# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Belcarra

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title: "Belcarra building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?"
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# Belcarra 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 Belcarra you need a Village building permit to build, repair, alter, move or demolish a building or structure. Accessory buildings under 10 m² that meet zoning setbacks are exempt. Use the Building Permit Application Package and contact the Village Office at 604-937-4100.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Based on the value of the work, starting at a $102 application fee. See the building-permit-fees answer. Payment is by cash or cheque only.  
**How long:** The bylaw and the application package do not state a processing time. An application expires 180 days after a complete application is received.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** A permit is needed before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, moving one, demolishing one, building a masonry fireplace or installing a wood-burning appliance or chimney, installing a commercial cooking system or fire alarm, or changing a building's occupancy classification.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 76](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure" … "before moving a building or structure" … "to demolish, before demolishing a building or structure" … "for a change of occupancy classification of a building or compartment within an existing building"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not needed for:** The bylaw does not apply to a fence permitted under the Zoning Bylaw; an accessory building under 10 m², a trellis, an arbour or a retaining structure under 1.22 m high (on a parcel zoned for simple buildings, meeting setbacks); non-structural repair and maintenance; replacing hot water tanks, roofing or deck membranes, cabinets, floor coverings or cladding.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 14](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw does not apply to" … "a fence permitted to be constructed under the Village" … "an accessory building with a floor area less than 10 square metres, a trellis, an arbour, a retaining structure less than 1.22 metres height" … "non-structural repair and maintenance of lawfully conforming structures in all zones" … "replacement of hot water tanks"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Use the Building Permit Application Package from the Building Department page. Contact the Building Department at 604-937-4100 or belcarra@belcarra.ca (Village Office, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road). Payment is by cash or cheque only, payable to the Village of Belcarra. The package does not say how to submit.
  - Source: [Building Department, Building Department page](https://belcarra.ca/services/building-department/)
  - Official wording: "or call 604-937-4100 to connect with someone from the Building Department"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Package 2024, Application checklist and Schedule A](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Payment is to be made by cash or cheque only, payable to the Village of Belcarra." … "Tel: 604-937-4100/ Fax: 604-939-5034/ belcarra@belcarra.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What to submit:** 3 copies of design drawings and 3 copies of site plans; the application fee; proof of ownership (title dated within 30 days); sewage disposal approval and proof of potable water where applicable; letters of assurance; Homeowner Protection Certification for new dwellings; a Traffic Management Plan for construction over $250,000.
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Package 2024, Checklist items 1-16](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf)
  - Official wording: "3 copies of design drawings including any structural drawings." … "3 copies of site plans." … "Proof of Ownership (Certificate of Title). Must be dated within 30 days of application." … "Copies of required Letters of Assurance." … "Traffic Management Plan (for construction over $250,000.)" … "Homeowner Protection Certification (new dwellings)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The Village does not state how long a permit takes.
- **Inspections:** For simple buildings, the owner must give at least 2 business days notice when requesting an inspection. For complex buildings, at least 3 business days notice for a pre-construction meeting and a pre-occupancy site review.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 108, 112](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For all work in respect of simple buildings the owner must give at least 2 business days notice to the Village when requesting an inspection" … "give at least 3 business days notice to the Village when requesting a pre- construction meeting with the building official prior to the start of construction"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Building Department, Village of Belcarra: 604-937-4100 or belcarra@belcarra.ca, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road.
  - Source: [Building Department, Building Department page](https://belcarra.ca/services/building-department/)
  - Official wording: "or call 604-937-4100 to connect with someone from the Building Department"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Package 2024, Schedule A header](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Tel: 604-937-4100/ Fax: 604-939-5034/ belcarra@belcarra.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), title page](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING AND PLUMBING CODE REGULATION BYLAW No. 355, 2003"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Belcarra's Building Department reviews applications under the [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf). A permit is needed before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, moving or demolishing one, building a masonry fireplace, installing a wood-burning appliance or chimney, installing a commercial cooking system or fire alarm, or changing a building's occupancy classification.

The bylaw does not apply to a fence permitted under the Zoning Bylaw, non-structural repair and maintenance, or replacing hot water tanks, roofing, deck membranes, cabinets, floor coverings or cladding. On a parcel zoned for simple buildings it also excludes an accessory building under 10 m², a trellis, an arbour or a retaining structure under 1.22 m high, if they meet setbacks.

## Steps

1. Contact the Building Department at 604-937-4100 or belcarra@belcarra.ca to confirm what your project needs.
2. Fill in the [Building Permit Application Package](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf) and gather the items on its checklist, including 3 copies of drawings and site plans and a title dated within 30 days.
3. Add sewage disposal approval and proof of potable water where they apply. Work within 30 m of a watercourse or the intertidal zone may need environmental reviews.
4. Pay by cash or cheque payable to the Village of Belcarra. The permit fee is due before the permit is issued; the security deposit is due with the application.
5. Request inspections as the work proceeds.

## Good to know

- For simple buildings, give at least 2 business days notice when requesting an inspection. For complex buildings, give at least 3 business days notice for a pre-construction meeting and a pre-occupancy site review.
- The package does not say whether it can be submitted by email, or how to book inspections. Phone the Village Office.

## What you'll need

- 3 copies of design drawings and 3 copies of site plans
- Application fee
- Proof of ownership (title dated within 30 days)
- Sewage disposal approval and proof of potable water, where applicable
- Letters of assurance
- Homeowner Protection Certification, for new dwellings
- Traffic Management Plan, for construction over $250,000

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Department, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/services/building-department/)
- [Building Permit Application Package (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf)
- [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Department, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/services/building-department/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit Application Package 2024 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Belcarra fence rules: permits and height limits"
question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?"
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# Belcarra 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 Belcarra a fence that meets the Zoning Bylaw needs no building permit. Fences may be up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft) high in the front yard and 2 m (6.6 ft) behind the front face of a building. A retaining wall or berm is capped at 2.4 m.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** No fence permit fee is stated; a fence permitted under the Zoning Bylaw needs no building permit.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Permit:** No building permit is needed for a fence permitted under the Zoning Bylaw (Building Bylaw s. 14). A fence on the public road allowance may not be replaced without the Village's written permission.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 14(1)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a fence permitted to be constructed under the Village"
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004 (PDF, consolidated), s. 5.1.4(j)(ii)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-361-2004-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "any fence located on public road allowance shall not be replaced without written permission from the municipality"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, front yard:** 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in the front yard.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 219(1)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fences shall not exceed a height of 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) in the front yard"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, side and rear yards:** 2 m (6.6 ft) to the rear of the front face of a building.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 219(1)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "or a height of 2 metres (6.6 feet) to the rear of the front face of a building"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** On a corner parcel nothing may block the line of vision between 1.0 m and 3.0 m above the road grade within the sight triangle, formed by extending 4.5 m along both parcel lines from the corner.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 218](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "On a corner parcel in any zone there shall be no obstruction to the line of vision between the heights of 1.0 metres (3.3 feet) and 3.0 metres (9.8 feet) above the established grade of a highway" … "a triangular area formed by extending a 4.5-metre (14.8-foot) boundary along the parcel lines"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other rules:** Retaining wall or berm, including a guard, max 2.4 m (7.9 ft); combined with a fence or guard it is still capped at 2.4 m, measured from the wall's grade. Fences must not be unsightly, unstable or unsafe. A pool needs a barrier at least 1.06 m high, non-climbable, with self-closing, self-latching gates.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 219(2)-(3)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A Retaining Wall or berm, including a Guard, shall not exceed a height of 2.4 metres (7.9 feet);"
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004 (PDF, consolidated), s. 5.1.4(j)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-361-2004-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a fence to become unsightly, unstable or unsafe"
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 142(2)(b) Swimming pool](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "minimum 1.06 metre barrier comprised of non-climbable fencing, self closing and self latching gates"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018, s. 219 (Fences and Retaining Walls)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 219](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "219 – Fences and Retaining Walls" … "Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Belcarra's [Zoning Bylaw No. 510](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf), s. 219, sets fence heights. Under the [Building Bylaw](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf), s. 14, no building permit is needed for a fence permitted under the Zoning Bylaw. The Zoning Bylaw mentions no separate fence permit.

- Front yard: up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft).
- To the rear of the front face of a building: up to 2 m (6.6 ft).
- Retaining wall or berm, including a guard: up to 2.4 m (7.9 ft). A fence or guard on top still counts toward the 2.4 m, measured from the wall's grade.

## Good to know

- On a corner parcel, nothing may block the line of vision between 1.0 m and 3.0 m above the road grade within the sight triangle, formed by extending 4.5 m along both parcel lines from the corner.
- Fences must not be unsightly, unstable or unsafe (Good Neighbour Bylaw).
- A fence on the public road allowance may not be replaced without the Village's written permission.
- A swimming pool needs a barrier at least 1.06 m high that cannot be climbed, with self-closing, self-latching gates.
- The Zoning Bylaw does not say how height is measured. Ask the Village Office, 604-937-4100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
- [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fence-rules.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fence-rules.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fence-rules.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fence-rules.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fence-rules.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-361-2004-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Belcarra permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?"
place: Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Belcarra permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

**Short answer:** In Belcarra a building permit is needed for most decks, garages and carports. Only an accessory building under 10 m² on a parcel zoned for simple buildings is exempt, if it meets zoning setbacks.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer. Permit fees start at $102.  
**How long:** The bylaw does not state a processing time.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** An accessory building with a floor area under 10 m² on a parcel zoned for simple buildings is outside the Building Bylaw if it meets zoning lot line setbacks, so a permit is needed for larger ones.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 14(2)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area less than 10 square metres, a trellis, an arbour, a retaining structure less than 1.22 metres height"
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 76(1)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Decks:** No height threshold is stated. A permit is needed before constructing, repairing or altering any building or structure (s. 76). Outside the bylaw: accessory buildings under 10 m², trellises, arbours and retaining structures under 1.22 m that meet setbacks; replacing deck membranes.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 76(1), 14(2), 14(6)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure" … "an accessory building with a floor area less than 10 square metres, a trellis, an arbour, a retaining structure less than 1.22 metres height"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Garages and carports:** Yes, in general. A building permit is needed before constructing a building or structure (s. 76). The only exempt accessory building is one under 10 m² on a parcel zoned for simple buildings that meets lot line setbacks (s. 14(2)).
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 76(1), 14(2)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure" … "an accessory building with a floor area less than 10 square metres, a trellis, an arbour, a retaining structure less than 1.22 metres height"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning limits:** RS-1 zone: accessory buildings together up to 150 m² floor area and 92.9 m² footprint; not nearer the front lot line than the house, except garages and coach houses up to 4 m high (not within 3 m of it). Rear and interior side setbacks 1.5 m, exterior side 3 m. Site coverage 40%.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 302.4(d), 302.6, 302.7](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The maximum Gross Floor Area of all Accessory Buildings on a parcel shall not exceed 150 square metres (1,615 square feet) and the maximum building footprint of all Accessory Buildings on a parcel shall not exceed 92.9 square metres (1,000 square feet)" … "No Accessory Building shall be located nearer to the Front Lot Line than the front wall of the Principal Building, except Garages and Accessory Coach Houses with a maximum height not greater than 4 metres (13 feet) above Average Natural Grade" … "See(b) 1.5 m 3m 1.5 m 3m" … "302.6 Site Coverage a) Maximum 40%"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003; Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), title page](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING AND PLUMBING CODE REGULATION BYLAW No. 355, 2003"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 101](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Belcarra's [Building Bylaw No. 355](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf) requires a permit before constructing, repairing or altering any building or structure (s. 76). The bylaw does not mention sheds, decks, garages or carports by name.

- **Shed or other accessory building:** an accessory building under 10 m² on a parcel zoned for simple buildings is outside the bylaw if it meets zoning lot line setbacks. Larger ones need a permit.
- **Deck:** no height or size threshold is stated. Replacing deck membranes is exempt. A trellis, an arbour or a retaining structure under 1.22 m that meets setbacks is also exempt.
- **Garage or carport:** a permit is needed in general. The only exempt accessory building is one under 10 m².

## Good to know

- In the RS-1 zone, [Zoning Bylaw No. 510](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) allows accessory buildings up to 150 m² of floor area together and 92.9 m² of footprint, with site coverage of 40%.
- Accessory buildings may not be nearer the front lot line than the house, except garages and coach houses up to 4 m high, which may not be within 3 m of it. Rear and interior side setbacks are 1.5 m; exterior side 3 m.
- No building may be within 7.5 m of the sea or a watercourse.
- The RM-1, RM-2 and RM-3 zones have their own tables. Ask the Building Department, 604-937-4100, which applies to you.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permit Application Package (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf)
- [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit Application Package 2024 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Belcarra building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In Belcarra a building permit starts at $102 (construction up to $5,000 in value), with an application fee of $102 up to $5,000 or $116 above. Fees rise with the value of the work. Pay by cash or cheque.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Minimum $102. The application fee is $102 up to $5,000 of value and $116 above, under Schedule 2a of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.  
**How long:** Not applicable. The fee must be paid before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $102 (the minimum fee for simple or complex building construction up to $5,000 of value).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated through Amendment No. 646, 2026), Schedule 2a](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction up to $5,000.00 of value $27.00/$1,000.00 (minimum fee $102.00)" … "Construction up to $5,000.00 of value $20.00/$1,000.00 (minimum fee $102.00)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** Based on construction value. Simple buildings: $27 per $1,000 up to $5,000 (minimum $102); $15 per $1,000 plus $68 for $5,001-$20,000; $12 per $1,000 plus $816 for $20,001-$50,000; $10 per $1,000 plus $1,360 for $50,001-$500,000; $8 per $1,000 plus $3,400 above that. Complex buildings use a separate table.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated through Amendment No. 646, 2026), Schedule 2a, Simple Buildings or Structures](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction $5,001.00 to $20,000.00 of value $15.00/$1,000.00 plus $68.00 base fee" … "Construction $20,001.00 to $50,000.00 of value $12.00/$1,000.00 plus $816.00 base fee" … "Construction $50,001.00 to $500,000.00 of value $10.00/$1,000.00 plus $1,360.00 base fee" … "Construction $500,001.00 and over of value $8.00/$1,000.00 plus $3,400.00 base fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** Building Permit Application Fee (includes the plumbing permit): $102 for construction up to $5,000 of value, $116 for over $5,000.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated through Amendment No. 646, 2026), Schedule 2a](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Application Fee, includes Plumbing Permit $102.00/Construction up to $5,000.00 value" … "$116.00/Construction over $5,000.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Plumbing permit if separate $61; each plumbing fixture $27 (minimum $102); demolition $102 (building footprint up to 56 m²) or $204; construction security deposit 0.75% of constructed value; fee doubled (maximum $6,800) if construction starts before a permit.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated through Amendment No. 646, 2026), Schedule 2a](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Plumbing Permit Application Fee, if separate from a $61.00" … "Fixture fee, as defined by Bylaw and the BC Building Code $27.00 each fixture" … "Building or Structure Demolition" … "greater than 56m² area of building footprint $204.00" … "Construction security deposit 0.75% constructed value" … "Permit Fee (x 2) (maximum of $6,800.00)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** Cash or cheque only, payable to the Village of Belcarra. The permit fee must be paid before the permit is issued, and the security deposit at the time of application.
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Package 2024, Application checklist](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Payment is to be made by cash or cheque only, payable to the Village of Belcarra."
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 84-85](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to the Village" … "An applicant for a building permit must pay to the Village, at the time of the application, a security deposit as set out in Schedule B."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018, Schedule 2a (Building Permit and Inspection Services)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated through Amendment No. 646, 2026), Schedule 2a](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Schedule 2a – Building Permit and Inspection Services" … "Village of Belcarra Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Belcarra's building permit fees are in Schedule 2a of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf). The fee depends on the value of the construction. The Fees and Charges Bylaw supersedes fees in other bylaws, including the older Schedule B of the Building Bylaw.

For simple buildings or structures, the permit fee is:

- up to $5,000: $27 per $1,000, with a minimum of $102
- $5,001 to $20,000: $15 per $1,000 plus $68
- $20,001 to $50,000: $12 per $1,000 plus $816
- $50,001 to $500,000: $10 per $1,000 plus $1,360
- above $500,000: $8 per $1,000 plus $3,400

Complex buildings use a separate table in the same schedule. Professional plan certification reduces the fee by 5%, to a maximum of $680.

## Good to know

- Building Permit Application Fee (includes the plumbing permit): $102 for construction up to $5,000, $116 for over $5,000.
- Other fees: plumbing permit if separate $61; each plumbing fixture $27 (minimum $102); demolition $102 (building footprint up to 56 m²) or $204; construction security deposit 0.75% of constructed value.
- Starting construction before you have a permit doubles the fee (maximum $6,800). Re-inspections after the second consecutive inspection cost $82 to $979 per hour.
- Pay by cash or cheque payable to the Village of Belcarra. The permit fee is due before the permit is issued, and the security deposit at the time of application.
- Confirm your exact fee with the Village Office, 604-937-4100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Building Permit Application Package (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit-fees.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated through Amendment No. 646, 2026), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit Application Package 2024 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Belcarra 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 Belcarra, the Zoning Bylaw's Schedule A, the Zoning Map of the Village of Belcarra, shows each property's zone. The Village also has a GIS page linking to a map viewer. Call the Village Office at 604-937-4100 to confirm your zone.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Not stated.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** The Zoning Bylaw's Schedule A, the "Zoning Map of the Village of Belcarra", shows each property's zone. The Village also has a Belcarra GIS page with a link to its map viewer.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Section 300](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "divided into zoning districts as shown upon the plan entitled “Zoning Map of the Village of Belcarra” forming Schedule A of this Bylaw"
  - Source: [Belcarra GIS, Belcarra GIS page](https://belcarra.ca/gis/)
  - Official wording: "Click here to view the Village of Belcarra’s GIS position."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018, online consolidation with amendments up to Bylaw No. 580, 2021, effective May 10, 2021.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), title page](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Amendment Bylaw No. 580, 2021 effective date May 10, 2021"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What the zone controls:** For each zone: permitted uses (only those listed), floor area, site coverage, building setbacks, off-street parking and minimum lot size. Residential zones are RS-1, RM-1, RM-2 and RM-3.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 301.1, 302](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall be interpreted to mean the uses listed in that particular zoning district and no others shall be permitted" … "302.4 Floor Area and Floor Area Ratio (FAR)" … "302.7 Minimum Building Setbacks"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Village Office, 604-937-4100 or belcarra@belcarra.ca. The Building Inspector or another official appointed by Council interprets and administers the Zoning Bylaw.
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact Us page](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/)
  - Official wording: "Email: belcarra@belcarra.ca Phone: (604) 937-4100"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 900.5](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The Building Inspector or any other official who may be appointed by Council shall interpret and administer the provisions of this Bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 101](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) divides Belcarra into zoning districts shown on Schedule A, the "Zoning Map of the Village of Belcarra". The Village's GIS page links to a map viewer, but the page does not say whether it shows zoning. The online bylaw includes amendments up to Bylaw No. 580, 2021 (effective May 10, 2021).

## Steps

1. Find your property on the Zoning Map (Schedule A) in the bylaw, or try the [Belcarra GIS page](https://belcarra.ca/gis/).
2. Open the bylaw's section for your zone. Residential zones are RS-1, RM-1, RM-2 and RM-3.
3. Phone or email the Village Office to confirm your zone and any amendments.

## Good to know

- For each zone the bylaw sets permitted uses (only those listed are allowed), floor area, site coverage, building setbacks, off-street parking and minimum lot size.
- The Building Inspector, or another official appointed by Council, interprets and administers the Zoning Bylaw.
- Contact the Village Office at 604-937-4100 or belcarra@belcarra.ca.

## Zones

11 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (consolidated through Amendment Bylaw No. 580, 2021)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/zoning/index.json

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
- [Belcarra GIS, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/gis/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/zoning-lookup.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Belcarra GIS, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/gis/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?"
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# Belcarra secondary suite and carriage house rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Belcarra's Zoning Bylaw allows one secondary suite inside the principal building, or one coach house, per principal residence in the RS-1 and RM-1 to RM-3 zones. A suite may be up to 40% of the dwelling, to a maximum of 90 m².

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Building permit fees apply (see building-permit-fees). Each accessory suite adds a $706 annual garbage and recycling charge (Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule 10).  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes. One secondary suite per principal residence, inside the principal building, in the RS-1 and RM-1 to RM-3 residential zones (as an alternative to a coach house).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 213, 302.3(b)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Not more than one Accessory Secondary Suite Use shall be permitted per Principal Residential Use;" … "An Accessory Secondary Suite Use must be located within a Principal Building;" … "One (1) Accessory Secondary Suite Use (subject to the requirements of Section 213) or one (1) Accessory Coach House Use (subject to the requirements of Section 214)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes. One coach house per principal residence, in an accessory building that is also a garage or is no higher than 4 m, up to 92.9 m², on one storey. In the residential zones a lot may have a secondary suite or a coach house.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 214](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Not more than one Accessory Coach House Use shall be permitted per Principal Residential Use;" … "be located in an Accessory Building that is also used as a Garage; or" … "must be limited to 4 m (13.12 ft) in height;" … "An Accessory Coach House Use shall not have a floor area that exceeds 92.9 square metres (1,000 square feet);"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** A secondary suite may be up to 40% of the dwelling, to a maximum of 90 m² of finished living space; one per principal residence. The bylaw has no owner-occupancy rule for suites.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 213(1), (3)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The maximum allowable floor area of an Accessory Secondary Suite Use within a Principal Building is 40% of the dwelling up to a maximum of 90 square metres (968 square feet) of finished living space"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Parking:** RS-1 zone: at least 1 off-street parking space per secondary suite and 1 per coach house, in addition to 2 for the house.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 302.9(a)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Minimum of 2 spaces per principal Single Family Residential Use;" … "Minimum of 1 space per Accessory Secondary Suite Use" … "Minimum of 1 space per Accessory Coach House Use."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permits:** A sewage disposal permit must be obtainable from the responsible authority before a secondary suite or coach house is allowed. Building a suite also needs a building permit under the Building Bylaw.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 213(4), 214(4)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "An Accessory Secondary Suite Use may be permitted provided that a Sewage Disposal Permit can be obtained from the responsible authority."
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 76](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018, ss. 213, 214 and 302 to 305
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 101](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under [Zoning Bylaw No. 510](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) (ss. 213 and 214), one secondary suite is allowed per principal residence, inside the principal building, in the RS-1 and RM-1 to RM-3 residential zones. A lot may have a secondary suite or a coach house, not both.

- **Secondary suite:** up to 40% of the dwelling, to a maximum of 90 m² of finished living space.
- **Coach house (detached):** one per principal residence, in an accessory building that is also a garage or is no higher than 4 m, up to 92.9 m², on one storey.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone with the Village Office (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Make sure a sewage disposal permit can be obtained from the responsible authority; the bylaw requires this before a suite or coach house is allowed.
3. Apply for a building permit under the Building Bylaw (see building-permit).

## Good to know

- In RS-1, at least 1 off-street parking space is required per secondary suite and 1 per coach house, in addition to 2 for the house. Parking in the RM zones was not checked.
- The bylaw has no owner-occupancy rule for suites. No development permit requirement is stated.
- Each accessory suite adds a $706 annual garbage and recycling charge.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
- [Building Permit Application Package (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Building-Permit-Application-Package-2024.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/secondary-suite.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/secondary-suite.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/secondary-suite.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/secondary-suite.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/09/Bylaw-355-Building-and-Plumbing-Regulation-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Belcarra garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits"
question: "When is garbage collected in Belcarra, and what are the rules for bins, limits, and extra bags?"
place: Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/belcarra
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
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# Belcarra garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

**Question:** When is garbage collected in Belcarra, and what are the rules for bins, limits, and extra bags?

**Short answer:** Belcarra has no curbside garbage collection. Residents take garbage, recycling and organics to the Village's Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, open Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The service costs $706 a year per parcel.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** $706 a year on every parcel, plus $706 for each accessory suite. Large item disposal tag: $50 per pile (maximum 3 piles). Extra or replacement security token: $75.  
**How long:** Depot open Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Wednesdays.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **How often:** No curbside collection. The Village runs the Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD) near the Village Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, where residents take garbage, recycling and organics. Open Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Wednesdays.
  - Source: [Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), WARD page](https://belcarra.ca/services/waste-recycle/)
  - Official wording: "The Waste and Recycle depot is operated by the Village of Belcarra and is located near the Public Works Yard, close to the Village Hall at 4084 Bedwell Bay Road."
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact Us page](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/)
  - Official wording: "Waste & Recycle Depot Hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30am to 7:00pm (closed Wednesdays)"
  - Source: [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 3](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Authorized users shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the recycle facility"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Finding your day:** None set. Belcarra has no curbside collection, so there are no collection days.
- **Carts:** None set. Belcarra has no curbside collection, so there are no carts.
- **Setting carts out:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Limits and extra garbage:** Depot garbage: no more than 2 conventional garbage bags (0.61 m³ together) in any 4 calendar-day period. Large item pickup, on designated dates, needs a disposal tag at $50 per pile (maximum 3 piles).
  - Source: [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 7](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall deposit more than 2 (two) conventional garbage bags, together totalling 0.61 cubic meters, of domestic garbage at the recycle facility in any 4 (four) calendar day period."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 10](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Large Item Pickup" … "$50.00 per pile (maximum 3 piles)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** $706 a year on every parcel, improved or unimproved, for the recycling and garbage service; a further $706 a year for each accessory suite (additional dwelling unit).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 10, amended by Bylaw No. 638, 2025](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Authorized User (per parcel of real property improved or $706.00 per annum" … "Accessory Suite (additional dwelling unit) $706.00 per annum"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010; fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018, Schedule 10
  - Source: [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village runs the [Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD)](<https://belcarra.ca/services/waste-recycle/>) near the Village Hall at 4084 Bedwell Bay Road. There is no curbside collection, so there are no collection days and no carts. Waste goes into shared bins at the depot. Under the [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf>), users deliver their waste to the depot. The depot is open Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and closed Wednesdays.

## Good to know

- The Village charges $706 a year on every parcel, improved or unimproved, for the recycling and garbage service, plus a further $706 a year for each accessory suite (Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 10).
- Garbage limit: no more than 2 conventional garbage bags (0.61 m³ together) in any 4 calendar-day period.
- Large item pickup happens on dates the Village announces. It needs a disposal tag at $50 per pile, maximum 3 piles.
- The Collector may exempt parcels at Cosy Cove, Twin Islands and parts of Farrer Cove that cannot be reached by road, on application.
- A security token for the depot gate is $75 for an additional or replacement token.
- Call the Village Office at 604-937-4100 with questions.

## Official forms and pages

- [Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/services/waste-recycle/)
- [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/garbage-collection.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/garbage-collection.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/garbage-collection.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/garbage-collection.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/garbage-collection.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/services/waste-recycle/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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

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

**Short answer:** Belcarra has no curbside yard waste collection. Take green waste to Bin B at the Village Waste & Recycle Depot, or stack branches at the roadside for the Village's once-a-year tree chipping. Larger amounts go to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Depot use is covered by the $706 annual parcel fee. Roadside chipping: the first 4 m³ is free; each additional 4 m³ pile is $25 (maximum 3 piles).  
**How long:** Chipping happens once a year on a date the Village announces; the depot is open Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** No curbside yard waste collection. The Village runs a roadside tree chipping program once a year on a date it announces; branches are stacked at the front of the property.
  - Source: [Roadside tree chipping notice 2026, 2026 chipping notice](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/03/2026-04-Tree-Chipping.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The chipping program shall only take place once per year."
  - Source: [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 32](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The municipality may provide large item pickup and roadside tree chipping services on designated dates and impose a user fee for such services."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to set it out:** Bylaw: clean stacked branches up to 15 cm (6 in) across. The 2026 notice says branches up to 10 cm (4 in) across, piles no bigger than 1 m x 1 m x 3 m, out before 7:30 a.m. on chipping day, larger ends facing the direction of travel. (Sources differ: The bylaw definition (15 cm) and the 2026 notice (10 cm) differ; the value follows the bylaw as required, but follow the current notice for pickup. The "green waste" definition in the bylaw uses branches under 10 cm.)
  - Source: [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 2 definition of roadside tree chipping material](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "uncontaminated, clean stacked tree or shrub branches, up to 15cm"
  - Source: [Roadside tree chipping notice 2026, 2026 chipping notice](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/03/2026-04-Tree-Chipping.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Pile size must not exceed 1.0M x 1.0M x 3.0M" … "branches up to 0.1 metres (4 inches) in diameter"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Drop-off:** Bin B (organics, green waste) at the Village Waste & Recycle Depot, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Wednesdays. Larger amounts go to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard.
  - Source: [Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), WARD page](https://belcarra.ca/services/waste-recycle/)
  - Official wording: "Bin B – Organics Composting (Green Waste)"
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact Us page](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/)
  - Official wording: "Waste & Recycle Depot Hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30am to 7:00pm (closed Wednesdays)"
  - Source: [Roadside tree chipping notice 2026, 2026 chipping notice](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/03/2026-04-Tree-Chipping.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Take your larger amounts to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre at 995 United Boulevard"
  - Source: [Bin B Green Waste sign, Bin B sign](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/08/2025-Bin-B-Green-Waste.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Yard trimmings, plants, flowers"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cost:** Depot use is covered by the annual user fee ($706 per parcel). Roadside chipping: the first 4 m³ is free and each additional 4 m³ pile is $25 (maximum 3 piles).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 10](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Authorized User (per parcel of real property improved or $706.00 per annum" … "first 4 cubic metres (128 ft3) of material No charge" … "each additional 4 cubic metres (128 ft3) of material $25.00 each pile"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not accepted:** Chipping excludes blackberry vines, firewood, grass, ivy, lumber, bagged or piled leaves, metal, nails, rocks, root balls, sod, soil, stumps, wire, and vegetation with thistles, thorns or irritants. Unsuitable piles are tagged and must be removed by the owner.
  - Source: [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 2 definition of roadside tree chipping material](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "blackberry vines, firewood, grass, ivy, lumber, bagged or piled leaves, metal, nails, rocks, root balls, sod, soil, stumps, or wire"
  - Source: [Roadside tree chipping notice 2026, 2026 chipping notice](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/03/2026-04-Tree-Chipping.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Unsuitable piles will be tagged and will be left for appropriate removal by the Resident or Owner" … "vegetation with thistles, thorns or irritants"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010
  - Source: [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

There is no curbside yard waste collection. Green waste goes to Bin B (organics) at the [Village Waste & Recycle Depot](<https://belcarra.ca/services/waste-recycle/>), 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, open Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and closed Wednesdays. Larger amounts go to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard. Once a year the Village runs roadside tree chipping on a date it announces; branches are stacked at the front of the property.

## Steps

1. Stack clean branches up to 15 cm (6 in) across at the front of your property by the announced date.
2. Check the current chipping notice for the date and the pile rules.
3. Remove anything the crew leaves tagged as unsuitable.

## Good to know

- The 2026 chipping notice says branches up to 10 cm (4 in) across, piles no bigger than 1 m x 1 m x 3 m, out before 7:30 a.m. on chipping day, larger ends facing the direction of travel. This is stricter than the [bylaw](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf>), so follow the current notice for pickup.
- The first 4 m³ is free and each additional 4 m³ pile is $25 (maximum 3 piles). The 2026 notice says each residence gets one free pile that does not need a tag.
- Chipping excludes blackberry vines, firewood, grass, ivy, lumber, bagged or piled leaves, metal, nails, rocks, root balls, sod, soil, stumps, wire, and vegetation with thistles, thorns or irritants. Unsuitable piles are tagged and must be removed by the owner.
- Depot use is covered by the $706 annual parcel fee.

## Official forms and pages

- [Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/services/waste-recycle/)
- [Roadside tree chipping notice 2026 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/03/2026-04-Tree-Chipping.pdf)
- [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Belcarra garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/garbage-collection.md)
- [Belcarra backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-fire.md)
- [Belcarra unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/unsightly-property.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/yard-waste.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/yard-waste.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/yard-waste.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/yard-waste.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/yard-waste.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/services/waste-recycle/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Roadside tree chipping notice 2026 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/03/2026-04-Tree-Chipping.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bin B Green Waste sign (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/08/2025-Bin-B-Green-Waste.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Belcarra watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Belcarra?"
place: Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/belcarra
category: Water, sewer, roads and snow
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# Belcarra watering restrictions

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Belcarra follows the Metro Vancouver watering stages: Stage 1 applies automatically every year from May 1 to October 15, and Stages 2 to 4 are announced as needed. The Village's bylaw and Metro Vancouver's current page differ on days and hours, so check both.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Sprinkling Permit for a new lawn: $100 application plus a daily fee of $100 (May 1 to October 15) or $50 (October 15 to May 1). Fines: Stage 1 $150, Stage 2 $250, Stage 3 $350, Stage 4 $500.  
**How long:** Stage 1 applies from May 1 to October 15 each year.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Stage 1 applies automatically every year from May 1 to October 15. Stages 2 and 3 are activated and deactivated by the Metro Vancouver (GVWD) Commissioner, and Stage 4 in an emergency. The bylaw applies once the Village gives notice of a level.
  - Source: [Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Part 13 s. 86; Schedule A s. 3](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "If the Municipality has given notice of a water restriction level by public newspaper" … "Stage 1 reduces demand in summer months, and is automatically in effect on May 1 until October 15" … "Stages 2 and 3, activated and deactivated by the GVWD Commissioner"
  - Source: [Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver, Metro Vancouver page](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions)
  - Official wording: "Water restrictions are in effect from May 1 to October 15."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Sprinkling schedule:** Bylaw Schedule A, Stage 1: even-numbered addresses Wednesdays and Saturdays, odd-numbered addresses Thursdays and Sundays, 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Metro Vancouver's current Stage 1 is stricter: even addresses Saturdays, odd addresses Sundays, automatic watering 5-7 a.m., manual 6-9 a.m. (Sources differ: The bylaw's Schedule A is a 2017 excerpt of the Metro Vancouver plan. The Village's 2026 notices and Metro Vancouver's current page differ: Stage 1 residential lawn watering is even-numbered addresses Saturdays and odd-numbered Sundays, automatic 5-7 a.m. and manual 6-9 a.m.; the Village's July 2026 Stage 2 notice said lawn watering is prohibited and sprinklers on trees, shrubs and flowers run 5-9 a.m. The bylaw is followed here as required.)
  - Source: [Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, s. 3.1 Stage 1 residential](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Even-numbered civic addresses: on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4 am to 9 am" … "Odd-numbered civic addresses: on Thursdays and Sundays from 4 am to 9 am"
  - Source: [Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver, Stage 1 residential](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions)
  - Official wording: "Residential lawn watering allowed: Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Allowed at any time:** Trees, shrubs and flowers (not edible plants): any day, any time by hand-held hose, soaker hose, water container or drip irrigation; by sprinkler 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the bylaw (5 a.m. to 9 a.m. per Metro Vancouver now). Vegetable gardens may be watered any time. Hoses need an automatic shut-off. (Sources differ: The bylaw's Schedule A is a 2017 excerpt of the Metro Vancouver plan. The Village's 2026 notices and Metro Vancouver's current page differ: Stage 1 residential lawn watering is even-numbered addresses Saturdays and odd-numbered Sundays, automatic 5-7 a.m. and manual 6-9 a.m.; the Village's July 2026 Stage 2 notice said lawn watering is prohibited and sprinklers on trees, shrubs and flowers run 5-9 a.m. The bylaw is followed here as required.)
  - Source: [Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, s. 3 general and s. 3.1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation" … "All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device"
  - Source: [Return to Stage 1 notice, September 1, 2026, Village notice, Sept 1, 2026](https://belcarra.ca/return-to-stage-1-metro-vancouver-water-restrictions-september-1-2026/)
  - Official wording: "Vegetable gardens can be watered any time"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **New lawns:** Yes. For a newly seeded or sodded lawn, get a Sprinkling Permit from the Village: $100 application plus a daily fee of $100 (May 1 to October 15) or $50 (October 15 to May 1). Properties with confirmed nematode application are exempt from enforcement of the older 2011 lawn watering restriction.
  - Source: [Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 87-88](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "where a lawn is newly seeded or sodded, a person may obtain a Sprinkling Permit from the Municipality to carry out sprinkling of the new lawn"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 13](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Sprinkling Permit Application $100.00" … "per day fee October 15 to May 1 $50.00" … "per day fee May 1 to October 15 $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice for water use contrary to a restriction: Stage 1 $150, Stage 2 $250, Stage 3 $350, Stage 4 $500. The amount is the same whether paid early or late.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, s. 85](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 1 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00" … "Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 2 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00" … "Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 3 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00" … "Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 4 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (Part 13 and Schedule A, Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan)
  - Source: [Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Part 13, s. 88](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf>) (Part 13 and Schedule A), Stage 1 applies automatically every year from May 1 to October 15. Stages 2 and 3 are activated and deactivated by the Metro Vancouver Commissioner, and Stage 4 in an emergency. The bylaw applies once the Village gives notice of a level. The current stage is not stated here; check the Village's public notices on belcarra.ca.

## Good to know

- Bylaw Schedule A, Stage 1 lawn watering: even-numbered addresses on Wednesdays and Saturdays, odd-numbered addresses on Thursdays and Sundays, 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- Metro Vancouver's current Stage 1 page is stricter: even addresses Saturdays, odd addresses Sundays, automatic watering 5-7 a.m. and manual watering 6-9 a.m. Confirm which applies with the Village before watering.
- Trees, shrubs and flowers (not edible plants) may be watered any day, any time by hand-held hose, soaker hose, water container or drip irrigation. By sprinkler it is 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the bylaw (5 a.m. to 9 a.m. per Metro Vancouver now). Vegetable gardens may be watered any time. Hoses need an automatic shut-off.
- New lawn: get a Sprinkling Permit from the Village. The application is $100, plus a daily fee of $100 from May 1 to October 15 or $50 from October 15 to May 1.
- Bylaw notice for water use contrary to a restriction: Stage 1 $150, Stage 2 $250, Stage 3 $350, Stage 4 $500. The amount is the same whether paid early or late.
- Questions: Village Office, 604-937-4100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Belcarra garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/garbage-collection.md)
- [Belcarra bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Belcarra yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/yard-waste.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/water-restrictions.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/water-restrictions.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/water-restrictions.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/water-restrictions.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Return to Stage 1 notice, September 1, 2026, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/return-to-stage-1-metro-vancouver-water-restrictions-september-1-2026/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Belcarra dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence in Belcarra, and what does it cost?"
place: Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/belcarra
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Belcarra
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Belcarra dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

**Short answer:** Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw and Fees and Charges Bylaw do not set a dog licence or a licence fee, and no Village page we read mentions one. Ask the Village Office (604-937-4100) to confirm before you pay anyone.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** No dog licence fee is stated in the Village's bylaws or fee schedule.  
**How long:** Not applicable: no dog licence process is stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw has no dog licence or tag provisions, and its fee bylaw lists no dog licence fee.
- **Issued by:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw has no dog licence or tag provisions, and its fee bylaw lists no dog licence fee.
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw has no dog licence or tag provisions, and its fee bylaw lists no dog licence fee.
- **Other fees and discounts:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw has no dog licence or tag provisions, and its fee bylaw lists no dog licence fee.
- **Renewal:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw has no dog licence or tag provisions, and its fee bylaw lists no dog licence fee.
- **How to get one:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw has no dog licence or tag provisions, and its fee bylaw lists no dog licence fee.
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw has no dog licence or tag provisions, and its fee bylaw lists no dog licence fee.
- **Bylaw:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw has no dog licence or tag provisions, and its fee bylaw lists no dog licence fee.

## How it works

The Village runs its own animal control under the [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf>). That bylaw has no dog licence or tag provisions. The [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf>) (Schedule 12, Animal Control Fees) lists impoundment and chicken fees but no dog licence fee. No other page we read says dogs must be licensed, so the Village does not state a licence, a fee, a renewal date or a penalty for an unlicensed dog.

## Steps

1. Call the Village Office at 604-937-4100 or email belcarra@belcarra.ca to confirm whether any licence or registration applies to your dog.
2. Read the limits and rules in the related answers on pets and leashes.

## Good to know

- If a dog is impounded, the impoundment fee is $200 for the first time, $400 for the second and $600 for the third or later, plus boarding and veterinary costs (Schedule 12).
- A maximum of three dogs over four months old may be kept on any parcel.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Bylaws, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/bylaws)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-licence.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-licence.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-licence.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-licence.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/bylaws) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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

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

**Short answer:** Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw has no plain leash rule. It treats a dog as "running at large" if it is off its owner's property, not under the owner's care and control and not on a leash, and such a dog can be impounded. It names no off-leash areas.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Impoundment fees are $200 (first), $400 (second) and $600 (third or later), plus boarding and veterinary costs. No fine is set for a dog running at large.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** The bylaw has no separate leash rule. It defines a dog "running at large" as one not on its owner's premises, not under its owner's care and control and not on a leash off the owner's property; the Poundkeeper or Officer may impound any dog running at large. Aggressive dogs must be muzzled off the owner's property.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 2, 9, 13](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "that is not in or upon the premises of its owner; is not under the care and control of its owner and is not secured on a leash to its owner off the property of its owner" … "The Poundkeeper or Officer may at any time impound any dog running at large." … "unless the dog is muzzled to prevent it from biting other domestic animals, dogs or humans"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Maximum leash length:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw sets no maximum leash length, no off-leash areas and no places where dogs are banned.
- **Off-leash areas:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw sets no maximum leash length, no off-leash areas and no places where dogs are banned.
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** None set. Belcarra's Animal Control Bylaw sets no maximum leash length, no off-leash areas and no places where dogs are banned.
- **Cleaning up:** The dog owner must fully remove the dog's feces from a public place or from private property that is not theirs and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. This does not apply to a guide animal handler whose disability prevents it.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 6-7](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the owner of the dog is responsible for ensuring that the feces are fully removed from the public place or private property and disposed of in a sanitary manner" … "whose disability renders that person incapable of removing and disposing of the feces, this section does not apply"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Not confirmed. The Village's ticket schedules list no ticket amount for running at large.
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), title, s. 1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf>) defines a dog "running at large" as one that is not on its owner's premises, is not under its owner's care and control, and is not secured on a leash to its owner off the owner's property. The Poundkeeper or Officer may impound any dog running at large. In practice, keep your dog on a leash or under your control whenever it is off your property.

## Good to know

- The bylaw sets no maximum leash length, no off-leash areas and no places where dogs are banned. Belcarra Regional Park is run by Metro Vancouver, so check its rules separately.
- An aggressive dog must be muzzled whenever it is off the owner's property.
- Clean up after your dog. The owner must fully remove the dog's feces from a public place, or from private property that is not theirs, and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. This does not apply to a guide animal handler whose disability prevents it.
- No ticket amount for running at large is listed in the Village's ticket schedules. On conviction in court, the bylaw sets a fine of $2,500 to $10,000.
- If your dog is impounded, the fee is $200 the first time, $400 the second time and $600 the third time or later, plus boarding and veterinary costs.
- To ask a question or report a problem, call the Village Office at 604-937-4100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Belcarra dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-licence.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/how-many-pets.md)
- [Belcarra rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dangerous-dogs.md)

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- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Belcarra rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs
question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Belcarra?"
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# Belcarra rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

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

**Short answer:** In Belcarra an aggressive dog must be kept indoors or in a secure enclosure and muzzled off the owner's property, and it must never run at large. The bylaw notice is $200, or $150 if paid within 14 days. Report a problem dog to the Village Office, 604-937-4100.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice for aggressive dogs: $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days, $250 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice). No aggressive dog fee is set.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** The bylaw defines an "aggressive dog", for example one that has attacked, bitten or injured a person (with or without provocation) or shown a tendency to, or one found dangerous or aggressive by a Provincial Court, another local government or a regional district. "Dangerous dog" has the Community Charter meaning.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 2 definitions](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a dog that has attacked, bitten or caused injury, with or without provocation, to a person or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or disposition to do so" … "a dog that has been found to be dangerous or aggressive by a Provincial Court by a previous bylaw, by another local government, or by a regional district" … ""dangerous dog" has the same meaning as defined in the Community Charter"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Rules for owners:** An aggressive dog must be confined indoors or in an enclosure (at least 1.8 m high, solid floor, wire or steel mesh sides and roof). Off the owner's property it must be muzzled, and it must never run at large.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 2, 8-11](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall own or keep an aggressive dog unless it is confined indoors, or confined in an enclosure designed to prevent the dog from escaping from the enclosure" … "a structure at least 1.8 metres (6 feet) in height, having a solid floor, and wire or steel mesh sides and roof" … "unless the dog is muzzled to prevent it from biting other domestic animals, dogs or humans" … "No person shall allow an aggressive dog to run at large within the boundaries of the municipality."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Licence fee:** None set. Belcarra does not license dogs, so there is no dangerous-dog fee.
- **How to report:** Use the Village's Dog Complaint Form (on the Documents & Forms page) and contact the Village Office at 604-937-4100. On a specific complaint the Poundkeeper or Officer acts under the bylaw.
  - Source: [Dog Complaint Form](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Dog-Complaint-Form-fillable.pdf)
  - Official wording: "DOG COMPLAINT FORM" … "Were there any injuries?"
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact Us page](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/)
  - Official wording: "4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 Email: belcarra@belcarra.ca Phone: (604) 937-4100 Fax: (604) 939-5034 Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice (Aggressive Dogs, ss. 8-11): $200, or $150 if paid within 14 days, or $250 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, Animal Control Bylaw No. 431](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Aggressive Dogs $200.00 $150.00 $250.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), title, s. 1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf>) defines an "aggressive dog", for example a dog that has attacked, bitten or caused injury to a person (with or without provocation) or has shown a tendency to, or a dog found dangerous or aggressive by a Provincial Court, another local government or a regional district. "Dangerous dog" has the meaning given in the Community Charter. The bylaw names no one who declares a dog aggressive; it is a definition.

## Steps

1. Owners: keep an aggressive dog confined indoors, or in an enclosure at least 1.8 m (6 feet) high with a solid floor and wire or steel mesh sides and roof.
2. Muzzle the dog whenever it is off your property.
3. Never let it run at large.
4. To report a problem dog, fill in the [Dog Complaint Form](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Dog-Complaint-Form-fillable.pdf>) and contact the Village Office at 604-937-4100. The form does not say where to send it, so ask when you call.

## Good to know

- The bylaw notice for aggressive dogs is $200; it drops to $150 if paid within 14 days and rises to $250 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice.
- On conviction in court the bylaw sets a fine of $2,500 to $10,000.
- A dangerous dog can also be the subject of an application to the Provincial Court for destruction.
- No special aggressive dog fee is set, because the Village does not state a dog licence.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Dog Complaint Form (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Dog-Complaint-Form-fillable.pdf)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Dog Complaint Form (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/07/Dog-Complaint-Form-fillable.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep in Belcarra?"
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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in Belcarra

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

**Short answer:** In Belcarra you may keep a maximum of three dogs over four months old on any parcel. The Village's bylaws set no limit on cats. The ticket for too many dogs is $75, or $50 if paid within 14 days.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice for too many dogs: $75 ($50 if paid within 14 days, $100 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice).  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Dogs allowed:** A maximum of three dogs over the age of four months on any parcel, in any area of the municipality.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 3](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "There is a maximum of three dogs permitted over the age of four months to be kept on any parcel of real property in any area of the municipality at one time."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cats allowed:** None set. The Belcarra bylaws that were read set no limit on cats.
- **Other animal limits:** None set. The Belcarra bylaws that were read set no limit on other pets.
- **Exceptions:** None set. The bylaw states no kennel or other exception to the dog limit.
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice (Number of Dogs, s. 3): $75, or $50 if paid within 14 days, or $100 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, Animal Control Bylaw No. 431](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Number of Dogs $75.00 $50.00 $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), title, s. 1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf>) (s. 3) allows a maximum of three dogs over the age of four months on any parcel of real property, in any area of the municipality, at one time. No kennel or other exception to this limit is stated.

## Good to know

- The bylaws we read set no limit on cats or on other pets.
- Hens are covered by a separate policy. See the backyard chickens answer.
- The bylaw notice for the number of dogs is $75; it drops to $50 if paid within 14 days and rises to $100 if paid more than 28 days after you receive the notice (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520).
- Questions go to the Village Office at 604-937-4100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/how-many-pets.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/how-many-pets.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/how-many-pets.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/how-many-pets.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/how-many-pets.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/how-many-pets.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-431-2010-Village-of-Belcarra-Animal-Control-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Chicken Keeping Policy No. 215 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2023/07/Policy-215-Chicken-Keeping-Policy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Belcarra backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Belcarra allows 2 to 6 hens on any residential lot under its Chicken Keeping Policy. Roosters are not allowed. You must register with the Village first; the fee is $50. The Village's bylaws say nothing about bees or other livestock.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Registration fee $50. Violating the policy: $200 (first offence), $400 (second), $600 (third or later).  
**How long:** Register before bringing the hens to the property.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Hens allowed:** Yes. Keeping chickens is permitted in all residential zones under the Chicken Keeping Policy, which allows hens on all residential lots.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 227(1)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The keeping of chickens is permitted in all residential zones in accordance with the Chicken Keeping Policy."
  - Source: [Chicken Keeping Policy No. 215, s. 1.1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2023/07/Policy-215-Chicken-Keeping-Policy.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A minimum of 2 hens up to a maximum of 6 hens are permitted on all residential lots."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Most hens:** 6 hens (the policy also sets a minimum of 2).
  - Source: [Chicken Keeping Policy No. 215, s. 1.1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2023/07/Policy-215-Chicken-Keeping-Policy.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A minimum of 2 hens up to a maximum of 6 hens are permitted on all residential lots."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Roosters:** No. Roosters are not permitted.
  - Source: [Chicken Keeping Policy No. 215, s. 1.2](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2023/07/Policy-215-Chicken-Keeping-Policy.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Roosters are not permitted."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coop rules:** Coop and run behind the dwelling in the rear yard, at least 3.0 m from the dwelling, 1.2 m from any lot line and 3.0 m from a flanking street. At least 0.37 m² of coop and 0.92 m² of run per hen. Hens stay in the enclosure, secured from sunset to sunrise.
  - Source: [Chicken Keeping Policy No. 215, ss. 3.1-3.4](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2023/07/Policy-215-Chicken-Keeping-Policy.pdf)
  - Official wording: "located within the rear yard of the lot behind a dwelling" … "a minimum 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) from a dwelling" … "a minimum 1.2 meters (3.0 feet) from any lot line" … "a minimum 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) from a flanking street" … "a minimum of 0.37 m2 coop space and 0.92 m2 enclosed run space per hen" … "the enclosure must be secured from sunset to sunrise"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit or registration:** Yes. Owners must register their hens with the Village before bringing them to the property, submit a schematic of the enclosure, and register with BC Premises ID. The registration fee is $50.
  - Source: [Chicken Keeping Policy No. 215, ss. 2.1-2.4](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2023/07/Policy-215-Chicken-Keeping-Policy.pdf)
  - Official wording: "All owners must register their chickens with the Village prior to bringing them to their property" … "A schematic of the enclosure must be submitted to staff at the time of registration." … "All chicken owners must register their animals with BC Premises ID (BCPID)"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 12 Animal Control Fees](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Keeping of Chickens Registration Fee $50"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bees:** Not confirmed. The Village's bylaws and policies do not address bees or other livestock.
- **Other livestock:** Not confirmed. The Village's bylaws and policies do not address bees or other livestock.
- **Bylaw:** Chicken Keeping Policy (Corporate Policy No. 215); Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018, s. 227; fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018, Schedule 12
  - Source: [Chicken Keeping Policy No. 215, title](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2023/07/Policy-215-Chicken-Keeping-Policy.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Corporate Policy No. 215" … "Chicken Keeping Policy"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 227](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "227 – Keeping of Chickens"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 12](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Keeping of Chickens Registration Fee $50"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf>) (s. 227) permits keeping chickens in all residential zones in accordance with the [Chicken Keeping Policy](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2023/07/Policy-215-Chicken-Keeping-Policy.pdf>) (Corporate Policy No. 215). The policy allows a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 hens on all residential lots. Roosters are not permitted.

## Steps

1. Register your hens with the Village before bringing them to your property.
2. Submit a schematic of the enclosure when you register.
3. Register with BC Premises ID.
4. Pay the $50 registration fee.
5. Build the coop and run to the policy's rules, below.

## Good to know

- The coop and run must be in the rear yard, behind the dwelling, at least 3.0 m (9.8 feet) from the dwelling, 1.2 m from any lot line and 3.0 m from a flanking street.
- Allow at least 0.37 m² of coop and 0.92 m² of run per hen. Keep the hens in the enclosure, secured from sunset to sunrise.
- Eggs, meat and manure may not be used commercially, and slaughtering on the property is not allowed.
- Violating the policy is $200 for a first offence, $400 for a second and $600 for a third or later (Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 12).
- The Village's bylaws and policies do not address bees or other livestock. Ask the Village Office at 604-937-4100 before keeping them.

## Official forms and pages

- [Chicken Keeping Policy No. 215 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2023/07/Policy-215-Chicken-Keeping-Policy.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/how-many-pets.md)
- [Belcarra noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/noise-rules.md)
- [Belcarra unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/unsightly-property.md)

## The same question elsewhere

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- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-chickens.md)
- [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/backyard-chickens.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-chickens.md)

## Sources

- [Chicken Keeping Policy No. 215 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2023/07/Policy-215-Chicken-Keeping-Policy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Belcarra RV, boat and trailer parking rules
question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Belcarra?"
place: Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/belcarra
category: Parking, tickets and driving
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# Belcarra RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

**Short answer:** In Belcarra, boats, RVs, ATVs and trailers are not eligible for a residential parking permit, and no resident vehicle may stay on a street for more than 72 hours. The bylaw notice for trailer parking is $160. No rule on storing them on your own lot was found.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice for trailer parking: $160 ($100 if paid within 14 days, $240 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice).  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **On the street:** The Village says there is no public parking in Belcarra; residents need a decal and guests a guest permit. Boats, RVs, ATVs and trailers are not eligible for a residential parking permit, and no resident vehicle may stay on a street over 72 hours. The ticket schedule has a "Trailer Parking" offence (s. 48).
  - Source: [Parking Tickets, Parking Tickets page](https://belcarra.ca/municipal-hall/parking-tickets/)
  - Official wording: "There is no public parking within the Village of Belcarra."
  - Source: [Residential Parking Permit Application, Residential Parking Permit Application, criteria](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/03/Residential-Parking-Permit-Application-2024-fillable.pdf)
  - Official wording: "(Boats, RVs, ATVs, trailers and stored vehicles, etc. are not eligible for a Residential Permit)" … "No vehicle of a resident may remain parked on any street for a continuous period exceeding 72 hours."
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, Bylaw No. 518](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Trailer Parking $160.00 $100.00 $240.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **On your property:** None set. The bylaws read for Belcarra set no rule on storing an RV, boat or trailer on your own lot.
- **Living in an RV:** On a lot: the Zoning Bylaw prohibits a tent or trailer used for habitation in all zones unless a zone expressly provides otherwise. Sleeping in a vehicle on a street is covered by Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 518, which could not be read.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 202(1)(a)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Unless a zone expressly provides otherwise, the following uses shall be prohibited in all zones;" … "A tent or trailer used for habitation, except as specifically permitted in this Bylaw;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: Trailer Parking (s. 48) $160, or $100 if paid within 14 days, or $240 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 518](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Trailer Parking $160.00 $100.00 $240.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 518, 2018; Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (s. 202)
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A heading](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 518, 2018"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 101](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village's [Parking Tickets](<https://belcarra.ca/municipal-hall/parking-tickets/>) page says there is no public parking in Belcarra: residents need a decal and guests need a guest permit. The Residential Parking Permit Application says boats, RVs, ATVs, trailers and stored vehicles are not eligible for a residential permit, and no vehicle of a resident may remain parked on any street for a continuous period exceeding 72 hours. The Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 518, 2018 could not be read, so the detailed street rules for RVs and boats could not be confirmed.

## Good to know

- On your own lot: the bylaws we read set no rule on storing an RV, boat or trailer. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf>) (s. 202) prohibits a tent or trailer used for habitation in all zones unless a zone expressly provides otherwise.
- The bylaw notice for trailer parking is $160. It is $100 if paid within 14 days and $240 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice.
- Sleeping in a vehicle on a street is covered by the Parking Regulation Bylaw, which we could not read.
- Ask the Village Office at 604-937-4100 about parking a trailer or boat on your property. After hours, the Village lists 604-917-0113 for emergencies about roads, including parking (calls only).

## Official forms and pages

- [Parking Tickets, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/municipal-hall/parking-tickets/)
- [Residential Parking Permit Application (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/03/Residential-Parking-Permit-Application-2024-fillable.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Parking Tickets, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/municipal-hall/parking-tickets/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Residential Parking Permit Application (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/03/Residential-Parking-Permit-Application-2024-fillable.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Belcarra noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Belcarra?"
place: Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/belcarra
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Belcarra noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

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

**Short answer:** Belcarra sets no fixed quiet hours. Under its 1981 Noise Control By-law, construction, repair work or running a machine that disturbs the neighbourhood is not allowed on Sundays or between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Loud, objectionable noise at any time is also banned. The ticket is $100.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Municipal ticket for construction noise: $100. On conviction in court, up to $500 and six months in jail.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No one may make or cause loud or objectionable noise, on a highway or elsewhere in the Village, that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby. No one may keep an animal or bird whose cries or noises do the same.
  - Source: [Noise Control By-law No. 40, 1981, s. 3(a)-(b)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-40_noise.pdf)
  - Official wording: "any loud or objectionable noise which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity" … "No person shall keep any animal or bird which by its cries, barks, chirps or other noises"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Quiet hours:** None set. The Noise Control By-law sets no fixed quiet hours.
- **Construction hours:** Construction, alteration or repair work, excavation, or running a machine or engine in a way that disturbs the neighbourhood is not allowed on a Sunday, or between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. on any other day.
  - Source: [Noise Control By-law No. 40, 1981, s. 3(c)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-40_noise.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall carry on or cause to be carried on works in connection with the construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of any building, structure, or highway" … "on a Sunday or between the hours of 9:00 o'clock in the evening and 7:00 o'clock in the morning of any other day in the week"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other limits:** The Noise By-law sets no decibel limit and exempts a police constable, fire or ambulance employee acting as such. Home-based businesses must not let noise across lot lines exceed 45 decibels (55 decibels from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday).
  - Source: [Noise Control By-law No. 40, 1981, s. 4](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-40_noise.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The provisions of this by-law shall not apply to a police constable, fire or ambulance employee acting as such."
  - Source: [https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf, s. 210(1)(j)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "noise levels exceeding 45 decibels, except during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Monday to Friday, in which case the noise levels shall not exceed 55 decibels"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, business hours:** Village Office, 604-937-4100 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Complaints can be made on the Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form, emailed to belcarra@belcarra.ca or faxed to 604-939-5034.
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact Us page](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/)
  - Official wording: "Phone: (604) 937-4100" … "Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/08/Bylaw-Enforcement-Complaint-Form-2024-fillable.pdf)
  - Official wording: "FAX: 604-939-5034 OR EMAIL: belcarra@belcarra.ca"
  - 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:** Municipal ticket: $100 for construction noise on a Sunday or when prohibited (s. 3(c)). On conviction the by-law (s. 5) sets a fine of up to $500 and six months in jail.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997, Schedule 3, Noise Control Bylaw No. 40](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf)
  - Official wording: "construction noise on a Sunday 3(c) $100.00" … "construction noise when prohibited 3(c) $100.00"
  - Source: [Noise Control By-law No. 40, 1981, s. 5](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-40_noise.pdf)
  - Official wording: "to a fine not exceeding $500.00 and to imprisonment for six months"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Noise Control By-law, 1981, No. 40
  - Source: [Noise Control By-law No. 40, 1981, s. 1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-40_noise.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Village of Belcarra Noise Control By-law, 1981, No. 40"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Noise Control By-law No. 40, 1981](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-40_noise.pdf>) bars anyone from making or causing loud or objectionable noise, on a highway or elsewhere in the Village, that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby. It also bars keeping an animal or bird whose cries or noises do the same. The by-law sets no fixed quiet hours and no decibel limit.

## Good to know

- Construction, alteration or repair work, excavation, or running a machine or engine in a way that disturbs the neighbourhood is not allowed on a Sunday, or between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. on any other day. The by-law does not mention statutory holidays.
- A police constable, fire employee or ambulance employee acting as such is exempt.
- Home-based businesses must not let noise across lot lines exceed 45 decibels, or 55 decibels from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (Zoning Bylaw).
- Short-term rental operators are responsible for noise bylaw violations by guests.
- The municipal ticket for construction noise on a Sunday or when prohibited is $100. On conviction in court the by-law sets a fine of up to $500 and six months in jail.
- To complain, fill in the [Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/08/Bylaw-Enforcement-Complaint-Form-2024-fillable.pdf>), then email belcarra@belcarra.ca or fax it to 604-939-5034. You can also call the Village Office at 604-937-4100, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Village relies on complaints from residents.
- No Village page names an after-hours noise line. The Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency number is 604-945-1550.

## Official forms and pages

- [Noise Control By-law No. 40, 1981 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-40_noise.pdf)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf)
- [Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/08/Bylaw-Enforcement-Complaint-Form-2024-fillable.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Belcarra bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Belcarra unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/unsightly-property.md)
- [Belcarra backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-chickens.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/noise-rules.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/noise-rules.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/noise-rules.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/noise-rules.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Noise Control By-law No. 40, 1981 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-40_noise.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/08/Bylaw-Enforcement-Complaint-Form-2024-fillable.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Coquitlam RCMP, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/community/rcmp-police/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/bylaws) (read 2026-11-08)
- [https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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

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

**Short answer:** In Belcarra, fill in the Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form and send it to the Village Office, or use the Report a Concern form on belcarra.ca. Under the Good Neighbour Bylaw an owner can be ordered to fix an unsightly parcel within 14 days.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** No bylaw notice or ticket amount is stated for this offence. On conviction, up to $10,000, six months in jail, or both.  
**How long:** The owner has 14 days to comply with an Order to Comply (3 days for a nuisance).  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **What counts:** An owner must not let a parcel become or remain unsightly, nor allow a nuisance. Examples: rubbish or discarded materials not in a closed building, graffiti (remove within 15 days), building materials over 15 days without a permit, unlicensed or non-running vehicles, grass over 30 cm, noxious weeds, stagnant water, an unsightly or unsafe fence.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.2.2](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-361-2004-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Owner may allow a parcel owned by the Owner to become or remain unsightly." … "of filth, discarded materials, unwholesome matter, or rubbish of any kind" … "owners of a parcel shall remove graffiti within 15 days of discovery or when served with an order to comply" … "the accumulation of building materials on the parcel for more than 15 days" … "of grass in excess of 30 centimetres in length" … "a fence to become unsightly, unstable or unsafe"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** Fill in the Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form and send it to the Village Office, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, by email to belcarra@belcarra.ca or fax to 604-939-5034. Or use the Report a Concern form on belcarra.ca. Phone 604-937-4100. The Village relies on complaints.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form, Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form and procedures](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/08/Bylaw-Enforcement-Complaint-Form-2024-fillable.pdf)
  - Official wording: "FAX: 604-939-5034 OR EMAIL: belcarra@belcarra.ca" … "it is the general practice of the Village of Belcarra to rely on citizen complaints as a means of alerting bylaw enforcement of violations of its bylaws"
  - Source: [Report a Concern, Report a Concern page](https://belcarra.ca/report-a-concern/)
  - Official wording: "The personal information collected on this form is collected for the purpose of processing a concern and for administration and enforcement purposes." … "Phone 604-937-4100 or email"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What happens next:** An officer may serve an Order to Comply: fix it within 14 days (3 days if a nuisance). The owner may appeal to Council in writing at least 72 hours before the deadline. If it is not done, the Village may do the work at the owner's expense; costs unpaid after December 31 are added to property taxes.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004 (PDF, consolidated), Parts 7.1-7.3](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-361-2004-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the Bylaw Enforcement Officer may, serve on such person an Order to Comply which requires the person to remove the contravention" … "three days if the Bylaw Enforcement Officer believes the contravention is a nuisance under this bylaw" … "at least 72 hours prior to the expiry of the time given in the Order to Comply" … "the Municipality by its employees and others may enter the parcel and perform the obligations at the expense of the person defaulting" … "the cost shall be added to and form part of the taxes payable on the parcel as taxes in arrears"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Not confirmed. The Village's current ticket schedules do not state a ticket amount for this bylaw.
- **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004 (PDF, consolidated), Part 1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-361-2004-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-361-2004-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf>) says an owner must not let a parcel become or remain unsightly, and must not allow a nuisance. Examples include rubbish or discarded materials not in a closed building, graffiti (remove within 15 days), building materials left over 15 days without a permit, unlicensed or non-running vehicles, grass over 30 cm, noxious weeds, stagnant water, and an unsightly or unsafe fence.

## Steps

1. Fill in the [Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/08/Bylaw-Enforcement-Complaint-Form-2024-fillable.pdf>).
2. Send it to the Village Office at 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, by email to belcarra@belcarra.ca, or by fax to 604-939-5034. You can instead use the [Report a Concern](<https://belcarra.ca/report-a-concern/>) form on belcarra.ca, or phone 604-937-4100.
3. An officer may serve the owner an Order to Comply: fix it within 14 days (3 days if it is a nuisance).

## Good to know

- The owner may appeal to Council in writing at least 72 hours before the deadline.
- If the work is not done, the Village may do it at the owner's expense. Costs unpaid after December 31 are added to property taxes.
- The Village relies on complaints from residents.
- No bylaw notice or ticket amount is stated for this bylaw in the Village's current ticket schedules. On conviction in court the bylaw sets a fine of up to $10,000 or six months in jail, or both.

## Official forms and pages

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-361-2004-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/08/Bylaw-Enforcement-Complaint-Form-2024-fillable.pdf)
- [Report a Concern, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/report-a-concern/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/unsightly-property.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/unsightly-property.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/unsightly-property.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/unsightly-property.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/unsightly-property.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 361, 2004 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-361-2004-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/08/Bylaw-Enforcement-Complaint-Form-2024-fillable.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Report a Concern, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/report-a-concern/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Belcarra backyard fire and burning rules
question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Belcarra?"
place: Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/belcarra
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Belcarra backyard fire and burning rules

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

**Short answer:** In Belcarra, open air fires need a burning permit from the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department. The Village says burn permits are only issued for water-access-only properties. The bylaw notice for burning without a permit is $200. Check the Village's public notices for fire bans.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Permit fees: Class B1 $25 (up to 3 days); Class C (campfires) $25 per burning period; Class B2 (special or theatrical effects) $150 per event. Bylaw notice for no permit: $200.  
**How long:** Permits for light clean-up fires are granted for April 1-15 and October 15-31 each year.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** Open air fires need a burning permit from the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department; Class C covers campfires, ceremonial and religious fires. The Village says burn permits are only issued for water-access-only properties (Cosy Cove, Twin Island, parts of Farrer Cove).
  - Source: [Burning Permit form, Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/04/Burning-Permit-SVFD-2024-fillable.pdf)
  - Official wording: "(campfires, ceremonial and religious fires)"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 6 Fire Prevention Fees](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Campfires, ceremonial fires & religious fires $25.00/burning period"
  - Source: [Burn permits notice, October 27, 2026, Village notice, Oct 27, 2026](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/10/2026-10-27-Burn-Permits.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Burn permits are permitted for water access only properties which include Cosy Cove, Twin Island, and parts of Farrer Cove."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Burning yard waste:** Light clean-up fires (under 1 m high, up to 3 consecutive days in a week) are permitted only with a Class B1 permit, for properties with water access only. Permits are granted for April 1-15 and October 15-31 each year and signed off by the Fire Chief.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 6 Fire Prevention Fees](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Light clean-up fires for properties with water access only" … "fires less than 1 metre in height and issued for no more than 3 consecutive days in any one-week period, during the open burning season"
  - Source: [Burn permits notice, October 27, 2026, Village notice, Oct 27, 2026](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/10/2026-10-27-Burn-Permits.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Burn permits for water access only properties are granted for the specific periods of April 1-15 and October 15-31 of each year and are signed off by the Fire Chief."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit:** Yes. Apply with the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department burning permit form (send to the SVFD Fire Chief). Fees: Class B1 $25 (up to 3 days), Class C $25 per burning period, Class B2 (special or theatrical effects) $150 per event. Some fires need Metro Vancouver air quality approval first (604-436-6777).
  - Source: [Burning Permit form, Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/04/Burning-Permit-SVFD-2024-fillable.pdf)
  - Official wording: "FORWARD COMPLETED FORM TO THE SVFD FIRE CHIEF" … "PRIOR TO IGNITION OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE METRO VANCOUVER 24-HOUR ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORY FOR AIR QUALITY, PHONE: (604) 436-6777"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 6 Fire Prevention Fees](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "$25.00/max. 3 days" … "Special effects or theatrical effects $150.00/event"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fire bans:** The Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department declares fire bans and the Village posts them as public notices on belcarra.ca; check the Public Notices page.
  - Source: [Fire ban public notice, July 15, 2026, Public notice, July 15, 2026](https://belcarra.ca/2026-07-15-sasamat-fire-department-fire-ban-in-effect/)
  - Official wording: "Sasamat Fire Department – FIRE BAN IN EFFECT as of Thursday, July 16, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Instead of burning:** Take yard trimmings and green waste to the organics bin (Bin B) at the Village Waste & Recycle Depot, or use the once-a-year roadside tree chipping; larger amounts go to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard.
  - Source: [Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), WARD page](https://belcarra.ca/services/waste-recycle/)
  - Official wording: "Bin B – Organics Composting (Green Waste)"
  - Source: [Roadside tree chipping notice 2026, 2026 chipping notice](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/03/2026-04-Tree-Chipping.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Take your larger amounts to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre at 995 United Boulevard"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: failure to obtain an open air fire permit (s. 22.1) or burning prohibited materials (s. 22.8) is $200, or $140 if paid within 14 days, or $260 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw No. 627](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Failure to obtain an open air fire permit $200.00 $140.00 $260.00" … "Burning prohibited materials $200.00 $140.00 $260.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw No. 627, 2024
  - Source: [Burning Permit form, Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department, permit form heading](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/04/Burning-Permit-SVFD-2024-fillable.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw No. 627, 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Fire protection is by the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department. Open air fires need a burning permit; Class C covers campfires, ceremonial and religious fires. Light clean-up fires (under 1 m high, up to 3 consecutive days in a week) need a Class B1 permit. The Village's October 27, 2026 notice says burn permits are only issued for water-access-only properties (Cosy Cove, Twin Island and parts of Farrer Cove). Permits for clean-up fires are granted for April 1-15 and October 15-31 each year and are signed off by the Fire Chief. The Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw No. 627, 2024 could not be read, so check it with the Village for other rules such as fire size.

## Steps

1. Fill in the [Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department burning permit form](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/04/Burning-Permit-SVFD-2024-fillable.pdf>) and send it to the SVFD Fire Chief.
2. Pay the fee: Class B1 is $25 for up to 3 days, Class C is $25 per burning period, and Class B2 (special or theatrical effects) is $150 per event.
3. Some fires need Metro Vancouver air quality approval first (604-436-6777).

## Good to know

- Fire bans are declared by the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department and posted as public notices on belcarra.ca. Check the Public Notices page before you burn.
- No page we read says burning is allowed on other properties. The Recycling and Refuse Bylaw No. 422 says green waste must be taken outside the municipality, except for backyard composting or other means the Village provides.
- Instead of burning, take yard trimmings to the organics bin (Bin B) at the Village Waste & Recycle Depot, or use the once-a-year roadside tree chipping. Larger amounts go to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard.
- A bylaw notice for failing to get an open air fire permit, or for burning prohibited materials, is $200; it is $140 if paid within 14 days and $260 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice.
- Questions: Village Office, 604-937-4100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Burning Permit form, Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/04/Burning-Permit-SVFD-2024-fillable.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Burn permits notice, October 27, 2026 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/10/2026-10-27-Burn-Permits.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-fire.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/backyard-fire.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/backyard-fire.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-fire.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-fire.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [Burning Permit form, Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2025/04/Burning-Permit-SVFD-2024-fillable.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Burn permits notice, October 27, 2026 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/10/2026-10-27-Burn-Permits.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fire ban public notice, July 15, 2026, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/2026-07-15-sasamat-fire-department-fire-ban-in-effect/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/services/waste-recycle/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Roadside tree chipping notice 2026 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/03/2026-04-Tree-Chipping.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2020/01/Bylaw-422-Village-of-Belcarra-Recycling-and-Refuse-Collection-and-Removal-Regulation-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Belcarra bylaw fines and how tickets work
question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Belcarra?"
place: Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/belcarra
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Belcarra
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Belcarra bylaw fines and how tickets work

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

**Short answer:** Belcarra uses two ticket systems: bylaw notices (for example $160 for unlawful parking, $75 for too many dogs) and older municipal tickets (for example $100 for construction noise). Pay within 14 days to get the lower amount, or dispute within 14 days.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notices, full / early / late: parking $160 / $100 / $240; too many dogs $75 / $50 / $100; nuisance dog $100 / $75 / $150; no business licence $100 / $50 / $150; no building permit $150 / $100 / $200.  
**How long:** Pay or dispute within 14 days of receiving the notice.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** Two systems. Bylaw notices under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 cover the contraventions listed in its Schedule A. Older municipal tickets under Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997 (fines up to $500) cover bylaws in its schedules. Officers include designated RCMP members and bylaw enforcement officers.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 5.1, 11.1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The bylaw and bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule A may be dealt with by bylaw notice." … "A designated member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997, ss. 2, 4](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The bylaws listed on Schedule 1 to this bylaw may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed for the purpose of Section 934.1 of the Municipal Act"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Common fines:** Bylaw notice, full / early / late: unlawful parking $160 / $100 / $240; number of dogs $75 / $50 / $100; nuisance dog $100 / $75 / $150; no business licence $100 / $50 / $150; no building permit $150 / $100 / $200. Municipal ticket: construction noise $100.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Unlawful Parking $160.00 $100.00 $240.00" … "Number of Dogs $75.00 $50.00 $100.00" … "Nuisance Dogs $100.00 $75.00 $150.00" … "License Required $100.00 $50.00 $150.00" … "Failure to Obtain Permit $150.00 $100.00 $200.00"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997, Schedule 3](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf)
  - Official wording: "construction noise on a Sunday 3(c) $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying early:** Yes. A notice paid within 14 days of receiving it (or being presumed to have received it) carries the lower early-payment amount, for example $100 instead of $160 for a parking ticket.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 6.1.2](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the notice, is the Early Payment Penalty set out in column A2 of Schedule A"
  - Source: [Parking Tickets, Parking Tickets page](https://belcarra.ca/municipal-hall/parking-tickets/)
  - Official wording: "If paid within the first 14 days, the fee is $100."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying late:** More than 28 days after receiving the notice, the late-payment amount applies, for example $240 for a parking ticket, which then moves to collections.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 6.1.3](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "If more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge"
  - Source: [Parking Tickets, Parking Tickets page](https://belcarra.ca/municipal-hall/parking-tickets/)
  - Official wording: "after 28 days the fee increases to $240 and the ticket moves to collections"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days of receiving the notice, pay or request dispute adjudication on the Bylaw Notice form (in person, by mail or online); a Screening Officer reviews it first, and an adjudicator hears unresolved disputes. A person who loses pays an extra $25. Disputes are not allowed after 14 days.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 7.1, 7.2, 8.2](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Request dispute adjudication by filling in the appropriate portion of the Bylaw Notice form" … "no person may dispute the notice after 14 days of receiving the Bylaw Notice" … "must pay the Municipality an additional fee of $25"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry)
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 1.1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

There are two systems. Bylaw notices under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf>) cover the contraventions listed in its Schedule A. Older municipal tickets under the [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf>) (fines up to $500) cover bylaws in its schedules. Officers include designated RCMP members and bylaw enforcement officers.

## Steps

1. Within 14 days of receiving a bylaw notice, either pay it or request dispute adjudication on the Bylaw Notice form (in person, by mail or online).
2. A Screening Officer reviews the dispute first, and an adjudicator hears unresolved disputes.
3. Disputes are not allowed after 14 days.

## Good to know

- Common bylaw notices, full / early (within 14 days) / late (more than 28 days): unlawful parking $160 / $100 / $240; number of dogs $75 / $50 / $100; nuisance dog $100 / $75 / $150; no business licence $100 / $50 / $150; no building permit $150 / $100 / $200.
- Municipal ticket: construction noise $100.
- Water restriction offences have the same amount early, standard and late.
- A person who loses a dispute pays an extra $25.
- Unsightly property is not listed in either schedule for a current bylaw.
- The Parking Tickets page says the fee rises to $160 after 14 days; the bylaw's late-payment amount applies after 28 days. Check the notice itself for what you owe.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf)
- [Parking Tickets, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/municipal-hall/parking-tickets/)

## Related questions

- [Belcarra noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/noise-rules.md)
- [Belcarra RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Belcarra dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-leash-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/bylaw-fines.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, 1997 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Parking Tickets, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/municipal-hall/parking-tickets/) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "Do I need a business licence in Belcarra, and how do I get one?"
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# Belcarra business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** Yes. In Belcarra anyone carrying on a business needs a Village business licence, including contractors working two or more days. A home occupation licence is $100 a year. Mail or email the application form to the Village Office.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Home occupation $100 a year. Non-resident tradesperson, contractor or unclassified $100; media service $205. Short-term rental or B&B $100. Special public event permit $350 a day. Half price after July 31.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on a business in the Village (a commercial undertaking, or professional, personal or other services for gain or profit), including contractors working two or more days. Exempt: renting not more than 2 rooms, garage sales, craft fair handicraft sales, charity performances with all proceeds to charity, and some non-resident businesses.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 1, 2(a), 3](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "no person shall carry on within the Village, any business unless he/she is the holder of a valid and subsisting licence" … "means carrying on a commercial undertaking of any kind or nature or the providing of professional, personal or other services for the purpose of gain or profit, within the Village" … "for the business of letting or renting rooms where not more than 2 rooms are available for letting or renting" … "for a performance, concert, exhibition or entertainment the entire proceeds of which, above actual expenses, are devoted to a charitable purpose;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Home occupation (arts and crafts, professional services, tradesperson, food caterer, unclassified) $100 a year. Non-resident: tradesperson, contractor or unclassified $100; media service $205. Short-term rental or B&B $100. Special public event permit $350 a day. Half price after July 31.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 3](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Home Occupation Arts and Crafts $100.00" … "Media Service $205.00" … "Special Public Event Permit $350.00 per day" … "Note: Business Licence Fees are Pro Rated at 50% after July 31st"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Fill in the Business Licence Application/Renewal form and mail it to the Village Office or email belcarra@belcarra.ca, paying the fee with the application. The Licence Inspector must be satisfied the premises do not breach any Village bylaw, and may ask for $2 million liability insurance and WorkSafeBC registration.
  - Source: [Business License Application or Renewal Form, Application form](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/11/Business-License-Application-or-Renewal-Form-2024-fillable.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Mail to above address or email to belcarra@belcarra.ca"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 2(b), 5, 6](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Before any licence is issued, the Licence Inspector shall be satisfied that the premises for which the licence is sought does not violate the provisions of any pertinent bylaws of the Village." … "Every applicant for a licence shall pay to the Village, at the time of application, the proper licence fee" … "liability insurance coverage in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** Licences run January 1 to December 31 and must be renewed before the start of each year. A business not operating in the Village before July 31 pays half the fee. Fees are not refundable.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 2(a), 10](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "licences shall be issued for a twelve month period to commence on the first day of January and to terminate on the thirty-first day of December in and every year" … "it shall be incumbent upon each person to renew such licence prior to the beginning of each licencing period"
  - 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:** Bylaw notice for carrying on business without a licence: $100, or $50 if paid within 14 days, or $150 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice. The municipal ticket schedule also lists "No Business Licence" at $100. On conviction the bylaw (s. 14.2) sets a fine of $2,500 to $50,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, Business License Bylaw No. 227](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "License Required $100.00 $50.00 $150.00"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, Schedule 4](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Business Licence 2(a) $100.00"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), s. 14.2](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "is liable, upon summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 and not less than $2,500"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), title](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the Village of Belcarra's [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf), no one may carry on a business in the Village without a valid licence. "Business" means a commercial undertaking, or professional, personal or other services for gain or profit, and it includes contractors working two or more days.

Exempt are renting not more than 2 rooms, garage sales, handicraft sales at craft fairs, charity performances with all proceeds to charity, and some non-resident businesses.

## Steps

1. Fill in the [Business License Application or Renewal form](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/11/Business-License-Application-or-Renewal-Form-2024-fillable.pdf).
2. Mail it to the Village Office or email belcarra@belcarra.ca, and pay the fee with the application.
3. The Licence Inspector must be satisfied the premises do not breach any Village bylaw. The Village may ask for $2 million liability insurance and WorkSafeBC registration.

## Good to know

- Licences run January 1 to December 31 and must be renewed before the start of each year. A business not operating in the Village before July 31 pays half the fee. Fees are not refundable.
- Without a licence, a bylaw notice is $100 ($50 if paid within 14 days, $150 if paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice) and a municipal ticket is $100. On conviction the bylaw sets a fine of $2,500 to $50,000.
- Short-term rentals have their own rules (see short-term-rental).
- Contact: Village Office, 604-937-4100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business License Application or Renewal Form (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/11/Business-License-Application-or-Renewal-Form-2024-fillable.pdf)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/business-licence.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/business-licence.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licence.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/business-licence.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business License Application or Renewal Form (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/11/Business-License-Application-or-Renewal-Form-2024-fillable.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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

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

**Short answer:** Yes. In Belcarra, a home-based business is a permitted accessory use in the residential zones (RS-1, RM-1, RM-2 and RM-3) under Zoning Bylaw s. 210. You also need a Village business licence ($100 a year for a home occupation).

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Belcarra, https://belcarra.ca)  
**Cost:** Business licence for a home occupation: $100 a year; half price after July 31.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes. Home-based business is a permitted accessory use in the residential zones (RS-1, RM-1, RM-2, RM-3), subject to the conditions in Zoning Bylaw s. 210.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 302.3(a), 210](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Home-Based Business Use (subject to the requirements of Section 210)" … "In any zone in which a Home-Based Business Use is permitted, the following conditions shall be satisfied:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. A business licence is required to carry on any business in the Village. Home occupation licences (arts and crafts, professional services, tradesperson, food caterer, unclassified) are $100 a year; half price if starting after July 31.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), s. 2(a)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "no person shall carry on within the Village, any business unless he/she is the holder of a valid and subsisting licence"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 3](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Home Occupation Arts and Crafts $100.00" … "Note: Business Licence Fees are Pro Rated at 50% after July 31st"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** Done inside the house or accessory buildings (except horticulture, family day care); no outdoor storage; no visible change to the dwelling. Up to 20% of the house floor area, 50 m² in all buildings together. Sign up to 0.4 m². At most two full-time workers, one a resident. Parking per zone. Short-term rentals and B&Bs are exempt from the area limits.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 210(1)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The activities shall be conducted entirely within the principal building or accessory building except where such activity involves horticulture or a family day care." … "The use within the principal building shall occupy no more than 20% of the floor area of the principal building, up to a maximum of 50 square metres" … "In no case shall the aggregate floor area of all buildings used for the Home-Based Business Use exceed 50 square metres" … "The total display area of any outdoor advertising sign shall not exceed 0.4 square metres" … "Not more than the equivalent of two full-time persons shall be engaged in a Home- Based Business Use, one of which shall be a resident of the dwelling unit." … "The use shall provide parking in accordance with the requirements in the applicable zone."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Businesses not allowed:** Retailing cannot be the primary home-based business. Display and sale of items produced on the premises is allowed.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 210(1)(d)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The use may involve the display and the sale of a commodity that is produced on the premises, however in no case shall the retailing of the commodity be the primary Home-Based Business Use."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018, s. 210; Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995; fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018, Schedule 3
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), s. 210](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
  - Official wording: "210 – Home-Based Business Use"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), title](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under [Zoning Bylaw No. 510](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf), s. 210, a home-based business is a permitted accessory use in Belcarra's residential zones, if the conditions below are met. A business licence is also required under the [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf).

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone with the Village Office (see zoning-lookup).
2. Check your plans against the conditions below.
3. Apply for a business licence ($100 a year for a home occupation; half price if starting after July 31) and pay with the application.

## Good to know

- Work happens inside the house or accessory buildings, except horticulture and family day care. No outdoor storage and no visible change to the dwelling.
- The business may use up to 20% of the house floor area, and no more than 50 m² across all buildings together.
- An outdoor sign may be up to 0.4 m².
- At most two full-time workers, one of whom lives in the home.
- Parking must meet the rules for your zone.
- Retailing cannot be the main business, but you may display and sell items made on the premises.
- Short-term rentals and B&Bs are exempt from the area limits (see short-term-rental).
- Contact: Village Office, 604-937-4100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf)
- [Business License Application or Renewal Form (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/11/Business-License-Application-or-Renewal-Form-2024-fillable.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/home-based-business.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/home-based-business.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/home-based-business.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/home-based-business.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/home-based-business.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2021/05/Bylaw-510-2018-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Belcarra?"
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# Belcarra short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

**Short answer:** In Belcarra you can run a short-term rental or bed and breakfast in your principal residence, which you must own, with a Village business licence ($100 a year). Provincial registration also applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** $100 a year for the Village business licence, valid January 1 to December 31; half price if issued after July 31.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-937-4100
- Email: Village Office, belcarra@belcarra.ca

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, as a home-based business with a Village business licence, in the operator's principal residence, which the operator must own. The rental may be the main house or one accessory unit, not both. Belcarra is on the Province's list of communities where the principal residence requirement applies.
  - Source: [Policy 210, Short Term Rental Accommodation and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation, Policy 210, ss. 2.1, 3.1, 4.1](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/05/Policy-210-Short-Term-Rental-Accommodation-and-Bed-Breakfast-Accommodation-Policy.pdf)
  - Official wording: "All STRA and / or B&B Uses shall require a Business Licence issued by the Village." … "must be the principal residence of the business operator" … "but not in both"
  - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia, Communities with principal residence requirement](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Communities with principal residence requirement Abbotsford Anmore Belcarra Bowen Island Municipality"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. A Village business licence is required for every short-term rental or B&B: $100 a year, valid January 1 to December 31 (half price if issued after July 31). Applicants give a title certificate, a principal-residence declaration and proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 3](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) and Bed and $100.00 per year"
  - Source: [Policy 210, Short Term Rental Accommodation and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation, Policy 210, ss. 2.1, 2.3, 2.5](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/05/Policy-210-Short-Term-Rental-Accommodation-and-Bed-Breakfast-Accommodation-Policy.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Licences issued after July 31 of a calendar year will be prorated at one half of the fee for the full year." … "business general liability for a limit of not less than two million ($2,000,000) dollars per occurrence"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Provincial registration:** Yes. Provincial registration applies to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local licence is needed.
  - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia, Business licence exemptions](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, regardless of whether a local business licence is required."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Operating rules:** Stays of 2 to 30 nights. All parking on the property. A contact reachable at all hours, whose details go to the Village and to abutting neighbours. The licence number goes in every ad and the licence is posted in the unit. B&B: up to three rooms; owner must be on site if more than one separate booking.
  - Source: [Policy 210, Short Term Rental Accommodation and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation, Policy 210, ss. 4.3, 5, 6.4, 7](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/05/Policy-210-Short-Term-Rental-Accommodation-and-Bed-Breakfast-Accommodation-Policy.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The minimum length of stay is 2 nights." … "maximum stay of 30 nights per stay" … "All parking for STRA must be provided on the property" … "must identify a contact who can be reached at any times (including evenings and nights) in the event of emergency" … "The Village of Belcarra Business Licence number must be posted in any advertising or listing of the STRA and / or B&B." … "A home may be rented as a Bed and Breakfast where up to three rooms in the house are rented to separate tenants on a short term basis."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice for no business licence: $100, or $50 if paid within 14 days, or $150 after 28 days. Municipal ticket: $100. Business Licence Bylaw s. 14.5 also allows a fine up to $3,000 per day, per offence, at the CAO's discretion for an STRA or B&B without a valid licence.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, Business License Bylaw No. 227](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "License Required $100.00 $50.00 $150.00"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), s. 14.5](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "anyone operating a Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) without a valid Business License may be subject to a fine of up to $3,000.00 per day, per offence"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256, Schedule 4, Business Licence Bylaw No. 227](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Business Licence 2(a) $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Corporate Policy No. 210, Short Term Rental Accommodation and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation; Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995; Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018, s. 210
  - Source: [Policy 210, Short Term Rental Accommodation and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation, title](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/05/Policy-210-Short-Term-Rental-Accommodation-and-Bed-Breakfast-Accommodation-Policy.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Title: Short Term Rental Accommodation and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), title](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) are allowed in Belcarra as a home-based business under [Policy 210](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/05/Policy-210-Short-Term-Rental-Accommodation-and-Bed-Breakfast-Accommodation-Policy.pdf) and need a Village business licence. The rental must be in the operator's principal residence, which the operator must own. You may rent the main house or one accessory unit, not both. The Province lists Belcarra as a community where its principal residence requirement applies.

## Steps

1. Get a title certificate, complete a principal-residence declaration, and arrange $2,000,000 liability insurance.
2. Apply for the business licence with the [Business License Application form](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/11/Business-License-Application-or-Renewal-Form-2024-fillable.pdf) and pay $100 (half price if issued after July 31).
3. Register with the Province, which applies to rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local licence is needed.
4. Post the licence in the unit and put the licence number in every advertisement.

## Good to know

- Stays must be 2 to 30 nights, with all parking on the property.
- You need a contact reachable at all hours, whose details go to the Village and to neighbours next to you.
- A B&B may rent up to three rooms; the owner must be on site if there is more than one separate booking.
- Without a licence, a bylaw notice is $100 ($50 if paid within 14 days, $150 after 28 days) and a municipal ticket is $100. The [Business Licence Bylaw](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf) (s. 14.5) also allows a fine of up to $3,000 per day, per offence, at the Chief Administrative Officer's discretion.
- Village contact: 604-937-4100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Short Term Rental Accommodation and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation Policy No. 210 (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/05/Policy-210-Short-Term-Rental-Accommodation-and-Bed-Breakfast-Accommodation-Policy.pdf)
- [Business License Application or Renewal Form (PDF)](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/11/Business-License-Application-or-Renewal-Form-2024-fillable.pdf)
- [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/short-term-rental.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/short-term-rental.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/short-term-rental.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/short-term-rental.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/short-term-rental.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Policy 210, Short Term Rental Accommodation and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/05/Policy-210-Short-Term-Rental-Accommodation-and-Bed-Breakfast-Accommodation-Policy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 227, 1995 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/06/Bylaw-227-1995-Business-Licence-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 256 (PDF), Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2019/05/vob-bylaw-256_municipal_ticketing.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Belcarra](https://belcarra.ca/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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