Kaslo tree removal rules and permits

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

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

Short answer

In Kaslo, no Village bylaw covers cutting trees on private land. But within 30 m of the Kaslo River, removing vegetation other than hazard trees needs a development permit. Village-owned trees can only be removed by Village staff or with a Tree Cutting Permit.

Key facts

When a permit is needed	No Village bylaw covers cutting trees on private land. In the Stream Protection DPA (properties within 30 m of the natural boundary of the Kaslo River, Map C), removing vegetation other than hazard trees needs a development permit. Check Map C for the Lakefront and Wildfire DPAs.Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022, s. 16.5.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Within the Stream Protection DPA, no change of land use, subdivision, or site alteration is allowed removal of vegetation other than removal are within 30 metres of the natural boundary of
Exemptions	In the Stream Protection DPA, removal of hazard trees is excepted from the vegetation removal rule.Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022, s. 16.5.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording removal of vegetation other than removal
Fee	If a development permit is needed: $250 application fee. No tree-specific fee found.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, Schedule D, Development Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Development Permit application fee $250.00
Replacement trees	None found for private land. For Village trees, a Tree Cutting Permit may require replacement: unless waived, two replacement trees per tree within one growing season (at least 3.0 m conifers; 80 mm DBH deciduous).Tree Policy, Resolution 68/2017, s. 10 Tree Replacement · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording any tree cut down must be replaced within one growing season at a ratio of two replacement trees for each tree removed
City trees	Only Village staff or its agent may work on Village trees. Anyone else needs written permission or a Tree Cutting Permit from the Public Works and Parks Superintendent. Trees whose trunk crosses a property line are joint property.Tree Policy, Resolution 68/2017, Tree Policy, 1.2(c)-(e) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Only the Village's staff or designated agent is authorized to carry out work on Village trees. without first obtaining written permission or a Tree Cutting Permit Trees are considered joint property when any part of the tree trunk crosses a property line.
Fine	Park trees and natural features: $250 (defacing, removing, destroying or injuring park property or a natural feature). Failing to maintain or remove hazardous trees and shrubs on private property: $300.Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 10; Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 13 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Deface, remove, destroy or injure any Park 4(a),(b),(c),(d) $250 Fail to maintain or remove hazardous trees and 10 $300
Bylaw	No tree bylaw. Tree Policy (Resolution 68/2017) for Village trees; Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022, s. 16.5 (Stream Protection DPA).Tree Policy, Resolution 68/2017, title; Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022, title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Policy Title: Tree Policy VILLAGE OF KASLO BYLAW NO. 1280 A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF KASLO

How it works

The Village of Kaslo has no tree bylaw for private land. The Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022 sets Development Permit Areas, and in the Stream Protection area (properties within 30 m of the natural boundary of the Kaslo River, Map C) removing vegetation needs a development permit. Hazard trees are excepted. Check Map C for the Lakefront and Wildfire areas too.

Steps

Ask the Village Office (250-353-2311) whether your lot is in a Development Permit Area.
If it is, apply for a development permit before cutting. The application fee is $250.
For a tree on Village land, a boulevard or a right-of-way, ask the Public Works and Parks Superintendent for a Tree Cutting Permit.

Good to know

Village trees: under the Tree Policy, only Village staff or its agent may work on them. Anyone else needs written permission or a Tree Cutting Permit. A Village permit may require two replacement trees per tree within one growing season (conifers at least 3.0 m; deciduous 80 mm DBH), unless waived.
Trees whose trunk crosses a property line are joint property.
No replacement planting rule was found for private land.
Under the Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, the ticket is $250 for defacing, removing, destroying or injuring park property or a natural feature, and $300 for failing to maintain or remove hazardous trees and shrubs on private property. No ticket was found for cutting a private tree.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022 (PDF), Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
Tree Policy, Resolution 68/2017 (PDF), Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294 (PDF), Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
Village Office, Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)

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