Tree bylaw resources for Metro Vancouver

• Tree protection barrier distances across Metro Vancouver

  The barrier rule for each of the 21 municipalities, with a lookup that reads the printed row or applies the bylaw formula.

• Metro Vancouver tree bylaw dataset

  Permit triggers, fees, replacement, securities, cash-in-lieu and hedge rules for all 21 municipalities, as JSON and CSV downloads.

• Measuring tree diameter for Metro Vancouver tree bylaws

  The measuring height and the multi-stem method for each of the 21 municipalities, with one tree worked through every bylaw.

• Metro Vancouver tree bylaw changes since 2025

  A dated log of new bylaws, amendments and fee changes since 2025.

• Vancouver By-law 9958 schedules for building near trees, BC

  Schedule B building distances, the Schedule C tree count by site area, and when the Vancouver cash-in-lieu option applies.

Every municipality's permit rules sit side by side in the Metro Vancouver tree bylaw comparison. Short answers are in the Metro Vancouver FAQ.