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Trees & tree removal — Stavely, Alberta: Town of Stavely Town Owned Property Landscape Management Bylaw No. 888

In the Town of Stavely, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Stavely Town Owned Property Landscape Management Bylaw No. 888, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100 (first offence), $250 (second offence), $500 (third offence). Boulevard trees: Owner/occupant must cut grass and maintain all trees/plants on boulevard adjoining their property.

Town of Stavely Town Owned Property Landscape Management Bylaw No. 888 adopted bylaw

applies to private property	yes	s. 2.4
boulevard trees	Owner/occupant must cut grass and maintain all trees/plants on boulevard adjoining their property.	s. 5.1.2
fine range	$100 (first offence), $250 (second offence), $500 (third offence)	Fee Schedule

scout note

Town maintains/prunes/removes street trees on public land for clearance (4.57m over streets, 2.44m over sidewalks) or hazard reasons; owners of private trees overhanging public land must maintain them or face a 21-day notice-to-prune, then a 7-day final notice.