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Anmore tree removal rules and permits

Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Anmore?

Anmore, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

Yes. In Anmore you need a Village permit to cut down any tree 20 cm (7.8 inches) or more in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground, on any private lot. A tree cutting permit is $500, or $10 for the annual allowance of up to 2 trees per lot per calendar year.

Key facts

When a permit is neededYes, on every private lot. A permit is needed to cut down any tree 20 cm (7.8 inches) or more in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground (hedges are not 'trees'). 'Cut down' includes topping, poisoning, and damaging roots within the dripline. The Village must be told of every removal by permit, even when it fits the annual allowance. Tree cover rules: after cutting, at least 10% of a lot up to 0.2 ha (1/2 acre) must stay covered; 20% on lots from 0.2 to 0.4 ha; more on bigger lots (20% plus 5% for each extra acre, up to 75%).Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7; Building Guide, Tree Removal · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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which is 20 cm (7.8”) or more
A person must not cut down, or cause, suffer or allow any tree to be cut down, except in
not less than 10% of the lot will be covered with existing or replanted trees
The 20% minimum coverage requirement established in subsection
for every 0.4 hectare (1 acre) that a lot exceeds 0.4 hectare (1 acre), to a maximum coverage requirement
The Village of Anmore must be advised of any tree removals by way of a permit, even if the removal is compliant with the allowance set by the municipal bylaw.
ExemptionsNo exemption from needing a permit was found. An owner may apply for an Annual Tree Cutting Allowance Permit to cut up to 2 trees per lot per calendar year with no replacement trees. A dangerous tree (identified in writing by a Certified Tree Risk Assessor) still needs a permit but the fee is waived. In an imminent danger, tell the Village as soon as possible.Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 10(1), 10(3), 12; Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 10(3) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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For certainty, a permit is required to cut down a dangerous tree but
the permit fee is waived.
to cut down a maximum of two (2) trees per lot per calendar year.
before a report from a Certified Tree Risk Assessor can be obtained,
FeeTree cutting permit $500. Annual tree cutting allowance permit $10. Dangerous tree permit: fee waived. Security for replacement trees: $500 per replacement tree, up to $10,000 per parcel.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Miscellaneous Permit Fees; Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 10(1) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Tree Cutting Permit $500.00
Annual Tree Cutting Allowance Permit Fee $ 10.00
Security Bonding for tree replacement $500 per replacement tree to
the permit fee is waived.
Replacement treesWhere replacement is required, plant 2 replacement trees for every tree removed (at least 3 m tall if coniferous, 7 cm across if deciduous), within one month, with security of $500 per tree up to $10,000 per parcel, held for 3 years. Where replanting is needed to meet the minimum tree cover, 3 trees are planted per tree cut. Trees cut illegally must be replaced 5 for 1. The annual allowance permit has no replacement requirement.Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 5-7, 12, 13; Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 13(1)(d) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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plant two (2) replacement trees for every tree
replant three (3) trees, in accordance with
must replant five (5) trees for every tree unlawfully removed
A permit issued for this annual allowance does not carry the requirement
provide the Municipality with a security of $500 per
City treesExcept under a Highway Use Permit, nobody may cut down or remove trees growing on a highway (including boulevards), or damage or remove trees and shrubs the Municipality has put there (Highway Regulation Bylaw s. 4.2(c), (i)). The Tree Management Bylaw covers private property only.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Highway Regulation Bylaw; Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, cover; Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018, s. 4.2(c), (i) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Cause damage to highway or trees 4.2 (c) and
A bylaw to manage the cutting and retention of trees on private property
cut down or remove
trees or timber growing on a Highway, or excavate in or under a Highway;
FineCutting a tree without a permit: bylaw notice $500 per tree ($350 per tree if paid within 14 days; $500 per tree if paid more than 30 days after or unpaid). The municipal ticket schedule lists $1,000 per tree, and the Village's building guide says the fine is $1,000 per tree.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Tree Management Bylaw; Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 8; Building Guide, Tree Removal · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Cutting trees without a permit 3 $500 per $350 per $500 per
Cutting Trees without A Permit 3 $1,000.00 per tree
The fine for Tree Management Bylaw breaches is $1,000 per tree.
BylawAnmore Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Anmore Tree Management
Bylaw No. 587, 2018

How it works

The Village of Anmore's Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018 applies to private property. A permit is needed to cut down any tree 20 cm (7.8 inches) or more in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground. Hedges are not "trees". "Cut down" includes topping, poisoning, and damaging roots within the dripline. The Village must be told of every removal by permit, even one that fits the annual allowance. The sources read state no exemption from needing a permit.

After cutting, at least 10% of a lot up to 0.2 ha (1/2 acre) must stay covered by trees, and 20% on lots from 0.2 to 0.4 ha. Bigger lots need more (20% plus 5% for each extra acre, up to 75%).

Steps

  1. Choose your reason: the annual allowance, a dead or dangerous tree, building purposes or other.
  2. Submit the Tree Removal Permit Application with the required attachments, such as a survey plan and an arborist report on the trees' condition and location.
  3. Pay the fee and any replacement-tree security.
  4. Where replacement is required, plant 2 replacement trees for every tree removed (at least 3 m tall if coniferous, 7 cm across if deciduous) within one month. The security is held for 3 years. Where replanting is needed to meet the minimum tree cover, 3 trees are planted per tree cut.

Good to know

  • The annual allowance permit lets you cut up to 2 trees per lot per calendar year with no replacement trees.
  • A dangerous tree must be identified in writing by a Certified Tree Risk Assessor. It still needs a permit, but the fee is waived. In imminent danger, tell the Village as soon as possible.
  • Nobody may cut down or remove trees growing on a highway (including boulevards), or damage or remove trees and shrubs the Village has planted there, except under a Highway Use Permit (Highway Regulation Bylaw s. 4.2).
  • Cutting without a permit: a bylaw notice is $500 per tree ($350 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $1,000 per tree. The Village's building guide also says $1,000 per tree. Trees cut illegally must be replaced 5 for 1.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  4. Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  5. Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  6. Building Guide, Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  7. Tree Removal Permit Application, Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)

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