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Tree bylaw and arborist report rules in White Rock, BC
White Rock, BC tree bylaw rules: Type 1, 2 and 3 permits, replacement that grows with tree size, and in-person applications. Each confirmed permit fee is listed with the case it applies to.
- Application fee
- Varies by case
Tree bylaws in White Rock
White Rock scales replacement to the size of the tree that comes down: a small tree costs you two new trees, and the largest cost six. The White Rock Tree Protection Bylaw, 2021, No. 2407 protects trees with a diameter of 20 cm or more, measured above the highest point of natural grade. Arbutus, Garry Oak and Pacific Dogwood are protected at any size, as is anything growing on City-owned property.
The City sorts permits into three types, and the fee follows the type. The confirmed fees are $558 (Type 2 (unwanted tree)); $1,163 (Type 3 (demolition or building permit)). Applications go in person to Planning and Development Services. There is no online portal. Fines reach $10,000 or six months per tree per day.
White Rock tree permit rules
20 cm
Permit Fee
$558 (Type 2 (unwanted tree)); $1,163 (Type 3 (demolition or building permit))
Processing Time
Confirm with the City of White Rock
Penalty
Fines up to $10,000 or six months per tree per day
Special Zones
Protected at any size: any tree, hedge or shrub on City-owned property, including road rights-of-way; replacement trees; trees with raptor, eagle, peregrine falcon, gyrfalcon, osprey, heron or burrowing owl nesting evidence; and Arbutus, Garry Oak and Pacific Dogwood. A tree within 4 m of the lot boundary is an off-site tree.
Sizes and fees by case in White Rock
| Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|
| $558 | Type 2 (unwanted tree) |
| $1,163 | Type 3 (demolition or building permit) |
Before starting tree work in White Rock
Who can sign the report
The bylaw definitions require an ISA Certified Arborist with a current TRAQ credential. The report must show both the ISA certification number and the TRAQ.
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Reports for White Rock properties
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White Rock tree permit guide
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