In the City of Lethbridge, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by City of Lethbridge Land Use Bylaw 6300 (Infill Development Design Guidelines), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding $10,000.00 and costs; Schedule 'A' penalties $240.
City of Lethbridge Land Use Bylaw 6300 (Infill Development Design Guidelines)
adopted bylaw
fine range
not exceeding $10,000.00 and costs; Schedule 'A' penalties $240
s. 41(10); Schedule "A"
scout note
Existing mature trees (over 15cm diameter) in established neighbourhoods must be retained whenever possible; a removed mature healthy tree must be replaced with a similar species per a landscape plan under LUB sec. 4.3.3.5; preservation of boulevard trees is a factor in driveway/access approvals.