Trees & tree removal — View Royal, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of View Royal, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, 2022 (Consolidated), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than $1,000 and not more than $50,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Listed species (e.g. Garry Oak); any Tree having a diameter greater than 20 centimeters D.B.H.

Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, 2022 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 5.1
applies to private property yes s. 5.3.3
protected threshold Listed species (e.g. Garry Oak); any Tree having a diameter greater than 20 centimeters D.B.H. s. 2.2.1; s. 2.2.16
replacement required Two Replacement Trees shall be planted; fee payable if insufficient area. s. 5.17; s. 5.21
boulevard trees Trees on Town-owned property or highways are protected; Town exempt. s. 2.2.12; s. 4.5.2
fine range not less than $1,000 and not more than $50,000 s. 7.1
scout note

Regulates altering, cutting, damaging or removing trees within the Town of View Royal, with permit requirements for protected trees.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: http://www.viewroyal.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Trees & tree removal across British Columbia · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities