Sechelt tree removal rules and permits

(a) All properties that are 1.0 hectares (2.47 acres) in size or greater;

(b) All trees within 30 metres of the natural boundary of Chapman Creek or Gray Creek

(c) All slopes that are 30% or greater.

a) Any tree with a DBH of 60 cm or more;

(b) Cut down a tree on slopes greater than 30%

(c) All slopes that are 30% or greater.

You will need a permit if you are planning to cut, prune, top or remove Protected Trees.

Removal, alteration or cutting of trees or vegetation

(a)A single-family residential parcel existing at the time of adoption of this bylaw with an area of less than 1.0 ha (2.47 acres);

(b) Land within the ALR;

the Parks Foreman must be notified by the owner no more than 72 hours after the removal

For existing residential properties less than 1 ha. in size except if you are in a Development Permit Area

For emergency removal of hazard trees

Pay the permit application fee of $50.00 per tree for the first three (3) trees and $10.00 for each additional tree.

There shall be no application fee under this section.

$50.00 per tree for the first three trees plus $10.00 for each additional tree.

The owner shall replace the Protected Trees cut and removed with the same number of trees planted on the same parcel

a minimum caliper of 11 cm (4.5”) for any deciduous Replacement Tree and a minimum 2.7 m height (10 feet) for any coniferous Replacement Tree

pays the District $750 for each tree not planted

The owner shall provide to the District security in the amount of $200.00 for each tree to be planted and maintained;

When a replacement tree is required by permit:

If replacement trees cannot be planted on the property $750 per tree must be provided in lieu.

If there is a tree, on our property, that you feel requires attention please complete an Online Service Request.

No person shall cut, cause, permit or allow the cutting or pruning of a tree within a park.

Damage or allow to be damaged and protected 4(a) $1,000.00 each tree

Cut down a tree on slopes greater than 30% 4(b) $1,000.00 each tree

Top or prune a Protected Tree which is greater 7 $1,000.00 each tree

$750.00 and $1,000.00

for each additional

Cut or prune tree in a designated Park 3. $1,000.00

Cut or prune tree in a designated Park 3. $1,000.00

Every person who commits an offence against this bylaw is subject to a fine as per the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 491, 2010 and its amendments.

This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “District of Sechelt Environmental Management and Protection Bylaw No. 484, 2009”.

District of Sechelt Environmental Management Bylaw No. 484