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Trees & tree removal — Chilliwack, British Columbia: Tree Management (Land Development) Bylaw 3585 (Consolidated)

In the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Management (Land Development) Bylaw 3585 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not less than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Replacement required: tree density of at least 50 trees per hectare, comprising newly planted trees and retained trees. Boulevard trees: Owner must plant street trees on its development sites along all municipal and strata road frontages in compliance with Schedule "E".

Tree Management (Land Development) Bylaw 3585 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

applies to private property	yes	s. 3
protected threshold	coniferous tree of a minimum 2.5 metres in height or a deciduous tree of a minimum 6.0 centimetres caliper-measured at 1.5 metres above average natural ground, which is to remain on a parcel after development	s. 2
replacement required	tree density of at least 50 trees per hectare, comprising newly planted trees and retained trees	s. 8
boulevard trees	Owner must plant street trees on its development sites along all municipal and strata road frontages in compliance with Schedule "E".	s. 9
fine range	not less than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)	s. 30(1)

scout note

Requires tree retention/removal and replanting plans at the time of rezoning, development permit, subdivision or building permit applications, with fees for trees not retained.