Tri-Cities • Port Moody, BC

Tree Preservation & Development Reports in Port Moody

Port Moody's hillside neighbourhoods are built around mature trees, and the City's 2026 Tree Protection Bylaw means most construction near them needs a preservation plan before a permit is issued. Root Down prepares development-focused arborist reports for builds and additions across Heritage Mountain, Pleasantside, and Moody Centre.

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When to Call for Tree Preservation & Development Reports in Port Moody

If you're planning a build, addition, or subdivision on a treed Port Moody lot, get the preservation report scoped early — it can shape your site plan, not just follow it.

Permits & Bylaws in Port Moody

Port Moody protects trees 30cm+ DBH on any property, and as small as 10cm DBH in riparian zones, for protected species, or on development sites — thresholds that catch far more trees on a construction site than a typical backyard removal. We map which trees can realistically be retained and prepare the documentation the City's development process expects.

Under the 2026 Tree Protection Bylaw (No. 3531), a permit is required for trees 30cm+ DBH on any property, and for trees 10cm+ DBH in an ESA/riparian zone, of a protected native species, or on a development site. Fee $75 + $370 deposit per tree; no fee for hazardous or dead trees (permit still required).

See Port Moody tree bylaws

Bylaw rules change. Verify current requirements directly with Port Moody before starting any work.

Our Development Reports Process

Project Review

We review your site plan and understand what the municipality's development process requires.

Site Assessment

Our arborist partner surveys all trees on and adjacent to the site, assessing condition and development impact.

Preservation Plan

We map tree protection zones and document which trees can realistically be retained.

Report Delivery

You receive a report formatted for your permit, subdivision, or rezoning submission.

What Affects Development Reports Cost in Port Moody

Every job is unique, so we provide free, detailed estimates rather than one-size-fits-all pricing. The main factors:

Site size and number of trees involved
Whether riparian, ESA, or development-site thresholds apply
Complexity of the site plan and how many trees need retention mapping
Coordination needed with your permit or subdivision application

Recent Development Reports Work in Port Moody

See examples of our development reports work across Tri-Cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Likely — Port Moody's bylaw catches trees down to 10cm DBH on development sites, riparian zones, or for protected species, well below the standard 30cm threshold. We assess your site plan against these thresholds early.

Yes — that's the core of it. We identify which trees can realistically be retained around your build, map protection zones, and document that for your permit application.

These are quoted individually based on site size and complexity, starting at $795.