Trees & tree removal — Revelstoke, British Columbia
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?
In the City of Revelstoke, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: False; boulevard trees: Signs on private property must not interfere with boulevard trees.; fines: not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) and not less than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), upon summary conviction.. Source: Municipal Property Tree Bylaw No. 1792 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.
Municipal Property Tree Bylaw No. 1792 (Consolidated)
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 4(a)
applies to private property
False
s. 2
boulevard trees
Signs on private property must not interfere with boulevard trees.
s. 6(g)
fine range
not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) and not less than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), upon summary conviction.
s. 12(b)
scout note
Requires a permit from the Parks Foreman to plant, prune, remove, or damage any tree on City-owned/managed property (boulevards, parks); requires protective barriers around retained trees during construction.