# Gov Handbook: Clinton, British Columbia, Canada

> 10 answers about local government in Clinton. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/llms-full.txt

## Building, renovating and your property

- [Clinton building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/building-permit.md): In Clinton, building permits are handled by TNRD Building Inspection Services, not the Village. A permit is needed for new buildings, additions, decks, moving or demolishing. An accessory building under 10 m² does not need one. The TNRD aims for 3 to 5 weeks.
- [Clinton fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/fence-rules.md): In Clinton, fences in residential zones can be up to 1.2 m high in the front yard and 2.0 m in side and rear yards. No fence may be over 3.5 m in any zone. Fences are not listed as needing a building permit in the TNRD guide read.
- [Clinton permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): In Clinton, the TNRD guide says a deck, porch or roof needs a building permit, as does a new accessory building unless it is under 10 m² (107 sq. ft.). Garages and carports are not named separately. Zoning setbacks apply either way.
- [Clinton zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/zoning-lookup.md): In Clinton, zones are shown on Schedule B, the Zoning Map, attached to Zoning Bylaw No. 607, 2025. Find your parcel on the map, then read that zone's section. No online map tool was found. To confirm, call the Village office at 250-459-2261.
- [Clinton secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/secondary-suite.md): In Clinton, a secondary suite in a single detached house, and an accessory dwelling unit in an accessory building, are permitted in the R1, R2, R4, A1 and A2 zones. You may have one of each per parcel. Each needs 1 parking space. The permits needed are not stated.

## Water, sewer, roads and snow

- [Clinton watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/water-restrictions.md): Clinton sets outdoor watering restrictions by stage under Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 544, 2016 and announces them by notice on the Village website. Check the website or call 250-459-2261 for the current stage. Under Stage 3, lawn watering is not allowed.

## Pets, animals and wildlife

- [Clinton backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/backyard-chickens.md): In Clinton, the zoning bylaw says no more about hens than that livestock includes fowl and poultry, and it sets no number. Roosters are allowed only in the A1 zone. Outside A1, livestock need a secure shelter at least 1.5 m from every parcel line.

## Parking, tickets and driving

- [Clinton RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md): In Clinton, a residential parcel with up to two dwelling units may not park or store more than five vehicles (any automobile, RV or boat) outside a building. Street parking rules are in a scanned traffic bylaw and are not stated here.

## Starting and running a business

- [Clinton home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/home-based-business.md): Yes. In Clinton, a home based business is allowed as a secondary use in the R1, R2, R3, R4, A1 and A2 zones, and within a dwelling unit in the C1 and C2 zones. You need a valid business licence. The fee was not found.

## Housing and renting

- [Clinton short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/short-term-rental.md): Clinton has no short-term rental rule that we found. A bed and breakfast counts as a home based business, with no more than six patrons at a time. The Village says all businesses need a business licence. Short-term rentals may also need provincial registration.

## Zoning

- [All 12 zones in Clinton, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/zoning/index.json)
- Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St