Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Sundance Beach, Alberta: Land Use Bylaw No. 2024-04

In the Summer Village of Sundance Beach, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Land Use Bylaw No. 2024-04, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $500 and not more than $10,000; $500 for any offence; double for subsequent offence. A permit is required. Replacement required: As a development permit condition, trees in a landscape plan may be removed in future subject to a replacement planting.

Land Use Bylaw No. 2024-04 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	"District (R1B), cutting or removal of healthy trees"
applies to private property	yes	"The removal of healthy trees in any Land Use District shall be discouraged"
replacement required	As a development permit condition, trees in a landscape plan may be removed in future subject to a replacement planting.	"removed in the future subject to a replacement planting"
fine range	not less than $500 and not more than $10,000; $500 for any offence; double for subsequent offence	"liable for a fine not less than the amount established in this section and not more than $10,000"; "$500 for any offence under this Bylaw"

scout note

Removal of healthy trees is discouraged; Development Authority may condition a permit on replacement planting; East Waterfront lots may not clear trees/vegetation within 3 m of the shoreline except a 3 m-wide access path.