| permit required | True | s. 10.1 |
| applies to private property | True | s. 5.1 |
| protected threshold | Any tree DBH ≥30cm; specified species (Arbutus, Cascara, Pacific dogwood, Pacific yew, Shore pine, Western white pine) DBH ≥10cm; any tree DBH ≥10cm in Riparian Management Zone, Environmentally Sensitive Area, or on lot subject to Development Approval; Landmark/Legacy Trees; City Trees; Replacement Trees | s. 3.1 "Protected Tree" |
| replacement required | 1–4 replacement trees per removed tree depending on size and species; cash-in-lieu per Fees Bylaw if lot cannot accommodate replacements; City Tree removal requires compensation per Schedule "B" | s. 13.1, s. 13.2, s. 13.8, s. 13.4(c) |
| boulevard trees | City Trees on boulevards and road rights-of-way may only be pruned by City employees or authorized agents with written City approval. | s. 6.2 |
| fine range | Minimum $500, not to exceed $50,000 per offence; minimum $1,000 for DBH <50cm; minimum $3,000 for DBH ≥50cm; minimum $10,000 for Landmark/Legacy Tree removal | s. 17.3(a)–(d) |
scout note
Regulates cutting, removal and damage of trees, permit issuance and fees, and requires replacement trees with security; Protected Tree threshold is DBH ≥30cm (lower for certain species/locations).