Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?
In the Town of Riverview, New Brunswick, trees & tree removal rules are set by By-law No. 700-80 - Street Tree By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Boulevard trees: Required street trees are planted by the Town within the street right-of-way along the lot line, between lot line and curb.
| applies to private property | no | s. 7 |
| boulevard trees | Required street trees are planted by the Town within the street right-of-way along the lot line, between lot line and curb. | s. 6, s. 7, s. 8 |
Requires street trees for new main-building developments: 1 per lot under 20m frontage (residential), or 1 per 10m frontage otherwise; corner lots and commercial/industrial lots get added trees. Town plants required trees within the street right-of-way.
| boulevard trees | Street trees are planted between lot line and curb/travelled portion; provide or retain pursuant to Street Tree By-law No. 700-80. | s. 5.1.1(d); definition 'street tree' |
Within the Urban Growth Boundary, cutting/clearing trees or natural vegetation on 1+ contiguous hectares requires a development/subdivision permit and terms and conditions, including an erosion and sediment control plan.