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Trees & tree removal — Sylvan Lake, Alberta: Town of Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 1695/2015

In the Town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 1695/2015, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $250.00 and not more than $10,000.00.

Town of Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 1695/2015 adopted bylaw

applies to private property	yes	s. 1.4.2
replacement required	Existing trees removed/damaged by development shall be replaced (s. 7.27.2); any healthy, mature tree required to be removed to allow development shall be replaced at minimum 1:1 (new tree: existing tree) (s. 7.28.2).	s. 7.27.2; s. 7.28.2
boulevard trees	Development agreement may require repair/reinstatement or payment for damaged boulevard landscaping and tree planting; boulevards adjoining site landscaped/maintained by developer.	s. 4.7.6(e); s. 7.27.18
fine range	not less than $250.00 and not more than $10,000.00	s. 6.3.2

scout note

Any healthy, mature tree removed to allow development must be replaced at a minimum 1:1 ratio in addition to standard landscaping requirements; site plans must show existing trees to be conserved.