Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Port Coquitlam, British Columbia: Tree Bylaw, 2019, No. 4108

In the City of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Bylaw, 2019, No. 4108, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Protected threshold: diameter of at least 15 cm measured 1.4 metres above natural grade or a height of at least 5 metres; Significant Trees per Schedule 'A'.

Tree Bylaw, 2019, No. 4108 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 5.1(a)
applies to private property	yes	s. 4.1
protected threshold	diameter of at least 15 cm measured 1.4 metres above natural grade or a height of at least 5 metres; Significant Trees per Schedule 'A'	s. 3.1(cc); Schedule 'A'
replacement required	one replacement tree to be planted for each tree proposed to be cut; two replacement trees to be planted for each significant tree 60 cm DBH or greater; $500 in lieu of each replacement tree not planted; 3 replacement trees to be planted for each tree unlawfully cut	s. 7.2; s. 7.3; s. 7.7(b); s. 11.5(a)

scout note

Requires a Tree Cutting Permit to remove or prune a protected tree (>=15 cm diameter, or planted under a development permit); mandates replacement trees (min. 5.0 cm caliper) and protects Significant Trees listed in Schedule A.