# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Chetwynd --- title: "Chetwynd building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit in Chetwynd, and how do I apply?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit.json" --- # Chetwynd building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit in Chetwynd, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd you need a District building permit to build or structurally alter a building, install plumbing, or build a new chimney. Sheds under 10 m² are exempt if sited under zoning. Fill in the application form, then phone 250-401-4100 to book an appointment with the Building Inspector. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Based on the value of the work, under Building Bylaw No. 973 (minimum $75). See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The District's October 2024 guide says most typical applications take about 5 to 10 business days, and that it aims to finish plan review within ten working days once a complete package is in. **Where:** - Phone: Building Inspection (book an appointment), 250-401-4100 (The Building Inspector is in the office on Tuesdays only; call to make an appointment.) - Email: District of Chetwynd, d-chet@gochetwynd.com - In person: Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).) ## Key facts - **Needed for:** A permit is needed before constructing or structurally altering a building or structure, installing plumbing, or building a new masonry chimney or a new metal chimney for a solid fuel appliance. Demolition and moving have their own permits. The District's guide adds accessory structures over 9.29 m² (100 sq. ft.) and swimming pools. (Sources differ: The guide's 9.29 m² (100 sq. ft.) threshold for accessory structures differs slightly from the bylaw's exemption for accessory buildings under 10 m² (s. 3.8(b)). The guide also says it is 'for convenience only' and 'not intended to replace bylaws'. Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012 is read from the consolidated copy (to Bylaw 1028, Oct. 5, 2015) on the District's bylaw page; the Building Inspection page links an older 'combined' copy with the same wording on these points. Later amendments, if any, were not found.) - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 7.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "Every owner shall apply for and obtain a permit or authorization before" … "constructing, or undertaking structural repair or alteration of a building or structure" … "installing plumbing systems related to the inspections undertaken" … "constructing a new masonry chimney, installing a new metal chimney for a solid fuel burning appliance" - Source: [Building Permit Guide, October 2024, Guide, "When do I Need a Building Permit?"](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - Official wording: "To build an accessory structure greater than 9.29 m2 (100 sq. ft.);" … "To construct or alter a swimming pool;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not needed for:** The bylaw does not apply to: accessory buildings under 10 m² if sited under the Zoning Bylaw; retaining structures under 1.5 m high; fences; non-structural repairs or alterations (or plumbing repair or replacement) worth $10,000 or less for residential ($20,000 or less for multifamily, industrial, commercial); deck additions unless the deck is 0.6 m or more above ground; poly-covered greenhouses for storage or agriculture. (Sources differ: The guide also lists temporary on-site trailers during construction (limit of 1) and landscaping. Zoning Bylaw rules still apply even when no permit is needed. The guide's deck rule (over 10 m² and/or over 600 mm above grade) is wider than the bylaw's wording. Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012 is read from the consolidated copy (to Bylaw 1028, Oct. 5, 2015) on the District's bylaw page; the Building Inspection page links an older 'combined' copy with the same wording on these points. Later amendments, if any, were not found.) - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 3.8](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "accessory buildings less than 10 square metres in building area on the condition that the building is sited in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw" … "retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height" … "non-structural repairs or alterations to a building or structure or the repair or replacement of plumbing works where the construction value is $10,000.00 or less for Residential and $20,000.00 or less for Multifamily, Industrial and Commercial" … "deck additions, except a deck where the difference in elevation between the deck surface and the ground surface at any point is 0.6 metres or more" - Source: [Building Permit Guide, October 2024, Guide, "Exceptions"](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Permits are not required for the following:" … "Fences in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw requirements." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Complete the application form (Schedule A for a simple building or structure, Schedule B for a complex building), then phone 250-401-4100 to book an initial appointment with the Building Inspector, who checks the application and plans. The Building Inspector is in the office on Tuesdays only. - Source: [Building Permit Guide, October 2024, Guide, Step 2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - Official wording: "Once your application is complete then phone 250-401-4100 to book your initial appointment with the Building Inspector." - Source: [Building Inspection, Building Inspection page](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/building-inspection/) - Official wording: "This is a part time position and the building inspector is in the office on Tuesdays only." … "Building Permit Application (Simple Building or Structure)" … "Building Permit Application (Complex Building)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What to submit:** The application form, contractor information (Schedule C), owner's acknowledgement (Schedule D), a title search made within 30 days, any required highway access permit, construction plans, a site plan and a survey certificate (which may be waived). Evidence of potable water and a sewage disposal permit are also required. Complex buildings also need Letters of Assurance and proof of professional liability insurance. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 8.3](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "supplementary contractor information in the form of Schedule" … "a copy of a Title Search made within 30 days of the date of application" … "any required Highway Access Permit issued by the Local Jurisdiction or the Ministry of Transportation" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 7.17, 7.25, 7.27, 7.30, 7.32](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "Evidence of potable water supply shall be submitted with an application for a permit" … "A Sewage Disposal Permit shall be submitted with an application for a permit for a building or structure" … "Construction Plans shall be submitted with an application for a permit for a building or structure." … "A Site Plan shall be submitted with an application for permit for a building or structure." … "The owner shall confirm that every building or structure, or addition to a building or structure, meets the siting and height regulations specified in the Zoning Bylaw by providing a Survey Certificate." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 8.8](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "Letter of Assurance in the Form of Schedule" … "proof of professional liability insurance in the form of Schedule" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Processing time:** Most typical applications take about 5 to 10 business days to process, depending on complexity and how prepared the applicant is. Once a complete package is in, the District aims to finish plan review within ten working days. - Source: [Building Permit Guide, October 2024, Guide, "How Long does the Building Permit Process Take?" and Step 4](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - Official wording: "Most typical Building Permit applications take approximately 5 to 10" … "business days to process." … "we strive to have reviews completed within" … "ten working days." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Inspections:** The bylaw says give at least three clear working days' notice to the Building Official when asking for an inspection; the District's guide says permit holders should give 48 hours' notice to the Building Inspector. Ask for inspections through the Building Inspector (250-401-4100). (Sources differ: The bylaw (3 clear working days) and the guide (48 hours) disagree; the bylaw wins. How to book (phone, email) is not spelled out; the Building Inspector page gives 250-401-4100. A re-inspection of unacceptable work carries a $40 charge (Appendix 1). Inspection stages are listed in s. 10.5 (footing, foundation, pre-backfill, framing, plumbing, insulation, pre-cladding, final).) - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 10.4](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "The owner or representative shall give at least three clear working days" … "notice to the Building Official when requesting an inspection." - Source: [Building Permit Guide, October 2024, Guide, Step 6](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - Official wording: "Permit holders should provide 48 hours advance notice to the" … "Building Inspector for all inspection requests." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Building Inspection (District of Chetwynd): phone 250-401-4100, email d-chet@gochetwynd.com. The Building Inspector is in the office on Tuesdays only; call to make an appointment. - Source: [Building Inspection, Building Inspection page](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/building-inspection/) - Official wording: "If you would like to see the building inspector, please call the office at 250-401-4100 to make an appointment." - Source: [Building Permit Guide, October 2024, Guide, last page](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - Official wording: "please contact the" … "District of Chetwynd at: 250-401-4100 or at d-chet@gochetwynd.com" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012 - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, Title page and s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012." … "Bylaw No. 1028, 2015 – to add formula" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd's Building Inspector checks your application and plans against the [Building Bylaw No. 973](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf), the BC Building Code and the Zoning Bylaw, then inspects the work. A permit is needed before constructing or structurally altering a building or structure, installing plumbing, or building a new masonry chimney or a new metal chimney for a solid fuel appliance. Demolition and moving have their own permits. The District's guide adds swimming pools and accessory structures over 9.29 m² (100 sq. ft.). The bylaw does not apply to accessory buildings under 10 m² sited under the Zoning Bylaw, retaining structures under 1.5 m high, fences, deck additions under 0.6 m above ground, or poly-covered greenhouses for storage or agriculture. Non-structural repairs worth $10,000 or less are also exempt for residential work. Zoning rules still apply. ## Steps 1. Check zoning first. A development permit or other agency permit may be needed before a building permit. 2. Fill in the application form and gather the documents listed above. 3. Phone 250-401-4100 to book an initial appointment with the Building Inspector, who reviews the application and plans. 4. Pay the fees once plans are approved; the permit is issued subject to receipt of the fees. 5. Ask the Building Inspector for an inspection at each stage. ## Good to know - The Building Inspector is in the office on Tuesdays only. - The bylaw asks for at least three clear working days' notice for an inspection; the District's guide says 48 hours. The bylaw governs, so give the longer notice. - Plans are submitted in duplicate. The guide says only complete applications are reviewed. - The guide's rules are stated to be for convenience only; the bylaw is the rule. Confirm your project with the Building Inspector. ## What you'll need - Completed application form (Schedule A for a simple building, Schedule B for a complex building) - Contractor information (Schedule C) and owner's acknowledgement (Schedule D) - Title search made within 30 days - Construction plans, a site plan and a survey certificate (which may be waived) - Evidence of potable water and a sewage disposal permit - For complex buildings, Letters of Assurance and proof of professional liability insurance ## Official forms and pages - [Building Inspection, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/building-inspection/) - [Building Permit Guide, October 2024 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit-fees.md) - [Chetwynd permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup.md) - [Chetwynd fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fence-rules.md) - [Chetwynd secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/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) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/building-permit.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/building-permit.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/building-permit.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/building-permit.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/building-permit.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Inspection, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/building-inspection/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permit Guide, October 2024 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Chetwynd fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Chetwynd, and how high can it be?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fence-rules.json" --- # Chetwynd fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Chetwynd, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd you do not need a building permit for a fence that follows the Zoning Bylaw. In residential and rural zones a front-yard fence can be 1.0 m (3 ft) high and a side or rear fence 1.8 m (6 ft). Fences must also meet front yard setbacks. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** No permit fee: no fence permit was found in the bylaws. **How long:** Not applicable; no fence permit is required. **Where:** - Phone: District of Chetwynd (Municipal Office), 250-401-4100 (Ask the Building Inspector or Engineering about fence questions.) - In person: Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).) ## Key facts - **Permit:** No building permit is needed for a fence. The District's guide says this holds for fences that follow the Zoning Bylaw's requirements. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 3.8(d)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "this Bylaw does not apply to:" … "fences;" - Source: [Building Permit Guide, October 2024, Guide, "Exceptions"](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - Official wording: "Fences in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw requirements." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, front yard:** In R and RU zones, no fence may exceed 1.0 m (3 ft) in a front yard. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.14(1)(j)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "In R and RU zones:" … "no fence will exceed a height of 1.8 m (6 ft) in a side or rear yard and 1.0 m (3 ft) in a front yard" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, side and rear yards:** In R and RU zones, 1.8 m (6 ft) in a side or rear yard. In M and AG zones, 2.4 m (8 ft) in a side or rear yard. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.14(1)(j) and (k)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "no fence will exceed a height of 1.8 m (6 ft) in a side or rear yard" … "In M and AG zones (see Table 6), no fence will exceed a height of 2.4 m (8 ft) in a side or rear yard." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** At intersections, fencing may not be erected to a height greater than 1 m (3 ft) above the established grade of the highway 'within the space' (vision clearance). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.20](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "No landscaping, screening, fencing, building, structure, or object may be planted or erected to a height" … "greater than 1 m (3 ft) above the established grade of the highway within the space." - Source: [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009, s. 4.8](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Property-Maintenance-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-No.-912-2009.pdf) - Official wording: "Buildings, landscaping or structures at intersections must be in accordance with" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other rules:** Height is measured from the average grade within 1 m of both sides of the fence (from the ground a retaining wall supports, if on the parcel line). Fences must meet front yard setbacks and be kept painted or stained and in repair. Pool fence: at least 1.2 m high with a self-closing gate. No barbed wire or electric fence rule found. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.14(1)(c)-(e)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "A fence or wall must conform to the applicable front yard setback provisions." … "The height of a fence or wall will be determined by measurement from the average grade level within 1" … "will be determined by measuring from the surface of the ground that the retaining wall supports at the" - Source: [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009, s. 4.7](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Property-Maintenance-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-No.-912-2009.pdf) - Official wording: "An owner of a fence shall paint or stain and maintain the fence in good" … "condition and repair." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 8.6](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "an enclosed fence not less than 1.2 meters in height with no openings greater than 100mm" … "a self-closing gate so designed and installed as to cause the gate to return to a locked position automatically" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 4.14 (Screening and Fencing) and s. 4.20 (Vision Clearance at Intersections). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, Title](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023”." … "4.14 Screening and Fencing" … "4.20 Vision Clearance at Intersections" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Fence rules are in section 4.14 of the District of Chetwynd's [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf). The Building Bylaw does not require a permit for fences, and the District's guide says the same for fences that follow the Zoning Bylaw. A retaining structure 1.5 m or higher does need a building permit. Height is measured from the average grade within 1 m of both sides of the fence. Height limits: - R and RU zones: 1.0 m (3 ft) in a front yard; 1.8 m (6 ft) in a side or rear yard. - M and AG zones: 2.4 m (8 ft) in a side or rear yard. - Open mesh or chain-link fences in M zones, parks and school areas can be up to 4.0 m (13 ft). ## Steps 1. Find your zone (see the zoning-lookup answer) and check the height for your yard. 2. Keep the fence within the front yard setback and under the height limit. 3. Call 250-401-4100 if your lot is a corner lot, a different zone, or you are unsure. ## Good to know - At intersections, fencing may not be higher than 1 m (3 ft) above the established grade of the highway within the vision clearance space. The bylaw text does not give the size of that space. - Fences must be kept painted or stained and in repair. The ticket for failing to maintain a fence is $50. - A pool fence must be at least 1.2 m high with a self-closing gate. - Storage yards must be screened by a 2.4 m (8 ft) tight board fence or solid wall, or a hedge at least 1.8 m (6 ft) high. - The bylaw does not set a front-yard height in other zones, and no rule on barbed wire or electric fences was found. The zoning table lists agricultural land (AG) under both height rules, so ask the District which applies. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit.md) - [Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup.md) - [Chetwynd permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/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) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/fence-rules.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/fence-rules.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/fence-rules.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/fence-rules.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/fence-rules.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permit Guide, October 2024 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Property-Maintenance-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-No.-912-2009.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Chetwynd permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd a shed or other accessory building under 10 m² needs no building permit if it is sited as zoning requires; larger ones do. A deck needs a permit if its surface is 0.6 m or more above the ground. Garages and carports are not named separately; check with the Building Inspector. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Permits are priced from construction value under Building Bylaw No. 973; see the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The District's guide says most typical applications take about 5 to 10 business days. **Where:** - Phone: Building Inspection, 250-401-4100 (The Building Inspector is in the office on Tuesdays only; call to make an appointment.) - In person: Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).) ## Key facts - **Sheds:** A shed or other accessory building under 10 m² in building area does not need a building permit if it is sited as the Zoning Bylaw requires. Larger ones do. The District's guide says accessory structures greater than 9.29 m² (100 sq. ft.) need a permit. (Sources differ: The bylaw says under 10 m²; the guide says over 9.29 m² (100 sq. ft.), so sheds between 9.29 and 10 m² are covered differently by the two. The bylaw wins. Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012 is read from the consolidated copy (to Bylaw 1028, Oct. 5, 2015) on the District's bylaw page; the Building Inspection page links an older 'combined' copy with the same wording on these points. Later amendments, if any, were not found.) - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 3.8(b)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "accessory buildings less than 10 square metres in building area on the condition that the building is sited in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw" - Source: [Building Permit Guide, October 2024, Guide, "When do I Need a Building Permit?"](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - Official wording: "To build an accessory structure greater than 9.29 m2 (100 sq. ft.);" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Decks:** A deck needs a building permit if its surface is 0.6 m (600 mm) or more above the ground at any point; lower deck additions are exempt if sited as the Zoning Bylaw requires. The District's guide says decks over 10 m² (110 sq. ft.) and/or over 600 mm (24 in) above grade. (Sources differ: The guide adds a 10 m² size test that the bylaw text does not have. The bylaw wins. The 'Deck Instructions' PDF on the Building Inspection page is a City of Grande Prairie (Alberta) document and was not used. Uncovered decks and sundecks must be at least 1.5 m (5 ft) from the parcel line and meet fence height limits (Zoning s. 4.5, 4.6). Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012 is read from the consolidated copy (to Bylaw 1028, Oct. 5, 2015) on the District's bylaw page; the Building Inspection page links an older 'combined' copy with the same wording on these points. Later amendments, if any, were not found.) - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 3.8(g)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "deck additions, except a deck where the difference in elevation between the deck surface and the ground surface at any point is 0.6 metres or more and on the condition that the deck is sited in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw" - Source: [Building Permit Guide, October 2024, Guide, "When do I Need a Building Permit?"](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - Official wording: "To build decks over 10 m2 (110 sq. ft.) and / or over 600 mm (24”) above" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Garages and carports:** Garages and carports are not named separately. The Building Bylaw exempts only accessory buildings under 10 m²; the Zoning Bylaw defines a garage as 'a detached accessory building or a portion of a principal building'. An attached garage is part of the principal building. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 3.8(b)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "accessory buildings less than 10 square metres in building area" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, Definitions, GARAGE](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "GARAGE means a detached accessory building or a portion of a principal building which is above grade" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.11(2)(a)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Where an accessory building or structure is attached to the principal building, it will be considered part" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning limits:** R1 zone: up to 3 accessory buildings, together at most 70 m² (parcels under 700 m²) or 90 m² (over 700 m²); height up to 5.0 m (16 ft); parcel coverage 35%. Setbacks: 1.5 m (5 ft) from interior side and rear lines (1.0 m if a lane is provided; 2.0 m for a garage or carport opening onto a lane), 3.0 m from the exterior side line; not nearer the front than the rear wall of the house. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 10.3, Table 10 (R1)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Maximum number of accessory buildings 3 per parcel" … "Maximum building and structure height" … "b. Accessory building 5.0 m (16 ft)" … "Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings) 35%" … "Accessory buildings or structures must have a minimum setback of 1.0 m (3 ft) from the rear parcel line where a lane is provided." … "Carports or garages opening onto a lane must have a minimum setback of 2.0 m (7 ft) from the rear or side parcel line." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.11(3)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Accessory buildings or structures must not be located any nearer to the front parcel line than the rear" … "wall of the principal building." … "Accessory buildings or structures must have a minimum setback of 1.5 m (5 ft) from the rear parcel line" … "where no lane is provided and be located no closer than 3.0 m (10 ft) to any building, including those on" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012 (s. 3.8, permit exemptions) and Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (s. 4.11 and the zone tables). - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, Title](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, Title](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd's [Building Bylaw No. 973](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) (s. 3.8) exempts an accessory building under 10 m² in building area if it is sited as the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) requires. Larger ones need a permit. A deck needs a permit if its surface is 0.6 m (600 mm) or more above the ground at any point; lower deck additions are exempt if sited as zoning requires. Garages and carports are not named separately. The Zoning Bylaw defines a garage as a detached accessory building or part of the principal building, so an attached garage is part of the house. No official page states a permit rule for them, so ask the Building Inspector. ## Steps 1. Check your zone and the size limits below. 2. Call the Building Inspector on 250-401-4100 to confirm whether you need a permit. 3. If you do, follow the building-permit steps. ## Good to know - The District's guide says accessory structures over 9.29 m² (100 sq. ft.) need a permit, and decks over 10 m² (110 sq. ft.) and/or over 600 mm (24 in) above grade. These differ slightly from the bylaw, which governs. Confirm for sizes near the limits. - R1 zone: up to 3 accessory buildings, together at most 70 m² (parcels under 700 m²) or 90 m² (over 700 m²); height up to 5.0 m (16 ft); parcel coverage 35%. - R1 setbacks: 1.5 m (5 ft) from interior side and rear lines (1.0 m if a lane is provided; 2.0 m for a garage or carport opening onto a lane), 3.0 m from the exterior side line, and not nearer the front than the rear wall of the house. - Uncovered decks must be at least 1.5 m (5 ft) from the parcel line and meet fence height limits. - Other zones have their own limits. The posted zoning copy may be out of date. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit.md) - [Chetwynd building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit-fees.md) - [Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup.md) - [Chetwynd fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fence-rules.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) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permit Guide, October 2024 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit-fees.json" --- # Chetwynd building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd a building permit costs $9 per $1,000 of construction value on the first $10,000, plus $6.50 per $1,000 on the rest, with a $75 minimum. Value is the contract cost or the bylaw's per-square-foot rates, whichever is greater. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** $9 per $1,000 on the first $10,000 and $6.50 per $1,000 over that; $75 minimum. No separate application fee is listed. **How long:** Fees are paid before the permit is issued, once plans are approved. **Where:** - Phone: Building Inspection, 250-401-4100 (The Building Inspector is in the office on Tuesdays only.) - In person: Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).) ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** $75 (minimum building permit fee, for retaining walls and similar small jobs). - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, Appendix 1, Building Permit Fees](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "Minimum Building Permit Fee (retaining walls, etc.)" … "$75.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How the fee is worked out:** $9 per $1,000 of construction value on the first $10,000, plus $6.50 per $1,000 on the remainder over $10,000. Value is the contract cost or the bylaw's per-square-foot rates, whichever is greater. The fee is cut 10% if an engineer provides a sealed design and on-site supervision. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, Appendix 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "First $10,000 of construction value" … "$9.00 per $1,000 of value" … "Remainder of construction value over $10,000" … "$6.50 per $1.000 of value" … "Building Permit cost will be reduced by ten" … "percent (10%)." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, Appendix 2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "Value of residential construction will be calculated as per the contract cost if" … "whichever is the greater amount." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Application or plan review fee:** None set. The Building Bylaw lists no separate application or plan review fee. - **Other fees:** Re-inspection $40; inspection outside regular hours $65; starting without a permit $400. If a stop work order is issued, penalty of double the permit fee, up to $1,500 (work under $1 million; 15% up to $15,000 above). Damage deposit $500, $250 or $1,000. Move or demolish: $625 under 200 sq ft, $1,250 over (75% refundable). (Sources differ: The $400 charge in Appendix 1 and the 'double the permit fee' penalty in s. 4.15 both address starting without a permit; the bylaw does not say how they fit together. Temporary structure permits have a $250 refundable security deposit and a $200 long-term permit fee (Bylaws 993 and 1010). General bylaw offences carry a fine of $500 to $10,000 (s. 4.11).) - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, Appendix 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "Re-Inspection Fee" … "$40.00" … "Inspection outside of regular working hours" … "$65.00" … "Charge for starting construction without permit" … "$400.00" … "Single Family Dwellings" … "$500.00" … "Renovations or buildings valued less than $10,000" … "$250.00" … "All other projects" … "$1,000.00" … "Under 200 square feet" … "$625.00" … "200 square feet and over" … "$1,250.00" … "Failure to control debris and rubbish from leaving site" … "pay a penalty equal to double the permit fee for construction valued up to 1,000,000 (one million dollars), such penalty not to exceed $1,500 (one thousand five hundred dollars)" … "such penalty not to exceed $15,000 (fifteen thousand dollars)" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 4.15](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "shall, if a ‘Stop Work Order’ notice is issued, pay a penalty equal to double the" … "permit fee for construction valued up to" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to pay:** Fees are paid before the permit is issued: once plans are approved a permit is issued subject to receipt of the fees. The method of payment (cash, card, cheque) is not stated for building permits. - Source: [Building Permit Guide, October 2024, Guide, Step 5](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) - Official wording: "Once your plans have been approved, a permit will be issued subject to receipt of" … "applicable fees." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 9.2(c)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "the owner or representative has paid all applicable fees as specified in" … "Appendix ‘1’ to this Bylaw" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, Appendix 1 (Fees and Charges) and Appendix 2 (Formula for Estimating Value of Construction). - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, Appendix 1 and Appendix 2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "FEES AND CHARGES" … "FORMULA FOR ESTIMATING VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION" - Source: [Appendix 1, Fees, Appendix 1 (stand-alone PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Appendix-1-Fees.pdf) - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 973, 2012" … "FEES AND CHARGES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Fees are set in Appendix 1 of the District of Chetwynd's [Building Bylaw No. 973](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf). Appendix 2 sets per-square-foot values used to estimate construction value; the contract cost or those rates, whichever is greater, is the value used. The fee is reduced by 10% if an engineer provides a sealed design and on-site supervision, and by 25% when the permit relies on professional Letters of Assurance. ## Steps 1. Ask the Building Inspector (250-401-4100) for your fee once you know the value of the work. 2. Pay once plans are approved; the permit is issued subject to receipt of the fees. The bylaw and guide do not say which payment methods are accepted. ## Good to know - Minimum permit fee: $75 (for retaining walls and similar small jobs). - Re-inspection $40; inspection outside regular hours $65. - Starting work without a permit: $400. If a stop work order is issued, the penalty is double the permit fee, up to $1,500 for work under $1 million. - Damage deposit: $500, $250 or $1,000. Move or demolish: $625 under 200 sq ft, $1,250 over, with 75% refundable. - An 85% refund can be requested within one year if construction has not started. - The bylaw lists no separate application or plan-review fee. Offences under the bylaw can carry a fine of $500 to $10,000. - These amounts come from a bylaw copy consolidated in 2015. Confirm current fees with the District. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated, Appendices 1 and 2 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - [Appendix 1, Fees (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Appendix-1-Fees.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit.md) - [Chetwynd permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Chetwynd secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/building-permit-fees.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/building-permit-fees.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/building-permit-fees.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/building-permit-fees.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/building-permit-fees.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Appendix 1, Fees (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Appendix-1-Fees.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permit Guide, October 2024 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Building-Permit-Guide_Chetwynd_October-2024.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned in Chetwynd and what I can build on it?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned in Chetwynd and what I can build on it? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, your zone is shown on the zone maps (Schedules B, C and D) of Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023. The bylaw sets permitted uses, setbacks, height, parking and lot rules for each zone. Call the District to confirm your zone. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Not stated for looking up zoning. Rezoning is a separate Council process. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Engineering Department (zoning map accuracy), 250-401-4122 - Phone: Chief Administrative Officer (OCP and zoning amendments), 250-401-4104 - Email: District of Chetwynd, d-chet@gochetwynd.com - In person: Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).) ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** The zone maps are Schedules B, C and D of Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (Greater Chetwynd, Zoning, Town Centre). The District's OCP & Zoning page also offers map downloads and says to check their accuracy with the Engineering Department at 250-401-4122. (Sources differ: No interactive online zoning map was found. The OCP & Zoning page still labels its zoning map download as 'Zoning Bylaw No. 1035 - District_Wide_2019 - Schedule B', but Bylaw 1035 was repealed by Bylaw 1150 (s. 4 of the adopting bylaw). Use the maps in the Bylaw 1150 PDF. The Bylaw 1150 PDF text is the posted 'Consolidated Version'.) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, Bylaw s. 2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Schedule B (Greater Chetwynd Map)" … "Schedule C (Zoning Bylaw Map)" … "Schedule D (Town Centre Zoning Bylaw Map)" - Source: [OCP and Zoning, OCP & Zoning page](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/planning-and-development/ocp-zoning/) - Official wording: "Please verify the accuracy with the Engineering Department at: 250-401-4122." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, adopted April 17, 2023, as amended by Bylaw No. 1162, 2023 (May 23, 2023). It replaced Zoning Bylaw No. 1035, 2016. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, Adopting bylaw and list of amendments](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Adopted the" … "17 day of April, 2023." … "Bylaw No. 1035, 2016, cited as the “District of Chetwynd Zoning Bylaw No. 1035, 2016” and amendments" … "thereto as it applies to the District of Chetwynd is hereby repealed." … "Inclusion of maps as schedules and Dwelling definitions and Suites" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What the zone controls:** The Zoning Bylaw says what land uses are permitted, where buildings may be located, density, lot size, parking and building height. Each zone's table sets uses, density, parcel size and width, setbacks, building and accessory building height, floor area and parcel coverage. - Source: [OCP and Zoning, OCP & Zoning page](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/planning-and-development/ocp-zoning/) - Official wording: "It states what land uses are permitted in the community and provides information such as where buildings may be located, density requirements, and standards for lot size, parking requirements and building height." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 10.3 (R1 example)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Column I sets out the matter to be regulated and Column II sets out the regulations." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** For OCP or zoning amendments and applications: Steve McLain, Chief Administrative Officer, 250-401-4104. For zoning map accuracy: Engineering Department, 250-401-4122. General: 250-401-4100, d-chet@gochetwynd.com. - Source: [OCP and Zoning, OCP & Zoning page](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/planning-and-development/ocp-zoning/) - Official wording: "For more information, please contact Steve McLain, Chief Administrative Officer at 250-401-4104." … "Please verify the accuracy with the Engineering Department at: 250-401-4122." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, Title](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd's [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) (replacing Zoning Bylaw No. 1035) says what land uses are permitted, where buildings may be located, density, lot size, parking and building height. Each zone's table sets uses, density, parcel size and width, setbacks, building and accessory building height, floor area and parcel coverage. The zones are AG, RU1, RU2, R1, R2, RM1, RM2, MHP, C1, C2, C3, M1, M2, A1, P1, P2 and NC. ## Steps 1. Open the bylaw PDF and find your parcel on the maps (Schedules B, C and D: Greater Chetwynd, Zoning, Town Centre). 2. Read the table for your zone for permitted uses and limits. 3. Call the Engineering Department on 250-401-4122 to confirm the map is accurate for your lot. ## Good to know - The OCP and Zoning page still labels its zoning map download as Bylaw No. 1035, which was repealed by Bylaw 1150. Use the maps in the Bylaw 1150 PDF. - The posted bylaw includes only Amendment Bylaw No. 1162 (May 23, 2023). A 2024 amendment on small-scale multi-unit housing exists but is not in the posted copy, so confirm current rules with the District. - Rezoning is a separate Council process and cannot be approved contrary to the Official Community Plan. For OCP or zoning amendments and applications, phone 250-401-4104. - No interactive online zoning map was found. ## Zones 17 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (consolidated with Amendment Bylaw No. 1162, 2023)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning/index.json ## Official forms and pages - [OCP and Zoning, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/planning-and-development/ocp-zoning/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with maps (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit.md) - [Chetwynd fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fence-rules.md) - [Chetwynd secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/secondary-suite.md) - [Chetwynd home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/zoning-lookup.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/zoning-lookup.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/zoning-lookup.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/zoning-lookup.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/zoning-lookup.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [OCP and Zoning, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/planning-and-development/ocp-zoning/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/secondary-suite.json" --- # Chetwynd secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** Yes, in Chetwynd a secondary suite or detached suite is allowed as an accessory use in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones, but only with a single-detached dwelling, one suite per dwelling. A suite must be at least 40 m² and needs its own entrance, a building permit and an annual business licence. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Building permit fees follow Building Bylaw No. 973 (see building-permit-fees); the annual business licence fee is in the business-licence answer. **How long:** Not stated for suites. The District's guide says most building permit applications take about 5 to 10 business days. **Where:** - Phone: Building Inspection, 250-401-4100 (The Building Inspector is in the office on Tuesdays only.) - In person: Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).) ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones, and only in single-detached dwellings. One suite per principal dwelling. No suite where the house has a bed and breakfast, day care or home-based business. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 10.2 (R1)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "v. Detached suite vi. Hen keeping vii. Home occupation viii. Secondary suite" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 7.2 (AG)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "iv. Detached suite v. Hen keeping vi. Home industry vii. Home occupation viii. Secondary suite" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 8.2 (RU1) and 9.2 (RU2)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "iv. Detached suite v. Farm stand vi. Hen keeping vii. Home industry viii. Home occupation ix. Secondary suite" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.12(1)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Suites are only permitted in single-detached dwellings." … "No more than one (1) suite is permitted per principal dwelling." … "A suite shall not be permitted where one of more of the following uses exist within the principal" … "home-based business" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones (same single-detached-dwelling and one-suite limits). A detached suite must be at least 40 m², and its parcel coverage may not exceed 15% of the parcel area. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 10.2 (R1)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "v. Detached suite vi. Hen keeping vii. Home occupation viii. Secondary suite" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 7.2 (AG)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "iv. Detached suite v. Hen keeping vi. Home industry vii. Home occupation viii. Secondary suite" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 8.2 (RU1) and 9.2 (RU2)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "iv. Detached suite v. Farm stand vi. Hen keeping vii. Home industry viii. Home occupation ix. Secondary suite" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.12.2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "The floor area of a detached suite must be at least 40m²." … "The parcel coverage of the detached suite must not exceed 15% of the parcel area." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** One suite per principal dwelling; at least 40 m²; a secondary suite needs its own private entrance; rented only for periods of one month or more; residential use only; no subdividing or strata titling. A detached suite may cover at most 15% of the parcel. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.12(1) and 4.12.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "No more than one (1) suite is permitted per principal dwelling." … "Be a minimum of 40m² in size." … "Contain a separated private entrance from the primary entrance(s) of the principal dwelling." … "shall be rented for periods of not less than one" … "month." … "A suite shall not be subdivided or strata titled." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Parking:** Section 4.12 requires one additional hard-surfaced, dust-free parking space for each suite. The parking table (Table 4) instead says 1 space per bedroom in the suite, in addition to the main dwelling's spaces. These differ for suites with 2 or more bedrooms; confirm with the District. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.12(1)(g)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "One (1) additional parking space must be provided for each suite. Such parking space shall be hard" … "surfaced, dust free and in accordance with the Off-Street Parking Regulations in this Bylaw." … "One (1) additional parking space must be provided for each suite." … "Suites (Secondary or Detached) 1 per bedroom in the suite in addition to principal dwelling unit requirements" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, Table 4](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 per dwelling unit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permits:** An annual business licence from the District is required, and the suite must meet the BC Building Code and local bylaws for a secondary suite. A building permit is needed for construction or structural alteration under the Building Bylaw. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.12(1)(c) and (d)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "A suite must meet all of the BC Building Code requirements and local regulations and Bylaws for a" … "secondary suite." … "An annual business license issued by the District of Chetwynd is required." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028, s. 7.1(a)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) - Official wording: "constructing, or undertaking structural repair or alteration of a building or structure related to the inspections undertaken" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 4.12 (Suites), as amended by Bylaw No. 1162, 2023; Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, Title and amendment list](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023”." … "Inclusion of maps as schedules and Dwelling definitions and Suites" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Section 4.12 of the District of Chetwynd's [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) allows a secondary suite (a self-contained dwelling unit within a single-detached dwelling, or in an accessory building on the same parcel) as an accessory use in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones. Suites are not listed as uses in the R2, RM1, RM2, MHP or commercial zones. No suite is allowed where the house has a bed and breakfast, day care or home-based business. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone allows a suite (see zoning-lookup). 2. Apply for a building permit under the [Building Bylaw No. 973](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf); see building-permit. 3. Get an annual District business licence for the suite. 4. Make sure the suite meets the BC Building Code and local bylaws. ## Good to know - One suite per principal dwelling; at least 40 m²; its own private entrance; residential use only; no subdividing or strata titling. - A suite may be rented only for periods of one month or more. - A detached suite may cover at most 15% of the parcel. - Parking: section 4.12 requires one additional hard-surfaced, dust-free space per suite, but the parking table says one space per bedroom in the suite. These differ for suites with 2 or more bedrooms; confirm with the District. - No owner-occupancy requirement was found. - A 2024 zoning amendment on small-scale multi-unit housing exists but is not in the posted bylaw copy, so these rules may have changed. Confirm on 250-401-4100. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 4.12 Suites (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit.md) - [Chetwynd building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit-fees.md) - [Chetwynd business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licence.md) - [Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup.md) - [Chetwynd short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/secondary-suite.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/secondary-suite.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/secondary-suite.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/secondary-suite.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/secondary-suite.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 973, 2012, consolidated to Bylaw 1028 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Building-Bylaw-No.-973-2012-Consolidated-Version-for-website-Oct-6-2015.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: "Chetwynd garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in Chetwynd, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/garbage-collection.json" --- # Chetwynd garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in Chetwynd, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, garbage is collected each week, on Wednesday since January 7, 2026, and recycling every second week. Put your cart at the curb before 8 a.m. Collection is billed quarterly: $185.20 a year for a small cart, $198.60 for a medium and $212 for a large. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Per year: small cart $185.20, medium $198.60, large $212 ($46.30, $49.65, $53 a quarter). Minimum charge $88 a year ($22 a quarter). A second medium cart can be bought for $175. 5% off if paid within 15 days; 10% penalty on amounts outstanding at quarter end. **How long:** Garbage is collected each week; recycling every second week. **Where:** - Phone: Engineering and Public Works (cart requests), 250-401-4122 - In person: Chetwynd Recycling & Bottle Depot, 250-788-1111 ## Key facts - **How often:** Garbage is collected each week. Recycling is picked up every second week. No organics collection is described. - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated, s. 5.4.3](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - Official wording: "Waste will be collected each week on days and times designated by the" - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, FAQ](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/bylaw-enforcement/) - Official wording: "Recycling is picked up every second week" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Finding your day:** Wednesday, from January 7, 2026 (changed from Thursday). Recycling days did not change. (Sources differ: The Solid Waste Management page still says Thursdays (since January 2023); the December 2025 news item and a November 2026 news item (collection "this Wednesday, November 11, 2026") show Wednesday. No collection calendar or app was found. Garbage is collected by the contractor GFL.) - Source: [Garbage Pick-up Day Change, News, Dec. 8, 2025](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2025/garbage-pick-up-day-change/) - Official wording: "pick-up day will be changed to Wednesday" … "starting on January 7, 2026" - Source: [Solid Waste Management, Collection schedule](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/public-works/solid-waste-management/) - Official wording: "all Residential collection will by on Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Carts:** One cart (small, medium or large) is provided per curbside account and stays with the property. A second cart can be bought: medium $175. Damaged or lost carts must be reported to the Director or Bylaw Enforcement Officer; the District replaces damaged carts unless damaged by neglect or misuse. Request a cart at 250-401-4122. - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated, s. 5.2; Schedule A](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - Official wording: "shall be provided with One (1)" … "Collection Cart, of small, medium or large size" … "3.) Additional Collection Cart" … "$ 175.00" … "must be immediately reported to the Director or Bylaw Enforcement Officer" … "the District will replace the Collection Cart, except where the damage is" - Source: [Solid Waste Management, Collection](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/public-works/solid-waste-management/) - Official wording: "Requests for a residential cart should be directed to the municipal office at 250-401-4122. ## Regional District Landfill (Chetwynd)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Setting carts out:** Put the cart at the curb before 8 a.m. on collection day, unobstructed, and take it back onto your property by midnight the same day. Keep carts on the premises otherwise, closed and secure from animals. (Sources differ: The Solid Waste page and the December 2025 news item say 7:00 AM; the November 2026 news item says 8:00 a.m. The bylaw says 8:00 a.m. and wins.) - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated, s. 5.4.4, 5.4.6, 5.3.7](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - Official wording: "must be placed at the curb, or another location designated by the Director, before 8:00 a.m." … "by midnight of the collection day and stored on" … "All containers shall be kept securely covered at all times." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits and extra garbage:** Carts must not be filled beyond 5 cm (2 inches) from the top, and all waste must be inside the District-issued cart. No tires, grass clippings, leaves, prunings, scrap lumber, logs, metal, stone, brick, concrete, car batteries, oil or recyclable corrugated cardboard. - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated, s. 5.3.5, 5.3.6, 5.2.3](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - Official wording: "shall not be filled beyond a" … "point 5cm (2") from the top thereof" … "All waste collected under the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Service" … "No tires, grass clippings, leaves, tree prunings, scrap lumber, logs" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Billed quarterly and mailed to the property owner. Per year: small cart $185.20, medium $198.60, large $212 ($46.30, $49.65, $53 a quarter). Minimum charge $88 a year ($22 a quarter) applies whether or not the service is used. 5% off if paid within 15 days; 10% penalty on amounts outstanding at quarter end. - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated, Schedule A; s. 8.1, 5.1.7](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - Official wording: "Small Cart $ 46.30 $ 185.20" … "Medium Cart $ 49.65 $ 198.60" … "Large Cart $ 53.00 $ 212.00" … "Minimum Charge $ 22.00 $ 88.00" … "a 5% discount will be applied" … "A 10% penalty will be applied to any amounts outstanding at the end of a" … "Billed quarterly in accordance with Schedule" … "Billings will be mailed to the address of the property owner as identified on" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** District of Chetwynd Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022 (as amended by Bylaws 1163, 2023 and 1179, 2024) - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated, s. 1; cover](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw shall be cited as the" … "Includes Amendment Bylaw:" … "1179, 2024" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd provides weekly garbage collection through a contractor, GFL, under its [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154](). Recycling is picked up every second week. No organics collection is described. Each curbside account gets one cart (small, medium or large) that stays with the property. ## Steps 1. Put the cart at the curb before 8 a.m. on collection day, unobstructed. 2. Take it back onto your property by midnight the same day. 3. Keep the cart closed and secure from animals when it is not at the curb. ## Good to know - Collection day is Wednesday from January 7, 2026 (changed from Thursday). Recycling days did not change. The Solid Waste Management page still says Thursday, and the bylaw is the source for the 8 a.m. set-out time. The page and a December 2025 news item say 7:00 a.m. Confirm with Public Works. - Do not fill the cart beyond 5 cm (2 inches) from the top, and keep all waste inside the District-issued cart. No tires, grass clippings, leaves, prunings, scrap lumber, logs, metal, stone, brick, concrete, car batteries, oil or recyclable corrugated cardboard. - A second cart can be bought: medium $175. Request a cart at 250-401-4122. Report a damaged or lost cart to the Director or Bylaw Enforcement Officer. The District replaces damaged carts unless damaged by neglect or misuse. - Bills are mailed quarterly to the property owner. The minimum charge applies whether or not you use the service. Unpaid amounts on December 31 go onto the tax roll. - No weight limit, and no extra bags or tags with a cost, were found. ## Official forms and pages - [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - [Solid Waste Management page](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/public-works/solid-waste-management/) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/yard-waste.md) - [Chetwynd backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/garbage-collection.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/garbage-collection.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/garbage-collection.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/garbage-collection.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/garbage-collection.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Solid Waste Management, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/public-works/solid-waste-management/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Garbage Pick-up Day Change, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2025/garbage-pick-up-day-change/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/bylaw-enforcement/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: regional owner_body: Peace River Regional District sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/yard-waste.json" --- # Chetwynd yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** Chetwynd has no curbside yard waste collection. Grass clippings, leaves and tree prunings may not be set out with household garbage. Take them to the Peace River Regional District landfill in Chetwynd, which charges $55 a tonne for residents. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Peace River Regional District, https://www.prrd.bc.ca) **Cost:** Yard and garden waste at the Chetwynd landfill: $55 a tonne residential, $60 commercial, minimum fee $5. Residential properties get a free annual solid waste coupon worth $45 of waived fees. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Peace River Regional District Chetwynd landfill, 250-788-1066 (Hours are on the PRRD landfill directory) ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** No. Grass clippings, leaves and tree prunings may not be set out for collection with household garbage. - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated, s. 5.3.5](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - Official wording: "No tires, grass clippings, leaves, tree prunings, scrap lumber, logs" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to set it out:** Not confirmed. No bundle, bag or branch size rules were found because no curbside service is described. - **Drop-off:** Peace River Regional District landfill in Chetwynd, 250-788-1066; it accepts yard and garden waste for a fee. Hours are on the PRRD landfill directory (not shown in the fetched text). - Source: [Solid Waste Management, Regional District Landfill](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/public-works/solid-waste-management/) - Official wording: "Regional District Landfill (Chetwynd)" … "Contact Phone: 250-788-1066" - Source: [Landfills and Transfer Stations, Peace River Regional District, Directory](https://www.prrd.bc.ca/home-property/garbage-and-recycling/landfills-and-transfer-stations/) - Official wording: "There are landfills, waste transfer stations and 24/7 bin sites available for your use throughout the Peace River Regional District." - Source: [Tipping Fees and Coupons, Peace River Regional District, Controlled Waste Fees](https://www.prrd.bc.ca/home-property/garbage-and-recycling/tipping-fees-and-coupons/) - Official wording: "Applied at the following facilities: Bessborough, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, North Peace, Prespatou" … "Controlled waste needs special handling because of its potential to cause harm if not managed properly." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cost:** Yard and garden waste at the Chetwynd landfill (Peace River Regional District) is charged by weight: $55 a tonne residential, $60 commercial, minimum fee $5. Residential properties get a free annual solid waste coupon worth $45 of waived fees. No charge applies to curbside, as none is offered. - Source: [Tipping Fees and Coupons, Peace River Regional District, Controlled Waste Fees; Solid Waste Coupons](https://www.prrd.bc.ca/home-property/garbage-and-recycling/tipping-fees-and-coupons/) - Official wording: "Residential properties receive a free solid waste coupon annually to waive basic disposal/tipping fees at all PRRD landfills and transfer stations." … "Controlled waste needs special handling because of its potential to cause harm if not managed properly." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not accepted:** No list of materials refused as yard waste was found. The Chetwynd Recycling & Bottle Depot does not accept yard waste including compost, or food waste (2019 District notice). - Source: [Restricted and Prohibited Waste, 2019 notice](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2019/restricted-and-prohibited-waste/) - Official wording: "Yard waste including compost" … "Food waste including compost" - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated, s. 5.3.5](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - Official wording: "No tires, grass clippings, leaves, tree prunings, scrap lumber, logs" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** District of Chetwynd Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022 - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated, s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw shall be cited as the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd's [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154]() does not allow grass clippings, leaves or tree prunings to be set out with household garbage, and no curbside yard waste service is described. The landfill is run by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD), not the District. ## Steps 1. Take yard and garden waste to the PRRD landfill in Chetwynd. Call 250-788-1066, or check the PRRD landfill directory, for hours. 2. Pay by weight: $55 a tonne for residents. 3. Use your free annual solid waste coupon if you still have it. ## Good to know - Yard and garden waste is charged by weight: $55 a tonne residential, $60 commercial, with a minimum fee of $5. The free annual coupon waives $45 of fees. - The PRRD pages we read do not list a separate yard waste fee or hours, so confirm with the landfill. - No list of materials refused as yard waste was found, and no bundle, bag or branch size rules, since no curbside service is described. - A 2019 District notice says the Chetwynd Recycling & Bottle Depot does not accept yard waste, including compost, or food waste. It may be out of date. ## Official forms and pages - [Landfills and Transfer Stations, Peace River Regional District](https://www.prrd.bc.ca/home-property/garbage-and-recycling/landfills-and-transfer-stations/) - [Tipping Fees and Coupons, Peace River Regional District](https://www.prrd.bc.ca/home-property/garbage-and-recycling/tipping-fees-and-coupons/) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/garbage-collection.md) - [Chetwynd backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/yard-waste.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/yard-waste.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/yard-waste.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/yard-waste.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/yard-waste.md) - [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bylaw No. 1154, 2022, consolidated (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Solid Waste Management, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/public-works/solid-waste-management/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Landfills and Transfer Stations, Peace River Regional District](https://www.prrd.bc.ca/home-property/garbage-and-recycling/landfills-and-transfer-stations/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Tipping Fees and Coupons, Peace River Regional District](https://www.prrd.bc.ca/home-property/garbage-and-recycling/tipping-fees-and-coupons/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Restricted and Prohibited Waste, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2019/restricted-and-prohibited-waste/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Peace River Regional District. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: "Chetwynd dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-licence.json" --- # Chetwynd dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, every dog older than 12 weeks needs a licence for the current calendar year from the District of Chetwynd. It costs $18 a year for a sterilized dog and $42 for one that is not. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** $18 a year for a sterilized dog (also $18 for a dog under sterilization age); $42 for an intact dog. Advance purchase: $16.50 and $37.50. Persons over 55 get 10% off. Lost or stolen tag replacement $6. Kennel licence $125. Fees are waived for registered assistance animals. **How long:** A licence is for the calendar year and expires December 31. Advance licences for the next year can be bought from November 15 to December 31. **Where:** - In person: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control, 250-401-4119 ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. No one may keep, harbour or own a dog older than 12 weeks without a licence for the current calendar year. Guide dogs and approved assistance animals are exempt from the fee. (Sources differ: The District web page says 8 weeks in one answer and 12 weeks in another; the bylaw says older than 12 weeks and wins. Schedule A sets a rate for puppies from 8 weeks to 6 months on the web page, but the bylaw schedule only says "Dog under sterilization age".) - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 4.1, 4.5](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall keep, harbour, or own a dog older than the age of 12 weeks unless a" … "license for the current calendar year has been obtained" … "is exempt from the annual" - Source: [Animal Control, FAQ](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) - Official wording: "All dogs are required to be licensed from the age of 8 weeks old" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Issued by:** The District of Chetwynd. Apply at the District office, 5400 Hospital Road. Replacement of a lost or stolen tag is applied for through the Bylaw Enforcement Officer. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 3.2, 4.4, 4.8](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "A Bylaw Enforcement Officer is designated as an animal control officer" … "applying to the District for a license" … "the District will issue a license tag" … "applying to the District for a license in the manner specified in Schedule" … "Along with every license issued under this bylaw, the District will issue a license tag." … "applying for a replacement license to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer" - Source: [Animal Control, FAQ](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) - Official wording: "The District of Chetwynd office is located at 5400 Hospital Road" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $18 a year for a sterilized dog (also $18 for a dog under sterilization age). $16.50 if bought in advance. Persons over 55 get 10% off. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule A, ss. 1c, 2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Persons over the age of 55 will receive 10% off the license fee." … "Sterilized dog $18.00" … "Sterilized dog $16.50" - Source: [Animal Control, Schedules](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) - Official wording: "Neutered male or Spayed female dog | $ 18.00 | $ 16.20" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $42 a year for an intact dog. $37.50 if bought in advance. Persons over 55 get 10% off. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule A, ss. 1c, 2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "2. Licensing Fees a. Sterilized dog $18.00 b. Intact dog $42.00 c. Dog under sterilization age $18.00 d. Advance purchase" … "d. Advance purchase i. Sterilized dog $16.50 ii. Intact dog $37.50 iii. Dog under sterilization age $16.50 e. Replacement tags" - Source: [Animal Control, Schedules](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) - Official wording: "Intact Dog | $ 42.00 | $ 37.80" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees and discounts:** Persons over 55: 10% off. Advance purchase (Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 for the next year): $16.50 sterilized, $37.50 intact. Lost or stolen tag replacement: $6 (proof of original purchase needed). Substitute tag for another local government's tag: the $6 replacement fee. Kennel licence: $125. Fees prorated for new residents. Fee waived for registered assistance animals. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule A; s. 4.11](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Persons over the age of 55 will receive 10% off the license fee." … "Lost or stolen tag* $6.00" … "Kennel License $125.00" … "must substitute that license tag by purchasing a license tag from the District for the fee of a" … "will be prorated for the remainder of the current year" - Source: [Animal Control, Schedules](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) - Official wording: "LICENSE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE, BETWEEN NOVEMBER 15 AND DECEMBER 31 FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** A licence is for the calendar year and expires December 31. Advance licences for the next year can be bought from November 15 to December 31. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 4.2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "shall expire on December 31 of that year" - Source: [Animal Control, Schedules](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) - Official wording: "LICENSE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE, BETWEEN NOVEMBER 15 AND DECEMBER 31 FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to get one:** Apply to the District of Chetwynd and pay the fee. The District office is at 5400 Hospital Road. A dog licence application form is on the Animal Control page. - Source: [Animal Control, FAQ; Dog Licensing Application](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) - Official wording: "The District of Chetwynd office is located at 5400 Hospital Road" … "DOG-TAG-FORM-2026" - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 4.4](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "applying to the District for a license in the manner specified in Schedule" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Municipal ticket under Animal Responsibility Bylaw Schedule B: $75 for a 1st offence, $150 for a 2nd, and $75 more for each further offence within 12 months by the same owner. (Sources differ: Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, Appendix 3, still lists "Harbouring Unlicensed Dog" at $50 (increasing by $50 for each offence) but under the repealed Dog Control Bylaw No. 908, 2009, which the Animal Responsibility Bylaw repealed (s. 16.1). Animal Responsibility Bylaw s. 14.1 allows up to $1,000 on a ticket.) - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule B, s. 1; s. 14.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "1st offence $75.00" … "$150.00" … "3rd and subsequent offences will be subject to increases in the amount of $75.00 for each offence." … "All penalties will be calculated on offences of the same owner during the previous twelve (12)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd issues dog licences under its [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158](). No one may keep, harbour or own a dog older than 12 weeks without a licence for the current calendar year. Guide dogs and approved assistance animals are exempt from the fee. ## Steps 1. Get the dog licence application form from the Animal Control page, or ask at the District office. 2. Apply to the District and pay the fee at the Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road. 3. To replace a lost or stolen tag, apply through the Bylaw Enforcement Officer and show proof of the original purchase. ## Good to know - Fees are prorated for the rest of the year for new residents and recently obtained dogs. - A licence expires December 31. You can buy next year's licence from November 15 to December 31 at the lower advance price. - The bylaw states no late fee. - An unlicensed dog can bring a municipal ticket: $75 for a first offence, $150 for a second, and $75 more for each further offence within 12 months. The older Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw still lists $50 under a repealed dog bylaw, so confirm the amount with the District. - The page and the bylaw differ on the age (8 or 12 weeks); the bylaw says older than 12 weeks. - The District's pages state no online or mail option for buying a licence. Ask the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-401-4119. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control page (dog licence application form)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Chetwynd](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/how-many-pets.md) - [Chetwynd rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Chetwynd bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/dog-licence.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/dog-licence.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/dog-licence.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/dog-licence.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/dog-licence.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # Chetwynd dog leash rules and off-leash areas **Question:** Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, a dog must be on a leash of no more than 2 metres (6.5 feet) and under the control of a competent person in any public place, except a designated off-leash area. The District does not publish a list of off-leash areas that we could find. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Ticket for a dog at large: $75 first offence, $150 second, $75 more for each further offence within 12 months. Impound fee $30 a day, $15 for part of a day under 6 hours. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control, 250-401-4119 - In person: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** A dog must be on a leash and under the immediate control of a competent person in a public place (other than a designated off-leash area), and on private property unless the owner or occupier has given permission for it to be off leash. A dog must not be at large. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 5.1, 5.2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "An Owner of a dog must not permit, allow, or suffer the dog to be At Large." … "shall keep the dog on a Leash and under immediate control of a" … "competent person while the dog is in a public place (other than a designated off leash" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Maximum leash length:** 2 metres (6.5 feet) at most. A dangerous dog must be on a leash of 1 metre at most when off its owner's property. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 2 "Leash"; s. 6.4(a)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "no longer than 2 meters (6.5 feet) in length" … "a maximum length of one (1) meter" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Off-leash areas:** Not confirmed. The District's site does not list any off-leash areas. - **Places dogs are not allowed:** Parks and Public Places Bylaw: no person may permit a dog or other animal to be in a park or public place unless otherwise posted or with prior written approval for a special event. (Sources differ: This appears to conflict with Animal Responsibility Bylaw s. 5.2, which lets a leashed dog be in a public place. No list of posted parks was found. Check with the District before taking a dog into a park.) - Source: [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010, s. 4.3.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "shall permit any dog or other" … "animal to be in a park or public place unless otherwise posted or with prior" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cleaning up:** Remove the dog's excrement immediately and put it in a suitable refuse container. Parks bylaw: the person in custody of the dog must remove and dispose of the feces in a sanitary manner. Exempt only an assistance-animal owner who is blind or physically unable. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 5.6, 5.7](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "must immediately remove excrement deposited by the dog and" … "deposit it in a suitable refuse container" … "is exempt from section 5.6 if the Owner" - Source: [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010, s. 4.3.2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "remove from a permitted area or public place and dispose of in a sanitary manner" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Municipal ticket under Animal Responsibility Bylaw Schedule B: $75 for a 1st offence, $150 for a 2nd, and $75 more for each further offence within 12 months by the same owner. Impound fees: $30 a day, $15 for part of a day under 6 hours. (Sources differ: Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, Appendix 3 lists "Dog at Large" at $50 (increasing by $50) under the repealed Dog Control Bylaw No. 908, 2009.) - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule B, ss. 1, 4](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "1st offence $75.00" … "$150.00" … "Per day (6 hours or more) $30.00" … "Per part day (less than 6 hours) $15.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (leash rules); Parks & Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010 (parks) - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as" - Source: [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010, title](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158](), a dog in Chetwynd must be on a leash and under the immediate control of a competent person in a public place, other than a designated off-leash area. On private property it must be leashed unless the owner or occupier has given permission for it to be off leash. A dog must not be at large. A dangerous dog must be on a leash of 1 metre at most when off its owner's property. ## Good to know - The bylaw defines an off-leash area as one the District designates, but the District's site does not list any. Ask Bylaw Enforcement at 250-401-4119. - The [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw]() says no person may permit a dog or other animal to be in a park or public place unless otherwise posted or with prior written approval for a special event. This appears to conflict with the leash rule, so check with the District before taking a dog into a park. - Pick up after your dog: remove its excrement immediately and put it in a suitable refuse container. The only exemption is for an assistance-animal owner who is blind or physically unable. - A dog at large can bring a municipal ticket: $75 for a first offence, $150 for a second, and $75 more for each further offence within 12 months. The older Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw still lists $50 under a repealed dog bylaw, so confirm the amount with the District. - Impound fees are $30 a day, or $15 for part of a day under 6 hours. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-licence.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Chetwynd](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/how-many-pets.md) - [Chetwynd rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dangerous-dogs.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/bylaw-enforcement/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Chetwynd rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer can designate a dog dangerous and must give the owner a written notice. A dangerous dog must be muzzled and on a leash of 1 metre or less off its owner's property. Report a dangerous dog in writing to the animal control officer. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** No separate dangerous-dog licence fee is listed in the bylaw's licensing fees. **How long:** After 1 year with no further complaints and a force-free training course, an owner may apply for relief. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control, 250-401-4119 (Call for pick-up of a written report) - In person: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** A Bylaw Enforcement Officer who has reason to believe a dog is dangerous may designate it a dangerous dog, and must give the owner a written notice with the date, place and circumstances and a copy of the bylaw. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 6.1, 6.2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "has reason to believe that a dog is a dangerous dog, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer may designate the dog as a dangerous dog" … "that the dog has been designated as a dangerous dog" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Rules for owners:** Take effective measures so the dog does not bite or attack or damage property. Collar and leash of 1 metre at most off the owner's property. Never at large or in an off-leash area. Muzzled and leashed unless indoors or in a secure, suitably sized enclosure. Permanent identification (tattoo or microchip) within 14 days of the notice. Notify the District promptly if the owner, address or dog's situation changes. After 1 year with no further complaints and a force-free training course, the owner may apply for relief. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 6.3 to 6.7](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "does not bite or attack a person or animal" … "a maximum length of one (1) meter" … "keep the dog Muzzled and on a Leash when not effectively confined indoors or" … "within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving notice that their dog is a" … "may apply to the District for relief from the" … "must notify the District promptly if" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Licence fee:** None set. Chetwynd's fee schedule has no dangerous-dog fee. - **How to report:** Report in writing to the animal control officer, with a full description of the dog and where it lives, plus your name, address, phone number and birthdate. Bring it to the District Office or call 250-401-4119 for pick-up. - Source: [Animal Control, FAQ](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) - Official wording: "Aggressive or dangerous dogs must be reported to the animal control officer." … "You are required to provide your name, address, phone number, and birthdate in the statement." … "Call the animal control officer at (250)401-4119" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Same Schedule B ticket as other offences ($75 first, $150 second, $75 more each further offence within 12 months), plus an extra $150 added for each subsequent dangerous-dog offence, with no time limit on the accumulation. (Sources differ: Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, Appendix 3 lists "Keeping of Dangerous Dog" at $50 under the repealed Dog Control Bylaw No. 908, 2009.) - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule B, ss. 1, 2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "1st offence $75.00" … "An extra penalty of $150.00 will be added to the offence amounts in paragraph 1 for each" … "Penalty charges will continue to accumulate amounts regardless of the amount of time" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 6](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "4. LICENSING .......................................................................................................................................................4 5. CONTROL OF ANIMALS ...................................................................................................................................5 6. DANGEROUS DOGS .........................................................................................................................................6 7. STANDARDS OF CARE .....................................................................................................................................7 8. ANIMAL LIMITS ...............................................................................................................................................9" … "DISTRICT OF CHETWYND ANIMAL RESPONSIBILITY BYLAW NO. 1158, 2023 A bylaw to provide for the licensing and regulation of animals within the District of Chetwynd" - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158](), a Bylaw Enforcement Officer who has reason to believe a dog is dangerous may designate it a dangerous dog. The officer must give the owner a written notice with the date, place and circumstances and a copy of the bylaw. The bylaw does not define "dangerous dog". ## Steps To report a dog: 1. Write down a full description of the dog and where it lives, plus your name, address, phone number and birthdate. 2. Give the written report to the animal control officer. Bring it to the District Office or call 250-401-4119 for pick-up. ## Good to know - Owner duties: take effective measures so the dog does not bite, attack or damage property; keep it on a collar and a leash of 1 metre at most off your property; never let it be at large or in an off-leash area; keep it muzzled and leashed unless it is indoors or in a secure, suitably sized enclosure. - Within 14 days of the notice the dog needs permanent identification (tattoo or microchip). Tell the District promptly if the owner, address or the dog's situation changes. - After 1 year with no further complaints and a force-free training course, the owner may apply for relief. - The ticket is the same as for other offences ($75 first, $150 second, $75 more for each further offence within 12 months), plus an extra $150 for each subsequent dangerous-dog offence, with no time limit. The older Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw lists $50 under a repealed dog bylaw, so confirm the amount with the District. - The Animal Control page also describes how the dog must be housed and walked, and an application for release if the dog is impounded. Ask Bylaw Enforcement for the details. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - [Animal Control page](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-licence.md) - [Chetwynd dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Chetwynd](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/how-many-pets.md) - [Chetwynd bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Chetwynd question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in Chetwynd **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, you may keep no more than 3 dogs over 12 weeks old on a property. Cats and dogs together may not exceed 6 animals over 12 weeks old, and no more than 3 of them may be dogs. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Kennel licence $125. No fee is stated for keeping pets within the limits. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control, 250-401-4119 - In person: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** No more than 3 dogs over 12 weeks old on any real property, including a premises with a suite, boarder or tenant. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 8.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "not more than three" … "(3) dogs over the age of twelve (12) weeks" - Source: [Animal Control, FAQ](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) - Official wording: "A maximum of 3 dogs per household is in place" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cats allowed:** No separate cat limit is stated. Cats and dogs together may not exceed 6 over 12 weeks old (of which no more than 3 may be dogs). - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 8.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "more than a combined total of six (6) cats and dogs together over the age of twelve (12) weeks" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other animal limits:** Hens: up to 5 per property. Beehives: 2 on a parcel under 929 m², 4 on a parcel over 929 m² and under 1,394 m², 6 on a parcel over 1,394 m². - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 9.2(b), 10.2(a)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "keep no more than five (5) Hens on any parcel of land despite the number of" … "two (2) beehives on any parcel of land under 929 square meters" … "four (4) beehives on any parcel of land over 929 square meters" … "six (6) beehives on any parcel of land over 1,394 square meters" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exceptions:** The 6-animal and 3-dog limits do not apply to a licensed kennel, veterinarian or animal shelter. A kennel needs a kennel permit and a $125 kennel licence. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 8.2, 12.1; Schedule A](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Section 8.1 does not apply to a licensed kennel, veterinarian, or animal shelter." … "obtain a kennel permit" … "Kennel License $125.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Municipal ticket under Animal Responsibility Bylaw Schedule B: $75 for a 1st offence, $150 for a 2nd, and $75 more for each further offence within 12 months by the same owner. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule B, s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "1st offence $75.00" … "$150.00" … "3rd and subsequent offences will be subject to increases in the amount of $75.00 for each offence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158]() allows no more than 3 dogs over 12 weeks old on any real property, including a premises with a suite, boarder or tenant. No separate cat limit is stated. Cats and dogs together may not exceed 6 animals over 12 weeks old, of which no more than 3 may be dogs. Animals under 12 weeks are not counted. ## Good to know - The limits do not apply to a licensed kennel, veterinarian or animal shelter. A kennel needs a kennel permit and a $125 kennel licence. - Hens and bees have their own limits: up to 5 hens per property, and 2, 4 or 6 beehives depending on parcel size. See the backyard chickens answer. - Going over the limit can bring a municipal ticket: $75 for a first offence, $150 for a second, and $75 more for each further offence within 12 months. - The District's Animal Control page says it does not handle cat issues, but the bylaw counts cats in the combined limit. Confirm with Bylaw Enforcement at 250-401-4119. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-licence.md) - [Chetwynd dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Chetwynd backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/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) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/how-many-pets.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/how-many-pets.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/how-many-pets.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/how-many-pets.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/how-many-pets.md) - [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/animal-control/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Chetwynd backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, you can keep up to 5 hens, but no roosters, and the hens must be registered with the District. The zoning bylaw lists hens only in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones, so check your parcel's zone first. Backyard bees are allowed in the same zones. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** No hen registration fee is stated in the bylaw. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control, 250-401-4119 - In person: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** Yes, in some zones. Up to 5 hens if no neighbourhood health, environmental or nuisance problems result, and the keeper lives on the property. The Zoning Bylaw lists hen keeping only in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones, not in R2, RM1, RM2 or MHP. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 9.1, 9.2(a)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "A person may keep up to five (5) Hens on a property provided that no neighbourhood" … "be a resident of the property where the Hens are kept" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, zones AG, RU1, RU2, R1 (accessory uses)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "v. Hen keeping" … "The following uses and no others are permitted in the R1 Zone:" … "a resident may keep up to five (5) hens is permitted according to" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Most hens:** 5 hens on any parcel, regardless of the number of dwelling units. A hen means a female chicken at least 4 months old. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 9.2(b); s. 2 "Hen"](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "keep no more than five (5) Hens on any parcel of land despite the number of" … "a domesticated female chicken that is at least four (4) months old" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Roosters:** No. Roosters are not allowed. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 9.2(c)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "not keep a rooster" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coop rules:** Secure coop or pen from sunset to 7 a.m.; coop and pen each 0.37 m² and 0.92 m high per hen, in a fenced backyard; nesting box and 15 cm perch per hen; manure max 0.085 m³, enclosed. Coop follows the zone's accessory building setbacks; in RU2, poultry buildings must be 25 m from parcel lines and 10 m from dwellings. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 9.2(d) to (p)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "ensure that all Hens are kept within a secure coop or pen from sunset until 7:00" … "a minimum of 0.37 square meters in floor area" … "and 0.92 meters in height per Hen" … "at least fifteen (15) centimeters long" … "situated entirely in a backyard which has a" … "accessory building setbacks" … "no more than 0.085 cubic meters (3 cubic" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 4.16](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Ensure that the coop is situated in accordance with the accessory building setbacks" … "bearing animals for domestic purposes must be set back at least 25.0 m (82 ft) from any parcel line and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit or registration:** Yes. Hens must be registered with the District. No fee is stated. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 9.2(v)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "register the Hens with the District" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bees:** Yes, for personal use only, in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones (the only zones listing beekeeping). Owner must live there. Hives: 2 on a parcel under 929 m², 4 up to 1,394 m², 6 above. Backyard with continuous 1.8 m fence, entrances facing away from neighbours, warning sign, Animal Health Act registration. - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 10.1, 10.2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "A person may keep beehives provided that no neighbourhood health, environmental or" … "two (2) beehives on any parcel of land under 929 square meters" … "continuous fence that is 1.8 meters in height" … "entrances to the beehives are facing away from the closest" … "post clear, visible signage on the parcel of land warning that bees are present" … "meet the registration requirements of the Animal Health Act" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 3 "Bee Keeping"; 10.2 (R1)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "BEE KEEPING means the keeping of bees in accordance with the District of Chetwynd Animal Responsibility Bylaw." … "The following uses and no others are permitted in the R1 Zone:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other livestock:** Not named in the Animal Responsibility Bylaw. The Zoning Bylaw permits agricultural use (rearing livestock) only in the AG, RU1 (no feed lots), RU2 and M2 zones; the R1, R2, RM1, RM2 and MHP zones do not list it. In RU2, buildings for horses, sheep or poultry must be 25 m from parcel lines and 10 m from dwellings. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 9.4(2) (RU2 zone)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "All buildings and structures used for kennels, the keeping of bees, horses, pigeons, poultry, sheep, or fur" … "bearing animals for domestic purposes must be set back at least 25.0 m (82 ft) from any parcel line and" … "AGRICULTURAL USE means growing, rearing, producing, or harvesting agricultural crops and livestock and includes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023; Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 9](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "7. STANDARDS OF CARE .....................................................................................................................................7 8. ANIMAL LIMITS ...............................................................................................................................................9 9. HEN KEEPING ..................................................................................................................................................9 10. BEE KEEPING ................................................................................................................................................ 10 11. IMPOUND AND RELEASE ............................................................................................................................. 11" … "DISTRICT OF CHETWYND ANIMAL RESPONSIBILITY BYLAW NO. 1158, 2023 A bylaw to provide for the licensing and regulation of animals within the District of Chetwynd" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 4.16](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "f. Ensure that the entrances to the beehives are facing away from the closest neighbouring parcel. 4.16 Hen Keeping 1. In addition to all relevant District bylaws, a resident may keep up to five (5) hens is permitted according to" … "NOW THEREFORE Council of the District of Chetwynd, in open meeting, hereby enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023". 2. The following schedules attached hereto are hereby made part of this Bylaw and adopted as the zoning" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158]() allows up to 5 hens on a parcel in Chetwynd, whatever the number of dwelling units, if no neighbourhood health, environmental or nuisance problems result and the keeper lives on the property. A hen is a female chicken at least 4 months old. Roosters are not allowed. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150]() lists hen keeping only in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones, not in R2, RM1, RM2 or MHP. ## Steps 1. Ask the District which zone your parcel is in. 2. Register your hens with the District. No fee is stated. 3. Build the coop to the rules below. ## Good to know - Coop: secure the hens in a coop or pen from sunset to 7 a.m. The coop and the pen each need 0.37 m² and 0.92 m of height per hen, in a fenced backyard, with a nesting box and a 15 cm perch per hen. Manure is limited to 0.085 m³ and must be enclosed. - The coop follows the zone's accessory building setbacks. In RU2, buildings for poultry must be 25 m from parcel lines and 10 m from dwellings. - Bees are allowed for personal use only, in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones, and the owner must live there. Hives: 2 on a parcel under 929 m², 4 up to 1,394 m², and 6 above that. Needs a continuous 1.8 m fence, entrances facing away from neighbours, a warning sign and Animal Health Act registration. - Other livestock: the Animal Responsibility Bylaw does not name them. The Zoning Bylaw allows rearing livestock only in the AG, RU1 (no feed lots), RU2 and M2 zones. In RU2, buildings for horses, sheep or poultry must be 25 m from parcel lines and 10 m from dwellings. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) ## Related questions - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Chetwynd](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/how-many-pets.md) - [Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup.md) - [Chetwynd noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/noise-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/backyard-chickens.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/backyard-chickens.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/backyard-chickens.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/backyard-chickens.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/backyard-chickens.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Chetwynd RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, no vehicle, trailer or boat may be parked at one spot on a street for more than 24 continuous hours, and trailers and boats must stay attached to the towing vehicle on a residential street. Storing one on your own lot depends on the zone, and the rules conflict, so ask the District. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Parking over 24 hours on a street: $50 ($25 if paid within 14 days). Oversize vehicle in the C1 zone without a permit: $150 ($125 within 14 days). Zoning breaches on a lot: fine up to $10,000. **How long:** No vehicle, trailer or boat may stay in one spot on a street for more than 24 continuous hours. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-401-4119 - In person: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 ## Key facts - **On the street:** No vehicle, trailer or boat may be parked at one location on a highway for more than 24 continuous hours. Trailers and boats must stay attached to the towing vehicle on a residential highway. Commercial vehicles may not be parked on a highway in a residential area. A vehicle or trailer over 7 m long may not park on a highway in the C1 Commercial Zone without a permit. - Source: [Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909, 2009, s. 5.9, 5.11.1, 5.7](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL909-Streets-and-Traffic-Regulations-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall leave or park any motor vehicle, trailer or boat at any one location on" … "any highway within the municipality for any continuous period exceeding 24 hours." … "Trailers or boats must at all times be attached to the vehicle that is towing the trailer or" … "No person shall at any time park or store a Commercial vehicle on a highway in" … "of more than 7 metres on a highway in the C1 Commercial Zone" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **On your property:** In R and RU zones, boats and trailers may not be stored in the open except one boat and one trailer or RV, each up to 12.5 m long and 2 m from the curb. But s. 5.4(2) bars RVs not fully enclosed in R and RM zones. The rules conflict; ask the District. (Sources differ: Zoning s. 5.4(2) says that in the R and RM zones no parcel may be used for keeping recreational vehicles that are not completely enclosed in a building or structure, which seems to contradict the one-RV allowance in s. 5.2. Ask the District which applies.) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 5.2(1), 5.1(8)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "boat, trailer or" … "any other similar vehicle, craft, or equipment will be parked or stored in the open in any R or RU zones" … "One boat or vessel not exceeding 12.5 m (41 ft) in length." … "One trailer or recreational vehicle not exceeding 12.5 m (41 ft) in length." … "must be setback a minimum of 2 m from the inside" … "In the R and RM zones (see Table 6), no parcel may be used for the keeping of farm equipment or" … "recreational vehicles that are not completely enclosed in a building or structure." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Living in an RV:** Not on a lot: storing an RV on a parcel to use it as a habitable dwelling unit is prohibited. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 5.4(1)(d)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "The storage of any recreational vehicle on a parcel for the purpose of using it as a habitable dwelling" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Parking on a highway over 24 hours: voluntary settlement $25 within 14 days, $50 after, $90 after a summons; the ticket schedule shows $50 ($25 within 14 days), so they agree. Oversize vehicle in C1 without permit: $150 ($125 within 14 days). Zoning breaches (on a lot): fine up to $10,000. - Source: [Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909, 2009, Schedule B, C](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL909-Streets-and-Traffic-Regulations-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "5.9, and 5.10.2 $90.00" … "5.1.10, 5.1.12," - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, Appendix 8](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) - Official wording: "Park on Highway in Excess of 24 Hours" … "Park Oversize Vehicle in C-1 Zone" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 2.5(3)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "A person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is liable to a fine of not more than $10,000.00." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909, 2009; Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 - Source: [Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909, 2009, title](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL909-Streets-and-Traffic-Regulations-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "STREET AND TRAFFIC REGULATION" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 5.2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Parking and Storage in Residential Zones" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909]() says no vehicle, trailer or boat may be parked at one location on a Chetwynd street for more than 24 continuous hours. Trailers and boats must stay attached to the towing vehicle on a residential street. Commercial vehicles may not be parked on a street in a residential area. A vehicle or trailer over 7 m long may not park on a street in the C1 Commercial Zone without a permit. ## Good to know - On your own lot, the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150]() says that in R and RU zones boats and trailers may not be stored in the open, except one boat and one trailer or RV, each up to 12.5 m long and 2 m from the curb. - Section 5.4(2) says no parcel in the R and RM zones may be used for keeping RVs that are not completely enclosed in a building. The two rules conflict, so ask the District which applies to your lot. - Storing an RV on a parcel to use it as a dwelling is prohibited. - No rule was found on sleeping in an RV on a street. - Parking over 24 hours: the Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw sets voluntary settlements of $25 within 14 days, $50 after, and $90 after a summons. The ticket schedule shows $50 ($25 within 14 days), so they agree. - Oversize vehicle in C1 without a permit: $150 ($125 within 14 days). Zoning breaches on a lot carry a fine up to $10,000. ## Official forms and pages - [Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909, 2009 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL909-Streets-and-Traffic-Regulations-Bylaw.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup.md) - [Chetwynd bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/bylaw-fines.md) - [Chetwynd unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/unsightly-property.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909, 2009 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL909-Streets-and-Traffic-Regulations-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Chetwynd noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/noise-rules.json" --- # Chetwynd noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, noise that disturbs the neighbourhood is not allowed between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., and construction noise is not allowed before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. The Noise Control Bylaw sets no decibel limits. A general noise ticket is $100. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Ticket: $100 for a general noise offence under the Noise Control Bylaw. The Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw lists $100 for most s. 4 offences (plus $100 for each repeat), $200 for a quiet-zone offence and $200 for construction between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-401-4119 - Email: District of Chetwynd, d-chet@gochetwynd.com ## Key facts - **General rule:** No one may make or allow noise that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. At any hour, an owner or occupier may not allow noise from the property for longer than 10 minutes that is liable to disturb others. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 874, 2008, s. 4(a), 4(b)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Noise-Control-Bylaw-No.-874-2008.pdf) - Official wording: "which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m." … "for longer than 10 minutes in duration" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Quiet hours:** 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. for disturbing noise and for amplified music or speech audible outside the property. Animal noises audible outside the premises are objectionable from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 874, 2008, s. 4(a), 4(g)(i), 4(g)(iii)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Noise-Control-Bylaw-No.-874-2008.pdf) - Official wording: "between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m." … "Any amplified music or speech which is audible between the hours of" … "audible between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. outside the premises" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Construction hours:** Construction noise is not allowed before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on any day (no separate Saturday, Sunday or holiday rule). In areas zoned for industrial uses the limit is 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Director of Engineering and Public Works may permit work outside those hours in unusual circumstances. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 874, 2008, s. 6(a), 4(g)(iv), 7(b)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Noise-Control-Bylaw-No.-874-2008.pdf) - Official wording: "on any day before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m., construct, erect, reconstruct, alter, repair, or" … "between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. in an area zoned to permit" … "may permit" … "construction between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other limits:** No decibel limits. Amplified music or speech projected into a highway or public place is banned at all hours. Noise audible in a school, place of worship or court in session, or near a hospital or care facility, is banned in public places. A commercial vehicle may not idle in a residential area for more than 20 consecutive minutes every 8 hours. Exemptions include emergency vehicles, snow removal, public works, alarms and Council-authorized special events. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 874, 2008, s. 4(e) to (g), 5(a), 7(a)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Noise-Control-Bylaw-No.-874-2008.pdf) - Official wording: "Any amplified music or speech that is projected into any highway or" … "idle in a residential area for more than twenty (20) consecutive minutes every eight (8) hours" … "Snow removal or highway cleaning operations" … "Special events as authorized by Council" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the District Office, 250-401-4119 (also d-chet@gochetwynd.com). Complaints must identify the caller; anonymous complaints are not accepted. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Reporting a concern](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/bylaw-enforcement/) - Official wording: "Call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the District Office 250-401-4119" … "You must identify yourself when making the complaint; we will not accept anonymous complaints." - 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:** Noise Control Bylaw Schedule A: $100 for a general noise offence (s. 4) and $100 for construction hours (s. 6). The Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw lists $100 for most s. 4 offences (+$100 for each repeat), $200 for a quiet-zone offence and $200 for construction between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. (+$100 for each repeat). (Sources differ: The two bylaws give different amounts for construction noise ($100 in the Noise Control Bylaw, $200 in the Ticket Information Bylaw). The Ticket Information Bylaw is the one that designates the ticket form; it was adopted in 2011, after the 2008 noise bylaw.) - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 874, 2008, Schedule A](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Noise-Control-Bylaw-No.-874-2008.pdf) - Official wording: "Against general regulations 4 $100.00" … "Construction Hours 6 $100.00" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, Appendix 4](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) - Official wording: "Create or permit noise disturbance within the hours" … "Cause or permit construction noise between the" … "* increase by $100.00 for each offence" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** District of Chetwynd Noise Control Bylaw No. 874, 2008 - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 874, 2008, s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Noise-Control-Bylaw-No.-874-2008.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd's [Noise Control Bylaw No. 874]() bans noise that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. At any hour, an owner or occupier may not allow noise from the property for longer than 10 minutes that is liable to disturb others. ## Steps To make a complaint: 1. Contact the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the District Office on 250-401-4119 or d-chet@gochetwynd.com. 2. Identify yourself. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. 3. Noisy dogs must be reported in writing (see the Animal Control page). ## Good to know - Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. applies to disturbing noise and to amplified music or speech audible outside the property. Animal noises audible outside the premises are objectionable from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. - Construction noise is not allowed before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on any day, with no separate weekend or holiday rule. In areas zoned for industrial uses the limit is 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The ban applies only if the work disturbs others. The Director of Engineering and Public Works may permit work outside those hours in unusual circumstances. - Amplified music or speech projected into a highway or public place is banned at all hours. A commercial vehicle may not idle in a residential area for more than 20 consecutive minutes every 8 hours. - Exemptions include emergency vehicles, snow removal, public works, alarms and Council-authorized special events. - The two bylaws differ on construction noise: $100 in the Noise Control Bylaw, $200 in the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw. Confirm with the District. - No after-hours complaint number is stated on the District's pages. ## Official forms and pages - [Noise Control Bylaw No. 874, 2008 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Noise-Control-Bylaw-No.-874-2008.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/bylaw-fines.md) - [Chetwynd backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-fire.md) - [Chetwynd fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fireworks.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/noise-rules.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/noise-rules.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/noise-rules.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/noise-rules.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/noise-rules.md) - [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Noise Control Bylaw No. 874, 2008 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Noise-Control-Bylaw-No.-874-2008.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/bylaw-enforcement/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/unsightly-property.json" --- # Chetwynd unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, report an unsightly or overgrown property to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-401-4119. You must give your name. The officer can order the owner to fix it, and the District can do the work at the owner's cost if it is not done after 7 days. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Ticket: $50 for most offences; $100 for failing to remove a dangerous tree on notice. Failure to keep land clear of noxious weeds is $100. **How long:** The owner has until 7 days after the written notice to do the work. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-401-4119 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, mmckinnon@gochetwynd.com - In person: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 - By mail: Mail, PO Box 357, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 ## Key facts - **What counts:** No rubbish, stagnant water, overgrown lawn, brush or trees, or unsightly conditions. Unsightly may include: broken fences; unenclosed vehicles or parts both unlicensed and inoperable; construction materials with no construction; non-outdoor furniture, mattresses or appliances outside; uncontained compost; lawn over 20.32 cm (8 in) outside agricultural zones; noxious weeds; graffiti. Also pests, unsanitary conditions, snow and ice on sidewalks after noon. - Source: [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009, s. 4.1, 4.2.1, 4.5.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Property-Maintenance-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-No.-912-2009.pdf) - Official wording: "No owner or occupier of real property shall accumulate or permit to" … "overgrown lawn area, vegetation, shrubs, brush or trees" … "dilapidated, broken or leaning fences" … "in excess of 20.32 centimetres (8 inches) in" … "mattresses, bedding or appliances" … "uncontained compost piles" … "by no later than 12:00 o'clock noon on every day" … "unenclosed storage on property of motor vehicle parts or of motor" … "vehicles that are neither capable of normal vehicular operation nor" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to report:** Call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-401-4119, email mmckinnon@gochetwynd.com, visit the District office at 5400 Hospital Road, or mail PO Box 357, Chetwynd B.C. V0C 1J0. You must identify yourself; anonymous complaints are not accepted. Give the address, a description of the violation and when it was first seen. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Reporting a concern](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/bylaw-enforcement/) - Official wording: "Call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the District Office 250-401-4119" … "By E-mail mmckinnon@gochetwynd.com" … "In-person at the District office located at 5400 Hospital Road" … "By mail to PO Box 357, Chetwynd B.C V0C1J0." … "we will not accept anonymous complaints" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What happens next:** A Bylaw Enforcement Officer may give written notice requiring the owner or occupier to fix the problem in the time stated. If the work is not done 7 days after the notice (snow and ice excepted), the District may do it at the owner's expense; unpaid costs on December 31 are owed to the District as a debt. - Source: [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009, s. 6.3, 6.4.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Property-Maintenance-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-No.-912-2009.pdf) - Official wording: "may give written notice to the registered owner," … "remedy the unsightly condition within the time specified in the notice" … "the Municipality may, by its employees or agent, enter upon the real" … "property affected by such notice and perform or complete such work at the" … "be considered as money owing to the Municipality" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $50 for most offences under the bylaw (unsightly accumulation s. 4.1, littering, graffiti, unsanitary conditions, failure to remove, pests, snow and ice, fence repair, failure to comply with a notice); $100 for failing to remove a dangerous tree on notice. Court maximum $10,000. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, Appendix 6](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) - Official wording: "Permit Real Property to Accumulate Matter or Thing" … "Failure to Remove Dangerous Tree Upon Notice" … "Failure to Comply with a Notice" - Source: [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009, s. 7.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Property-Maintenance-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-No.-912-2009.pdf) - Official wording: "maximum fine of ten" … "thousand ($10,000) dollars" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** District of Chetwynd Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009 - Source: [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009, s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Property-Maintenance-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-No.-912-2009.pdf) - Official wording: "Property Maintenance and" … "Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd's [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912]() says no one may leave rubbish, stagnant water, overgrown lawn, brush or trees, or unsightly conditions on a property. A Bylaw Enforcement Officer may give written notice requiring the owner or occupier to fix the problem in the time stated. ## Steps 1. Note the address, describe the problem and when you first saw it. 2. Call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-401-4119, email mmckinnon@gochetwynd.com, visit the District office at 5400 Hospital Road, or mail PO Box 357, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0. 3. Give your name. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. ## Good to know - Unsightly can include broken fences, unlicensed and inoperable vehicles or parts left out, construction materials with no construction under way, indoor furniture, mattresses or appliances outside, uncontained compost, lawn over 20.32 cm (8 in) outside agricultural zones, noxious weeds and graffiti. Pests, unsanitary conditions, and snow and ice on sidewalks after noon are also covered. - If the work is not done 7 days after the notice (snow and ice excepted), the District may do it at the owner's expense. Costs unpaid on December 31 are owed to the District as a debt. - Hazardous trees can be ordered trimmed or removed on 7 days' written notice. - The bylaw does not apply to outside storage that the Zoning Bylaw permits and screens. - Tickets are $50 for most offences and $100 for failing to remove a dangerous tree on notice. A court can set a fine up to $10,000. Failing to clear noxious weeds is $100. ## Official forms and pages - [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Property-Maintenance-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-No.-912-2009.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/noise-rules.md) - [Chetwynd bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/bylaw-fines.md) - [Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/unsightly-property.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/unsightly-property.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/unsightly-property.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/unsightly-property.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/unsightly-property.md) - [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 912, 2009 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Property-Maintenance-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-No.-912-2009.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/bylaw-enforcement/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-fire.json" --- # Chetwynd backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, a small recreational fire is allowed in a fire pit, fireplace or barbecue no larger than 60 cm across, using seasoned firewood only, at least 5 m from property lines and buildings. Yard waste and garbage may not be burned in it. Check for provincial fire bans first. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** No permit fee is stated. Ticket for open burning that breaks the rules $300; recreational fire offences $100. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 250-401-4100 - In person: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** Recreational fires are allowed: seasoned firewood only, in a permanent outdoor fireplace, barbecue or fire pit not larger than 60 cm across that is built to confine the fire. Must be supervised, with extinguishing equipment on site, at least 5 m from any property line, fence, standing timber, brush or building. Not allowed during an air quality advisory. - Source: [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012, s. 2 "Recreational Fire"; s. 4.2 to 4.6](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) - Official wording: "not larger than 60 centimeters in diameter" … "No person shall ignite or maintain any recreational fire if an air quality advisory has been" … "continuously control and supervise the recreational fire" … "use only seasoned firewood" … "come within five (5) meters of any" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Burning yard waste:** Open burning (yard and garden waste, land clearing debris) must meet the provincial Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation, with a competent person over 18 present and firefighting equipment. Yard and garden waste may not be burned in a recreational fire. A 2016 District notice says burning permits are required for any brush or grass burning and are not issued on weekends. - Source: [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012, s. 4.1, 5.1, 2 "Open Burning"](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) - Official wording: "must meet the" … "current Environmental Management Act Open Burning Smoke Control Regulations of the" … "the Fire Chief may grant a temporary burning permit" … "ensure the competent person attending the open air burning is over the age of 18" - Source: [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012, s. 2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) - Official wording: "“Open Burning” means the combustion in the open air of yard and garden waste, land" - Source: [Burning Permits, 2016 news item](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2016/burning-permits/) - Official wording: "burning permits are required for any brush or grass burning. Permits will not be issued on weekends." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** The Fire Chief may grant a temporary burning permit in extraordinary circumstances for public safety (Bylaw 963, s. 4.1). A 2016 District notice says permits are required for any brush or grass burning, are not issued on weekends, and are not needed for a contained cooking or camp fire. No fee is stated. - Source: [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012, s. 4.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) - Official wording: "In extraordinary circumstances and for purposes of public safety, the Fire Chief may grant a temporary burning permit." - Source: [Burning Permits, 2016 news item](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2016/burning-permits/) - Official wording: "burning permits are required for any brush or grass burning. Permits will not be issued on weekends." … "You do not need to have a permit for a contained cooking/camp fire within the municipality." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fire bans:** Provincial BC Wildfire Service prohibitions (campfires, fireworks and similar) apply on public and private land and are announced in District news items; check the BC Wildfire Service Bans and Restrictions webpage. The Fire Chief can also restrict or prohibit campfires in designated campgrounds, and recreational fires are not allowed during an air quality advisory. - Source: [Campfire Ban in Effect June 5, 2025 news item](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2025/campfire-ban-in-effect-june-5/) - Official wording: "Prohibitions apply to all public and private lands unless otherwise specified" … "Please check the BC Wildfire Service Bans and Restrictions webpage for the most current prohibitions for your area." - Source: [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012, s. 4.2, 4.7](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) - Official wording: "subject to restrictions and/or prohibition at the" … "discretion of the Fire Chief due to hazardous fire conditions or poor smoke dispersion" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Instead of burning:** Grass clippings, leaves and tree prunings may not be set out with garbage. Yard and garden waste is accepted at the Peace River Regional District landfill in Chetwynd (250-788-1066) for a fee ($55 a tonne residential). The recycling depot does not accept yard waste (2019 notice). - Source: [https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf, s. 5.3.5](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) - Official wording: "No tires, grass clippings, leaves, tree prunings, scrap lumber, logs" - Source: [Solid Waste Management, Regional District Landfill](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/public-works/solid-waste-management/) - Official wording: "## Regional District Landfill (Chetwynd) Contact Phone: 250-788-1066 For location and hours of operation click on the following link: Landfill & Transfer Sites" - Source: [Restricted and Prohibited Waste, 2019 notice](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2019/restricted-and-prohibited-waste/) - Official wording: "Yard waste including compost" - Source: [Tipping Fees and Coupons, Peace River Regional District, Controlled Waste Fees / Residential and commercial tipping fees for yard and garden waste](https://www.prrd.bc.ca/home-property/garbage-and-recycling/tipping-fees-and-coupons/) - Official wording: "Applied at the following facilities: Bessborough, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, North Peace, Prespatou" … "Controlled waste needs special handling because of its potential to cause harm if not managed properly." … "| Dewatered biosolids | $5.00 | $5.25 | Invasive plants | No charge | No charge | Yard and garden waste | $55.00 | $60.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Municipal ticket under Wood Burning Appliance / Clean Air Bylaw Schedule: $300 for conducting open burning that does not meet the rules (s. 4.1); $100 for recreational fire offences (air quality advisory, causing injury or damage, prohibited fuel, no supervision, no extinguishing equipment, unsafe location). - Source: [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012, Municipal Ticket Information fine schedule](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) - Official wording: "Conducting open burning. 4.1 $ 300.00" … "Igniting or maintaining a recreational fire during an air quality" … "Failure to maintain a recreational fire in a safe location. 4.6 (e) $ 100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** District of Chetwynd Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012 - Source: [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012, s. 1.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) - Official wording: "Wood Burning" … "Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd's [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963]() allows recreational fires in a permanent outdoor fireplace, barbecue or fire pit no larger than 60 cm across that is built to confine the fire. Burn seasoned firewood only. The fire must be supervised, with extinguishing equipment on site, and at least 5 m from any property line, fence, standing timber, brush or building. Recreational fires are not allowed during an air quality advisory. No garbage or yard and garden waste may be burned in one. ## Steps 1. Check the BC Wildfire Service Bans and Restrictions webpage for provincial prohibitions. 2. Check for a local air quality advisory. 3. For brush or grass burning, ask the District about a permit before you start. ## Good to know - Open burning of yard and garden waste or land clearing debris must meet the provincial Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation, with a competent person over 18 present and firefighting equipment. - A 2016 District notice says burning permits are required for any brush or grass burning and are not issued on weekends. It says they are not needed for a contained cooking or camp fire. No fee is stated. The Fire Chief may grant a temporary burning permit in extraordinary circumstances for public safety. - Provincial BC Wildfire Service prohibitions apply on public and private land and are announced in District news items. The Fire Chief can also restrict or prohibit campfires in designated campgrounds. - Alternatives: grass clippings, leaves and tree prunings may not be set out with garbage. The Peace River Regional District landfill in Chetwynd (250-788-1066) takes yard and garden waste for a fee. A 2019 notice says the recycling depot does not accept yard waste. - Tickets: $300 for open burning that does not meet the rules; $100 for recreational fire offences such as an air quality advisory, a prohibited fuel, no supervision, no extinguishing equipment or an unsafe location. Provincial wildfire prohibition tickets are $1,150, a provincial penalty. ## Official forms and pages - [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) - [Burning Permits (District notice, 2016)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2016/burning-permits/) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fireworks.md) - [Chetwynd yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/yard-waste.md) - [Chetwynd noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/noise-rules.md) - [Chetwynd bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/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) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/backyard-fire.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/backyard-fire.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/backyard-fire.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/backyard-fire.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/backyard-fire.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Burning Permits, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2016/burning-permits/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Campfire Ban in Effect June 5, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2025/campfire-ban-in-effect-june-5/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Restricted and Prohibited Waste, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/2019/restricted-and-prohibited-waste/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Solid Waste Management, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/public-works/solid-waste-management/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Tipping Fees and Coupons, Peace River Regional District](https://www.prrd.bc.ca/home-property/garbage-and-recycling/tipping-fees-and-coupons/) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BL1154-1179-Solid-Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Consolidated-Version.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd fireworks rules question: "Are fireworks allowed in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fireworks/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fireworks.json" --- # Chetwynd fireworks rules **Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, setting off fireworks in a park or public place is not allowed unless the Director of Corporate Administration authorizes it in writing. We could not find a rule for private property online, so ask the District before using fireworks at home. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** No fee is stated. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 250-401-4100 - In person: District of Chetwynd Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 ## Key facts - **Setting off fireworks:** Setting off fireworks in a park or public place is not allowed unless authorized in writing by the Director of Corporate Administration. A rule for private property could not be found in the bylaws available online. - Source: [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010, s. 4.5.3](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall use or set off fireworks or any combustible material in any" … "park or public place, except as authorized in writing by the Director of Corporate" … "Administration." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Selling fireworks:** Not confirmed. The bylaws that were read do not say what counts as fireworks or whether they can be sold. - **What counts as fireworks:** Not confirmed. The bylaws that were read do not say what counts as fireworks or whether they can be sold. - **Permit:** For a park or public place, written authorization from the Director of Corporate Administration. No fee stated; no permit process for private property found. - Source: [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010, s. 4.5.3](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "park or public place, except as authorized in writing by the Director of Corporate" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** No ticket amount found. A breach of the Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw, including setting off fireworks in a park or public place, is punishable on summary conviction by a fine of $250 to $10,000. - Source: [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010, s. 9.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) and, in any event, shall not be less" … "than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Parks & Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010 (parks and public places only); a Fire Protection and Emergency Bylaw is listed but not available - Source: [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010, title](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010" - Source: [Bylaws, bylaws list](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/bylaws/) - Official wording: "Fire Protection and Emergency Bylaw" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926]() bans setting off fireworks in a Chetwynd park or public place unless the Director of Corporate Administration has authorized it in writing. No fee or application process is stated. ## Good to know - No rule for fireworks on private property was found in the bylaws available online. The District's bylaws page lists a Fire Protection and Emergency Bylaw with no link, so it could not be read and may cover fireworks. Ask the District. - The bylaws we read do not say what counts as fireworks or whether they can be sold. - Provincial open-fire prohibitions can also ban fireworks while they are in effect. Check the BC Wildfire Service Bans and Restrictions webpage, and watch District news items for restrictions. - No ticket amount was found. A breach of the Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw is punishable on summary conviction by a fine of $250 to $10,000. - The District itself sets off fireworks on Halloween night and on Canada Day, weather permitting. ## Official forms and pages - [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-fire.md) - [Chetwynd noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/noise-rules.md) - [Chetwynd bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/fireworks.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/fireworks.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/fireworks.md) - [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/fireworks.md) - [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/fireworks.md) - [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/fireworks.md) ## Sources - [Parks and Public Places Regulation Bylaw No. 926, 2010 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Parks-Public-Places-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-926-2010.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fireworks/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd bylaw fines and how tickets work question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/bylaw-fines/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/bylaw-fines.json" --- # Chetwynd bylaw fines and how tickets work **Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** In Chetwynd, bylaw tickets are issued under the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, and some bylaws set their own amounts. Common examples: noise $100, unsightly property $50, open burning $300, and a dog offence $75 for a first offence. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Parking: no parking zone $50 ($25 in 14 days); outside time limit $20 ($10); handicap stall $80 ($50). Dogs: $75 first offence, $150 second. Noise: $100 (plus $100 for each repeat). Unsightly property: $50. Open burning: $300. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-401-4119 - Email: Reconsideration requests, d-chet@gochetwynd.com ## Key facts - **How tickets work:** Tickets are issued under the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011 by Bylaw Enforcement Officers, the RCMP and (for dogs) Animal Control Officers. Some bylaws set their own amounts: Animal Responsibility Bylaw Schedule B, the Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw voluntary settlements, and the Wood Burning/Clean Air Bylaw. No Bylaw Notice Enforcement bylaw is listed on the District's bylaws page. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, s. 3.1, 3.2; Schedule A](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) - Official wording: "may be enforced by means of a ticket in" … "Bylaw Enforcement Officer" … "RCMP" - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 14.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "a fine of up to $1,000 if issued a ticket under the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw" - Source: [Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909, 2009, s. 8.3](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL909-Streets-and-Traffic-Regulations-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "may avoid further enforcement action by the municipality by paying the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Common fines:** Parking: no parking zone $50 ($25 in 14 days); outside time limit $20 ($10); handicap stall $80 ($50). Dogs (Animal Responsibility Bylaw): $75 1st offence, $150 2nd. Noise: $100 (+$100 each repeat). Unsightly property: $50. Open burning: $300. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, Appendices 4, 6, 8 / Street and traffic schedule, parking offences and payment within 14 days / Noise schedule, sections 4(a)–(b) and repeat-offence footnote, unsightly premises section 4.1 and street parking section 5.2.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) - Official wording: "Park in a No Parking Zone" … "Park Outside of Time Limit" … "Park in Handicap Stall Without Placard" … "Create or permit noise disturbance within the hours" … "Permit Real Property to Accumulate Matter or Thing" … "OFFENCE: OF Penalty Paid within BYLAW: amount 14 Days Park Outside of Time Limit 5.2.2 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 Park in Handicap Stall Without Placard 5.2.3 $ 80.00 $ 50.00 Park on Painted Yellow Curb 5.2.20 $ 80.00 $ 50.00 Parallel Park in Excess of 30 cm of Curb 5.3 $ 50.00 $ 25.00 Park Outside Marked Stalls 5.4 $ 50.00 $ 25.00 Park at Angle in Cul-de-sac 5.5 $ 50.00 $ 25.00" … "OFFENCE: SECTION OF FINE: BYLAW: Create or permit noise disturbance within the hours 4(a) $ 100.00* of 10pm to 7am Create or permit noise disturbance in excess of 10 4(b) $ 100.00* minutes" … "hours of 10 pm and 7 am * increase by $100.00 for each offence" … "PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND UNSIGHTLY PREMISES BYLAW NO. 912, 2009 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 OFFENCE: SECTION OF FINE: BYLAW: Permit Real Property to Accumulate Matter or Thing 4.1 $ 50.00 that Creates Unsightly Conditions" … "Park in a No Parking Zone 5.2.1 $ 50.00 $ 25.00" - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule B](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "FEES AND PENALTIES 1. Municipal Ticket Information Form amounts for each offence shall be: 1st offence $75.00 nd 2 offence $150.00" - Source: [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012, fine schedule](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) - Official wording: "Conducting open burning. 4.1 $ 300.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Paying early:** Street and Traffic offences: voluntary settlement amounts are lowest if paid within 14 calendar days (for example $25 rather than $50 or $90). The Ticket Information Bylaw shows a lower "Paid within 14 Days" amount for traffic offences. - Source: [Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909, 2009, Schedule C / Street and traffic voluntary settlement schedule, column headings and amounts](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL909-Streets-and-Traffic-Regulations-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "If paid in the first" … "14 calendar days" … "$25.00" … "VOLUNTARY SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT AMOUNTS Section If paid in the first If paid after 14 If paid after 14 calendar days calendar days, but Summons raised before Summons raised 5.1.2, 5.2.1(s), 5.2.2, $10.00 $20.00 $60.00 5.8.1 and 6.1.1 4.1.2,5.1.4, 5.1.7, $25.00 $50.00 $90.00 5.1.10, 5.1.12, 5.1.13, 5.2.1 (except (s)), 5.3, 5.4, 5.5," - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, Appendix 8](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) - Official wording: "OFFENCE: SECTION FINE: OF BYLAW: Penalty Paid within Amount 14 Days Place Traffic Control Device Without 4.1.2 $ 50.00 $ 25.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Paying late:** Street and Traffic offences: the amount rises if paid after 14 calendar days but before a summons is raised, and again after a summons (for example $25, then $50, then $90). Repeat offences under the Animal Responsibility Bylaw rise by $75 each within 12 months. - Source: [Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909, 2009, Schedule C](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL909-Streets-and-Traffic-Regulations-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "If paid after 14" … "before Summons" … "If paid after" … "Summons raised" - Source: [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule B, s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "3rd and subsequent offences will be subject to increases in the amount of $75.00 for each offence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Disputing a ticket:** Contact the Bylaw Officer to talk it through. For reconsideration, email d-chet@gochetwynd.com asking for a reconsideration of your file; it goes to the supervisor for Bylaw Enforcement, and further options are given if you are still not satisfied. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, FAQ](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/bylaw-enforcement/) - Official wording: "If you feel that you have received a notice ,fine or other enforcement action that is not accurate, reach out to the Bylaw Officer." … "Contact the district office at d-chet@gochetwynd.com requesting a reconsideration regarding your file" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** District of Chetwynd Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011 - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, s. 1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) - Official wording: "“District of Chetwynd Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Bylaw tickets in Chetwynd are issued under the [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011]() by Bylaw Enforcement Officers, the RCMP and, for dogs, Animal Control Officers. Some bylaws set their own amounts: the Animal Responsibility Bylaw (Schedule B), the Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw (voluntary settlements) and the Wood Burning/Clean Air Bylaw. No Bylaw Notice Enforcement bylaw is listed on the District's bylaws page. ## Steps To dispute a ticket: 1. Contact the Bylaw Officer to talk it through. 2. For reconsideration, email d-chet@gochetwynd.com asking for a reconsideration of your file. It goes to the supervisor for Bylaw Enforcement, and further options are given if you are still not satisfied. ## Good to know - Examples: no parking zone $50 ($25 in 14 days); outside time limit $20 ($10); handicap stall $80 ($50). Dogs $75 for a first offence and $150 for a second. Noise $100, plus $100 for each repeat. Unsightly property $50. Open burning $300. - Street and Traffic offences: the voluntary settlement is lowest if paid within 14 calendar days (for example $25 rather than $50 or $90). It rises if paid later, and again after a summons. - Repeat offences under the Animal Responsibility Bylaw rise by $75 each within 12 months. - No early-payment discount or late surcharge was found for other offences. - No deadline, adjudication fee or court process for disputing a ticket was found on the District's pages. - Schedule A of the Ticket Information Bylaw still lists some repealed bylaws, so its amounts may be out of date. Where it differs from an individual bylaw, see the answer on that topic. ## Official forms and pages - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/dog-licence.md) - [Chetwynd noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/noise-rules.md) - [Chetwynd unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/unsightly-property.md) - [Chetwynd backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/bylaw-fines.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/bylaw-fines.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/bylaw-fines.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/bylaw-fines.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/bylaw-fines.md) - [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/bylaw-fines.md) ## Sources - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BL1158-Animal-Responsibility-Bylaw-1158-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Street and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 909, 2009 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL909-Streets-and-Traffic-Regulations-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Wood Burning Appliance/Clean Air Bylaw No. 963, 2012 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BL963-Wood-Burning-Appliance-Clean-Air1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/departments/protective-services/bylaw-enforcement/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/bylaw-fines/_ --- --- title: "Chetwynd business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Chetwynd, and how do I get one?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licence.json" --- # Chetwynd business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Chetwynd, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes, anyone carrying on a business in Chetwynd needs a District business licence, including home based businesses. Most categories cost $100 a year. Complete the Schedule B application; licences run January 1 to December 31. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** Most categories are $100 a year; half price if a new business starts after June 30. See fees below. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: District of Chetwynd (Bylaw Enforcement Officer), 250-401-4100 - Email: District of Chetwynd, d-chet@gochetwynd.com - In person: Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).) ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on a business in the District, including home based businesses and peddlers. Soliciting sales or agreeing to provide a service also needs a licence. A business operating from more than one premises needs a separate licence for each. - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, s. 4.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall carry on a business, including home based businesses and" … "peddlers, within the municipality without having first obtained a valid" … "The soliciting of sales of any article, commodity or thing, or any" … "agreement for the provision of any service shall require a business licence" - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, s. 4.10.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "the business carried on, in or from each premises shall be" … "deemed to be a separate business and shall require a separate licence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Most categories are $100 a year (contractors, food, retail, home based, services, unclassified). Professional offices (accountants, lawyers, dentists, physicians) $144. Banks and finance companies $440; local producers and crafts $54; non-profits $10; pawnbrokers $1,000. Transfer $25. Rentals: $100 up to 15 rooms or pads, $11 each above, to $440. - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, Schedule A](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Category 6 Home based Business $100.00" … "Bank $440.00" … "Local Producers $ 54.00" … "Non-Profit Organization $ 10.00" … "Every person requesting a transfer of business licence must pay a licence transfer fee of $25.00." … "$11.00 per unit applies with a maximum licence fee of $440.00." … "Category 12 Professional Offices Accountant $144.00" … "Category 11 Pawnbrokers $1,000.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Complete the Schedule B application form, signed by the owner or authorized representative. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer grants the licence if satisfied the business complies with District bylaws, including building, zoning, health and sanitation (and fire services, on inspection). BizPaL, an online permit information service, is linked from the District's site. - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, s. 4.5.1 and 3.2.2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Every person applying for a business licence shall complete the" … "application form attached as Schedule “B” to this bylaw." … "including without" … "limitation bylaws regarding building, zoning, health, sanitation and business" - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, s. 4.17.3](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "has complied with the bylaws of the municipality regulating building, fire" … "services, zoning, health and safety, sanitation and business" - Source: [Starting a Business, BizPaL, BizPaL page](https://www.gochetwynd.com/business/starting-a-business-bizpal/) - Official wording: "BizPaL is an online service that simplifies the business permit, licence and other compliance regulation process" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Licences run January 1 to December 31 each year and must be renewed annually by paying the fee before the licensing period begins. A business that starts after June 30 pays half the annual fee. Changed application details must be given to the District before renewal. - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, s. 4.3 and 4.4](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "licences shall be granted for a" … "one-year period, to commence on the first day of January and terminate on" … "the 31st day of December in each and every year." … "Licence holders must renew their business licence annually by submitting" … "the required business licence fee prior to the beginning of each licensing period." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Inter-community licence:** Yes. The District took part in the 2017 Northeast BC inter-community (mobile) business licence. The add-on cost $130 then and covers Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Chetwynd, Hudson's Hope, Tumbler Ridge and Pouce Coupe (Taylor to be added later). - Source: [Inter-community business licence news release, 2017, Province news release hosted by the District, March 30, 2017](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/News-Release.pdf) - Official wording: "The Mobile Business Licence add-on in the northeast costs $130." … "can be used in City" … "of Dawson Creek, City of Fort St. John, District of Chetwynd," … "Tumbler Ridge and Pouce Coupe." - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaw library](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/bylaws/) - Official wording: "Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1051, 2017" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Carrying on business without a licence: $50 ticket, increasing by the original amount for each continuing offence. Failure to renew a licence: $50, same increase. On conviction the bylaw allows up to $10,000 plus costs. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, Appendix 2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) - Official wording: "Carry on business without obtaining license 4.1.1 $ 50.00*" … "Failure to renew license 4.4.1 $ 50.00*" … "*Increase by original amount for each continuing offence" - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, s. 6.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "be liable to a penalty not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)" … "plus the costs of prosecution." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009 (consolidated; amended by Bylaws 985, 2013 and 1084, 2018). Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1051, 2017. - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, Title page](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENSING AND REGULATION" … "BYLAW NO. 906, 2009" … "Amending Bylaw No.: Date Adopted: 985, 2013 July 15, 2013 1084, 2018 November 19, 2018" - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaw library](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/bylaws/) - Official wording: "Business Licensing & Regulation, Bylaw No. 906, 2009" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd's [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) requires a licence for anyone carrying on a business in the District, including home based businesses and peddlers. Soliciting sales or agreeing to provide a service also needs one. A business operating from more than one premises needs a separate licence for each. Licences run January 1 to December 31 and are renewed annually by paying the fee before the licensing period begins. ## Steps 1. Complete the Schedule B application form, signed by the owner or an authorized representative. 2. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer grants the licence if the business complies with District bylaws, including building, zoning, health and sanitation, and fire services on inspection. 3. Pay the fee. The bylaw does not say where to hand in the form; phone 250-401-4100. BizPaL, an online permit information service, is linked from the District's site. ## Good to know - Fees (Schedule A): most categories are $100 a year (contractors, food, retail, home based, services, unclassified). Professional offices (accountants, lawyers, dentists, physicians) $144; banks and finance companies $440; local producers and crafts $54; non-profits $10; pawnbrokers $1,000. Transfer $25. Rentals: $100 up to 15 rooms or pads, $11 each above, to $440. - A business that starts after June 30 pays 50% of the annual fee. Fees are non-refundable unless the application is withdrawn or refused. - Tickets: carrying on business without a licence $50, and failing to renew $50, each increasing by the original amount for each continuing offence; false information on the application $100; failure to display the licence $50. Conviction can bring up to $10,000 plus costs. - The District took part in a 2017 Northeast BC inter-community (mobile) business licence at $130 then, covering Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Chetwynd, Hudson's Hope, Tumbler Ridge and Pouce Coupe. The bylaw is a scanned PDF we could not read, so confirm the current fee and towns with the District. - Changed application details must be given to the District before renewal. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - [Starting a Business, BizPaL, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/business/starting-a-business-bizpal/) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/home-based-business.md) - [Chetwynd short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/short-term-rental.md) - [Chetwynd secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/secondary-suite.md) - [Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/business-licence.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/business-licence.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/business-licence.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/business-licence.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/business-licence.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Starting a Business, BizPaL, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/business/starting-a-business-bizpal/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/municipal-office/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Inter-community business licence news release, 2017 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/News-Release.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: District of Chetwynd sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/home-based-business.json" --- # Chetwynd home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** Yes, in Chetwynd you can run a home occupation if you live in the dwelling, in the AG, RU1, RU2, R1, R2 and MHP zones (one per parcel). A home industry is allowed only in AG, RU1 and RU2. You also need a District business licence, $100 a year. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Chetwynd, https://www.gochetwynd.com) **Cost:** $100 a year for a home based business licence ($50 if the business starts after June 30). **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, District of Chetwynd, 250-401-4100 - In person: Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).) ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes, if the owner lives in the dwelling. A home occupation is allowed as an accessory use in the AG, RU1, RU2, R1, R2 and MHP zones (one per parcel). A home industry is allowed only in AG, RU1 and RU2. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.25(1) and 4.26(1)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "The owner of the home-based business must be a resident of the principal dwelling unit." … "Only one home occupation is permitted per parcel." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 10.2 (R1)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "v. Detached suite vi. Hen keeping vii. Home occupation viii. Secondary suite" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 11.2 (R2)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Accessory Uses i. Accessory building ii. Home occupation" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 7.2 (AG)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "iv. Detached suite v. Hen keeping vi. Home industry vii. Home occupation viii. Secondary suite" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes. Bylaw No. 906 requires a business licence for all businesses, including home based businesses. Category 6, Home based Business: $100 a year ($50 if the business starts after June 30). - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, s. 4.1.1](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall carry on a business, including home based businesses and" … "peddlers, within the municipality without having first obtained a valid" - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, Schedule A, Category 6](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Category 6 Home based Business $100.00" - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, s. 4.3.2](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Where a new business commences operation after June 30th of any year," … "the annual fee will be reduced by fifty percent (50%)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** Only one outside person may work on the parcel; no business between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.; no more than 10 visitors or customers a day; one extra paved parking space; all work inside the dwelling or an accessory building with no outside storage; signs must follow the Sign Bylaw. A home industry in the dwelling is limited to 25% of the floor area and needs no more than two extra parking spaces. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.25(1)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "No more than one person not residing in the principal residence where the home-based business is" … "No home-based business will be conducted between the hours of 10:00 pm and 8:00 am." … "not more than 10 visitors or customers a day." … "A paved parking space is required in addition to those required for the single-detached dwelling." … "and will involve no external storage of materials, containers or finished products." … "All signage must comply with the District of Chetwynd Sign Bylaw." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.27(1)(a)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "will not exceed an area of more than 25%" … "of the dwelling floor area." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Businesses not allowed:** Not allowed: any home business using materials or processes that give off flammable or explosive vapours or gases, or needing bulk deliveries by commercial vehicles or trailers. In R zones it also must not cause offensive noise, vibration, traffic, smoke, dust, odour, glare, heat or electrical interference. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.25(1)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "A home-based business is not permitted to use materials or processes that produce flammable" … "explosive vapours or gases." … "the residence by commercial vehicles or trailers will not be permitted." … "will not produce any offensive noise, vibration," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, s. 4.25 (Home-Based Business), 4.26 (Home Occupations) and 4.27 (Home Industries); Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.25](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "management practices. 4.25 Home-Based Business 1. The following regulations apply to home-based businesses in the District:" … "financial advisor, massage therapist, real estate agent, tax consultant, and other similar occupations. 4.27 Home Industries 1. The following regulations apply to home industries in the District:" … "NOW THEREFORE Council of the District of Chetwynd, in open meeting, hereby enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023". 2. The following schedules attached hereto are hereby made part of this Bylaw and adopted as the zoning" - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, Title](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENSING AND REGULATION" … "BYLAW NO. 906, 2009" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Chetwynd's [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) allows a home occupation as an accessory use in the AG, RU1, RU2, R1, R2 and MHP zones, one per parcel, if the owner lives in the dwelling. Home occupations include an accountant, artist studio, barber, beautician, financial advisor, massage therapist, real estate agent and tax consultant. A home industry is allowed only in AG, RU1 and RU2. It is not listed as a use in the RM1, RM2, commercial, industrial or public zones. ## Steps 1. Check your zone allows a home occupation or home industry (see zoning-lookup). 2. Complete the Schedule B licence application (see business-licence). 3. Pay the $100 annual fee; the Bylaw Enforcement Officer grants the licence if you comply with District bylaws. ## Good to know - Limits: only one outside person may work on the parcel; no business between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.; no more than 10 visitors or customers a day; one extra paved parking space; all work inside the dwelling or an accessory building with no outside storage; signs must follow the Sign Bylaw. - A home industry in the dwelling is limited to 25% of the floor area and needs two extra parking spaces at most. - Not allowed: any business using materials or processes that give off flammable or explosive vapours or gases, or needing bulk deliveries by commercial vehicles or trailers. In R zones it also must not cause offensive noise, vibration, traffic, smoke, dust, odour, glare, heat or electrical interference. - A suite is not permitted in a dwelling that has a home-based business. - The floor-area limit for a home occupation was not found. Ask the District. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licence.md) - [Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/zoning-lookup.md) - [Chetwynd secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/secondary-suite.md) - [Chetwynd short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/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) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/home-based-business.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/home-based-business.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/home-based-business.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/home-based-business.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/home-based-business.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Chetwynd. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Chetwynd short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Chetwynd?" place: Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/chetwynd category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/short-term-rental.json" --- # Chetwynd short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Chetwynd? **Short answer:** Chetwynd's Zoning Bylaw has no short-term rental use. A bed and breakfast is allowed if the owner lives there, and suites must be rented for a month or longer. Chetwynd is exempt from the Province's principal residence requirement, but short-term rentals still need provincial registration. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** No short-term rental licence exists. Bylaw No. 906 charges $100 for a business not otherwise listed. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: District of Chetwynd (Municipal Office), 250-401-4100 - Phone: Short-Term Rental Registry (ServiceBC), 1-833-828-2240 - In person: Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).) ## Key facts - **Allowed:** The Zoning Bylaw has no short-term rental use. Bed and breakfast is allowed as an accessory use in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones if the owner permanently lives there. Suites must be rented for a month or longer. Chetwynd is on the Province's exempt list: the provincial principal residence requirement does not apply here. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.19 and 4.12(1)(e)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "The owner of the bed and breakfast shall permanently reside in the building in which the bed and" … "breakfast guests are accommodated." … "shall be rented for periods of not less than one" … "month." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 10.2 (R1)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "ii. Bed and breakfast accommodation iii. Beekeeping iv. Day care v. Detached suite" - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Province page, list of exempt communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement" - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Province page, exempt municipalities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Castlegar Chase Chetwynd Clearwater Clinton" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** No short-term rental licence category exists. Bylaw No. 906 charges $100 for any business not otherwise listed (Category 19, Unclassified). Bed and breakfast operators must register with the District. Suites need an annual District business licence. - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, Schedule A, Category 19](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Any person carrying on any business," … "not otherwise enumerated in this Schedule “A” shall" … "$100.00" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.19(1)(a) and 4.12(1)(d)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "All operators of bed and breakfast accommodations must register with the District." … "An annual business license issued by the District of Chetwynd is required." - 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 business licence is required. Compliance with local bylaws is a condition of registration. - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Province page](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." … "Compliance with local bylaws is a condition of registration." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Operating rules:** Bed and breakfast: owner lives in the single-detached dwelling; wholly inside the dwelling; at most 3 guestrooms and 6 adult guests combined; breakfast is the only meal; no guest stays more than 30 consecutive days; no change to the outside look of the parcel; 1 parking space per guest bedroom, plus the house's own. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 4.19](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "A maximum of three (3) guestrooms to accommodate a maximum of six (6) adult guests combined will" … "Breakfast will be the only meal permitted to be served to guests." … "The maximum length of stay for any guest will not exceed 30 consecutive days." … "A bed and breakfast must not alter the external appearance of the parcel." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, Table 4](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "1 space per each bedroom used for accommodation, in addition to the required" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Carrying on business without a licence: $50 ticket, increasing by the original amount for each continuing offence (Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw). Zoning Bylaw offences: a fine of up to $10,000. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, Appendix 2 (Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) - Official wording: "Carry on business without obtaining license 4.1.1 $ 50.00*" … "*Increase by original amount for each continuing offence" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, s. 2.5(3)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "A person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is liable to a fine of not more than $10,000.00." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (s. 4.12 Suites, s. 4.19 Bed and Breakfast Accommodations) and Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps, Title](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) - Official wording: "1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023”." - Source: [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated, Title](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENSING AND REGULATION" … "BYLAW NO. 906, 2009" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In the District of Chetwynd, the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) has no short-term rental use. It allows a bed and breakfast as an accessory use in the AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones if the owner permanently lives there, and a suite must be rented for a month or longer. Whether a whole house can be rented for under 30 days is not stated. Chetwynd is on the Province's list of municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement (list as of June 1, 2026; check the Province page for changes). Provincial registration still applies to rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local business licence is needed. Compliance with local bylaws is a condition of registration. ## Steps 1. Check that your zone allows a bed and breakfast (section 4.19) or a suite (section 4.12). 2. Register the rental with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry (ServiceBC 1-833-828-2240). Some accommodation types are exempt, so read the Province page. 3. Register a bed and breakfast with the District, and get a District business licence (see business-licence). ## Good to know - Bed and breakfast rules: owner lives in the single-detached dwelling; wholly inside the dwelling; at most 3 guestrooms and 6 adult guests combined; breakfast is the only meal; no guest stays more than 30 consecutive days; no change to the outside look of the parcel; 1 parking space per guest bedroom, plus the house's own. - The [Business Licensing Bylaw No. 906](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) has no short-term rental category; the unlisted-business rate is $100. - Carrying on business without a licence is a $50 ticket, increasing by the original amount for each continuing offence, under [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf). Zoning Bylaw offences can carry a fine of up to $10,000. No ticket amounts for the current Zoning Bylaw were found. - No rule on posting a registration number was found. ## Official forms and pages - [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) ## Related questions - [Chetwynd business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licence.md) - [Chetwynd secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/secondary-suite.md) - [Chetwynd home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/home-based-business.md) - [Chetwynd zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/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) - [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/short-term-rental.md) - [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/short-term-rental.md) - [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/short-term-rental.md) - [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/short-term-rental.md) - [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/short-term-rental.md) - [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, with Amendment 1162 and maps (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BL1150-Chetwynd-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1150-2023-with-1162-and-maps-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 906, 2009, consolidated (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BL906-Business-Licence-Bylaw-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011 (PDF), District of Chetwynd](https://www.gochetwynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-935-2011.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/short-term-rental/_