# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Anmore

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title: "Anmore building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit in Anmore, and how do I apply?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Anmore building permits: when you need one and how to apply

**Question:** Do I need a building permit in Anmore, and how do I apply?

**Short answer:** In Anmore you need a Village building permit before any construction or demolition, including new buildings, additions, renovations, finishing a basement and moving a building. Painting, roof repair, cabinets, landscaping and fencing do not need one. Apply online through Cloudpermit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Based on the value of the work, plus a $500 application fee. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The Village's pages do not state a processing time. Ask the building department.  
**Where:**
- Online: Cloudpermit (online applications), https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/ (New building permit applications go through Cloudpermit.)
- Email: Building inquiries, building@anmore.com
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** A building permit is needed before any construction or demolition, moving a building, installing mechanical equipment, or excavating or placing or removing soil. Examples: a new dwelling, accessory building or structure; an addition; altering or repairing a building; finishing a basement; demolition; retaining walls over 1.22 m high; swimming pools; a change of use. Separate trade permits cover plumbing, fire sprinklers, lawn irrigation and wood-burning appliances.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 11.2, 11.3, 21.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "prior to carrying out any construction or demolition;" … "prior to excavation and placement and/or removal of soil." … "the vertical height is greater than 1.22 m, as measured from grade to top of the wall;" … "lawn irrigation work is undertaken."
  - Source: [Building Requirements, When do I need a Building Permit?](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "Constructing a new dwelling, accessory building, or structure." … "Completing an unfinished area in an existing building"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not needed for:** Minor modifications and repairs, such as painting, roofing repair or replacement, cabinets, landscaping and fencing construction, exterior repairs like siding, trim and stucco (unless structural, such as moving or enlarging windows or doors), and patios or decks less than 600 mm (2 feet) above grade on their own foundations and not attached to an existing structure.
  - Source: [Building Requirements, When is a permit not required?](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "A permit is not required for minor modifications and repairs." … "Landscaping and fencing construction" … "Installation of patios or decks less than 600mm (2’0”) above grade supported on its own independent foundations (cannot be attached to an existing structure)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Online through Cloudpermit. As of July 31, 2026 all new building and plumbing permit applications must go through Cloudpermit; applications already in progress continue the old way unless the Village says otherwise. Pay the application fee in Cloudpermit before the review starts.
  - Source: [Building Requirements, How to Apply for a Building Permit](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "As of July 31, 2026, all new building and plumbing permit applications must be submitted through Cloudpermit."
  - Source: [Cloudpermit](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/)
  - Official wording: "Once you’ve submitted your application, the application fee will show in Cloudpermit. This must be paid in order for your application to be reviewed."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What to submit:** Under the Building Bylaw: the application form; 3 sets of architectural and structural drawings plus a digital copy; a title certificate dated within 30 days; a topographical survey by a BC Land Surveyor dated within 6 months; Letters of Assurance from a professional engineer; builder warranty confirmation; sewerage record or connection evidence; water service connection confirmation; an erosion and sediment control plan certified by a QEP; and the application fee. The Village's checklist adds tree, driveway and business licence items and energy step code reports.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 12.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a copy of the Title Certificate for the lot on which the construction is proposed," … "a topographical survey completed by a BC Land Surveyor and dated within 6" … "an erosion and sediment control plan with certification from a Qualified"
  - Source: [Do I Need a Building Permit? checklist, Checklist items 1-15](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Do-I-Need-a-Building-Permit.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Application(s): must be submitted with the required $500.00 application" … "Energy Efficiency Step Code 3 & Zero Carbon Step Code 1 Energy Compliance Reports"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The Village does not state how long a permit takes.
- **Inspections:** The Village does all inspections except electrical and gas (Technical Safety BC). Inspections are available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. Book by emailing building@anmore.com with your permit number, inspection type and contact information, or request inspections through Cloudpermit. General inspections line: 604-469-9877.
  - Source: [Building and Renovating, Calling for an inspection](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/)
  - Official wording: "Inspections are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday mornings." … "To book an inspection, please email building@anmore.com and include your building permit number," … "Electrical and/or gas inspections:"
  - Source: [Cloudpermit](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/)
  - Official wording: "Schedule building inspections online."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Building department: building@anmore.com, or Village Hall at 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
  - Source: [Building Guide](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/)
  - Official wording: "reach out to the building department via the Village Hall at 604-469-9877 or by email to building@anmore.com."
  - Source: [Contact Us](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/)
  - Official wording: "For any building inquiries, please contact building@anmore.com."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 611-2019, December 2019)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "ANMORE BUILDING BYLAW NO. 583-2018"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Building Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 611-2019 adopted December 3, 2019"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore reviews building permit applications under its [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf). Starting construction before you have a permit doubles the permit fee, so check first.

A permit is needed before any construction or demolition, before moving a building, before installing mechanical equipment, and before excavating or placing or removing soil. Examples include a new dwelling or accessory building, an addition, altering or repairing a building, finishing a basement, demolition, a swimming pool, a change of use and a retaining wall over 1.22 m high. Separate trade permits cover plumbing, fire sprinklers, lawn irrigation and wood-burning appliances.

A permit is not needed for minor work such as painting, roofing repair or replacement, cabinets, landscaping and fencing, or exterior repairs like siding, trim and stucco (unless structural, such as moving or enlarging windows or doors). A patio or deck less than 600 mm (2 feet) above grade, on its own foundations and not attached to a structure, is also exempt.

## Steps

1. Check that your plans fit your zone (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Gather the documents listed above. The Village's checklist adds tree, driveway and business licence items and energy step code reports.
3. Apply online through Cloudpermit and pay the application fee there before the review starts.
4. After approval you receive an invoice for the permit fees.
5. Request inspections by email to building@anmore.com (with your permit number, inspection type and contact details) or through Cloudpermit.

## Good to know

- Inspections are available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. The Village does all inspections except electrical and gas, which Technical Safety BC does.
- A general inspections line is 604-469-9877.

## What you'll need

- Application form and the application fee
- 3 sets of architectural and structural drawings, plus a digital copy
- Title certificate dated within 30 days
- Topographical survey by a BC Land Surveyor dated within 6 months
- Letters of Assurance from a professional engineer
- Builder warranty confirmation, sewerage record or connection evidence, and water service connection confirmation
- Erosion and sediment control plan certified by a Qualified Environmental Professional

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Requirements, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
- [Cloudpermit, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/)
- [Do I Need a Building Permit? checklist (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Do-I-Need-a-Building-Permit.pdf)
- [Anmore Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Anmore permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Anmore fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fence-rules.md)
- [Anmore tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/tree-removal.md)
- [Anmore zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Anmore secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Requirements, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Cloudpermit, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Renovating, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Guide, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Do I Need a Building Permit? checklist (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Do-I-Need-a-Building-Permit.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Anmore fence rules: permits and height limits"
question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Anmore, and how high can it be?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Building, renovating and your property
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owner_body: Village of Anmore
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# Anmore fence rules: permits and height limits

**Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Anmore, and how high can it be?

**Short answer:** In Anmore you do not need a building permit to build a fence. Under the Zoning Bylaw a fence can be up to 1.6 m high in a front yard and up to 1.8 m in a rear or side yard. A retaining wall over 1.22 m high does need a building permit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** No permit fee for a fence.  
**How long:** Not applicable, since no permit is needed.  
**Where:**
- Email: Building inquiries, building@anmore.com
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Permit:** A building permit is not needed to build a fence (the Village lists 'landscaping and fencing construction' as not needing one). Fences must still follow the Zoning Bylaw's height rules. A retaining wall over 1.22 m high needs a building permit.
  - Source: [Building Requirements, When is a permit not required?](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "Landscaping and fencing construction"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 21.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the vertical height is greater than 1.22 m, as measured from grade to top of the wall;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, front yard:** 1.6 m (front yard).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 5.11.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fences shall not exceed a height of 1.6 metres in the front yard or a height of 1.8 metres in"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, side and rear yards:** 1.8 m (rear and side yards).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 5.11.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fences shall not exceed a height of 1.6 metres in the front yard or a height of 1.8 metres in" … "the rear or side yards."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** No fence, wall, vegetation or other obstruction may be placed at or near an intersection of two highways where it would reduce the driver sight distance needed for safe operation of the intersection.
  - Source: [Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018, s. 4.1(d)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-586-2018-Highway-Regulation-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf)
  - Official wording: "place or allow to be placed, any fence, wall, vegetation, or other obstruction" … "at or near the intersection of two Highways, and in such a location as to"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other rules:** A fence on top of a retaining wall counts the wall's height; if the combined height is over 1.8 m, the fence by itself may be no more than 1.0 m. Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited except in industrial, civic institutional or commercial uses. Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence at least 1.5 m high that does not obstruct visibility (the Building Bylaw also requires self-closing, self-latching gates and no gaps a 100 mm sphere can pass).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 5.11.2, 5.11.3, 5.17.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the height of the fence shall include the height of the retaining wall, except that where their combined" … "Barbed wire and razor wire fences are prohibited in all zones except when expressly" … "Swimming pools shall be enclosed in a structure or surrounded by a fence with a height of"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 22.3](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "All pools require the construction of fencing that completely surround the swimming"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017, s. 5.11 (Fences)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore lists "landscaping and fencing construction" among the work that does not need a building permit. Fences must still follow the height rules in the [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) (s. 5.11).

## Steps

1. Keep a fence to 1.6 m in a front yard and 1.8 m in a rear or side yard.
2. If the fence sits on a retaining wall, count the wall's height too. If the combined height is over 1.8 m, the fence by itself may be no more than 1.0 m.
3. Check your plans with the Village (building@anmore.com or 604-469-9877) if your lot is on a corner or you are not sure of a boundary.

## Good to know

- A retaining wall over 1.22 m high needs a building permit.
- Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited except for industrial, civic institutional or commercial uses.
- A swimming pool must be enclosed by a fence at least 1.5 m high that does not block visibility. The Building Bylaw also requires self-closing, self-latching gates and no gaps a 100 mm sphere can pass through.
- On a corner, no fence, wall, vegetation or other obstruction may be placed where it would reduce the sight distance a driver needs to use the intersection safely (Highway Regulation Bylaw s. 4.1(d)). The bylaw does not give a distance, so ask the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
- [Building Requirements, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)

## Related questions

- [Anmore building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit.md)
- [Anmore zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Anmore permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fence-rules.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/fence-rules.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fence-rules.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/fence-rules.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fence-rules.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Building Requirements, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-586-2018-Highway-Regulation-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Anmore?"
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# Anmore permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

**Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Anmore?

**Short answer:** In Anmore a new shed, garage or other accessory building needs a building permit; the Village states no size threshold. A deck needs one unless it is under 600 mm (2 feet) above grade, on its own foundations and not attached to a structure. Carports are not named in the Village's pages.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Building permit fees are based on the value of the work. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The Village's pages do not state a processing time.  
**Where:**
- Online: Cloudpermit (online applications), https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/
- Email: Building inquiries, building@anmore.com
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** A building permit is needed for constructing a new accessory building or structure, with no size threshold stated.
  - Source: [Building Requirements, When do I need a Building Permit?](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "Constructing a new dwelling, accessory building, or structure."
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 11.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "prior to carrying out any construction or demolition;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Decks:** A deck needs a building permit unless it is less than 600 mm (2 feet) above grade, on its own independent foundations, and not attached to an existing structure.
  - Source: [Building Requirements, When is a permit not required?](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "Installation of patios or decks less than 600mm (2’0”) above grade supported on its own independent foundations (cannot be attached to an existing structure)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Garages and carports:** A garage is an accessory building or part of the principal building, so building one, or adding to a building, needs a building permit. Carports are not named in the permit pages read.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 2 (Garage)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "means an accessory building or that portion of a principal building,"
  - Source: [Building Requirements, When do I need a Building Permit?](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "Adding to an existing building or structure." … "Constructing a new dwelling, accessory building, or structure."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning limits:** RS-1 zone (lots of 4,047 m² or more): no more than 2 accessory buildings (only 1 if there is a coach house), 180 m² total, 7 m high; setbacks 7.6 m front, rear and exterior side and 5 m interior side (3.0 m rear and interior side for accessory buildings under 10 m²); 25% parcel coverage. Other zones differ.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 5.2, 9.1.3, 9.1.4, 9.1.5](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No more than one principal building and two accessory buildings may be sited on one" … "Only 1 Accessory Building is permitted on a Parcel containing a Coach House." … "parcel shall not exceed 180m2." … "7.6 m 7.6 m 7.6 m 5m" … "the rear and interior side setbacks may be reduced to 3.0 m." … "The maximum parcel coverage shall be 25% of the parcel."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Building Bylaw No. 583-2018; Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "ANMORE BUILDING BYLAW NO. 583-2018"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore requires a building permit under its [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf) before constructing a new dwelling, accessory building or structure. A garage is either an accessory building or part of the main building, so building or adding one needs a permit.

A deck needs a permit unless it is less than 600 mm (2 feet) above grade, on its own independent foundations and not attached to an existing structure. The pages read do not name carports, and they set no size below which a shed is exempt, so ask the Village before you build one.

Zoning also limits what you can build. In the RS-1 zone (lots of 4,047 m² or more), the [Zoning Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) allows no more than 2 accessory buildings (only 1 if there is a coach house), 180 m² in total, 7 m high, with 25% parcel coverage. Setbacks are 7.6 m from the front, rear and exterior side lines and 5 m from interior side lines; accessory buildings under 10 m² may be 3.0 m from the rear and interior side lines. Other zones differ.

## Steps

1. Check your zone and its limits (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Ask the building department whether your project needs a permit.
3. If it does, apply through Cloudpermit with your drawings and site plan.
4. Book inspections by email to building@anmore.com or through Cloudpermit.

## Good to know

- Building without a permit doubles the permit fee.
- Inspections are available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Requirements, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
- [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit.md)
- [Anmore building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Anmore fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fence-rules.md)
- [Anmore zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Requirements, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Cloudpermit, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/) (read 2026-11-08)

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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Anmore building permit fees

**Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Anmore?

**Short answer:** In Anmore a building permit costs $21 per $1,000 of construction value up to $5,000 (minimum $75), with lower rates on higher values. You first pay a non-refundable $500 application fee, which is deducted from the permit fee if the permit is approved.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** $500 application fee (deducted from the permit fee if approved), then a fee based on construction value, starting at $21 per $1,000 with a $75 minimum. A refundable security deposit applies.  
**How long:** After approval the Village sends an invoice for the permit fees.  
**Where:**
- Online: Cloudpermit (pay the application fee here), https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/
- Email: Building inquiries, building@anmore.com
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- In person: Community Hub front desk, 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** Construction up to $5,000: $21 per $1,000, with a $75 minimum. A non-refundable $500 building permit application fee (including plumbing) is paid first; if the permit is approved it is deducted from the permit fee.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Building Permits](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction up to $5,000.00 $21.00 per $1,000 (min $75.00)" … "Building Permit Application Fee including Plumbing $500.00" … "If permit is approved the application fee is deducted from permit fees"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** Based on construction value: up to $5,000: $21 per $1,000 (min $75); $5,001 to $20,000: $15 per $1,000 plus $75; $20,001 to $100,000: $11 per $1,000 plus $600; $100,001 to $500,000: $8 per $1,000 plus $1,350; over $500,000: $7 per $1,000 plus $2,500. The Building Official sets the value; an owner may use a quantity surveyor's value instead.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Permit Fees](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction from $5,001.00 to $20,000.00 $15.00 per $1,000 + base fee of" … "Construction from $20,001.00 to $100,000.00 $11.00 per $1,000 + base fee of" … "Construction from $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $8.00 per $1,000 + base fee of" … "Construction from $500,001.00 and over $7.00 per $1,000 + base fee of"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 15.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building permit fees are calculated based on the building value determined by the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** Building permit application fee (including plumbing) $500; plumbing permit application only $75. Both are non-refundable. If the permit is approved, the application fee is deducted from the permit fees. The plan-processing part of the fee is forfeited if the permit cannot be issued within 180 days.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Application Fees](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Application Fee including Plumbing $500.00" … "Plumbing Permit Application Fee only $75.00" … "If permit is approved the application fee is deducted from permit fees"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 12.4](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "permit fee forfeited when the permit cannot be issued within 180 days of the date of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Demolition: $100 up to 56 m², $350 over 56 m². Plumbing fixtures $20 each (minimum $75). Fireplaces and solid fuel appliances $360 each. Re-inspection after the second inspection $120. Construction before a permit: double the permit fee. Security deposit refundable at occupancy: $5,000 for work under $100,000, $10,000 otherwise.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Permit Fee for a demolition of a building or structure 56m2 $100.00" … "Plumbing fixtures $20.00 per fixture (min. $75.00)" … "Construction prior to issuance of a building permit Double the permit fees" … "Re-Inspection Fee after second consecutive inspection (3rd $120.00" … "For Building Permits less than $100,000.00 value of $5,000.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** Pay the application fee in Cloudpermit before review starts. After approval you get an invoice for the permit fees, including the refundable security deposit. Pay in person at the Community Hub front desk (cheque, cash or debit), by cheque (mail or Hub mail slot), or by Visa or Mastercard through OptionPay (third-party fees apply, only after an invoice number is issued).
  - Source: [Cloudpermit, How to Apply](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/)
  - Official wording: "Once approved, you’ll receive an invoice for the permit fees, which includes the refundable security deposit amount." … "In-person at the Anmore Community Hub front desk by cheque, cash, or debit." … "VISA or Mastercard through the online payment service OptionPay."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (Inspection Services Department: Building Permits including Plumbing), consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 723-2025; Anmore Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, Part 15
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 723-2025"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 15.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Permit and field review fees, deposits, security and liability insurance coverage"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore charges building permit fees under Schedule A of its [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) and Part 15 of the [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf). The fee is based on the value of the construction. The Building Official sets the value, but an owner may use a quantity surveyor's value instead.

| Construction value | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $5,000 | $21 per $1,000 (minimum $75) |
| $5,001 to $20,000 | $15 per $1,000 plus $75 |
| $20,001 to $100,000 | $11 per $1,000 plus $600 |
| $100,001 to $500,000 | $8 per $1,000 plus $1,350 |
| Over $500,000 | $7 per $1,000 plus $2,500 |

## Steps

1. Pay the non-refundable application fee in Cloudpermit before the review starts: $500 for a building permit (including plumbing), or $75 for a plumbing permit on its own.
2. If the permit is approved, the application fee is deducted from the permit fees.
3. After approval you receive an invoice for the permit fees, including the refundable security deposit.
4. Pay in person at the Community Hub front desk (cheque, cash or debit), by cheque (mail or the Hub mail slot), or by Visa or Mastercard through OptionPay. Third-party fees apply to OptionPay, and it can be used only after an invoice number is issued.

## Good to know

- The plan-processing part of the application fee is forfeited if the permit cannot be issued within 180 days.
- Demolition is $100 up to 56 m² and $350 over 56 m². Plumbing fixtures are $20 each (minimum $75). Fireplaces and solid fuel appliances are $360 each. A re-inspection after the second inspection is $120.
- Starting construction before you have a permit doubles the permit fee.
- The security deposit, refunded at occupancy, is $5,000 for work under $100,000 and $10,000 otherwise.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
- [Cloudpermit, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/)

## Related questions

- [Anmore building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit.md)
- [Anmore permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Anmore tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/tree-removal.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit-fees.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Cloudpermit, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Anmore zoning: find your zone and what it allows"
question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it in Anmore?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Building, renovating and your property
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sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Anmore zoning: find your zone and what it allows

**Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it in Anmore?

**Short answer:** To find your zone in Anmore, check the Village's Consolidated Zoning Map or its ArcGIS map, then read your zone in Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017. For help, contact Development Services at building@anmore.com or 604-469-9877.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Free to look up. Rezoning fees are not covered here.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Online: Zoning page (maps and bylaw), https://anmore.com/building-development/community-planning/zoning/
- Online: Village ArcGIS map, https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/e975a7231532420183321900e81f4c4a/
- Email: Development Services, building@anmore.com
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Manager of Development Services (direct line), 1-604-200-7182

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** Check the Village's Consolidated Zoning Map (the June 2026 PDF is the newest linked on the Zoning page; an April 2025 map is also linked) or the Village's ArcGIS map, then read your zone in the Zoning Bylaw.
  - Source: [Zoning, Zoning page](https://anmore.com/building-development/community-planning/zoning/)
  - Official wording: "View our Zoning Bylaw Map, which shows zoning that dictates what type of development is allowed in designated areas." … "View our ArcGIS map that provides centralized access to Village of Anmore GIS information."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning bylaw:** Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017, consolidated up to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026 (the Village's file is labelled consolidated 2026-10-22).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017" … "Anmore Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What the zone controls:** Permitted uses, minimum parcel size, density, number, size and height of buildings, setbacks, parcel coverage and off-street parking for each zone, plus general rules on fences, accessory buildings and vehicle storage.
  - Source: [Zoning, Zoning page](https://anmore.com/building-development/community-planning/zoning/)
  - Official wording: "offering guidance on permissible property use, development density, and specifications for building location and size."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 9.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Permitted Uses and Minimum Parcel Size" … "Minimum Building Setbacks"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Development Services at Village Hall: building@anmore.com or 604-469-9877. Manager of Development Services direct line 1-604-200-7182.
  - Source: [Contact Us](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/)
  - Official wording: "For any building inquiries, please contact building@anmore.com." … "Josh Joseph Manager of Development Services Direct Line: 1-604-200-7182"
  - Source: [Contact Us](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/)
  - Official wording: "- 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 - 604-469-9877 - village.hall@anmore.com - Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore's Zoning Bylaw is the main land-use regulation. For each zone it sets permitted uses, minimum parcel size, density, number, size and height of buildings, setbacks, parcel coverage and off-street parking. It also has general rules on fences, accessory buildings and vehicle storage. The current version is [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf), consolidated up to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026.

## Steps

1. Open the Village's Consolidated Zoning Map (the June 2026 PDF is the newest linked on the Zoning page) or the ArcGIS map and find your parcel.
2. Note your zone name.
3. Read that zone in the Zoning Bylaw for permitted uses and building limits.
4. If anything is unclear, contact Development Services.

## Good to know

- To change your zoning, use the Village's Rezoning Application.
- The Official Community Plan sets the long-term vision for how the Village will grow.

## Zones

23 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (consolidated; the consolidation lists amendments through Bylaw No. 745-2026)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/zoning/index.json

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
- [Consolidated Zoning Map, June 2026 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Consolidated-Zoning-Map-June-2026-1.pdf)
- [Rezoning Application](https://anmore.com/rezoning-application-form/)

## Related questions

- [Anmore building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit.md)
- [Anmore fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fence-rules.md)
- [Anmore permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Anmore secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/secondary-suite.md)
- [Anmore home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/home-based-business.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/zoning-lookup.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/community-planning/zoning/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore secondary suite and carriage house rules
question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Anmore?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
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# Anmore secondary suite and carriage house rules

**Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Anmore?

**Short answer:** Yes, in Anmore, in the zones that allow them. A secondary suite inside the house is allowed in RS-1, RS-1A, RCH-1, RCH-2, INF and RS-2 zones, and a coach house (detached suite) in RS-1, RS-1A, RCH-2, INF and some other zones. Both need a building permit, and the owner must live on the property.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Building permit fees are based on the value of the work (see building-permit-fees). The Village's pages read do not state a separate fee for a suite.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Email: Building inquiries, building@anmore.com
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Online: Cloudpermit (building permit applications), https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** A secondary suite inside the house is a permitted secondary use in the RS-1, RS-1A, RCH-1, RCH-2, INF and RS-2 zones, and some comprehensive development zones. It must be wholly within an integral part of the one-family dwelling and not connected to the main unit by a connector or enclosed hallway.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 9.1.2, 9.2.2, 9.3.2, 6.3.1, 6.3.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Secondary Suite shall be subject to the requirements of section 6.3." … "Secondary suite and coach house shall be subject to the requirements of section 6.3." … "One-Family Dwelling Secondary Suite 750 m2" … "Secondary Suite One-Family Dwelling 1,349 m2 Coach House" … "Secondary Suite 223 m2" … "Shall be wholly contained within an integral part of the One Family Dwelling." … "Shall not be connected to the primary dwelling unit by a connector or enclosed hallway."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** A coach house (detached suite) is allowed in RS-1, RS-1A, RCH-2, INF and some other zones, one per lot. Maximum floor area: 170 m² on lots of 3,966 m² or more, 130 m² on lots of 2,022 to 3,965 m², 100 m² on lots of 1,349 to 2,021 m². No basement; minimum 5 m from the main house; a 25 m² garage for the unit. (Sources differ: The Village's coach house page says 100 m² (lots under 4,047 m²) and 130 m² (4,047 m² or more) and that lots under 2,024 m² cannot have one; the Zoning Bylaw (consolidated to Amendment 735-2026) has a newer table. Value follows the bylaw.)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 6.7](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "One Coach house is permitted per lot." … "≥ 3966 m2 170 m2" … "A Coach house shall have a minimum separation of 5m from the primary residence and" … "A basement is not permitted within a Coach House." … "A Coach House shall provide at a minimum a 25 m2 garage for the dwelling unit."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** One secondary suite per principal residence. The owner must live in the main unit or the suite. The suite may not exceed 50% of the floor area of the principal building. It must meet the BC Building Code for suites. A coach house is one per lot and the owner must live in the house or the coach house.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 6.3.3-6.3.6, 6.7.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The registered owner(s) of the property shall occupy either the primary dwelling unit or the" … "One Secondary Suite is permitted per principal residence." … "A Secondary Suite shall not have a floor area that exceeds 50% of the floor area of the" … "The registered owner(s) of the property shall occupy either the primary dwelling unit or the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Parking:** RS-1 and RS-1A zones: 2 off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit on the same parcel. The Village's coach house page says a coach house needs 2 additional dedicated parking spaces.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 9.1.6, 9.2.7](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Off-street parking spaces shall be provided on the same parcel as the use being served in" … "(a) 2 spaces per dwelling unit;"
  - Source: [Coach House Requirements](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/coach-house-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "A coach house requires 2 additional dedicated parking spaces."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permits:** A building permit is needed to add a suite or coach house (applied for through Cloudpermit), plus plumbing and other trade permits as needed. Suites must meet the BC Building Code. Most parcels also need tree, erosion and sediment control and driveway permits first, and some fall in a Development Permit Area under the Official Community Plan.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 11.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "prior to carrying out any construction or demolition;"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 6.3.4](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Shall meet all BC Building Code requirements for Secondary Suite within newly"
  - Source: [Do I Need a Building Permit? checklist, Checklist items 1-4, 31](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Do-I-Need-a-Building-Permit.pdf)
  - Official wording: "DPA – Development Permit Area: your property is in a known Development Permit Area." … "Tree Permit: approval of submitted tree management plan, arborist report onsite"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017, s. 6.3 (Secondary Suite) and s. 6.7 (Coach House); Anmore Building Bylaw No. 583-2018
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "ANMORE BUILDING BYLAW NO. 583-2018"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore allows a secondary suite as a permitted secondary use in the RS-1, RS-1A, RCH-1, RCH-2, INF and RS-2 zones and some comprehensive development zones, under [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf). The suite must be wholly within an integral part of the one-family dwelling and not joined to the main unit by a connector or enclosed hallway. A coach house (a detached suite) is allowed in RS-1, RS-1A, RCH-2, INF and some other zones, one per lot.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone allows a suite or coach house (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Check the limits. A suite: one per principal residence, no more than 50% of the floor area of the principal building, and the owner must live in the main unit or the suite. A coach house: the owner must live in the house or the coach house; no basement; at least 5 m from the main house; a 25 m² garage for the unit.
3. Apply for a building permit through Cloudpermit, with plumbing and other trade permits as needed. A suite must meet the BC Building Code for suites.
4. Most parcels also need tree, erosion and sediment control and driveway permits first, and some fall in a Development Permit Area under the Official Community Plan. Ask the building department.

## Good to know

- Maximum coach house floor area: 170 m² on lots of 3,966 m² or more, 130 m² on lots of 2,022 to 3,965 m², and 100 m² on lots of 1,349 to 2,021 m². The Village's coach house page gives different sizes; the bylaw is followed here, so confirm with the Village.
- Parking in RS-1 and RS-1A: 2 off-street spaces per dwelling unit on the same parcel. The Village's coach house page says a coach house needs 2 additional dedicated spaces.

## What you'll need

- Building permit application with drawings
- Tree, erosion and sediment control and driveway permits, where they apply

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
- [Coach House Requirements, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/coach-house-requirements/)
- [Do I Need a Building Permit? checklist (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Do-I-Need-a-Building-Permit.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit.md)
- [Anmore zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Anmore building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Anmore home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/home-based-business.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/secondary-suite.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/secondary-suite.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/secondary-suite.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/secondary-suite.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Coach House Requirements, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/coach-house-requirements/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Do I Need a Building Permit? checklist (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Do-I-Need-a-Building-Permit.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore tree removal rules and permits
question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Anmore?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
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# Anmore tree removal rules and permits

**Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Anmore?

**Short answer:** Yes. In Anmore you need a Village permit to cut down any tree 20 cm (7.8 inches) or more in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground, on any private lot. A tree cutting permit is $500, or $10 for the annual allowance of up to 2 trees per lot per calendar year.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Tree cutting permit $500; annual tree cutting allowance permit $10; dangerous tree permit fee waived. Security for replacement trees is $500 per tree, up to $10,000 per parcel.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Online: Tree Removal Permit Application, https://anmore.com/tree-removal-permit-application/
- Email: Building inquiries, building@anmore.com
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **When a permit is needed:** Yes, on every private lot. A permit is needed to cut down any tree 20 cm (7.8 inches) or more in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground (hedges are not 'trees'). 'Cut down' includes topping, poisoning, and damaging roots within the dripline. The Village must be told of every removal by permit, even when it fits the annual allowance. Tree cover rules: after cutting, at least 10% of a lot up to 0.2 ha (1/2 acre) must stay covered; 20% on lots from 0.2 to 0.4 ha; more on bigger lots (20% plus 5% for each extra acre, up to 75%).
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf)
  - Official wording: "which is 20 cm (7.8”) or more" … "A person must not cut down, or cause, suffer or allow any tree to be cut down, except in" … "not less than 10% of the lot will be covered with existing or replanted trees" … "The 20% minimum coverage requirement established in subsection" … "for every 0.4 hectare (1 acre) that a lot exceeds 0.4 hectare (1 acre), to a maximum coverage requirement"
  - Source: [Building Guide, Tree Removal](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/)
  - Official wording: "The Village of Anmore must be advised of any tree removals by way of a permit, even if the removal is compliant with the allowance set by the municipal bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exemptions:** No exemption from needing a permit was found. An owner may apply for an Annual Tree Cutting Allowance Permit to cut up to 2 trees per lot per calendar year with no replacement trees. A dangerous tree (identified in writing by a Certified Tree Risk Assessor) still needs a permit but the fee is waived. In an imminent danger, tell the Village as soon as possible.
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 10(1), 10(3), 12](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For certainty, a permit is required to cut down a dangerous tree but" … "the permit fee is waived." … "to cut down a maximum of two (2) trees per lot per calendar year."
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 10(3)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf)
  - Official wording: "before a report from a Certified Tree Risk Assessor can be obtained,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Tree cutting permit $500. Annual tree cutting allowance permit $10. Dangerous tree permit: fee waived. Security for replacement trees: $500 per replacement tree, up to $10,000 per parcel.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Miscellaneous Permit Fees](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Tree Cutting Permit $500.00" … "Annual Tree Cutting Allowance Permit Fee $ 10.00" … "Security Bonding for tree replacement $500 per replacement tree to"
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 10(1)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the permit fee is waived."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Replacement trees:** Where replacement is required, plant 2 replacement trees for every tree removed (at least 3 m tall if coniferous, 7 cm across if deciduous), within one month, with security of $500 per tree up to $10,000 per parcel, held for 3 years. Where replanting is needed to meet the minimum tree cover, 3 trees are planted per tree cut. Trees cut illegally must be replaced 5 for 1. The annual allowance permit has no replacement requirement.
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 5-7, 12, 13](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf)
  - Official wording: "plant two (2) replacement trees for every tree" … "replant three (3) trees, in accordance with" … "must replant five (5) trees for every tree unlawfully removed" … "A permit issued for this annual allowance does not carry the requirement"
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 13(1)(d)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf)
  - Official wording: "provide the Municipality with a security of $500 per"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **City trees:** Except under a Highway Use Permit, nobody may cut down or remove trees growing on a highway (including boulevards), or damage or remove trees and shrubs the Municipality has put there (Highway Regulation Bylaw s. 4.2(c), (i)). The Tree Management Bylaw covers private property only.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Highway Regulation Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Cause damage to highway or trees 4.2 (c) and"
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A bylaw to manage the cutting and retention of trees on private property"
  - Source: [Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018, s. 4.2(c), (i)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-586-2018-Highway-Regulation-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf)
  - Official wording: "cut down or remove" … "trees or timber growing on a Highway, or excavate in or under a Highway;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Cutting a tree without a permit: bylaw notice $500 per tree ($350 per tree if paid within 14 days; $500 per tree if paid more than 30 days after or unpaid). The municipal ticket schedule lists $1,000 per tree, and the Village's building guide says the fine is $1,000 per tree.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Tree Management Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Cutting trees without a permit 3 $500 per $350 per $500 per"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 8](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Cutting Trees without A Permit 3 $1,000.00 per tree"
  - Source: [Building Guide, Tree Removal](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/)
  - Official wording: "The fine for Tree Management Bylaw breaches is $1,000 per tree."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Tree Management" … "Bylaw No. 587, 2018"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore's [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf) applies to private property. A permit is needed to cut down any tree 20 cm (7.8 inches) or more in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground. Hedges are not "trees". "Cut down" includes topping, poisoning, and damaging roots within the dripline. The Village must be told of every removal by permit, even one that fits the annual allowance. The sources read state no exemption from needing a permit.

After cutting, at least 10% of a lot up to 0.2 ha (1/2 acre) must stay covered by trees, and 20% on lots from 0.2 to 0.4 ha. Bigger lots need more (20% plus 5% for each extra acre, up to 75%).

## Steps

1. Choose your reason: the annual allowance, a dead or dangerous tree, building purposes or other.
2. Submit the Tree Removal Permit Application with the required attachments, such as a survey plan and an arborist report on the trees' condition and location.
3. Pay the fee and any replacement-tree security.
4. Where replacement is required, plant 2 replacement trees for every tree removed (at least 3 m tall if coniferous, 7 cm across if deciduous) within one month. The security is held for 3 years. Where replanting is needed to meet the minimum tree cover, 3 trees are planted per tree cut.

## Good to know

- The annual allowance permit lets you cut up to 2 trees per lot per calendar year with no replacement trees.
- A dangerous tree must be identified in writing by a Certified Tree Risk Assessor. It still needs a permit, but the fee is waived. In imminent danger, tell the Village as soon as possible.
- Nobody may cut down or remove trees growing on a highway (including boulevards), or damage or remove trees and shrubs the Village has planted there, except under a Highway Use Permit (Highway Regulation Bylaw s. 4.2).
- Cutting without a permit: a bylaw notice is $500 per tree ($350 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $1,000 per tree. The Village's building guide also says $1,000 per tree. Trees cut illegally must be replaced 5 for 1.

## Official forms and pages

- [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf)
- [Tree Removal Permit Application](https://anmore.com/tree-removal-permit-application/)

## Related questions

- [Anmore building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit.md)
- [Anmore building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/tree-removal.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/tree-removal.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/tree-removal.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/tree-removal.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/tree-removal.md)

## Sources

- [Tree Management Bylaw No. 587, 2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-587-2018-Tree-Management.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-586-2018-Highway-Regulation-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Guide, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Tree Removal Permit Application, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/tree-removal-permit-application/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Anmore garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits"
question: "When is garbage collected in Anmore, and what are the rules for carts and limits?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
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# Anmore garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

**Question:** When is garbage collected in Anmore, and what are the rules for carts and limits?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, garbage is collected bi-weekly on alternating Fridays. Organics and recycling are collected every Friday. The Village runs garbage and organics, with GFL Environmental as the collector. Check the yearly Waste Collection Calendar for your dates.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** $407 a year for two collection carts (garbage and organics), billed on the annual utility notice. Cart purchase: 120 L $250, 240 L $264. Cart repair $15 per occurrence; lock replacement $10.  
**How long:** Collection starts at 7 a.m. on collection day.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Email: Order or repair a cart, village.hall@anmore.com
- Phone: GFL Environmental (missed collection, recycling bins and bags), 604-529-4030

## Key facts

- **How often:** Garbage: bi-weekly, on alternating Fridays. Organics (kitchen and yard waste) and recycling: every Friday, starting at 7 a.m., subject to holiday changes. The Village runs garbage and organics; Recycle BC runs recycling; both use GFL Environmental on the same day.
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
  - Official wording: "recycling and organics are picked up every Friday, and garbage every other Friday, starting at 7 a.m." … "Garbage carts (the lockable dark grey cart with grey lid) are picked up on alternating Fridays" … "Both have contracted GFL Environmental for coordinated collection services on the same day."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, s. 5.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Garbage collection every other week;" … "Kitchen Waste and Yard Waste collection every week."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Finding your day:** Use the yearly Waste Collection Calendar (the 2026 calendar is on the Village website and was mailed to households in December 2025).
  - Source: [2026 annual waste collection calendar (news post, December 15, 2025), news post, Dec 15, 2025](https://anmore.com/2025/12/15/2026-annual-waste-collection-calendar-now-available/)
  - Official wording: "The new 2026 Annual Waste Collection Calendar is being mailed out this week!"
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
  - Official wording: "2026 Waste Collection Calendar"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Carts:** One 120 L or 240 L garbage cart and one 120 L or 240 L organics cart per property; two of each for a home with a secondary suite. Purchase price: 120 L $250, 240 L $264. To order, email your cart type and size to village.hall@anmore.com or visit the Community Hub. Lids and locks must work; repairs and replacements by email to village.hall@anmore.com. Cart repair $15 per occurrence; wildlife-resistant lock replacement $10.
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
  - Official wording: "Each property can buy one 120L or 240L garbage cart and one 120L or 240L organics cart" … "Properties with secondary suites can order two of each." … "To order, email your cart type and size to village.hall@anmore.com or visit the Community Hub."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, Schedule A 1(a), (d)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Collection Cart Purchase $250.00 $264.00" … "$15 / per occurrence"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Setting carts out:** Put carts and recyclables on the driveway, as near as possible to the travelled road, between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on collection day, with locks unlocked. Re-lock and return carts to storage by 10:00 p.m. on collection day.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, s. 6.1(g), (h)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "no earlier than 5:30 a.m. and no later than 7:00 a.m. and ensure that all Wildlife" … "returned to their storage area by no later than 10:00 p.m. on collection day;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits and extra garbage:** Collection covers only the carts supplied. Set out only what fits in the cart with the lid closed and within the weight limit shown on the cart; take excess to the appropriate waste facility. The Village does not collect building and demolition waste, land clearing waste, bio-medical or special waste.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, s. 5.3, 6.1(p), (q), 8.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "is limited to the applicable" … "number and size of Collection Carts supplied." … "Set out only the amount of waste that will fit into a Collection Cart with the lid" … "Dispose of excessive solid waste to the appropriate waste facility;" … "The Village will not provide for the collection and disposition of any wastes other than"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** $407 a year for two collection carts (garbage and organics), January 1 to December 31, billed on the annual utility notice. A 10% penalty applies to fees left unpaid after the due date.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, Schedule A 1(b), s. 10.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "January 1 to December 31 $407.00 for two Collection Carts" … "A 10% penalty will apply to all fees left unpaid after the due date."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016 (consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 737-2026)
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016" … "Anmore Solid Waste Management Amendment Bylaw No. 737-2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf>), garbage is collected bi-weekly on alternating Fridays. Organics (kitchen and yard waste) and recycling are collected every Friday, starting at 7 a.m., subject to holiday changes. The Village runs garbage and organics; Recycle BC runs recycling; both use GFL Environmental on the same day. See the [Garbage & Recycling page](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/) and the yearly Waste Collection Calendar (the 2026 calendar is on the Village website).

## Good to know

- **Carts:** one 120 L or 240 L garbage cart and one 120 L or 240 L organics cart per property; two of each for a home with a secondary suite. To order, email your cart type and size to village.hall@anmore.com or visit the Community Hub. Lids and locks must work.
- **Set-out:** put carts and recyclables on the driveway, as near as possible to the travelled road, between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on collection day, with locks unlocked. Re-lock and return carts to storage by 10:00 p.m. on collection day.
- **Limits:** collection covers only the carts supplied. Set out only what fits with the lid closed and within the weight limit shown on the cart; take excess to the appropriate waste facility. The Village does not collect building and demolition waste, land clearing waste, bio-medical or special waste. No extra bag or tag program was found.
- **Fee:** $407 a year for the two carts, billed on the annual utility notice, with a 10% penalty on fees unpaid after the due date.
- Recycling bins and bags (blue box, yellow bag, light blue glass bin) come from GFL at 604-529-4030.

## Official forms and pages

- [Garbage & Recycling, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
- [2026 annual waste collection calendar (news post, December 15, 2025), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/2025/12/15/2026-annual-waste-collection-calendar-now-available/)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/yard-waste.md)
- [Anmore backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/backyard-fire.md)
- [Anmore unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/unsightly-property.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/garbage-collection.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/garbage-collection.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/garbage-collection.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/garbage-collection.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/garbage-collection.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Garbage & Recycling, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [2026 annual waste collection calendar (news post, December 15, 2025), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/2025/12/15/2026-annual-waste-collection-calendar-now-available/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Anmore?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Anmore
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Anmore yard waste collection and drop-off

**Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Anmore?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, yard waste goes in the lockable organics cart (dark grey with a green lid), collected every Friday. Under the bylaw, branches must be 3 inches or less across and under 40 inches long. Take large amounts to the Metro Vancouver United Boulevard centre.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Curbside organics is part of the annual utility charge ($407 a year for the two carts). Drop-off at the United Boulevard centre: cost may apply.  
**How long:** Collected every Friday with recycling.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: GFL Environmental, 604-529-4030

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** Yes. Yard waste goes in the lockable organics cart (dark grey cart, green lid), collected every Friday along with recycling. It accepts leaves, weeds, flowers, house plants without dirt, grass, tree and hedge clippings, and branches.
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
  - Official wording: "Organics Carts (the lockable dark grey cart with the green lid) are picked up every Friday" … "grass, tree and hedge clippings" … "branches up to 4” diameter"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, s. 5.1(b)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Kitchen Waste and Yard Waste collection every week."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to set it out:** Under the bylaw, yard waste means weeds, plants, leaves, ashes, sawdust, grass, hedge and plant clippings, twigs, and branches three inches (about 7.6 cm) or less in diameter and less than 40 inches (about 1 m) long. Natural Christmas trees may go in the cart cut to fit with the lid closed. (Sources differ: The Village's garbage page says branches up to 4 inches in diameter; the bylaw says 3 inches. Value follows the bylaw.)
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, s. 3 (Yard Waste)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "twigs, branches three inches or less in diameter and less than 40 inches long"
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
  - Official wording: "You can place natural Christmas trees in your Organics Cart, but they must be cut to fit into the cart with the lid closed."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Drop-off:** Take large amounts of yard waste to the Metro Vancouver United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (cost may apply). The Village page also mentions charity chipping events for Christmas trees, typically held the first weekend in January.
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
  - Official wording: "Take large amounts of yard waste to the United Boulevard Recycling And Waste Centre (cost may apply)." … "typically held the first weekend in January"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cost:** Curbside organics collection is part of the annual utility charge ($407 a year for the two carts). Drop-off at the United Boulevard centre: cost may apply.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, Schedule A 1(b)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "January 1 to December 31 $407.00 for two Collection Carts"
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
  - Official wording: "Take large amounts of yard waste to the United Boulevard Recycling And Waste Centre (cost may apply). The Transfer Station does not accept food waste."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not accepted:** Yard waste does not include land clearing. The Village does not collect building and demolition waste (earth, debris, rocks, trees, stumps) or land clearing waste. The transfer station does not accept food waste.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, s. 3, 8.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "but does not include any land clearing" … "Building and Demolition Waste means all earth, debris, rocks, trees, stumps, building"
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
  - Official wording: "The Transfer Station does not accept food waste."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016" … "Anmore Solid Waste Management Amendment Bylaw No. 737-2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Yard waste goes in the lockable organics cart (dark grey cart, green lid), collected every Friday along with recycling. It accepts leaves, weeds, flowers, house plants without dirt, grass, tree and hedge clippings, and branches. See the [Garbage & Recycling page](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/).

## Good to know

- Under the [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf>), yard waste means weeds, plants, leaves, ashes, sawdust, grass, hedge and plant clippings, twigs, and branches 3 inches (about 7.6 cm) or less in diameter and less than 40 inches (about 1 m) long. The Village's garbage page says branches up to 4 inches. Follow the bylaw, or confirm with the Village.
- Natural Christmas trees may go in the cart cut to fit with the lid closed. The Village page also mentions charity chipping events for Christmas trees, typically held the first weekend in January.
- Take large amounts of yard waste to the Metro Vancouver United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (cost may apply). Check Metro Vancouver for hours and rates.
- Yard waste does not include land clearing. The Village does not collect building and demolition waste (earth, debris, rocks, trees, stumps) or land clearing waste.
- Burning yard waste is not allowed; see [backyard fires](backyard-fire).

## Official forms and pages

- [Garbage & Recycling, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/garbage-collection.md)
- [Anmore backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/backyard-fire.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/yard-waste.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/yard-waste.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/yard-waste.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/yard-waste.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/yard-waste.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Garbage & Recycling, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Water, sewer, roads and snow
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Anmore
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Anmore watering restrictions

**Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?

**Short answer:** Anmore follows the Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan. Stage 1 starts automatically on May 1 and runs to October 15. Under Stage 1, even addresses water lawns on Saturdays and odd addresses on Sundays. Check the Village website for the current stage.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** New lawn watering permit $35 for 21 days (extension $25); nematode permit $35 for 14 days. Bylaw notice fines: $100 (Stage 1) to $400 (Stage 4).  
**How long:** Stage 1 runs from May 1 to October 15 each year; other stages start 72 hours after being declared.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Stage 1 comes into force automatically on May 1 each year and runs until October 15. Stages 2, 3 and 4 start 72 hours after the Greater Vancouver Water District Commissioner declares them and a public announcement is made. Anmore buys its water from Port Moody and follows the Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018, s. 3.1(b), 3.2, 3.4(a)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-579-2018-Drinking-Water-Conservation-Plan-Consolidated-2023-10-03.pdf)
  - Official wording: "If no Restriction Stage is in force on May 1st of any year, Stage 1 Restrictions come into" … "Stage 1 Restrictions will remain in force until October 15 of each year, unless" … "comes into force in the Village seventy-two"
  - Source: [Water & Storm Services](https://anmore.com/services/water-services/)
  - Official wording: "Anmore purchases its water from Port Moody"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Sprinkling schedule:** Stage 1, residential lawns: even-numbered civic addresses on Saturdays, odd-numbered on Sundays; automatic systems 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., hand watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Stages 2, 3 and 4: watering lawns is prohibited.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018, Schedule A, Stage 1 and 2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-579-2018-Drinking-Water-Conservation-Plan-Consolidated-2023-10-03.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Even-numbered civic addresses on Saturdays and odd- numbered civic addresses on Sundays:" … "Automatic watering – from 5 am to 7 am" … "Watering lawns Prohibited"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Allowed at any time:** Trees, shrubs, flowers (not edible plants): Stages 1 and 2, 5-9 a.m. with a sprinkler, or any time by hand-held hose, soaker hose, water container or drip. Stage 3: no sprinklers or soaker hoses. Stage 4: prohibited. All hoses need an automatic shut-off device.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018, Schedule A](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-579-2018-Drinking-Water-Conservation-Plan-Consolidated-2023-10-03.pdf)
  - Official wording: "On any day from 5 am to 9 am if using a sprinkler" … "On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker" … "Prohibited if using a sprinkler or soaker hose" … "All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device." … "Watering trees, shrubs, and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **New lawns:** A permit to water a new lawn or new landscaping during Stage 1 or 2 costs $35 for 21 days and may be extended once for $25 (42 days in total). A permit for a lawn treated with nematodes costs $35 for 14 days. In Stage 2 no new permits are issued and existing permits run until they expire; in Stage 3 (and 4) all permits are invalid.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A, Water Utility](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Permit to water new lawn or landscaping during Stage 1 or $35.00" … "Water Sprinkling Permit may be extended (optional) one time $25.00" … "Water Sprinkling Permit for lawn treated by nematodes $35.00"
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018, s. 5.4, 5.5; Schedule A Stage 2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-579-2018-Drinking-Water-Conservation-Plan-Consolidated-2023-10-03.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No new permits issued or renewed" … "All Village issued permits are invalidated" … "All Village permits issued for lawn watering are invalidated"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: Stage 1 offence $100, Stage 2 $200, Stage 3 $300, Stage 4 $400. Pay 70% of that within 14 days ($70, $140, $210, $280); after 30 days $130, $260, $390, $500. The municipal ticket schedule lists the same base amounts.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Stage 1 Restrictions Offence 6.3 a) $100 $70 $130" … "Stage 2 Restrictions Offence 6.3 b) $200 $140 $260" … "Stage 3 Restrictions Offence 6.3 c) $300 $210 $390" … "Stage 4 Restrictions Offence 6.3 d) $400 $280 $500"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 11](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Stage 1 Restrictions Offence $100" … "Stage 4 Restrictions Offence $400"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving" … "if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018 (consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 684-2023)
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-579-2018-Drinking-Water-Conservation-Plan-Consolidated-2023-10-03.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018"
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-579-2018-Drinking-Water-Conservation-Plan-Consolidated-2023-10-03.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Drinking Water Conservation Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 684-2023"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Anmore buys its water from Port Moody and follows the Metro Vancouver [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-579-2018-Drinking-Water-Conservation-Plan-Consolidated-2023-10-03.pdf>). Stage 1 comes into force automatically on May 1 each year and runs until October 15. Stages 2, 3 and 4 start 72 hours after the Greater Vancouver Water District Commissioner declares them and a public announcement is made. The current stage changes through the season, so check the Village's news page and [Water & Storm Services page](https://anmore.com/services/water-services/).

## Good to know

- **Stage 1, residential lawns:** even-numbered civic addresses on Saturdays, odd-numbered on Sundays. Automatic systems 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.; hand watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Stages 2, 3 and 4: watering lawns is prohibited. Non-residential and mixed-use properties follow different days and times.
- **Trees, shrubs and flowers** (not edible plants): Stages 1 and 2, 5-9 a.m. with a sprinkler, or any time by hand-held hose, soaker hose, water container or drip. Stage 3: no sprinklers or soaker hoses. Stage 4: prohibited. All hoses need an automatic shut-off device.
- **New lawns:** a permit during Stage 1 or 2 costs $35 for 21 days and may be extended once for $25 (42 days in total). A permit for a lawn treated with nematodes costs $35 for 14 days. In Stage 2 no new permits are issued and existing permits run until they expire; in Stage 3 and 4 all permits are invalid.
- **Fines:** a bylaw notice is $100 for a Stage 1 offence, $200 for Stage 2, $300 for Stage 3 and $400 for Stage 4. Pay 70% within 14 days ($70, $140, $210, $280); after 30 days $130, $260, $390, $500. The municipal ticket schedule lists the same base amounts.

## Official forms and pages

- [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-579-2018-Drinking-Water-Conservation-Plan-Consolidated-2023-10-03.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
- [Water & Storm Services, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/services/water-services/)

## Related questions

- [Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/water-restrictions.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/water-restrictions.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/water-restrictions.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/water-restrictions.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 579-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-579-2018-Drinking-Water-Conservation-Plan-Consolidated-2023-10-03.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Water & Storm Services, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/services/water-services/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Anmore dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?"
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place_path: ca/bc/anmore
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# Anmore dog licences: fees and how to get one

**Question:** How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, the Village issues dog licences, not Metro Vancouver. Every dog over six months old needs one each year. The fee is $25 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $35 for one that is not. Apply on the Village's online form.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** $25 a year for a spayed or neutered dog; $35 a year for a dog that is not. Replacement tag $10 if the current year's tag is lost. Fine for no licence: $100 bylaw notice.  
**How long:** A licence is for the calendar year. Apply or renew on or before March 1 each year, or as soon as the dog turns six months old.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Online: Dog licence application, https://anmore.com/dog-licence-application/
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog over six months old needs a licence each year, and the tag must be on the dog at all times.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 6.1, 6.5](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "any dog over six months of age, unless a licence pursuant to the provisions of" … "a dog tag is at all times attached to the dog"
  - Source: [Renew your annual dog licence (news post, January 20, 2026), news post, Jan 20, 2026](https://anmore.com/2026/01/20/renew-your-annual-dog-licence-2/)
  - Official wording: "All dogs over six months old must be licensed each year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Issued by:** The Village of Anmore (Village Hall, 2697 Sunnyside Road), not the regional district.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 6.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "pay a license fee to the Municipality"
  - Source: [Renew your annual dog licence (news post, January 20, 2026), news post, Jan 20, 2026](https://anmore.com/2026/01/20/renew-your-annual-dog-licence-2/)
  - Official wording: "Stop by Village Hall or apply at anmore.com/dog-licence"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $25 per dog per year. (Sources differ: Conflict inside the bylaws: Dog Control Bylaw 270-2000 s. 6.6 and 6.7 sets an initial $25 fee and a $10 annual renewal fee. The Fees and Charges Bylaw (s. 4 says it prevails) and the Village's application form show $25 per year. The value follows the Fees and Charges Bylaw.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A, Dog Licencing](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Annual Dog Licence – Neutered/Spayed" … "$25.00 per dog"
  - Source: [Dog Licence Application, application form](https://anmore.com/dog-licence-application/)
  - Official wording: "Spayed or neutered dog – $25"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $35 per dog per year. (Sources differ: Same conflict as the neutered fee: the 2000 Dog Control Bylaw says $35 initial and $10 renewal; the Fees and Charges Bylaw (which prevails) says $35 per year.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A, Dog Licencing](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Annual Dog Licence – Un-neutered/spayed" … "$35.00 per dog"
  - Source: [Dog Licence Application, application form](https://anmore.com/dog-licence-application/)
  - Official wording: "Licence Fees(Required) Spayed or neutered dog - $25 Unaltered dog - $35 Replacement tag - $10 In accordance with Bylaw No. 545-2015"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees and discounts:** Replacement licence if the current year's tag is lost: $10. A licence cannot be transferred; a new owner must get a new licence within 10 days.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A, Dog Licencing](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Replacement Licence if current year lost $10.00"
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 6.10, 6.11](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A dog license is not transferable" … "Every new owner of a dog shall obtain a new dog license within ten (10) days of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** Licences are for the calendar year. Apply or renew on or before March 1 each year, or as soon as the dog turns six months old.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 6.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "in each calendar year on or before the first day of March," … "or as soon thereafter as such a dog attains the age of six months"
  - Source: [Renew your annual dog licence (news post, January 20, 2026), news post, Jan 20, 2026](https://anmore.com/2026/01/20/renew-your-annual-dog-licence-2/)
  - Official wording: "watch for your 2026 renewal notice, arriving in the mail soon"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to get one:** Fill in the online dog licence application (one per dog per year). Pay by cheque mailed to Village Hall, by debit or cash at Village Hall Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or by dropping a cheque at the Hub front desk or mail slot.
  - Source: [Dog Licence Application, application form](https://anmore.com/dog-licence-application/)
  - Official wording: "Mail a cheque to: Village of Anmore, 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore" … "After submitting this form, pay via debit or cash at the Village Hall office Monday through Friday," … "Drop off a cheque at the Hub with either our front desk"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice: $100 ($70 if paid within 14 days of receiving it; $130 if paid more than 30 days after or left unpaid).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No dog licence/tag 6.5, 6.8 $100 $70 $130"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving" … "if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000; fees are set in Anmore Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore runs dog licensing under its [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf>). Every dog over six months old needs a licence each year, and the tag must be on the dog at all times. Fees are set in the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf>) (Schedule A).

## Steps

1. Fill in the [online dog licence application](<https://anmore.com/dog-licence-application/>). Submit one per dog per year.
2. Pay by cheque mailed to Village Hall, by debit or cash at Village Hall (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), or drop a cheque at the Hub front desk or mail slot.
3. Put the tag on your dog.

## Good to know

- Renew on or before March 1 each year.
- A licence cannot be transferred. A new owner must get a new licence within 10 days.
- The older Dog Control Bylaw mentions a $10 renewal fee, but the Fees and Charges Bylaw, which prevails, and the application form say $25 or $35 per year. Confirm with Village Hall if unsure.
- No senior or early-payment discount is stated.
- An unlicensed dog can bring a $100 bylaw notice ($70 if paid within 14 days; $130 if paid more than 30 days after or left unpaid).

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Licence Application, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/dog-licence-application/)
- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/how-many-pets.md)
- [Anmore rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-licence.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-licence.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-licence.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-licence.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Licence Application, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/dog-licence-application/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Renew your annual dog licence (news post, January 20, 2026), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/2026/01/20/renew-your-annual-dog-licence-2/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore dog leash rules and off-leash areas
question: "Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Anmore
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Anmore dog leash rules and off-leash areas

**Question:** Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, a dog off its owner's property must be on a leash or under the owner's direct control, and may not run at large. The bylaw sets no leash length and the Village does not state any off-leash area. An off-leash dog can bring a $100 bylaw notice.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice for a dog off leash: $100 ($70 if paid within 14 days; $130 if paid more than 30 days after or unpaid).  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Online: Bylaw complaint form (see Reporting Concerns), https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/
- Phone: Bylaw Department, 604-828-4987 (Regular Village hours. Does not answer text messages.)

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** An owner must not let a dog run at large. A dog off its owner's property must be secured on a leash or under the owner's direct control. A dog must also be kept from trespassing on private property, even on a leash.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 2 (run at large), 5.10, 5.11](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "neither secured on a leash while off the property of its" … "No owner shall allow his or her dog to run at large in the Municipality." … "shall keep the dog from trespassing on private property whether running at large or on a leash"
  - Source: [Parks and Trails Guide, Parks and trails guide](https://anmore.com/community/parks-trails-public-spaces/park-trails-guide/)
  - Official wording: "Please show consideration for fellow park and trail visitors by leashing your dog and cleaning up after them."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Maximum leash length:** None set. Anmore's Dog Control Bylaw sets no maximum leash length.
- **Off-leash areas:** Not confirmed. The Village does not state any off-leash area.
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** None set. Anmore's Dog Control Bylaw does not list places where dogs are banned.
- **Cleaning up:** The Village's parks and trails guide asks dog owners to clean up after their dogs; the Dog Control Bylaw has no pick-up section.
  - Source: [Parks and Trails Guide, Parks and trails guide](https://anmore.com/community/parks-trails-public-spaces/park-trails-guide/)
  - Official wording: "leashing your dog and cleaning up after them"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Bylaw notice for a dog off leash: $100 ($70 if paid within 14 days; $130 if paid more than 30 days after or unpaid).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dog off leash 5.10 $100 $70 $130"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving" … "if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf>), an owner must not let a dog run at large. Off your own property, a dog must be secured on a leash or under your direct control. A dog must also be kept from trespassing on private property, even on a leash.

## Good to know

- The bylaw sets no maximum leash length.
- Neither the bylaw nor the Village's park and trail pages state an off-leash area. Ask the Village before assuming one exists.
- The bylaw does not list places where dogs are banned. Metro Vancouver and BC Hydro parks nearby have their own rules.
- The Village's [parks and trails guide](<https://anmore.com/community/parks-trails-public-spaces/park-trails-guide/>) asks owners to clean up after their dogs. The bylaw has no pick-up section.
- A dog off leash can bring a $100 bylaw notice ($70 if paid within 14 days; $130 if paid more than 30 days after or unpaid).
- To report a loose dog, use the Village's bylaw complaint form (dogs are listed) or call the Bylaw Department at 604-828-4987.

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
- [Parks and Trails Guide, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/community/parks-trails-public-spaces/park-trails-guide/)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-licence.md)
- [Anmore rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/how-many-pets.md)
- [Anmore noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/noise-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Parks and Trails Guide, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/community/parks-trails-public-spaces/park-trails-guide/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Reporting Concerns, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Anmore rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

**Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, the Dog Control Bylaw calls a dog that has bitten a person or another domestic animal without provocation a "vicious dog". It must be kept indoors or in a locked, secure shelter. Report one to the Village's Bylaw Department; call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** No special licence fee stated. The standard dog licence is $25 or $35 a year.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Online: Bylaw complaint form (see Reporting Concerns), https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/
- Phone: Bylaw Department, 604-828-4987 (Regular Village hours. Does not answer text messages.)

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** The bylaw uses the term 'vicious dog': any dog that, without provocation, has bitten another domestic animal or a person. A 'nuisance dog' is one that is off its owner's premises, not on a leash, and disturbs other residents.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "means any dog, which without provocation has bitten another domestic animal or human" … "any dog that is not on the premises of its owner(s) and is not"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Rules for owners:** No one may keep a vicious dog unless it is confined indoors or in a securely enclosed, locked dog shelter built so it cannot escape and young children cannot enter. The shelter needs secure sides and a secure top; if it has no bottom, the sides must be sunk at least one foot into the ground.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 3.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall own or keep a vicious dog unless it is confined indoors, or" … "confined in a securely enclosed and locked dog shelter constructed to prevent the" … "minimum depth of one foot"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Licence fee:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **How to report:** Submit the Village's official bylaw complaint form (dogs are listed), or call the Bylaw Department at 604-828-4987 during regular Village hours. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
  - Source: [Reporting Concerns](https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/)
  - Official wording: "Please submit all complaints via the Village of Anmore’s complaint form." … "You can also contact the Bylaw Department by phone at 604-828-4987 during regular Village hours." … "For fire, police or medical emergencies, call 9-1-1."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Not confirmed. No fine specific to vicious dogs is listed in Anmore's bylaw notice or ticket schedules.
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf>) uses the term "vicious dog": any dog that, without provocation, has bitten another domestic animal or a person. A "nuisance dog" is one that is off its owner's premises, not on a leash, and disturbs other residents. The bylaw does not say who decides a dog is vicious.

## Good to know

- No one may keep a vicious dog unless it is confined indoors or in a securely enclosed, locked dog shelter built so it cannot escape and young children cannot enter. The shelter needs secure sides and a secure top. If it has no bottom, the sides must be sunk at least one foot into the ground.
- On a specific complaint about a vicious dog, the Pound Keeper must impound the dog (s. 5.2). The bylaw names the Coquitlam Shelter of the B.C. S.P.C.A. as Pound Keeper; the bylaw dates from 2000, so check that this is still so.
- No muzzle, sign or handler-age rules were found, and no extra licence fee for a vicious dog.
- To report a dog, submit the Village's bylaw complaint form (dogs are listed) or call the Bylaw Department at 604-828-4987 during regular Village hours. Complaints received outside working hours are not reviewed until the next shift. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
- No fine specific to vicious dogs is listed in the bylaw notice or ticket schedules. See [bylaw fines](bylaw-fines).

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
- [Reporting Concerns, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-licence.md)
- [Anmore dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/how-many-pets.md)
- [Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Reporting Concerns, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in Anmore

**Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep?

**Short answer:** Anmore's bylaws do not set a limit on the number of dogs or cats you can keep. Other animals, such as poultry, rabbits and horses, are limited by the Animal Control Bylaw, which requires 2 acres for one animal and 1 more acre for each extra.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** No fee. A dog licence is $25 or $35 a year.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Bylaw Department, 604-828-4987 (Regular Village hours. Does not answer text messages.)

## Key facts

- **Dogs allowed:** None set. Anmore's bylaws set no limit on the number of dogs.
- **Cats allowed:** None set. Anmore's bylaws set no limit on the number of cats.
- **Other animal limits:** Animal Control Bylaw (animals other than cats and dogs): one animal needs 2 acres, each extra animal 1 more acre, not counting the dwelling, garage or garden. Parcels under 1 acre: no more than 12 adult poultry (no roosters) or 2 adult rabbits plus 2 litters. Parcels over 1 acre: no more than 24 poultry (1 rooster), 7 female rabbits with litters, or 50 rabbits.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 2 (Animal), 4.6](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "means a horse, sheep, goat, mule, ass , swine," … "2 acres of land is provided for one animal"
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 4.4, 4.5, 4.6](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "more than 12 adult poultry of which none shall be roosters" … "more than 24 adult poultry of which only 1 may be a rooster"
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 4.4(b), 4.5(b), (c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "more than 2 adult rabbits and 2 litters of rabbits" … "more than 7 female rabbits and their litters"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exceptions:** An animal shelter, run area or land use that was lawful when the bylaw took effect in 1993 may continue as a non-conforming use, unless it stops for 6 months. Animals may be kept only where the Zoning Bylaw zones for it.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 4.3, 4.9](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall keep any animal on any parcel of land within the Municipality that is not in an area zoned in accordance" … "if, however, the non conforming use is"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Not confirmed. No fine for these rules is listed in the bylaw notice or ticket schedules.
- **Bylaw:** Village of Anmore Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993 (animals other than cats and dogs); Anmore Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000 (dogs)
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Anmore Animal Control Bylaw No. 96"
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Neither the [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf>) nor the [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf>) states a limit on the number of dogs or cats. The Animal Control Bylaw leaves cats and dogs out of its definition of "animal". The Zoning Bylaw was also searched and states no limit.

## Good to know

- Other animals (horses, sheep, goats, swine, rabbits, poultry, llamas, cows and fur-bearing animals): one animal needs 2 acres, and each extra animal needs 1 more acre, not counting land under the dwelling, garage or garden.
- Parcels under 1 acre: no more than 12 adult poultry (no roosters) or 2 adult rabbits plus 2 litters. Parcels over 1 acre: no more than 24 poultry (1 rooster), 7 female rabbits with litters, or 50 rabbits.
- The bylaw does not explain how the 2-acre rule and these limits combine on small lots. Ask the Village.
- A shelter, run area or use that was lawful when the bylaw took effect in 1993 may continue unless it stops for 6 months. Animals may be kept only where the Zoning Bylaw allows.
- No fine for breaking these rules is listed in the bylaw notice or ticket schedules.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-licence.md)
- [Anmore backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Anmore dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-leash-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/how-many-pets.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/how-many-pets.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/how-many-pets.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/how-many-pets.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/how-many-pets.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/how-many-pets.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-2000 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-270-2000-Dog-Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Anmore backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules

**Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, hens count as poultry under the Animal Control Bylaw: up to 12 adult birds (no roosters) on a parcel under 1 acre, up to 24 over 1 acre. The bylaw also requires 2 acres for one animal, so ask the Village before buying hens.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** No hen permit or fee is stated.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Bylaw Department, 604-828-4987 (Regular Village hours. Does not answer text messages.)

## Key facts

- **Hens allowed:** Hens are 'poultry' under the Animal Control Bylaw: up to 12 adult (no roosters) on a parcel under 1 acre, up to 24 over 1 acre. But s. 4.6 also requires 2 acres for one animal and 1 more per extra animal, not counting dwelling, garage or garden.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 4.4, 4.5, 4.6](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "more than 12 adult poultry of which none shall be roosters" … "more than 24 adult poultry of which only 1 may be a rooster" … "2 acres of land is provided for one animal"
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 4.3](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall keep any animal on any parcel of land within the Municipality that is not in an area zoned in accordance"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Most hens:** Parcel under 1 acre: no more than 12 adult poultry. Parcel over 1 acre: no more than 24. Section 4.6 separately requires 2 acres of land for one animal and 1 acre for each additional animal, not counting land under the dwelling, garage or garden.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 4.4, 4.5, 4.6](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "more than 12 adult poultry of which none shall be roosters" … "more than 24 adult poultry of which only 1 may be a rooster" … "1 acre of land is provided for each additional animal"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Roosters:** No roosters on a parcel under 1 acre. On a parcel over 1 acre, only 1 rooster is allowed.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 4.4, 4.5, 4.6](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "more than 12 adult poultry of which none shall be roosters" … "more than 24 adult poultry of which only 1 may be a rooster"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coop rules:** A building or structure for animals must be more than 7.5 m from any residential dwelling on an adjoining property, or meet Zoning Bylaw setbacks, whichever is greater. A run area must be more than 7.5 m from every boundary line. Owners must fence or enclose animals on their own property.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 4.1, 4.2, 4.8](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "is located more than 7.5 metres from any residential" … "such run area is located more than 7.5 metres from every boundary" … "erect and maintain locking enclosures or"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit or registration:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Bees:** Beekeeping is 'urban agriculture' in the Zoning Bylaw, a permitted secondary use in the RS-1A, RCH-1 and RCH-2 zones (it is not listed for RS-1). Bee hives must be inaccessible to wildlife (Solid Waste Management Bylaw s. 6.1(s)).
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016, s. 6.1(s)(ii)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)
  - Official wording: "bee hives and bird feeders are inaccessible to Wildlife;"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017, s. 2 (Agriculture, urban); 9.2.2, 9.3.2, 9.4.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "edible berries, fruits, nuts and vegetables as well as the keeping of" … "honey bees (Apis mellifera);" … "Secondary Suite /Coach House Urban Agriculture"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other livestock:** Horses, sheep, goats, mules, asses, swine, rabbits, poultry, llamas, cows and fur-bearing animals count as 'animals'. One animal needs 2 acres and each extra animal 1 more acre, not counting the dwelling, garage or garden.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 2, 4.6](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "means a horse, sheep, goat, mule, ass , swine," … "2 acres of land is provided for one animal"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Anmore Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Anmore Animal Control Bylaw No. 96"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf>) treats poultry as "animals". Zoning decides where animals may be kept ([Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf>)).

- **Parcel under 1 acre:** no more than 12 adult poultry, and no roosters.
- **Parcel over 1 acre:** no more than 24 poultry, and only 1 rooster.
- **Separate 2-acre rule (s. 4.6):** one animal needs 2 acres and each extra animal 1 more acre, not counting land under the dwelling, garage or garden. The bylaw does not explain how this applies to small flocks on small lots.

## Good to know

- A building or structure for animals must be more than 7.5 m from any residential dwelling on an adjoining property, or meet Zoning Bylaw setbacks, whichever is greater. A run area must be more than 7.5 m from every boundary line. Animals must be fenced or enclosed on your own property.
- Bees: beekeeping is "urban agriculture" in the Zoning Bylaw, a permitted secondary use in the RS-1A, RCH-1 and RCH-2 zones (not listed for RS-1). Hives must be inaccessible to wildlife under the [Solid Waste Management Bylaw](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf>).
- Other livestock (horses, sheep, goats, mules, asses, swine, rabbits, llamas, cows and fur-bearing animals) count as "animals" with the same 2-acre rule.
- No hen permit, licence or registration is stated in the bylaw, fee schedule or the Village's permits page.
- Call Village Hall at 604-469-9877 before buying birds.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf)

## Related questions

- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/how-many-pets.md)
- [Anmore yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/yard-waste.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-chickens.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-chickens.md)
- [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/backyard-chickens.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 96-1993 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-96-1993-Animal-Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 554-2016 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bylaw-554-2016-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2025-03-23.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore RV, boat and trailer parking rules
question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?"
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category: Parking, tickets and driving
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# Anmore RV, boat and trailer parking rules

**Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, an RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg may not park on a highway, and no vehicle may stay over 72 consecutive hours. On your lot you may keep one RV or utility trailer plus one boat; a bigger lot allows one more RV or trailer.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice: $200 for an RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg on a highway; $200 for an unattached trailer; $300 for over 72 hours; $500 for camping on a highway.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Online: Bylaw complaint form (see Reporting Concerns), https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/
- Phone: Bylaw Department, 604-828-4987 (Regular Village hours. Does not answer text messages.)
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877

## Key facts

- **On the street:** No RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg may park on a highway except while moving, loading or unloading. No unattached trailer on a highway. No vehicle over 72 consecutive hours. Commercial vehicles may not park on a municipal highway 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Parking Bylaw 308-2001, s. 9).
  - Source: [Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018, s. 7.10, 7.6, 7.5](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-586-2018-Highway-Regulation-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A person must not Park a Recreational Vehicle or any vehicle having a licensed" … "A person must not Park on a Highway an Unattached Trailer that is:" … "a period exceeding seventy-two (72) consecutive hours."
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Parking Regulation Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Commercial vehicles may not park" … "between the hours of 8 p.m. to 8 a.m."
  - Source: [Parking Regulation and Enforcement Bylaw No. 308-2001, s. 9](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-308-2001-Parking-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Commercial Vehicles may not park on any Municipal Highway between"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **On your property:** One RV (up to 5,500 kg) or utility trailer (up to 3,000 kg) plus one boat; over 2,024 m², one more RV or trailer. Licensed to the owner, 1.0 m from front and side lines, screened by 1.8 m evergreens (trailers over 4 m only; not under 15 days). Over 5,500 kg barred except RS-1 parcels of 4,047 m² or more.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017, s. 5.15.3, 5.15.5, 5.15.6](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "One recreation vehicle which does not exceed a manufacturer’s gross vehicle" … "One pleasure boat kept not for gain, rent or sale;" … "for parcels larger than 2024 m2, one additional recreational vehicle or utility trailer as" … "Licensed and registered to the owner or occupier of the parcel;" … "Stored or parked at least 1.0 m away from the front parcel line, interior side parcel line" … "storage or parking of any vehicle, trailer or similar conveyance which exceeds a" … "The parking or storage of a recreation vehicle, utility trailer (over 4 m in length) or" … "One recreation vehicle which does not exceed a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Living in an RV:** On a lot, a tent or trailer used for habitation is prohibited in all zones unless the Zoning Bylaw says otherwise. On a highway or boulevard, camping in a tent, trailer, motor home or other RV is banned between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., unless a Highway Use Permit allows it.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017, s. 6.2(a)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a tent or trailer used for habitation, except as specifically permitted in this"
  - Source: [Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018, s. 4.2(t)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-586-2018-Highway-Regulation-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf)
  - Official wording: "camp on a Highway or Boulevard on any day between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00" … "p.m., whether in a tent, tent trailer, Truck camper, trailer, motor home or" … "other Recreational Vehicle;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg on a highway $200; unattached trailer $200; over 72 hours $300; camping on a highway $500; 6+ vehicles on a lot $500. Municipal ticket: $200, $400, $300, $800, $500.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Highway Regulation and Zoning](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Park recreational vehicle or vehicle 7.10 $200 $140 $260" … "Park unattached trailer on a 7.6 $200 $140 $260" … "Parked in excess of 72 hours 7.5 $300 $210 $390" … "Camp on a highway 4.2(t) $500 $350 $500" … "Parking 6 or more vehicles 5.15.5(a) $500 $350 $500"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 3](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "7.6 Park unattached trailer on a highway $400" … "7.10 Park recreational vehicle or vehicle with GVW over 5,500kg in $200" … "Parked in excess of 72 hours $300" … "Park unattached trailer on a highway $400" … "Camp on a Highway $800"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018 (s. 7); Parking Regulation and Enforcement Bylaw No. 308-2001 (s. 9); Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (s. 5.15, 6.2)
  - Source: [Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018, s. 1.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-586-2018-Highway-Regulation-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017"
  - Source: [Parking Regulation and Enforcement Bylaw No. 308-2001, s. 9](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-308-2001-Parking-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Commercial Vehicles may not park on any Municipal Highway between"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

**On the street.** Under the [Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-586-2018-Highway-Regulation-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf>) (s. 7), no RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg may park on a highway except while moving, loading or unloading. No unattached trailer may stay on a highway, and no vehicle may stay more than 72 consecutive hours. Under the [Parking Regulation and Enforcement Bylaw No. 308-2001](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-308-2001-Parking-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf>), commercial vehicles may not park on a municipal highway from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

**On your property.** The [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf>) (s. 5.15) allows one RV (up to 5,500 kg) or utility trailer (up to 3,000 kg) plus one boat; on a lot over 2,024 m², one more RV or trailer.

## Good to know

- Vehicles on a lot must be licensed to the owner and kept 1.0 m from the front and side lot lines. Trailers over 4 m must be screened by 1.8 m evergreens, unless parked under 15 days.
- Vehicles over 5,500 kg are barred except on RS-1 parcels of 4,047 m² or more, and those may not be kept in the front or exterior side yard.
- Living in a tent or trailer on a lot is prohibited in all zones unless the Zoning Bylaw says otherwise. On a highway or boulevard, camping in a tent, trailer, motor home or other RV is banned between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., unless a Highway Use Permit allows it.
- **Fines:** a bylaw notice is $200 for an RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg on a highway, $200 for an unattached trailer, $300 for over 72 hours, $500 for camping on a highway and $500 for 6 or more vehicles on a lot. The municipal ticket amounts are $200, $400, $300, $800 and $500, so the two lists differ for the trailer and camping offences. Confirm with the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-586-2018-Highway-Regulation-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf)
- [Parking Regulation and Enforcement Bylaw No. 308-2001 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-308-2001-Parking-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Anmore noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/noise-rules.md)
- [Anmore unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/unsightly-property.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 586-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-586-2018-Highway-Regulation-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Parking Regulation and Enforcement Bylaw No. 308-2001 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-308-2001-Parking-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-05-15.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Anmore noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Anmore?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Anmore
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Anmore noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

**Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Anmore?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, there are no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. The Noise Control Bylaw bans noise that disturbs neighbours, limits daytime noise to 80 decibels and night noise (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) to 50, and restricts construction to set hours.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $250 for most noise offences; $200 for animal noise and generator testing; $300 for commercial filming noise without a permit.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Online: Bylaw complaint form (see Reporting Concerns), https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/
- Phone: Bylaw Department, 604-828-4987 (Regular Village hours. Does not answer text messages.)
- Phone: Coquitlam RCMP (non-emergency), 604-945-1550

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No one may make, cause or allow noise that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby. Owners and occupiers may not let their property be used that way, and may not let an animal's noise disturb others.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011, s. 4, 5, 6](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-517-2011-Anmore-Noise-Control-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-12-08.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall make, cause, or permit to be made or caused, anywhere in the" … "No owner or occupier of property shall allow that property to be used so that a noise or" … "No person shall allow any animal in their control or possession which, by its calls, cries,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Quiet hours:** No general quiet hours. Nighttime is defined as 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Music or other amplified sound that disturbs is banned Sunday to Thursday before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday before 9:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011, s. 3, s. 7](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-517-2011-Anmore-Noise-Control-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-12-08.pdf)
  - Official wording: "“nighttime” means the hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m." … "Sunday through Thursday before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m." … "Friday and Saturday before 9:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Construction hours:** Construction for profit or gain that disturbs the neighbourhood is banned Monday to Friday before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m., Saturdays before 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., Sundays and statutory holidays always. Non-profit work on your own premises is exempt Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat 9-6, Sun and holidays 10-4.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011, s. 8, s. 12(c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-517-2011-Anmore-Noise-Control-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-12-08.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Monday through Friday, before 7:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m." … "Saturdays, before 9:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m." … "Sundays or Statutory Holidays, at any time." … "provided that such construction is not being carried out for profit or gain" … "No person shall carry out construction in any manner for profit or gain which disturbs"
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011, s. 12(c)(iii)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-517-2011-Anmore-Noise-Control-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-12-08.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Sundays or Statutory Holidays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00" … "Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other limits:** Daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) noise must not exceed 80 decibels and nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) noise must not exceed 50 decibels at the point of reception. Heavy equipment may not be moved to or from a work site Monday to Friday before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., Saturdays before 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., or on Sundays and statutory holidays. Emergency generators may be tested once a month for up to 30 minutes, in daytime only.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011, s. 4, 9, 11](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-517-2011-Anmore-Noise-Control-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-12-08.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Daytime noise shall not exceed 80 decibels as detected by a sound level" … "Nighttime noise shall not exceed 50 decibels as detected by a sound level" … "Monday through Friday, before 7:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m." … "An emergency generator must not be tested more than once per month and for more"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, business hours:** Submit the Village's official bylaw complaint form (noise is listed), or call the Bylaw Department at 604-828-4987 during regular Village hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
  - Source: [Reporting Concerns](https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/)
  - Official wording: "noise infractions" … "Please submit all complaints via the Village of Anmore’s complaint form." … "You can also contact the Bylaw Department by phone at 604-828-4987 during regular Village hours."
  - Source: [Contact Us](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/)
  - Official wording: "Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, after hours:** No after-hours noise line is listed. Complaints received outside regular Village hours are not reviewed until the next shift, and the Bylaw Department does not respond to text messages. The Reporting page lists Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency at 604-945-1550.
  - Source: [Reporting Concerns](https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/)
  - Official wording: "Complaints received outside of these hours will not be reviewed until the next shift." … "The Bylaw Department does not respond to text messages." … "For other safety-related contact information, see below:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $250 for general noise, owner or occupier noise, amplified sound, construction after hours and moving heavy equipment after hours; $200 for animal noise and generator testing; $300 for commercial filming noise without a permit. Pay $175 / $140 / $210 within 14 days; after 30 days $325 / $260 / $390. The municipal ticket schedule lists the same base amounts.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Noise Control Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Person who makes noise which 4. $250 $175 $325" … "Animal noise which disturbs 6. $200 $140 $260" … "Construction noise after hours 8. $250 $175 $325" … "Noise from commercial filming 10. $300 $210 $390"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 4](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Person who makes noise which disturbs $250" … "Animal noise which disturbs $200"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011 (consolidated with Amendment Bylaw No. 727-2025)
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-517-2011-Anmore-Noise-Control-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-12-08.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011"
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-517-2011-Anmore-Noise-Control-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-12-08.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Noise Control Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 727-2025"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-517-2011-Anmore-Noise-Control-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-12-08.pdf>) bans noise that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or nearby people. Owners and occupiers may not let their property be used that way, or let an animal's noise disturb others. Nighttime is 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Nothing sets fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.

## Good to know

- **Decibels:** daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) noise must not exceed 80 decibels; nighttime must not exceed 50, measured at the point of reception.
- **Music or amplified sound that disturbs:** banned Sunday to Thursday before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday before 9:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
- **Construction for profit or gain that disturbs:** banned Monday to Friday before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m., Saturdays before 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., and always on Sundays and statutory holidays. Non-profit work on your own premises is exempt Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sundays and holidays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- **Heavy equipment** may not be moved to or from a work site Monday to Friday before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., Saturdays before 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., or on Sundays and statutory holidays.
- Emergency generators may be tested once a month for up to 30 minutes, in daytime only.
- **To complain:** submit the Village's bylaw complaint form (noise is listed) or call the Bylaw Department at 604-828-4987 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). No after-hours noise line is listed; complaints outside hours are not reviewed until the next shift, and the Bylaw Department does not answer text messages. Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency is 604-945-1550.
- **Fines:** a bylaw notice is $250 for general noise, owner or occupier noise, amplified sound, construction after hours and moving heavy equipment after hours. Animal noise and generator testing are $200; commercial filming noise without a permit is $300. Pay $175, $140 or $210 within 14 days; after 30 days they are $325, $260 or $390. The municipal ticket schedule lists the same base amounts.

## Official forms and pages

- [Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-517-2011-Anmore-Noise-Control-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-12-08.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Anmore dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Anmore fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fireworks.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/noise-rules.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/noise-rules.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/noise-rules.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/noise-rules.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Noise Control Bylaw No. 517-2011 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-517-2011-Anmore-Noise-Control-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-12-08.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Reporting Concerns, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore unsightly property rules and how to report
question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Anmore?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Anmore unsightly property rules and how to report

**Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Anmore?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, the Property Maintenance Bylaw bans untidy or unsightly property and rubbish piling up. Report it with the Village's online bylaw complaint form or call the Bylaw Department at 604-828-4987. A bylaw notice for it is $300.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $300 ($210 if paid within 14 days; $390 if paid more than 30 days after or unpaid).  
**How long:** The Bylaw Enforcement Officer may give written notice to comply within 14 days.  
**Where:**
- Online: Bylaw complaint form (see Reporting Concerns), https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/
- Phone: Bylaw Department, 604-828-4987 (Regular Village hours. Does not answer text messages.)

## Key facts

- **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must not let rubbish or noxious matter collect around their premises, throw rubbish or broken glass in open places, or let property be or stay untidy or unsightly. 'Untidy or unsightly' includes piles of building materials (without a building permit), filth, discarded materials and rubbish, fallen or discarded building materials, graffiti, and garbage not in a covered container or in a receptacle animals can open.
  - Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 188-1996, s. 2(c), 3, 4, 5](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Property-Maintenance-Bylaw-No.-188-1996.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No owner or occupier of real property shall cause or permit that property to become or" … "the presence of graffiti, whether in the form of pictures or words, on real property or on the" … "the accumulation of garbage not contained in a covered container or that is" … "No person shall deposit or throw bottles, broken glass or other rubbish in any open place."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** Submit the Village's official bylaw complaint form (nuisances are listed) or call the Bylaw Department at 604-828-4987 during regular Village hours.
  - Source: [Reporting Concerns](https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/)
  - Official wording: "nuisances" … "Please submit all complaints via the Village of Anmore’s complaint form." … "You can also contact the Bylaw Department by phone at 604-828-4987 during regular Village hours."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What happens next:** The Bylaw Enforcement Officer may give written notice (personal delivery or registered mail) to comply within 14 days. If the owner does not, the Village may enter and remove the items at the owner's expense. Unpaid costs on December 31 are added to the property taxes as taxes in arrears.
  - Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 188-1996, s. 11, 12](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Property-Maintenance-Bylaw-No.-188-1996.pdf)
  - Official wording: "may give written notice to that person to comply within fourteen (14) days of delivery of a notice" … "at the expense" … "if such charge remains unpaid on December 31 in"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $300 for untidy or unsightly property, letting rubbish accumulate and similar offences ($210 if paid within 14 days; $390 if paid more than 30 days after or unpaid). The municipal ticket schedule also lists $300.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Property Maintenance Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Untidy or Unsightly property 5 $300 $210 $390"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 13](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "5 Untidy or Unsightly property $300"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving" … "if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 188-1996
  - Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 188-1996, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Property-Maintenance-Bylaw-No.-188-1996.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 188-1996"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 188-1996](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Property-Maintenance-Bylaw-No.-188-1996.pdf>) says owners and occupiers must not let rubbish or noxious matter collect around their premises, throw rubbish or broken glass in open places, or let property be or stay untidy or unsightly. "Untidy or unsightly" includes piles of building materials (without a building permit), filth, discarded materials and rubbish, fallen or discarded building materials, graffiti, and garbage not in a covered container or in a receptacle animals can open. The bylaw also bans an activity that creates a nuisance for another parcel.

## Steps

1. Submit the Village's [bylaw complaint form](<https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/>) (nuisances are listed), or call the Bylaw Department at 604-828-4987 during regular Village hours.
2. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer may give the owner written notice, by personal delivery or registered mail, to comply within 14 days.
3. If the owner does not comply, the Village may enter and remove the items at the owner's expense.

## Good to know

- Unpaid costs on December 31 are added to the property taxes.
- A bylaw notice is $300 ($210 if paid within 14 days; $390 if paid more than 30 days after or unpaid). The municipal ticket schedule also lists $300.
- The bylaw allows a court penalty of up to $2,000 per offence, with each day a separate offence.
- The bylaw does not set a grass or weed height limit.

## Official forms and pages

- [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 188-1996 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Property-Maintenance-Bylaw-No.-188-1996.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Anmore noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/noise-rules.md)
- [Anmore garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/garbage-collection.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/unsightly-property.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/unsightly-property.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/unsightly-property.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/unsightly-property.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/unsightly-property.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 188-1996 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Property-Maintenance-Bylaw-No.-188-1996.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Reporting Concerns, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/living-in-anmore/reporting-concerns/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore backyard fire and burning rules
question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Anmore?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Anmore
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Anmore backyard fire and burning rules

**Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Anmore?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, a campfire needs a permit from the Fire Chief ($25 a year for 1 to 5 sites). Burning yard waste, garden refuse, construction waste or land clearing material is not allowed at any time. Check the Village website for current fire bans.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Campfire permit: $25 per year for 1 to 5 sites; $50 per year for more than 5 sites. Bylaw notice $200 for no permit or burning prohibited materials.  
**How long:** Apply with the online application; staff then email to arrange payment.  
**Where:**
- Online: Campfire permit application, https://anmore.com/campfire-permit-application/
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** Allowed only with a campfire permit. Permit terms: on the owner's own property; fuel no bigger than 0.5 m x 0.5 m x 0.5 m; dry, seasoned, untreated wood only; in a metal ring, rock pit or outdoor fireplace; a competent adult present at all times; not within 7.6 m (25 feet) of combustibles, buildings or property lines; no fires in windy conditions. Propane or natural gas CSA-approved fire pits and heaters are exempt from the permit.
  - Source: [Campfire Permit Application, Terms & Conditions](https://anmore.com/campfire-permit-application/)
  - Official wording: "Fuel volume of the campfire shall not exceed .5 meters x .5 meters x .5 meters" … "All campfires shall consist of dry seasoned, untreated wood." … "The campfire must be contained in a metal ring or a rock pit or an outdoor fireplace." … "No campfire within 7.6 meters (25 feet) of all combustibles, buildings or property lines." … "A competent adult must be present at the campfire at all times." … "No campfires during windy conditions that may cause sparks or burning brands to"
  - Source: [Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, s. 21.1, 21.2(b)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-578-2018-Fire-Protection-Consolidated-Feb-20.pdf)
  - Official wording: "without first obtaining a permit to do" … "natural gas or propane fueled outdoor heating appliances used such as umbrella"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Burning yard waste:** Not allowed. No one may burn garden refuse (grass and other clippings, leaves, tree and shrub prunings, cuttings and light material), construction-site waste, or land clearing materials at any time.
  - Source: [Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, s. 22](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-578-2018-Fire-Protection-Consolidated-Feb-20.pdf)
  - Official wording: "garden refuse, in the nature of grass and other clippings, leaves, tree and shrub" … "prunings, cuttings and light material;" … "any waste material from construction sites; or"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit:** Yes. A permit from the Fire Chief (Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department) is needed for any open-air fire. Apply with the Village's online campfire permit application; staff then email to arrange payment. Fee: $25 per year for 1 to 5 sites; $50 per year for more than 5 sites.
  - Source: [Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, s. 21.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-578-2018-Fire-Protection-Consolidated-Feb-20.pdf)
  - Official wording: "without first obtaining a permit to do" … "so, from the Fire Chief."
  - Source: [Campfire Permit Application](https://anmore.com/campfire-permit-application/)
  - Official wording: "You will receive a confirmation email and then a follow-up email from the Village Staff once approved to arrange payment."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A, Fire Protection](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Class 1a 1 to 5 sites, camp fire permits, ceremonial fires & $25.00/annum" … "Class 1b more than 5 sites, camp fire permits, ceremonial $50.00/annum"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fire bans:** The Fire Chief may by written order restrict or prohibit campfires and open-air burning, and may declare an open-air fire ban that makes permits inactive at once; fires burning must then be put out promptly. Check the Village website for current fire bans and the fire danger rating (also posted by the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department).
  - Source: [Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, s. 4.1, 21.14](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-578-2018-Fire-Protection-Consolidated-Feb-20.pdf)
  - Official wording: "may, by written order, restrict or prohibit any of the" … "all open air fire permits for the" … "specified classification become immediately inactive"
  - Source: [Campfire Permit Application, Terms & Conditions](https://anmore.com/campfire-permit-application/)
  - Official wording: "Prior to igniting your campfire please visit anmore.com to check if there are any current fire bans in place."
  - Source: [Reminder: get your campfire permit (news post, June 5, 2025)](https://anmore.com/2025/06/05/reminder-get-your-campfire-permit/)
  - Official wording: "always monitor the current Fire Danger Rating which will be posted on the Village website"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Instead of burning:** Put grass, tree and hedge clippings and branches into the weekly organics (kitchen and yard waste) cart. Take large amounts of yard waste to the Metro Vancouver United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (cost may apply).
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/)
  - Official wording: "grass, tree and hedge clippings" … "Take large amounts of yard waste to the United Boulevard Recycling And Waste Centre (cost may apply)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $200 for no open air fire permit (s. 21.1) and $200 for 'burning prohibited materials' (listed under s. 21.4); $140 if paid within 14 days, $260 after 30 days. The municipal ticket schedule also lists $200 each. The permit form says 'a minimum fine of $100.00'. (Sources differ: The campfire permit form says breaking its terms 'may result in a minimum fine of $100.00, plus the loss of your campfire permit for one year'; the ticket schedules say $200. Value follows the bylaw schedules.)
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Fire Protection Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Failure to obtain open air fire 21.1 $200 $140 $260" … "Burning prohibited materials 21.4 $200 $140 $260" … "Failure to obtain open air fire"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Failure to obtain open air fire permit 21.1 $200" … "Burning prohibited materials 21.4 $200"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving" … "if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018 (s. 21 Open Air Fires, s. 22 Prohibited Materials)
  - Source: [Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, s. 1.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-578-2018-Fire-Protection-Consolidated-Feb-20.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Fire Protection Bylaw No."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-578-2018-Fire-Protection-Consolidated-Feb-20.pdf>), a permit from the Fire Chief (Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department) is needed for any open-air fire. Propane or natural gas CSA-approved fire pits and heaters are exempt from the permit.

## Steps

1. Complete the [online campfire permit application](<https://anmore.com/campfire-permit-application/>).
2. Staff email you to arrange payment: $25 per year for 1 to 5 sites, $50 per year for more than 5 sites.
3. Follow the permit terms: your own property; fuel no bigger than 0.5 m x 0.5 m x 0.5 m; dry, seasoned, untreated wood only; a metal ring, rock pit or outdoor fireplace; a competent adult present at all times; not within 7.6 m (25 feet) of combustibles, buildings or property lines; no fires in windy conditions.

## Good to know

- **Burning yard waste is not allowed.** No one may burn garden refuse, construction-site waste or land clearing materials at any time, even with a permit.
- Put grass, tree and hedge clippings and branches in the weekly organics cart. Take large amounts to the Metro Vancouver United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (cost may apply).
- The Fire Chief may restrict or prohibit campfires and open-air burning by written order, or declare an open-air fire ban that makes permits inactive at once. Check the Village website for current bans and the fire danger rating.
- Campfires are not permitted in Belcarra at any time, according to a Village news post.
- A bylaw notice is $200 for no open air fire permit and $200 for burning prohibited materials ($140 if paid within 14 days; $260 after 30 days). The permit form says "a minimum fine of $100", but the ticket schedules say $200, so confirm with the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Campfire Permit Application, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/campfire-permit-application/)
- [Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-578-2018-Fire-Protection-Consolidated-Feb-20.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/yard-waste.md)
- [Anmore fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fireworks.md)
- [Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-fire.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-fire.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/backyard-fire.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-fire.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-fire.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [Campfire Permit Application, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/campfire-permit-application/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Reminder: get your campfire permit (news post, June 5, 2025), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/2025/06/05/reminder-get-your-campfire-permit/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-578-2018-Fire-Protection-Consolidated-Feb-20.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Garbage & Recycling, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/services/garbage-recycling/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore fireworks rules
question: "Are fireworks allowed in Anmore?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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owner_body: Village of Anmore
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Anmore fireworks rules

**Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Anmore?

**Short answer:** In Anmore, only low hazard fireworks (such as fountains, Roman candles and sparklers) may be set off, and only between October 24 and November 1. At other times you need authorization from the Fire Chief or Chief Administrative Officer. Under-18s may not possess fireworks.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Permit to set off fireworks outside the window: $25 (non-refundable), plus $50 an hour for extra inspections. Permit to sell: $50. Bylaw notice $150 for unauthorized use or possession.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877

## Key facts

- **Setting off fireworks:** Only low hazard recreational fireworks (Class 7.2.2, such as fountains, Roman candles and sparklers) may be possessed or set off, and only between October 24 and November 1; no permit is needed for those. At any other time, or for high hazard fireworks, it is unlawful unless the Fire Chief or Chief Administrative Officer authorizes it. Setting off fireworks on a public street, lane or place needs the property owner's written permission and a permit. People under 18 may not possess fireworks.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 569-2017, s. 6.1, 5.4, 6.2, 5.3.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-569-2017-Fireworks.pdf)
  - Official wording: "except low hazard fireworks for recreation (Class 7.2.2) between" … "October 24 to November 1 in any year, whereby a permit is not required." … "written permission from the property owner where the fireworks are to be" … "for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years" … "old to possess fireworks or firecrackers for any reason."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Selling fireworks:** Selling is allowed only from October 24 to October 30, with both a business licence and a permit. Sales stop at 9:00 p.m. on October 30. Applications are due by the end of the first business day after October 7. No sales from vehicles, trailers or temporary structures, and none to anyone under 18.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 569-2017, s. 5.4.3-5.4.6, 5.3](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-569-2017-Fireworks.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A Business Licence and Valid Permit are required for the selling of" … "The selling of fireworks is only permitted between October 24 to October" … "The sales, distribution or storage of fireworks in or from vehicles, trailers" … "to a person under the age of eighteen (18) years old"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What counts as fireworks:** High hazard fireworks (Class 7.2.1: rockets, shells, large wheels, fountains, mines and the like) and low hazard fireworks (Class 7.2.2: showers, fountains, Roman candles, volcanoes, pinwheels and sparklers). 'Firecrackers' are small fireworks with entwined fuses used only as noisemakers. Fireworks with a practical use, such as distress signals and highway flares, are excluded.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 569-2017, s. 2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-569-2017-Fireworks.pdf)
  - Official wording: "such as firework showers, fountains," … "golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles, volcanoes, and sparklers but" … "means small fireworks with entwined fuses used solely as noisemakers"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit:** Outside the October 24 to November 1 window, a permit to set off fireworks comes from the Fire Chief or Chief Administrative Officer: $25 application and permit fee (non-refundable), plus $50 an hour for extra site inspections. A permit to sell fireworks costs $50.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 569-2017, s. 5.4.1, Schedule A](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-569-2017-Fireworks.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Application and Permit Fee for Discharge of fireworks $25.00" … "Application Fee and Permit Fee for sale of fireworks $50.00" … "Additional Site Inspections for sale or discharge of fireworks $50.00/hour"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $150 for unauthorized use or possession (pay $105 within 14 days; $195 if paid more than 30 days after or unpaid); $200 for selling without authorization; $100 for improper storage. The municipal ticket schedule lists the same base amounts.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Fireworks Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Unauthorized use or possession of 6.1 $150 $105 $195" … "Selling fireworks without 5.1 $200 $140 $260" … "Improper storage of fireworks 4.3 $100 $70 $130"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 17](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "6.1 Unauthorized use or possession of fireworks $150"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving" … "if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Fireworks Bylaw No. 569-2017
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 569-2017, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-569-2017-Fireworks.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Fireworks Bylaw No. 569-2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Fireworks Bylaw No. 569-2017](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-569-2017-Fireworks.pdf>) allows only low hazard recreational fireworks (Class 7.2.2: showers, fountains, Roman candles, volcanoes, pinwheels and sparklers) to be possessed or set off, and only between October 24 and November 1. No permit is needed for those. High hazard fireworks (Class 7.2.1: rockets, shells, large wheels, mines and the like) are unlawful unless the Fire Chief or Chief Administrative Officer authorizes them.

## Good to know

- **Outside the window**, fireworks are unlawful unless the Fire Chief or Chief Administrative Officer authorizes them. The permit is $25 (non-refundable), plus $50 an hour for extra site inspections.
- Setting off fireworks on a public street, lane or place needs the property owner's written permission and a permit.
- People under 18 may not possess fireworks.
- Fireworks may not be set off within 300 m of a hospital, nursing home, school or church unless the Fire Chief or Chief Administrative Officer and the owner consent.
- **Selling** is allowed only from October 24 to October 30, with both a business licence and a permit ($50). Sales stop at 9:00 p.m. on October 30. No sales from vehicles, trailers or temporary structures, and none to anyone under 18.
- A bylaw notice is $150 for unauthorized use or possession ($105 if paid within 14 days; $195 if paid more than 30 days after or unpaid), $200 for selling without authorization and $100 for improper storage. The bylaw also allows a court fine of up to $5,000 or six months in jail, or both.
- The Fees and Charges Bylaw gives slightly different permit dates (November 1 to October 23). Confirm with the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fireworks Bylaw No. 569-2017 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-569-2017-Fireworks.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/backyard-fire.md)
- [Anmore noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/noise-rules.md)
- [Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fireworks.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fireworks.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/fireworks.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fireworks.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/fireworks.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fireworks.md)

## Sources

- [Fireworks Bylaw No. 569-2017 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-569-2017-Fireworks.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work
question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Anmore?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Anmore bylaw fines and how tickets work

**Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Anmore?

**Short answer:** Anmore issues bylaw notices and municipal tickets. Bylaw notice fines range from $100 for a dog off leash to $300 for an unsightly property and $500 for cutting a tree without a permit. Pay within 14 days for about 70% of the amount.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice amounts: dog off leash $100; no dog licence $100; noise $250 (animal noise $200); untidy or unsightly property $300; parking on a boulevard $200; parked over 72 hours $300; unauthorized fireworks $150; Stage 1 water restriction offence $100; cutting a tree without a permit $500 per tree; operating without a business licence $500.  
**How long:** Pay or dispute within 14 days of receiving the notice.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** Anmore uses two systems. Bylaw notices under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw (small amounts, early and late amounts, a dispute adjudication registry). Municipal ticket information under the Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw (fixed fines for listed offences). Tickets may be issued by RCMP members, bylaw enforcement officers, building official, fire chief and chief administrative officer, depending on the bylaw.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 3, 7](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule A of this bylaw may be dealt with by bylaw" … "Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, s. 3, 4](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the bylaws listed in Column 2 of Schedule 1 which forms part of this bylaw to this" … "designed as ticket offence bylaws for the purpose of section 264 of the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Common fines:** Bylaw notice amounts: dog off leash $100; no dog licence $100; noise $250 (animal noise $200); untidy or unsightly property $300; parking on a boulevard $200; parked over 72 hours $300; unauthorized fireworks $150; Stage 1 water restriction offence $100; cutting a tree without a permit $500 per tree; operating without a business licence $500.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dog off leash 5.10 $100 $70 $130" … "Untidy or Unsightly property 5 $300 $210 $390" … "Parking on any Boulevard in the 6 $200 $140 $260" … "Cutting trees without a permit 3 $500 per" … "Stage 1 Restrictions Offence 6.3 a) $100 $70 $130"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 4, 8](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Person who makes noise which disturbs $250" … "Cutting Trees without A Permit 3 $1,000.00 per tree"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying early:** Pay within 14 days of receiving (or being presumed to receive) the bylaw notice for the 'Penalty with Discount', usually 70% of the penalty (for example $70 instead of $100, $175 instead of $250, $350 instead of $500). Some building permit penalties have no discount (N/A).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving" … "if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being" … "Fail to obtain a permit 6.1 $500 N/A N/A"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fail to obtain a permit 6.1 $500 N/A N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying late:** If paid more than 30 days after receiving the notice, or still unpaid, the 'Penalty with Surcharge' applies (for example $130 instead of $100, $325 instead of $250); for $500 penalties it stays $500. An unsuccessful dispute adds $25.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4(c), 6(b)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "or where the penalty remains" … "unpaid, the penalty is listed in the column noted “Penalty with Surcharge” of" … "an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days of receiving the notice, either pay or request dispute adjudication by completing the notice and delivering or mailing it to the Village at 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, B.C. V3H 5G9, or leaving it in the after-hours mailbox at Village Hall. A notice cannot be disputed after 14 days. Someone who loses a dispute pays an additional $25.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 5, 6](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "within 14 days of the date on" … "2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, B.C. V3H 5G9, or by leaving it in the" … "no person may dispute the bylaw notice contravention more" … "an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 732-2026); Anmore Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 1 and cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No." … "Anmore Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 732-2026"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Anmore uses two ticket systems. **Bylaw notices** fall under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf>): small amounts, with early and late amounts and a dispute adjudication process. **Municipal tickets** fall under the [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009](<https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf>): fixed fines for listed offences. Tickets may be issued by RCMP members, bylaw enforcement officers, the building official, the fire chief and the chief administrative officer, depending on the bylaw.

## Steps

1. Within 14 days of receiving the notice, either pay or ask for dispute adjudication.
2. To dispute, complete the notice and deliver or mail it to 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, B.C. V3H 5G9, or leave it in the after-hours mailbox at Village Hall.

## Good to know

- **Examples (bylaw notice):** dog off leash $100; no dog licence $100; noise $250 (animal noise $200); untidy or unsightly property $300; parking on a boulevard $200; parked over 72 hours $300; unauthorized fireworks $150; Stage 1 water restriction offence $100; cutting a tree without a permit $500 per tree; operating without a business licence $500.
- **Pay early:** within 14 days you pay the "penalty with discount", usually 70% of the penalty. Some building permit penalties have no discount.
- **Pay late:** after more than 30 days, or if still unpaid, the "penalty with surcharge" applies. For $500 penalties it stays $500.
- A notice cannot be disputed after 14 days. Someone who loses a dispute pays an additional $25.
- The municipal ticket schedule lists a higher tree-cutting fine ($1,000 per tree). Confirm which applies with the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/noise-rules.md)
- [Anmore dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Anmore fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fireworks.md)
- [Anmore watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/water-restrictions.md)
- [Anmore unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/unsightly-property.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/bylaw-fines.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "Do I need a business licence in Anmore, and how do I get one?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Starting and running a business
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# Anmore business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

**Question:** Do I need a business licence in Anmore, and how do I get one?

**Short answer:** Yes. Anyone who operates a business or any commercial activity in Anmore, including trades and contractors working there, needs a Village business licence for each business. Fees run from $110 to $400 a year depending on the business. Apply in person at Village Hall or pay online through OptionPay.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Annual fees: home based business $110; bed & breakfast $110; child day care $110 (10 or fewer) or $165 (11 or more); contractor $165; any business not listed $165; animal boarding $400; film company $400; mobile food truck $400; transfer of licence $10. Half price if issued after July 1 (not for semi-annual licences).  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Online: Business Licence Application, https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Anyone who operates a business or any form of commercial activity in the Village needs a licence for each business. All trades and contractors working in Anmore must hold a valid Village business licence.
  - Source: [Business Licence, Business Licence page](https://anmore.com/building-development/business-licence/)
  - Official wording: "ANY PERSON planning to operate a business or any form of commercial activity, must possess a valid business licence"
  - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999, s. 4](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Every person who owns or operates any business within the Village shall apply"
  - Source: [Building &amp; Renovating - Village of Anmore, Building & Renovating](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/)
  - Official wording: "All trades working on your construction project must have a valid business licence to work in the Village of Anmore."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Annual fees per the Fees and Charges Bylaw include: home based business $110; bed & breakfast $110; child day care $110 (10 or fewer) or $165 (11 or more); contractor $165; any business not listed $165; animal boarding $400; film company $400; mobile food truck $400; transfer of licence $10. A licence issued after July 1 is half price (not for semi-annual licences). (Sources differ: The Business Licencing Bylaw s. 5(a) halves the fee for a licence issued after July 31, while the Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Village page say July 1. The Fees and Charges Bylaw (s. 4) says it prevails.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Business Licences](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Contractor $165.00" … "Any Business not listed above $165.00" … "Accessory Home Based Business $110.00" … "Mobile Food Truck $400.00" … "Transfer Business Licence $10.00" … "annual licence fee prescribed in this schedule shall be reduced by one-half in respect of a"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Check zoning first, then complete the business licence application and pay the fee in person during office hours or online through OptionPay (credit card fees apply). Staff review it with copies of federal, provincial or municipal certificates, and may contact you or arrange an inspection by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
  - Source: [Business Licence, Business Licence page](https://anmore.com/building-development/business-licence/)
  - Official wording: "Please ensure that the location of your intended business has the appropriate zoning." … "The business owner must complete the Business Licence Application Form and pay the application fee in person" … "You may be contacted for further documentation or to schedule an inspection from our Bylaw Enforcement Officer if required."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** Licences run January 1 to December 31 and must be renewed each year; a renewal notice is mailed at the end of the year. Renew by mail (cheque with the renewal stub), in person (cash, cheque or debit) or online through OptionPay. A $50 fee may apply for late renewal. (Sources differ: The bylaw's s. 19-20 refer to renewing before October 31 and an extra $50 if not, which does not match its own s. 14 (December 31) or the Village page.)
  - Source: [Business Licence, Business Licence page](https://anmore.com/building-development/business-licence/)
  - Official wording: "All business licence’s expire on December 31st and must be renewed annually." … "Renew in person during regular business hours" … "Renew online by paying through our third party provider OptionPay"
  - Source: [Renew Business Licences for 2026, news post, Dec 18, 2025](https://anmore.com/2025/12/18/renew-business-licences-for-2026/)
  - Official wording: "late payments may incur a $50 fee"
  - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999, s. 14](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "issued on an annual basis the period of the licence is January 1st and expires December"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Inter-community licence:** Only for ride-hailing: Bylaw 679-2023 sets up an Inter-municipal Transportation Network Services (TNS) business licence scheme among participating municipalities.
  - Source: [Inter-municipal TNS Business Licence Bylaw No. 679-2023, s. 1, 2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-679-2023-Anmore-Inter-municipal-TNS-Business-Licence-Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A bylaw to enter into an Intermunicipal TSN Business Licence Scheme" … "There is hereby established an Inter-municipal TNS Business Licence scheme among"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Operating without a licence: bylaw notice $500 ($350 if paid within 14 days; $500 if paid after 30 days). The municipal ticket schedule also lists $500.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Business Licence Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Operating a business without a 33 $500 $350 $500"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 9](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Operating a business without 33 $500.00"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving" … "if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999 (consolidated with Amendments 307-2001 and 565-2017); fees in Anmore Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A
  - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore requires a licence for each business operated in the Village, under the [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf). Fees are set in Schedule A of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf). All trades and contractors working in Anmore must hold a valid Village business licence. Licences run January 1 to December 31.

## Steps

1. Check that your location is zoned for your business (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Complete the Business Licence Application and pay the fee in person during office hours, or online through OptionPay (credit card fees apply).
3. Staff review it with copies of federal, provincial or municipal certificates, and may contact you or arrange an inspection by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
4. Renew each year. A renewal notice is mailed at the end of the year. Renew by mail (cheque with the renewal stub), in person (cash, cheque or debit) or online through OptionPay.

## Good to know

- A $50 fee may apply for late renewal.
- The Business Licencing Bylaw halves the fee for a licence issued after July 31, while the Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Village page say July 1. The Fees and Charges Bylaw says it prevails. Confirm with Village Hall.
- Ride-hailing companies fall under a separate scheme: Bylaw 679-2023 sets up an Inter-municipal Transportation Network Services business licence among participating municipalities.
- Operating without a licence: a bylaw notice is $500 ($350 if paid within 14 days; $500 if paid more than 30 days after); a municipal ticket is also $500.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licence, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/business-licence/)
- [Business Licence Application](https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
- [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/home-based-business.md)
- [Anmore short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/short-term-rental.md)
- [Anmore zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/business-licence.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/business-licence.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licence.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/business-licence.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licence, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/business-licence/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Application, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Renew Business Licences for 2026, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/2025/12/18/renew-business-licences-for-2026/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Inter-municipal TNS Business Licence Bylaw No. 679-2023 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-679-2023-Anmore-Inter-municipal-TNS-Business-Licence-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building &amp; Renovating - Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "Can I run a business from my home in Anmore?"
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# Anmore home-based business rules

**Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Anmore?

**Short answer:** Yes. In Anmore a home occupation is a permitted secondary use in the RS-1, RS-1A, RCH-1 and RCH-2 residential zones if it meets the Zoning Bylaw conditions. You also need a Village business licence, $110 a year for a home based business.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Business licence for an Accessory Home Business or Home Based Business, $110 a year (half if issued after July 1).  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Online: Business Licence Application, https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes. Home occupation is a permitted secondary use in the RS-1, RS-1A, RCH-1 and RCH-2 residential zones, if it meets the conditions in s. 6.5.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 9.1.7(b), 9.2.8(b), 9.3.7(b), 6.5](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Home occupation shall be subject to the requirements of section 6.5." … "In any zone in which a home occupation use is permitted, the following conditions shall be"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. A business licence is required. Fee: $110 a year for an Accessory Home Business or Home Based Business (half if issued after July 1).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Business Licences](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Home Based Business $110.00"
  - Source: [Business Licence Application](https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/)
  - Official wording: "Home Based Business $110"
  - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999, s. 4](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall carry on a business in the Village without a Licence;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** Done entirely inside the house or an accessory building (except horticulture or family daycare); no outside storage; no more than 30% of the principal building's floor area, up to 100 m² (accessory buildings up to 100 m² in total); run by a resident of the dwelling with no more than two full-time employees on the premises; sign no bigger than 0.4 m²; noise no more than 45 decibels across parcel lines; parking per the zone (1 space per employee).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 6.5](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the use within the principal building shall occupy no more than 30% of the floor area of" … "solely operated by a person resident in the dwelling unit" … "the total display area of any outdoor advertising sign shall not exceed 0.4 m2;" … "noise levels exceeding 45 decibels"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 9.1.6](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "1 space per employee for home occupation;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Businesses not allowed:** Automobile, boat or other machinery servicing or repair. No activity that stores materials or products outside, or sends odour, toxic matter, heat, glare, interference, vibration or noise (over 45 decibels) across parcel lines. Retail sale may not be the primary home occupation.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 6.5](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "no automobile, boat, or other machinery servicing repair is permitted as a home" … "in no case shall the retailing of the commodity be the primary home occupation use;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017, s. 6.5 (Home Occupation Use); Anmore Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017"
  - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore allows home occupation as a permitted secondary use in the RS-1, RS-1A, RCH-1 and RCH-2 residential zones, as long as it meets the conditions in s. 6.5 of the [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf). A Village business licence is also required.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Check the conditions below.
3. Complete the Business Licence Application and pay the fee in person during office hours or online through OptionPay (credit card fees apply).
4. Staff may contact you or arrange an inspection by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

## Good to know

- The business must be done entirely inside the house or an accessory building (except horticulture or family daycare), with no outside storage.
- It may use no more than 30% of the principal building's floor area, up to 100 m². Accessory buildings may be used up to 100 m² in total.
- It must be run by a resident of the dwelling, with no more than two full-time employees on the premises.
- A sign may be no bigger than 0.4 m². Parking follows the zone (1 space per employee).
- Not allowed: automobile, boat or other machinery servicing or repair; anything that sends odour, toxic matter, heat, glare, interference, vibration or noise (over 45 decibels) across parcel lines. Retail sale may not be the primary home occupation.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licence Application](https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
- [Business Licence, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/business-licence/)

## Related questions

- [Anmore business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/business-licence.md)
- [Anmore zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Anmore short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/short-term-rental.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/home-based-business.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/home-based-business.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/home-based-business.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/home-based-business.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/home-based-business.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/business-licence/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Application, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Anmore short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)
question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Anmore?"
place: Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/anmore
category: Housing and renting
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# Anmore short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

**Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Anmore?

**Short answer:** In Anmore the Zoning Bylaw allows only bed and breakfast operations, as a secondary use in some zones (RS-1, RS-1A). You need a Village business licence ($110 a year), and the Province requires hosts to register with its Short-Term Rental Registry. Anmore is on the Province's principal residence list.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Business licence for Bed & Breakfast / Short Term Rental, $110 a year.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Online: Business Licence Application, https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Online: Province of BC, Short-Term Rentals, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** The Zoning Bylaw allows bed and breakfast operations as a secondary use in some zones (RS-1, RS-1A). It sets no separate short-term rental rules. Anmore is on the Province's list of communities where the principal residence requirement applies, so hosts can generally only rent out their principal residence.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 6.6.1, 9.1.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "When permitted in a zone, a bed and breakfast operation shall be required to comply with" … "bed and breakfast operations may not be permitted except within either the operator’s" … "Bed and Breakfast"
  - Source: [Principal Residence Requirement, Province of BC, Communities with principal residence requirement](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Communities with principal residence requirement" … "Anmore"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. A business licence is required; the fee for 'Bed & Breakfast / Short Term Rental' is $110 a year. No bed and breakfast may operate without a business licence.
  - Source: [Business Licence Application](https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/)
  - Official wording: "Bed & Breakfast / Short Term Rental $110"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Business Licences](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Animal Day Care (cat or dog) 11 cats or dogs or more $165.00 Bed & Breakfast $110.00 Campground $10.00 per camping space"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 6.6.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No bed and breakfast operation shall operate without a business license."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Provincial registration:** Provincial rules require short-term rental hosts to register with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry for stays under 90 consecutive days, even if a local licence is not needed. Anmore is on the principal residence requirement list.
  - Source: [Principal Residence Requirement, Province of BC, Registration](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, regardless of whether a local business licence is required."
  - Source: [Principal Residence Requirement, Province of BC, Communities with principal residence requirement](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Communities with principal residence requirement"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Operating rules:** Bed and breakfast: no more than 2 bedrooms used; within the operator's principal residence (or one secondary suite or coach house on the same property); one off-street parking space per B&B bedroom in addition to the house requirement; one sign up to 0.4 m²; no cooking facilities in B&B bedrooms; no guest may stay more than 20 days in a 12-month period; owned and run by the resident; approved water and sewage; if a parcel is a B&B, a secondary suite is not allowed.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), s. 6.6.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "not more than two bedrooms in a dwelling unit shall be used for bed and breakfast" … "one off-street parking space shall be provided for each bedroom used as bed and" … "no patron shall stay for more than 20 days in a 12-month period; and" … "the bed and breakfast operation shall be owned and operated by the resident of the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Operating without a business licence: bylaw notice $500 ($350 if paid within 14 days; $500 after 30 days). The municipal ticket schedule also lists $500.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Business Licence Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Operating a business without a 33 $500 $350 $500"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 9](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Operating a business without 33 $500.00"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving" … "if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017, s. 6.6 (Bed and Breakfast); Anmore Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017"
  - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999, s. 1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Short-term rentals are shared between the Village of Anmore and the Province. The [Zoning Bylaw](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) allows bed and breakfast operations as a secondary use in some zones (RS-1, RS-1A) and sets no separate short-term rental rules. The Province's rules require hosts to register with its Short-Term Rental Registry for stays under 90 consecutive days. Anmore is on the Province's list of communities where the principal residence requirement applies, so hosts can generally only rent out their principal residence.

A business licence is required, and no bed and breakfast may operate without one.

## Steps

1. Check that your zone allows a bed and breakfast (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Make sure you meet the bed and breakfast rules below.
3. Apply for a Village business licence (Bed & Breakfast / Short Term Rental, $110 a year).
4. Register with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry.

## Good to know

- Bed and breakfast rules (Zoning Bylaw s. 6.6.1): no more than 2 bedrooms used; within the operator's principal residence (or one secondary suite or coach house on the same property); one off-street parking space per B&B bedroom in addition to the house requirement; one sign up to 0.4 m²; no cooking facilities in B&B bedrooms; no guest may stay more than 20 days in a 12-month period; owned and run by the resident; approved water and sewage.
- If a parcel is a bed and breakfast, a secondary suite is not allowed on it.
- Operating without a business licence: a bylaw notice is $500 ($350 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is also $500.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf)
- [Business Licence Application](https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/)
- [Principal Residence Requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)

## Related questions

- [Anmore business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/business-licence.md)
- [Anmore home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/home-based-business.md)
- [Anmore secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/secondary-suite.md)
- [Anmore zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/short-term-rental.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/short-term-rental.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/short-term-rental.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/short-term-rental.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/short-term-rental.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 735-2026), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-568-2017-Zoning-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-2026-10-22-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Application, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/business-licence-application/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Business-Licencing-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bylaw-625-2021-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated-2026-05-01.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-479-2009-Municipal-Ticket-Information-Utilization-Consolidated-Jul-20.2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Principal Residence Requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08)

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