Bylaws & Permits

Bylaws and Permits in Greater Victoria

Trees offer valuable economic, social and environmental benefits. In an effort to save the environment and promote greenery, municipalities in Greater Victoria have implemented tree protection bylaws. This means a tree removal or cutting permit may be required before you can cut trees on your property. A tree removal permit grants permission to remove trees from a property. The protection of tree bylaws defines only certain cases when a tree can be removed. This includes:

Dead, dying, diseased or presents a hazard

Causing serious damage to property

Damaged by a storm

Each municipality in the Greater Victoria area has its own set of bylaws. Click on the links to find out more.

Tree Cutting Permit Application
Tree Protection Bylaw

Tree Management Bylaw
Tree Cutting Permit

Tree Cutting Permits
Tree Cutting Permit Application

Tree Protection Bylaw
Tree Cutting and Removal Application

Tree Work Permit Application
Tree Work Application

Home Property Development – Trees
Tree Cutting (Erosion District Permit Application)
Tree Cutting (Protected) Permit Application

Tree Protection Bylaw Information
Tree Cutting Permit Application

Tree Removal or Alteration Permit Application
Tree Protection Bylaw

Tree Bylaws

Tree Removal Permit Application

Tree Preservation Bylaw Information
Tree Removal Permit

District of Sooke Bylaws

CRD BC

Tree Management Permit Application

Tree Removal

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