# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Coldstream

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title: "Coldstream building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit in Coldstream, and how do I apply?"
place: Coldstream, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Coldstream building permits: when you need one and how to apply

**Question:** Do I need a building permit in Coldstream, and how do I apply?

**Short answer:** In Coldstream you need a District building permit before you build, alter, demolish, move or change the use of a building, unless the work is exempt (for example a hazard-free shed under 10 m² or a fence). Fill in the Building Permit Application Package from the District website.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** Based on the value of the work, plus a non-refundable application fee of $50, $100 or $150. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The District's building permit FAQ, dated April 2021, says applications are handled first come, first served and may take upwards of 4-6 weeks, depending on volume in busy seasons and whether more information is requested. No current timeline is posted.  
**Where:**
- Online: Building Information page (application package and fee sheet), https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/building-information (The pages do not say whether the package is handed in, emailed or submitted online; ask the Building Department.)
- Phone: Building Department, 250-550-1510
- Email: Building Department, building@coldstream.ca
- Phone: 24 Hour Inspection Request Line (voicemail), 250-550-1515
- In person: Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** A building permit is required for any construction, alteration, excavation, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, or change of use or occupancy of a building or structure, unless the work is exempt. It must be issued before work starts.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, consolidated to May 23, 2023, ss. 4.2, 5.1, 6.1](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw applies to the design, construction or occupancy of new buildings or structures, and the alteration, addition, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or occupancy or change of use or occupancy of existing buildings and structures." … "unless a Building Official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work under this Bylaw." … "A permit is required if work regulated under this Bylaw is to be undertaken."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not needed for:** Not covered by the Building Bylaw: accessory buildings under 10 m² that create no hazard and meet zoning siting, retaining structures 1.2 m high or less, fences, deck additions unless the deck surface is 0.6 m or more above the ground at any point, and polyethylene-covered agricultural greenhouses.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, consolidated to May 23, 2023, s. 4.3](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "accessory buildings less than 10 m2 in building area that do not create a hazard, on the condition that the building is sited in accordance with the District’s current Zoning Bylaw;" … "retaining structures 1.2 m in height or less;" … "(d) fences;" … "deck additions, except a deck where the difference in elevation between the deck surface and the ground surface at any point is 0.6 m or more" … "greenhouses or other similar structures covered by a polyethylene film and intended to be used solely for the production of agricultural products;" … "accessory buildings less than 10 m2 in building area that do not create a hazard," … "deck additions, except a deck where the difference in elevation between the deck surface"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to apply:** Complete the Building Permit Application Package from the District website (Building Information page). The application checklist says documents can also be received electronically by email along with the application fee, and drawings are submitted in 2 sets and also emailed. An agent may apply using an Owner's Appointment of an Agent form.
  - Source: [Building Permits FAQ (PDF, April 2021), FAQ, How do I apply](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20BLDG%20PERMITS%20%283%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The Building Permit Application Package is located on the District website under the Community Tab" … "Yes. In the application package, there is an Owners Appointment of an Agent form."
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, consolidated to May 23, 2023, s. 11.2(a)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "be made in the form provided by the District and signed by the owner, or a signing officer"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Checklist (for a dwelling)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/94023/)
  - Official wording: "These documents can also be received electronically by email along with the Application fee." … "Drawings x 2 sets" … "At application & electronic emailed."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What to submit:** For a simple building: the signed application form and owner's acknowledgment, a title search made within 30 days, a site plan, floor plans, a cross-section, elevations, cross-sectional details, two sets of drawings, required health or safety approvals, and (except garages, carports and garden structures) a foundation and excavation design.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, consolidated to May 23, 2023, s. 11.2](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within 30 days of the date of the permit application;" … "include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or safety," … "include two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of design" … "except for garages, carports and garden structures located on land, include a foundation and excavation design;"
  - Source: [Requirements before applying for a building permit, s. 11.1](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/Requirement%20b4%20applying.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the owner must apply for and obtain a development permit if the building or structure is in an area designated by the District’s current Official Community Plan as a development permit area;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Processing time:** The District's building permit FAQ (dated April 2021) says applications are handled first come, first served and may take upwards of 4-6 weeks, depending on volume during busy seasons and whether more information is requested. No current timeline is posted.
  - Source: [Building Permits FAQ (PDF, April 2021), FAQ, What is the timeline](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20BLDG%20PERMITS%20%283%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Applications may take upwards of 4-6 weeks depending on volume during busy seasons" … "Building Permit Applications are received in priority sequence on a first come first serve basis."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Inspections:** Phone the 24 Hour Inspection Request Line at (250) 550-1515 and leave a voicemail with your request and information. The bylaw requires at least 48 hours' notice for each inspection of a simple building.
  - Source: [Building Information, Building Information page](https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/building-information)
  - Official wording: "Phone in your inspection request at anytime using the 24 Hour Inspection Request Line. Call (250) 550-1515 and leave a voicemail with your request and information."
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, consolidated to May 23, 2023, s. 11.31](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "the owner must give at least 48 hours’ notice to the District when requesting an inspection"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Contact:** Building Department: 250-550-1510, building@coldstream.ca. Inspection request line: (250) 550-1515.
  - Source: [Contact Directory](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory)
  - Official wording: "Building Department 250-550-1510 Email: building@coldstream.ca" … "24 Hour Building Inspection Request Line (250) 550-1515"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021 (consolidated to May 23, 2023)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, consolidated to May 23, 2023, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1758, 2021" … "up to May 23, 2023"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The District of Coldstream's Building Department checks your plans against the BC Building Code and the [Building Bylaw No. 1758](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/), then inspects the work. A permit must be issued before work starts.

A permit is required for any construction, alteration, excavation, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, or change of use or occupancy of a building or structure, unless the work is exempt. The Building Bylaw does not cover accessory buildings under 10 m² that create no hazard and meet zoning siting rules, retaining structures 1.2 m high or less, fences, deck additions unless the deck surface is 0.6 m or more above the ground at any point, or polyethylene-covered agricultural greenhouses. Zoning still applies to exempt structures.

## Steps

1. Check your zone and whether the property is in a development permit area. If it is, a development permit must be obtained first.
2. Get the Building Permit Application Package from the Building Information page. Call the Building Department on 250-550-1510 if you are unsure which documents your project needs.
3. For a simple building, gather the signed form and owner's acknowledgment, a title search made within 30 days, a site plan, floor plans, a cross-section, elevations, cross-sectional details, two sets of drawings, and any required health or safety approvals. Complex buildings and larger projects have more requirements, including registered professionals and letters of assurance.
4. Submit the package with the application fee. The checklist says documents can also be received electronically by email, and drawings are submitted in two sets and also emailed.
5. Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued.
6. Phone the 24 Hour Inspection Request Line at 250-550-1515 and leave a voicemail for each inspection.

## Good to know

- The bylaw requires at least 48 hours' notice for each inspection of a simple building. Do not conceal work until the Building Official has accepted it in writing.
- Re-inspection and after-hours inspection fees apply.
- The 4 to 6 week estimate is from an April 2021 FAQ and depends on volume and on whether more information is requested.
- The pages we read do not say whether the package goes in online, in person or by email. Ask the Building Department before you apply.

## What you'll need

- Signed application form and owner's acknowledgment (an agent needs an Owner's Appointment of an Agent form)
- Title search made within 30 days
- Site plan, floor plans, cross-section, elevations and cross-sectional details, two sets of drawings
- Required health or safety approvals
- Foundation and excavation design (not needed for garages, carports and garden structures)

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Information, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/building-information)
- [Building Permit Application Checklist (for a dwelling)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/94023/)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021 (consolidated to May 23, 2023)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/building-permit.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/building-permit.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/building-permit.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/building-permit.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/building-permit.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, consolidated to May 23, 2023, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Information, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/building-information) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Permits FAQ (PDF, April 2021), District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20BLDG%20PERMITS%20%283%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Permit Application Checklist (for a dwelling), District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/94023/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Requirements before applying for a building permit (PDF), District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/Requirement%20b4%20applying.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Contact Directory, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory) (read 2026-11-06)

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title: "Coldstream fence rules: permits and height limits"
question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Coldstream, and how high can it be?"
place: Coldstream, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Coldstream fence rules: permits and height limits

**Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Coldstream, and how high can it be?

**Short answer:** In Coldstream a fence needs no building permit, but it must meet the Zoning Bylaw. On residential lots the limit is 1.2 m along the front and exterior lot lines and 2 m along the rear and interior lot lines. A retaining wall over 1.2 m high needs a building permit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** No fee for a fence. A retaining wall over 1.2 m high needs a building permit (see building-permit-fees).  
**How long:** Not applicable for a fence.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Planning and Development, 250-545-5304
- Email: Planning and Development, planner@coldstream.ca
- Phone: Building Department, 250-550-1510
- In person: Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Permit:** The Building Bylaw does not apply to fences, so no building permit is needed for a fence. A retaining wall over 1.2 m high needs a building permit. Fences must still meet the zoning rules.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, s. 4.3](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "(c) retaining structures 1.2 m in height or less; (d) fences; (e) bridges, except"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, s. 311.2(1)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "A Building Permit is required for any Retaining Wall greater than 1.2 m in height"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Height, front yard:** Residential lots: 1.2 m along the front and exterior lot lines. Fencing at least 40% transparent (lattice, wrought iron, black chain-link) may be up to 2 m, but nothing may block the clear line of sight at an intersection of a lane, road or controlled-access highway.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, s. 311.1(2)(b)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "a height of 1.2 m along the front and exterior lot lines, excluding fencing with a minimum transparency of 40%(*2) or greater to lands beyond" … "a black chain-linked fence is permitted a maximum height of 2 m;" … "obstruct the clear line of sight entering onto in intersection of a Lane, Road, or Controlled-Access Highway."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Height, side and rear yards:** Residential lots: 2 m along rear and interior lot lines.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, s. 311.1(2)(a)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "a height of 2 m along the rear and interior lot lines;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** A hedge used as a fence may not exceed 1.2 m on a corner lot, measured from 7.5 m from the intersection. Landscaping must not block visibility within 7.5 m of an intersection. The traffic bylaw also bars anything over 1 m high within a 6 m sighting triangle. (Sources differ: The Zoning Bylaw (7.5 m) and the Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009 (6 m, 1 m) set different sightline figures; both apply. The traffic bylaw copy read is not marked as a consolidation, so it may have later amendments.)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, s. 311.1(2)(d), (13)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "the hedge must not exceed a height of 1.2 m on a Corner Lot, measured from a distance of 7.5 m from an intersection" … "Landscaping must not obstruct visibility within 7.5 m from any intersection"
  - Source: [Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, s. 14.a](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/)
  - Official wording: "structure of over one (1) metre in height or any lesser height which constitutes a traffic hazard, within a sighting triangle"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other rules:** Height is measured from the base of the fence to its upper surface; a grading plan may be required on steep slopes. Posts may be up to 10 cm above the fence panel. Fire-resistant materials are required for landscape screens. Pools must be fenced as the Building Bylaw requires. Retaining walls: 2 m maximum.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, ss. 311.1(1), (2)(c), (5), (14), 311.2(2)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "a fire-resistant wood, iron, stone, or noise attenuation fence that is well" … "Fence height is determined by measuring the base of the structure to the upper most surface." … "posts not exceeding a height of 10 cm, measured from the upper most surface of the fence panel;" … "fencing shall be installed around the in-ground Structure, in accordance with Building Bylaw." … "A Retaining Wall must not exceed 2 m in height"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, s. 311.1 (fences) and s. 311.2 (retaining walls); Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, s. 4.3; Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, s. 14.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024"
  - Source: [Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, s. 14](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/)
  - Official wording: "TREES. HEDGES. AND FENCES"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Building Bylaw](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/) does not apply to fences, so no building permit is needed for a fence. Fences must still meet the [Zoning Bylaw](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (s. 311.1), which sets these limits for residential lots:

- **Front and exterior lot lines:** 1.2 m. Fencing that is at least 40% transparent (lattice, wrought iron, black chain-link) may be up to 2 m, but nothing may block the clear line of sight at an intersection of a lane, road or controlled-access highway.
- **Rear and interior lot lines:** 2 m.
- **Retaining walls:** 2 m maximum. A retaining wall over 1.2 m high needs a building permit.

Height is measured from the base of the fence to its upper surface. A grading plan may be required on steep slopes. Posts may be up to 10 cm above the fence panel.

## Steps

1. Find your property lines and your zone.
2. Check the limits above. Commercial and industrial lots have separate limits.
3. Call Planning on 250-545-5304 if the property is within 30 m of a watercourse or in a development permit area, since clearing or alteration may need a development permit.
4. Call the Building Department on 250-550-1510 for a retaining wall over 1.2 m or a pool enclosure.

## Good to know

- On a corner lot, a hedge used as a fence may not exceed 1.2 m, measured from 7.5 m from the intersection, and landscaping must not block visibility within 7.5 m of an intersection. The Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw also bars anything over 1 m high within a 6 m sighting triangle. The two bylaws give different figures and both apply, so use the stricter one.
- In the Kalavista neighbourhood the transparency figure is 33%, and height is measured from the centre line of the fronting road on lots with a slope of 5% or less.
- Landscape screens must use fire-resistant materials. Pools must be fenced as the Building Bylaw requires.
- No rule on electric fencing was found in the Zoning Bylaw. Ask Planning.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/fence-rules.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/fence-rules.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/fence-rules.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/fence-rules.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/fence-rules.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Contact Directory, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory) (read 2026-11-06)

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# Coldstream permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream a shed or other accessory building under 10 m² needs no building permit if it creates no hazard and meets zoning. At 10 m² or more you need one. A deck needs a permit only if its surface is 0.6 m or more above the ground at any point. Garages and carports need a permit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** Based on the value of the work, plus an application fee. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The District's building permit FAQ, dated April 2021, says applications may take upwards of 4-6 weeks. No current timeline is posted.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Department, 250-550-1510
- Email: Building Department, building@coldstream.ca
- Phone: Planning and Development (zoning), 250-545-5304
- In person: Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** A shed or other accessory building under 10 m² needs no building permit if it creates no hazard and is sited as the Zoning Bylaw requires. At 10 m² or more, a building permit is needed.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, s. 4.3(b)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "accessory buildings less than 10 m2 in building area that do not create a hazard, on the condition that the building is sited in accordance with the District’s current Zoning Bylaw;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Decks:** A deck addition needs no building permit unless the deck surface is 0.6 m or more above the ground at any point; it must still meet zoning siting rules.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, s. 4.3(g)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - 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 m or more and on the condition that the deck is sited in accordance with the District’s current Zoning Bylaw;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Garages and carports:** The Building Bylaw has no exemption for garages or carports as such. They are accessory buildings, so a building permit is needed unless the building is under 10 m². The District's FAQ lists attached garage, detached garage and detached garage shop as permit types.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, s. 4.3](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "accessory buildings less than 10 m2 in building area that do not create a hazard"
  - Source: [Building Permits FAQ (PDF, April 2021), FAQ, Proposed Uses](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20BLDG%20PERMITS%20%283%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Detached Garage Shop, Attached Garage, Detached Garage"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning limits:** Set by zone. In R1: accessory buildings up to 4.5 m high, 1.5 m from the rear lot line, up to 112 m² floor area, 50% lot coverage for all buildings. In R2: same height and rear setback, up to 125 m², 35% coverage. Other zones differ.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, ss. 501.4, 502.4 (R1, R2)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Buildings and Structures – 1.5 m" … "Accessory Building or Structure – 4.5 m" … "50% for all Buildings and Structures" … "Accessory Building (a) 112 m2 (*2)" … "35% for all Buildings and Structures" … "(a) 125 m2 (*2)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021 (s. 4.3); Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, s. 4.3](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1758, 2021"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, title](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Building Bylaw No. 1758](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/) (s. 4.3):

- **Shed or other accessory building:** no building permit if it is under 10 m², creates no hazard and is sited as the Zoning Bylaw requires. At 10 m² or more, a building permit is needed.
- **Deck:** a deck addition needs no building permit unless the deck surface is 0.6 m or more above the ground at any point. It must still meet zoning siting rules.
- **Garage or carport:** the bylaw has no exemption for garages or carports as such. They are accessory buildings, so a permit is needed unless the building is under 10 m². The District's FAQ lists attached garage, detached garage and detached garage shop as permit types; carports are not named. For garages and carports the application may omit the foundation and excavation design.

Zoning approval or a development permit may still be needed.

## Steps

1. Find your zone and check the zoning limits (below).
2. Call the Building Department on 250-550-1510 to confirm whether your project needs a permit.
3. If it does, follow the building-permit steps and pay the fees.

## Good to know

- Zoning limits are set by zone, so check your own zone. In R1, accessory buildings may be up to 4.5 m high and 1.5 m from the rear lot line, with up to 112 m² floor area and 50% lot coverage for all buildings. In R2, the height and rear setback are the same, with up to 125 m² and 35% coverage. Other zones, including agricultural and rural zones, differ.
- In R1 and R2 other setbacks also apply: front 6 m, interior 1.5 m and exterior 4 m.
- Exempt structures must still meet zoning.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Information, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/building-information)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021 (consolidated to May 23, 2023)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Permits FAQ (PDF, April 2021), District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20BLDG%20PERMITS%20%283%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Contact Directory, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory) (read 2026-11-06)

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# Coldstream building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream the building permit fee is $12 for each $1,000 of the value of the work, plus a non-refundable application fee of $50, $100 or $150 depending on the value, and a $1,200 security deposit. The District's two sources disagree on when the deposit is paid.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** $12 per $1,000 of value. Application fee $50 (work $5,000 or less), $100 (over $5,000 up to $250,000) or $150 ($250,000 and more). Security deposit $1,200.  
**How long:** Fees are paid with the application and before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Department, 250-550-1510
- Email: Building Department, building@coldstream.ca
- Online: Building Information page, https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/building-information
- In person: Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** No minimum permit fee is stated. The smallest job (work of $5,000 or less) pays a $50 non-refundable application fee plus $12 per $1,000 of value, and a $1,200 security deposit.
  - Source: [Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008, Schedule A, Building, Sched. A s. 1.1, 1.3](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/)
  - Official wording: "Building permit application fee (non-refundable)" … "(a) Value of the work $5,000 or less" … "$12.00 for each $1,000.00 value of work" … "Security Deposit at building permit issuance"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** $12 for each $1,000 of the value of the work. Plumbing: $55 for the first five fixtures, $12 for each additional one. 5% reduction, up to $500, for permits issued under s. 10.5 of the Building Bylaw. The permit fee is doubled (to a maximum of $10,000) if construction starts before a permit is issued.
  - Source: [Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008, Schedule A, Building, Sched. A s. 1.3](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/)
  - Official wording: "$12.00 for each $1,000.00 value of work" … "(a) First five (5) plumbing fixtures" … "(b) Each additional plumbing fixture" … "5% Permit Fee Reduction" … "to a maximum of $500" … "The building permit fee is doubled, to a maximum of $10,000.00, if construction commences before a permit is issued."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** Non-refundable application fee paid when applying: $50 (work $5,000 or less), $100 (over $5,000 up to $250,000), $150 ($250,000 and more).
  - Source: [Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008, Schedule A, Building, Sched. A s. 1.1](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/)
  - Official wording: "(a) Value of the work $5,000 or less" … "(b) Value of the work over $5,000 up to $250,000" … "(c) Value of the work $250,000 and more"
  - Source: [Building Permits FAQ (PDF, April 2021)](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20BLDG%20PERMITS%20%283%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "an application fee of $50, $100 or $150 is required at permit application submission"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** Security deposit $1,200. Demolition or moving permit: $50 non-refundable application plus 1.2% of cost of demolition. Re-inspection $100; special inspection $200; after-hours inspection $400. Manufactured home on surface foundation $230. Solid-fuel appliance or chimney $150. Secondary suite inspection $100 (re-inspection $50). (Sources differ: Conflict on timing of the $1,200 deposit: the fee schedule says 'at building permit issuance', while the Building Bylaw s. 11.8 says it is paid at the time of application. The bylaw wording is followed. Other fees in the schedule include removing a Notice on Title $300 and a property status request $75. Secondary suite inspection fees came in with Amendment Bylaw No. 1880, 2026.)
  - Source: [Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008, Schedule A, Building, Sched. A s. 1.2, 1.4-1.7, 2.8](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/)
  - Official wording: "Security Deposit at building permit issuance" … "1.2% of cost of demolition" … "(a) Reinspection fee (non-refundable) where more than one" … "(c) After-hours inspection fee (non-refundable)" … "(a) on surface foundation" … "(a) Inspection Fee"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, s. 11.8](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "An applicant for a building permit must pay to the District, at the time of the application, a security deposit as set out in the District’s Fees and Charges Bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** Application fee ($50, $100 or $150): cheque, cash or debit with the application, or credit card through the District website's Option Pay (third-party fees). Permit fee: paid before the permit is issued. Security deposit ($1,200): Building Bylaw s. 11.8 says at application; the fee schedule says 'at building permit issuance'. Confirm with the Building Department.
  - Source: [Building Permits FAQ (PDF, April 2021)](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20BLDG%20PERMITS%20%283%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "cheque, cash or debit."
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, ss. 11.7, 11.8](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "the building permit fee prescribed in the District’s current Fees and Charges Bylaw; and" … "at the time of the application, a security deposit"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Checklist (for a dwelling), Building Permit Application Checklist, application fee row](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/94023/)
  - Official wording: "cheque, cash or debit (or through District of Coldstream website Option" … "Pay- credit card with third party fees) system"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008, Schedule A, Development and Infrastructure, Building (ss. 1.1 to 1.10); amended by Bylaw No. 1863, 2025.
  - Source: [Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008, Schedule A, Building](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/)
  - Official wording: "Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008 (CONSOLIDATED)" … "Building permit fees* (Amendment Bylaw No. 1863, 2025)" … "up to August 10, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Fees are set in Schedule A (Building) of the [Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/), as amended by Bylaw No. 1863, 2025. The Building Bylaw requires the fee in the current Fees and Charges Bylaw. No minimum permit fee is stated.

- **Permit fee:** $12 for each $1,000 of the value of the work. Plumbing is $55 for the first five fixtures and $12 for each additional one.
- **Application fee (non-refundable, paid when you apply):** $50 for work of $5,000 or less, $100 for over $5,000 up to $250,000, and $150 for $250,000 and more.
- **Security deposit:** $1,200.
- **Discount:** a 5% reduction, up to $500, for permits issued under s. 10.5 of the Building Bylaw.
- **Late permit:** the permit fee is doubled (to a maximum of $10,000) if construction starts before a permit is issued.

Other fees: demolition or moving permit, $50 non-refundable application plus 1.2% of the cost of demolition; re-inspection $100; special inspection $200; after-hours inspection $400; manufactured home on a surface foundation $230; solid-fuel appliance or chimney $150; secondary suite inspection $100 (re-inspection $50).

## Steps

1. Ask the Building Department what your project needs and its value basis.
2. Pay the application fee when you apply: cheque, cash or debit, or credit card through the District website's Option Pay (third-party fees apply).
3. Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued.
4. Pay the $1,200 deposit at the time the bylaw requires (see below) and confirm the timing with the Building Department.

## Good to know

- **Deposit timing differs between sources.** The Building Bylaw (s. 11.8) says the deposit is paid at the time of application. The fee schedule says "at building permit issuance". The bylaw is followed here; confirm with the Building Department.
- The older Fees & Charges sheet on the Building Information page shows a $55 first-$1,000 tier. It is out of date.
- The sources do not say whether the application fee counts toward the permit fee. It is listed as non-refundable.
- The fee schedule also lists $300 to remove a Notice on Title and $75 for a property status request.

## Official forms and pages

- [Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008 (Schedule A, Building)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/)
- [Building Information, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/building-information)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/building-permit.md)
- [Coldstream permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Coldstream secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008, Schedule A, Building, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Permits FAQ (PDF, April 2021), District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20BLDG%20PERMITS%20%283%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Permit Application Checklist (for a dwelling), District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/94023/) (read 2026-11-06)

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title: "Coldstream zoning: find your zone and what it allows"
question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned in Coldstream and what I can build on it?"
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# Coldstream zoning: find your zone and what it allows

**Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned in Coldstream and what I can build on it?

**Short answer:** To find your zone in Coldstream, use the RDNO Interactive Map linked from the District's Zoning & Mapping page, or Schedule B, the Zoning Bylaw Map. Then read your zone in Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024. Ask Planning for the most recent mapping.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** Free to look up.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Online: Zoning & Mapping page, https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/zoning-mapping
- Phone: Planning and Development, 250-545-5304
- Email: Planning and Development, planner@coldstream.ca
- In person: Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** Use the RDNO Interactive Map linked from the District's Zoning & Mapping page, or Schedule B, the Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF). The bylaw says to see the Planning Department for the most recent updated mapping.
  - Source: [Zoning & Mapping, Zoning & Mapping page](https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/zoning-mapping)
  - Official wording: "Official Community Plan Zoning Bylaw 1838 RDNO Interactive Map" … "All properties within the District of Coldstream are affected by the Zoning Bylaw"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/56951/)
  - Official wording: "*Please see the Planning Department for the most recent updated mapping."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, adopted June 24, 2024; the posted consolidation includes amendments adopted up to June 8, 2026.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/56951/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 adopted June 24, 2024" … "Includes amendments adopted up to June 8, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What the zone controls:** For each zone: permitted uses, number of dwelling units, setbacks, building height, lot coverage, floor area, and subdivision (lot size) rules, plus general regulations, parking, landscaping and signage schedules.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, Schedule A](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "100.4 (1) Under each land use zone, the Permitted Uses Table sets out the Uses, Buildings, and" … "DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 402.4 Development Regulations Table (1) Maximum number of (a) Single-Detached Dwelling with a Secondary Suite; OR" … "401 - AGRICULTURAL FARM ZONE A1 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 401.5 Subdivision Regulations Table (1) Lot Area (a) 10 ha (Minimum) (b) Pan-Handle Lot - Not Permitted"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Contact:** Planning and Development: 250-545-5304 or planner@coldstream.ca; Planner Howie Choy 250-550-1507; Director of Development Services Ryan Roycroft 250-550-1519.
  - Source: [Contact Directory](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory)
  - Official wording: "Planning & Development Department General Inquires 250-545-5304 Email: planner@coldstream.ca" … "Howie Choy Planner 250-550-1507" … "Ryan Roycroft Director of Development Services 250-550-1519"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/56951/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 adopted June 24, 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The District's Zoning & Mapping page links the RDNO Interactive Map and Schedule B, the Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF). The bylaw itself says to see the Planning Department for the most recent updated mapping.

The rules are in [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/), adopted June 24, 2024. The posted consolidation includes amendments adopted up to June 8, 2026 and is for convenience only. Later map changes were made by Bylaws 1851 (2025), 1869 and 1871 (2026).

For each zone the bylaw sets permitted uses, number of dwelling units, setbacks, building height, lot coverage, floor area, and subdivision (lot size) rules. It also has general regulations and schedules for parking, landscaping and signage.

## Steps

1. Open the Zoning & Mapping page and find your property on the RDNO Interactive Map or on Schedule B.
2. Note your zone code (for example R1).
3. Read that zone's tables in the Zoning Bylaw.
4. Check whether the property is in a development permit area.
5. Call Planning on 250-545-5304 or email planner@coldstream.ca to confirm.

## Good to know

- The District's contact directory lists a Planner (Howie Choy, 250-550-1507) and the Director of Development Services (Ryan Roycroft, 250-550-1519).
- The zoning page does not describe the steps for using the RDNO map. Ask Planning if you get stuck.
- Zoning still applies to structures that need no building permit.

## Zones

28 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated for convenience, includes amendments adopted up to June 8, 2026)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/zoning/index.json

Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St

## Official forms and pages

- [Schedule B, Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF)](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2024-06/Schedule%20B%20-%20Zoning%20Bylaw%201838%20Maps.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning & Mapping, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/zoning-mapping) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/56951/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Schedule B, Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF), District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2024-06/Schedule%20B%20-%20Zoning%20Bylaw%201838%20Maps.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Contact Directory, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory) (read 2026-11-06)

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question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Coldstream?"
place: Coldstream, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coldstream
category: Building, renovating and your property
owner: municipal
owner_body: District of Coldstream
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# Coldstream secondary suite and carriage house rules

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream a secondary suite (20.5 m² to 90 m², inside the main building) is a permitted use in the A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R99 zones, and some others. Carriage houses and garden suites are allowed in R1, and in some other zones only on larger lots. You need a building permit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** Building permit fees apply (see building-permit-fees). Secondary suite inspection is $100; re-inspection is $50.  
**How long:** The District's building permit FAQ, dated April 2021, says applications may take upwards of 4-6 weeks. No current timeline is posted.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Planning and Development, 250-545-5304
- Email: Planning and Development, planner@coldstream.ca
- Phone: Building Department, 250-550-1510
- In person: Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** A secondary suite (a self-contained unit inside the main building, 20.5 m² to 90 m²) is a permitted accessory use in the A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R99 zones, and some others. In A2, R2 and R3 it is not permitted on a lot under 1 ha unless an onsite wastewater practitioner or engineer provides a report.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, ss. 200, 401.2, 402.2, 402.6(5), 501.2, 502.2, 503.2](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU), ATTACHED means a non strata titled, self-contained Dwelling Unit located within a Principal Building on the lot" … "The use may also be defined as a Secondary Suite" … "(b) Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached (“Secondary Suite”)" … "A Secondary Suite is not permitted on a lot less than 1 ha, except where a Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner (ROWP) or Professional Engineer provides a report" … "A Secondary Suite is not permitted on a lot less than 1 ha, except where a Registered" … "Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with Single-Detached Dwelling"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Carriage houses and garden suites (detached units, 20.5 m² to 90 m²) are allowed in R1; in R2, R3 and R4 only on a lot of 1 ha or more; in A1 only on a lot of 4 ha or more. In R1 a detached unit is not permitted in the front yard setback area.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, ss. 200, 501.2, 501.6(7), 502.4(1), 401.6(5)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU), DETACHED means a non strata titled, self-contained detached Dwelling Unit" … "(c) Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached i. Carriage House; or ii. Garden Suite" … "Single-Detached Dwelling with a Carriage House or Garden Suite permitted on a lot 1 ha or greater." … "An Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached (ADU) is permitted on a lot 4 ha or greater" … "A Detached ADU is not permitted within a front yard setback area" … "A Detached ADU is permitted on a lot 1 ha or greater." … "An ADU, Detached is permitted on a lot 1 ha or greater, and: (*2)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits:** Suite size: 20.5 m² minimum, 90 m² maximum. R1: single-detached dwelling with up to 2 or 3 ADUs depending on lot size (under or over 280 m²). R2: one secondary suite, or one carriage house or garden suite on 1 ha or more. A1: one suite; no strata titling.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, ss. 200, 501.4, 502.4, 501.6(8)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "In addition, the use shall not exceed 90 m2, and must be a minimum of 20.5 m2." … "(a) Single-Detached Dwelling with up to 2 ADUs" … "(a) Single-Detached Dwelling with up to 3 ADUs;" … "Single-Detached Dwelling with a Secondary Suite; OR" … "Strata titling of an ADU is not permitted."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Parking:** 1 parking space per accessory dwelling unit (in addition to 2 spaces for the single-detached dwelling).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, s. 321.5, Table 2](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Single-Detached Dwelling (a) 2 parking space per Dwelling Unit" … "Accessory Dwelling Unit (a) 1 parking space per Dwelling Unit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permits:** A building permit is required to create a suite (alteration or change of use of a building); the District lists 'Single Family Dwelling with Suite' as a permit type. Secondary suite inspection fees are $100 and re-inspection $50.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, s. 5.1, 5.10](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "A person must not change the use, occupancy or both of a building or structure or a part of a building or structure without first applying for and obtaining a building permit under this Bylaw."
  - Source: [Building Permits FAQ (PDF, April 2021), FAQ, Proposed Uses](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20BLDG%20PERMITS%20%283%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Single Family Dwelling with Suite"
  - Source: [Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008, Sched. A s. 2.8](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/)
  - Official wording: "Secondary Suite Inspection Fees (Policy PLD43)" … "(a) Inspection Fee" … "(b) Re-Inspection Fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024; Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021; Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, title](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, title](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/)
  - Official wording: "DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1758, 2021"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) decides whether a suite is allowed on your lot.

- **Secondary suite:** a self-contained unit inside the main building, 20.5 m² to 90 m². It is a permitted accessory use in the A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R99 zones, and some others. In A2, R2 and R3 it is not permitted on a lot under 1 ha unless an onsite wastewater practitioner or engineer provides a report.
- **Carriage house or garden suite:** a detached unit, 20.5 m² to 90 m². Allowed in R1; in R2, R3 and R4 only on a lot of 1 ha or more; in A1 only on a lot of 4 ha or more. A garden suite is one storey, up to 4.5 m high. A carriage house is two storeys over required parking, up to 8 m. In R1 a detached unit is not permitted in the front yard setback area.

Limits: R1 allows a single-detached dwelling with up to 2 or 3 accessory dwelling units, depending on lot size (under or over 280 m²). R2 allows one secondary suite, or one carriage house or garden suite on 1 ha or more. A1 allows one suite, with no strata titling. Parking is 1 space per accessory dwelling unit, in addition to 2 spaces for the single-detached dwelling.

## Steps

1. Find your zone (see zoning-lookup) and read its secondary suite and detached unit rules.
2. Call Planning on 250-545-5304 to confirm that a suite is allowed on your lot and whether a development permit area applies.
3. Apply for a building permit. The District lists "Single Family Dwelling with Suite" as a permit type.
4. Book the secondary suite inspection ($100; re-inspection $50).

## Good to know

- Other zones (multi-family, commercial and comprehensive development) were not checked. Check your zone.
- No owner-occupancy requirement for suites was found in the Zoning Bylaw. Ask Planning if you want it confirmed.
- A suite cannot be used as a Bed & Breakfast or short-term rental.
- A development permit may be needed first in a development permit area.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
- [Building Information, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/building-information)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/building-permit.md)
- [Coldstream building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Coldstream zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Coldstream short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/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)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/secondary-suite.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/secondary-suite.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/secondary-suite.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/secondary-suite.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/secondary-suite.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, consolidated to June 8, 2026, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/203/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541, 2008, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Permits FAQ (PDF, April 2021), District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20BLDG%20PERMITS%20%283%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Contact Directory, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory) (read 2026-11-06)

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# Coldstream tree removal rules and permits

**Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Coldstream?

**Short answer:** In Coldstream you need a District permit to cut a protected tree over 5 m tall on a parcel of 0.5 ha or more outside the Agricultural Land Reserve. A development permit is also needed to clear vegetation in a riparian area or within 30 m of a watercourse or wetland.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** No tree cutting permit fee was found in the Tree Management Bylaw or the Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw.  
**How long:** Not stated in the bylaw. Ask Planning.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Planning and Development, 250-545-5304
- Email: Planning and Development, planner@coldstream.ca
- In person: Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **When a permit is needed:** A permit is needed to cut a protected tree over 5 m tall (Douglas-fir, ponderosa or lodgepole pine, western red cedar, western larch, western hemlock, subalpine fir, Engelmann spruce). Parcels under 0.5 ha and ALR land are exempt. On larger parcels up to 2 a year need no permit; on slopes over 25% any tree over 5 m needs one. A development permit is also needed to clear vegetation in a riparian area or within 30 m of a watercourse or wetland (OCP).
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995, ss. 2, 3, 4, 5](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1876/)
  - Official wording: "that is greater than five (5) meters in height;" … "No person shall cut down or caused to be cut down a protected tree without first obtaining a permit issued pursuant to this bylaw." … "any parcel less than 0.5 hectares in size;" … "a person may without a permit cut a maximum of two (2) protected trees in one calendar year on any parcel having an area in excess of 0.5 hectares." … "no person shall, without first obtaining a permit, cut down any tree greater than five (5) meters in height, growing on any parcel of land within a Steep Slope Area."
  - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1855, s. 17, OCP s. 17](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/31939/)
  - Official wording: "clearing of vegetation within a riparian area (unless otherwise exempt);" … "land within 30 m of a watercourse or wetland."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Exemptions:** Exempt: land in the Agricultural Land Reserve, parcels under 0.5 ha, trees posing an imminent danger or hazard to persons or property, diseased or infested trees that threaten other trees, parks, highways, District rights of way, and managed forest land.
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995, s. 4.a](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1876/)
  - Official wording: "to a tree on land that is included within the Agricultural Land Reserve" … "to any tree that constitutes an imminent danger or hazard to persons or property;" … "to any tree which is diseased or infested with parasites and which threatens the health of other trees." … "any parcel less than 0.5 hectares in size;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Replacement trees:** A tree cut or damaged in violation of the bylaw or a permit must be replaced within three months by a tree planted and maintained on the same parcel. A permit application needs an arborist or forester report, and protective barriers must be put up around retained trees.
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995, ss. 6, 9](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1876/)
  - Official wording: "that tree shall be replaced within three months by a tree planted and maintained on the same parcel." … "be accompanied by a report by an arborist or registered forester certifying that the proposed cutting down of protected trees" … "protective barriers surrounding trees to be retained shall be installed before tree cutting;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **City trees:** The Tree Management Bylaw does not apply to parks or highways. In a park, no one may cut, remove or damage a tree without a permit (Parks Bylaw s. 7.1). On a highway, trees may not be cut or removed without a road usage permit ($50). Planting trees in a boulevard needs the District's written permission. Branches must be 2.75 m above a highway.
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995, s. 4.a(1), (4)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1876/)
  - Official wording: "to highways, the soil and freehold of which are vested in the Crown or title to which is registered in the name of the District;"
  - Source: [Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, ss. 14.b, 15.b](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/)
  - Official wording: "or cut down or remove trees or timber growing on a highway" … "cut down or remove trees, grass, shrubs, plants, bushes and hedges, fences, signs or other things erected by the District on a highway;" … "trees or shrubs on such property to extend over the highway at a height of less than 2.75"
  - Source: [Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, s. 7.1(g)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/)
  - Official wording: "deface, cut, remove, destroy, or damage any tree, shrub, plant, object, structure, water" … "Except as authorized by a permit, and strictly in accordance with any conditions, restrictions,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** A fine of up to $2,000 for each offence; each day is a separate offence and each tree cut is a separate offence. No fixed ticket amount for Bylaw No. 1198 appears in the District's ticketing schedules.
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995, s. 10](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1876/)
  - Official wording: "Every person who commits an offence against this bylaw is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000.00 for each offence." … "Where more than one tree is cut down, removed or damaged in violation of this bylaw, a separate offence is committed in respect of each tree."
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, Schedule 5](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "BYLAW NO. 1549, 2009 SECTION FINE 1. Over-height tree/shrub/plant/fence 14.a. $100.00 2. Tree/shrub over highway 14.b. $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995, s. 1](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1876/)
  - Official wording: "THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM TREE MANAGEMENT BYLAW NO. 1198, 1995"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The District's [Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1876/) dates from 1995. Two sets of rules apply: the tree bylaw, and the development permit areas in the Official Community Plan (Bylaw 1855).

**Tree bylaw.** A permit is needed to cut a protected tree over 5 m tall: Douglas-fir, ponderosa or lodgepole pine, western red cedar, western larch, western hemlock, subalpine fir or Engelmann spruce. Parcels under 0.5 ha and land in the Agricultural Land Reserve are exempt. On larger parcels up to 2 trees a year need no permit, and permit-based cutting is limited to 10% of the parcel area per year. On slopes over 25%, any tree over 5 m needs a permit.

**OCP.** A development permit is also needed to clear vegetation in a riparian area or within 30 m of a watercourse or wetland. The Geotechnical Hazard area (slopes of 20% or more) asks for a tree management plan to remove mature trees.

## Steps

1. Check the species, height, parcel size and slope, and whether the land is in the ALR.
2. Call Planning on 250-545-5304 before cutting near water or on a slope.
3. Apply for a permit. The application needs an arborist or forester report, and protective barriers must go up around retained trees.
4. Replace any tree cut or damaged in violation of the bylaw or a permit, within three months, with a tree planted and maintained on the same parcel.

## Good to know

- Also exempt: trees posing an imminent danger or hazard to persons or property, diseased or infested trees that threaten other trees, parks, highways, District rights of way, and managed forest land.
- The bylaw does not apply to parks or highways. In a park, no one may cut, remove or damage a tree without a permit (Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw s. 7.1). On a highway, trees may not be cut or removed without a road usage permit ($50). Planting in a boulevard needs the District's written permission.
- The fine is up to $2,000 for each offence. Each day and each tree cut counts as a separate offence. No fixed ticket amount for this bylaw appears in the District's ticketing schedules.
- The bylaw refers to the old Zoning Bylaw No. 931, 1986, so confirm current rules with Planning.

## Official forms and pages

- [Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1876/)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Coldstream fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/fence-rules.md)
- [Coldstream bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/tree-removal.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/tree-removal.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/tree-removal.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/tree-removal.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/tree-removal.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/tree-removal.md)

## Sources

- [Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1876/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1855, s. 17, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/31939/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Contact Directory, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory) (read 2026-11-06)

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# Coldstream garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

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

**Short answer:** The District of Coldstream does not offer a curbside garbage collection program. Residents hire a private contractor. Curbside recycling is provided through Recycle BC, not the District. The RDNO runs landfill and transfer-station drop-off.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** No District garbage charge, since the District does not collect. Private contractors set their own prices. Landfill drop-off fees are set by the RDNO (for example refuse $120 per tonne, minimum $10, in 2026).  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Online: District garbage and recycling page, https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/public-works-utilities/garbage-recycling
- Online: RDNO solid waste management, https://www.rdno.ca/rdno-services/solid-waste-management
- Phone: District of Coldstream Municipal Hall, 250-545-5304 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **How often:** The District does not offer a curbside garbage collection program. Residents hire a private contractor. Curbside recycling is provided through the Recycle BC program, not the District.
  - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage & Recycling](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/public-works-utilities/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "The District does not offer a curbside garbage collection program." … "This service is provided through the RecycleBC program, not the District of Coldstream."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management, Regional District of North Okanagan, Curbside Collection Information](https://www.rdno.ca/rdno-services/solid-waste-management)
  - Official wording: "you must engage the services of a private contractor as there are no municipally provided garbage collection in these areas."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Finding your day:** None set. Coldstream has no municipal garbage collection, so there is no District collection day.
- **Carts:** None set. Coldstream has no municipal garbage collection, so there is no District cart program.
- **Setting carts out:** Under the Wildlife Feeding and Attractant Regulation Bylaw, refuse containers may be set out for collection only on the designated collection day between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and must be removed from the collection location by 7:00 p.m. that day.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Wildlife Feeding and Attractant Regulation Bylaw No. 1828, 2023, s. 10](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/93936/)
  - Official wording: "set out for collection only on the designated day of collection between 5:00 am and" … "be removed from the collection location by 7:00 pm on the designated day of collection."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits and extra garbage:** None set. Coldstream has no municipal garbage collection, so there is no District bag limit.
- **Fee:** None set. Coldstream has no municipal garbage collection, so there is no District garbage charge.
- **Bylaw:** No bylaw sets garbage collection in Coldstream. The District's Wildlife Feeding and Attractant Regulation Bylaw No. 1828, 2023 sets container set-out times; the RDNO Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3021, 2024 sets landfill and transfer-station fees.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Wildlife Feeding and Attractant Regulation Bylaw No. 1828, 2023, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/93936/)
  - Official wording: "BYLAW NO. 1828, 2023"
  - Source: [Waste Fees, Regional District of North Okanagan, Diversion & Disposal Fees](https://www.rdno.ca/wastefees)
  - Official wording: "Fees for all RDNO Solid Waste Management Facilities are listed in the Municipal Solid Waste Management Amendment Bylaw No. 3021, 2024."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The District of Coldstream does not offer a curbside garbage collection program. Residents hire a private contractor. Curbside recycling is provided through the Recycle BC program, not the District. The RDNO does not run curbside collection of recycling, garbage, or yard and garden waste either.

Because there is no municipal collection, there is no District collection day, cart program, bag limit or garbage charge. Private contractors set their own days, containers and prices. No bylaw sets garbage collection in Coldstream.

## Steps

1. Hire a private garbage contractor. Ask the District's garbage and recycling page or Municipal Hall for contacts.
2. Check the Recycle BC site for curbside recycling.
3. For items you take yourself, use the RDNO's landfill or transfer stations. Fees are set in the RDNO's Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3021, 2024.

## Good to know

- Under the District's [Wildlife Feeding and Attractant Regulation Bylaw 1828](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/93936/>), refuse containers may be set out for collection only on the designated collection day between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and must be removed from the collection location by 7:00 p.m. that day.
- A container set out outside the allowed times is a $150 bylaw notice ($75 early, $300 late) or a $750 municipal ticket.
- Landfill refuse was $120 per tonne, with a $10 minimum, in 2026. Check the RDNO waste fees page for current rates.

## Official forms and pages

- [Garbage and Recycling, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/public-works-utilities/garbage-recycling)
- [RDNO Waste Fees](https://www.rdno.ca/wastefees)
- [Wildlife Feeding and Attractant Regulation Bylaw No. 1828, 2023](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/93936/)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/yard-waste.md)
- [Coldstream backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/backyard-fire.md)
- [Coldstream bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/garbage-collection.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/garbage-collection.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/garbage-collection.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/garbage-collection.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/garbage-collection.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Garbage and Recycling, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/public-works-utilities/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Solid Waste Management, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/rdno-services/solid-waste-management) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Wildlife Feeding and Attractant Regulation Bylaw No. 1828, 2023](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/93936/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Waste Fees, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/wastefees) (read 2026-11-06)

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title: Coldstream yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Coldstream?"
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# Coldstream yard waste collection and drop-off

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

**Short answer:** Coldstream has no regular curbside yard waste collection. Residential yard and garden waste can be dropped off free at the Greater Vernon Landfill, 120 Birnie Road (RDNO). The District also runs a free seasonal curbside Wood Chipping Initiative for woody debris, by registration.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Free for residential yard and garden waste at the Greater Vernon Landfill, and the chipping program is free for Coldstream residents. Bulk yard and garden waste is charged ($43 per tonne, minimum $10, in 2026).  
**How long:** The chipping program runs in the fall; its schedule and registration deadline are set each year.  
**Where:**
- In person: Greater Vernon Landfill, 120 Birnie Road (Summer (March 1 to November 30) Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter (December 1 to February 28) the same, but closed Sunday.)
- Online: Wood Chipping Initiative (registration), https://www.coldstream.ca/wood-chipping
- Phone: District of Coldstream Municipal Hall, 250-545-5304 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** No regular curbside yard waste collection: the RDNO does not provide it, and the District has no garbage or organics collection. The District runs a free, seasonal curbside Wood Chipping Initiative for woody debris, by registration (fall schedule and registration deadline set each year).
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management, Regional District of North Okanagan, Curbside Collection Information](https://www.rdno.ca/rdno-services/solid-waste-management)
  - Official wording: "The RDNO does not provide curbside collection services for recycling, garbage and yard & garden waste."
  - Source: [Wood Chipping Initiative](https://www.coldstream.ca/wood-chipping)
  - Official wording: "The Wood Chipping Initiative offers residents a free curbside pickup service to help reduce wildfire risk around homes." … "This is a curbside-only service."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to set it out:** Chipping program: material under 6 inches in diameter, butt ends all one direction toward the road, at the curb (not on the road), a maximum of six piles each no larger than 3 ft x 3 ft x 8 ft, not tied or wrapped with wire, rope, plastic or paper. At the landfill, yard and garden waste must be debagged.
  - Source: [Wood Chipping Initiative, Program Details; Accepted Materials](https://www.coldstream.ca/wood-chipping)
  - Official wording: "Materials must be under 6” in diameter and piled with the butt ends all in one direction, pointing to the road." … "Pick up is limited to a maximum of six (6) piles, no larger than 3'x3'x8'." … "Material tied or wrapped with wire, rope, or anything non-compostable (such as plastic or paper) is not accepted."
  - Source: [Waste Facilities, Regional District of North Okanagan, FAQ](https://www.rdno.ca/wastefacilities)
  - Official wording: "No, if you bring Yard & Garden Waste it must be debagged."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Drop-off:** Greater Vernon Landfill, 120 Birnie Road. Summer (March 1 to November 30): Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter (December 1 to February 28): same, Sunday closed. Also free for residential yard waste: Lumby, Kingfisher and Armstrong/Spallumcheen (limited quantities).
  - Source: [Greater Vernon Diversion and Disposal Facility, RDNO, Hours](https://www.rdno.ca/rdno-services/solid-waste-management/diversion-disposal-facilities/greater-vernon-ddf)
  - Official wording: "120 Birnie Road, 4 km south of Vernon on Highway 97" … "SUMMER (March 1 - November 30)" … "Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am to 4:00pm" … "WINTER (December 1 - February 28)" … "Sunday: Closed" … "open regular hours during all Statutory Holidays except Christmas Day and New Years Day."
  - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Yard Waste](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/public-works-utilities/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "The Greater Vernon Diversion and Disposal Facility, located at 120 Birnie Road, offers free yard waste drop-off to Coldstream residents."
  - Source: [Wood Chipping Initiative, Alternative Yard Waste Disposal Options](https://www.coldstream.ca/wood-chipping)
  - Official wording: "You can still drop off residential yard and garden waste for free at the following facilities:" … "Kingfisher Transfer Station" … "Armstrong/Spallumcheen Diversion & Disposal Facility (in limited quantities)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cost:** Free for residential yard and garden waste at the Greater Vernon Landfill; the chipping program is also free for Coldstream residents. Bulk yard and garden waste is charged ($43 per tonne, minimum $10, in 2026).
  - Source: [Waste Fees, Regional District of North Okanagan, Weight Based Fees effective January 1, 2026](https://www.rdno.ca/wastefees)
  - Official wording: "Yard and Garden Waste - Residential | tonne | $0.00 | $0.00" … "Yard and Garden Waste - Bulk | tonne | $43.00 | $10.00"
  - Source: [Wood Chipping Initiative, Cost](https://www.coldstream.ca/wood-chipping)
  - Official wording: "The chipping program is FREE for Coldstream residents."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not accepted:** Not accepted in the curbside chipping program: roots, dirt or rocks; thorns or invasive species; stumps; fabric; fencing; leaves; gardening waste; commercial pruning or tree disposal material; netting. Stumps are charged separately at the landfill (logs and stumps, clean and grindable, $36 per tonne in 2026).
  - Source: [Wood Chipping Initiative, NOT Accepted Materials](https://www.coldstream.ca/wood-chipping)
  - Official wording: "Roots, dirt or rocks" … "Thorns or invasive species" … "Gardening waste" … "Commercial pruning or tree disposal material"
  - Source: [Waste Fees, Regional District of North Okanagan, Weight Based Fees](https://www.rdno.ca/wastefees)
  - Official wording: "Logs and Stumps - Clean and Grindable | tonne | $36.00 | $15.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** No bylaw sets yard waste collection in Coldstream. Landfill fees are set in the RDNO Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3021, 2024.
  - Source: [Waste Fees, Regional District of North Okanagan, Diversion & Disposal Fees](https://www.rdno.ca/wastefees)
  - Official wording: "Fees for all RDNO Solid Waste Management Facilities are listed in the Municipal Solid Waste Management Amendment Bylaw No. 3021, 2024."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

There is no regular curbside yard waste collection: the RDNO does not provide it, and the District has no garbage or organics collection.

- **Drop-off:** residential yard and garden waste is free at the Greater Vernon Landfill, 120 Birnie Road. Lumby, Kingfisher and Armstrong/Spallumcheen facilities are also free options, with limited quantities.
- **Chipping:** the District runs a free, seasonal curbside Wood Chipping Initiative for woody debris, by registration. The fall schedule and registration deadline are set each year.

## Steps

1. For the landfill, debag yard and garden waste before you unload.
2. Landfill hours, summer (March 1 to November 30): Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter (December 1 to February 28): the same, but Sunday closed.
3. For chipping, register on the District's wood chipping page and set out material under 6 inches in diameter, butt ends all one direction toward the road, at the curb (not on the road). Use a maximum of six piles, each no larger than 3 ft x 3 ft x 8 ft. Do not tie or wrap with wire, rope, plastic or paper.

## Good to know

- **Not accepted in curbside chipping:** roots, dirt or rocks; thorns or invasive species; stumps; fabric; fencing; leaves; gardening waste; commercial pruning or tree disposal material; netting.
- Bulk yard and garden waste at the landfill is charged ($43 per tonne, minimum $10, in 2026). Stumps are charged separately (logs and stumps, clean and grindable, $36 per tonne in 2026).
- No list of materials refused as yard waste at the landfill was found. Ask the RDNO.
- No bylaw sets yard waste collection in Coldstream. Landfill fees are set in the RDNO Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3021, 2024.
- Open burning of debris is a separate, permit-only matter (see the backyard fire answer).

## Official forms and pages

- [Wood Chipping Initiative, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/wood-chipping)
- [Greater Vernon Diversion and Disposal Facility, RDNO](https://www.rdno.ca/rdno-services/solid-waste-management/diversion-disposal-facilities/greater-vernon-ddf)
- [RDNO Waste Fees](https://www.rdno.ca/wastefees)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/garbage-collection.md)
- [Coldstream backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/backyard-fire.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/yard-waste.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/yard-waste.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/yard-waste.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/yard-waste.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/yard-waste.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Wood Chipping Initiative, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/wood-chipping) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Garbage and Recycling, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/public-works-utilities/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Solid Waste Management, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/rdno-services/solid-waste-management) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Greater Vernon Diversion and Disposal Facility, RDNO](https://www.rdno.ca/rdno-services/solid-waste-management/diversion-disposal-facilities/greater-vernon-ddf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Waste Facilities, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/wastefacilities) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Waste Fees, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/wastefees) (read 2026-11-06)

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title: Coldstream watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Coldstream?"
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# Coldstream watering restrictions

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Coldstream water is run by Greater Vernon Water (RDNO). Year-round restrictions at the Normal stage apply at all times: sprinkling lawns up to 3 days a week by odd or even address. The RDNO can tighten to Stages 1 to 4. Check rdno.ca/restrictions for the current stage.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of North Okanagan, https://www.rdno.ca)  
**Cost:** Using water against the restrictions is "wasting water": RDNO bylaw notice $100 ($80 if paid early); repeat offence $400 ($320 early). RDNO ticket $100, repeat $400. On conviction in court $200 to $2,000 plus costs.  
**How long:** Irrigation season is April 15 to September 15, which the RDNO may change.  
**Where:**
- Online: Greater Vernon Water restrictions (current stage), https://www.rdno.ca/restrictions
- Phone: Regional District of North Okanagan (Greater Vernon Water), 250-550-3700
- Phone: Public Works after hours (water emergencies), 250-545-5304

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Coldstream water is regulated by Greater Vernon Water (RDNO). Year-round restrictions at the 'Normal' stage are the default at all times; the RDNO may move to Stage 1 (dry), 2, 3 or 4 (emergency) when supply is short. The irrigation season is April 15 to September 15, which the RDNO may change.
  - Source: [Water and Sewer, Water & Sewer](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/public-works-utilities/water-sewer)
  - Official wording: "Water (regulated by Greater Vernon Water)"
  - Source: [RDNO Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (consolidated June 2026), s. J.1, s. 2 definitions; Schedule A](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BL_2545_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "is the default water restriction in place at all times," … "Irrigation Season means the five (5) month period from April 15th to September 15th" … "STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4"
  - Source: [Water Restrictions, Greater Vernon Water, RDNO, Greater Vernon Water Restrictions](https://www.rdno.ca/gvw/restrictions)
  - Official wording: "If you are a resident, business, or agricultural water user within the City of Vernon or District of Coldstream, then yes, this applies to you."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Sprinkling schedule:** At the Normal stage, lawn and aesthetic garden sprinkling is allowed up to 3 days a week. Manual sprinklers: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.; odd addresses Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; even addresses Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. Automatic timer systems: 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. on the same days.
  - Source: [RDNO Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A (Normal column)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BL_2545_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Watering allowed between 6am-10am" … "and 7pm-12am up to 3 days per week." … "Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday" … "Wednesday, Friday, Sunday" … "Watering allowed between 12am-6am"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Allowed at any time:** At the Normal stage, handheld sprinkling (spring-loaded nozzle on a hose, or a watering can) and micro jet or drip irrigation are allowed at any time. Food gardens and fruit trees follow the same sprinkling restrictions as lawns for the system in use. Higher stages are stricter.
  - Source: [RDNO Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A (Normal column)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BL_2545_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anytime" … "Follow Lawn and Aesthetic Garden" … "Watering restrictions, as noted above"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **New lawns:** Normal and Stage 1: follow the supplier's watering schedule, then resume the regular restrictions after 2 weeks (sod) or 6 weeks (seed). Stage 2: an RDNO sprinkling permit is required (2 weeks for sod; 6 weeks for seed, started before April 30 or after Sept. 1). Stage 3 and 4: no new permits issued.
  - Source: [RDNO Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, line E](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BL_2545_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Follow supplier recommended watering schedule." … "resume watering as per Lawn &" … "RDNO sprinkling permit required." … "STAGE 2 (VERY DRY): RDNO sprinkling permit required. Sod requires 2 week permit to be displayed on lawn." … "STAGE 3 (EXTREMELY DRY): No new permits issued or renewed for lawns." … "NORMAL: Follow supplier recommended watering schedule."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Using water against the restrictions is listed as 'wasting water': RDNO bylaw notice $100 ($80 if paid early); repeat offence $400 ($320 early). RDNO ticket: $100, repeat $400. On conviction in court: $200 to $2,000 plus costs.
  - Source: [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909, Appendix 6 (Bylaw 2909)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Wasting Water H.3.a, $100.00 $80.00 Yes" … "Repeat offence L $400.00 $320.00 No"
  - Source: [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908, Schedule G (Bylaw 2908)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Wasting Water H.3.b and $100.00 $400.00"
  - Source: [RDNO Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (consolidated June 2026), s. H.3.a, s. Q.1](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BL_2545_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "use water in contravention of Schedule “A” – Greater Vernon Water – Water Use" … "not less than $200.00 and not more than $2000.00 for each offence"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Regional District of North Okanagan Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (Schedule A: Water Use Restriction Stages).
  - Source: [RDNO Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (consolidated June 2026), title](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BL_2545_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A Bylaw to Regulate the Use of Water in the" … "Greater Vernon Water Service Area"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Coldstream water is regulated by Greater Vernon Water, run by the RDNO under its [Water Use and Regulation Bylaw 2545](<https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BL_2545_C.pdf>). The Normal stage is the default at all times. When supply is short the RDNO can move to Stage 1 (dry), 2, 3 or 4 (emergency), which cut the allowed days and methods.

**At the Normal stage:**
- Lawn and aesthetic garden sprinkling is allowed up to 3 days a week.
- Manual sprinklers: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Odd addresses Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; even addresses Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.
- Automatic timer systems: 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. on the same days.

## Steps

1. Check the current stage at rdno.ca/restrictions before you water.
2. Water by your address (odd or even) on the days and in the hours above, or the stricter ones for the current stage.
3. For new sod or seed, see below, and confirm with Greater Vernon Water at 250-550-3700.

## Good to know

- At the Normal stage, handheld sprinkling (a spring-loaded nozzle on a hose, or a watering can) and micro jet or drip irrigation are allowed at any time. Food gardens and fruit trees follow the same sprinkling restrictions as lawns for the system in use. Higher stages are stricter.
- **New lawns:** at Normal and Stage 1, follow the supplier's watering schedule, then resume the regular restrictions after 2 weeks (sod) or 6 weeks (seed). At Stage 2 an RDNO sprinkling permit is required (2 weeks for sod; 6 weeks for seed, started before April 30 or after Sept. 1). At Stage 3 and 4 no new permits are issued.
- Irrigation season is April 15 to September 15, which the RDNO may change.
- The District does not ticket water offences. The RDNO enforces the bylaw: a bylaw notice for wasting water is $100 ($80 if paid early), or $400 ($320 early) for a repeat; the RDNO ticket is $100, or $400 for a repeat. The GVW page says stage restrictions are enforced with warnings, fines or shut-off.

## Official forms and pages

- [Greater Vernon Water restrictions, RDNO](https://www.rdno.ca/gvw/restrictions)
- [Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BL_2545_C.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/water-restrictions.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/water-restrictions.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/water-restrictions.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/water-restrictions.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/water-restrictions.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Water Restrictions, Greater Vernon Water, RDNO](https://www.rdno.ca/gvw/restrictions) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (consolidated June 2026) (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BL_2545_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Water and Sewer, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/public-works-utilities/water-sewer) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)

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# Coldstream dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream, dog licences come from the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), not the District. Every dog three months or older needs one. The fee is $25 a year, with no separate rate for spayed or neutered dogs.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of North Okanagan, https://www.rdno.ca)  
**Cost:** $25 a year (one fee, no spay/neuter rate). Late fee $15 after the expiry date; replacement tag $5; registered guide or service dog $0 with a certificate. Fees are non-refundable. Fine for an unlicensed dog: municipal ticket $300, or bylaw notice $300 ($240 if paid early).  
**How long:** Under the bylaw a licence expires one year after the date it was issued. Get a licence within 30 days of the dog becoming an inhabitant of the service area.  
**Where:**
- Online: Buy or renew online (DocuPet), https://rdno.docupet.com
- Phone: DocuPet licensing, 1-855-249-1370
- In person: RDNO office, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC
- In person: District of Coldstream office, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: RDNO Dog Control, 250-541-3647

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog three months of age or older in the RDNO Dog Control service area, which includes Coldstream, must be licensed and wear its tag. The bylaw requires a licence within 30 days of the dog becoming an inhabitant of the service area.
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 8, s. 9](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall keep, harbour or have in their possession any Dog unless a Licence has been obtained within (30) days of the Dog becoming an inhabitant within the Service Area." … "as soon as his or her Dog is three (3) months of age"
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan, Dog Licensing Information](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense)
  - Official wording: "All dogs three (3) months or older living in North Okanagan must have a license and wear a valid license tag."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Issued by:** The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Dog Control service, through its DocuPet licensing program. The District of Coldstream does not run dog control; its office is one place to buy a licence in person.
  - Source: [Dog Control, Licencing and Park Use, Dog Licencing](https://www.coldstream.ca/bylaw/dog-control-dog-parks)
  - Official wording: "Dog Control and Licencing Services in the District are provided through the North Okanagan Regional District (RDNO)."
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan, Dog Licensing Information](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense)
  - Official wording: "The Regional District provides Dog Control services and the DocuPet Dog Licensing Program for the Greater Vernon/White Valley service area" … "District of Coldstream 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $25 a year. The RDNO fee schedule lists a single annual licence fee and does not give a separate fee for spayed or neutered dogs.
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan, Fee Categories](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense)
  - Official wording: "Annual Dog License Fee $25"
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), Schedule A (as amended by Bylaw 2949)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Annual Licence Fee effective January 1, 2023 $25.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $25 a year. The RDNO fee schedule lists a single annual licence fee and does not give a separate fee for dogs that are not spayed or neutered.
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan, Fee Categories](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense)
  - Official wording: "Annual Dog License Fee $25"
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), Schedule A (as amended by Bylaw 2949)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Annual Licence Fee effective January 1, 2023 $25.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees and discounts:** Late fee $15 if renewal is after the expiry date. Replacement tag $5. Registered guide or service dog: $0 with a certificate. A licence can be transferred to a new owner if you rehome the dog (no transfer fee is listed). Fees are non-refundable.
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan, Fee Categories](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense)
  - Official wording: "Late Fee $15" … "Replacement Tag $5" … "Registered Service Dog $0" … "If you rehome your dog, the existing license can be transferred to the new owner" … "License fees are non-refundable"
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), Schedule A](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Late Fee (in addition to Annual Licence Fee if licence is unpaid"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Under the bylaw a licence expires one year after the date it was issued, so renew on or before that date to avoid the $15 late fee. (Sources differ: The RDNO licence page says 'Licenses are good for a calendar year and expire on the date of purchase', which is unclear. Bylaw s. 11 (one year from issue) is followed.)
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 11, s. 12](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Every Licence issued under this Bylaw shall expire one (1) year from the date the Licence was issued."
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan, Dog Licensing Information](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense)
  - Official wording: "A $15 late fee would apply if renewal is after the license expiry date."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to get one:** Online at rdno.docupet.com; by phone with DocuPet at 1-855-249-1370; or in person at the RDNO office (9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream), the District of Coldstream office (9901 Kalamalka Road) or the Village of Lumby. Check hours before going.
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan, Where do I go to get a licence?](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense)
  - Official wording: "Online: Visit rdno.docupet.com to register or renew your license." … "By Phone: Call DocuPet by phone at 1-855-249-1370 to process your dog license over the phone." … "9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9" … "District of Coldstream 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Keeping an unlicensed dog: municipal ticket $300; or bylaw notice $300 ($240 if paid early). Nuisance dogs and repeat offences are charged double.
  - Source: [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908, Schedule E (Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Keeping an Unlicensed Dog 8 $300.00" … "Nuisance Dogs are charged double the applicable Fine."
  - Source: [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909, Schedule A, Appendix 4 (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Keeping an Unlicensed Dog 8 $300.00 $240.00 Yes" … "Nuisance Dogs are charged double the applicable Penalty."
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan, Dog Licensing Information](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense)
  - Official wording: "Failure to license a dog, could result in a fine of $300 for Keeping an Unlicensed Dog."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 1](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as “Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021”"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The RDNO's Dog Control service, not the District of Coldstream, runs dog licensing in Coldstream under its [Dog Control Bylaw 2881](<https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf>). Every dog three months or older in the service area must be licensed and wear its tag. The fee schedule lists one annual fee of $25 and no separate rate for spayed or neutered dogs.

## Steps

1. Buy a licence online at rdno.docupet.com, by phone with DocuPet at 1-855-249-1370, or in person at the RDNO office, the District of Coldstream office or the Village of Lumby. Check hours before going.
2. Get the licence within 30 days of the dog becoming an inhabitant of the service area.
3. Put the tag on your dog.
4. Renew on or before the date one year after the licence was issued.

## Good to know

- A renewal after the expiry date adds a $15 late fee. A replacement tag is $5.
- A registered guide or service dog is $0 with a certificate.
- If you rehome the dog, the licence can be transferred to the new owner. No transfer fee is listed.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- An unlicensed dog can bring a municipal ticket of $300, or a bylaw notice of $300 ($240 if paid early). Nuisance dogs and repeat offences are charged double.
- The RDNO licence page words the expiry differently from the bylaw. Confirm your renewal date with the RDNO.
- Leash rules and the 3-dog limit are in the related answers.

## Official forms and pages

- [RDNO Dog Licensing page](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense)
- [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dog-licence.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/dog-licence.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-licence.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/dog-licence.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/dog-licence.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Dog Control, Licencing and Park Use, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/bylaw/dog-control-dog-parks) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)

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# Coldstream dog leash rules and off-leash areas

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream, a dog away from its owner's property must be on a leash of 2 metres or less, unless it is in a signed dog park. Off-leash parks are Coldstream Valley Estates, Creekside, Lavington, Stenquist, Vi-Morphet and the designated area at Pumphouse Beach. A dog at large costs $150.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Dog at large (RDNO): municipal ticket $150, or bylaw notice $150 ($120 if paid early). Off leash contrary to the rules (s. 24): $100. Dog off leash in a District park: bylaw notice $50 ($25 early, $100 late), or municipal ticket $100.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: RDNO Dog Control, 250-541-3647
- Online: District page on dog control and dog parks, https://www.coldstream.ca/bylaw/dog-control-dog-parks

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** Off the owner's property a dog must be on a leash held by a person able to restrain it, or inside a signed dog park. In District parks and public spaces dogs must be leashed at all times except in areas signed off-leash, and are allowed only in the listed dog parks.
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 5 (definition of At Large), s. 20](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "is not securely attached to a Leash held by a person who has the ability to restrain the Dog" … "No Owner shall cause or permit his or her Dog to be At Large within the Service Area."
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014, s. 9.1, 9.2(a)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/)
  - Official wording: "have the dog leashed at all times except in areas designated as off-leash by a sign posted by the District;" … "A person must not bring, cause, or allow any dog to enter upon or be in a park or outdoor public space, except in an area designated in “Schedule A” as a Dog Park"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Maximum leash length:** 2 metres at most. An aggressive or dangerous dog in a public place must be on a leash of 1 metre at most and muzzled.
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 5 (definition of Leash), s. 31](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "no more than 2 metres in length" … "controlled on a Leash securely held and with a maximum length of one (1) metre"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Off-leash areas:** Signed off-leash dog parks: Coldstream Valley Estates, Creekside Park, Lavington Park, Stenquist Park, Vi-Morphet Dog Park, and Pumphouse Beach (designated area only). Carry a leash, keep the dog in sight and under control. Maximum 4 dogs at a time in a dog park.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014, Schedule A (Bylaw 1879, 2026)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/)
  - Official wording: "Coldstream Valley Estates, intersection of Upland Drive and Ridgemont Drive" … "Creekside Park, bounded by Kalamalka Road, Kidston Road, Quirk Drive and Coldstream Creek" … "Lavington Park, 6401 Lavington Way" … "Stenquist Park, 9255 Heritage Lane off Paisley Drive" … "Vi-Morphet Dog Park, 8309 Buchanan Road" … "Pumphouse Beach, 13210 Westkal Road – in designated area only"
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 25, s. 26](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Owner shall take, or allow, more than four (4) Dogs at one time to enter upon or be in a Dog Park." … "The Owner has in his or her possession a Leash to control the Dog;" … "The Owner maintains visual sight and verbal control of his or her Dog at all times;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** Dogs are banned from every District park and outdoor public space except the listed dog parks (or with a permit). RDNO's bylaw also keeps dogs off public beaches, swimming areas and parkland unless signed on-leash or a dog park. Aggressive or dangerous dogs are also banned from sports fields, playgrounds and school grounds.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014, s. 9.1; Schedule A](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/)
  - Official wording: "A person must not bring, cause, or allow any dog to enter upon or be in a park or outdoor public space, except in an area designated in “Schedule A” as a Dog Park" … "Westkal Beach, 7615 Westkal Road" … "Lochhaven Park, 30 Lochhaven Court and 11515 Wyatt Court"
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 23, s. 32](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Owner shall allow an Aggressive Dog or a Dangerous Dog into any sports field, playground, public beach, swimming area, Parkland, off-Leash Dog Park, or school grounds at any time." … "Every Owner of a Dog must ensure that the Dog does not enter upon and remain within any" … "public beaches, swimming areas, or Parkland unless the public beach, swimming area or" … "Parkland is designated by signage as an on-Leash area or a Dog Park."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cleaning up:** Owners must carry a suitable means of removing a dog's excrement in any public place and promptly remove and dispose of any excrement the dog leaves in a public place or on another person's property.
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 28](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "have in their possession a suitable means of facilitating the removal of the Dog’s excrement;" … "their Dog excrement deposited on any Public Place and property other than property owned by the Dog Owner, is promptly removed and disposed of."
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014, s. 9.2(b)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/)
  - Official wording: "promptly remove any feces deposited by the dog and dispose of appropriately;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Dog at large (RDNO): municipal ticket $150, or bylaw notice $150 ($120 if paid early). Off-leash contrary to the rules (s. 24): $100. Dog off-leash in a District park: bylaw notice $50 ($25 early, $100 late), or municipal ticket $100.
  - Source: [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908, Schedule E (Bylaw 2908)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dog At Large 20 $150.00" … "Off-Leash contrary to requirements 24 $100.00"
  - Source: [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909, Appendix 4 (Bylaw 2909)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dog At Large 20 $150.00 $120.00 Yes"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013, Appendix 8, Parks bylaw](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "9.2(a) Dog Off-Leash in park $50 $25 $100 No"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012, Schedule 9, Parks bylaw](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "29. Dog off-leash in park 9.1(a) $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (dogs at large, leashes, dog parks); District of Coldstream Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014 (dogs in District parks).
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 1](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as “Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021”"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/)
  - Official wording: "Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Off the owner's property, a dog must be on a leash held by a person able to restrain it, or be inside a signed dog park. The leash can be 2 metres at most. The [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw 2881](<https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf>) sets these rules, and RDNO Dog Control enforces them.

In District parks and public spaces, the District's [Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw 1651](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/>) applies. Dogs must be leashed at all times except in areas signed off-leash, and are allowed only in the listed dog parks.

## Steps

1. Use a leash of 2 metres or less outside your property.
2. For off-leash time, go to a signed dog park: Coldstream Valley Estates, Creekside Park, Lavington Park, Stenquist Park, Vi-Morphet Dog Park, or the designated area at Pumphouse Beach.
3. Carry a leash, keep your dog in sight and under control, and keep to 4 dogs at a time in a dog park.
4. Carry a way to remove your dog's waste and pick up promptly after it, in any public place or on another person's property.

## Good to know

- Dogs are banned from every District park and outdoor public space except the listed dog parks (or with a permit). The RDNO bylaw also keeps dogs off public beaches, swimming areas and parkland unless signed on-leash or a dog park.
- An aggressive or dangerous dog in a public place must be on a leash of 1 metre or less and muzzled.
- A dog at large is a $150 municipal ticket, or a $150 bylaw notice ($120 if paid early). Off leash contrary to the rules is $100. Off leash in a District park is a $50 bylaw notice ($25 early, $100 late) or a $100 municipal ticket.
- To report a dog problem, call RDNO Dog Control at 250-541-3647.

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Control, Licencing and Park Use, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/bylaw/dog-control-dog-parks)
- [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
- [Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Dog Control, Licencing and Park Use, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/bylaw/dog-control-dog-parks) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Dog Control, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/dog-control) (read 2026-11-06)

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

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream, the RDNO Dog Control Bylaw covers aggressive and dangerous dogs. An Animal Control Officer decides whether a dog is aggressive or dangerous. Outside the home these dogs must be secured, and in public they must be on a leash of 1 metre or less and muzzled. Report to RDNO Dog Control at 250-541-3647.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of North Okanagan, https://www.rdno.ca)  
**Cost:** No separate licence fee for aggressive or dangerous dogs found (one $25 licence fee). Impound fees for aggressive dogs are $200, $500, then $1,000. Tickets (municipal ticket / bylaw notice): see Good to know.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: RDNO Dog Control, 250-541-3647
- Email: RDNO Dog Control, dogbylaw@rdno.ca
- Online: RDNO Dog Control (online complaint form), https://www.rdno.ca/dog-control
- Phone: BC SPCA (animal cruelty), 1-855-622-7722

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** An Animal Control Officer decides. An aggressive dog is one with a known tendency to chase or menace people, has attacked or bitten (or tried to) a person or animal, or has been designated aggressive by the officer, BC SPCA, RCMP, a veterinarian, another local government or a court. A dangerous dog has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal.
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 5 definitions, s. 56](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "has attacked, bitten, or caused injury to, or attempted to attack, bite, or cause Injury to, a" … "has been designated or found to be an Aggressive Dog by an Animal Control Officer, the BC SPCA, the RCMP," … "means any Dog that has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic" … "The Animal Control Officer may determine whether a Dog is a Nuisance Dog, Aggressive Dog, or Dangerous Dog for the purposes of the Bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Rules for owners:** Outside the home the dog must be kept in a secure fence or enclosure. In a public place it must be on a leash of 1 metre at most and muzzled. It is banned from sports fields, playgrounds, beaches, parkland, off-leash parks and school grounds. Owners of dangerous dogs must post signs on all sides of the property next to a public place.
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 29, 30, 31, 32, Schedule B](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Dog must be kept within a secure Fence or Enclosure." … "wearing a Muzzle securely fastened." … "No Owner shall allow an Aggressive Dog or a Dangerous Dog into any sports field, playground, public beach, swimming area, Parkland, off-Leash Dog Park, or school grounds at any time." … "posted on all sides of the property adjacent to a Public Place;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Licence fee:** None set. The bylaw's schedule has one annual licence fee and no separate fee for aggressive or dangerous dogs.
- **How to report:** Report an aggressive dog or bite to RDNO Dog Control through its online complaint form, by email at dogbylaw@rdno.ca or by phone at 250-541-3647 (DOGS). Animal cruelty concerns go to the BC SPCA at 1-855-622-7722; in an emergency call 9-1-1.
  - Source: [Dog Control, Regional District of North Okanagan, Submit a Dog Complaint; Contact(s)](https://www.rdno.ca/dog-control)
  - Official wording: "Report barking, off-leash, aggressive dog, dogs at large, lost or found dogs." … "dogbylaw@rdno.ca 250-541-3647 (DOGS)" … "must be directed to the BC SPCA at 1-855-622-7722. In an emergency situation, call 9-1-1."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket / bylaw notice (early payment): no dangerous-dog sign $500 / $500 (no discount); unsecured aggressive dog $300 / $300 ($240); aggressive dog not muzzled and leashed, or in a prohibited place $300 / $300 ($240); dog bites a person $500 / $500 ($400); attacks another animal $200 / $200 ($160). Nuisance dogs and repeat offences are charged double.
  - Source: [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908, Schedule E (Bylaw 2908)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Failure to post Dangerous Dog signage 29 $500.00" … "Unsecured Aggressive Dog 30 $300.00" … "Dog bites, inflicts injury, assaults or otherwise 21.b $500.00" … "21.d $200.00 assaults or otherwise attacks any other animal" … "Nuisance Dogs are charged double the applicable Fine."
  - Source: [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909, Appendix 4 (Bylaw 2909)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Unsecured Aggressive Dog 30 $300.00 $240.00 No" … "Aggressive Dog in prohibited area 32 $300.00 $240.00 No" … "Failure to post Dangerous Dog" … "Nuisance Dogs are charged double the applicable Penalty." … "Failure to post Dangerous Dog 29 $500.00 $500.00 No signage" … "Dog bites, inflicts injury, assaults or 21.b $500.00 $400.00 No otherwise attacks a person"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 1](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as “Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021”"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw 2881](<https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf>), an Animal Control Officer decides whether a dog is aggressive or dangerous.

- **Aggressive:** the dog has a known tendency to chase or menace people, has attacked or bitten (or tried to) a person or animal, or has been designated aggressive by the officer, the BC SPCA, the RCMP, a veterinarian, another local government or a court.
- **Dangerous:** the dog has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal.

## Steps

1. Report an aggressive dog or a bite to RDNO Dog Control through its online complaint form, by email at dogbylaw@rdno.ca or by phone at 250-541-3647.
2. Report animal cruelty to the BC SPCA at 1-855-622-7722. In an emergency call 9-1-1.
3. If you own a dog that has been designated, keep it in a secure fence or enclosure outside the home. In a public place keep it on a leash of 1 metre or less and muzzled.
4. To get an impounded aggressive dog back, hand in a signed Application for Release of Aggressive Dog.

## Good to know

- These dogs are banned from sports fields, playgrounds, beaches, parkland, off-leash parks and school grounds.
- Owners of dangerous dogs must post signs on all sides of the property next to a public place.
- Impound fees for aggressive dogs are $200, $500, then $1,000. The bylaw's schedule lists one annual licence fee and no separate fee for aggressive or dangerous dogs.
- Tickets, as municipal ticket / bylaw notice (early payment): no dangerous-dog sign $500 / $500 (no discount); unsecured aggressive dog $300 / $300 ($240); aggressive dog not muzzled and leashed, or in a prohibited place $300 / $300 ($240); dog bites a person $500 / $500 ($400); attacks another animal $200 / $200 ($160).
- Nuisance dogs and repeat offences are charged double.

## Official forms and pages

- [RDNO Dog Control page](https://www.rdno.ca/dog-control)
- [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Dog Control, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/dog-control) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)

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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in Coldstream

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream, you can keep no more than 3 dogs per owner on a lot. The RDNO Dog Control Bylaw sets that limit. We found no limit on cats. Backyard hens have their own limits in the District's Zoning Bylaw.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Municipal ticket $100, or bylaw notice $100 ($80 if paid early). Nuisance dogs and repeat offences are charged double.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: RDNO Dog Control, 250-541-3647
- Phone: District of Coldstream Municipal Hall, 250-545-5304 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Dogs allowed:** No more than 3 dogs per owner on a lot within a municipal boundary, so on any lot in Coldstream.
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 6](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Owner shall have more than three (3) Dogs on: a. a lot within a municipal boundary; or,"
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan, Dog Licensing Information](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense)
  - Official wording: "Maximum of three dogs allowed per single-family dwelling."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cats allowed:** None set. No bylaw that was found limits the number of cats in Coldstream.
- **Other animal limits:** Backyard hens: up to 4 on urban lots (R1, R2 zones); up to 6 on rural residential lots (R3, R4 zones, as hobby farm). No roosters in R1 and R2. See the backyard chickens answer for coop rules.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, s. 501.6(10), 502.6(8)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Urban Agriculture is restricted to the keeping of up to 4 hens, and:" … "not more than 4 hens; and"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, s. 503.6(9), 504.6(7)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "up to 6 hens;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Exceptions:** The 3-dog limit excludes registered guide dogs living with the person they assist, owners in the Guide Dog in Training Program, and RCMP dogs. Puppies under 3 months old are not "Dogs" under the bylaw. The Zoning Bylaw allows a dog kennel on a parcel of 2 ha or more.
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 7](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "any Dog registered as a Guide Animal and which resides with the person for whom the" … "any Owner registered in the Guide Dog in Training Program; or" … "any Dog used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police." … "“Dog” means an animal of the canine species over the age of three (3) months;"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, s. 401.6(21)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "A Dog kennel is permitted on a parcel with a minimum lot area of 2 ha or greater."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket $100; or bylaw notice $100 ($80 if paid early). Nuisance dogs and repeat offences are charged double.
  - Source: [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908, Schedule E (Bylaw 2908)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "More than (3) Dogs 6 $100.00"
  - Source: [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909, Appendix 4 (Bylaw 2909)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "More than (3) Dogs 6 $100.00 $80.00 Yes"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (dogs); District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (hens, kennels).
  - Source: [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated), s. 1](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as “Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021”"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw 2881](<https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf>) allows no more than 3 dogs per owner on a lot within a municipal boundary, so on any lot in Coldstream. The RDNO enforces it.

No bylaw we found limits the number of cats. The RDNO's dog bylaw covers dogs only, and no District cat bylaw is listed.

## Steps

1. Count the dogs you keep on your lot. The limit is 3 per owner.
2. Licence each dog with the RDNO (see the dog licence answer).
3. If you want more dogs, or are unsure how the limit applies to a kennel, ask RDNO Dog Control at 250-541-3647.

## Good to know

- The 3-dog limit excludes registered guide dogs living with the person they assist, owners in the Guide Dog in Training Program, and RCMP dogs.
- Puppies under 3 months old are not "dogs" under the bylaw.
- The District's [Zoning Bylaw 1838](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/>) allows a dog kennel on a parcel of 2 ha or more. The bylaws do not say whether a licensed kennel is exempt from the 3-dog limit.
- Backyard hens: up to 4 on urban lots (R1, R2 zones) and up to 6 on rural residential lots (R3, R4 zones). No roosters in R1 and R2. See the backyard chickens answer.
- Going over the dog limit can bring a municipal ticket of $100, or a bylaw notice of $100 ($80 if paid early).

## Official forms and pages

- [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/how-many-pets.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/how-many-pets.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/how-many-pets.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/how-many-pets.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/how-many-pets.md)
- [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/how-many-pets.md)

## Sources

- [RDNO Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Dog Licensing, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/doglicense) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)

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# Coldstream backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream, you can keep hens in the urban R1 and R2 zones (up to 4) and the rural R3 and R4 zones (up to 6). No roosters in R1 and R2. No permit or registration for hens is stated. Rules are in the Zoning Bylaw.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** No permit or registration fee for keeping hens is stated.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: District of Coldstream Municipal Hall (Development Services), 250-545-5304 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Online: Zoning map, https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/zoning-mapping

## Key facts

- **Hens allowed:** Yes, in the urban R1 and R2 zones (in R1 only on a lot with a Single-Detached Dwelling and not more than 1 ADU) and, as hobby farm agriculture, in the rural R3 and R4 zones.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 501.6(10) (R1)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "restricted to a lot with a Single-Detached Dwelling and not more than 1" … "Urban Agriculture is restricted to the keeping of up to 4 hens, and:"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 502.6(8) (R2)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Urban Agriculture is restricted to the following:" … "not more than 4 hens; and"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 503.6(9) (R3), 504.6(7) (R4)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "The keeping of animals under a Hobby Farm Agriculture use is limited to the following:" … "up to 6 hens;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Most hens:** 4 hens in the R1 and R2 zones; 6 hens in the R3 and R4 zones.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 501.6(10), 502.6(8)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Urban Agriculture is restricted to the keeping of up to 4 hens, and:" … "not more than 4 hens; and"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 503.6(9), 504.6(7)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "up to 6 hens;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Roosters:** No roosters in the R1 and R2 zones. The R3 and R4 hobby-farm rules do not mention roosters.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 501.6(10)(e)(vii), 502.6(9)(d)(vii)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA); and vii. no roosters permitted. DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM ZONING BYLAW NO. 1838, 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Coop rules:** R1 and R2: hens need a coop, run and enclosure with at least 0.4 m² of enclosed area per hen; not in the front yard setback area, at least 3 m from all other lot lines; kept clean, dry and free of odours; manure removed; no slaughter or euthanizing on the premises; follow CFIA biosecurity procedures.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 502.6(9) (R2); same wording in s. 501.6(10) (R1)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "all hens must be provided a coop, run, and enclosure;" … "must have a minimum enclosed area of 0.4 m2 per hen;" … "not permitted to be located within a front yard setback area, and a minimum of 3 m from all remaining lot lines;" … "hens are not euthanized or slaughtered on the premises;" … "adhere to Biosecurity Procedures recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA); and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit or registration:** Not confirmed. No permit, licence or registration for hens is stated in the bylaw or District pages read.
- **Bees:** Allowed in some zones: up to 2 beehives and nucleus colonies in the R2 zone; up to 6 in the R3 and R4 zones. The R1 urban-agriculture rule lists hens only.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 502.6(8)(b) (R2)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "not more than 2 beehives and nucleus colonies."
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 503.6(9)(b), 504.6(7)(b)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "up to 6 beehives and nucleus colonies;"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 200 (definition)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "BEEKEEPING means the keeping and maintaining of bees or beehives on a lot occupied by the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other livestock:** R1 and R2: urban agriculture is limited to hens (and bees in R2). R3 and R4: on a lot of 2 ha or more, up to 4 common livestock (cattle, cows, goats, horses, sheep, pigs or a combination); on 4 ha or more, up to 8. Some ALR-linked horse and cattle uses are excluded from these limits.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 503.6(9)(c)-(f), 504.6(7)(c)-(f)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "on a lot 2 ha or greater, up to 4 common livestock, including cattle, cows," … "on a lot 4 ha or greater, up to 8 common livestock is permitted; (*2)" … "excludes lands where the keeping of horses is tied to a farm operation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The District's [Zoning Bylaw 1838](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/>) allows hens in the urban R1 and R2 zones (in R1 only on a lot with a single-detached dwelling and not more than 1 accessory dwelling unit) and, as hobby farm agriculture, in the rural R3 and R4 zones. Check your lot's zone on the District's zoning map.

- **R1 and R2:** up to 4 hens. No roosters.
- **R3 and R4:** up to 6 hens. The rules do not mention roosters.
- **Bees:** up to 2 beehives and nucleus colonies in R2, and up to 6 in R3 and R4. The R1 rule lists hens only.
- **Other livestock:** in R1 and R2, urban agriculture is limited to hens (and bees in R2). In R3 and R4, up to 4 common livestock (cattle, cows, goats, horses, sheep, pigs or a combination) on a lot of 2 ha or more, and up to 8 on 4 ha or more.

## Steps

1. Find your zone on the zoning map.
2. In R1 or R2, build a coop, run and enclosure with at least 0.4 m² of enclosed area per hen. Keep it out of the front yard setback area and at least 3 m from all other lot lines.
3. Keep it clean, dry and free of odours, and remove the manure.
4. Follow Canadian Food Inspection Agency biosecurity procedures. Do not slaughter or euthanize hens on the premises.

## Good to know

- No permit, licence or registration for hens is stated in the bylaw or the District pages we read. Ask Development Services if unsure.
- The R3 and R4 hobby-farm rules give a hen count but no coop size or setback; they refer to the A1 zone for agricultural setbacks.
- Ducks and other fowl are not named in the R1 to R4 conditions. The A1 and A2 agricultural zones allow agriculture, which the bylaw defines to include keeping goats, horses, fowl, poultry and rabbits.
- Some site-specific zones have their own rules. Ask before you buy birds.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)

## Related questions

- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Coldstream](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/how-many-pets.md)
- [Coldstream zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Coldstream dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/dog-licence.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/backyard-chickens.md)

## Sources

- [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Zoning Mapping, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/business-development/zoning-mapping) (read 2026-11-06)

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title: Coldstream RV, boat and trailer parking rules
question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Coldstream?"
place: Coldstream, British Columbia, Canada
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# Coldstream RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream, no vehicle may stay parked on a public road for more than 48 hours, and camping on any road is banned. On your lot, RV storage depends on lot size under the Zoning Bylaw. Parking over 48 hours is a $25 bylaw notice or $100 municipal ticket.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** Parked on a highway over 48 hours: bylaw notice $25 ($15 if paid early, $50 late), or municipal ticket $100. Unlawful use of land (zoning): bylaw notice $150 ($100 early, $200 late), or municipal ticket $175.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Compliance Officer, 250-550-1503 (Regular office hours)
- Email: Bylaw Compliance, bylaw@coldstream.ca
- Phone: Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP non-emergency, 250-545-7171

## Key facts

- **On the street:** No parking on a highway (public road) for a continuous period of more than 48 hours, or for the main purpose of storing or repairing a vehicle, or so that it blocks traffic. Camping on any highway is prohibited, day or night. Parking at a signed Kalamalka Lake public access is banned 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. where posted.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, s. 8.a, s. 11, s. 18.b](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/)
  - Official wording: "on any highway for a continuous period exceeding 48 hours;" … "upon any highway for the principal purpose of storing or repairing any" … "No person shall camp either by night or by day on any highway within the District of" … "It shall be an offence to park or leave parked any vehicle or trailer at any public"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **On your property:** RV or travel trailer (outdoor storage): lot 280 to 500 m², 1 unit up to 6 m long; over 500 m² but under 1 ha, 1 up to 11 m; 1 ha or more, 1 (2 on 4 ha or more). A boat, off-road vehicle or utility trailer must be parked or stored on the driveway, at least 1 m from all lot lines, in an accessory building, or in the rear yard setback area (listed as alternatives).
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 301.12(1), (2)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "The outdoor storage of a Recreation Vehicle (RV) is permitted under the following: (*2)" … "Minimum lot area of 280 m2, i. 1 RV, Class B (e.g. Camper Van)," … "travel trailer, or a mounted Truck" … "1 RV or travel trailer not exceeding" … "11 m in length." … "up to 2 RVs, travel trailers, or any" … "A watercraft, off-road utility vehicle (ORV), and/or utility trailer must be parked or stored:" … "a minimum of 1 m from all lot lines;" … "(b) a minimum of 1 m from all lot lines;" … "(c) within an Accessory Building; or"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Living in an RV:** On a street: no camping, day or night. On a lot: an RV may be a temporary residence only during new construction under an active Building Permit, on a lot of 0.4 ha or more, with no permanent service connection or foundation, and with a registered covenant and a letter of credit (Zoning Bylaw s. 301.11).
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, s. 11](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall camp either by night or by day on any highway within the District of"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 301.11(1)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "A Temporary Residence is permitted during the period of new construction of a Principal" … "Building on a residential lot, under the following conditions:" … "must be on a parcel with a minimum of lot area of 0.4 ha or greater;" … "allows for a Recreation Vehicle (RV) to be used as a Temporary Residence" … "a Restrictive Covenant must be registered, pursuant to the Land Title Act," … "an irrevocable unconditional Letter of Credit (LOC) from a chartered bank"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Parked on a highway over 48 hours: bylaw notice $25 ($15 early; $50 late), or municipal ticket $100. Parked for storing or repairing: same amounts. Unlawful use of land (zoning): bylaw notice $150 ($100 early; $200 late), or municipal ticket $175. No ticket is listed for camping on a highway.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013, Appendix 4](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "Parked on any highway for a 8.a. (4) continuous period $25 $15 $50 Yes"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012, Schedule 5](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "Parked on any highway for a continuous period exceeding 48 $100.00"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013, Appendix 1](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "Unlawful use of Land, Building, or 100.1 $150 $100 $200 Yes"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012, Schedule 2](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "3. Unlawful use of Land, Building or Structure 100.1(8) $175.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Coldstream Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009 (street parking, camping); Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (on-property storage, temporary residence).
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, title](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/)
  - Official wording: "Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

**On the street:** under the [Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw 1549](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/>), no vehicle may park on a highway (public road) for a continuous period of more than 48 hours, for the main purpose of storing or repairing it, or so that it blocks traffic. Camping on any highway is prohibited, day or night. Parking at a signed Kalamalka Lake public access is banned from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. where posted.

**On your property:** the [Zoning Bylaw 1838](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/>) limits outdoor storage of an RV or travel trailer by lot size:
- lot of 280 to 500 m²: 1 unit up to 6 m long;
- over 500 m² but under 1 ha: 1 unit up to 11 m;
- 1 ha or more: 1 unit (2 on 4 ha or more).

A boat, off-road vehicle or utility trailer must be parked or stored on the driveway, at least 1 m from all lot lines, in an accessory building, or in the rear yard setback area.

## Steps

1. Do not leave a vehicle, RV or trailer on the road for more than 48 hours.
2. Store your RV on your lot within the length and number limits for your lot size.
3. Keep stored units out of any statutory right-of-way or easement.
4. To report a problem, call Bylaw Compliance at 250-550-1503.

## Good to know

- Living in an RV: not allowed on a street. On a lot, an RV may be a temporary residence only during new construction under an active building permit, on a lot of 0.4 ha or more, with no permanent service connection or foundation, and with a registered covenant and a letter of credit.
- The Zoning Bylaw states a 280 m² minimum for RV storage. What applies on a smaller lot is not stated, so ask Bylaw Compliance.
- Parking over 48 hours, or for storing or repairing, is a $25 bylaw notice ($15 early, $50 late) or a $100 municipal ticket. Storing against the zoning rules falls under "unlawful use of land": a $150 bylaw notice ($100 early, $200 late) or a $175 municipal ticket.
- No ticket is listed for camping on a highway.

## Official forms and pages

- [Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Coldstream zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Coldstream unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/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)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [District of Coldstream Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/530/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Bylaw Compliance, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/contact-us/contact-directory/bylaw-compliance) (read 2026-11-06)

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question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Coldstream?"
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# Coldstream noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

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

**Short answer:** Coldstream's Noise Regulation Bylaw bans noise that disturbs neighbours at any hour and sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. Construction noise over the limits is restricted before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday. The ticket is $250. Call Bylaw Compliance at 250-550-1503.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $250 for disturbing noise, amplified sound or construction noise ($200 if paid early, $300 late); $100 for bird or animal noise ($50 early, $150 late). Municipal ticket $250, or $100 for animal noise.  
**How long:** Bylaw Compliance responds within 10 business days.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Compliance Officer, 250-550-1503 (Regular office hours)
- Email: Bylaw Compliance, bylaw@coldstream.ca
- Phone: After-hours security line, 778-871-0986 (Daily, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Phone: Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP non-emergency, 250-545-7171
- Phone: RDNO Dog Control (barking dogs), 250-541-3647

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No one may make or cause a noise, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people nearby. Owners and occupiers must not allow such noise on their property. Amplified sound and animal noise that unduly disturbs are also banned. These rules do not apply if the measured sound is within the Schedule B limits.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017 (consolidated to July 28, 2025), s. 5(1), 5(2), 5(5)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/)
  - Official wording: "A person must not make or cause a noise in or on a public or private place that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity." … "Subsections (1) through (4) do not apply if the specific sound level can be practically" … "measured and the specific sound level does not exceed the permitted outdoor sound levels at the point of reception as set out in Schedule ‘B’."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Quiet hours:** No fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise; the general ban applies at all times. The bylaw does set lower decibel limits at night: 'daytime' is 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays and holidays; any other time is 'nighttime'.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017 (consolidated to July 28, 2025), s. 2(1) definitions; Schedule B](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/)
  - Official wording: "the hours of 7:00 am to 11:00 pm Monday through Saturday; or" … "the hours of 9:00 am to 11:00 pm on a Sunday or holiday;" … "“nighttime” means any period of any day not specifically defined as daytime;"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017 (consolidated to July 28, 2025), Schedule B](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/)
  - Official wording: "Quiet 55 45 60 50 70 70"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Construction hours:** Monday to Saturday: no construction, demolition, excavation or filling that exceeds the sound limits before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m. Sunday: not before 8:30 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and no contractor hired for profit unless working with the owner or tenant. Written Building Official approval can allow other hours where necessary. Lawn and garden power equipment: not before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017 (consolidated to July 28, 2025), s. 8(2), 8(4)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/)
  - Official wording: "A person must not, on a day Monday through Saturday before 7:00 am or after 9:00 pm, construct, erect, reconstruct, alter, repair or demolish any building or thing or excavate or fill in land in any manner which causes the specific sound" … "A person must not, on a Sunday before 8:30 am or after 5:00 pm, construct, erect, reconstruct, alter, repair or demolish any building or thing or excavate or fill land in any manner which causes the specific sound" … "before 7:00 am or after 9:00 pm." … "the Building Official may give written approval to carry on the work that is found to be"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other limits:** Decibel limits by zone and time of day (Schedule B), with 5 dBA added for tonal or impulsive sound. Outdoor public address systems need a permit or agreement from the District. Engine (Jacobs) brakes are banned except in an emergency. Exempt: emergency work, emergency vehicles, normal farm practices in the ALR, household equipment such as pool pumps, and permitted events. RDNO's dog bylaw separately bans excessive barking over 5 minutes at a time.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017 (consolidated to July 28, 2025), s. 8(1), 8(3), 9](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/)
  - Official wording: "A person must not operate any outdoor public address system in the District without first having obtained a permit, license, or similar agreement granted by the District." … "normal farm practices conducted in accordance with the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act within the agricultural land reserve;" … "“impulsive sound adjustment” means a 5 dBA increase applied to a specific sound"
  - Source: [https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf, s. 17](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Every Owner of a Dog must ensure that the Dog does not create Excessive Barking for a period of more than five (5) minutes or sporadically for a period of more than 15 minutes."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, business hours:** District of Coldstream Bylaw Compliance Officer, 250-550-1503, bylaw@coldstream.ca. Service is during regular office hours, with a response within 10 business days. For barking dogs call RDNO Dog Control at 250-541-3647.
  - Source: [Bylaw Compliance](https://www.coldstream.ca/contact-us/contact-directory/bylaw-compliance)
  - Official wording: "Cory Bashuk, Bylaw Compliance Officer 250-550-1503 Email bylaw@coldstream.ca" … "Bylaw Compliance services are provided during regular office hours and will be responded to within 10 business days."
  - Source: [Dog Control, Regional District of North Okanagan, Contact(s)](https://www.rdno.ca/dog-control)
  - Official wording: "The Township of Spallumcheen provides dog control services within the boundaries of the Township of Spallumcheen. Please visit http://www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca for more information. Contact Us ## Contact(s) Dog Control dogbylaw@rdno.ca 250-541-3647 (DOGS)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, after hours:** No District noise line after hours is listed. The Bylaw Compliance page lists an after-hours security line, daily 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., 778-871-0986. The RCMP can also enforce the Noise Bylaw; the non-emergency number is 250-545-7171 (emergency 9-1-1).
  - Source: [Bylaw Compliance](https://www.coldstream.ca/contact-us/contact-directory/bylaw-compliance)
  - Official wording: "After Hours Security Issues Available daily from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM Phone: 778-871-0986"
  - Source: [Contact Directory | District of Coldstream, R.C.M.P](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory)
  - Official wording: "R.C.M.P 250-545-7171 More Info: 3402-30th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E5"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017 (consolidated to July 28, 2025), s. 2(1)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/)
  - Official wording: "shall include a Peace Officer or member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;"
  - Source: [Police Services, Reporting Crime and Safety Concerns](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/protective-services/police-services)
  - Official wording: "Emergency: 9-1-1 - Non-emergency: (250) 545-7171"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $250 for disturbing noise, amplified sound or construction noise ($200 if paid early; $300 late); $100 for a bird or animal noise ($50 early; $150 late). Municipal ticket: $250, or $100 for animal noise.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013, Appendix 5](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "5(1) Noise which disturbs $250 $200 $300 Yes" … "Noise from bird or animal which" … "Construction noise which 8(4)(a) $250 $200 $300 Yes"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012, Schedule 6](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "1. Noise which disturbs 5(1) $250.00" … "4. Noise from bird/animal which disturbs 5(4) $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Coldstream Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017 (consolidated to July 28, 2025), s. 1](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM NOISE REGULATION BYLAW NO. 1694,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Noise Regulation Bylaw 1694](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/>) bans any noise, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people nearby. Owners and occupiers must not allow such noise on their property. Amplified sound and animal noise that unduly disturbs are also banned. The rules do not apply if the measured sound is within the bylaw's Schedule B decibel limits.

There are no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. The bylaw does set lower decibel limits at night: "daytime" is 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays and holidays, and any other time is "nighttime".

## Steps

1. Report noise to the Bylaw Compliance Officer at 250-550-1503 or bylaw@coldstream.ca during regular office hours. For barking dogs call RDNO Dog Control at 250-541-3647.
2. After hours, the Bylaw Compliance page lists a security line at 778-871-0986, daily 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. The RCMP can also enforce the bylaw; the non-emergency number is 250-545-7171. In an emergency call 9-1-1.

## Good to know

- **Construction, Monday to Saturday:** no construction, demolition, excavation or filling that exceeds the sound limits before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
- **Construction, Sunday:** not before 8:30 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and no contractor hired for profit unless working with the owner or tenant. Written Building Official approval can allow other hours where necessary.
- Lawn and garden power equipment: not before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
- Day and night limits in Schedule B are in decibels by zone, for example 55 dBA day and 45 dBA night in a residential quiet zone receiving sound from another quiet zone. Add 5 dBA for tonal or impulsive sound.
- Outdoor public address systems need a permit or agreement from the District. Engine (Jacobs) brakes are banned except in an emergency.
- Exempt: emergency work, emergency vehicles, normal farm practices in the ALR, household equipment such as pool pumps, and permitted events.
- The RDNO's dog bylaw separately bans excessive barking over 5 minutes at a time.
- The bylaw also allows court penalties of up to $10,000.

## Official forms and pages

- [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/)
- [Bylaw Compliance, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/contact-us/contact-directory/bylaw-compliance)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Coldstream dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/dog-leash-rules.md)
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## 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)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/noise-rules.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/noise-rules.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/noise-rules.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/noise-rules.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/noise-rules.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [District of Coldstream Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017 (consolidated to July 28, 2025)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Bylaw Compliance, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/contact-us/contact-directory/bylaw-compliance) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Police Services, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/protective-services/police-services) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Dog Control, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/dog-control) (read 2026-11-06)
- [https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2881_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Contact Directory | District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory) (read 2026-11-06)

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

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream, report an unsightly property to the Bylaw Compliance Officer at 250-550-1503 or bylaw@coldstream.ca. The Unsightly Premises Bylaw bans rubbish, wrecked vehicles, brush and noxious weeds. A bylaw notice is $100; a municipal ticket is $50.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $100 ($50 if paid early, $150 late). Municipal ticket $50. On conviction in court $100 to $2,000 plus costs.  
**How long:** Bylaw Compliance responds within 10 business days. The bylaw sets no time to comply.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Compliance Officer, 250-550-1503 (Regular office hours)
- Email: Bylaw Compliance, bylaw@coldstream.ca
- Online: District contact form, https://www.coldstream.ca/contact

## Key facts

- **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must not let water, rubbish or noxious, offensive or unwholesome matter collect around their premises, or let the property become or remain unsightly. 'Unsightly' includes filth, discarded or disused materials, garbage, dismantled trailers, boats, machinery, brush, and wrecked vehicles. They must keep property clear of brush, trees and noxious weeds, control caterpillars and insects, and remove graffiti. Exterior lights must not disturb neighbours.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1129, 1993, s. 2, s. 3, s. 4](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1361/)
  - Official wording: "No owner or occupier of real property shall allow such property to become or to remain" … "Unsightly includes, but is not limited to, filth, discarded or disused materials or rubbish, any and all" … "manner of garbage; noxious, offensive or unwholesome matters; unused or dismantled" … "shall keep their property clear of brush, trees, noxious weeds or other growths." … "No person shall place graffiti on walls, fences, or elsewhere on or adjacent to a public place."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to report:** Contact the Bylaw Compliance Officer at 250-550-1503 or bylaw@coldstream.ca, or use the District's online contact form. Service is during regular office hours, with a response within 10 business days.
  - Source: [Bylaw Compliance](https://www.coldstream.ca/contact-us/contact-directory/bylaw-compliance)
  - Official wording: "Cory Bashuk, Bylaw Compliance Officer 250-550-1503 Email bylaw@coldstream.ca" … "Bylaw Compliance services are provided during regular office hours and will be responded to within 10 business days."
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact the District](https://www.coldstream.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "Please describe your specific inquiry or request and any additional information that will help us respond to you as quickly as possible."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What happens next:** If the owner or occupier does not remove the accumulation, graffiti, brush or insects, the District may enter and do the work at the owner's expense. A charge unpaid on December 31 is added to the property taxes as taxes in arrears. Inspectors may enter property at reasonable times to check compliance.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1129, 1993, s. 5, s. 6](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1361/)
  - Official wording: "the municipality, by" … "its employees or others, may enter and effect the removal at the expense of the owner" … "or occupier defaulting, and the charge for doing so, if unpaid on December 31st in any" … "Every Inspector is hereby authorized to enter upon any lands and premises in the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $100 ($50 if paid early; $150 late). Municipal ticket: $50. On conviction in court: $100 to $2,000 plus costs.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013, Appendix 9](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "3.(3) Property become or remain unsightly $100 $50 $150 Yes"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012, Schedule 10](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "3. Property become or remain unsightly 3.(3) $50.00"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1129, 1993, s. 7](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1361/)
  - Official wording: "to a fine not less than one hundred dollars ($100), and not more than two"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Coldstream Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1129, 1993
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1129, 1993, s. 1](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1361/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “The District of Coldstream Unsightly Premises Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Unsightly Premises Bylaw 1129](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1361/>) says owners and occupiers must not let water, rubbish or noxious, offensive or unwholesome matter collect around their premises, or let the property become or remain unsightly. "Unsightly" includes filth, discarded or disused materials, garbage, dismantled trailers, boats, machinery, brush and wrecked vehicles.

Owners and occupiers must also keep property clear of brush, trees and noxious weeds, control caterpillars and insects, and remove graffiti. Exterior lights must not disturb neighbours.

## Steps

1. Contact the Bylaw Compliance Officer at 250-550-1503 or bylaw@coldstream.ca, or use the District's online contact form.
2. Give the address and describe the problem.
3. An officer follows up. Service is during regular office hours, with a response within 10 business days.

## Good to know

- If the owner or occupier does not remove the accumulation, graffiti, brush or insects, the District may enter and do the work at the owner's expense. A charge unpaid on December 31 is added to the property taxes as taxes in arrears.
- Inspectors may enter property at reasonable times to check compliance.
- The bylaw text sets no notice period or time to comply. Ask Bylaw Compliance what applies.
- Two ticket systems list the offence at different amounts. A bylaw notice is $100 ($50 if paid early, $150 late); a municipal ticket is $50. On conviction in court the penalty is $100 to $2,000 plus costs.

## Official forms and pages

- [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1129, 1993](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1361/)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Coldstream noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/noise-rules.md)
- [Coldstream zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/unsightly-property.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/unsightly-property.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/unsightly-property.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/unsightly-property.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/unsightly-property.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [District of Coldstream Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1129, 1993](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1361/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Bylaw Compliance, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/contact-us/contact-directory/bylaw-compliance) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Contact Us, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/) (read 2026-11-06)

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

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream, small contained fires, CSA-certified outdoor fireplaces and burning appliances are allowed without a permit, if there is no ban. Open burning of land clearing debris or agricultural material needs a permit and is not allowed on ordinary lots. Burning without a permit is a $200 ticket.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** No fee for a permit during the burn period; a $50 non-refundable inspection fee applies outside it. A security deposit may be required (no amount in the bylaw). Burning without a permit: municipal ticket $200, or bylaw notice $200 ($100 if paid early, $300 late).  
**How long:** Permit applications open October 1. Open burning is allowed November 1 to April 30, one permit per property per season.  
**Where:**
- Online: Open Burning Permits (District page and form), https://www.coldstream.ca/open-burning
- Phone: District of Coldstream Municipal Hall, 250-545-5304 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Online: BC Wildfire Service, Fire Bans and Restrictions, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** Yes, without a permit: a small contained fire used for cooking or recreation, no more than 0.5 m across and 0.5 m high, burning only non-prohibited materials; a CSA-certified outdoor fireplace more than 3 m from anything combustible; or a portable campfire apparatus or burning appliance more than 1.5 m from anything combustible, burning only briquettes, charcoal, liquid or gas fuel. Never leave it unattended. No fires on streets, trails or in parks except appliances in parks.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, s. 14(4), 14(5), 14(6), 14(7), 14(8), 14(10), 14(12), 14(13); Schedule A](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
  - Official wording: "means a contained outdoor fire used for cooking or recreation, not exceeding .5" … "meters in diameter and .5 meters in height." … "(a) Outdoor fireplace" … "(b) Outdoor Burning Appliance or Portable Campfire Apparatus" … "(c) Small Contained Fires" … "(8) A person must situate an outdoor fireplace, more than 3 metres from any combustible material" … "(7) A person must situate an outdoor burning appliance and portable campfire apparatus more than 1.5 metres from any combustible materials"
  - Source: [Backyard Fires, Recreational Fires](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/protective-services/fire-protection/backyard-fires)
  - Official wording: "Small, backyard fires must not exceed .5 meters in diameter and .5 meters in height, and must not burn any prohibited materials, as listed in the Bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Burning yard waste:** Not on ordinary lots. Open-air burning of land clearing debris or agricultural material needs a permit: one per property per season, November 1 to April 30, on sites of 2 ha or more. Only prunings and non-compostable garden refuse (no grass or leaves). Burn from 1 hour after sunrise to 4 p.m., on days when the venting index is over 55; 100 m from neighbours. (Sources differ: The bylaw's hours (from one hour after sunrise to 4 p.m.) differ from the older 'Conditions of Permit' form (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.); the bylaw is followed here.)
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, s. 14(1), 14(2)(a), 14(2)(d), 14(2)(f), 14(2)(g)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
  - Official wording: "may issue one burning permit per property, per open" … "burning season, for land clearing debris or agricultural materials from November 1 through to" … "April 30 , on sites of 2 hectares or more." … "Only pruning’s and non-compostable garden refuse, may be burned outdoors, any other" … "on days when the smoke ventilation index is greater than 55" … "Open-air burning shall only take place at least one hour after sunrise and no later than 1600" … "hours on days when the smoke ventilation index is greater than 55, as reported by the BC Air Quality website" … "(n) Grass and leaves"
  - Source: [Open Burning Permits](https://www.coldstream.ca/open-burning)
  - Official wording: "Burning Permits are only issued to landowners with parcels of 2 hectares (4.94 acres) or larger for land clearing debris or agricultural materials" … "The burning of grass, household garbage, construction waste or other prohibited materials is not permitted at any time."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit:** Needed for open-air burning of land clearing debris or agricultural material (not small contained fires, outdoor fireplaces or appliances). Issued by the Protective Services Manager on a District form; applications open October 1. No fee during the burn period; a $50 non-refundable inspection fee applies outside it. A security deposit may be required (no amount in the Fees bylaw).
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, s. 14(2)(a)-(b), 14(2)(i)-(j)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
  - Official wording: "Every application for a burning permit must be made on a form approved by the Protective" … "Services Manager and forwarded to the Fire Chief and Bylaw Compliance department."
  - Source: [Open Burning Permits](https://www.coldstream.ca/open-burning)
  - Official wording: "There is no fee to apply for permits during the designated burn period." … "Open Burn Permit Applications for the season open on October 1:"
  - Source: [https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/91472/, Security deposit (permit form)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/91472/)
  - Official wording: "may require the applicant to deposit $500 in cash or an irrevocable letter of"
  - Source: [https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/, Fire Response Services 1.7](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/)
  - Official wording: "Burning Permit Inspection fee – outside of Council approved $50.00" … "Open Burning period. (non-refundable)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fire bans:** The Protective Services Manager or CAO may suspend or ban all open-air burning at any time when fire conditions are hazardous, and permit holders must put fires out. The District follows provincial bans. Check the BC Wildfire Service's Fire Prohibitions and Restrictions page (gov.bc.ca) and the District before lighting any fire.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, s. 14(2)(a), 14(2)(n)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
  - Official wording: "The District of Coldstream follows all Provincial" … "burning regulations, including when Burning Bans are put into effect by the Province." … "may order a suspension or total ban on open-air burning, at any time"
  - Source: [Backyard Fires, Before You Light a Fire](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/protective-services/fire-protection/backyard-fires)
  - Official wording: "Always check for current fire restrictions or prohibitions before burning. Provincial restrictions may apply in addition to District of Coldstream requirements."
  - Source: [Fire Bans and Restrictions, BC Wildfire Service, Current prohibitions and restrictions](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions)
  - Official wording: "Even if there are no provincial open fire prohibitions in place, always check with local government authorities for any other open fire restrictions."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Instead of burning:** Residential yard and garden waste can be dropped off free at the Greater Vernon Landfill, 120 Birnie Road (RDNO). The District also runs a free curbside Wood Chipping Initiative for woody debris, by registration, in the fall.
  - Source: [Open Burning Permits, Alternatives to Burning](https://www.coldstream.ca/open-burning)
  - Official wording: "The Greater Vernon Diversion and Disposal Facility, located at 120 Birnie Road, offers free drop-off of yard waste to Coldstream residents."
  - Source: [Wood Chipping Initiative](https://www.coldstream.ca/wood-chipping)
  - Official wording: "The Wood Chipping Initiative offers residents a free curbside pickup service to help reduce wildfire risk around homes."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Burning without a permit, burning during a fire ban, burning prohibited material: municipal ticket $200; or bylaw notice $200 ($100 if paid early; $300 late). Court penalties are higher.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012, Schedule 7](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "18. Burning without a Permit 14(1) $200" … "20. Burn during a fire ban 14(2)(n)(i) $200" … "22. Burn prohibited material 14(2)(f) $200"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013, Appendix 6](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "14(1) Burning without a Permit $200 $100 $300 No" … "14(2)(f) Burn prohibited material $200 $100 $300 No"
  - Source: [Open Burning Permits, Consequences of Illegal Burning](https://www.coldstream.ca/open-burning)
  - Official wording: "any person found to be burning illegally will be issued a ticket which carries a minimum $200 fine."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025 (Sources differ: The 'Open Burning Permits' page still says Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1712 (2018) and the 2020 permit form; the bylaw on the District's bylaw link, the recreational fires page and both ticket bylaws name Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, which is followed.)
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
  - Official wording: "Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025"
  - Source: [Backyard Fires, Recreational Fires](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/protective-services/fire-protection/backyard-fires)
  - Official wording: "in accordance with the District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The District's [Fire Protection Bylaw 1852](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/>) sets the rules.

**No permit needed:**
- a small contained fire used for cooking or recreation, no more than 0.5 m across and 0.5 m high, burning only non-prohibited materials;
- a CSA-certified outdoor fireplace more than 3 m from anything combustible;
- a portable campfire apparatus or burning appliance more than 1.5 m from anything combustible, burning only briquettes, charcoal, liquid or gas fuel.

Never leave a fire unattended. No fires on streets, trails or in parks, except appliances in parks.

**Permit needed:** open-air burning of land clearing debris or agricultural material. This is not allowed on ordinary lots. A permit is for sites of 2 ha or more, one per property per season, November 1 to April 30. Burn only prunings and non-compostable garden refuse (no grass or leaves), from 1 hour after sunrise to 4 p.m., on days when the venting index is over 55, and 100 m from neighbours.

## Steps

1. For open burning, apply for a permit from the Protective Services Manager on the District form. Applications open October 1.
2. There is no fee during the burn period. A $50 non-refundable inspection fee applies outside it, and a security deposit may be required.
3. Before lighting any fire, check the BC Wildfire Service's Fire Prohibitions and Restrictions page and the District for bans.

## Good to know

- The Protective Services Manager or CAO may suspend or ban all open-air burning at any time when fire conditions are hazardous, and permit holders must put fires out. The District follows provincial bans. A ban is a notice, not a standing rule, so check the current status each time.
- Alternatives: residential yard and garden waste can be dropped off free at the Greater Vernon Landfill, 120 Birnie Road (RDNO). The District also runs a free curbside Wood Chipping Initiative for woody debris, by registration, in the fall.
- Burning without a permit, during a ban, or burning prohibited material is a municipal ticket of $200, or a bylaw notice of $200 ($100 if paid early, $300 late). Court penalties are higher.
- The District's Open Burning Permits page and the 2020 permit form still cite the repealed Bylaw 1712 and older hours. Bylaw 1852 is followed here; confirm with the District.

## Official forms and pages

- [Open Burning Permits](https://www.coldstream.ca/open-burning)
- [Backyard Fires, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/protective-services/fire-protection/backyard-fires)
- [Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/fireworks.md)
- [Coldstream yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/yard-waste.md)
- [Coldstream bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/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)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/backyard-fire.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/backyard-fire.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/backyard-fire.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/backyard-fire.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/backyard-fire.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Backyard Fires, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/community-services/protective-services/fire-protection/backyard-fires) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Open Burning Permits, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/open-burning) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Wood Chipping Initiative, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/wood-chipping) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Fire Bans and Restrictions, BC Wildfire Service](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions) (read 2026-11-06)
- [https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/91472/](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/91472/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1384/) (read 2026-11-06)

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# Coldstream fireworks rules

**Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Coldstream?

**Short answer:** No. In Coldstream no one may light fireworks unless authorized by a fireworks permit from the Protective Services Manager, and selling fireworks in the District is banned. Discharging without a permit is a $200 ticket.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** Discharging without a permit: municipal ticket $200, or bylaw notice $200 ($100 if paid early, $300 late). Selling fireworks: $200. Fireworks in a District park without a permit: bylaw notice $100 ($50 early, $150 late), or municipal ticket $150. No permit fee is stated.  
**How long:** Apply at least 14 days ahead.  
**Where:**
- Phone: District of Coldstream Municipal Hall (Protective Services), 250-545-5304 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Setting off fireworks:** Not without a permit. No one may light or discharge fireworks in the District unless authorized by a fireworks permit from the Protective Services Manager, and then only as the permit allows. In District parks, discharging fireworks without a permit is also banned.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, s. 16(1)(c)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
  - Official wording: "light or discharge fireworks within the boundaries of the District unless authorized by a" … "permit issued by the Protective Services Manager, and then only strictly in accordance with"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013, Parks bylaw s. 7.1(i)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "7.1(i) Discharge fireworks without a permit $100 $50 $150 No"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Selling fireworks:** No. A person must not sell or offer to sell fireworks, retail or wholesale, in the District.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, s. 16(1)(a)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
  - Official wording: "sell or offer to sell, either by way of retail or wholesale, fireworks in the District;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What counts as fireworks:** Fireworks include cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes and any other explosive designated as a firework by regulation under the Fireworks Act.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, Schedule A (definition)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
  - Official wording: "“fireworks” includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles," … "skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes and any other explosive designated as a firework"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit:** The Protective Services Manager may grant or refuse a fireworks permit. Applicants must apply at least 14 days ahead, show a valid Federal Fireworks Display Supervisor's Certificate, carry $2,000,000 public liability insurance naming the District, and give a site plan.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, s. 16(2), 16(3)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
  - Official wording: "apply to the Protective Services Manager at least 14 days in advance of a proposed" … "proof of a valid Federal Fireworks Display" … "not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per" … "provide a site plan and details of the location, duration and safety measures in place for the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Discharging fireworks without a permit: municipal ticket $200; bylaw notice $200 ($100 if paid early; $300 late). Selling fireworks: $200. Fireworks in a District park without a permit: bylaw notice $100 ($50 early, $150 late); municipal ticket $150.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012, Schedule 7, Schedule 9](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "29. Sell fireworks 16(1)(a) $200" … "31. Discharge fireworks without a permit 16(1)(c) $200" … "10. Discharge fireworks without a permit 7.1(i) $150.00"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013, Appendix 6, Appendix 8](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "16(1)(c) Discharge fireworks without a permit $200 $100 $300 No" … "7.1(i) Discharge fireworks without a permit $100 $50 $150 No"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025 (and Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014 for parks)
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
  - Official wording: "Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/)
  - Official wording: "Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the District's [Fire Protection Bylaw 1852](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/>), no one may light or discharge fireworks in the District unless authorized by a fireworks permit from the Protective Services Manager, and then only as the permit allows. In District parks, discharging fireworks without a permit is also banned. A person must not sell or offer to sell fireworks, retail or wholesale, in the District.

Fireworks include cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes and any other explosive designated as a firework by regulation under the Fireworks Act. Sparklers are not named.

## Steps

1. Apply to the Protective Services Manager at least 14 days ahead. The Manager may grant or refuse a permit.
2. Show a valid Federal Fireworks Display Supervisor's Certificate.
3. Carry $2,000,000 public liability insurance naming the District, and give a site plan.

## Good to know

- The bylaw sets no dates or hours for fireworks, and no page sets Halloween dates for consumer fireworks.
- No permit fee is stated in the bylaw or the District pages we read.
- Discharging without a permit is a municipal ticket of $200, or a bylaw notice of $200 ($100 if paid early, $300 late). Selling fireworks is $200. In a District park without a permit it is a $100 bylaw notice ($50 early, $150 late) or a $150 municipal ticket.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/)
- [Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/fireworks.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/fireworks.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/fireworks.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/fireworks.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/fireworks.md)
- [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/fireworks.md)

## Sources

- [District of Coldstream Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1948/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 1651, 2014](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/87200/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/) (read 2026-11-06)

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# Coldstream bylaw fines and how tickets work

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

**Short answer:** Coldstream uses two ticket systems: bylaw notices (smaller amounts, with early and late amounts) and municipal tickets. For example, disturbing noise is $250 either way, and burning without a permit is $200 either way. The RDNO tickets dog and water offences.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Examples, bylaw notice (municipal ticket): parked on road over 48 hours $25 ($100); noise that disturbs $250 ($250); unsightly property $100 ($50); burning without a permit $200 ($200); dog off leash in a park $50 ($100). RDNO dog tickets: unlicensed dog $300; dog at large $150.  
**How long:** To dispute a bylaw notice, act within 14 days of receiving it.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Compliance Officer, 250-550-1503 (Regular office hours)
- In person: District of Coldstream Municipal Hall (deliver a dispute), 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: RDNO Dog Control, 250-541-3647

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** Two systems. Bylaw notices under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 (smaller amounts, early and late amounts, disputes heard by the Southern Interior Bylaw Notice Adjudication Registry). Municipal tickets under the Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012. Bylaw Compliance Officers, RCMP members and District contractors issue them. Dog and water offences are ticketed by the RDNO.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 (consolidated to July 27, 2026), s. 1, s. 4, s. 18](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "The bylaws and bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto" … "and forming part of this bylaw may be dealt with by Bylaw Notice." … "The Registry is established as a Bylaw Notice dispute adjudication system in"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012 (consolidated to July 27, 2026), s. 2, s. 3; Schedule 1](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "may be enforced by means of a ticket, in the form prescribed for the purpose under the" … "Community Charter." … "Bylaw Compliance Officer - Licence Inspector - Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police"
  - Source: [Dog Control, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/dog-control)
  - Official wording: "RDNO Dog Control Officers are responsible for all aspects of dog care and control, including dog licensing, bylaw enforcement issues such as barking complaints, care and handling, off-leash infractions, and aggressive dog investigations."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Common fines:** Bylaw notice (municipal ticket): parked on road over 48 hours $25 ($100); noise that disturbs $250 ($250); unsightly property $100 ($50); burning without a permit $200 ($200); dog off-leash in a park $50 ($100). RDNO dog tickets: unlicensed dog $300; dog at large $150.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 (consolidated to July 27, 2026), Appendix 4, 5, 6, 8, 9](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "Parked on any highway for a 8.a. (4) continuous period $25 $15 $50 Yes" … "5(1) Noise which disturbs $250 $200 $300 Yes" … "3.(3) Property become or remain unsightly $100 $50 $150 Yes" … "14(1) Burning without a Permit $200 $100 $300 No" … "9.2(a) Dog Off-Leash in park $50 $25 $100 No"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012 (consolidated to July 27, 2026), Schedules 5, 6, 7, 9, 10](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "Parked on any highway for a continuous period exceeding 48 $100.00" … "1. Noise which disturbs 5(1) $250.00" … "3. Property become or remain unsightly 3.(3) $50.00" … "18. Burning without a Permit 14(1) $200" … "29. Dog off-leash in park 9.1(a) $100.00"
  - Source: [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908, Schedule E (RDNO Bylaw 2908)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Keeping an Unlicensed Dog 8 $300.00" … "Dog At Large 20 $150.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying early:** Pay within 14 days of receiving a bylaw notice and the lower early payment amount applies (for example $15 instead of $25 for most parking offences, $200 instead of $250 for noise). Bylaw notice only; the municipal ticket bylaw sets no early amount.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 (consolidated to July 27, 2026), s. 5(b)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "If received by the District within 14 days of the person receiving or being" … "presumed to have received the Bylaw Notice, is the Early Payment Penalty" … "set out in column A2 of Schedule ‘A’;"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 (consolidated to July 27, 2026), Appendix 4, 5](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "Parked on any highway for a 8.a. (4) continuous period $25 $15 $50 Yes" … "5(1) Noise which disturbs $250 $200 $300 Yes"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying late:** If more than 28 days after the notice was received, the late payment amount applies in place of the full penalty (for example $50 instead of $25 for most parking offences, $300 for noise). A person may pay after 14 days but can no longer dispute the notice.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 (consolidated to July 27, 2026), s. 5(c), s. 7](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "If more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received" … "the Bylaw Notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge in addition" … "A person may pay the indicated penalty after 14 days of receiving the Bylaw Notice," … "no person may dispute the notice after 14 days of receiving the Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days of receiving the bylaw notice, either pay or ask for dispute adjudication by filling in the dispute part of the notice and delivering it in person during office hours or by mail to the District. A screening officer can explain the notice and may offer a compliance agreement (up to one year). If you lose at adjudication you pay an additional $25 fee.
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 (consolidated to July 27, 2026), s. 6, 12, 15, 17](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "Pay the penalty, or" … "Request dispute adjudication," … "A person who receives a Bylaw Notice must, within 14 days of the date on which the" … "must pay the District an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of recovering the costs of the adjudication system." … "The maximum duration of a compliance agreement is one year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 and Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012 (RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909, 2021 and Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908, 2021 for dog and water offences).
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 (consolidated to July 27, 2026), s. 1](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BYLAW No. 1636, 2013"
  - Source: [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012 (consolidated to July 27, 2026), s. 1](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "MUNICIPAL TICKET INFORMATION UTILIZATION BYLAW NO. 1598, 2012"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Two ticket systems exist side by side.

- **Bylaw notices** under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 1636](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/>) have smaller amounts, plus early and late amounts. Disputes are heard by the Southern Interior Bylaw Notice Adjudication Registry.
- **Municipal tickets** are issued under the [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw 1598](<https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/>).

Bylaw Compliance Officers, RCMP members and District contractors issue them. Dog and water offences are ticketed by the RDNO.

## Steps

1. Within 14 days of receiving a bylaw notice, either pay it or ask for dispute adjudication.
2. To dispute, fill in the dispute part of the notice and deliver it in person during office hours or by mail to the District.
3. A screening officer can explain the notice and may offer a compliance agreement (up to one year).
4. If you lose at adjudication you pay an additional $25 fee.

## Good to know

- **Early payment:** pay a bylaw notice within 14 days of receiving it and the lower early amount applies (for example $15 instead of $25 for most parking offences, $200 instead of $250 for noise). The municipal ticket bylaw sets no early amount.
- **Late payment:** after more than 28 days from receiving the notice, the late amount applies in place of the full penalty (for example $50 instead of $25 for most parking offences, $300 for noise). You may still pay after 14 days but can no longer dispute the notice.
- Common amounts, bylaw notice (municipal ticket): parked on road over 48 hours $25 ($100); noise that disturbs $250 ($250); unsightly property $100 ($50); burning without a permit $200 ($200); dog off leash in a park $50 ($100).
- The RDNO's dog tickets include an unlicensed dog at $300 and a dog at large at $150.
- The Noise Bylaw also allows court penalties of up to $10,000.
- The municipal ticket bylaw describes no dispute process. For a municipal ticket, follow the instructions on it or ask the District.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/noise-rules.md)
- [Coldstream unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/unsightly-property.md)
- [Coldstream backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/backyard-fire.md)
- [Coldstream fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/fireworks.md)
- [Coldstream dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/dog-leash-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 (consolidated to July 27, 2026)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012 (consolidated to July 27, 2026)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Dog Control, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/dog-control) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909 (PDF)](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2909_C.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [District of Coldstream Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1694, 2017](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/1287/) (read 2026-11-06)

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title: "Coldstream business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a business licence in Coldstream, and how do I get one?"
place: Coldstream, British Columbia, Canada
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# Coldstream business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Anyone carrying on a business in Coldstream, including a home-based or agricultural business, needs a District business licence for each business premises. Fees are set by business class, for example $60 for Home Crafts and $120 for a General Contractor. Apply with the District's online form.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** By business class (Schedule A). For example General Contractor $120, Restaurant (no liquor licence) $80, Retail over 93 m² $110, Home Crafts $60, Unclassified $85. Fees are not refundable.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Online: Business License Application, https://www.coldstream.ca/form/business-license-application
- Online: Business Licenses page, https://www.coldstream.ca/businesslicense
- Phone: Municipal Hall, 250-545-5304
- In person: Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on a business in Coldstream, including home-based and agricultural businesses. A separate licence is needed for each business premises. Exempt: businesses exempted by provincial or federal law, and non-profits registered under the Society Act.
  - Source: [Business Licenses, Business Licenses page](https://www.coldstream.ca/businesslicense)
  - Official wording: "If you are operating a business in Coldstream, even a home based or agricultural business, you need to apply for a business license with the District." … "If there is more than one business premise, a separate business license is required for each."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, consolidated to March 24, 2025, s. 2.0](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall carry on a business within the municipality without holding a valid and subsisting licence for the business so carried on."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** Fees are by business class in Schedule A, for example General Contractor $120, Restaurant (no liquor licence) $80, Retail over 93 m² $110, Home Crafts $60, Unclassified $85. Fees may be reduced by 50% (rounded up to the next $5) for licences taken out after August 1. Fees are not refundable.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, consolidated to March 24, 2025, Sched. A; s. 2.1](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)
  - Official wording: "General" … "Restaurant (no liquor licence)" … "Over 93 m2" … "Home Crafts" … "Unclassified" … "may be reduced by 50% as of August 1st" … "No licence fee paid hereunder shall be refundable." … "The annual licence fees prescribed in this bylaw may be reduced by 50% as of August 1st,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to apply:** Submit the Business License Application form to the District (online form on the website). The Licence Inspector grants a licence if the applicant meets building, zoning, health, sanitation and business bylaws. Bed & breakfast operators must request an inspection with the application.
  - Source: [Business Licenses, Business Licenses page](https://www.coldstream.ca/businesslicense)
  - Official wording: "Note: A Coldstream Business License Application form must be submitted to the District."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, consolidated to March 24, 2025, ss. 2.9, 2.10](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)
  - Official wording: "The Licence Inspector may grant a licence where he is satisfied that the applicant therefore has complied with the requirements of the bylaws of the municipality regulating building, zoning, health, sanitation and business."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Licences run January to December; payment is due by February 15 each year.
  - Source: [Business Licenses, Business Licenses page](https://www.coldstream.ca/businesslicense)
  - Official wording: "Business licenses run from January to December with payment due by February 15th each year."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, consolidated to March 24, 2025, s. 2.1(a)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)
  - Official wording: "to commence on the first day of January and to terminate on the 31st day of December in each and every"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Inter-community licence:** Yes. For $150 on top of the basic licence, a mobile service business with no storefront can work in all 19 participating communities, including Coldstream and Vernon. The business must hold a basic licence where it is located.
  - Source: [Business Licenses, Business Licenses page](https://www.coldstream.ca/businesslicense)
  - Official wording: "Business owners must have a basic licence in the municipality in which they are located, and request the inter-community add-on for an additional $150." … "Nineteen municipalities in the region have entered into an agreement with one another"
  - Source: [Business Licences FAQ](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20Business%20Licences.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Eligibility is limited to any business that performs a service in more than one of the participating municipalities, without an associated storefront"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice for no business licence: $100 ($50 if paid within 14 days; $150 if paid after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100. Failing to display the licence: bylaw notice $100, municipal ticket $150. On conviction in court: $100 to $2,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, Sched. A, App. 2](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "No business licence $100 $50 $150 Yes" … "Failure to display business"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, Schedule 3](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "1. No business licence 2.0 $100.00" … "3. Fail to display business licence 2.12 $150.00"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, consolidated to March 24, 2025, s. 4.0](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)
  - Official wording: "liable on conviction to a fine not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) plus"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990 (consolidated to March 24, 2025)
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, consolidated to March 24, 2025, title page](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990" … "up to March 24, 2025"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/) requires a licence for anyone carrying on a business in Coldstream, including home-based and agricultural businesses. A separate licence is needed for each business premises. Exempt: businesses exempted by provincial or federal law, and non-profits registered under the Society Act.

Fees are by business class in Schedule A. Fees may be reduced by 50% (rounded up to the next $5) for licences taken out after August 1. Licences run January to December, and payment is due by February 15 each year.

The Licence Inspector grants a licence if the applicant meets building, zoning, health, sanitation and business bylaws. Bed & breakfast operators must request an inspection with the application.

## Steps

1. Check your zone allows the business (see zoning-lookup).
2. Submit the Business License Application form on the District website.
3. Pay the fee for your business class.
4. Renew each year by February 15.

## Good to know

- A mobile service business with no storefront can add an inter-community licence for $150 on top of the basic licence, to work in all 19 participating communities, including Coldstream and Vernon. It needs a basic licence where the business is located. It is not available to businesses selling from one location, vehicles for hire, escort agencies or body-rub services.
- Fines: no licence is a bylaw notice of $100 ($50 if paid within 14 days; $150 if paid after 28 days), or a municipal ticket of $100. Failing to display the licence is a bylaw notice of $100 or a municipal ticket of $150. On conviction in court the fine is $100 to $2,000.
- Questions: use the District's contact form or call Municipal Hall.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business License Application](https://www.coldstream.ca/form/business-license-application)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990 (consolidated to March 24, 2025)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/home-based-business.md)
- [Coldstream short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/short-term-rental.md)
- [Coldstream zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Coldstream bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/business-licence.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/business-licence.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/business-licence.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/business-licence.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/business-licence.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licenses, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/businesslicense) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, consolidated to March 24, 2025, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Business Licences FAQ (PDF), District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/sites/default/files/2022-11/FAQ%20Business%20Licences.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/) (read 2026-11-06)

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

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

**Short answer:** Yes. In Coldstream an urban home-based business is permitted in all Residential zones (a home office only in apartments), and a rural one in all Rural zones. It must run from your principal residence, and you need a District business licence.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Coldstream, https://www.coldstream.ca)  
**Cost:** A business licence, by class. For example Home Crafts $60, General Business Office $70, Professional Practitioners $110, Unclassified $85.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Online: Business License Application, https://www.coldstream.ca/form/business-license-application
- Phone: Planning and Development, 250-545-5304
- Email: Planning and Development, planner@coldstream.ca
- Phone: Bylaw Compliance, 250-550-1503
- In person: Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes. An urban home-based business is permitted in all Residential zones (limited to a home office in apartments), and a rural one in all Rural zones. It must be accessory to the home and run by the registered owner or a tenant from their principal residence.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, ss. 301.6 and 301.7, ss. 301.6, 301.7](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "A Home-Based Business, Rural is permitted in all Rural zones, provided that:" … "A Home-Based Business, Urban is permitted in all Residential zones provided that:" … "the use is restricted to the occupant of the lot, which serves as their Principal Residence and fixed address;" … "An Urban Home-Based Business use in an Apartment is restricted to the following, with"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Business licence:** Yes. A District business licence is required, including for home-based and agricultural businesses. Fees depend on the class, for example Home Crafts $60, General Business Office $70, Professional Practitioners $110, Unclassified $85.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, ss. 301.6 and 301.7, s. 301.7(1)(b)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "the use is permitted under an approved Business Licence issued by the District;"
  - Source: [Business Licenses, Business Licenses page](https://www.coldstream.ca/businesslicense)
  - Official wording: "If you are operating a business in Coldstream, even a home based or agricultural business, you need to apply for a business license with the District."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, Sched. A](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)
  - Official wording: "20 240 General Business Office 70.00 25 230 Home Crafts 60.00 30 300 Janitorial/Cleaning Service 70.00" … "18 130 • Restaurant (licenced) 125.00 20 240 General Business Office 70.00 25 230 Home Crafts 60.00" … "45 600 • Nightclubs, Lounges 250.00 46 610 • Pubs 250.00 50 615 Photographers 80.00 55 700 Professional Practitioners 110.00" … "70 1000 Service and Repair 85.00 75 1100 Salesperson 90.00 80 1105 Salon - Barber, Beauty 85.00 90 9999 Unclassified 85.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits:** Urban: up to 47 m², indoors, no outdoor storage, no employees besides owner or tenant, no customers unless the licence allows, noise 50 dBA, 1 parking space. Rural: up to 90 m², 2 employees, no outdoor storage (farm use excepted), 70 dBA, 2 parking spaces. Sign: one window sign, 0.25 m² maximum, not lit.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, ss. 301.6 and 301.7, ss. 301.6, 301.7, 321.5](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "the use must not exceed 47 m2, excluding: (*2)" … "no employees permitted, except for the registered owner of the lot or a tenant of the Dwelling Unit;" … "no customers or clients are permitted on the premises in conjunction with the use." … "a noise decibel limit not exceeding 50 DBA for an 8-hour period or less;" … "the use does not have more than 2 employees;" … "the use does not exceed 90 m2 within:" … "(a) 1 parking space for Home-Based Business, Urban" … "HOME-BUSINESS SIGNAGE means a window sign advertising a permitted Home-Based Business." … "(f) Home-Business 0.25 m2 (*2)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Businesses not allowed:** Not allowed (urban and rural): an industrial use, and repair, sales, maintenance or servicing of motor vehicles. Urban also bars shipping containers for storage. Rural also bars storage and mini-storage of motor vehicles and shipping containers used for mini-storage.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, ss. 301.6 and 301.7, ss. 301.6(1)(i), 301.7(1)(j)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "an industrial use;" … "repair, sales, maintenance, and/or servicing of any and all Motor Vehicles; and" … "the use of a Shipping Container for storage." … "storage, mini-storage, repair, sales, maintenance, and/or"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (ss. 301.6 and 301.7); Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, ss. 301.6 and 301.7, title](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, title](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Zoning Bylaw](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (ss. 301.6 and 301.7) permits an urban home-based business in all Residential zones (limited to a home office in apartments) and a rural one in all Rural zones. It must be accessory to the home and run by the registered owner or a tenant from their principal residence. A tenant needs the registered owner's written permission with the licence application.

| | Urban | Rural |
|---|---|---|
| Size | up to 47 m², indoors | up to 90 m² |
| Employees | none besides owner or tenant | 2 |
| Outdoor storage | none | none (farm use excepted) |
| Customers | none unless the licence allows | not stated here |
| Noise | 50 dBA | 70 dBA |
| Parking | 1 space | 2 spaces |

Signs: one window sign, 0.25 m² maximum, not lit.

A District business licence is required, including for home-based and agricultural businesses. Fees depend on the class under the [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/).

## Steps

1. Check that your zone allows a home-based business.
2. Make sure your business fits the size, employee, storage, noise and parking limits.
3. Apply for the business licence using the online form.
4. Renew each year; licences run January 1 to December 31.

## Good to know

- Not allowed in urban or rural settings: an industrial use, and repair, sales, maintenance or servicing of motor vehicles. Urban also bars shipping containers for storage. Rural also bars storage and mini-storage of motor vehicles and shipping containers used for mini-storage.
- No parking space is required for a home office with no customers or clients on site.
- One vehicle or cargo trailer up to 6 m long may be stored on the driveway (urban).
- Licensed childcare has separate rules (up to 90 m², outdoor play area in rear yard).
- Breaking the home-based business rules: a bylaw notice is $100 ($50 early, $150 late), and a municipal ticket is $125.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business License Application](https://www.coldstream.ca/form/business-license-application)
- [Business Licenses, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/businesslicense)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/home-based-business.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/home-based-business.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/home-based-business.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/home-based-business.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/home-based-business.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, ss. 301.6 and 301.7, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Business Licenses, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/businesslicense) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/) (read 2026-11-06)

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question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Coldstream?"
place: Coldstream, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coldstream
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# Coldstream short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

**Short answer:** In Coldstream, short-term rentals are allowed only as a Bed & Breakfast in your own primary residence, with a maximum of 2 bedrooms, in zones that list it. You need a District business licence, and the provincial rule applies: you must register with the Province.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** District B&B licence $4 per bed, minimum $60 a year. Provincial registration $100 a year for a principal residence; $450 for a secondary unit.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Planning and Development (zoning), 250-545-5304
- Email: Planning and Development, planner@coldstream.ca
- Online: Business licence application, https://www.coldstream.ca/form/business-license-application
- Phone: Province of BC, short-term rental registry, 1-833-828-2240
- In person: Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Only as a Bed & Breakfast, which the Zoning Bylaw says includes short-term rentals: on ALR lots and in zones listing B&B as an accessory use (A1, A2, R3, R4, R99), in the owner's own primary residence, maximum 2 bedrooms; not in a suite, carriage house or garden suite. R1 and R2 do not list it. Coldstream is on the Province's principal residence list.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, s. 301.8 and s. 321.5, s. 301.8, def.](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "For the purposes of this section, a Bed & Breakfast use includes a Short-Term Rental (STR) accommodation." … "the accommodations shall not exceed 2 bedrooms within the Principal Building and Primary Residence on the Lot;" … "the use is not permitted within an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)" … "within the Registered Owner’s primary residence and permanent fixed address." … "(b) on a lot where Bed & Breakfast is permitted as an Accessory Use;" … "the accommodations shall not exceed 2 bedrooms within the Principal"
  - Source: [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC, list of communities where the requirement applies](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Communities with principal residence requirement Abbotsford Anmore Belcarra Bowen Island Municipality Burnaby Campbell River Central Saanich Chilliwack Coldstream"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Business licence:** Yes. A valid District business licence is required. B&B fee: $4 per bed, minimum $60 a year. The operator must request an inspection when applying.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, s. 301.8 and s. 321.5, s. 301.8(2)(f)](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "must have a valid Business Licence issued and approved by the District;"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, Sched. A cat. 65; s. 2.9](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)
  - Official wording: "Boarding, Lodging, Bed & Breakfast" … "- Per bed 4.00" … "- Minimum 60.00" … "shall request an inspection of the business premises at the time the licence application"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Provincial registration:** Yes. Hosts offering stays of fewer than 90 consecutive days must register with the Province, whether or not a local licence is required. Fee $100 a year for a principal residence; $450 for a secondary unit.
  - Source: [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC, registration](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." … "Fee: $100 annually" … "Fee: $450 annually"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Operating rules:** Maximum 2 bedrooms; 1 parking space per bedroom in addition to dwelling parking, with a parking plan submitted with the licence application; driveway at least 6 m wide and long; no advertising signs on the lot; cooking limited to a kitchenette or wet bar of 3.8 m² or less.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, s. 301.8 and s. 321.5, s. 301.8; s. 321.5](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "1 parking space per bedroom, in addition to Single-Detached" … "provision of a Parking Plan in conjunction with a Business Licence application" … "a minimum driveway width and length of 6 m; and" … "no signage advertising the use is permitted on the lot." … "an area not greater than 3.8 m2."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice for an unauthorized Bed & Breakfast (Zoning s. 301.8): $500 ($250 if paid within 14 days; $500 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $750. Operating without a business licence: bylaw notice $100 ($50 early, $150 late); municipal ticket $100.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, Sched. A, App. 1 and 2](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/)
  - Official wording: "Unauthorized Bed and Breakfast $500 $250 $500 Yes" … "No business licence $100 $50 $150 Yes"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, Schedules 2 and 3](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/)
  - Official wording: "6. Unauthorized Bed and Breakfast 301.8 $750.00" … "1. No business licence 2.0 $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (s. 301.8); Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, s. 301.8 and s. 321.5, title](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, title](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Zoning Bylaw](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) allows short-term rental only as a Bed & Breakfast (the bylaw says B&B includes short-term rentals). It is allowed on ALR lots and in zones that list B&B as an accessory use (A1, A2, R3, R4 and R99). R1 and R2 do not list it. It must be in the owner's own primary residence, with a maximum of 2 bedrooms, and not in a suite, carriage house or garden suite.

Rules (s. 301.8 and s. 321.5):

- 1 parking space per bedroom, in addition to the dwelling's parking, with a parking plan submitted with the licence application.
- Driveway at least 6 m wide and long.
- No advertising signs on the lot.
- Cooking limited to a kitchenette or wet bar of 3.8 m² or less.
- On a lot under 1 ha with onsite sewage, a wastewater practitioner's report is needed.

You also need a valid District business licence. The B&B fee is $4 per bed, minimum $60 a year, and you must request an inspection when you apply. The [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/) also requires giving the number of bedrooms, keeping records of patrons and posting the daily rate.

The provincial rule applies too. Coldstream is on the Province's principal residence list, and hosts offering stays of fewer than 90 consecutive days must register with the Province, whether or not a local licence is required.

## Steps

1. Check your zone for B&B as an accessory use.
2. Confirm with Planning (250-545-5304) that your home qualifies.
3. Apply for the business licence and request the inspection.
4. Register with the Province (1-833-828-2240).

## Good to know

- Fines for an unauthorized Bed & Breakfast: a bylaw notice is $500 ($250 if paid within 14 days; $500 after 28 days), and a municipal ticket is $750.
- Operating without a business licence: a bylaw notice is $100 ($50 early, $150 late), and a municipal ticket is $100.
- Check your zone, since the zones that allow B&B can change.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business License Application](https://www.coldstream.ca/form/business-license-application)
- [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)

## Related questions

- [Coldstream business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/business-licence.md)
- [Coldstream secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/secondary-suite.md)
- [Coldstream zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Coldstream bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/short-term-rental.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/short-term-rental.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/short-term-rental.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/short-term-rental.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/short-term-rental.md)
- [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024, s. 301.8 and s. 321.5, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/104562/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/194/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/11456/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, District of Coldstream](https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/2314/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Contact Directory, District of Coldstream](https://www.coldstream.ca/municipal-hall/contact-directory) (read 2026-11-06)

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