# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Ashcroft --- title: "Ashcroft building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit.json" --- # Ashcroft building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft you need a Village building permit for most construction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition of a building or structure, plus plumbing, fireplaces and chimneys. Single-storey accessory buildings under 20 m² and low unroofed decks are outside the building bylaw. Contact the Village office to apply. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Based on the value of the work, plus a non-refundable $200 application fee that counts toward the permit fee. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The bylaw and the Village website do not state a processing time. A permit expires if work is not begun within six months or not completed within two years of issue. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Email: Village Office, admin@ashcroftbc.ca ## Key facts - **Needed for:** A permit is required whenever work regulated by the bylaw is done: construction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition of buildings and structures, plumbing, fireplaces and chimneys, a change of use, and retaining walls over 1.2 m. No one may start or continue construction or change a building's occupancy without a valid permit from a Building Official. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), s. 6.1, 3.1(a), 1.5](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "A permit is required whenever work regulated by this bylaw is to be undertaken." … "commence or continue any construction or change the occupancy of any building or structure, or other work related to construction unless a Building Official has issued a valid permit for the work;" … "the design and construction of retaining walls where the difference in finish grade elevation is greater than 1.2 m (4 ft) in height;" … "the design, construction, or installation of fireplaces and chimneys." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not needed for:** The bylaw does not apply to: single-storey accessory buildings under 20 m² in building area; low-human-occupancy farm buildings under 600 m² on land assessed as Farm and used for a bona fide agricultural operation; unroofed decks by single or two-family dwellings if the deck surface is 600 mm or less above ground; and buildings exempted by Division A, Part 1 of the Building Code. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), s. 1.6](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw does not apply to:" … "Single-storey accessory buildings less than 20 m2 (215 ft2) in building area;" … "Unroofed decks attached to or adjacent to single and two-family dwellings if the deck surface is 600 mm (24 in) or less above the adjacent ground level." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Submit the application form prescribed by the Building Official, signed by the owner, with an owner's acknowledgment of responsibility, a title search and plans. The pages found do not describe an online portal; contact the Village office. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), s. 6.3, 9.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "The Building Official shall prescribe, and may from time to time modify, the form of application for matters within the scope of this Bylaw;" … "be submitted to the Building Official in the form provided by the Building Official and signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a company;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What to submit:** For a standard building: the signed application, the owner's acknowledgment, a title search issued within 30 days, scaled site plans tied to the legal survey (legal description, building locations from property lines, access, ground levels, easements), and building plans. Complex buildings need the same plus more; a survey, geotechnical or engineer's reports and letters of assurance may be required. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), s. 9.1, 6.3, 6.5](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "include a copy of a title search issued within 30 days of the date of the application;" … "include site plans drawn to suitable scale and referenced to the current registered legal survey for the subject property which shall show:" … "include building plans drawn to suitable scale showing sufficient information to determine substantial conformance with this bylaw" … "site or property plans, surveys, surveyor site certificates, geotechnical reports, building plans and specifications, utility information, engineering, site servicing information," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The Village's website does not state a permit processing time. - **Inspections:** The owner or agent gives at least one working day's notice before work is covered up, and when work is finished for final inspection. An inspection requested outside normal office hours is charged at the time actually spent, including travel. A re-inspection charge applies after the second inspection. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), s. 15.4, 17.4, 17.5](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "The owner, or his or her agent, shall give a minimum of one working day notice of the following" … "an inspection charge shall be payable based on the time actually spent in making such inspection, including travel time." … "for each inspection after the second inspection, a re- inspection charge as set out in Appendix "A" to this bylaw shall be paid prior to additional inspections being performed." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Village office, 601 Bancroft Street: 250-453-9161, admin@ashcroftbc.ca, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Building Information Requests ($75 each) go to admin@ashcroftbc.ca. - Source: [Contact, Contact Details](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) - Official wording: "### Call 250-453-9161 ### Fax 250-453-9664 ### Email admin@ashcroftbc.ca ### Visit 601 Bancroft Street" - Source: [Building Information Request, page](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/building-information-request/) - Official wording: "Please contact the Village office for any BIR Requests via email" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule A](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Information Request (BIR) Per Request $ 75.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (consolidated to May 23, 2023). - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), title and s. 1.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "The bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014."" … "Consolidated to May 23, 2023" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Ashcroft issues building permits under its [Building Regulations Bylaw 793](). A permit is required whenever work regulated by the bylaw is done. No one may start or continue construction, or change a building's occupancy, without a valid permit from a Building Official. The bylaw covers building and structures, plumbing, fireplaces and chimneys, and retaining walls over 1.2 m high. It does not apply to single-storey accessory buildings under 20 m², low-human-occupancy farm buildings under 600 m² on land assessed as Farm and used for farming, unroofed decks beside or attached to a single or two-family dwelling with a surface 600 mm or less above the ground, or buildings the Building Code exempts. Zoning setbacks still apply to exempt work. ## Steps 1. Call or email the Village office before you apply to confirm what your project needs. The Village website does not describe an online portal. 2. Fill in the application form the Building Official prescribes, signed by the owner, with the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility. 3. Include a title search issued within 30 days, a scaled site plan tied to the legal survey (legal description, building locations from property lines, access, ground levels, easements) and building plans. 4. Complex buildings may also need a survey, geotechnical or engineer's reports and letters of assurance. 5. Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued. 6. Give at least one working day's notice before work is covered up, and when it is finished for final inspection. ## Good to know - Inspections requested outside normal office hours are charged for the time actually spent, including travel. A re-inspection charge applies after the second inspection. - A Building Information Request (a file search on a property) costs $75; email admin@ashcroftbc.ca. - Bylaw 793 is posted as consolidated to May 23, 2023. Confirm with the Village that it is the current version. - The Village's pages do not name a building inspector or give an inspection booking line; use the office number above. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Regulations Bylaw 793 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - [Building Information Request, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/building-information-request/) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit-fees.md) - [Ashcroft permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.md) - [Ashcroft secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/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) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/building-permit.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/building-permit.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/building-permit.md) - [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/building-permit.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/building-permit.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Information Request, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/building-information-request/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Ashcroft fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/fence-rules.json" --- # Ashcroft fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft the bylaws read do not mention a fence permit. Front fences are limited to 1.2 m in the RR1, R1 and MH1 zones. Elsewhere on the lot, fences may be up to 2.0 m (R1, RM1, MH1, CD1, CD2, C1) or 2.4 m (A1, RR1, P1, M1), in non-combustible material. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** No fence permit or fee is mentioned in the bylaws read. **How long:** Not applicable; no fence permit process is stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Email: Village Office, admin@ashcroftbc.ca ## Key facts - **Permit:** Not confirmed. The bylaws read do not mention a fence permit in Ashcroft. - **Height, front yard:** 1.2 m along the front parcel line in the RR1, R1 and MH1 zones. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 17.16](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "no fence constructed along the front parcel line shall exceed 1.2 m in height in the RR1, R1 or MH1 zone." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, side and rear yards:** Not more than 2.0 m (non-combustible materials) in the R1, RM1, MH1, CD1, CD2 and C1 zones; not more than 2.4 m in the A1, RR1, P1 and M1 zones, unless a zone says otherwise. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 17.15, 17.17](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "All fencing shall not be greater than 2.0 m in height unless otherwise specified and comprised of non-combustible materials in the R1, RM1, MH1, CD1, CD2, or C1 zone." … "All fencing shall not be greater than 2.4 m in height unless otherwise specified and comprised of non-combustible materials in the A1, RR1, P1 or M1 zone." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** On a corner parcel, within the triangle formed by measuring 6.0 m along the curb lines of the two streets and joining the points, nothing planted or built may be higher than 0.5 m above street grade. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.54](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "on a corner parcel within the shaded space formed by measuring 6.0 m along the curb lines of the 2 streets and joining these points on the diagonal, no landscaping, screening, building or structure will be planted or erected to a height greater than 0.5 m above the established grade of the street." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other rules:** Height is measured from grade (the neighbour's grade if the fence is on the property line), and includes any retaining wall or berm under it. Fences must be FireSmart material. In R1, RM1, MH1, CD1, CD2, P1, RR1 and C1 no tarps, barbed wire, razor wire or electrified wire. A shared boundary fence is maintained equally by both owners; 14 days' written notice before repair or replacement. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 17.6, 17.7, 17.18](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Where the fence or wall is adjacent to the property line, the height shall be measured with reference to the grade of the abutting property." … "the height of the fence shall include the height of the supporting structure." … "No fence in an R1, RM1, MH1, CD1, CD2, P1, RR1, or C1 zone shall contain tarps, barbed wire, razor wire, or electrified wire." - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.3A](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "both adjoining property owners are equally responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the shared fence." … "they must provide the adjoining owner with at least 14 days' written notice" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 17.6 and 17.15 to 17.19 (and s. 3.54); Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.3 and 3.3A. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026"." - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 1.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Fence heights are set in the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 890](). The bylaws read do not mention a fence permit. Retaining walls over 1.2 m high are regulated by the [Building Regulations Bylaw](), and a fence on a retaining wall is measured including the wall. - Along the front parcel line in the RR1, R1 and MH1 zones: no more than 1.2 m. - Elsewhere in the R1, RM1, MH1, CD1, CD2 and C1 zones: no more than 2.0 m, in non-combustible materials. - In the A1, RR1, P1 and M1 zones: no more than 2.4 m, in non-combustible materials, unless a zone says otherwise. The bylaw gives one overall maximum per zone and a lower front limit, not a separate side-yard figure. ## Steps 1. Find your zone (see the zoning-lookup answer). 2. Measure height from grade. If the fence is on the property line, use the neighbour's grade; any retaining wall or berm under it counts. 3. On a corner lot, keep anything planted or built within the corner triangle no higher than 0.5 m above street grade. The triangle is formed by measuring 6.0 m along the curb lines of the two streets and joining the points. 4. Call the Village office to confirm no permit applies to your fence. ## Good to know - Fences must use FireSmart materials. In the R1, RM1, MH1, CD1, CD2, P1, RR1 and C1 zones no tarps, barbed wire, razor wire or electrified wire are allowed. - Under the [Good Neighbour Bylaw](), both owners of a shared fence are equally responsible for maintaining it. An owner repairing or replacing it must give the neighbour at least 14 days' written notice. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.md) - [Ashcroft building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit.md) - [Ashcroft permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/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) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/fence-rules.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/fence-rules.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/fence-rules.md) - [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/fence-rules.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/fence-rules.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Ashcroft permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft the Building Regulations Bylaw does not apply to single-storey accessory buildings under 20 m² or to unroofed decks 600 mm or less above the ground. Larger sheds, garages and carports, higher decks and cargo containers of any size fall under the bylaw. Zoning rules still apply. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** No permit fee applies to exempt buildings. Otherwise see the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Email: Village Office, admin@ashcroftbc.ca ## Key facts - **Sheds:** A single-storey accessory building under 20 m² in building area is outside the Building Regulations Bylaw, so no building permit is required under it. Larger accessory buildings fall under the bylaw. A cargo container needs a building permit regardless of size. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), s. 1.6(b)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "Single-storey accessory buildings less than 20 m2 (215 ft2) in building area;" - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.56](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Cargo containers require the approval of a building permit prior to installation regardless of size;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Decks:** An unroofed deck attached to or next to a single or two-family dwelling is outside the Building Regulations Bylaw if its surface is 600 mm (24 in) or less above the ground. Higher decks fall under the bylaw. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), s. 1.6(d)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "Unroofed decks attached to or adjacent to single and two-family dwellings if the deck surface is 600 mm (24 in) or less above the adjacent ground level." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Garages and carports:** A detached garage or carport is an accessory building under the Zoning Bylaw. The Building Regulations Bylaw does not apply to single-storey accessory buildings under 20 m² (215 ft²); a larger or two-storey garage or carport falls under the bylaw and needs a permit. Confirm with the Village office. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), s. 1.6(b)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "Single-storey accessory buildings less than 20 m2 (215 ft2) in building area;" - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, definition of Accessory Building](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "and includes garages, carports, sheds, soft-sided structures, and greenhouses." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning limits:** R1 zone, accessory buildings: not in the front yard; no more than 30% of the rear yard; max 4.5 m high; at least 3 m from the house (s. 3.34 says 2.0 m); at least 1 m from a parcel line (1.2 m from a lane); max 70 m² per single detached dwelling. In RR1: max 50 m², 4.5 m high, 4.5 m from parcel lines. Under 6.7 m² may go beside a side or rear line. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.32, 3.33, 3.34, 3.37](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in the front yard in any zone." … "Not more than 30% of the area of the rear yard of any parcel in an R zone shall be occupied by accessory buildings." … "Accessory buildings shall be located at least 2.0 m away from any principal building." … "it may be located adjacent to a side or rear parcel line, except in the M1 zone." - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, Table 7.1 (R1) and Table 6.1 (RR1)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "a. Any lane 1.2 m 1.2 m b. Parcel line 1m 1.5 m .1 Maximum Height 4.5 m 4.5 m .2 Setback from principal 3m 3.0 m building .3 Maximum Accessory 70 m2 20 m2 Building Floor Area per dwelling unit" … "Maximum Accessory Building Floor Area per dwelling unit 50 m2" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (s. 1.6 exemptions); Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (s. 3.30 to 3.37 and the zone tables). - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), title and s. 1.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "The bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014."" … "Consolidated to May 23, 2023" - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Building Regulations Bylaw 793]() does not apply to a single-storey accessory building under 20 m² (215 ft²) in building area. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 890]() counts garages, carports, sheds and greenhouses as accessory buildings, so a larger or two-storey one needs a building permit. Confirm with the Village office. An unroofed deck attached to or beside a single or two-family dwelling is outside the building bylaw if its surface is 600 mm (24 in) or less above the ground. Higher decks fall under the bylaw. A cargo container needs a building permit regardless of size. ## Steps 1. Check the size and height of what you plan to build against the exemptions above. 2. Check your zone's limits (see below), since zoning applies even where no building permit is needed. 3. If a permit is needed, follow the building-permit answer. ## Good to know - R1 zone accessory buildings: not in the front yard; no more than 30% of the rear yard; no higher than 4.5 m; at least 3 m from the house (s. 3.34 says 2.0 m); at least 1 m from a parcel line (1.2 m from a lane); no more than 70 m² per single detached dwelling. - RR1 zone: no more than 50 m², 4.5 m high and 4.5 m from parcel lines. - Buildings under 6.7 m² may be placed beside a side or rear line. - The bylaw is posted as consolidated to May 23, 2023. Confirm with the Village that it is current. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Regulations Bylaw 793 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit.md) - [Ashcroft building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit-fees.md) - [Ashcroft fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/fence-rules.md) - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/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) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit-fees.json" --- # Ashcroft building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft the building permit fee is $50 for the first $1,000 of construction value, plus $9 for each additional $1,000 up to $400,000, plus $6 for each $1,000 above that. A $500 or $1,500 surcharge is added, and a $200 application fee counts toward the permit fee. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** $50 for the first $1,000 of value, plus $9 per additional $1,000 (or part) up to $400,000, then $6 per $1,000 (or part). Surcharge $500 (value under $50,000) or $1,500 (over $50,000). **How long:** The fee is due before the permit is issued. If the permit is not issued and paid for within six months, the application is cancelled and the application fee is forfeited. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Email: Village Office, admin@ashcroftbc.ca ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** $50 for construction value of $1 to $1,000. A non-refundable application fee of $200 (or the calculated permit fee, if less) is paid with the application and counts toward the permit fee. A surcharge of $500 applies where value is under $50,000. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), Appendix A, B, C, E](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "(a) $1 to $1,000; $50" … "A non-refundable permit application fee of $200 or the calculated building permit fee, whichever is less, shall be charged for all permits." … "(a) $500 where the construction value is less than $50,000; or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How the fee is worked out:** $50 for the first $1,000 of construction value, plus $9 for each additional $1,000 (or part) up to $400,000, plus $6 for each $1,000 (or part) above $400,000. A surcharge of $500 (value under $50,000) or $1,500 (over $50,000) is added, rebated if the permit is closed within two years with no damage to Village property. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), Appendix A, A and C](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "or the value of construction as determined by the Building Official on the basis of plans, specifications and information available to him or her, whatever value shall be greater." … "(a) $1 to $1,000; $50" … "$50 plus for each $1,000 or part thereof by which the value exceeds $1,000 up to a maximum of $400,000 as additional fees; and $9" … "each additional $1,000 or part thereof by which the value exceeds $400,000 as additional fees $6" … "(a) $500 where the construction value is less than $50,000; or" … "(b) $1500 where the construction value exceeds $50,000; and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Application or plan review fee:** $200, or the calculated building permit fee if that is less. Non-refundable; it is part of (not on top of) the building permit fee. If the permit is not issued and paid for within six months of notice that it is ready, the application is cancelled and the fee forfeited. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), Appendix A, B; s. 17.2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "The building permit fee shall include this non-refundable application fee." … "application shall be cancelled and the permit application fee forfeited if the permit has not been issued and the permit fee paid within six months" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees:** Plumbing: $75 minimum (or first fixture), $10 each additional fixture. Demolition permit $50. Re-inspection $50. Special inspection $150. Provisional occupancy certificate $100 per 90 days. Permit renewal $200. Temporary building up to 2 years $400. Starting work before a permit: double the fee, up to an additional $2,000. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), Appendix A, D, F, H, I, J, L, M, N, O](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "Minimum fee for any plumbing permit or first fixture $75" … "The fee for a permit to demolish a building. $50" … "the fee for each subsequent inspection shall be $50." … "The fee for a renewal permit shall be $200 each renewal period of one year." … "The fee for a provisional occupancy certificate shall be $100 for each issuance period of 90 days." … "double the fee prescribed in this Schedule, up to an additional $2,000." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to pay:** The application fee is paid with the application; the full permit fee must be paid before the permit is issued. The pages read do not say which payment methods the Village office accepts. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), s. 17.1, 17.2, 6.8(b)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "shall be paid in full prior to issuance of any permit under this bylaw." … "The application fee as set out in Appendix "A" shall accompany an application made for a building" … "the prescribed permit fee as detailed in Appendix "A" attached to this bylaw has been paid;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014, Appendix "A": Schedule of Permit Fees. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023), title and s. 1.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "The bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014."" … "Consolidated to May 23, 2023" - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "APPENDIX "A": SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Fees are set in Appendix A of the Village's [Building Regulations Bylaw 793](). The permit fee is based on the value of construction, or the value the Building Official determines from the plans, whichever is greater. - $1 to $1,000: $50. - Above $1,000: $50 plus $9 for each $1,000 or part by which the value exceeds $1,000, up to $400,000. - Above $400,000: $6 for each additional $1,000 or part. - Surcharge: $500 where the construction value is under $50,000, or $1,500 where it is over $50,000. It is rebated if the permit is closed within two years with no damage to Village property. ## Steps 1. Pay the non-refundable application fee of $200 (or the calculated permit fee, if less) with your application. It is part of the permit fee, not an extra charge. 2. Pay the full permit fee before the permit is issued. 3. If the permit is not issued and paid for within six months of notice that it is ready, the application is cancelled and the application fee is forfeited. ## Good to know - Other fees: plumbing $75 minimum (or first fixture) plus $10 for each additional fixture; demolition permit $50; re-inspection $50; special inspection $150; permit renewal $200 a year; provisional occupancy certificate $100 per 90 days; temporary building up to 2 years $400. - Starting work before a permit costs double the fee, up to an additional $2,000. - The pages read do not say which payment methods the Village accepts. Ask the office. - The bylaw is posted as consolidated to May 23, 2023. Confirm with the Village that the schedule is current. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Regulations Bylaw 793, Appendix A (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit.md) - [Ashcroft permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/building-permit-fees.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/building-permit-fees.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/building-permit-fees.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/building-permit-fees.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/building-permit-fees.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw 793, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 23, 2023)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Ashcroft 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?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Ashcroft 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? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, your zone is shown on the zoning map, Schedule B of Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026. The Village also links an online parcel map. Each zone's rules are in the bylaw. For a firm answer, call the Village office. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Free to read the bylaw. A Building Information Request, a file search on a property, costs $75. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Email: Village Office, admin@ashcroftbc.ca ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** The zoning map is Schedule B of the Zoning Bylaw. The Village also has an online Parcel, Utility & Cemetery Map with parcel details (legal, utility and tax info), though its page does not say it shows zoning. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 4.2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "The location of each zone is established in Schedule B, the Zoning Map of this Bylaw." - Source: [Village Maps, Village Maps page](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/village-maps/) - Official wording: "village parcel details including legal, utility & tax info." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning bylaw:** Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, adopted October 16, 2026 (repeals Zoning Bylaw No. 823, 2018). - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, Bylaw preamble](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026." … "Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 823, 2018, and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What the zone controls:** For each zone (A1, RR1, R1, RM1, MH1, C1, M1, M2, P1, CD1, CD2, VR) the bylaw sets permitted uses and a table of regulations: parcel size and width, setbacks, parcel coverage, building height and accessory buildings. General rules cover suites, short-term rentals, home occupations, parking and fences. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 4.1, 7.2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "The area within the boundaries of the Village of Ashcroft shall be divided into the zones identified in Column 1 and described in Column 2 of Table 4.1." … "no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations established in Table 7.1" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Village office, 601 Bancroft Street: 250-453-9161, admin@ashcroftbc.ca. The Zoning Bylaw is administered by the Village Clerk or a person Council appoints. - Source: [Contact, Contact Details](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) - Official wording: "### Call 250-453-9161 ### Fax 250-453-9664 ### Email admin@ashcroftbc.ca" - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 2.10](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village Clerk or such other person appointed by the Council shall administer this Bylaw." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The zoning map is Schedule B of the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026](), adopted October 16, 2026, which repeals Zoning Bylaw No. 823, 2018. The Village's [Village Maps page](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/village-maps/) links an online Parcel, Utility & Cemetery Map with parcel details (legal, utility and tax information); the page does not say it shows zoning. For each zone (A1, RR1, R1, RM1, MH1, C1, M1, M2, P1, CD1, CD2, VR) the bylaw sets permitted uses and a table of regulations: parcel size and width, setbacks, parcel coverage, building height and accessory buildings. General rules cover suites, short-term rentals, home occupations, parking and fences. ## Steps 1. Find your parcel on Schedule B of the Zoning Bylaw to read your zone. 2. Read that zone's section for permitted uses and the regulations table. 3. Check the general rules for what you plan to do. 4. To confirm, call or email the Village office. The Zoning Bylaw is administered by the Village Clerk or a person Council appoints. ## Good to know - A Building Information Request costs $75; email admin@ashcroftbc.ca. - The bylaw is new and gives no consolidation date. Other Village bylaws may still refer to the repealed No. 823. ## Zones 12 zones are listed from [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning/index.json Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - [Village Maps, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/village-maps/) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/fence-rules.md) - [Ashcroft secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/secondary-suite.md) - [Ashcroft permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Ashcroft home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/zoning-lookup.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/zoning-lookup.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/zoning-lookup.md) - [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/zoning-lookup.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/zoning-lookup.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Village Maps, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/village-maps/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/secondary-suite.json" --- # Ashcroft secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house? **Short answer:** Yes. In Ashcroft, a suite inside a single detached or duplex home (such as a basement suite) and a garden or garage suite are accessory uses in the A1, RR1 and R1 zones. The Zoning Bylaw sets size limits, and all suites must meet the BC Building Code and pass Village inspection. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** No separate suite fee was found. A building permit applies (see the building-permit-fees answer). **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Email: Village Office, admin@ashcroftbc.ca ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** An attached suite (inside a single detached or duplex dwelling, e.g. a basement suite) is an accessory use in the A1, RR1 and R1 zones and other zones that list it. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 7.1.2 (R1), 6.1.2 (RR1), 5.2.2 (A1)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Accessory Uses: .1 Short-term rental accommodations; .2 Accessory dwelling unit; .3 Attached suite; .4 Home businesses; and .5 Accessory buildings and structures." … "Accessory Uses: .1 Short-term rental accommodations; .2 Accessory dwelling unit; .3 Attached suite; .4 Beekeeping;" … "Accessory Uses: .1 Home occupations; .2 Accessory dwelling unit; .3 Attached suite; .4 Short-term rental accommodations; and .5 Accessory buildings and structures." - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, definition](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Attached Suite means a self-contained, secondary dwelling unit located within a single-detached or duplex dwelling." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** An accessory dwelling unit (garden suite, or garage suite on a detached garage) is an accessory use in the A1, RR1 and R1 zones, and other zones that list it, only with a permitted single detached dwelling. Max one accessory dwelling unit per parcel. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 7.1.2, 3.40; definition](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Accessory Uses: .1 Short-term rental accommodations; .2 Accessory dwelling unit; .3 Attached suite; .4 Home businesses; and .5 Accessory buildings and structures." … "Accessory dwelling units are only permitted in conjunction with a permitted single detached dwelling." … "A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit is permitted per parcel, unless otherwise indicated." … "(garden suite) or as part of a detached garage (garage suite)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** Max 2 suites per parcel in R zones that allow them. Attached suite: at most 90 m² or 40% of the principal building's gross floor area. Accessory dwelling unit: at most 65 m², 4.5 m high (one storey) or 6.6 m (second storey), in the rear yard, no basement. Suites cannot be subdivided or strata titled and may be rented only for periods over one month. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.39, 3.40, 3.41](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "A maximum of 2 suites per parcel is permitted in R-zones that permit suites as an accessory use." … "Not exceed 90 m² or 40% of the gross floor area of the principal building; and" … "Accessory dwelling units will be a maximum of 65 m2 in residential zones where they are permitted." … "Suites shall not be subdivided or strata titled." … "Suites may only be rented for periods longer than one month in duration" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Parking:** One off-street parking space on site for a parcel with a suite, in addition to the spaces required for the principal use. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.39.5](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "One off-street parking space must be provided on-site for a parcel that contains a suite, in addition to the required parking spaces for the principal uses." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permits:** All suites must meet the BC Building Code and pass inspection by the Village's Building Inspector (so a building permit). Using a suite as a short-term rental needs a Business Permit from the Village. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.39.4, 3.39.6](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "All suites must meet the BC Building Code requirements and pass inspection from the Village's Building Inspector." … "Any use of a suite for Short-Term Rental Accommodations will require a Business Permit to be issued by the Village of Ashcroft." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (s. 3.38 to 3.43 and zone regulations). - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 890](): - An attached suite (inside a single detached or duplex dwelling) is an accessory use in the A1, RR1 and R1 zones, and other zones that list it. - An accessory dwelling unit (a garden suite, or a garage suite on a detached garage) is an accessory use in the same zones, only with a permitted single detached dwelling. One accessory dwelling unit is allowed per parcel. - No more than 2 suites per parcel in R zones that allow them. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone allows a suite (see the zoning-lookup answer). 2. Check the size limits: an attached suite is at most 90 m² or 40% of the principal building's gross floor area. An accessory dwelling unit is at most 65 m², 4.5 m high (one storey) or 6.6 m (second storey), in the rear yard, with no basement. 3. Provide one off-street parking space for the suite, in addition to the spaces the main use needs. 4. Apply for a building permit. All suites must meet the BC Building Code and pass inspection by the Village's Building Inspector. ## Good to know - Suites cannot be subdivided or strata titled, and may be rented only for periods over one month. - Using a suite as a short-term rental needs a Business Permit from the Village. - A development permit fee of $500 is listed in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule L; no suite-specific fee was found. Ask the Village whether it applies. - No owner-occupancy requirement was found in the bylaw. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit.md) - [Ashcroft building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit-fees.md) - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.md) - [Ashcroft short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/secondary-suite.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/secondary-suite.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/secondary-suite.md) - [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/secondary-suite.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/secondary-suite.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft tree removal rules and permits question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/tree-removal/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/tree-removal.json" --- # Ashcroft tree removal rules and permits **Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property? **Short answer:** Ashcroft has no tree-cutting permit bylaw that we found. In Development Permit Area 1 (streamside) and Area 2 (hazardous slopes and soils), a development permit is needed for subdivision, building work or "alteration of land". The plan does not say whether cutting a tree counts, so ask the Village first. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** No tree-cutting permit fee found. A development permit, where one is required, is $500. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Email: Village Office, admin@ashcroftbc.ca ## Key facts - **When a permit is needed:** No tree-cutting permit bylaw found. In Development Permit Area 1 (streamside, riparian areas) and Area 2 (hazardous slopes and soils), a development permit is required for subdivision, construction or alteration of a building or structure, or 'alteration of land'. The OCP does not say whether cutting a tree counts as alteration of land. - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 889, 2026, s. 17.1.4, 17.2.4](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-889-2026-Official-Community-Plan-OCP.pdf) - Official wording: "Development Permit Area No. 1 consists of all the riparian assessment areas within the Village of Ashcroft" … "Alteration of land." … "Development Permit Area No. 2 is the area shown as Hazardous Slopes and Soils on Schedule D." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exemptions:** DPA 1 does not apply to reconstruction or repair of a permanent structure on its existing foundation, or to agricultural, mining or forestry development. DPA 2 does not apply to, among others, new buildings or structures under 10 m² and the erection of a sign or fence. - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 889, 2026, s. 17.1.5, 17.2.5](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-889-2026-Official-Community-Plan-OCP.pdf) - Official wording: "Development Permit Area No. 1 does not apply to agricultural, mining, or forestry related development." … "The construction of new buildings or structures less than 10 square metres in area;" … "The erection of a sign or fence;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Development permit fee $500 (Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule L), where a development permit is required. No tree-cutting permit fee found. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule L](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw Amendment $1000.00 Development Permit $500.00 If OCP and Zoning Amendments are in tandem, combined fee $1800.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Replacement trees:** None set. The bylaws that were read set no replanting requirement and no fine for cutting a tree without a permit. - **City trees:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Fine:** None set. The bylaws that were read set no replanting requirement and no fine for cutting a tree without a permit. - **Bylaw:** No tree bylaw found. Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 889, 2026, Development Permit Areas (Part 17, s. 17.1 and 17.2). - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 889, 2026, s. 17](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-889-2026-Official-Community-Plan-OCP.pdf) - Official wording: "This Plan contains four Development Permit Areas:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village has no tree-cutting permit bylaw that we found in the Good Neighbour Bylaw, the Zoning Bylaw or the [Official Community Plan](). The Plan's Development Permit Areas may apply. In Area 1 (streamside, riparian areas) and Area 2 (hazardous slopes and soils), a development permit is required for subdivision, construction or alteration of a building or structure, or "alteration of land". The Plan does not say whether cutting a tree counts as alteration of land. Area 1 does not apply to repair of a permanent structure on its existing foundation, or to agricultural, mining or forestry development. Area 2 does not apply to, among others, new buildings under 10 m² and the erection of a sign or fence. ## Steps 1. Ask the Village office whether your property is in a Development Permit Area and whether cutting a tree there needs a permit. 2. If a development permit is required, the fee is $500 (Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule L). ## Good to know - Under the [Good Neighbour Bylaw]() (s. 3.7), owners must keep trees and hedges tidy, trimmed back from sidewalks and roads, and free of dead or dry material. Planting a cedar hedge is banned, and existing cedar hedges must be replaced with FireSmart vegetation when a property is redeveloped. - The bylaws read set no replanting requirement and no fine for cutting without a permit. - Owners must keep adjacent boulevards tidy, with grass and weeds under 15 cm, and may not place unauthorized structures, materials or landscaping on them (s. 3.11). No rule on cutting Village-owned trees was found. ## Official forms and pages - [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 889, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-889-2026-Official-Community-Plan-OCP.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.md) - [Ashcroft building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/tree-removal.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/tree-removal.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/tree-removal.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/tree-removal.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/tree-removal.md) - [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/tree-removal.md) ## Sources - [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 889, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-889-2026-Official-Community-Plan-OCP.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 2 are recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/tree-removal/_ --- --- title: "Ashcroft garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in Ashcroft, and what are the rules for carts and limits?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/garbage-collection.json" --- # Ashcroft garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in Ashcroft, and what are the rules for carts and limits? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, the Village collects garbage once a week: Tuesday south of the Thompson River (Downtown and Mesa) and Friday in North Ashcroft. Put your cart out before 7 a.m. The fee is $157.50 a year. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Residential cart (240 L), once-a-week collection: $157.50 a year. Business container (360 L) $236.25; commercial container (1,100 L) $722.40. Billed on the annual utility bill. If a cart is lost or damaged through negligence or misuse, the occupier pays: cart $105, lid $52.50, wheels $31.50. **How long:** Collection is once a week. Statutory holidays can change the schedule. **Where:** - Online: Garbage collection, Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/garbage-collection/ - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 ## Key facts - **How often:** Garbage is collected by the Village once a week: Tuesdays for properties south of the Thompson River (Downtown and Mesa), Fridays for North Ashcroft. The Village has no curbside recycling program; household compost is handled by backyard composting, and no organics collection is described. - Source: [Garbage Collection, Collection Schedule](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/garbage-collection/) - Official wording: "Tuesdays: Village properties located on the South of the Thompson River: Downtown and Mesa" … "Fridays: Village properties located on the North side of the Thompson River: North Ashcroft" - Source: [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments, s. 22](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) - Official wording: "Every dwelling may place a maximum of two (2) solid waste residential carts out for weekly collection." - Source: [Recycling Transfer Station, Boston Flats Eco-Depot](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/recycling-transfer-station/) - Official wording: "The Village does not have a curbside recycling program" … "The Village does not have a curbside recycling program, instead recycling is brought to the Boston Flats-Eco Depot where recycling can be sorted." … "Household compost, such as vegetable peels and other organic matter can be disposed of in your own backyard through composting." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Finding your day:** Tuesday for the south side of the Thompson River (Downtown and Mesa); Friday for the north side (North Ashcroft). Commercial customers are Tuesday or Friday depending on location. - Source: [Garbage Collection, Collection Schedule](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/garbage-collection/) - Official wording: "Tuesdays: Village properties located on the South of the Thompson River: Downtown and Mesa" … "Commercial customers are picked up on Tuesday or Friday depending on the property location." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Carts:** One Village-issued residential cart per dwelling (240 L in the bylaw and fees schedule; the web page says 250 L). Ask the Village for a second cart (maximum two, extra annual fee). Report a lost, stolen or damaged cart to the Foreman; if due to negligence or misuse the occupier pays: cart $105, lid $52.50, wheels $31.50. (Sources differ: The web page says the Village issued 'one durable 250 L molded plastic container'; the bylaw and fees schedule say 240 L. Replacement fees apply where loss or damage is due to misuse or at the owner's request.) - Source: [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments, s. 21, 2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) - Official wording: "Each dwelling will be provided with one solid waste residential cart for the sole use of the occupier of the residence." … "Every dwelling is permitted a maximum of two (2) solid waste residential carts." … "means a 240 litre cart provided by the Village" … "may place their request with the Village. Every dwelling is permitted a maximum of two (2) solid" … "shall notify the Foreman immediately and have the solid waste receptacle replaced at the" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule K](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "Solid Waste Residential Cart Entire unit replacement $105.00" … "Solid Waste Residential Cart Replacement lid $52.50" … "Solid Waste Residential Cart Replacement wheels $31.50" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Setting carts out:** Put the cart at the roadside before 7 a.m. on collection day; later bins may be missed. The bylaw says not before 5 a.m., near the street and not in the way of snow plowing; store it on your property otherwise. - Source: [Garbage Collection, Collection Schedule](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/garbage-collection/) - Official wording: "Garbage bins must be located on the road side prior to 7 am on your collection day." - Source: [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments, s. 24, 26](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) - Official wording: "on the date set for solid waste collection and not prior to 5 am," … "stored on the private property when not being used." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits and extra garbage:** Contents must not exceed the manufacturer's rated weight; cart not filled above the rim and lid must close; waste must be bagged. Not collected: recyclables, hazardous waste, furniture, tires, appliances, building waste, yard waste, tree limbs. - Source: [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments, s. 17, 25, 19, 38](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) - Official wording: "to exceed the manufacturer's rated weight limit." … "Solid waste receptacles are not to be filled higher than the upper rim" … "All solid waste must be bagged to prevent loose waste from becoming wind borne." … "(m) tree limbs, whole shrubs or bushes, portions of hedges" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Residential cart (240 L), once-a-week collection: $157.50 a year. Business container (360 L) $236.25; commercial container (1,100 L) $722.40. Billed on the annual utility bill. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule K](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "Solid Waste Residential Cart (240 litre) Once per week collection $157.50" … "Solid Waste Business Container (360 litre) Once per week collection $236.25" - Source: [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments, s. 44](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) - Official wording: "shall be rendered annually on the Utility Billing sent out each year" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785, 2013 (amended by Nos. 798, 2015 and 814, 2017); fees in Schedule K of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026. - Source: [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments, s. 1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Ashcroft Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785, 2013" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule K](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "Solid Waste Collection Removal and Disposal Fees" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village collects residential garbage once a week under its [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf). Properties south of the Thompson River (Downtown and Mesa) are collected on Tuesday, and North Ashcroft on Friday. Commercial customers are collected Tuesday or Friday depending on location. The Village has no curbside recycling program, and no organics collection is described. Each dwelling gets one Village-issued cart (240 L in the bylaw and fees schedule; the web page says 250 L). ## Steps 1. Put the cart at the roadside before 7 a.m. on collection day, because later bins may be missed. The bylaw says not before 5 a.m., near the street and clear of snow plowing. Store it on your property otherwise. 2. Bag your waste, keep the contents under the cart's rated weight, and close the lid. 3. To get a second cart (maximum two), ask the Village; an extra annual fee applies. 4. Report a lost, stolen or damaged cart to the Foreman. ## Good to know - Not collected: recyclables, hazardous waste, furniture, tires, appliances, building waste, yard waste and tree limbs. - Statutory holidays can change the schedule. - We found no extra-bag or tag system. - The Village pages and fees schedule give the fee as above. Ask the Village if any discount for early payment or for seniors still applies. ## Official forms and pages - [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 with amendments (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/yard-waste.md) - [Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.md) - [Ashcroft backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/garbage-collection.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/garbage-collection.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/garbage-collection.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/garbage-collection.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/garbage-collection.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Garbage Collection, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/garbage-collection/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Recycling Transfer Station, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/recycling-transfer-station/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule K, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/yard-waste.json" --- # Ashcroft yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, there is no curbside yard waste collection. Take tree trimmings and yard waste to the Boston Flats Eco-Depot in Cache Creek, run by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. It is free, with some conditions. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** No charge for tree trimmings and yard waste at the Boston Flats Eco-Depot (some conditions apply). **How long:** The depot is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. **Where:** - In person: Boston Flats Eco-Depot (Thompson-Nicola Regional District), 1180 Campbell Hill Dr E, Cache Creek, BC (Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Cash is not accepted.) - Phone: Boston Flats Eco-Depot, 250-377-8673 - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** No curbside yard waste collection is described. The Village's garbage service does not take grass clippings, twigs or yard waste, or tree limbs, whole shrubs or hedge portions. - Source: [Garbage Collection, Guidelines](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/garbage-collection/) - Official wording: "Grass clippings, twigs, and yard waste" - Source: [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments, s. 38](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) - Official wording: "(m) tree limbs, whole shrubs or bushes, portions of hedges" - Source: [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments, s. 8](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village may establish a system for the collection and removal of yard waste." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to set it out:** Not confirmed. The Village page says only that some conditions apply and gives no preparation rules or not-accepted list. - **Drop-off:** Boston Flats Eco-Depot, 1180 Campbell Hill Dr E, Cache Creek, 250-377-8673, run by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Tree trimmings and yard waste are accepted. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Cash is not accepted. - Source: [Recycling Transfer Station, Boston Flats Eco-Depot; Compost](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/recycling-transfer-station/) - Official wording: "1180 Campbell Hill Dr E, Cache Creek 250-377-8673" … "The depot is operated by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District." … "Items such as tree timings, and yard waste can be brought to the Boston Flats Eco-Depot" - Source: [Boston Flats Eco-Depot, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Hours of Operation; What Goes Where](https://www.tnrd.ca/services/garbage-recycling/depot-services-waste-drop-off/boston-flats-eco-depot/) - Official wording: "Site is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day and is open on all other regularly-scheduled days." … "Cash is not accepted." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cost:** No charge for tree trimmings and yard waste at the Boston Flats Eco-Depot (some conditions apply). - Source: [Recycling Transfer Station, Compost](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/recycling-transfer-station/) - Official wording: "disposed of at no charge (some conditions apply)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not accepted:** Not confirmed. The Village page says only that some conditions apply and gives no preparation rules or not-accepted list. - **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785, 2013 (s. 8 and 38(t)). - Source: [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments, s. 1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Ashcroft Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785, 2013" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village has no curbside yard waste collection. Its garbage service under [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) does not take grass clippings, twigs or other yard waste, or tree limbs, whole shrubs or hedge portions. Yard waste goes to the Boston Flats Eco-Depot at 1180 Campbell Hill Dr E in Cache Creek, which the Thompson-Nicola Regional District runs. It takes tree trimmings and yard waste. ## Steps 1. Bring your yard waste to the depot between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. 2. Pay by Visa, Mastercard, Interac or ECO-Card if any charge applies. Cash is not accepted. 3. Call 250-377-8673 or check the TNRD page with questions. ## Good to know - The depot is closed Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. - Burning leaves, yard waste or clippings is not allowed, even in a campfire. - We found no size, weight or bundling rules and no list of materials the depot does not accept. The Village page says only that some conditions apply, so ask the TNRD. ## Official forms and pages - [Boston Flats Eco-Depot, Thompson-Nicola Regional District](https://www.tnrd.ca/services/garbage-recycling/depot-services-waste-drop-off/boston-flats-eco-depot/) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/garbage-collection.md) - [Ashcroft backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/yard-waste.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/yard-waste.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/yard-waste.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/yard-waste.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/yard-waste.md) - [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Recycling Transfer Station, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/recycling-transfer-station/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Boston Flats Eco-Depot, Thompson-Nicola Regional District](https://www.tnrd.ca/services/garbage-recycling/depot-services-waste-drop-off/boston-flats-eco-depot/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Garbage Collection, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/garbage-collection/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 785 and amendments (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft watering restrictions question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Water, sewer, roads and snow owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/water-restrictions/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/water-restrictions.json" --- # Ashcroft watering restrictions **Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, water restrictions apply every year from May 1 to September 30. Stage 1 starts automatically if no other measures are in force. Check the Village website for the current stage. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Municipal ticket (Water Conservation Bylaw): $150 for watering outside permitted days or times; $300 for a second offence; $500 for a third or later. Bylaw notice (Good Neighbour Bylaw): $250 ($175 if paid within 5 days, $325 after 30 days; $500 then $750 for repeats). Special use permit $10. **How long:** Restrictions are in effect from May 1 to September 30 each year. **Where:** - Online: Water treatment and distribution, Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/water-treatment-and-distribution/ - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 ## Key facts - **When restrictions apply:** Every year from May 1 to September 30. If no measures are in force on May 1, Stage 1 starts automatically. Council declares Stages 1 to 4; a stage takes effect when Council, the CAO or the Public Works Foreman announces it. Stage 4 applies automatically to users affected by a power outage. - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, s. 5](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) - Official wording: "If no water conservation measures are in force on May 1st of any year, Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures automatically become effective on that date" … "No Water Conservation Measures Stage remains in force after September 30th of any year, unless Council makes a declaration of such." … "During a power-outage, all affected users of the outage are placed under Stage 4 Water Conservation." … "The Council of the Village of Ashcroft may declare that the Village has activated a water" … "in the declaration comes into force in the Village after the Council, the CAO or the Public Works" - Source: [Water Treatment and Distribution, Water Conservation](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/water-treatment-and-distribution/) - Official wording: "Village residents are subject to water restriction every year beginning May 1 and ending September 30;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Sprinkling schedule:** Stage 1: even street addresses on even calendar days, odd on odd days; hose-supplied sprinklers 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.; underground automatic systems 12:00 to 6:00 a.m. Stage 2: even addresses Wednesday and Saturday, odd Thursday and Sunday, same hours. Stages 3 and 4: no sprinkler or automatic system watering. - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, s. 6-9](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) - Official wording: "At premises with even numbered civic address, on even numbered calendar days between 6:00 am and 9:00 am as well as 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm for hose supplied sprinklers or between 12:00 am and 6:00 am for underground automated sprinkler systems." … "Wednesdays and Saturdays between 6:00 am and 9:00 am" … "Thursdays and Sundays between 6:00 am and 9:00 am" … "During Stage 3 Water Conservation Measures, no one shall use hose supplied sprinklers or underground automated sprinkler systems to water a lawn, garden or landscaped area on a property." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Allowed at any time:** Stages 1 to 3: hand watering of flower and vegetable gardens, planters, shrubs and trees, and drip or micro-sprinkler irrigation of them (hand watering lawns is not allowed in Stages 2 and 3). Stage 1 also allows filling pools and hot tubs, washing vehicles with a shut-off hose, children's water slides and sprinklers, and public sports fields and parks. - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, s. 6(b), 7(b), 8(b)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) - Official wording: "Hand watering of flower gardens, vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs or trees." … "Hand watering of lawns or grass is not permitted." … "Use of hose to provide water to wash boats or motor vehicles, if the hose is equipped with an automatic shut off device." … "Filling and maintaining of private pools, spas, hot tubs and ponds." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **New lawns:** None set. Ashcroft's Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799 has no exemption for new lawns or sod. - **Fine:** Bylaw notice (Good Neighbour Bylaw): failure to comply with water restrictions $250, or $175 within 5 days and $325 after 30 days; $500 then $750 for repeats. Municipal ticket (Water Conservation Bylaw Schedule A): using a watering system outside permitted days or times $150; $300 second offence; $500 third or later. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." … "Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)" … "Failure to comply with 10.1 $250 $175 $325 $500 $750 water restrictions" - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, Schedule A](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) - Official wording: "Using a watering system outside permitted $150.00 $300.00 $500.00 times" … "Using a watering system outside permitted $150.00 $300.00 $500.00 days" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015 (Sources differ: The Village's Stage 1 notice names 'Water Restrictions Bylaw No. 881 2026' and links the PDF titled Water Regulations Bylaw No. 881, 2026. That bylaw has no watering schedule or stages (searched 'restrict', 'sprinkl', 'conserv'); it repeals only Water Regulations Bylaw No. 797, not Bylaw 799. The stage rules are taken from Bylaw 799, which is the only text with the schedule.) - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, s. 15](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Ashcroft "Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015"." - Source: [Stage 1 Water Restrictions notice, page](https://ashcroftbc.ca/stage-1-water-restrictions/) - Official wording: "Click Water Restrictions Bylaw No. 881 2026 for more details" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf), restrictions apply every year from May 1 to September 30. If no measures are in force on May 1, Stage 1 starts automatically. Council declares Stages 1 to 4, and a stage takes effect when Council, the CAO or the Public Works Foreman announces it. Stage 4 applies automatically to users affected by a power outage. Check the Village website for the current stage. The Village's Stage 1 notice names Water Restrictions Bylaw No. 881, 2026, but that bylaw has no stages or watering schedule, so confirm with the Village if you are unsure. ## Steps 1. Stage 1: water on even calendar days if your address is even, odd days if odd. Hose-supplied sprinklers run 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.; underground automatic systems 12:00 to 6:00 a.m. 2. Stage 2: even addresses water Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Thursday and Sunday, in the same hours. 3. Stages 3 and 4: no sprinkler or automatic system watering. ## Good to know - Stages 1 to 3 allow hand watering of flower and vegetable gardens, planters, shrubs and trees, and drip or micro-sprinkler irrigation of them. Hand watering lawns is not allowed in Stages 2 and 3. - Stage 1 also allows filling pools and hot tubs, washing vehicles with a shut-off hose, children's water slides and sprinklers, and public sports fields and parks. - Stage 4 allows only fire prevention or control, health and safety, and permitted uses. - A special use permit costs $10 and must be approved before use. - Bylaw 799 has no new-lawn or sod exemption. - Two ticket systems list this offence: a municipal ticket of $150 under Bylaw 799 and a bylaw notice of $250 under the Good Neighbour Bylaw. ## Official forms and pages - [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.md) - [Ashcroft yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/yard-waste.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/water-restrictions.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/water-restrictions.md) - [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/water-restrictions.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/water-restrictions.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/water-restrictions.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/water-restrictions.md) ## Sources - [Water Treatment and Distribution, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/water-treatment-and-distribution/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Stage 1 Water Restrictions notice, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/stage-1-water-restrictions/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/water-restrictions/_ --- --- title: "Ashcroft dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence in Ashcroft, and what does it cost?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-licence.json" --- # Ashcroft dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Ashcroft, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, the Village issues dog licences through its municipal office. A licence costs $25 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $45 for one that is not. It is due before the last day of February each year. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** $25 spayed or neutered; $45 not spayed or neutered. Replacement tag $5. A $5 surcharge applies after February 28. Kennel licence $150 (plus the dog licences). Dangerous dog licence $100. Fees are not pro-rated during the year, and there is no refund if a dog is altered after the licence is bought. **How long:** A licence is valid for the calendar year and expires December 31. Buy the new one before the last day of February. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. No one may own, possess or harbour an unlicensed dog in the Village. A licence is due before the last day of February each year, or when the dog reaches 3 months. Exempt: service animals, dogs under 3 months, and dogs that visit 30 or fewer days a year. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 6.1, 6.8, 6.14](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall own, possess or harbour an unlicensed dog within the boundaries of the Village." … "before the last day of February in each year" … "Dogs under the age of three (3) months" … "Dogs that visit the Village for a total of 30 or fewer days in a calendar year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Issued by:** The Village of Ashcroft: licences are issued by the municipal office under the Chief Administrative Officer. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 6.10](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "Issuance of a license shall be an administrative function of the municipal office under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $25 a year for a spayed or neutered dog (the owner signs a declaration that the dog is altered). - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule G](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "Dog Control and Pound Operation Fees" … "Each Altered Dog $25.00" - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 6.4](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "the owner of the dog must sign a declaration to certify that the dog has been altered" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $45 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule G](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "Each Unaltered Dog $45.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees and discounts:** Replacement tag $5. Surcharge of $5 after February 28 each year. Kennel licence $150 (plus the dog licences). Dangerous dog licence $100. Fees are not pro-rated during the year, and there is no refund if a dog is altered after the licence is bought. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule G](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "Replacement of lost or damaged tag $5.00 Kennel $150.00 Surcharge applied after February 28 each calendar year $5.00" … "Each Unaltered Dog $45.00 Dangerous Dog $100.00" - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 6.6, 6.7](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "No refund shall be given if a dog is altered after its owner purchases a dog license." … "Dog licensing fees shall not be pro-rated during the year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** A licence is valid for the calendar year and expires December 31. A new one must be bought before the last day of February each year. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 6.8, 6.9](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "shall expire on the 31st day of December in that year." … "before the last day of February in each year" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to get one:** Apply through the Village office using the annual Dog Licence Application (Schedule A of the bylaw). For the altered rate the owner signs a declaration; a vet certificate may be required. A numbered tag is issued to fasten to the dog's collar or harness. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 6.4, 6.5, 6.10, 6.11](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "annual Dog License Application as set out in Schedule" … "may be required to produce a certificate from a qualified veterinarian" … "shall be given a tag which shall be, at all times, fastened to a collar or harness worn by the dog" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Not confirmed. No bylaw the handbook could read states a ticket amount for an unlicensed dog. - **Bylaw:** Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, 2019; licence fees are in Schedule G of the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, title](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, 2019" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule G](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 887, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Ashcroft licenses dogs under its [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf). No one may own, possess or harbour an unlicensed dog in the Village. Licences are issued by the municipal office, and the fees are in Schedule G of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf). A licence is due before the last day of February each year, or when the dog reaches 3 months of age. Service animals, dogs under 3 months, and dogs that visit the Village 30 or fewer days a year do not need one. ## Steps 1. Get the annual Dog Licence Application (Schedule A of the bylaw) from the Village office at 601 Bancroft Street, or call 250-453-9161. 2. For the $25 rate, the owner signs a declaration that the dog is spayed or neutered. A veterinarian's certificate may be required, so ask the office. 3. Pay the fee and receive a numbered tag. 4. Fasten the tag to the dog's collar or harness. ## Good to know - Pay after February 28 and a $5 surcharge applies. - Fees are not pro-rated during the year, and there is no refund if you alter the dog later. - Three or more dogs need a kennel licence ($150); see the pets limit answer. - A dog impounded without a licence costs $50 for the first impoundment plus $10 a day for boarding. - The Village pages we read do not state a fine for an unlicensed dog or an online way to buy a licence. Ask the Village office. ## What you'll need - Signed declaration that the dog is spayed or neutered, for the lower fee ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832 (PDF, application form is Schedule A)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Ashcroft](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/how-many-pets.md) - [Ashcroft rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/dog-licence.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/dog-licence.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/dog-licence.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/dog-licence.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/dog-licence.md) - [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule G, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 9 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs be off leash in Ashcroft, and what are the leash rules?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # Ashcroft dog leash rules and off-leash areas **Question:** Where can dogs be off leash in Ashcroft, and what are the leash rules? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, a dog must not be at large: off your property it must be on a leash no longer than 2.0 metres. The Village bylaw sets no off-leash area, and dogs are not allowed in Village parks or cemeteries. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** The Village pages we read do not state a fine for a dog at large. **How long:** The rules apply at all times. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 236-597-1607 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** An owner must not let a dog be at large. A dog is at large when it is off the owner's land or premises and not on a leash, on unfenced land and not securely tethered, not under physical control of its owner or agent, or in the care of someone an Animal Control Officer considers not competent. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 5.1, 5.2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "An owner shall not permit, suffer or allow a dog to be at large." … "Elsewhere than on land or premises owned or occupied by the owner and not on a leash, or" … "On unfenced land and not securely tethered" … "Not under the physical control of its owner or owner's agent, or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Maximum leash length:** The leash may be no more than 2.0 metres (6.6 feet) long, strong enough to restrain the dog, and held by a competent person. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 3 (definition of Leash)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "No more than 2.0 metres (6.6 feet) in length, and" … "Securely affixed to an animal, with the other end of the leash held by a competent person." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Off-leash areas:** None set. Ashcroft's Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw designates no off-leash area and bans dogs from Village parks instead. - **Places dogs are not allowed:** Dogs are not allowed in the Chinese or municipal cemeteries or in Village Parks at any time. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 5.7](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "shall not permit, suffer or allow a dog to be in the Chinese or municipal cemeteries or Village Parks at any time." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cleaning up:** An owner must immediately remove the dog's excrement from another person's property or any public street, lane, sidewalk or other public or private property and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. A legally blind owner is exempt for a service animal's excrement when not with a sighted person aged 12 or over. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 5.3, 5.4](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "An owner shall immediately remove any and all of their dog's excrement from another person's property" … "An owner who is legally blind is exempt from section 5.3" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Not confirmed. The bylaw and Village pages read do not state a fine for a dog at large. - **Bylaw:** Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, 2019 - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, title](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, 2019" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) says an owner must not let a dog be at large. A dog is at large when it is off the owner's land or premises and not on a leash, on unfenced land and not securely tethered, not under the physical control of its owner or agent, or in the care of someone an Animal Control Officer considers not competent. ## Steps 1. Keep your dog on a leash that is no more than 2.0 metres (6.6 feet) long, strong enough to restrain the dog, and held by a competent person. 2. Do not take your dog into the Chinese or municipal cemeteries or into Village parks. The ban applies at any time. 3. Pick up after your dog immediately and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. This applies on another person's property and on any public street, lane or sidewalk. ## Good to know - The bylaw designates no off-leash area. It bans dogs from Village parks instead. - A legally blind owner is exempt from picking up a service animal's excrement when not with a sighted person aged 12 or over. - The bylaw and Village pages we read do not state a fine for a dog at large. Ask the Village office. - To report a problem, use the Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form or contact the Bylaw Enforcement Officer. ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-licence.md) - [Ashcroft rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dangerous-dogs.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Ashcroft](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/how-many-pets.md) - [Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Sun Peaks](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Ashcroft rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, a dog that attacks or tries to attack a person or animal can be declared dangerous after a written complaint. The owner must keep it secured and muzzled in public, and buy a dangerous dog licence for $100 a year. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Dangerous dog licence $100 a year. Impound fee for a dangerous dog $200 per offence plus $10 a day for boarding. **How long:** The licence is for the calendar year. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 236-597-1607 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 - Phone: Ashcroft RCMP (emergencies and attacks in progress; non-emergency line), 250-453-2216 (Detachment at 720 Elm St. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency.) ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** The bylaw uses the Community Charter definition of a dangerous dog. On a written complaint that a dog attacked or tried to attack an animal or person, the Animal Control Officer tells the owner in writing that the dog is now considered dangerous and the Village follows the Community Charter steps. Mitigating factors may be considered. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 3, 7.1, 7.4](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "A dangerous dog as defined by the Community Charter." … "In determining whether a dog is dangerous, mitigating factors may be considered." … "that a dog has attacked or attempted to attack any animal or human" … "now considered to be a " dangerous dog"" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Rules for owners:** The owner must keep the dog sufficiently secured so it cannot endanger any person or animal, and must not let it onto a highway, public place or any place not controlled by the owner unless it is sufficiently muzzled. A dangerous dog needs its own licence category. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 7.2, 7.3, 6.2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "unless the same is kept sufficiently secured so as to prevent it from endangering the safety of any" … "unless the dog is sufficiently muzzled" … "Altered dog, b) Unaltered dog, c) Dangerous dog" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Licence fee:** $100 a year for a dangerous dog licence. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule G](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "Each Altered Dog $25.00 Each Unaltered Dog $45.00 Dangerous Dog $100.00 Replacement of lost or damaged tag $5.00 Kennel $150.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to report:** Complain in writing to the Village (complaint form; by email, mail, fax or in person). Bylaw Enforcement Officer Reggie Amyotte, 236-597-1607, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 7.4](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "Upon receiving a complaint in writing" - Source: [Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bylaw-Infraction-Complaint-Form.pdf) - Official wording: "Your complaint may be submitted by email, mail, fax or hand to the Village of Ashcroft office." … "Anonymous complaints are not accepted" … "Bylaw Enforcement Officer - Reggie Amyotte at 236-597-1607" … "Telephone: 250 453 9161 Fax: 250 453 9664 Email: bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. The bylaw and Village pages do not state a ticket amount for breaking the dangerous-dog rules. - **Bylaw:** Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, 2019 (Part 7), with the Community Charter special powers for dangerous dogs. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, title](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, 2019" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) uses the Community Charter definition of a dangerous dog. When the Village gets a written complaint that a dog attacked or tried to attack a person or animal, the Animal Control Officer tells the owner in writing that the dog is now considered dangerous. The Village then follows the Community Charter steps, and mitigating factors may be considered. ## Steps 1. To report a dog, fill in the Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form and send it by email, mail, fax or in person. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. 2. If your dog is declared dangerous, buy a dangerous dog licence ($100 a year). 3. Keep the dog sufficiently secured so it cannot endanger any person or animal. 4. Muzzle the dog sufficiently whenever it is on a highway, in a public place or anywhere not controlled by you. ## Good to know - An unlicensed dangerous dog must be licensed ($100) when it is returned from the pound. - For an attack in progress or an emergency, call 9-1-1. The RCMP detachment is at 720 Elm St. - The bylaw and Village pages we read do not state a ticket amount for breaking the dangerous-dog rules. Ask the Village office. ## What you'll need - Completed Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form ## Official forms and pages - [Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bylaw-Infraction-Complaint-Form.pdf) - [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-licence.md) - [Ashcroft dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Ashcroft](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/how-many-pets.md) - [Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bylaw-Infraction-Complaint-Form.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Ashcroft question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in Ashcroft **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, you may keep no more than two dogs over 3 months old in a residential area, unless the property is zoned Rural Residential and you buy a kennel licence. The bylaws we read state no limit on cats. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Kennel licence $150, plus the dog licences. **How long:** The limits apply at all times. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office (ask about zoning and kennel licences), 250-453-9161 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** No more than two dogs over 3 months old in a residentially zoned area, unless the property is zoned Rural Residential and a kennel licence has been bought. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 5.9](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "No more than two (2) dogs over the age of three (3) months shall be kept in a residentially zoned area in the Village at one time, unless the property is zoned Rural Residential and a kennel license has been purchased for the property." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cats allowed:** None set. The Ashcroft bylaws that were read set no limit on cats. - **Other animal limits:** Hens: at most 4 per parcel (Good Neighbour Bylaw). Bees: 1 colony on parcels under 1,100 m², 2 on parcels 1,100 m² or larger. Pigeons and other homing birds may not be kept. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 7.2, 7.3, 7.4](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "A maximum of four (4) hens may be kept per parcel for personal egg consumption only." … "No more than two (2) colonies of bees are permitted on parcels 1,100 m² or larger." … "No more than one (1) colony of bees is permitted on parcels smaller than 1,100 m²." … "is not permitted within the Village of Ashcroft." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.13](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Pigeon keeping is prohibited in all zones." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exceptions:** Three or more dogs need a kennel licence ($150), and the kennel needs a building permit and must meet the bylaw's conditions (floor space, provincial rules, Code of Practice). More than two dogs in a residentially zoned area is allowed only on Rural Residential land with a kennel licence. Dogs under 3 months are not counted. - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, s. 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 5.9](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "The following Kennel provisions apply to all dogs except those under three (3) months of age:" … "Every owner of three (3) or more dogs shall possess a valid and subsisting kennel license." … "A building permit for the kennel has been obtained" … "No more than two (2) dogs over the age of three (3) months shall be kept in a residentially" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule G](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) - Official wording: "Replacement of lost or damaged tag $5.00 Kennel $150.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Exceeding the permitted number of hens (s. 7.2): bylaw notice $130, or $91 if paid within 5 days and $169 after 30 days; $300 for a 2nd offence and $500 for a 3rd or later. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." … "Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)" … "Exceeding permitted 7.2 $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 number of hens" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, 2019 (dogs); Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (hens, bees, pigeons). - Source: [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, title](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) - Official wording: "Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, 2019" - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 1.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) allows no more than two dogs over 3 months old in a residentially zoned area. Dogs under 3 months are not counted. The one exception is land zoned Rural Residential, where you may keep more with a kennel licence. ## Steps 1. If you want three or more dogs, check with the Village that your property is zoned Rural Residential. 2. Buy a kennel licence ($150, plus the dog licences). 3. Get a building permit for the kennel. It must meet the bylaw's conditions on floor space, provincial rules and the Code of Practice. ## Good to know - Cats: the bylaws we read set no limit on cats. Ask the Village if you are unsure. - Other animals: the [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) allows at most 4 hens per parcel and one bee colony on a parcel under 1,100 m² or two on a larger one. Pigeons and other homing birds may not be kept. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 890](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) sets a different hen limit in the RR1 zone, so see the chickens answer. - Keeping more hens than allowed brings a bylaw notice of $130 ($91 if paid within 5 days, $169 after 30 days). A 2nd offence is $300 and a 3rd or later is $500. - We found no ticket amount for keeping too many dogs. ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-licence.md) - [Ashcroft backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-chickens.md) - [Ashcroft dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/how-many-pets.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/how-many-pets.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/how-many-pets.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/how-many-pets.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/how-many-pets.md) - [Sun Peaks](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Control-and-Pound-Operation-Bylaw-No.-832.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 887, 2026, Schedule G, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bylaw-No.-887-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Fees-and-Charges.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Ashcroft backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, the Good Neighbour Bylaw allows up to 4 hens per parcel in the rear yard for personal egg use. Roosters are not allowed in residential zones. The Zoning Bylaw sets a different limit in the RR1 zone, so confirm with the Village. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** The bylaw and the Fees and Charges Bylaw state no hen permit or fee. **How long:** The rules apply at all times; no registration is required. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office (ask about zoning), 250-453-9161 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** Yes, under the Good Neighbour Bylaw: kept by a resident of the parcel, incidental to residential use, for personal egg consumption only, in the rear yard. The Zoning Bylaw lists keeping livestock or fowl as an accessory use in the RR1 zone and agricultural use in the A1 zone; it does not list hens in the R1 zone. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 7.2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall keep hens (domestic chickens, Gallus gallus domesticus) except in accordance with the following regulations:" … "must be carried out by a resident of the parcel." … "Hen keeping is permitted only in the rear yard of a parcel" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 6.1, 3.7](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "The keeping of livestock or fowl;" … "Any use not expressly permitted in this Bylaw is prohibited in every zone" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Most hens:** Good Neighbour Bylaw: 4 hens per parcel. Zoning Bylaw, RR1 zone: 12 hens per 3,000 m² of lot area. (Sources differ: Two bylaws give different limits for RR1 parcels: 4 hens per parcel (Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879) versus 12 hens per 3,000 m² (Zoning Bylaw No. 890). Exceeding the number of hens is ticketable under Schedule D of the Good Neighbour Bylaw.) - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 7.2(ii)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "A maximum of four (4) hens may be kept per parcel for personal egg consumption only." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 6.4](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "12 hens per 3,000m2 of lot area" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Roosters:** Not allowed in any residential zone. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 7.2(iii)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "Roosters are prohibited within all residential zones." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coop rules:** Rear yard only, with the house between the coop and the front parcel line. One coop and one pen. Coop at most 6.0 m² floor area and 2.0 m high. Coop and pen at least 2.5 m from all parcel lines. Rear yard fully fenced; feed in an airtight container. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 7.2(iv)-(viii)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "the dwelling unit must be located between the hen enclosure and the front parcel line." … "Only one coop and one pen are permitted for hen keeping." … "A coop must not exceed 6.0 m² in floor area or 2.0 m in height." … "The coop and pen must be set back at least 2.5 metres from all parcel lines." … "Food must be stored in an airtight container" - 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:** Allowed. The keeper must be a registered beekeeper under the BC Bee Regulation. Max 2 colonies on parcels of 1,100 m² or more, 1 on smaller parcels. Hives in the rear yard, at least 3.0 m from any parcel line, in a fenced rear yard, with water provided on site. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 7.3](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "Every person keeping bees must be a registered beekeeper under the BC Bee Regulation" … "No more than two (2) colonies of bees are permitted on parcels 1,100 m² or larger." … "A beehive must not be located within 3.0 metres of any parcel line." … "All beehives must be located in the rear yard of the parcel." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other livestock:** In the RR1 zone: 1 horse, 1 cow, 1 sheep or 1 goat per 3,000 m² of lot area. In A1 (agriculture) agricultural use includes horses, cattle, sheep, hens, ducks, geese and other livestock. Pigeons are banned in all zones. Elsewhere, no one may keep livestock, poultry or animals not specifically permitted. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 6.4, 3.13, definition of Agricultural Use](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "1 horse per 3,000m2 of lot area" … "1 goat per 3,000m2 of lot area" … "Pigeon keeping is prohibited in all zones." … "and specifically includes a kennel and the keeping of horses, cattle, sheep, hens, pigeons, ducks, geese, and other livestock." - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 7.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall keep livestock, poultry, or other animals not specifically permitted under this bylaw or any other Village of Ashcroft Bylaw." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (Part 7); Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (s. 6.4 for RR1). - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 1.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025"." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) allows a resident to keep hens, as long as it is incidental to residential use, for personal egg consumption only, and in the rear yard. The limit is 4 hens per parcel. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 890](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) lists keeping livestock or fowl as an accessory use in the RR1 zone and agricultural use in the A1 zone. It does not list hens in the R1 zone. In RR1 it allows 12 hens per 3,000 m² of lot area. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zoning and the hen limit that applies to your parcel with the Village office. 2. Build one coop and one pen in the rear yard, with the house between the coop and the front parcel line. 3. Keep the coop to 6.0 m² of floor area and 2.0 m high at most, and at least 2.5 m from all parcel lines (the pen too). 4. Fully fence the rear yard and keep feed in an airtight container. ## Good to know - Roosters are not allowed in any residential zone. - Bees: you must be a registered beekeeper under the BC Bee Regulation. The limit is 2 colonies on parcels of 1,100 m² or more and 1 on smaller parcels. Hives go in a fenced rear yard, at least 3.0 m from any parcel line, with water on site. - Other livestock in the RR1 zone: 1 horse, 1 cow, 1 sheep or 1 goat per 3,000 m² of lot area. In A1, agricultural use includes horses, cattle, sheep, hens, ducks, geese and other livestock. - Pigeons are banned in all zones. Elsewhere, no one may keep livestock, poultry or animals not specifically permitted. - The two bylaws give different hen limits for RR1 parcels. Confirm with the Village before you buy birds. - The bylaws set no hen permit, licence or registration, and the Fees and Charges Bylaw lists no fee. - Keeping too many hens brings a bylaw notice of $130. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Ashcroft](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/how-many-pets.md) - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.md) - [Ashcroft noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/noise-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/backyard-chickens.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/backyard-chickens.md) - [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/backyard-chickens.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/backyard-chickens.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/backyard-chickens.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Ashcroft RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, an RV may be stored on private property in a driveway or side or rear yard if it is not used as a dwelling. RVs may not be parked or stored on Village boulevards or public property, and living in one is not allowed. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $130 ($91 if paid within 5 days, $169 after 30 days; $300 for a 2nd offence, $500 for a 3rd or later) for a visitor RV over 7 days, an RV on a boulevard or right-of-way, or too many RVs on a lot. Using an RV as a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling is $250 ($175, $325; $500 then $750 for repeats). **How long:** A visitor may use an RV on private property for at most 7 consecutive days, generally one stay a year. Getting an RV ready for travel on a boulevard is limited to 48 hours. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 236-597-1607 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **On the street:** RVs may not be parked, stored or left on Village rights-of-way, boulevards or public property except as the Traffic Bylaw allows, and seasonal off-season storage there is banned from October 15 to April 15. Getting an RV ready for travel on a boulevard is limited to 48 hours. Sleeping in an RV on a highway overnight is prohibited. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, s. 3.5(b), 3.5(d)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "RVs may not be parked, stored, or left standing on Village rights-of-way, boulevards, or other public property, except in accordance with the Village's Traffic Bylaw." … "being the period from October 15 to April 15 each year." … "must not exceed forty-eight (48) hours." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.11](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Occupancy of a recreational vehicle for overnight accommodation while it is parked on a highway is prohibited." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **On your property:** An RV may be stored on private property only if not used as a dwelling, kept in good repair, and parked in a driveway or side or rear yard without blocking sidewalks, road access or visibility. No more than one RV per residential lot unless the Zoning Bylaw permits more. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, s. 3.5(e)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "RVs may be stored on private property only if they are not being used as dwellings, are maintained in good repair, and are parked in a driveway or side/rear yard without blocking sidewalks, road access, or visibility." … "No more than one RV may be stored on a residential lot unless otherwise permitted under the Zoning Bylaw." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Living in an RV:** Not allowed as a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling on any property. Visitors may use an RV on private property for at most 7 consecutive days (generally one stay a year), not blocking sidewalks or sightlines. Not allowed on boulevards or public land without written authorization. No overnight occupancy on a highway. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, s. 3.5(a), 3.5(c), 3.5(d)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "are not permitted to be used as permanent or semi-permanent dwellings on any property within the Village of Ashcroft." … "Visitors staying with friends or family may occupy an RV for a maximum of seven (7) consecutive days" … "Temporary RV occupancy is not permitted on boulevards, public rights-of-way, or other Village-owned lands unless expressly authorized in writing by the Village." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.11](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Occupancy of a recreational vehicle for overnight accommodation while it is parked on a highway is prohibited." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: RV used as a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling $250 ($175 if paid within 5 days, $325 after 30 days; $500 then $750 for repeats). Visitor RV use over 7 days, RV on a boulevard or right-of-way, or too many RVs on a lot: $130 ($91, $169; $300, $500). - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." … "Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)" … "Unauthorized use of RV 3.5(a) $250 $175 $325 $500 $750 as permanent/semi- permanent dwelling" … "Visitor RV use exceeding 3.5(b) $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 7 days" … "RV parked/stored on 3.5(c) $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 boulevard or rights-of- way" … "Excess number of RVs 3.5(d) $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 stored on lot" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5; Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.11; Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 753 (scanned; not readable). - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, s. 1.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025"." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (s. 3.5) covers recreational vehicles (RVs), and the [Zoning Bylaw No. 890](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) adds related rules. The provisions we read do not mention boats or utility trailers. The Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 753 is posted only as a scanned PDF, so its street parking time limits could not be read. ## Steps 1. On the street or other public land: do not park, store or leave an RV on Village rights-of-way, boulevards or public property, except as the Traffic Bylaw allows. Seasonal off-season storage there is banned from October 15 to April 15. 2. On your property: store the RV in a driveway or side or rear yard, in good repair, not used as a dwelling, and without blocking sidewalks, road access or visibility. Keep to one RV per residential lot unless the Zoning Bylaw permits more. 3. For visitors: an RV may be used on private property for at most 7 consecutive days, without blocking sidewalks or sightlines. ## Good to know - An RV may not be a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling on any property. - Sleeping in an RV on a highway overnight is prohibited, and RVs on boulevards or public land need written authorization. - Getting an RV ready for travel on a boulevard is limited to 48 hours. - Commercial vehicles over 5,000 kg are barred in residential zones. The Zoning Bylaw also bans parking vehicles over 5,500 kg GVW in R zones, except recreational vehicles. - For boats and trailers, ask the Village which rules apply. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.md) - [Ashcroft unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/unsightly-property.md) - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.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) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Ashcroft noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/noise-rules.json" --- # Ashcroft noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, you may not make noise that unreasonably disturbs others. The Good Neighbour Bylaw sets no general quiet hours; construction and power tools are banned between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $130; $91 if paid within 5 days and $169 after 30 days. A 2nd offence is $300 and a 3rd or later is $500. **How long:** The rules apply at all times; construction and power tools are banned from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 236-597-1607 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **General rule:** No person may make, cause or permit noise that unreasonably disturbs others. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 4 Noise Control, s. 4.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall make, cause, or permit noise that unreasonably disturbs others." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Quiet hours:** None set. The Good Neighbour Bylaw sets no general quiet hours. - **Construction hours:** Construction or power tool use is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The bylaw sets no different hours for Sundays or holidays. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 4 Noise Control, s. 4.2(iii)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "Construction or power tool use between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other limits:** Also prohibited: loud music or amplified sound heard beyond the property line; persistent animal noise; engine idling over 10 minutes; a defective or modified exhaust that is louder than normal. Does not apply to emergency services, Village operations or authorized public events. No decibel limits. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 4 Noise Control, s. 4.2, 4.3](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "Loud music or amplified sound that can be heard beyond the property line;" … "Persistent animal noise;" … "Vehicle engine idling in excess of 10 minutes" … "This section does not apply to emergency services, Village operations, or authorized public events." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 236-597-1607, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca. Village office 250-453-9161, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Source: [Contact, Staff Directory and Hours of Operation](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) - Official wording: "Reg Amyotte 236-597-1607 bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca" … "Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. No after-hours noise contact is stated in the published sources. - **Fine:** Excessive noise (s. 4.1) and construction or tool use in prohibited hours (s. 4.2): bylaw notice $130, or $91 if paid within 5 days and $169 after 30 days; $300 for a 2nd offence and $500 for a 3rd or later. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 4 Noise Control, Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." … "Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)" … "Excessive noise (general 4.1 $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 prohibition)" … "Construction/tool use 4.2 $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 during prohibited hours" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (Part 4, Noise Control); it repeals Noise Control Bylaw No. 684. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 4 Noise Control, s. 1.1, 1.3](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025"." … "Noise Control Bylaw No. 684, 1983" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Part 4 of the [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) says no one may make, cause or permit noise that unreasonably disturbs others. It sets no general quiet hours and no decibel limits. The only fixed hours are for construction and power tools, which are prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The bylaw sets no different hours for Sundays or holidays. ## Steps 1. Call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 236-597-1607 or email bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca. The Village office (250-453-9161) is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2. Describe the noise, the address and the times it happens. ## Good to know - Also prohibited: loud music or amplified sound heard beyond the property line, persistent animal noise, engine idling over 10 minutes, and a defective or modified exhaust that is louder than normal. - The bylaw does not apply to emergency services, Village operations or authorized public events. - The contact page, complaint form and bylaw name no after-hours noise line. Ask the Village who to call. The Ashcroft RCMP detachment (250-453-2216) is listed on the Village site but not as a noise contact. - Excessive noise and construction or tool use in the prohibited hours each bring a bylaw notice of $130. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.md) - [Ashcroft unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/unsightly-property.md) - [Ashcroft fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/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) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/noise-rules.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/noise-rules.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/noise-rules.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/noise-rules.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/noise-rules.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 4 Noise Control, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ashcroft RCMP Detachment, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/ashcroft-rcmp-detachment/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/unsightly-property.json" --- # Ashcroft unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, report an unsightly or overgrown property by sending the Village a Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form. Owners must keep property clean, tidy and sanitary under the Good Neighbour Bylaw. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $130 for most property-condition offences ($91 if paid within 5 days, $169 after 30 days). Graffiti not removed within 14 days $250. **How long:** The bylaw sets 14 days to remove graffiti after notice. Other deadlines are set in the notice or order. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 236-597-1607 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 ## Key facts - **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must keep property clean, tidy and sanitary. Prohibited: rubbish and debris, unused or dilapidated items (broken furniture, appliances, tires, scrap, derelict vehicles, yard waste), construction waste or bulk fill, noxious substances, vermin, graffiti, overgrown landscaping, deteriorating structures, offensive odours. Boulevard grass and weeds must not exceed 15 cm. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 3 Property Maintenance, s. 3.1, 3.2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "Every owner or occupier of property must maintain their property in a clean, tidy, and sanitary condition." … "Accumulation of filth, discarded materials, rubbish, or debris." … "unmaintained or overgrown landscaping," … "Grass and weeds must not exceed 15 cm in height." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to report:** Fill in the Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form and send it by email (bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca), mail, fax or in person at the Village office, 601 Bancroft Street. Bylaw Enforcement Officer 236-597-1607. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. - Source: [Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bylaw-Infraction-Complaint-Form.pdf) - Official wording: "Your complaint may be submitted by email, mail, fax or hand to the Village of Ashcroft office." … "Anonymous complaints are not accepted" … "Telephone: 250 453 9161 Fax: 250 453 9664 Email: bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca" … "Bylaw Enforcement Officer - Reggie Amyotte at 236-597-1607" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What happens next:** If an owner does not comply with an order or notice within the time given, the Village may enter and do the work itself or by contractor and bill the owner (including administration fees). Costs unpaid at the end of the year are added to property taxes. Graffiti must be removed within 14 days of notice. Each day is a separate offence. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 3 Property Maintenance, s. 2.4, 2.7, 3.1(a)(vi)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "fails to comply with an order, notice, or direction issued under this Bylaw" … "within the time specified, the Village may, without further notice, enter onto the property and perform the work" … "Costs that remain unpaid at the end of the calendar year may be collected in the same manner and with the same priority as property taxes" … "visible graffiti (which must be removed within 14 days of notice by the Village)" … "Each day that an offence under this Bylaw continues constitutes a separate offence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Most property-condition offences (debris, discarded items, construction waste, vermin, boulevard, derelict vehicles): bylaw notice $130, or $91 if paid within 5 days and $169 after 30 days; $300 for a 2nd offence and $500 for a 3rd or later. Failure to remove graffiti within 14 days: $250 ($175 early, $325 late; $500 and $750 for repeats). - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 3 Property Maintenance, Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." … "Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)" … "Failure to keep property 3.1(a) $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 clean and free from debris" … "Failure to remove graffiti 3.1(e) $250 $175 $325 $500 $750 within 14 days" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (Part 3, Property Maintenance); it repeals Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 505, 1990. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 3 Property Maintenance, s. 1.1, 1.3](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025"." … "Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 505, 1990" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Part 3 of the [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) requires owners and occupiers to keep property clean, tidy and sanitary. Prohibited are rubbish and debris; unused or dilapidated items (broken furniture, appliances, tires, scrap, derelict vehicles, yard waste); construction waste or bulk fill; noxious substances; vermin; graffiti; overgrown landscaping; deteriorating structures; and offensive odours. Boulevard grass and weeds must not exceed 15 cm. ## Steps 1. Fill in the Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form. 2. Send it by email (bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca), mail, fax or in person at the Village office, 601 Bancroft Street. 3. Call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 236-597-1607 with questions. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. ## Good to know - If an owner does not comply with an order or notice in the time given, the Village may do the work itself or by contractor and bill the owner, including administration fees. Unpaid costs at the end of the year are added to property taxes. - Graffiti must be removed within 14 days of notice. - Each day is a separate offence. - Most offences bring a bylaw notice of $130 ($91 if paid within 5 days, $169 after 30 days; $300 for a 2nd offence, $500 for a 3rd or later). Failing to remove graffiti is $250 ($175 early, $325 late; $500 and $750 for repeats). ## What you'll need - Completed Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form ## Official forms and pages - [Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bylaw-Infraction-Complaint-Form.pdf) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.md) - [Ashcroft noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/noise-rules.md) - [Ashcroft RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/unsightly-property.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/unsightly-property.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/unsightly-property.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/unsightly-property.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/unsightly-property.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 3 Property Maintenance, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Infraction Complaint Form, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bylaw-Infraction-Complaint-Form.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-fire.json" --- # Ashcroft backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, you may have a campfire in a fire pit if you first get a campfire permit from the Village office. Burning yard waste, leaves or clippings is not allowed, even in a campfire. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** The bylaw, the application form and the Fees and Charges Bylaw state no permit fee. Breaking the Outdoor Burning Bylaw is a fine of $100 or more on conviction, up to the Offence Act maximum, plus fire department costs. **How long:** A permit is valid only for the date and location given and expires December 31 each year. It is not transferable. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Phone: Fire Chief, Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department, 250-457-0470 - Phone: Boston Flats Eco-Depot (TNRD, for yard waste), 250-377-8673 ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** Allowed, with a permit, in a fire pit burning seasoned firewood, no bigger than 0.5 m high and 0.5 m wide, for recreation, cooking or First Nation ceremony. Pit at least 3 m from buildings, property lines and anything flammable, under 60 cm high and 1 m wide, enclosed sides of brick, concrete or heavy-gauge metal, spark screen on top, on mineral soil with a cleared fuel break. Inspected and approved by the Bylaw Officer or Fire Chief. - Source: [Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022, s. 5(f)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Outdoor-Burning-2022-Bylaw-No.-849.pdf) - Official wording: "An outdoor campfire defined as an open fire that burns seasoned firewood in a fire pit. Fire size must be no larger than 0.5 m in height and 0.5 m in width" … "have enclosed sides made of brick, concrete or heavy-gauge metal, have a mesh screen to stop sparks on top." … "Fire pits must be inspected and approved by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Fire Chief or designate." … "The campfire pit must be on mineral soil and have a fuel break around the firepit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Burning yard waste:** No. All outdoor burning is prohibited except the listed exceptions (campfires, propane or gas fire devices, BBQs and smokers, burning that is part of a farm operation, and fire-department interface burning). Leaves, yard waste, tree, hedge or grass clippings may not be burned, even in a campfire. - Source: [Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022, s. 4, 5](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Outdoor-Burning-2022-Bylaw-No.-849.pdf) - Official wording: "All outdoor burning of any combustible material or combination of materials by any person is prohibited within the municipal boundaries of the Village." … "Notwithstanding Section 4, the following is permitted within the Village boundaries:" - Source: [Burning Permit, Campfire Application, Campfire permit conditions](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Burning-Permit-Campfire-Application.pdf) - Official wording: "NO lumber, plywood, leaves, yard waste, construction material waste, plastic, tree, hedge or grass clippings" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** Yes for campfires: apply for a campfire permit from the Village office before lighting. It is valid only for the date and location given, expires December 31 each year, is not transferable, and the Corporate Officer decides whether to issue it. The bylaw, application form and Fees bylaw state no fee. - Source: [Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022, s. 6-10](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Outdoor-Burning-2022-Bylaw-No.-849.pdf) - Official wording: "Permits are issued from the Village office" … "All permits expire December 31st each calendar year." … "A permit shall not be transferable." … "All persons wanting a burning permit for Campfires or Ceremonial fires must complete the application" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fire bans:** Campfires are allowed all year unless a campfire ban has been put in place by the Village or the Ministry of Forests. During a ban, permit holders are told by email and their permit is suspended until further notice. - Source: [Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022, s. 5(f)(iii)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Outdoor-Burning-2022-Bylaw-No.-849.pdf) - Official wording: "Campfires are permitted all year around unless a campfire ban has been implemented by the Village or the Ministry of Forests." - Source: [Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022, Schedule B](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Outdoor-Burning-2022-Bylaw-No.-849.pdf) - Official wording: "your campfire permit will be under suspension until further notice." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Instead of burning:** The Boston Flats Eco-Depot (operated by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, 1180 Campbell Hill Dr E, Cache Creek, 250-377-8673) takes tree trimmings and yard waste at no charge (some conditions apply). The Village garbage service does not take yard waste, and no curbside yard waste pickup is described. - Source: [Recycling Transfer Station, Boston Flats Eco-Depot, Compost](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/recycling-transfer-station/) - Official wording: "Items such as tree timings, and yard waste can be brought to the Boston Flats Eco-Depot and disposed of at no charge (some conditions apply)." … "1180 Campbell Hill Dr E, Cache Creek 250-377-8673" - Source: [https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf, s. 38(t)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) - Official wording: "packaging or crating materials, and (t) yard waste." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Outdoor Burning Bylaw: on conviction a fine of $100 or more, up to the Offence Act maximum, plus fire-department charge-out costs. Good Neighbour Bylaw notices: burning prohibited materials $250 ($175 early, $325 late); burning unpermitted materials or nuisance smoke $130 ($91, $169). - Source: [Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022, s. 13, 14](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Outdoor-Burning-2022-Bylaw-No.-849.pdf) - Official wording: "is liable to a fine not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than the maximum penalty provided under the Offence Act" … "Bylaw Infractions will be fined as per the Village of Ashcroft Bylaw Notice Adjudication Bylaw No. XXX" - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 5 and Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." … "Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)" … "Burning prohibited 5.1 $250 $175 $325 $500 $750 materials" … "Nuisance smoke from 5.3 $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 burning" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022 (also Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 5). - Source: [Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022, s. 1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Outdoor-Burning-2022-Bylaw-No.-849.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Ashcroft Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022" - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 5 and Schedule D, s. 5.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Outdoor-Burning-2022-Bylaw-No.-849.pdf) prohibits all outdoor burning except listed exceptions: campfires, portable propane or gas fire devices, barbecues and smokers, burning that is part of a farm operation, and fire department interface burning. Leaves, yard waste, and tree, hedge or grass clippings may not be burned, even in a campfire. Campfires need a permit from the Village. They are for recreation, cooking or First Nation ceremony, and burn seasoned firewood in a pit. The fire may be no bigger than 0.5 m high and 0.5 m wide. ## Steps 1. Apply for a campfire permit from the Village office before you light the fire. The Corporate Officer decides whether to issue it. 2. Build the pit at least 3 m from buildings, property lines and anything flammable, under 60 cm high and 1 m wide, with enclosed sides of brick, concrete or heavy-gauge metal. 3. Put a spark screen on top, and set the pit on mineral soil with a cleared fuel break. 4. Have the pit inspected and approved by the Bylaw Officer or Fire Chief. ## Good to know - Campfires are allowed all year unless the Village or the Ministry of Forests has put a campfire ban in place. During a ban, permit holders are told by email and their permit is suspended until further notice. Ask the Village for the current status. - Portable propane or natural gas fire devices are allowed at least 3 m from buildings, wood items, trees and shrubs, not under trees or wires, on a non-combustible surface. - Take tree trimmings and yard waste to the Boston Flats Eco-Depot, run by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (no charge, some conditions apply). - Bylaw notices under the Good Neighbour Bylaw: burning prohibited materials $250 ($175 if paid early, $325 if paid late); burning unpermitted materials or nuisance smoke $130 ($91, $169). ## What you'll need - Campfire permit application ## Official forms and pages - [Burning Permit, Campfire Application (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Burning-Permit-Campfire-Application.pdf) - [Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Outdoor-Burning-2022-Bylaw-No.-849.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/fireworks.md) - [Ashcroft yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/yard-waste.md) - [Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.md) - [Ashcroft unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/unsightly-property.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/backyard-fire.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/backyard-fire.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/backyard-fire.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/backyard-fire.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/backyard-fire.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Outdoor-Burning-2022-Bylaw-No.-849.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Burning Permit, Campfire Application, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Burning-Permit-Campfire-Application.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 5 and Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Recycling Transfer Station, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/service/recycling-transfer-station/) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Solid-Waste-Collection-Removal-and-Disposal-and-Amendment-Bylaws-785-798-814.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft fireworks rules question: "Are fireworks allowed in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/fireworks/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/fireworks.json" --- # Ashcroft fireworks rules **Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, possessing, discharging or selling fireworks and firecrackers is prohibited unless the Village expressly authorizes it. The bylaw notice is $250. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $250; $175 if paid within 5 days and $325 after 30 days. A 2nd offence is $500 and a 3rd or later is $750. The person is also liable for the Village's full response costs. **How long:** The prohibition applies at all times. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 236-597-1607 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Setting off fireworks:** No, unless the Village expressly authorizes it. Possession and discharge of fireworks or firecrackers are prohibited. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, s. 6.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks or firecrackers is prohibited unless expressly authorized by the Village." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Selling fireworks:** No, unless the Village expressly authorizes it. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, s. 6.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks or firecrackers is prohibited unless expressly authorized by the Village." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What counts as fireworks:** None set. The Good Neighbour Bylaw does not define fireworks or firecrackers. - **Permit:** Not confirmed. The bylaw and Village pages do not describe a permit process, who is eligible or a fee. - **Fine:** Sale, possession or discharge of fireworks without authorization: bylaw notice $250, or $175 if paid within 5 days and $325 after 30 days; $500 for a 2nd offence and $750 for a 3rd or later. The person is also liable for the Village's full response costs. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." … "Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)" … "Sale, possession, or 6.1 & 6.2 $250 $175 $325 $500 $750 discharge of fireworks without authorization" - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, s. 6.2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "Any person causing an incident involving fireworks or firecrackers is liable for the full cost of the Village's response" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (Part 6, Fireworks and Firecrackers); it repeals Fireworks Bylaw No. 765, 2009. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, s. 1.1, 1.3](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025"." … "Fireworks Bylaw No. 765, 2009" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Part 6 of the [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) prohibits the possession and discharge of fireworks or firecrackers in the Village unless the Village expressly authorizes it. Selling them is also not allowed without that authorization. ## Steps 1. If you want to hold a display or sell fireworks, ask the Village office for authorization before you buy or light anything. Call 250-453-9161. 2. To report fireworks, call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 236-597-1607 or email bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca. ## Good to know - The bylaw does not define "fireworks or firecrackers" and does not mention sparklers or display fireworks. - The bylaw and Village pages do not describe a permit process, who is eligible or a fee. Ask the Village. - A person who breaks the rule is also liable for the Village's full response costs. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-fire.md) - [Ashcroft noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/noise-rules.md) - [Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/fireworks.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/fireworks.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/fireworks.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/fireworks.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/fireworks.md) - [Sun Peaks](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/fireworks.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/fireworks/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines.json" --- # Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work **Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** In Ashcroft, most Good Neighbour Bylaw offences carry a bylaw notice of $130 or $250, with a lower amount if paid within 5 days. Water Conservation Bylaw tickets are $150, $300 and $500. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notices: $130 or $250 for first offences; 2nd offence $300 or $500; 3rd or later $500 or $750. Water Conservation Bylaw tickets: $150, $300, $500. **How long:** Pay within 5 days for the lower amount; after 30 days the higher late amount applies. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 236-597-1607 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 ## Key facts - **How tickets work:** Bylaw Enforcement Officers enforce the Good Neighbour Bylaw, and designated contraventions can be enforced by a Notice of Bylaw Violation under the Notice of Enforcement Bylaw No. 845, 2023. The Water Conservation Bylaw is also enforced by Municipal Ticket Information under the Community Charter, with fines in its own Schedule A. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D, s. 2.1, 2.5](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The provisions of this Bylaw shall be administered and enforced by Bylaw Enforcement Officers (BEOs) or other persons designated by the Village." … "Designated contraventions under this Bylaw may be enforced by a Notice of Bylaw Violation in accordance with the Village of Ashcroft Notice of Enforcement Bylaw No. 845, 2023 and any amendments thereto." - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, Schedule A, s. 12](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw is designated pursuant to Section 264 or the Community Charter, as a bylaw that may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Common fines:** Bylaw notices (Good Neighbour Bylaw): noise, unsightly property, nuisance smoke, too many hens $130; graffiti, fireworks, burning prohibited materials, disruptive gatherings, water restriction breaches, RV used as a dwelling $250. Water Conservation Bylaw tickets: $150 first offence, $300 second, $500 third or later. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." … "Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)" … "Excessive noise (general 4.1 $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 prohibition)" … "Failure to comply with 10.1 $250 $175 $325 $500 $750 water restrictions" … "Sale, possession, or 6.1 & 6.2 $250 $175 $325 $500 $750 discharge of fireworks without authorization" - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, Schedule A](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) - Official wording: "Using a watering system outside permitted $150.00 $300.00 $500.00 times" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Paying early:** Good Neighbour Bylaw notices: $91 instead of $130, or $175 instead of $250, if paid within 5 days. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." … "Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)" … "Failure to keep property 3.1(a) $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 clean and free from debris" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Paying late:** Good Neighbour Bylaw notices: $169 instead of $130, or $325 instead of $250, if paid after 30 days. A 2nd offence is $300 ($500 for the $250 offences); a 3rd or later offence is $500 ($750). - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." … "Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)" … "Failure to keep property 3.1(a) $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 clean and free from debris" … "Failure to remove graffiti 3.1(e) $250 $175 $325 $500 $750 within 14 days" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Disputing a ticket:** For a Municipal Ticket Information ticket under the Water Conservation Bylaw, a disputed ticket is referred to Provincial Court. No dispute process or adjudication fee for bylaw notices could be read. - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, Schedule A, s. 12(d)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) - Official wording: "The Bylaw Enforcement Officer shall refer every disputed ticket to the Provincial Court for a hearing." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D (bylaw notices, under Notice of Enforcement Bylaw No. 845, 2023). Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, Schedule A sets its own municipal ticket fines. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE D - DESIGNATED CONTRAVENTIONS AND PENALTIES" … "The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845." - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, Schedule A, s. 12(c), Schedule A](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) - Official wording: "authorized to be used on a ticket pursuant to Section 264(1)(c) of the Community Charter to" … "Section 265 of the Community Charter for contravention of the respective section of this Bylaw" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Bylaw Enforcement Officers enforce the [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf). Designated contraventions can be enforced by a Notice of Bylaw Violation under the Notice of Enforcement Bylaw No. 845, 2023. The [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) is also enforced by Municipal Ticket Information under the Community Charter, with its own fines in Schedule A. ## Steps 1. Read the notice or ticket for the offence and amount. 2. Pay within 5 days for the lower amount. After 30 days the late amount applies. 3. To ask about a notice, call the Village office at 250-453-9161 or the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 236-597-1607. ## Good to know - Bylaw notices at $130: noise, unsightly property, nuisance smoke, too many hens. Paid early they are $91, and paid late $169. - Bylaw notices at $250: graffiti, fireworks, burning prohibited materials, disruptive gatherings, water restriction breaches, an RV used as a dwelling. Paid early they are $175, and paid late $325. - A 2nd offence is $300 ($500 for the $250 offences). A 3rd or later offence is $500 ($750). - Water Conservation Bylaw tickets are $150 for a first offence, $300 for a second and $500 for a third or later. A disputed ticket goes to Provincial Court. - The bylaw notice dispute process could not be read because the enforcement bylaw is not posted. We also found no parking ticket or dog ticket amounts. Ask the Village. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) - [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, Schedule A (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/noise-rules.md) - [Ashcroft fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/fireworks.md) - [Ashcroft unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/unsightly-property.md) - [Ashcroft watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/water-restrictions.md) - [Ashcroft backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-fire.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) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/bylaw-fines.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/bylaw-fines.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/bylaw-fines.md) - [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/bylaw-fines.md) - [Sun Peaks](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/bylaw-fines.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 799, 2015, Schedule A, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Water-Conservation-2015-Bylaw-No.-799.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines/_ --- --- title: "Ashcroft business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Ashcroft, and how do I get one?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/business-licence.json" --- # Ashcroft business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Ashcroft, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes. In Ashcroft anyone carrying on a business in the Village, including non-resident and mobile businesses, needs a Village business licence for each premises and each business. Fees are $60 to $400 a year by type, and a new business also pays a $50 fire inspection. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Annual fee by type: retail or service and repair $60 (under 1,000 sq. ft.), $120 (1,001 to 2,500 sq. ft.), $200 (2,501 sq. ft. or more); restaurants $60 to $120 by seats; home occupation $60; contractors $120; professional $100; other $100. New business: $50 fire inspection. **How long:** Not stated. The licensing year is January 1 to December 31. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Email: Village Office, admin@ashcroftbc.ca ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on a business in the Village, including non-resident and mobile businesses, with a separate licence for each premises and each business. Exempt: yard or garage sales, fundraising by schools, churches or sports teams, government activity, charity performances, and certain non-resident delivery businesses. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, s. 2.2-2.6](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "The following types of businesses do not require a Licence:" … "yard or garage sales" … "A person who carries on the same business in or from more than one Premises in the Village must obtain and maintain separate Licences for each of the premises used in the business." … "A person shall not advertise, solicit or promote a business that is conducted within the Village without first obtaining a Licence for that business." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Annual fee by type: retail or service and repair $60 (under 1,000 sq. ft.), $120 (1,001 to 2,500 sq. ft.), $200 (2,501 sq. ft. or more); restaurants $60 to $120 by seats; home occupation $60; contractors $120; professional $100; other $100. A new business also pays a $50 fire inspection. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, Schedule A](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "Contractors - all types 120.00" … "Home Occupation 60.00" … "Retail Less than 1000 sq.ft. 60.00" … "Retail 1001 sq.ft. thru 2500 sq.ft. 120.00" … "Retail 2501 sq.ft. or more 200.00" … "Professional 100.00 N/A Public, Farmer or Flea Market 0.00" … "Fire Inspection Fee $50.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Complete and sign the Village's Business Licence Application, submit it to the Village or the Licence Inspector, and pay the fee. The application needs a description of the business, name, addresses and floor area. The Licence Inspector must be satisfied the fee is paid, bylaws are met, and health or fire approvals are in place. A fire inspection is mandatory for new businesses. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, s. 4.1, 4.2, 3.2, 2.7](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "complete the application for a Licence provided by the Village;" … "submit the application to the Village or the Licence Inspector; and" … "floor area in square metres which is occupied by the business; and" … "Fire inspections are mandatory for every new business" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** The licensing year is January 1 to December 31. Renewal fee is due before February 15, after which a $20 penalty applies. A new applicant after June 30 may pay 50% in the first year. A licence is not transferable to a new owner. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, s. 5.5, 5.9, 5.14, 5.16, 5.18; Schedule A](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "The licensing year shall be from January 1 to December 31" … "A Licence Holder must submit the applicable fee to the Licence Inspector prior to February 15 th." … "may pay a pro-rated Licence Fee of 50% in the first year of operation" … "Failure to pay the Licence Fee by February 15th $20.00" … "A Licence is not transferable to a new owner of an existing business." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Inter-community licence:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Bylaw 850 makes a breach an offence but states no fine amount. - **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022 - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, s. 7.6](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as Village of Ashcroft Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850]() requires a licence for anyone carrying on a business in the Village, with a separate licence for each premises and each business. Exempt: yard or garage sales, fundraising by schools, churches or sports teams, government activity, charity performances, and certain non-resident delivery businesses. ## Steps 1. Complete and sign the Village's Business Licence Application (the form is in the bylaw PDF), giving a description of the business, your name, addresses and floor area. 2. Submit it to the Village or the Licence Inspector, and pay the fee. No online application was found. 3. The Licence Inspector must be satisfied that the fee is paid, bylaws are met, and any health or fire approvals are in place. A fire inspection ($50) is mandatory for new businesses. 4. Renew each year before February 15; after that a $20 penalty applies. ## Good to know - Other Schedule A fees: apartment complex $60, auto dealers $200, financial institutions $400, mobile vending $100, non-profit society $0. - A new applicant after June 30 may pay 50% in the first year. - A licence is not transferable to a new owner. - The bylaw makes a breach an offence, each day separate, but states no fine amount. Ask the Village office. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, with application form (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/home-based-business.md) - [Ashcroft short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/short-term-rental.md) - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/business-licence.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/business-licence.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/business-licence.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/business-licence.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/business-licence.md) - [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Ashcroft](https://ashcroftbc.ca/governance/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Ashcroft sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/home-based-business.json" --- # Ashcroft home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home? **Short answer:** Yes, in Ashcroft a home business is an accessory use in the R1 zone, and home occupations are allowed in RR1 and A1. You need a Village business licence ($60 a year) and a fire inspection for a new business ($50). The Zoning Bylaw limits hours, visitors and outdoor storage. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Ashcroft, https://ashcroftbc.ca) **Cost:** Business licence $60 a year for a Home Occupation. A fire inspection, mandatory for every new business, is $50. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Email: Village Office, admin@ashcroftbc.ca ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use. In the R1 zone only 'home businesses' are allowed; in the RR1 and A1 zones 'home occupations' (home businesses and home industries) are allowed. All need a Village business licence. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 7.1.2, 6.1.2, 5.2.2, 3.49](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Accessory Uses: .1 Short-term rental accommodations; .2 Accessory dwelling unit; .3 Attached suite; .4 Home businesses; and .5 Accessory buildings and structures." … "Accessory Uses: .1 Home occupations; .2 Accessory dwelling unit; .3 Attached suite; .4 Short-term rental accommodations; and .5 Accessory buildings and structures." … "Kennel, in conjunction with a residential use; .7 Home occupations; .8 The keeping of livestock or fowl;" … "All home occupations must hold a valid Business License from the Village of Ashcroft;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes. The business licence for a Home Occupation is $60 a year. A fire inspection is mandatory for every new business ($50). - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, Schedule A; s. 2.7, 2.9](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "Home Occupation 60.00" … "Fire inspections are mandatory for every new business" … "Cost per fire inspection is $50.00." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** Entirely inside the dwelling or an accessory building; no outdoor storage; no activity 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.; no more than 10 visitors or customers a day; one extra parking space; no noise, smoke, odour or other nuisance; no bulk deliveries; signs per Village bylaws. Licence: at most one service or delivery vehicle at a time and three per 24 hours. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.49](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "A home occupation will be carried out wholly within a dwelling unit or within an accessory building, and will involve no external storage of materials, containers or finished products;" … "No home occupations activities will be conducted between the hours of 10:00 pm and 8:00 am;" … "not more than 10 visitors or customers a day;" … "One parking space is required for a home occupation, in addition to those required for the principal dwelling;" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, s. 6.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "more than 1 Service or Delivery Vehicle, at any one time; or" … "more than 3 Service or Delivery vehicles during any 24-hour period." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Businesses not allowed:** Home businesses cannot be a medical, dental or chiropractic office or a veterinary practice, or an audio recording studio. Home industries (welding, carpentry, metal working, small-scale automotive repair) are not listed for the R1 zone. The licence application bars in R1: stables, kennels, restaurants, equipment storage, vehicle repair, metal fabricating and manufacturing. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.50, 3.51](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Business and professional offices other than a medical, dental or chiropractic office or veterinary practitioner;" … "but not including an audio recording studio;" … "Welding shop; .2 Carpentry shop; .3 Repair of small scale appliances, mechanical equipment and electronic instruments;" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, Business Licence Application, Home Based Business](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "A home based business may not include the following in an R1 Zone: a. Stables, kennels or animal breeding operations b. Restaurants" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (s. 3.49 to 3.52); Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026"." - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, s. 7.6](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as Village of Ashcroft Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 890]() (s. 3.49 to 3.52), a home business is an accessory use. In the R1 zone only "home businesses" are allowed; in the RR1 and A1 zones "home occupations" (home businesses and home industries) are allowed. All need a Village business licence under [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850](). ## Steps 1. Check your zone allows your kind of business. 2. Keep within the limits: entirely inside the dwelling or an accessory building; no outdoor storage; no activity from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.; no more than 10 visitors or customers a day; one extra parking space; no noise, smoke, odour or other nuisance; no bulk deliveries; signs per Village bylaws. 3. Under the licence, at most one service or delivery vehicle at a time and three per 24 hours. 4. Apply for the licence ($60 a year) and book the mandatory fire inspection ($50) for a new business. ## Good to know - Home businesses cannot be a medical, dental or chiropractic office, a veterinary practice, or an audio recording studio. Home industries (welding, carpentry, metal working, small-scale automotive repair) are not listed for the R1 zone. - The licence application also bars these in R1: stables, kennels, restaurants, equipment storage, vehicle repair, metal fabricating and manufacturing. The form cites the repealed Zoning Bylaw No. 823, so confirm with the Village. - The licence year is January 1 to December 31; renewal is due before February 15. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, with application form (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/business-licence.md) - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.md) - [Ashcroft short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/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) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/home-based-business.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/home-based-business.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/home-based-business.md) - [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/home-based-business.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/home-based-business.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Ashcroft. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Ashcroft short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Ashcroft?" place: Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/ashcroft category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/short-term-rental.json" --- # Ashcroft short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Ashcroft? **Short answer:** Yes, in Ashcroft short-term rental is an accessory use in the A1, RR1 and R1 zones, if you own the property. You need a Village business licence ($60 a year) and a provincial registration number. Ashcroft is exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Village business licence $60 a year for a Bed & Breakfast or AirBnB, and $60 for Short Term Room Rentals. Provincial registry fee $100 a year for a principal residence or $450 a year for a secondary unit. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-453-9161 - Email: Village Office, admin@ashcroftbc.ca - Online: Short-Term Rentals, Province of BC, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use in the A1, RR1 and R1 zones and other zones that list it, run by a person who owns the property. Ashcroft is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.44, 7.1.2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "A Short-Term Rental Accommodation must be operated by someone who owns the property;" … "Accessory Uses: .1 Short-term rental accommodations; .2 Accessory dwelling unit; .3 Attached suite; .4 Home businesses; and .5 Accessory buildings and structures." - Source: [Principal residence requirement and registration fees, Province of BC, List of exempt communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement Alert Bay Armstrong Ashcroft" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes. All operators must hold a valid Village business licence (Zoning s. 3.44.1); for a suite, a Business Permit. Fee: $60 a year for a Bed & Breakfast or AirBnB, and $60 for Short Term Room Rentals. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.44.1](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "All operators of Short-Term Rental Accommodations must hold a valid Business License from the Village of Ashcroft;" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, Schedule A](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "Bed & Breakfast and AirBnB 60.00" … "Short Term Room Rentals 60.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Provincial registration:** Yes. Each short-term rental unit needs its own registration number with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry. Provincial fee: $100 a year for the host's principal residence, $450 a year for a secondary unit. - Source: [Principal residence requirement and registration fees, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Each short-term rental unit requires its own registration number." … "Fee: $100 annually" … "Fee: $450 annually" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Operating rules:** Max three bedrooms for short-term rental per residential property. One extra off-street parking space for each guest room. Must keep the outside look of a typical home. Signs must follow Village bylaws. Operator must own the property. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.44](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "shall be three;" … "One additional off-street parking space must be provided for each Guest Room" … "A Short-Term Rental Accommodation must retain the external appearance of a typical residential property;" … "A Short-Term Rental Accommodation must be operated by someone who owns the property;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. The bylaws read give no ticket amount for operating without a licence. - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (s. 3.44 Short-Term Rental Accommodation); Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022. - Source: [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 2](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026"." - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, s. 7.6](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as Village of Ashcroft Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 890]() (s. 3.44), short-term rental accommodation is an accessory use in the A1, RR1 and R1 zones and other zones that list it, run by a person who owns the property. Rules: - No more than three bedrooms for short-term rental per residential property. - One extra off-street parking space for each guest room. - The outside must keep the look of a typical home. - Signs must follow Village bylaws. Ashcroft is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement. ## Steps 1. Hold a valid Village business licence (Zoning s. 3.44.1); for a suite, a Business Permit. See the [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850](): $60 a year for a Bed & Breakfast or AirBnB, and $60 for Short Term Room Rentals. 2. Register each rental unit with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry to get its own registration number. The provincial fee is $100 a year for the host's principal residence or $450 a year for a secondary unit. 3. Renew the Village licence before February 15 to avoid the $20 late fee. ## Good to know - A short-term vacation or room rental means a rental under 30 days. - The provincial registry has exemptions (hotels, time shares and others); see the Province's page. - The bylaws read give no ticket amount for operating without a licence. Ask the Village. - Check the Province's page for the current exempt-community list. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) ## Related questions - [Ashcroft business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/business-licence.md) - [Ashcroft secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/secondary-suite.md) - [Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup.md) - [Ashcroft home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/short-term-rental.md) - [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/short-term-rental.md) - [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/short-term-rental.md) - [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/short-term-rental.md) - [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/short-term-rental.md) - [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022 (PDF)](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bylaw-No.-850-2022-Business-Licence-Bylaw-2022-Fillable.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Principal residence requirement and registration fees, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. 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