavation within dripline without written permit.
s. 8
fine range
not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)
s. 14
scout note
Governs management and removal of trees on City-owned property; a written Parks Supervisor permit is required before removing a city tree; designates a list of Heritage/Significant trees for protection.