# Gov Handbook: Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

> 24 answers about local government in Campbell River. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/llms-full.txt

## Building, renovating and your property

- [Campbell River building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/building-permit.md): In Campbell River you need a City building permit before you build, repair, alter, move or demolish a building or structure, including a swimming pool or retaining wall, or before plumbing work. A detached building over 10 m² (108 sq ft) needs one. Apply by email and PDF upload.
- [Campbell River fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/fence-rules.md): In Campbell River a fence on a single or two family residential lot needs no building permit. In residential zones a fence can be 1.2 m high within 5.0 m of the front lot line and 1.8 m elsewhere. Commercial, industrial and airport zones allow 2.43 m.
- [Campbell River permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): In Campbell River a shed, garage, carport or other detached building over 10 m² (108 sq ft) needs a building permit. A deck needs one unless it is under 600 mm above the ground, not attached to a building, and has no walls or roof. Zoning limits apply either way.
- [Campbell River building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/building-permit-fees.md): In Campbell River a building permit fee is based on the value of construction. A simple building up to $5,000 costs $150. Over $5,000 to under $100,000 it is $150 plus $10 per $1,000 or part of $1,000. A complex building has a $2,500 minimum fee.
- [Campbell River zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/zoning-lookup.md): In Campbell River, use the City's interactive zoning map to look up your property's zoning, lot size and assessment value, or the PDF Zoning Map. Then read your zone in Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006. The City says the map may not be up to date, so confirm with staff.
- [Campbell River secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/secondary-suite.md): Campbell River generally allows a secondary suite in zones R-I, RM-1, RM-2, CD-1A1, CD-1A2, CD-1A3, LS-R, RU-1, RU-2 and RU-3. You need a valid building permit for the suite to be legal, and a Development Permit first if you are in a development permit area.
- [Campbell River tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/tree-removal.md): Campbell River has no general permit for cutting ordinary trees on private land. But clearing vegetation counts as "development", so you need a Development Permit within a watercourse buffer zone or 30 m of a watercourse, and within 60 m of a Bald Eagle nest tree. Trees on City land are protected.
- [Campbell River short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/short-term-rental.md): No. In Campbell River short-term rentals are not permitted: the Zoning Bylaw does not mention them and s. 4.1(a) prohibits any use not expressly permitted. The City also says they cannot get a business licence. Bed and breakfasts are allowed in zones that list them. Provincial registration also applies.

## Garbage, recycling and waste

- [Campbell River garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/garbage-collection.md): Campbell River collects garbage, recycling and organics weekly from single-family homes and duplexes. The garbage limit is one 80-litre can under 20 kg per household per week; extra containers need a $4 tag. Find your day in the ReCollect tool or the Campbell River Recycles app.
- [Campbell River yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/yard-waste.md): In Campbell River, yard waste goes out weekly with curbside organics, in kraft paper yard waste bags or lidded containers marked as yard waste. Tie branches in bundles no longer than 90 cm. You can also take it to the Campbell River Waste Management Centre at $65 per tonne.

## Water, sewer, roads and snow

- [Campbell River watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/water-restrictions.md): Yes. In Campbell River the City Manager can declare Stage 1, 2 or 3 outdoor watering restrictions at any time. If none is declared by May 1, Stage 1 takes effect that day. At Stage 1, homes may sprinkle 5 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.: even house numbers Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, odd numbers Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

## Pets, animals and wildlife

- [Campbell River dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/dog-licence.md): In Campbell River, every dog over six months old needs a City licence each year. It costs $40 a year, or $20 for a spayed or neutered dog with a vet's certificate. Register a new dog in person at City Hall, 301 St. Ann's Road.
- [Campbell River dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/dog-leash-rules.md): In Campbell River, a dog in a public place must be on a leash or chain no longer than 1.83 metres (6 feet), held by a competent person. The bylaw names three off-leash dog parks: Penfield, Robron and Evergreen, during posted times. The City's page also lists Doggie Point at McIvor Lake.
- [Campbell River rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/dangerous-dogs.md): Campbell River's Animal Control Bylaw defines vicious and dangerous dogs. Their owners must keep them in a building or secure enclosure and muzzled or caged whenever they are let out. Report a dangerous dog to Animal Control at 236-472-1013.
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Campbell River](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/how-many-pets.md): The City of Campbell River's Animal Control Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw do not set a limit on the number of dogs or cats per home. Hens are limited to six per property with a City licence. Livestock is allowed only in certain zones on lots of 0.4 hectares or more.
- [Campbell River backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/backyard-chickens.md): Yes for hens in Campbell River: up to 6 per property with a City Hen Owner's licence ($10, one time), and no roosters. RU-1, RU-2 and RU-3 zones and Quinsam lots of 0.4 hectares or more are exempt from some of these rules. No official source we read mentions bees.

## Parking, tickets and driving

- [Campbell River RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md): In Campbell River, no vehicle may be parked on a street for more than 48 hours in a row without written permission from the Engineering Services Manager. On a residential lot under 1 hectare, a recreational boat, utility trailer and other recreational vehicles for the residents' personal use are allowed.

## Bylaws, noise and complaints

- [Campbell River noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/noise-rules.md): Campbell River's Public Nuisance Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood but sets no fixed quiet hours. Construction noise is not allowed before 7:00 a.m. Monday to Saturday or 8:00 a.m. on Sundays and holidays, or after 10:00 p.m. Power tools: not before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
- [Campbell River unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/unsightly-property.md): Call Campbell River Bylaw Enforcement at 250-286-5776 or email bylaw@campbellriver.ca. Under the Public Nuisance Bylaw, owners must not let property become unsightly or collect rubbish, and must keep ground cover under 30 cm. If an owner ignores an order, the City can do the work and bill them.
- [Campbell River backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/backyard-fire.md): In Campbell River, recreational fires in a fire pit, fireplace or barbecue no larger than 60 cm across are allowed without a permit, unless a fire ban or restriction applies. Other open burning of yard waste is not allowed in Area A (most properties) and only under conditions in Area B. Burning garbage is never allowed.
- [Campbell River fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/fireworks.md): Not without a permit. In Campbell River, holding, storing or setting off consumer or display fireworks needs a City permit, and the applicant must be 19 or older. No one may sell fireworks, and firecrackers are banned. Apply at least two weeks ahead for consumer fireworks.
- [Campbell River bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/bylaw-fines.md): Campbell River bylaw tickets are municipal tickets set in the Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw: for example $250 for noise that disturbs, $200 for an unlicensed dog or unsightly property, and $75 for water use against restrictions. Parking fines are separate. Dispute a ticket within 14 days.

## Starting and running a business

- [Campbell River business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/business-licence.md): Every business operating in Campbell River needs a City business licence, one for each location. Email the completed application form to business.licence@campbellriver.ca. Most categories cost $150 a year; a six-month seasonal licence is $75. Staff check zoning, and Building and Fire Inspectors review the application.
- [Campbell River home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/home-based-business.md): Yes. In Campbell River a home-based business is allowed in all zones that permit a residential use, under the conditions in Zoning Bylaw s. 4.9. It must run inside the main dwelling and needs a City business licence, which costs $150 a year.

## Zoning

- [All 34 zones in Campbell River, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/zoning/index.json)
- Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St