Trees & tree removal — Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

The Specialized Municipality of Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Land Use Bylaw No. 1165, 2023 (Consolidated to 1266, 2026), verified 2026-09-27.

Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Land Use Bylaw No. 1165, 2023 (Consolidated to 1266, 2026) adopted bylaw
fine range to a fine in an amount not less than that established in the Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw, and not exceeding $10,000.00, or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or to both a fine and imprisonment s. 27.1(a)
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Land Use Bylaw regulates Tree Felling as a listed use in the GCR-1, UTAR, NUTAR and NUA-1 districts; felling within the minimum yard setback needs a development permit except for FireSmart practices, driveways, fences or easement maintenance, and is barred within 30m of a waterbody.

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