# Gov Handbook: Chase, British Columbia, Canada

> 11 answers about local government in Chase. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/llms-full.txt

## Building, renovating and your property

- [Chase building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/building-permit.md): In Chase you need a building permit before building, altering, demolishing or moving a building or structure. A Development Permit may be needed first. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) does Chase's building inspections by appointment, so call 250-377-8673.
- [Chase permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): In Chase, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD), which issues Chase's building permits, lists a new garage, well shed or storage shed greater than 20 m² (215 ft²) and constructing a sundeck as work needing a permit. Call 250-377-8673.
- [Chase zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/zoning-lookup.md): The Village of Chase posts a Zoning Bylaw Map and Zoning Bylaw No. 683-2006 on its Bylaws page. The Village's website does not give a contact for zoning questions, so call the Village Office at 250-679-3238.

## Garbage, recycling and waste

- [Chase garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/garbage-collection.md): In Chase, the Village collects residential garbage and recycling Tuesday to Friday, on the same day. Recycling is collected every week. Check the Village's Waste Collection Schedule for your day. Put carts out between 5:30 and 7:00 a.m.

## Water, sewer, roads and snow

- [Chase watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/water-restrictions.md): In Chase, watering restrictions run May 15 to September 30. No watering between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Odd-numbered addresses water only on odd-numbered days; even-numbered addresses only on even-numbered days.

## Pets, animals and wildlife

- [Chase dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/dog-licence.md): In Chase, the Village issues dog licences. Every dog over 4 months old needs one. The fee is $17 for a spayed or neutered dog and $50 for one that is not, if paid on or before March 1.
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Chase](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/how-many-pets.md): In Chase, a household may have up to 3 dogs. The Village says there are no regulations for cats or other domestic or wild animals. Backyard hens are allowed in some residential areas, to a maximum of four.
- [Chase backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/backyard-chickens.md): In Chase, you can keep up to four hens on lots over 550 m² in zones R1, R1A, R2, R2A and R5 if you register with the Village and get a B.C. Premises ID. Roosters are not allowed in residential areas.

## Bylaws, noise and complaints

- [Chase unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/unsightly-property.md): In Chase, report an unsightly property in writing to Village Bylaw Services at PO Box 440 or chase@chasebc.ca, with your name, address and phone number. The Village tries to get voluntary compliance first.

## Starting and running a business

- [Chase business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/business-licence.md): Yes. In Chase, all businesses located in, or providing services within, Village boundaries must hold a valid business licence. Complete the Village's application and email chase@chasebc.ca, or visit the Village Office at 826 Okanagan Avenue. Fees are in Schedule G of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.

## Housing and renting

- [Chase short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/short-term-rental.md): In Chase, the Province's principal-residence rule for short-term rentals does not apply, because Chase is on the Province's list of exempt communities. Hosts must still register with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry. Check Chase's own zoning with the Village at 250-679-3238.