Trees & tree removal — Delta, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the City of Delta, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, 2021, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for each offence. A permit is required. Protected threshold: any species; trunk diameter of 20 centimetres or greater measured at 1.4 metres above its base.

Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, 2021 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.1(a)
applies to private property yes s. 3.1, s. 3.2(f)
protected threshold any species; trunk diameter of 20 centimetres or greater measured at 1.4 metres above its base s. 2.1 "tree"
replacement required Required for large diameter trees or >1 tree cut in 24 months; cash-in-lieu allowed per Schedule A and B s. 5.1, s. 5.2(f)
boulevard trees Trees in highways/public places protected; City work exempt with permission s. 3.2(e)
fine range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for each offence s. 8.6
scout note

Requires a permit to cut or remove trees in Delta, including special rules for Burns Bog; sets fees, and conditions for permit issuance, refusal and tree replacement.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: https://www.delta.ca · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Trees & tree removal across British Columbia · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities