Cedar tree side yard setback requirements bylaw

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Jul 22nd, 2021 10:45 pm

Fantastical [OP]: Deal Addict; May 23, 2006; 1630 posts; 633 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 22nd, 2021 10:45 pm

Cedar tree side yard setback requirements bylaw

Is there a bylaw setback requirements for cedar tree on the side yard?

My neighbour planted cedar trees within 5 feets of the left side of my house. I have overhang roof that extend around 2 feet......so the cedar tree is ~3 feets from my overhang roof

I am a little concern about rodent jumping onto my overhang roof through those cedar trees.

I live in Richmond, BC.

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Jul 23rd, 2021 10:51 am

brianl999: Member; Mar 10, 2012; 328 posts; 334 upvotes; THORNHILL

Jul 23rd, 2021 10:51 am

Would this possibly be the neighbour that complained about your shed?

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Jul 23rd, 2021 11:33 am

Fantastical [OP]: Deal Addict; May 23, 2006; 1630 posts; 633 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 23rd, 2021 11:33 am

He or she hasn't complained about my shed, and my shed really shouldn't cause inconvenience to anyone based on the location that it is built. I was asking that question just to understand the rules a bit better

brianl999 wrote: ↑ Would this possibly be the neighbour that complained about your shed?

Jul 23rd, 2021 11:48 am

brianl999: Member; Mar 10, 2012; 328 posts; 334 upvotes; THORNHILL

Jul 23rd, 2021 11:48 am

Pretty sure property line setbacks apply to structures.

Check your local bylaws...

Jul 23rd, 2021 4:00 pm

Fantastical [OP]: Deal Addict; May 23, 2006; 1630 posts; 633 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 23rd, 2021 4:00 pm

Well....is cedar tree considered structures and subject to setback requirements?

It is planted in the side yard nearby my house.

Jul 23rd, 2021 4:27 pm

RCLapCar: Sr. Member; Dec 21, 2020; 694 posts; 615 upvotes

Jul 23rd, 2021 4:27 pm

Not sure about there but here softscaping (ie trees, bushes, dirt, etc) has no setback requirements. Anything hanging over your property line you can cut but only as far back as the line. Here there is an exception of "except if it will kill the tree" as well that you might have.

Honestly best bet is to just contact they city and ask them.

Jul 23rd, 2021 5:01 pm

dbracer: Member; Aug 25, 2006; 251 posts; 239 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 23rd, 2021 5:01 pm

Trees and stuff have no rules. Neighbors can plant all they want even if it is 1" setback from property line. They can plant a whole forest in their yard should they please. Caveat is you can trim back as much as you want that encroaches over your property line as long as you don't trespass.

Trees and shrubs are good. Plant more.

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Jul 23rd, 2021 7:26 pm

JEDI Force: Deal Addict; Feb 25, 2004; 1687 posts; 1247 upvotes; Longueuil

Jul 23rd, 2021 7:26 pm

I don't know in BC but in Québec it is not like Ontario, you cannot cut branches that overhang on your property. The law also doesn't specify an exact distance but you must respect a reasonable distance between a tree and a house. There is no setback for the property line but there is a distance from the fondation of a house (because of the roots). Unfortunately that distance is not specified, it must be "reasonable".

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Jul 23rd, 2021 8:18 pm

xxxray: Deal Addict; Jan 19, 2008; 1612 posts; 1448 upvotes; Etobicoke

Jul 23rd, 2021 8:18 pm

Fantastical wrote: ↑ Well....is cedar tree considered structures ?

A tree is a tree, not a structure

Jul 23rd, 2021 8:30 pm

hierophant: Deal Fanatic; Feb 4, 2010; 6919 posts; 6701 upvotes

Jul 23rd, 2021 8:30 pm

dbracer wrote: ↑ Trees and stuff have no rules. Neighbors can plant all they want even if it is 1" setback from property line. They can plant a whole forest in their yard should they please. Caveat is you can trim back as much as you want that encroaches over your property line as long as you don't trespass.

Trees and shrubs are good. Plant more.

Do you have a credible source that says this applies to all municipalities? BTW I do agree with planting native greenery but I have a hard time believing that we have carte blanche to plant something like a tree so close to a neighbour's property that over time it can do damage to the structure and plumbing.

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