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Here, you'll find everything from municipal services to sustainability initiatives by the Township.
Can't find what you're looking for? Need to Report a Problem or Submit a Request?
Here, you'll find everything from municipal services to sustainability initiatives by the Township.
Can't find what you're looking for? Need to Report a Problem or Submit a Request?
.Learn more about what your Township does in this section, access council meeting minutes, videos and agendas, take a look at the Township's strategic initiatives and more.
Brookswood-Fernridge Community Plan
2021 By-election Name Order on Ballot
2021 Filed Nomination Packages
Learn more about what your Township does in this section, access council meeting minutes, videos and agendas, take a look at the Township's strategic initiatives and more.
Learn more about what your Township does in this section, access council meeting minutes, videos and agendas, take a look at the Township's strategic initiatives and more.
.Discover admission fees, drop-in schedules, special events details, a parks listing with amenities, and current field status reports. You can also access information on community and recreation centres.
Discover admission fees, drop-in schedules, special events details, a parks listing with amenities, and current field status reports. You can also access information on community and recreation centres.
Discover admission fees, drop-in schedules, special events details, a parks listing with amenities, and current field status reports. You can also access information on community and recreation centres.
.The Langley Centennial Museum, located in the historic village of Fort Langley, is owned and operated by the Township of Langley.
The Township of Langley provides access to an unparalleled transportation network, world-class amenities and supplies, a skilled labour force, and some of Metro Vancouver's most affordable housing and business rates - including one of the region's most competitive tax rates.
Welcoming up to 100,000 rotary and fixed-wing traffic movements per year, YNJ is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. The airport is home to 55 aviation businesses providing everything from chartered helicopter and fixed-wing flights to aerospace innovation, parts manufacturing, and maintenance
The Township of Langley provides access to an unparalleled transportation network, world-class amenities and supplies, a skilled labour force, and some of Metro Vancouver's most affordable housing and business rates - including one of the region's most competitive tax rates.
Welcoming up to 100,000 rotary and fixed-wing traffic movements per year, YNJ is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. The airport is home to 55 aviation businesses providing everything from chartered helicopter and fixed-wing flights to aerospace innovation, parts manufacturing, and maintenance
The Township of Langley provides access to an unparalleled transportation network, world-class amenities and supplies, a skilled labour force, and some of Metro Vancouver's most affordable housing and business rates - including one of the region's most competitive tax rates.
Welcoming up to 100,000 rotary and fixed-wing traffic movements per year, YNJ is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. The airport is home to 55 aviation businesses providing everything from chartered helicopter and fixed-wing flights to aerospace innovation, parts manufacturing, and maintenance
Not sure where to find Township facilities, want to get involved by volunteering, or appear as a delegation to council? Take a look at this section.
Not sure where to find Township facilities, want to get involved by volunteering, or appear as a delegation to council? Take a look at this section.
Not sure where to find Township facilities, want to get involved by volunteering, or appear as a delegation to council? Take a look at this section.
.The Open Data Catalogue aims to increase the availability of information managed by the Township of Langley by providing data in common, machine readable formats. Whether you are an entrepreneur, academic, or a member of the community, we encourage you to use this data.
For park, facility booking, and permit updates please visit our COVID-19 page.
To protect trees, regulate cutting, and outline replanting requirements, the Township of Langley Council adopted Tree Protection Bylaw 2019 No. 5478 on July 8, 2019.
To help ensure tree health and the urban canopy, property owners are now required to apply for a permit through the Tree Removal/Cutting application process if they want to cut or remove a tree from their property. Anyone removing or cutting any tree without a valid permit may be subject to fines and additional tree replacement requirements.
The Bylaw applies to all trees on private properties in the Township, with the following exceptions:
Full details are available in the Tree Protection Bylaw 2019 No. 5478.
Township of Langley Council adopted Tree Protection Bylaw 2019 No. 5478 on July 8, 2019. Taking steps to protect trees in the Township helps ensure we retain our valuable tree canopy. Similarly, undue damage to a tree's roots, bark, or canopy can kill or severely injure the tree. To help ensure tree health and the urban canopy, property owners are required to apply for a Tree Removal/Cutting Permit via the Tree Removal/Cutting application process.
No, land in the ALR is exempt from the Tree Protection Bylaw. If you would like to confirm if your property is located in the Agricultural Land Reserve, search your address in GeoSource.
No, removal of standard hedging and shrubbery does not require a permit, unless the hedge is comprised of large conifers or deciduous species. Call 604-532-7300 to initiate a service request with Urban Forestry staff if you are unsure whether your hedge removal (individual trees or the entire hedge) requires a permit.
If you would like to remove hedging on the boundary of your property, you may wish to double check that it does not reside on your neighbour’s property or on shared land.
No, standard pruning (select removal of branches to improve the tree’s overall health) does not require a permit. However, cutting or damaging roots of a tree within its drip line, significantly cutting back the top portion of a tree’s branches (i.e., topping), removing the tree’s bark, or denting, gouging, or damaging the trunk of a tree is not allowed. For a full list of restricted activities, check the Tree Protection Bylaw 2019 No. 5478.
If your property is stratified, the trees on your property may have been planted as a requirement of development. In these cases, tree removal may not be permitted. To determine if the tree you wish to remove is governed by development guidelines, call Development Services at 604-533-6034.
Additionally, depending on the type of strata, you may have to submit the following:
Development applications are subject to a separate set of tree removal requirements. Lands under a development application (Rezoning, Development Permit, or Subdivision) are exempt from the Tree Protection Bylaw as tree retention/replacement is achieved through the Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw. For more information on development applications, visit Development.
Property owners cannot request to remove a municipal street tree through the Tree Removal/Cutting process. However, The Township of Langley has a Nuisance Tree policy for concerns regarding municipal street trees affected by insect infestations, diseases, or those causing conflicts or damage to infrastructure. For enquiries regarding nuisance trees on municipal road allowances, please call the Engineering Division at 604-532-7300.
Only property owners or the owner’s agent can apply for a Tree Removal/Cutting permit.
If a windstorm or other event severely damages a tree on your private property, please refer to the following guidelines.
Please note: removal of all trees, including fallen trees due to weather events, requires a valid Tree Removal permit. Before removing any trees from your property, take photos of the fallen tree and the surroundings. Staff will help you work toward the permit process and document the situation.
Trees near watercourses fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, regardless of size. Township staff can review your request and determine if tree removal is allowed. Please email cdinfo@tol.ca or call 604-533-6034, where our support team can receive your request and refer it to appropriate staff for review.
As outlined in the Tree Protection Bylaw, if your property has a significant slope, you may be required to submit additional reports before the application can be processed. For more information, call the Tree Protection Line at 604-533-6111.
Replacement trees are required to help sustain the Township’s urban forest. You can purchase your replacement tree from a retailer of your choosing, so long as it meets the planting criteria outlined in the permit. View list of acceptable replacement trees.
Tree parts and wood waste can remain on your private property, if desired, otherwise it must be disposed of by chipping, contracting a private hauler, or bringing it to a transfer station.
Wood waste cannot be placed in the Green Cart or disposed of via municipal curbside collection. Additionally, any burning requires a separate Burning Permit and must follow all requirements as outlined in the permit. Please note, burning is not allowed and permits will not be issued for the urban areas of Aldergrove, Brookswood, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Walnut Grove, and Willoughby, and are restricted to specific times of year.
Properties with a valid permit to remove or cut trees are required to display a purple permit tag at their property, visible from the roadway. If you cannot see the purple permit tag, you may wish to search the Tree Permit Activity WebApp to see if the property has a valid permit.
If you feel a tree has been cut without a permit, please visit Bylaws for general information on lodging a complaint. If you are witnessing an active tree removal and have permit concerns, please call the Bylaw office at 604-532-7551 Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, or our after hours line at 604-543-6700 on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Note that properties under an active development application are subject to tree protection and replacement requirements of the Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw and are exempt from the Tree Protection Bylaw.
The online Tree Permit Activity Map plots data from valid tree removal permits, including approval requirements. A red square on the map indicates an active permit and outlines the removal purpose and issue, start work, and expiry dates. A blue square on the map indicates a completed tree removal.
Data on the map remains live until Township staff complete post-removal inspections. The information is automatically updated on a regular basis.
As an expert on tree cultivation and management, an arborist will be able to help you accurately identify the health of trees on your property, and advise the best course of action. More information on services that arborists provide, criteria for selecting an arborist, and the benefits of hiring a professional are available through the International Society of Arboriculture.
Diameter at breast height, or DBH, is the standard for measuring trees. DBH refers to the tree diameter measured at 1.4 metres (4.5 feet) above the ground. Trees less than 30 centimetres (one foot) DBH are exempt from the Tree Protection Bylaw. If you are unsure of the tree’s DBH, call the Tree Protection Line at 604-533-6111.
For more information regarding tree protection and the Tree Removal/Cutting application process, call the Tree Protection Line at 604-533-6111 or email trees@tol.ca.
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