# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Coquitlam

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title: "Coquitlam building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?"
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# Coquitlam building permits: when you need one and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** In Coquitlam, a building permit is generally needed for any work on a building: new buildings, additions, suites, decks, retaining walls over 1.2 m, pools and demolition. A storage or garden shed of 10 m² or less is exempt. Apply online through Coquitlam QFile or at the City Hall counter.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Based on the value of the work, plus an application fee. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The City says the average time to first review of a residential application for a minor project is typically 15 to 20 business days, depending on volumes. Applications are pre-screened within 3 to 5 business days of submission.  
**Where:**
- Online: Submit an application (Coquitlam QFile), https://qfile.coquitlam.ca/filedrop/permit
- In person: Building Permit counter, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., except statutory holidays. Applications cannot be couriered or mailed in.)
- Phone: Building Permits, 604-927-3441

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** Generally any work on a building: new buildings, additions, new living space, secondary suites, coach houses, structural changes, basement finishing, decks, balconies, awnings, retaining walls over 1.2 m, pools or hot tubs, demolition and house moves.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), s. 21.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "a building permit is required for any work" … "that relates to a building or temporary building"
  - Source: [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, Do I Need a Permit?](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
  - Official wording: "A Permit is generally required for:" … "Accessory buildings, additions, new living space, secondary suites, coach houses." … "Decks, balconies, awnings, retaining walls over 1.2 m." … "Full or partial demolition, house moves."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not needed for:** A storage or garden shed of 10 m² or less that meets Building Code and bylaw construction standards and all City bylaws, including Zoning Bylaw siting. Heating systems: no building permit for routine maintenance, repairs not replacing material components, or a stand-alone window-mounted air conditioner. (Sources differ: The bylaw says the shed 'does not exceed 10 m2'; the web page says 'under 10 square meters'. Bylaw followed. Plumbing and other trade permits are separate.)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), s. 21.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "A building permit is not required for work in respect of a building intended or actually used for a storage or garden shed" … "and is in compliance with all applicable bylaws of the City" … "does not exceed 10 m² and otherwise meets the construction standards of this Bylaw" … "routine maintenance of a heating system;" … "the installation of a stand-alone, window-mounted air conditioner."
  - Source: [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, Did You Know](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
  - Official wording: "Building permits are not required for storage or garden shed structures under 10 square meters in area"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to apply:** Online: send the application package as PDFs through the City's file transfer service, Coquitlam QFile. In person: Building Permit counter at City Hall, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., except statutory holidays. Applications cannot be couriered or mailed in.
  - Source: [Building & Construction, Building Permit Applications](https://www.coquitlam.ca/478/Building-Construction)
  - Official wording: "The City accepts electronic applications for all permit types." … "Permits can be submitted from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays." … "the Building Permits Division does not permit applications to be couriered or mailed in."
  - Source: [Permit Application Review, Step 2](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review)
  - Official wording: "Do not use other cloud storage services (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) to submit files."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What to submit:** A completed Permit Application Form, the applicable checklist (e.g. Residential Single Family / Two Family, Demolition, Plumbing), and drawings: site plan, floor and roof plans, elevations, sections, foundation, construction and servicing details. Each document as its own PDF.
  - Source: [Permit Application Review, Step 1](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review)
  - Official wording: "Complete a Permit Application Form (PDF) in full." … "Include applicable checklist(s) in the application package:" … "Prepare individual PDFs in separate files."
  - Source: [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, General Drawing Requirements](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
  - Official wording: "Drawing packages must include:" … "Floor and roof plans" … "Property servicing details"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Processing time:** For minor projects, the average time to first review of a residential permit application is typically 15-20 business days, varying with volumes. Applications are pre-screened within three to five business days of submission.
  - Source: [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, Processing Time for Minor Projects](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
  - Official wording: "The average processing time to the first review of a residential permit application is typically 15–20 business days" … "The average processing time to the first review of a residential permit application is typically 15–20 business days, though timelines may vary based on application volumes."
  - Source: [Permit Application Review, Step 3](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review)
  - Official wording: "The application will be pre-screened within three to five business days from the time of the application submission."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Inspections:** Book online through the City's Inspections system (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), before 4:15 p.m. the day before. The bylaw requires at least 24 hours' notice and sets stages that must be inspected.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Inspections, Book a Building or Plumbing Inspection](https://www.coquitlam.ca/226/Building-Plumbing-Inspections)
  - Official wording: "Book an Inspection through the Inspections system, available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week." … "Please schedule the Inspection before 4:15 p.m. the day prior to the day of the Inspection."
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), s. 27.1-27.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "giving the City not less than 24 hours notice when" … "An inspection must be requested at each of the following stages of construction:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Contact:** Building Permits Division, City of Coquitlam, 3000 Guildford Way; phone 604-927-3441. City Hall hours Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  - Source: [Building & Construction, Building Division Important Information](https://www.coquitlam.ca/478/Building-Construction)
  - Official wording: "or call 604-927-3441" … "3000 Guildford Way" … "Hours: Mon to Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Coquitlam Building Bylaw No. 3598, 2003 (consolidated September 2026)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), title page](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 3598, 2003" … "Consolidated September 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Coquitlam's [Building Bylaw 3598](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829) requires a building permit for any work that relates to a building or temporary building. The City's homeowner page lists new buildings, additions, new living space, secondary suites, coach houses, structural changes, basement finishing, decks, balconies, awnings, retaining walls over 1.2 m, pools or hot tubs, demolition and house moves. Check with Building Permits before you start any project.

The one exemption is a storage or garden shed of 10 m² or less that meets the Building Code, bylaw construction standards and all City bylaws, including Zoning Bylaw setbacks. Heating work such as routine maintenance, or a window-mounted air conditioner, also needs no building permit. Plumbing and other trade permits are separate.

## Steps

1. Check zoning and whether a Development Permit is needed first. Some single-family or duplex projects need one; the Permit Application Review page explains.
2. Fill in the Permit Application Form and the checklist for your project. Drawings include a site plan, floor and roof plans, elevations, sections, foundation, construction and servicing details. Drawings from a Registered Professional need a digital seal, signature and Permit to Practice number.
3. Send the PDFs through Coquitlam QFile, or bring them to the counter at City Hall.
4. Staff pre-screen the package and email an invoice for the application fee. The permit is issued after the remaining fee is paid.
5. Book inspections at each stage, and keep a full-size printed copy of the approved drawings and the permit on site.

## Good to know

- Book inspections online, any time, before 4:15 p.m. the day before. The bylaw requires at least 24 hours' notice. Inspectors can be reached at City Hall 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday. Electrical and gas inspections go through Technical Safety BC.
- The City's page says a shed "under 10 square meters" is exempt; the bylaw says 10 m² or less. The bylaw is followed here; confirm for a shed near that size.
- Building Permits: 604-927-3441. City Hall is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

## What you'll need

- Permit Application Form, filled in fully
- The checklist that fits your project (for example Residential Single Family / Two Family, Demolition or Plumbing)
- Drawings the checklist lists, each document as its own PDF
- Agent Authorization Form, if you are not the owner

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
- [Permit Application Review (how to submit electronically)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review)
- [Permit Application Form (PDF)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/14133/Permit-Application-Form)
- [Building Bylaw 3598 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Permit Application Review, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building & Construction, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/478/Building-Construction) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building and Plumbing Inspections, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/226/Building-Plumbing-Inspections) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829) (read 2026-11-05)

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

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

**Short answer:** No. The City of Coquitlam does not require a permit to build a fence. In residential zones a fence can be 1.3 m high in front of the front face of the building and 1.8 m behind it, and 1 m within 6 m of an exterior lot corner. Other zones allow 3.1 m.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** No permit fee for a fence.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Permits, 604-927-3441
- Phone: Planning and Development, 604-927-3430

## Key facts

- **Permit:** No City permit is needed to build a fence (the Building Bylaw does not treat fences as buildings). A wall built instead of a fence may need a building permit. Retaining walls count as buildings when their combined average height is 1.2 m or more.
  - Source: [A Guide to Building a Fence or Landscape Screen, page 1](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/479/Fence-Heights-and-Landscape-Screens-PDF)
  - Official wording: "It is not mandatory to have a fence, nor is a permit" … "from the City required to build one." … "some walls may require a building permit."
  - Source: [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, Did You Know](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
  - Official wording: "retaining walls over 1.2 meters in height"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598, s. 3 definition of building](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "a retaining wall or combination of retaining walls separated by a horizontal distance of less than twice the height of the soil retention of the lower wall, whose combined average height is not less than 1.2 metres, but does not include a pool, plumbing system, landscaping, fences, paving or temporary building"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Height, front yard:** In low-density residential zones (Part 10), Part 12 and Part 22 zones, RMH, C-1, C-5 and P-4: 1.3 m in front of the front face of the building. In all other zones: 3.1 m.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 516, s. 516(2)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "Fence height for Part 10 1.3 metres 1.8 metres maximum height" … "Fence height for all other 3.1 metres"
  - Source: [A Guide to Building a Fence or Landscape Screen, page 2](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/479/Fence-Heights-and-Landscape-Screens-PDF)
  - Official wording: "except where the fence is located forward of the front face" … "1.3 metres (4.3 feet) This does not apply to exterior side"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Height, side and rear yards:** In those residential zones, 1.8 m maximum behind (to the rear of) the front face of the building, on interior and exterior lots. In all other zones, 3.1 m.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 516, s. 516(2)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "Fence height for Part 10 1.3 metres 1.8 metres maximum height" … "to the rear of the front face" … "Fence height for all other 3.1 metres"
  - Source: [A Guide to Building a Fence or Landscape Screen, page 2](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/479/Fence-Heights-and-Landscape-Screens-PDF)
  - Official wording: "In general, a fence may not exceed a height of 1.8 m (6 feet) in"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** Within 6 m of an exterior lot corner, a landscape screen, retaining wall or fence may be 1 m maximum, and vegetation must be trimmed so there is no obstruction between 1 m and 2 m above pavement. None are allowed within a 3 m by 3 m area next to a lane or street intersection.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 516, s. 516(1)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "Landscape screen, retaining 1 metre maximum Trees and other vegetation" … "there is no visual obstruction" … "No landscape screens, fences, or retaining walls are permitted within a 3 metre by 3 metre area adjacent a"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other rules:** Height is measured from the grade of the surrounding soil to the top of the fence (on slopes, from the high side of each panel). Barbed wire, razor wire and similar are prohibited, except barbed wire above 1.8 m in A-3, M and P-3 zones. Retaining wall plus fence: 3 m maximum. No fences on City property.
  - Source: [A Guide to Building a Fence or Landscape Screen, pages 2-3](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/479/Fence-Heights-and-Landscape-Screens-PDF)
  - Official wording: "The maximum height of a fence is measured from the grade" … "Barbed wire, razor wire, broken glass or any material that is" … "Placing a fence or wall on City property is strictly"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 516, s. 516(4) and (6)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "Retaining wall and fence 3 metres, except where a" … "Prohibited in all zones on" … "permitted in the A-3 zone, all"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996, s. 516 (Landscape Screens, Fences and Retaining Walls)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 516](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "Landscape Screens, Fences and Retaining Walls"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2, s. 101](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Coquitlam does not require a permit for a fence; the Building Bylaw does not treat fences as buildings. A wall built instead of a fence may need a building permit, and a retaining wall counts as a building when its combined average height is 1.2 m or more. Fence height is set by section 516 of [Zoning Bylaw 3000](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170).

## Good to know

- Maximum height in low-density residential zones (Part 10), Part 12 and Part 22 zones, RMH, C-1, C-5 and P-4: 1.3 m in front of the front face of the building, 1.8 m behind it. In all other zones: 3.1 m.
- The City guide says the 1.3 m limit does not apply to exterior side yards facing a street, while the bylaw table gives 1.8 m behind the front face. Confirm with Planning if your fence faces a street.
- Within 6 m of an exterior lot corner, a fence, landscape screen or retaining wall can be 1 m at most, and vegetation must be trimmed so nothing blocks the view between 1 m and 2 m above pavement. Nothing is allowed in the 3 m by 3 m area next to a lane or street intersection.
- Height is measured from the surrounding soil to the top of the fence; on a slope, from the high side of each panel.
- Barbed wire, razor wire and similar are prohibited, except barbed wire above 1.8 m in A-3, M and P-3 zones.
- A retaining wall plus fence can be 3 m at most. Where a retaining wall over 1.2 m is allowed, the fence on top is limited to 1.8 m. In all R zones retaining walls must be 0.6 m back from the front and exterior side lot lines.
- Hedges (landscape screens) are not height-regulated except near corners. No fences on City property.
- Pools must be enclosed by a fence at least 1.2 m high under Building Bylaw section 44.1, with a pool permit.
- An overheight fence ticket is a bylaw notice of $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days) or a municipal ticket of $1,000.
- Not sure? Call Building Permits at 604-927-3441 or Planning and Development at 604-927-3430.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fence Heights and Landscape Screens guide (PDF)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/479/Fence-Heights-and-Landscape-Screens-PDF)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 (PDF)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/fence-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fence-rules.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/fence-rules.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fence-rules.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fence-rules.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [A Guide to Building a Fence or Landscape Screen (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/479/Fence-Heights-and-Landscape-Screens-PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 516 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Coquitlam permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

**Short answer:** In Coquitlam, decks and accessory buildings such as garages and carports generally need a building permit. The one listed exemption is a storage or garden shed of 10 m² or less that meets the Building Code and all bylaws, including Zoning Bylaw setbacks. Call Building Permits at 604-927-3441 if unsure.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Set by project value in Fees and Charges Bylaw 5484, Schedule D (see the building-permit-fees answer).  
**Where:**
- Online: Submit an application (Coquitlam QFile), https://qfile.coquitlam.ca/filedrop/permit
- In person: Building Permit counter, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., except statutory holidays)
- Phone: Building Permits, 604-927-3441

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** No building permit for a storage or garden shed of 10 m² or less that meets the Building Code and bylaw construction standards and complies with all City bylaws, including Zoning Bylaw siting (setbacks). Larger sheds and other accessory buildings are covered by the general permit requirement. (Sources differ: Bylaw says 'does not exceed 10 m2'; the web page says 'under 10 square meters'. Bylaw followed.)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), s. 21.1-21.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "A building permit is not required for work in respect of a building intended or actually used for a storage or garden shed" … "and is in compliance with all applicable bylaws of the City"
  - Source: [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, Did You Know](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
  - Official wording: "Building permits are not required for storage or garden shed structures under 10 square meters in area, however they must comply with the setbacks stipulated in the Zoning Bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Decks:** The City says a building permit is generally required for decks, balconies and awnings.
  - Source: [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, Do I Need a Permit?](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
  - Official wording: "Decks, balconies, awnings, retaining walls over 1.2 m."
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), s. 21.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "a building permit is required for any work" … "that relates to a building or temporary building"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Garages and carports:** Accessory buildings generally need a building permit. The Building Bylaw requires a permit for any work on a building; its only listed exemption is a storage or garden shed of 10 m² or less.
  - Source: [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, Do I Need a Permit?](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
  - Official wording: "Accessory buildings, additions, new living space, secondary suites, coach houses."
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), s. 21.1-21.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "a building permit is required for any work" … "that relates to a building or temporary building"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning limits:** In R-1 to R-4: detached accessory buildings not in the front yard (R-4: rear yard only); 3.0 m from the house (R-1 to R-3); height 3.7 m, or 4.6 m with a 4:12 or steeper roof. Sited 1.6 m+ from the house: 1.2 m rear and interior side, 3.0 m exterior side, front 5.5 m (R-4 4.5 m). Lot coverage 50% (R-3 45%).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 10 Low Density Residential Zones, s. 1002(8)-(10)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1174)
  - Official wording: "structures where sited 5.5 1.2 1.2 1.2 3.0" … "a minimum separation distance of 3.0 metres from principal buildings." … "Detached accessory uses, buildings and structures must not be located in the front yard." … "(i) 3.7 metres; or" … "All buildings and structures together must not exceed a lot coverage of 50%, excluding" … "All detached accessory residential and detached accessory off-street parking buildings and structures must be located in the rear yard." … "All buildings and structures together must not exceed a lot coverage of 45%, excluding" … "Accessory buildings and structures must not exceed a height, measured from finished grade, of:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 3598, 2003 (s. 21) and Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 (Part 10 residential zones)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), title page](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 3598, 2003"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2, s. 101](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Coquitlam's [Building Bylaw 3598](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829) requires a permit for any work on a building. Its only listed exemption is a storage or garden shed of 10 m² or less that meets the Building Code and bylaw construction standards and complies with all City bylaws, including Zoning Bylaw siting. The City says decks, balconies and awnings generally need a permit. The bylaw and City pages do not name garages or carports, so treat them as accessory buildings that need one. No height or size below which a deck needs no permit was found.

## Steps

1. Look up your zone on QtheMap and check setbacks, lot coverage and height.
2. Prepare the application form, checklist and drawings.
3. Submit through Coquitlam QFile or at the City Hall counter.
4. Book inspections once the permit is issued.

## Good to know

- Zoning in R-1 to R-4: detached accessory buildings stay out of the front yard (R-4: rear yard only) and 3.0 m from the house (R-1 to R-3). Height is 3.7 m, or 4.6 m with a 4:12 or steeper roof.
- Sited 1.6 m or more from the house: 1.2 m from the rear and interior side lot lines, 3.0 m on an exterior side, and 5.5 m at the front (R-4: 4.5 m). Lot coverage is 50% (R-3: 45%).
- In R-1, detached parking buildings are limited to 3 parking spaces and a wall length of 10.3 m.
- Other zones have their own rules. These zoning figures come from web copies marked "for information only"; confirm your zone with Planning.
- The City's page says "under 10 square meters" for the shed exemption; the bylaw says 10 m² or less. The bylaw is followed here.

## What you'll need

- Permit Application Form and the checklist for your project
- Drawings per the City's detached building or outdoor deck drawing requirements

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
- [Building Bylaw 3598 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit.md)
- [Coquitlam building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Coquitlam fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fence-rules.md)
- [Coquitlam zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/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)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 10 Low Density Residential Zones (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1174) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building & Construction, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/478/Building-Construction) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Coquitlam building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In Coquitlam, a building permit fee is a base amount plus a rate per $1,000 of estimated construction value, set in Schedule D of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. A separate application fee of $106.70 or 50% of the issuance fee is due first, and $679.70 for a new house. Confirm with the City.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** By estimated construction value; see the fee bands below. Fees are subject to rounding and applicable taxes.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Permits, 604-927-3441

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** For work valued $0 to $5,000 (no registered professional), $35.60 per $1,000 of estimated construction value, with no base fee. With a registered professional, $34.10 per $1,000.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026), Schedule D, Tables 1 and 2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Table 1. Building Permit Fee (without Registered Professional)" … "$0 to $5,000 - $ 35.60" … "$0 to $5,000 - $ 34.10"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** Fee is a base amount plus a rate per $1,000 of estimated construction value. Table 1 (no registered professional): to $5,000 $35.60; $5,001-20,000 $46.40 + $26.70; $20,001-50,000 $178 + $20.40; $50,001-500,000 $510.70 + $13.70; over $500,000 $1,150 + $12.40. Table 2 (registered professional) is slightly lower.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026), Schedule D, Table 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Value of Construction Fees Fee per $1,000" … "$5,001 to 20,000 $ 46.40 $ 26.70" … "$20,001 to $50,000 $ 178.00 $ 20.40" … "$50,001 to $500,000 $ 510.70 $ 13.70" … "$500,001 and greater $ 1,150.00 $ 12.40" … "Table 2. Building Permit Fee (with Registered Professional)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** Application intake fee, paid on invoice before plan review: $106.70 or 50% of the issuance fee (the schedule's wording is unclear), and $679.70 for a new single or two family dwelling. The remaining permit fee is paid before the permit is issued. An older City guide says 25%. (Sources differ: The City's Accessory Detached Buildings Guide (June 2021) says 25% of the permit value is due when applying, with the balance at issuance. The bylaw schedule is followed. Whether the intake fee is credited against the permit fee is implied by the 'outstanding balance' wording only.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026), Schedule D, Document & Services](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit or 50% of the issuance fee for the building permit for which the application is $ 106.70" … "Building Permit (new Single/Two family dwelling) $ 679.70"
  - Source: [Permit Application Review, Step 4 and Step 6](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review)
  - Official wording: "Refer to the Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule "D" (PDF) for application intake fees."
  - Source: [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, Apply for a Permit](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
  - Official wording: "Pick up plans after plan review has been satisfactorily completed and pay the permit fee outstanding balance."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** Plumbing $79 minimum (two fixtures), $36.40 per extra fixture. Demolition $119.60 accessory, $337.90 other. Re-inspection $108.40 minimum plus $128.90 per extra hour. Six-month extension $306.60. Security deposit (Building Bylaw Sch. A): nil under $50,000; $2,500 for $50,000+ house additions or accessory buildings; $1,500 pool or retaining wall; $1,000 demolition.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "The minimum plumbing system permit fee is $79.00 This fee includes two fixtures." … "Fixtures roughed in (Note 1) - fee each fixture $ 36.40" … "Accessory Building $ 119.60" … "All Other $ 337.90" … "Re-inspection Fees" … "Each additional hour or part thereof $ 128.90" … "Plan recheck Fee (changes or addition subject to a recheck) $ 245.00" … "Building Permit Extension (6 months extension) $ 306.60"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), Schedule A, Security](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "Swimming Pool or Retaining Wall $1,500.00" … "Demolition permit $1,000.00" … "Additions, alterations & accessory $2,500.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** For online applications, staff email an invoice with payment instructions for the intake fee; the permit is issued after the remaining fee is paid. Only plumbing permits and alternative solution applications can be paid online; other building permits are paid at City Hall, or by cheque.
  - Source: [Permit Application Review, Steps 4 and 6](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review)
  - Official wording: "City staff will contact the applicant by email with an attached invoice and instructions for payment which will include the permit number(s)."
  - Source: [Building & Construction, Building Permit Applications](https://www.coquitlam.ca/478/Building-Construction)
  - Official wording: "Currently for plumbing permits and alternative solution applications we are able to process application payments online." … "For all other building permit applications you will be asked to provide payment at City Hall." … "Cheques can be mailed to City Hall or placed in the drop box"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (Building Bylaw Fees & Charges), consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026; fees are charged under the Building Bylaw No. 3598, 2003
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "BYLAW NO. 5484, 2025" … "Building Bylaw Fees & Charges" … "Consolidated with amendments in Bylaw: (1) 5551, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Fees are set in Schedule D of the City of Coquitlam's [Fees and Charges Bylaw 5484](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) and charged under the [Building Bylaw 3598](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829). The permit fee uses Table 1 if no registered professional is involved, and Table 2 if one is. Each band lists a base amount and a rate per $1,000 of estimated construction value. The schedule does not say whether the rate applies to the whole value or only the part above the band's lower limit, so ask Building Permits before working out a total. Retaining walls use Table 3.

## Fee bands

- Table 1 (no registered professional): up to $5,000, $35.60 per $1,000 with no base fee; $5,001 to $20,000, $46.40 plus $26.70 per $1,000; $20,001 to $50,000, $178 plus $20.40; $50,001 to $500,000, $510.70 plus $13.70; over $500,000, $1,150 plus $12.40.
- Table 2 (registered professional): up to $5,000, $34.10 per $1,000; $5,001 to $20,000, $43.30 plus $25.60; $20,001 to $50,000, $170.30 plus $19.40; $50,001 to $500,000, $485.90 plus $13.20; over $500,000, $1,175 plus $11.80.

## Good to know

- Application (intake) fee, invoiced before plan review: $106.70 or 50% of the issuance fee (the schedule's wording is unclear), and $679.70 for a new single or two-family dwelling. The remaining fee is paid before the permit is issued. An older City guide says 25%, so confirm the amount with the City.
- Other fees: plumbing $79 minimum (two fixtures) plus $36.40 per extra fixture; demolition $119.60 for an accessory building, $216.10 for an in-ground pool, $337.90 otherwise; re-inspection $108.40 minimum plus $128.90 per extra hour; six-month extension $306.60.
- Security deposit (Building Bylaw Schedule A): none under $50,000; $2,500 for house additions or accessory buildings of $50,000 or more; $1,500 for a pool or retaining wall; $1,000 for demolition.
- Online applications are invoiced by email. Only plumbing permits and alternative solution applications can be paid online; other building permits are paid at City Hall or by cheque. Most City fees add a 2% charge on credit cards.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 5484, Schedule D (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
- [Building Bylaw 3598 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit.md)
- [Coquitlam permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit-fees.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Permit Application Review, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building & Construction, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/478/Building-Construction) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "Coquitlam zoning: find your zone and what it allows"
question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coquitlam
category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Coquitlam zoning: find your zone and what it allows

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

**Short answer:** Look up your lot on QtheMap, the City of Coquitlam's interactive map, using the Designated Land Use and Zoning layer. Then read your zone in Zoning Bylaw 3000. Development Planning, 604-927-3430, can answer questions.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Where:**
- Online: Zoning Bylaw page, https://www.coquitlam.ca/562/Zoning-Bylaw
- Online: City Maps (QtheMap and its Help Guide), https://www.coquitlam.ca/701/City-Maps
- Phone: Development Planning, 604-927-3430

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** Use QtheMap, the City's interactive map: search by address and turn on the Designated Land Use and Zoning layer; it also shows development permit areas and property information. The City says to use it, not the posted zoning maps (Schedule A), for up-to-date zoning. A QtheMap Help Guide is on the City Maps page.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, intro](https://www.coquitlam.ca/562/Zoning-Bylaw)
  - Official wording: "QtheMap is an interactive web-based tool that allows you to look up zoning, development permit areas and subdivision activity, property information, designated land use and much more." … "Zoning Maps - Please use QtheMap for up to date zoning information"
  - Source: [City Maps (QtheMap), What is QtheMap](https://www.coquitlam.ca/701/City-Maps)
  - Official wording: "- Address search - Property Information" … "Designated Land Use and Zoning" … "If you have any questions about QtheMap please refer to the QtheMap Help Guide (PDF) or email QtheMap."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and amending bylaws. The City's online consolidated copy is for convenience only (not official) and was updated as of July 27, 2026; the Schedule A zoning maps copy was updated July 6, 2026.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, intro](https://www.coquitlam.ca/562/Zoning-Bylaw)
  - Official wording: "This consolidated copy of the Zoning Bylaw (Zoning Bylaw 3000, 1996 and amending Bylaws) is for convenience only and is not an official copy." … "This copy was updated as of July 27, 2026." … "This copy was updated July 6, 2026."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What the zone controls:** Permitted uses, development density, siting of buildings, building heights, lot coverage, minimum off-street parking and loading spaces, and other items.
  - Source: [Rezonings and Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments, City Zoning Bylaw](https://www.coquitlam.ca/260/Rezonings-Zoning-Bylaw-Text-Amendments)
  - Official wording: "The Zoning Bylaw regulates the specific permitted uses, development density, siting of buildings, building heights, lot coverage, minimum amounts of off-street parking and loading spaces, as well as other items."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Contact:** Development Planning, City of Coquitlam: 604-927-3430, or by email through the City's Rezonings page.
  - Source: [Rezonings and Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments](https://www.coquitlam.ca/260/Rezonings-Zoning-Bylaw-Text-Amendments)
  - Official wording: "Contact Development Planning by email or call 604-927-3430"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2, s. 101](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Every property in the City of Coquitlam is covered by [Zoning Bylaw 3000](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166). Your zone controls permitted uses, development density, siting of buildings, building heights, lot coverage, minimum off-street parking and loading spaces, and other items.

## Steps

1. Open QtheMap, search your address and turn on the Designated Land Use and Zoning layer. It also shows development permit areas and property information. A QtheMap Help Guide is on the City Maps page.
2. Open the Zoning Bylaw page and read the part for your zone.
3. Call Development Planning at 604-927-3430, or email through the City's Rezonings page, to confirm what applies to your lot.

## Good to know

- The City says to use QtheMap, not the posted zoning maps (Schedule A), for up-to-date zoning.
- The City's online consolidated bylaw copy is for convenience only and is not the official copy. It was updated as of July 27, 2026; the Schedule A zoning maps copy was updated July 6, 2026.

## Zones

87 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 (consolidated with amending bylaws, updated July 27, 2026)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/562/Zoning-Bylaw). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/zoning/index.json

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

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw (parts and schedules)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/562/Zoning-Bylaw)
- [City Maps](https://www.coquitlam.ca/701/City-Maps)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/zoning-lookup.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/562/Zoning-Bylaw) (read 2026-11-05)
- [City Maps (QtheMap), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/701/City-Maps) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Rezonings and Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/260/Rezonings-Zoning-Bylaw-Text-Amendments) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Coquitlam secondary suite and carriage house rules
question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Coquitlam secondary suite and carriage house rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes, in many zones. Coquitlam's Zoning Bylaw treats a secondary suite, carriage house or garden cottage as an accessory dwelling unit, counted toward the zone's limit on units per lot (R-1 up to four; RS-2 one, inside the house). A suite needs a building permit. Call Building Permits at 604-927-3441.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**How long:** The City says the average time to first review of a minor residential application is typically 15 to 20 business days, depending on volumes.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Permits, 604-927-3441
- Phone: Planning and Development, 604-927-3430
- Online: Submit an application (Coquitlam QFile), https://qfile.coquitlam.ca/filedrop/permit

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes. A secondary suite is an 'accessory dwelling unit' and counts as a dwelling unit toward the zone's limit: R-1 and R-2 up to four per lot (R-2 three on lots 280 m² or less); R-3 two principal plus two accessory; RS-2 one accessory unit, inside the single-detached house. (Sources differ: The City's Secondary Suites FAQ (older wording) says a suite may only be in a single family dwelling and only one per dwelling; the current Zoning Bylaw counts accessory dwelling units within the zone's unit limit. Zoning Bylaw followed. Zones other than RS-2 and R-1 to R-4 were not checked.)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), s. 201 definitions](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "may include secondary suite, carriage"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 10 Low Density Residential Zones, s. 1001-1002](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1174)
  - Official wording: "A maximum of four dwelling units are permitted on a lot." … "(b) A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a lot." … "An accessory dwelling unit must be contained within a principal building for a single-" … "A maximum of two principal dwelling units and two accessory dwelling units are"
  - Source: [Secondary Suites FAQs, FAQ: Can my home contain a secondary suite](https://www.coquitlam.ca/Faq.aspx?TID=33)
  - Official wording: "A single family dwelling may not contain more than one secondary suite."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes in the R zones: an accessory dwelling unit may be a carriage house or garden cottage, and a building holding only an accessory unit counts as a principal building. In RS-2 the accessory unit must be inside the house.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), s. 201 definitions](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "house, garden cottage but excludes lock-off unit." … "that do not contain a principal dwelling unit and only contain an accessory dwelling unit"
  - Source: [Information for Building Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, Intro](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1038/Information-for-Building-Small-Scale-Mul)
  - Official wording: "single-detached houses, backyard suites, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and multiplexes"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 10 Low Density Residential Zones, s. 1001(9)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1174)
  - Official wording: "An accessory dwelling unit must be contained within a principal building for a single-"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits:** Dwelling units per lot: R-1 four (floor area ratio 0.65 for one or two units); R-2 four, or three on lots of 280 m² or less; R-3 two principal plus two accessory; RS-2 one accessory unit. No owner-occupancy rule found.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 10 Low Density Residential Zones, s. 1002-1004](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1174)
  - Official wording: "A maximum of four dwelling units are permitted on a lot." … "One or Two 0.65" … "maximum of three dwelling units are permitted on the lot." … "A maximum of two principal dwelling units and two accessory dwelling units are" … "(b) A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a lot."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Parking:** Small-scale residential: 1 space per dwelling unit under 79 m², 1.5 spaces for 79 to 158 m², 2 spaces over 158 m². In RS-2, A-3 and legacy zones: 1 space per accessory dwelling unit. No residential parking is required in Transit-Oriented Areas.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 7 Off-Street Parking and Loading, s. 706(1)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1172/Part-7-Off-Street-Parking-and-Loading-PDF--Regulations-for-vehicle-and-bicycle-parking-and-infrastructure)
  - Official wording: "1 space per dwelling unit that measures" … "1.5 spaces per dwelling unit that" … "1 space per accessory dwelling unit" … "Despite Sub-section 706(1)(a), off-street parking spaces are not required for the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permits:** A building permit is required for a secondary suite or coach house. A Development Permit may also be needed if the property is in a Development Permit Area; contact Planning and Development at 604-927-3430.
  - Source: [Secondary Suites FAQs, FAQ: Can my home contain a secondary suite](https://www.coquitlam.ca/Faq.aspx?TID=33)
  - Official wording: "All secondary suites require building permits to be legal."
  - Source: [Building & Construction](https://www.coquitlam.ca/478/Building-Construction)
  - Official wording: "check if the property is within a Development Permit Area to determine if your type of construction requires a Development Permit." … "Contact the Planning and Development Department at 604-927-3430"
  - Source: [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, Do I Need a Permit?](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential)
  - Official wording: "Accessory buildings, additions, new living space, secondary suites, coach houses."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 (Part 10 and Part 7) and Building Bylaw No. 3598, 2003
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), s. 101](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (consolidated September 2026), title page](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 3598, 2003"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Coquitlam's [Zoning Bylaw 3000](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1174) calls a secondary suite, carriage house or garden cottage an "accessory dwelling unit". It counts as a dwelling unit toward the zone's limit per lot, so what you can add depends on your zone.

- R-1: up to four dwelling units per lot.
- R-2: up to four, or three on lots of 280 m² or less.
- R-3: two principal units plus two accessory units.
- RS-2: one accessory unit, which must be inside the single-detached house.
- R-4 requires at least three units per lot.

In the R zones a detached carriage house or garden cottage is allowed, and a building holding only an accessory unit counts as a principal building. No owner-occupancy rule was found.

## Steps

1. Look up your zone on QtheMap, or call Planning and Development at 604-927-3430. Zones other than RS-2 and R-1 to R-4 were not checked.
2. Prepare the application form, the Secondary Suite Permit Checklist, proof of ownership and drawings.
3. Submit through Coquitlam QFile or at the City Hall counter. A Development Permit may also be needed in a Development Permit Area.
4. Book inspections as work proceeds.

## Good to know

- Parking (Zoning Bylaw Part 7, small-scale residential): 1 space per dwelling unit under 79 m², 1.5 for 79 to 158 m², 2 over 158 m². In RS-2, A-3 and legacy zones: 1 space per accessory unit. None is required in Transit-Oriented Areas.
- The City's older suite FAQ says a suite is only allowed in a single family dwelling, one per dwelling, with one parking space. The current Zoning Bylaw is followed here; confirm with the City.
- Suites add a utility surcharge: 40% if authorized, 100% if unauthorized, per the FAQ.

## What you'll need

- Permit Application Form and the Secondary Suite Permit Checklist
- Proof of ownership, or an Agent Authorization Form if you are not the owner
- Drawings per the City's secondary suite drawing requirements

## Official forms and pages

- [Secondary Suites, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/371/Secondary-Suites)
- [Secondary Suite FAQs](https://www.coquitlam.ca/Faq.aspx?TID=33)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 10 (PDF)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1174)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit.md)
- [Coquitlam zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Coquitlam short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/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)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/secondary-suite.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/secondary-suite.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/secondary-suite.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/secondary-suite.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Secondary Suites FAQs, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/Faq.aspx?TID=33) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 10 Low Density Residential Zones (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1174) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 7 Off-Street Parking and Loading (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1172/Part-7-Off-Street-Parking-and-Loading-PDF--Regulations-for-vehicle-and-bicycle-parking-and-infrastructure) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Information for Building Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1038/Information-for-Building-Small-Scale-Mul) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building & Construction, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/478/Building-Construction) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw No. 3598 (consolidated September 2026), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Coquitlam tree removal rules and permits
question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coquitlam
category: Building, renovating and your property
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of Coquitlam
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# Coquitlam tree removal rules and permits

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

**Short answer:** In Coquitlam, you can remove up to two protected trees per 12-month period without a permit. Protected means 20 cm or more across at 1.4 m high. More than two, or any removal on a lot with a creek, steep slope or covenant, needs a Tree Cutting Permit, starting at $71.50. Confirm with the City.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** $71.50 for a basic application; $358 if supporting documents (such as an arborist report), planning or plan checking, or a City site visit is needed. Replacement tree security is $300 per tree.  
**Where:**
- Online: City Permits and Application Portal, https://applicationportal.coquitlam.ca/citizenportal/app/login
- Phone: Parks Customer Service, 604-927-6300

## Key facts

- **When a permit is needed:** Protected trees are living woody plants 20 cm or more across at 1.4 m high, plus replacement trees and trees planted as a development requirement. A permit is needed to remove more than two protected trees a year, and for any removal on properties with a riparian or Streamside Protection area, steep slope, protective covenant, or on Burian Drive or Latimer Avenue.
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Permit, Do I Need a Permit?](https://www.coquitlam.ca/558/Tree-Cutting-Permit)
  - Official wording: "A protected tree is any living woody plant that is 20 centimetres or more in diameter measured 1.4 m from the ground," … "You will require a permit if you wish to remove more than two protected trees per year." … "You will require a Tree Cutting Permit for all tree removals if your property has any of the following:" … "If your property is located on Burian Drive or Latimer Avenue" … "A protected tree is any living woody plant that is 20 centimetres or more in diameter measured 1.4 m from the ground, replacement tree or planted as a requirement of development."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Exemptions:** Up to two protected trees per 12-month period can be removed without a permit, except on properties with a riparian or Streamside Protection area, steep slope (over 36%) or covenant, or on Burian Drive or Latimer Avenue. Replacement trees and development-required trees are protected at any size. No hazard-tree or ALR exemption found in City pages.
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Permit, Do I Need a Permit?](https://www.coquitlam.ca/558/Tree-Cutting-Permit)
  - Official wording: "In most cases, the tree management bylaw allows private property owners to remove up to two trees of protected size per year from their property without a permit."
  - Source: [Tree FAQs, FAQ: Do I need a permit?](https://www.coquitlam.ca/m/faq?cat=73)
  - Official wording: "you can remove up to two trees of protected size (20cm or greater stem diameter measured 1.4 off the ground) per 12 month period"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** $71.50 for a basic application; $358 if supplemental documentation (such as an arborist report), planning or plan checking, or a City technician site visit is needed.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule E, Schedule E, Tree Management Fees](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "A Tree Cutting Permit where no supplemental documentation, $ 71.50" … "A Tree Cutting Permit where supplemental documentation, $ 358.00"
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Permit, Fees](https://www.coquitlam.ca/558/Tree-Cutting-Permit)
  - Official wording: "A Basic Tree Cutting permit application is $71.50."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Replacement trees:** Replacement trees may be required, based on lot size and the number of protected trees remaining. Security is $300 per replacement tree, paid at permit issuance; 90% is returned once trees are planted and pass inspection. Provincial standards apply in riparian areas.
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Permit, Tree Replacement Deposit](https://www.coquitlam.ca/558/Tree-Cutting-Permit)
  - Official wording: "Replacement trees are bonded at $300 per replacement tree." … "90-percent return once the trees are planted and pass an inspection." … "The two main factors include the size of your lot and the number of protected trees remaining after tree removal occurs." … "Provincial tree replacement standards apply for trees removed in riparian areas."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **City trees:** The City will not remove boulevard or greenbelt trees for nuisance (leaf drop, shade) and only removes City trees that are a public safety risk. Residents cannot prune City trees in separated boulevards and may be ticketed for damaging one.
  - Source: [Tree FAQs, FAQ: City tree on the boulevard](https://www.coquitlam.ca/m/faq?cat=73)
  - Official wording: "the City will not remove trees on City property unless they are a risk to public safety." … "Residents cannot prune these trees, and may receive a bylaw violation ticket if they choose to prune a City tree and damage it."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule E](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Boulevard Tree Replacement Fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Cutting without a permit: Bylaw notice $500 (no early-payment discount; 50% compliance-agreement discount where entered). Municipal ticket: $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, Tree Management Bylaw schedule](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "No permit 4 n/a 500 50%"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, Schedule B-23](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "No permit 4 1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Tree Management Bylaw No. 4091, 2010
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Permit, intro](https://www.coquitlam.ca/558/Tree-Cutting-Permit)
  - Official wording: "Trees on private property are protected under the City of Coquitlam Tree Management Bylaw 4091, 2010."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Trees on private land in the City of Coquitlam are regulated by [Tree Management Bylaw 4091](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=891357). The bylaw is a scanned PDF with no readable text, so this answer comes from the City's web pages and fee and ticket schedules. Confirm details with the City.

Protected trees are living woody plants 20 cm or more across at 1.4 m high, plus replacement trees and trees planted as a development requirement. You can remove up to two protected trees per 12-month period without a permit. A permit is needed for more than two, and for any removal on a property with a riparian or Streamside Protection area, a steep slope (over 36%) or a protective covenant, or on Burian Drive or Latimer Avenue.

## Steps

1. Count the protected trees you plan to remove in a 12-month period, and check whether your lot has any of the features above.
2. If a permit is needed, apply through the City's Permits and Application Portal.
3. Pay the application fee. If replacement trees are required, pay $300 per tree at permit issuance; 90% is returned once the trees are planted and pass inspection.

## Good to know

- Replacement trees may be required, based on lot size and the number of protected trees remaining. Provincial standards apply in riparian areas.
- On steep slopes the City says trees cannot be removed unless an ISA certified arborist deems them hazardous.
- Cutting a tree without a permit: a bylaw notice is $500 (no early-payment discount) or a municipal ticket is $1,000.
- The City will not remove boulevard or greenbelt trees for nuisance such as leaf drop or shade, only for public safety risk. Residents cannot prune City trees in separated boulevards and may be ticketed for damaging one. Report hazardous City trees to Parks Customer Service, 604-927-6300.

## What you'll need

- Property owner authorization, if a contractor or manager applies
- Tree risk assessment from an ISA Certified Arborist, if the City asks for one

## Official forms and pages

- [Tree Cutting Permit page](https://www.coquitlam.ca/558/Tree-Cutting-Permit)
- [Tree Management Bylaw 4091 (PDF, scanned)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=891357)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/tree-removal.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/tree-removal.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/tree-removal.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/tree-removal.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/tree-removal.md)

## Sources

- [Tree Cutting Permit, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/558/Tree-Cutting-Permit) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Tree FAQs, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/m/faq?cat=73) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule E (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)

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question: "How does garbage collection work in Coquitlam, and when is my pick-up day?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coquitlam
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
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owner_body: City of Coquitlam
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# Coquitlam garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

**Question:** How does garbage collection work in Coquitlam, and when is my pick-up day?

**Short answer:** The City of Coquitlam collects the Garbage Cart every other week and the Green Cart weekly at houses and some small multi-plexes. Find your day by entering your address on the City's Collection Calendar page or in the Coquitlam Curbside Collection app. Put carts out between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** 2026 residential dwelling charge on the utility bill: $287 a year with a 120 L garbage cart, $379 with 240 L, $534 with 360 L. Extra green cart $140, $150 or $160 by size.  
**How long:** Garbage every other week; Green Cart weekly. Collection starts at 7:30 a.m. in morning zones and 11 a.m. in afternoon zones.  
**Where:**
- Online: Collection calendar and reminders, https://www.coquitlam.ca/157/Collection-Calendar-and-Guidelines (Search your address under "My Schedule"; the free "Coquitlam Curbside Collection" app can send email or phone-call reminders.)
- Phone: Missed Garbage and Green Cart Collection (Waste Connections of Canada), 604-636-3520
- Phone: Solid Waste Operations (missing carts), 604-927-4300

## Key facts

- **How often:** Garbage cart: every other week. Green cart (food scraps and yard trimmings): weekly. Curbside recycling is collected by Recycle BC's contractor GFL Environmental; its frequency is not stated in the files read.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), Schedule A, item 1(a)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "collected every other week, plus" … "collection and removal of green waste on" … "a weekly basis"
  - Source: [Collection Calendar and Guidelines, Curbside Recycling](https://www.coquitlam.ca/157/Collection-Calendar-and-Guidelines)
  - Official wording: "Recycle BC contracts GFL Environmental to collect curbside recycling from single-family homes and select multi-family homes in Coquitlam."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Finding your day:** Enter your address under "My Schedule" on the City's Collection Calendar page, or use the free "Coquitlam Curbside Collection" app (Google Play or Apple App Store), which can send email or phone-call reminders. A collection zone map (PDF) is also available. In holiday weeks your collection day may be delayed by a day.
  - Source: [Collection Calendar and Guidelines, Garbage and Green Cart Collection Schedule](https://www.coquitlam.ca/157/Collection-Calendar-and-Guidelines)
  - Official wording: "Search your address in the search box below “My Schedule”." … "You can also download the free “Coquitlam Curbside Collection” app on Google Play or in the Apple App Store." … "View the collection zone map (PDF). Please note that on weeks when there is a statutory holiday, your collection day may be delayed by a day."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Carts:** One garbage and one green cart per house, in 120 L, 240 L (standard) or 360 L. Exchange fee $50 per cart under the bylaw; the City waives it when downsizing a garbage cart, and garbage upsizes also pay the pro-rated fee increase. Extra green carts $140, $150 or $160 by size; extra garbage carts not permitted. Missing carts: 604-927-4300. (Sources differ: The bylaw sets a $50 exchange fee per cart; the Cart Requests page says the $50 fee is waived when downsizing a garbage cart ("If downsizing, the $50 administrative fee will be waived"). The bylaw schedule is given. A wildlife-resistant garbage cart can be bought instead of the regular one for $140 (120 L), $150 (240 L) or $160 (360 L) (Schedule A item (d)). The Solid Waste Management Bylaw copy on file is consolidated January 2026 (amended to Bylaw 5488, 2025), with 2026 rates.)
  - Source: [Cart Requests](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1084/Cart-Requests)
  - Official wording: "The City of Coquitlam provides one Garbage Cart and one Green Cart to each house that receives City collection services." … "There are three cart sizes available: 120L, 240L (standard), and 360L." … "However, additional Garbage Carts are not permitted, even if your home has a legal secondary suite." … "Garbage Cart upsizes are subject to a $50 administrative fee, plus the pro-rated increase to the Garbage Fee for the remainder of the year." … "please contact Coquitlam’s Solid Waste Operations Division by phone at 604-927-4300" … "If downsizing, the $50 administrative fee will be waived" … "All Green Cart exchanges are subject to a $50 administrative fee."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), Schedule A, items (b) and (c)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "$50.00 per cart to exchange a cart at a residential dwelling for another garbage" … "$140.00 for each additional 120 litre green cart; or $150.00 for each additional 240 litre green cart; or $160.00 for each additional 360 litre green cart."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Setting carts out:** Put carts out no earlier than 5:30 a.m. and no later than 7:30 a.m. on collection day. Not the night before ($500 fine). With a lane: at the property line level with the lane. Without a lane: on the street near the driveway, not blocking traffic. Leave 1 m clearance around each cart, 3 m of open space above, and 1.5 m from parked vehicles. When not out for collection, store carts so they do not rest on or project over a street, sidewalk, boulevard or lane and, where reasonably feasible, are out of view from the street.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), s. 4.1, 4.2, 5.1.7](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "no earlier than 5:30 a.m. and not later than 7:30 a.m., on" … "place the residential waste containers and recycling containers at the property line," … "place the residential waste containers and recycling containers on the street," … "as near as possible to the driveway of the property, without obstructing vehicle" … "with at least 1 metre of clearance space on all sides of each residential waste" … "with at least 3 metres of open space above, and" … "at least 1.5 metres away from parked vehicles." … "they are stored on the property in such a manner that they do not rest on, encroach upon or project over"
  - Source: [Collection Calendar and Guidelines, Set Out Times](https://www.coquitlam.ca/157/Collection-Calendar-and-Guidelines)
  - Official wording: "Do not place your cart out the night before collection and note that doing so may result in a $500 fine"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Solid Waste Management Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Set-out outside permitted 4.1 250 500"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits and extra garbage:** Weight limits per cart: 50 kg (120 L), 100 kg (240 L), 150 kg (360 L). Lids must be fully closed and carts not overflowing. No extra-bag tags found; extra garbage can go to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (fees apply), or use the Large Item Pick-Up (up to four large household items a year, each under 70 kg).
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), s. 5.1.6](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "50 kilograms in a 120 litre container;" … "100 kilograms in a 240 litre container; or" … "150 kilograms in a 360 litre container;"
  - Source: [Collection Calendar and Guidelines, Set-Out Guidelines](https://www.coquitlam.ca/157/Collection-Calendar-and-Guidelines)
  - Official wording: "Ensure carts are not overflowing and lids are fully closed."
  - Source: [Garbage Carts, What to do with Extra Garbage](https://www.coquitlam.ca/158/Garbage-Carts)
  - Official wording: "dispose of extra garbage or garbage that is not permitted in your Garbage Cart (fees apply)."
  - Source: [Large Item Pick-Up](https://www.coquitlam.ca/159/Large-Item-Pick-Up)
  - Official wording: "can have up to four large household items collected each year." … "There is a 70 kg (150 lbs) maximum weight restriction per item."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** 2026 residential dwelling charge, billed on the utility bill: $287 a year with a 120 L garbage cart, $379 with a 240 L cart, $534 with a 360 L cart. It covers garbage collection every other week plus weekly green cart collection.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), Schedule A, item 1(a)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "SOLID WASTE RATES AND CHARGES COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026" … "$287.00 per annum for collection and" … "$379.00 per annum for collection and" … "$534.00 per annum for collection and"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), s. 6.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "recorded on the municipal utility billing for the property on which the residential"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), s. 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City provides one Garbage Cart and one Green Cart (food scraps and yard trimmings) to each house and some multi-plexes of 8 units or fewer, in 120 L, 240 L (standard) or 360 L sizes. The charge is on your utility bill under the [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 4679](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031). Curbside recycling is collected by Recycle BC's contractor, GFL Environmental; its frequency was not stated on the pages read.

## Steps

1. Search your address under "My Schedule" on the Collection Calendar page, or use the Coquitlam Curbside Collection app. In holiday weeks your day may be delayed by a day.
2. Put carts out no earlier than 5:30 a.m. and no later than 7:30 a.m. on collection day, never the night before.
3. With a lane, set carts at the property line level with the lane; without one, on the street near the driveway, not blocking traffic. Leave 1 m around each cart, 3 m of open space above, and 1.5 m from parked vehicles.
4. Keep lids fully closed and carts not overflowing. Weight limits: 50 kg (120 L), 100 kg (240 L), 150 kg (360 L).

## Good to know

- When not out for collection, store carts so they do not rest on or project over a street, sidewalk, boulevard or lane.
- Extra garbage can go to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (fees apply). Large Item Pick-Up covers up to four large household items a year, each under 70 kg. Extra garbage carts are not permitted.
- Cart exchange: $50 per cart under the bylaw; the City says it waives this when downsizing a garbage cart. Missing carts: 604-927-4300.
- Set-out outside permitted hours: bylaw notice $500 ($250 within 14 days; second and later tickets get no discount); municipal ticket $1,000. An overweight cart is a $150 bylaw notice ($100 within 14 days).

## Official forms and pages

- [Collection Zone Map (PDF)](https://coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/9853/Collection-Zone-Map-PDF)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 4679 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/garbage-collection.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/garbage-collection.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/garbage-collection.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/garbage-collection.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/garbage-collection.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Collection Calendar and Guidelines, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/157/Collection-Calendar-and-Guidelines) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Garbage Carts, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/158/Garbage-Carts) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Cart Requests, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1084/Cart-Requests) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Large Item Pick-Up, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/159/Large-Item-Pick-Up) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Coquitlam yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "What can I do with yard waste, branches and extra trimmings in Coquitlam?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coquitlam
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
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# Coquitlam yard waste collection and drop-off

**Question:** What can I do with yard waste, branches and extra trimmings in Coquitlam?

**Short answer:** In Coquitlam, put yard trimmings in your Green Cart, collected weekly. For six weeks each spring and fall the City collects extra trimmings on your regular collection day. Residents can also drop off yard trimmings free, year-round, at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Free drop-off for Coquitlam residents at United Boulevard (proof of residency). Green Cart and seasonal collection are part of the residential dwelling charge ($287 to $534 a year in 2026). Extra green carts $140, $150 or $160 by size.  
**How long:** Six weeks each spring and fall; check the City's Extra Yard Waste page for the current dates.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Solid Waste Operations, 604-927-4300
- In person: United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (operated by Metro Vancouver), 995 United Boulevard, Coquitlam, BC (Mon to Fri 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun and holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Dec 25 and Jan 1.)

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** Yes. Yard trimmings go in the Green Cart, collected weekly. For six weeks each spring and fall, extra yard trimmings can be set out on your regular collection day in paper bags (no plastic), old garbage cans with a Yard Trimmings sticker, or bundled branches tied with twine. Only for homes with City curbside collection.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), s. 5.1.2; Schedule A](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "all food scraps and landscape waste are deposited and contained in a green cart;" … "plus collection and removal of green waste on a weekly basis"
  - Source: [Green Carts, Acceptable Materials](https://www.coquitlam.ca/161/Green-Carts)
  - Official wording: "Leaves and grass clippings"
  - Source: [Extra Yard Waste and Trimmings, Seasonal Unlimited Yard Trimmings Collection](https://www.coquitlam.ca/160/Extra-Yard-Waste-and-Trimmings)
  - Official wording: "For six weeks every spring and fall, residents who receive curbside collection from the City can put out extra yard trimmings for pick-up on their regular collection day." … "Paper bags (no plastic bags allowed)" … "Old garbage cans labeled with a Yard Trimmings sticker (PDF)" … "Bundled branches - Tie with twine"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to set it out:** Extra seasonal collection: individual branches under 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter and no more than 1 m (3 ft) long; each bundle, bag or can under 20 kg (44 lb). In the Green Cart the bylaw defines landscape waste as cuttings under 7.5 cm in diameter and 1 m long (the City's Green Carts page says branches under 10 cm thick and 50 cm long). No plastic bags, including compostable ones. (Sources differ: For the Green Cart the City's Green Carts page (under 10 cm thick, 50 cm long) differs from the bylaw definition of landscape waste (under 7.5 cm diameter, under 1 m long). The bylaw is followed.)
  - Source: [Extra Yard Waste and Trimmings, Set-out Options and Guidelines](https://www.coquitlam.ca/160/Extra-Yard-Waste-and-Trimmings)
  - Official wording: "Individual branches must be less than 7.5 centimeters (3 inches) in diameter and no more than 1 meter (3 feet) in length" … "All bundles, bags and cans of yard trimming must weigh less than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) each" … "Do not use plastic bags (not even those labeled "biodegradable" or "compostable")"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), s. 2.1, LANDSCAPE WASTE](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "LANDSCAPE WASTE includes weeds, leaves, grass and tree, plant or shrubbery cuttings less" … "than 7.5 centimeters in diameter and less than 1 meter in length;"
  - Source: [Green Carts, Acceptable Materials](https://www.coquitlam.ca/161/Green-Carts)
  - Official wording: "Short branches and prunings under 10 cm thick and 50 cm long"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Drop-off:** United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard, free for Coquitlam residents with proof of residency (residential loads, personal vehicle). Hours: Mon to Fri 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun and holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Dec 25 and Jan 1. Limits: 1,000 kg green waste per vehicle per day, 2,000 kg per year; branches up to 30 cm x 120 cm.
  - Source: [Extra Yard Waste and Trimmings, United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre](https://www.coquitlam.ca/160/Extra-Yard-Waste-and-Trimmings)
  - Official wording: "Coquitlam residents can drop off residential yard trimmings and food waste free of charge, year-round at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre." … "Residents must show a valid driver’s license or a current utility, property tax, electrical or gas bill, to confirm proof of Coquitlam residency." … "Green waste: 1,000 kg per vehicle per day" … "2,000 kg per vehicle per calendar year" … "Food waste: 100 L per vehicle per day" … "Tree branches (maximum 30 cm in diameter and 120 cm in length)"
  - Source: [Recycling, United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre](https://www.coquitlam.ca/165/Recycling)
  - Official wording: "Located at 995 United Boulevard"
  - Source: [https://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/Documents/united-boulevard-facility-visitor-guide.pdf, Hours of Operation](https://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/Documents/united-boulevard-facility-visitor-guide.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Mon to Fri 5:30 am to 6 pm 7 am to 6 pm" … "Sat 8 am to 6 pm 8 am to 6 pm" … "Sun and holidays* 9 am to 5 pm 9 am to 5 pm"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cost:** Free for Coquitlam residents at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, year-round (fees apply only for garbage drop-off). Green Cart and seasonal collection are part of the residential dwelling charge ($287 to $534 a year in 2026 depending on garbage cart size). Extra green carts cost $140, $150 or $160 by size.
  - Source: [Extra Yard Waste and Trimmings, United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre](https://www.coquitlam.ca/160/Extra-Yard-Waste-and-Trimmings)
  - Official wording: "Coquitlam residents can drop off residential yard trimmings and food waste free of charge, year-round at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre."
  - Source: [Recycling, United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre](https://www.coquitlam.ca/165/Recycling)
  - Official wording: "Fees apply only for garbage drop off."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), Schedule A](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "$287.00 per annum for collection and" … "$534.00 per annum for collection and" … "$140.00 for each additional 120 litre green cart; or $150.00 for each additional 240 litre green cart; or $160.00 for each additional 360 litre green cart."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not accepted:** Not accepted in the Green Cart: plastic bags (even labelled compostable), pet waste and kitty litter, large branches, tree stumps, lumber, rocks, soil and sod. Not accepted in the extra seasonal collection: stumps, rocks, sod and soil; no food scraps mixed in with yard trimmings; no plastic bags.
  - Source: [Green Carts, Unacceptable Materials](https://www.coquitlam.ca/161/Green-Carts)
  - Official wording: "Plastic bags - Any plastic product even those labelled" … "Pet waste - Animal feces and/or Kitty litter" … "Larger landscape materials - Large branches, tree stumps, or lumber; rocks, soil, or sod"
  - Source: [Extra Yard Waste and Trimmings, Banned Items](https://www.coquitlam.ca/160/Extra-Yard-Waste-and-Trimmings)
  - Official wording: "Stumps, rocks, sod and soil are not accepted" … "Do not mix food scraps with yard trimmings bags or cans"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (landscape waste definition, s. 5.1.2 and s. 5.2)
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026), s. 1, 5.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016." … "designate dates and times during which landscape waste may"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Coquitlam collects yard trimmings in the Green Cart weekly. Under the [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 4679](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031), landscape waste in the cart means weeds, leaves, grass and cuttings under 7.5 cm across and under 1 m long. The City's Green Carts page gives a smaller limit, branches under 10 cm thick and 50 cm long; the bylaw is followed here, so confirm with Solid Waste Operations if unsure. Plastic bags, even compostable ones, are not accepted.

## Steps

1. For extra trimmings during the seasonal collection (six weeks each spring and fall, homes with City curbside collection only), use paper bags (no plastic), old garbage cans with a Yard Trimmings sticker, or branches bundled with twine. Check the City's Extra Yard Waste page for this season's dates.
2. Individual branches must be under 7.5 cm (3 in) across and no more than 1 m (3 ft) long; each bundle, bag or can under 20 kg (44 lb).
3. Set them out on your regular collection day. Green carts may not go out before 5:30 a.m. during the event.
4. Alternatively, drop off at the United Boulevard centre, 995 United Boulevard, with proof of residency (driver's licence or a current utility, property tax, electrical or gas bill).

## Good to know

- Not accepted in the Green Cart: pet waste and kitty litter, large branches, stumps, lumber, rocks, soil and sod. Not accepted in the seasonal collection: stumps, rocks, sod and soil; keep food scraps out of the bags.
- At United Boulevard: limit 1,000 kg of green waste per vehicle per day and 2,000 kg per year; branches up to 30 cm x 120 cm. Fees apply only to garbage.
- Burning yard waste is not allowed; see the backyard fire answer.

## Official forms and pages

- [Yard Trimmings sticker (PDF)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/2292/Green-Can-Sticker-PDF)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/garbage-collection.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/yard-waste.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/yard-waste.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/yard-waste.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/yard-waste.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/yard-waste.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Extra Yard Waste and Trimmings, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/160/Extra-Yard-Waste-and-Trimmings) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Green Carts, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/161/Green-Carts) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016 (consolidated January 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Recycling, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/165/Recycling) (read 2026-11-05)
- [https://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/Documents/united-boulevard-facility-visitor-guide.pdf](https://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/Documents/united-boulevard-facility-visitor-guide.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Coquitlam watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coquitlam
category: Water, sewer, roads and snow
owner: shared
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# Coquitlam watering restrictions

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

**Short answer:** Yes. In Coquitlam, Stage 1 watering restrictions start automatically on May 1 each year and last until October 15, unless Metro Vancouver's Commissioner declares otherwise. At Stage 1, residential lawns can be watered on Saturdays (even addresses) or Sundays (odd) in set morning hours.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $150 (Stage 1) up to $500 (Stage 4). New lawn permit $40.05 for a residential property.  
**How long:** Stage 1 runs May 1 to October 15. A new-lawn permit lasts 21 days, with one extension allowed (ending within 42 days of issue).  
**Where:**
- Phone: Water Conservation, 604-927-3636
- Online: New Lawn and Nematode Water Exemption Permit form, https://www.coquitlam.ca/FormCenter/Engineering-Public-Works-4/New-Lawn-Nematode-Water-Exemption-Permit-197
- In person: Engineering Customer Service, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 (Call 604-927-3636 to book a time to apply in person.)

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Stage 1 comes into force automatically on May 1 each year and stays in force until October 15 unless the Metro Vancouver (Greater Vancouver Water District) Commissioner declares otherwise. Stages 2, 3 and 4 start 72 hours after the City publicly announces a declaration by the Commissioner.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4838, 2018, s. 4.1-4.3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=5353338)
  - Official wording: "Stage 1 Restrictions will come into force on May 1st of each year without requirement of the" … "Stage 1 Restrictions will remain in force until October 15th of each year unless declared" … "comes into force in the City seventy-two hours after the City"
  - Source: [Water Use Restrictions, Time Frame and Stage](https://www.coquitlam.ca/266/Water-Use-Restrictions-Regulations)
  - Official wording: "Region-wide water use restrictions are in effect from May 1 through October 15 every year. By default, Stage 1 Restrictions are activated starting on May 1."
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan, Metro Vancouver](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/drinking-water-conservation-plan)
  - Official wording: "The DWCP is managed through four levels of water restriction stages."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Sprinkling schedule:** Stage 1, lawn watering, residential properties: even-numbered addresses on Saturdays, odd-numbered on Sundays. Automatic systems 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Non-residential: even on Mondays, odd on Tuesdays (automatic 4 a.m. to 6 a.m.; manual 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.). Stage 2 and higher: lawn watering is prohibited.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4838, 2018, Schedule 1, s. 1.1.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=5353338)
  - Official wording: "with civic addresses ending in an even digit:" … "when applying Automatic Watering on Saturdays between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.;" … "when applying Manual Watering on Saturdays between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.;" … "with civic addresses ending in an odd digit:" … "when applying Automatic Watering on Sundays between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.;" … "when applying Manual Watering on Sundays between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.;" … "when applying Automatic Watering on Mondays between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.;" … "when applying Automatic Watering on Tuesdays between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.;" … "2.1.1 Water a Lawn;"
  - Source: [Water Use Restrictions, Stage 1; Stage 2](https://www.coquitlam.ca/266/Water-Use-Restrictions-Regulations)
  - Official wording: "Even-numbered addresses - Saturdays" … "Odd-numbered addresses - Sundays" … "Lawn watering is prohibited"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Allowed at any time:** Stage 1: trees, shrubs, decorative gardens and planters may be watered by hand, soaker hose or drip irrigation at any time; hose-fed sprinkler or automatic systems only 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. on residential properties. Plants grown for food (edible plants) and golf courses are exempt. Every hose must have an automatic shut-off device. Rain water, grey water and recycled water are not covered. Pools, hot tubs and decorative water features have no Stage 1 restrictions.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4838, 2018, Schedule 1, s. 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.2.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=5353338)
  - Official wording: "applying Automatic Watering on properties zoned for residential use outside of" … "the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on any day;" … "use a hose providing Water without an equipped Automatic Shut-off Device at any" … "time for any purpose;" … "trees, shrubs, decorative gardens and planters if carried out by Manual Watering," … "or by Soaker Hose or Drip Irrigation;" … "Edible Plants; and" … "Golf Courses."
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4838, 2018, s. 3.1(aa)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=5353338)
  - Official wording: "include rain water, gray water, any forms of recycled water, or other sources of"
  - Source: [Water Use Restrictions, Stage 1](https://www.coquitlam.ca/266/Water-Use-Restrictions-Regulations)
  - Official wording: "No restrictions on plants grown for food" … "There are no restrictions. Tip: Fill up pools and hot tubs before the restrictions start on May 1."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **New lawns:** Yes, during Stage 1 only. A Water Exemption Permit for a new lawn (seed or sod) or new landscaping covering a substantial part of the outdoor area lasts 21 days (one extension allowed, ending within 42 days of issue); it allows watering between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. any day. Fee $40.05 for a residential property (up to two principal dwelling units). Display it facing the street. Overseeding does not need a permit. A similar permit exists for nematode treatment of lawns.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4838, 2018, s. 6.1-6.6](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=5353338)
  - Official wording: "may apply to the Engineer for a Permit authorizing the Person to Water the new Lawn and" … "when Stage 1 Restrictions are in force" … "shall be displayed facing the Street serving the premises," … "shall expire and be of no force or effect 21 days after the" … "Such an extension shall end on or before 42 days from the date of the issue of the" … "treat their Lawn with Nematodes in order to control the European"
  - Source: [Water Exemption Permits, New Lawns; Permit Policies](https://www.coquitlam.ca/276/Water-Exemption-Permits)
  - Official wording: "Permits allow watering of new lawn area between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. any day within the validity period." … "Permits are only issued during Stage 1 restrictions." … "Overseeding of existing lawns do not require a permit"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule F, Schedule F, Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw Permit Fees](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Residential (up to two principal dwelling units) $ 40.05"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice ($ within 14 days / full): Stage 1 $100 / $150; Stage 2 $200 / $250; Stage 3 $300 / $350; Stage 4 $450 / $500 (for lawn or landscape watering; the same amounts apply to other listed breaches at each stage).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Lawn watering- Stage 1 1.1.1 100 150 n/a" … "Lawn watering – Stage 2 2.1.1 200 250 n/a" … "Lawn watering – Stage 3 3.1.1 300 350 n/a" … "Landscape watering – Stage 4 4.1.1 450 500 n/a"
  - Source: [Water Use Restrictions, Time Frame and Stage](https://www.coquitlam.ca/266/Water-Use-Restrictions-Regulations)
  - Official wording: "could result in a $150 to $500 fine under the Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4838, 2018."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4838, 2018 (City of Coquitlam), which follows Metro Vancouver's Drinking Water Conservation Plan.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4838, 2018, s. 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=5353338)
  - Official wording: "Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4838,"
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan, Metro Vancouver](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/drinking-water-conservation-plan)
  - Official wording: "Drinking Water Conservation Plan (DWCP) is a regional policy developed with local governments"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Metro Vancouver, the regional water supplier, sets region-wide rules in its Drinking Water Conservation Plan. The City adopted them in the [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 4838](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=5353338) and enforces them in Coquitlam. Stage 1 comes into force automatically on May 1 and stays until October 15 unless the Commissioner declares otherwise. Stages 2, 3 and 4 start 72 hours after the City publicly announces a declaration by the Commissioner. To see the current stage, check the City's Water Use Restrictions page.

## Steps

1. Stage 1 residential lawn watering: even-numbered addresses on Saturdays, odd-numbered on Sundays. Automatic systems 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
2. Non-residential: even addresses on Mondays, odd on Tuesdays (automatic 4 a.m. to 6 a.m.; manual 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.).
3. Trees, shrubs, decorative gardens and planters: hand, soaker hose or drip any time; hose-fed sprinkler or automatic systems only 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. on residential properties. Every hose needs an automatic shut-off device.
4. Growing a new lawn (seed or sod) or new landscaping: apply for a Water Exemption Permit (Stage 1 only). It allows watering 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. any day, costs $40.05 for a residential property, and must be displayed facing the street. Overseeding does not need one.

## Good to know

- Plants grown for food and golf courses are exempt. Pools, hot tubs and decorative water features have no Stage 1 restrictions. Rain water, grey water and recycled water are not covered.
- Stage 2 and higher: lawn watering is prohibited. No new permits in Stage 2; all permits are cancelled in Stage 3.
- Bylaw notice for lawn watering (within 14 days / full): Stage 1 $100 / $150; Stage 2 $200 / $250; Stage 3 $300 / $350; Stage 4 $450 / $500. No municipal ticket amount is published for this bylaw.

## Official forms and pages

- [Water Use Restrictions, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/266/Water-Use-Restrictions-Regulations)
- [Water Exemption Permits, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/276/Water-Exemption-Permits)
- [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 4838 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=5353338)
- [Metro Vancouver, Drinking Water Conservation Plan](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/drinking-water-conservation-plan)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/water-restrictions.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/water-restrictions.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/water-restrictions.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/water-restrictions.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Water Use Restrictions, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/266/Water-Use-Restrictions-Regulations) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Water Exemption Permits, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/276/Water-Exemption-Permits) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4838, 2018 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=5353338) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Drinking Water Conservation Plan, Metro Vancouver](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/drinking-water-conservation-plan) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule F (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Coquitlam dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

**Short answer:** Every dog over six months old in Coquitlam needs a City of Coquitlam licence each year. If the City receives payment on or before February 1, the fee is $32.50 for a spayed or neutered dog and $66.10 for one that is not. An $18 late charge applies after that.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** On or before February 1: $32.50 spayed or neutered (with proof), $66.10 not. $18 late charge after February 1. Dog under 6 months $32.50; replacement tag $6.10; special needs assistance dogs no fee. Taxes may apply. Unlicensed dog: bylaw notice $150, municipal ticket $1,000.  
**How long:** Licences run January 1 to December 31. Fees are due January 1, and the City sends renewal notices in December.  
**Where:**
- Online: Renew online (myCoquitlam), https://ptws.coquitlam.ca/Services/LoginManager/Login.aspx (Needs your Account Number and Access Code from your last invoice.)
- Online: Online Dog Licence Application, https://ptws.coquitlam.ca/Services/eApply/Dogs/Welcome.aspx
- In person: Coquitlam Animal Shelter, 500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B6
- In person: City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2
- By mail: Mail or drop off the printed application at the Animal Shelter, 500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B6
- Phone: Coquitlam Animal Shelter, 604-927-7387

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Any dog over six months of age (actually or apparently) kept in the City needs a licence for each licence year (January 1 to December 31). No licence is issued to anyone under 18. Special needs assistance dogs are exempt from the fee.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 7.1, 7.6, 7.10](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "actually or apparently over six (6) months of age unless they have obtained a dog licence for that dog" … "No dog licence shall be issued to, or in the name of, any person under 18 years of age." … "is exempt from the licencing fees in the"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 3.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "LICENCE YEAR means the period between January 1 and December 31 in any year"
  - Source: [Dog Licences](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "All dogs over the age of six months must be licenced every year with the City of Coquitlam."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Issued by:** The City of Coquitlam, through the Coquitlam Animal Shelter (500 Mariner Way) and City Hall (3000 Guildford Way).
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 3.1 (definition of Dog Licence)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "means a dog licence issued by the City in accordance with section 7"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control, Dog Licencing](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control)
  - Official wording: "New licences and renewals can be purchased online or in person at Coquitlam Animal Shelter, 500 Mariner Way or at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $32.50 for a spayed or neutered dog, if the City receives payment on or before February 1 (proof of spaying or neutering is required). Taxes may apply.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I, Schedule I, Annual Licensing Fees for Dogs, item 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "(c) spayed or neutered dogs $ 32.50" … "that are received by the City on or before Feb 1st in any given licence year the following fees will apply:" … "All Fees are subject to rounding and applicable taxes."
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Costs](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "You must provide proof of spaying or neutering to receive the discounted licence rate."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $66.10 for a dog that is not spayed or neutered, if the City receives payment on or before February 1.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I, Schedule I, Annual Licensing Fees for Dogs, item 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "(b) unspayed or unneutered dogs $ 66.10" … "that are received by the City on or before Feb 1st in any given licence year the following fees will apply:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees and discounts:** An $18 late payment charge is added if the licence is applied for after February 1 (not charged for a dog under 6 months, or if you moved to the City or got the dog within 30 days). Dog under 6 months: $32.50. Replacement for a lost or defaced tag: $6.10. Special needs assistance dogs: no fee.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I, Schedule I, Annual Licensing Fees for Dogs, items 1 to 3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "an $18.00 late payment charge will be assessed in addition" … "(a) dog less than 6 months of age $ 32.50" … "3. Replacement fee for a lost or defaced dog licence tag $ 6.10" … "(h) special needs assistant dogs -"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Licences expire December 31 each year. Fees are due January 1, and the City sends a renewal notice in December. The lower rate applies if payment is received on or before February 1; an $18 late charge applies after that.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 7.8](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "shall expire on the 31st day of December in the licence year it was issued"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Renewal](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "The City will send a Dog Licence Renewal in December when your dog tag needs to be renewed."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I, Schedule I, Annual Licensing Fees for Dogs](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "All dog licenses are due and payable on January 1st for each licence year." … "2. For licenses applied for after February 1st"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to get one:** Online through a myCoquitlam account (new application or renewal service); in person at the Coquitlam Animal Shelter (500 Mariner Way) or City Hall; or by dropping off, mailing or faxing the printed application with proof of spaying or neutering to the Animal Shelter. Phone 604-927-7387.
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Renewal / New Licences](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "Renew your dog licence quickly and easily online." … "Your completed new licence application and proof of spaying or neutering can be dropped off, mailed or faxed to:" … "Phone: 604-927-7387"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control, Dog Licencing](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control)
  - Official wording: "New licences and renewals can be purchased online or in person at Coquitlam Animal Shelter, 500 Mariner Way or at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice: $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days; 50% off with a compliance agreement). Municipal ticket: $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Animal Care and Control Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Unlicenced dog 7.1 100 150 50%"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Unlicenced dog 7.1 1000"
  - Source: [Dog Licences](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "A minimum penalty for an unlicenced dog is $150."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (licence requirement); the fee is set in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 1, s. 7.3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011" … "pay the fee set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Fees under the Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110), nobody may keep a dog that is actually or apparently over six months old in Coquitlam without a licence for the current licence year (January 1 to December 31). No licence is issued to anyone under 18. The fees are set in the [Fees and Charges Bylaw 5484](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879), Schedule I.

## Steps

1. Renewing: log in to myCoquitlam and add your dog, using the Account Number and Access Code from your last invoice. The City sends a renewal notice in December.
2. New licence: use the Online Dog Licence Application, apply in person at the Coquitlam Animal Shelter (500 Mariner Way) or City Hall, or drop off, mail or fax the printed application with proof of spaying or neutering to the Shelter.
3. Pay on or before February 1 to get the lower fee.

## Good to know

- The $18 late charge is not added for a dog under 6 months, or if you moved to the City or got the dog within 30 days. A dog already licensed elsewhere that moves in gets a licence for the rest of the year at no charge if you apply within 30 days with proof.
- Fees are not refundable or transferable.
- An unlicensed dog can bring a bylaw notice of $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days; 50% off with a compliance agreement) or a municipal ticket of $1,000.

## What you'll need

- Proof of spaying or neutering, for the lower fee
- Account Number and Access Code from your last renewal invoice (online renewal)

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Licences page](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
- [Application for Dog Licence (PDF)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1037/Application-for-Dog-Licence-PDF)
- [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-licence.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-licence.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-licence.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-licence.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Licences, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Care and Control, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Application for Dog Licence (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1037/Application-for-Dog-Licence-PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Dog Licence Application, City of Coquitlam](https://ptws.coquitlam.ca/Services/eApply/Dogs/Welcome.aspx) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)

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question: "Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?"
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# Coquitlam dog leash rules and off-leash areas

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

**Short answer:** In the City of Coquitlam, a dog must be on a leash in any public place, including parks, streets and lanes, except in a posted off-leash area. There are off-leash areas at Bramble, Glen, Leigh, Miller, Mundy and Ridge Parks. Owners must carry a leash and keep the dog in sight and under control.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Dog at large: bylaw notice $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days); municipal ticket $1,000.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services, 604-927-3580
- Phone: Coquitlam Animal Shelter, 604-927-7387

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** A dog must be on a leash in any public place (including parks, streets and lanes), and on other people's private property unless the owner allows otherwise, except in a posted off-leash area. On your own unfenced land it must be restrained so it cannot roam. In an off-leash area the owner must carry a leash, keep the dog under control and keep it in sight.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 10.1, 10.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "Except in areas and at times specifically designated by a posted notice as being an off leash area" … "carries a leash;" … "keeps the dog under control; and" … "maintains a clear line of sight to the dog at all times."
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 3.1 (AT LARGE; PUBLIC PLACE)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "not restrained by means of a leash where the animal is located in a public place" … "on unenclosed land owned or occupied by the owner of the animal, and not" … "includes a highway, street, lane, boulevard, park"
  - Source: [Leashed and Off-Leash Dog Areas, Leash Bylaw](https://www.coquitlam.ca/527/Leashed-Off-Leash-Dog-Areas)
  - Official wording: "dogs must be on-leash everywhere unless designated by a sign as an off-leash area."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Maximum leash length:** No general maximum length. For aggressive and vicious dogs in a public place only: a leash no longer than 1.2 metres from owner to dog, suited to the dog's size and strength, and not a retractable leash.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 11.4.2, 11.7.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "with a maximum length of 1.2 metres from owner to dog;" … "which must not be a retractable style leash;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Off-leash areas:** Off-leash areas at Bramble, Glen, Leigh, Miller, Mundy and Ridge Parks, open dawn to dusk. Mundy Park trails are also off-leash from dawn to 10 a.m. (signed off-leash trails dawn to dusk), except the Mundy Lake trails and Community Path. Maximum three dogs per person in the Glen and Mundy fenced areas. Full list: coquitlam.ca/527.
  - Source: [Leashed and Off-Leash Dog Areas, Off-Leash Parks and Trails in Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/527/Leashed-Off-Leash-Dog-Areas)
  - Official wording: "Off-Leash Parks and Trails in Coquitlam" … "Open daily, dawn to dusk" … "All trails within Mundy Park are off-leash from dawn to 10 a.m. with the exception of the following:" … "Maximum three dogs per person is allowed in the off-leash area" … "the trails designated by signs as dog off-leash permitted from dawn until dusk;" … "the trails leading to Mundy Lake (dogs are prohibited from this area at all times);"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** Dogs are banned at all times from the trails leading to Mundy Lake, and must be on-leash at all times on the Mundy Park Community Path. Off-leash dogs may not enter the ravine, watercourse or sportsfield areas at Miller Park, or any watercourse at Ridge Park. Aggressive and vicious dogs may not enter any off-leash area.
  - Source: [Leashed and Off-Leash Dog Areas, Mundy Park; Miller Park; Ridge Park](https://www.coquitlam.ca/527/Leashed-Off-Leash-Dog-Areas)
  - Official wording: "the trails leading to Mundy Lake (dogs are prohibited from this area at all times)" … "the Mundy Park Community Path (dogs must be on-leash on this trail at all times)" … "Off-Leash Dogs are prohibited from entering ravine/watercourse or sportsfield areas" … "Dogs are prohibited from entering any watercourse"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 11.4.3, 11.7.6](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "not cause, permit, or allow the dog to enter an off leash area" … "not cause, permit, or allow the dog to enter an off leash area"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cleaning up:** The owner of a dog that defecates in a public place, or on private property without the property owner's consent, must immediately remove the excrement and dispose of it in a sanitary manner.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 14](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "shall immediately remove the excrement and dispose of it in a sanitary manner"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control, Dogs in Public Places](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control)
  - Official wording: "Owners are required to pick up, and properly dispose of their dog’s waste from all private and public spaces."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Bylaw notice: $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days). Municipal ticket: $1,000. The same amounts apply to improper handling of a dog in an off-leash area.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Animal Care and Control Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Animal at large 10.1 100 150 n/a" … "Improper handling of dog in 10.2 100 150"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Animal at large 10.1 1000" … "Improper handling in off leash area 10.2 1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110), a dog must be on a leash in any public place and on other people's private property (unless the owner allows otherwise), except in an area posted as off-leash. On your own unfenced land the dog must be restrained so it cannot roam. In an off-leash area you must carry a leash, keep the dog under control and keep it in sight. The bylaw sets no general maximum leash length.

## Off-leash areas

- Bramble, Glen, Leigh, Miller, Mundy and Ridge Parks: open dawn to dusk.
- Mundy Park trails are also off-leash from dawn to 10 a.m. (signed off-leash trails dawn to dusk), except the Mundy Lake trails and Community Path.
- Glen and Mundy fenced areas: maximum three dogs per person.
- Full list: coquitlam.ca/527.

## Good to know

- Dogs are banned at all times from the trails leading to Mundy Lake, and must be on a leash on the Mundy Park Community Path.
- Off-leash dogs may not enter the ravine, watercourse or sportsfield areas at Miller Park, or any watercourse at Ridge Park.
- Aggressive and vicious dogs may never enter an off-leash area.
- You must immediately pick up your dog's waste in public places, and on private property without the owner's consent, and dispose of it sanitarily.
- A bylaw notice for a dog at large, or for improper handling in an off-leash area, is $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $1,000.

## Official forms and pages

- [Leashed and Off-Leash Dog Areas](https://www.coquitlam.ca/527/Leashed-Off-Leash-Dog-Areas)
- [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-licence.md)
- [Coquitlam rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Leashed and Off-Leash Dog Areas, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/527/Leashed-Off-Leash-Dog-Areas) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Care and Control, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Coquitlam rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

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

**Short answer:** In Coquitlam, the City's Animal Control Manager can designate a dog "aggressive" or "vicious" under the Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240. The owner must keep an aggressive dog leashed and never at large; a vicious dog must also be muzzled in public and locked up at home with warning signs.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Annual licence on or before February 1: aggressive $157.40 ($105 spayed or neutered); vicious $262.40 ($209.90 spayed or neutered). Bylaw notices $100 to $500; municipal ticket $1,000.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services, 604-927-3580
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services (alternate), 604-927-7387
- Phone: Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency (vicious-dog emergency), 604-945-1550
- Phone: Engineering Customer Service, 24 hours, 604-927-3500

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** The Animal Control Manager decides, after a Bylaw Enforcement Officer's written report, whether to designate a dog "aggressive" or "vicious" and sends the owner written notice. Aggressive: without provocation showed aggressive behaviour to a person or animal in a public place, or caused a minor injury. Vicious: caused minor injuries on more than one occasion, or the manager has reasonable grounds from repeated aggressive behaviour, or it is a Dangerous Dog under the Community Charter.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 11.1-11.3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "the Bylaw Enforcement Officer may submit a written report to the Animal Control Manager" … "designate the dog as an aggressive dog;" … "designate the dog as a vicious dog." … "shall deliver written notice of the designation to the owner of"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 3.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "AGGRESSIVE DOG means a dog that:" … "has, without provocation, caused a minor injury to a person or domestic animal;" … "has, without provocation, caused a minor injury to a person on more than one" … "is a Dangerous Dog;" … "DANGEROUS DOG has the same meaning as defined in the Community Charter;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Rules for owners:** Aggressive dog: never at large; in public on a leash no longer than 1.2 m (not retractable); no off-leash areas; permanent ID (tattoo or microchip) within one month. Vicious dog: all of those plus a muzzle in public; if left unattended, locked in an enclosure inside locked, fenced premises; warning signs at every entrance; tell the City within 3 days if the dog moves or dies, and tell any new owner of the designation.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 11.4](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "not cause, permit, or allow that dog, at any time, to be at large within the City," … "with a maximum length of 1.2 metres from owner to dog;" … "ensure the dog has permanent identification within one month of the dog being"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 11.7, 11.8](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "when in a public place, muzzle the dog in a manner to prevent it from being able to" … "secure the dog in an enclosure located within securely fenced premises" … "post a clearly visible sign at all points of entry onto any premises where the dog is" … "notify the Animal Control Manager in writing within three (3) days if the dog" … "notify the prospective owner that the dog has been designated as a vicious dog prior to the transfer of"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 3.1 (ENCLOSURE)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "at least two (2) metres in height, width and length;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Licence fee:** Annual licence (rate if paid on or before February 1): aggressive dog $157.40 not spayed or neutered, $105 spayed or neutered. Vicious dog $262.40 not spayed or neutered, $209.90 spayed or neutered. The $18 late charge applies after February 1.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I, Schedule I, Annual Licensing Fees for Dogs](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "(d) aggressive unspayed or unneutered dogs $ 157.40" … "(e) aggressive spayed or neutered dogs $ 105.00" … "(f) vicious unspayed or unneutered dogs $ 262.40" … "(g) vicious spayed or neutered dogs $ 209.90" … "an $18.00 late payment charge will be assessed in addition"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 7.9, 8.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "only obtain a dog licence for an aggressive dog or a vicious dog if the dog has" … "will become invalid and the owner of that dog must apply to the City for a new dog licence"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to report:** Call Bylaw Enforcement & Animal Services at 604-927-7387 or 604-927-3580, or email them; give your name, address and phone number (no anonymous complaints), the location, and for a bite the other dog's owner's details. After a bite report the City sends a Dog Bite Statement Form. After hours, leave a message; for a vicious-dog emergency call the RCMP non-emergency line 604-945-1550 or 24-hour Engineering Customer Service 604-927-3500.
  - Source: [Complaint Process, Complaint Process; Reporting Hours](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process)
  - Official wording: "Phone: 604-927-7387" … "Your name, address and phone number as we do not accept anonymous complaints" … "In the event of a dog bite, the contact information for the other dog and/or owner" … "Dog Bite Statement Form" … "please call the non-emergency RCMP number at 604-945-1550 or the 24-Hour Engineering Customer Service number at 604-927-3500"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control, How to Report](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control)
  - Official wording: "To report an Animal Care & Control Bylaw concern, call 604-927-3580 or email Bylaw Services."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice (within 14 days / full): aggressive dog at large $200 / $300; aggressive dog improperly leashed, in an off-leash area or without ID $150 / $200; vicious dog at large $400 / $500; vicious dog not leashed, not muzzled, improperly unattended, in an off-leash area or without ID $300 / $400; no vicious-dog warning sign $150 / $200; failing to remain at a dog bite $100 / $150. Municipal ticket: $1,000 for each.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Animal Care and Control Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Aggressive dog at large 11.4.1 200 300" … "Aggressive dog not 11.4.2 150 200" … "Aggressive dog in off leash 11.4.3 150 200" … "Aggressive dog without ID 11.4.4 150 200" … "Vicious dog at large 11.7.1 400 500" … "Vicious dog not 11.7.2 300 400" … "Vicious dog not muzzled 11.7.3 300 400" … "Vicious dog improperly un- 11.7.4 300 400" … "Vicious dog warning sign not 11.7.5 150 200" … "Vicious dog in off leash area 11.7.6 300 400" … "Vicious dog without 11.7.7 300 400" … "Fail to remain at dog bite 10.9 100 150"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Aggressive dog at large 11.4.1 1000" … "Vicious dog at large 11.7.1 1000" … "Vicious dog not muzzled 11.7.3 1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), Recital C](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "authority to regulate and control dangerous dogs"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

A Bylaw Enforcement Officer may send a written report to the Animal Control Manager, who decides whether to designate the dog "aggressive" or "vicious" under the [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110) and gives the owner written notice. An aggressive dog has, without provocation, shown aggressive behaviour to a person or animal in a public place, or caused a minor injury. A vicious dog has caused minor injuries more than once, or the manager has reasonable grounds from repeated aggressive behaviour, or it is a Dangerous Dog under the Community Charter.

## Rules for owners

- Aggressive dog: never at large; in public on a non-retractable leash no longer than 1.2 m; no off-leash areas; permanent ID (tattoo or microchip) within one month.
- Vicious dog: all of those, plus a muzzle in public; when unattended, locked in an enclosure inside locked, fenced premises; warning signs at every entrance; tell the City within 3 days if the dog moves or dies, and tell any new owner of the designation.
- A dog needs permanent ID before it can be licensed as aggressive or vicious.

## Good to know

- An aggressive designation can be removed after one year with no further incidents or complaints, a completed training course and permanent ID. It cannot be removed if the dog was designated more than once.
- For a vicious designation, you may make written representations within 14 days of notice.
- Bylaw notices (within 14 days / full): aggressive dog at large $200 / $300; vicious dog at large $400 / $500; failing to remain at a dog bite $100 / $150. Other breaches are $150 to $400. A municipal ticket is $1,000 for each.
- To report a dog, call 604-927-3580 or 604-927-7387 with your name, address and phone number; anonymous complaints are not accepted. After a bite the City sends a Dog Bite Statement Form.
- Vicious-dog emergency after hours: RCMP non-emergency 604-945-1550 or 24-hour Engineering Customer Service 604-927-3500.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
- [Complaint Process](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Coquitlam dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-licence.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Complaint Process, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Care and Control, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control) (read 2026-11-05)

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question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep?"
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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in Coquitlam

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

**Short answer:** In the City of Coquitlam, the Animal Care and Control Bylaw allows no more than three animals in total in any dwelling unit, with no separate limit for dogs or cats, unless the Zoning Bylaw or another enactment expressly allows more. Poultry and livestock may not be kept in a dwelling unit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Too many animals: bylaw notice $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days); municipal ticket $1,000.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services, 604-927-3580

## Key facts

- **Dogs allowed:** No separate dog limit. The bylaw allows no more than three animals in total (all kinds) in any dwelling unit, unless the Zoning Bylaw or another enactment expressly permits more. (Sources differ: The Animal Care and Control Bylaw limits animals per dwelling unit, not per property; the Animal Care and Control web page says "3 pets per property including a combination of dogs and cats". The bylaw text is followed.)
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 6.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "Except where expressly permitted by the Zoning Bylaw or other enactment, a person must" … "not keep more than three (3) animals in any dwelling unit within the City."
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control, Number of Pets Per Household](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control)
  - Official wording: "Residents are limited to 3 pets per property including a combination of dogs and cats."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cats allowed:** No separate cat limit. The bylaw allows no more than three animals in total (dogs, cats and other animals) in any dwelling unit, unless the Zoning Bylaw or another enactment expressly permits more. (Sources differ: The Animal Care and Control Bylaw limits animals per dwelling unit, not per property; the Animal Care and Control web page says "3 pets per property including a combination of dogs and cats". The bylaw text is followed.)
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 6.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "not keep more than three (3) animals in any dwelling unit within the City."
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control, Number of Pets Per Household](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control)
  - Official wording: "Residents are limited to 3 pets per property including a combination of dogs and cats."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other animal limits:** The limit of three covers all animals combined. Poultry and livestock may not be kept in a dwelling unit unless zoning expressly permits. Zoning treats the keeping of three or fewer household pets normally kept within a dwelling unit, not kept for financial gain, as part of a home's residential use.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 6.1, 6.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "a person must not keep any poultry or livestock, temporarily or permanently, in a dwelling unit." … "not keep more than three (3) animals in any dwelling unit within the City."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), s. 201, ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "the keeping of three or fewer" … "animals as household pets that are normally kept within a dwelling unit and are not kept" … "for financial gain"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Exceptions:** More than three animals are allowed only where the Zoning Bylaw or another enactment expressly permits it.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 6.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "Except where expressly permitted by the Zoning Bylaw or other enactment, a person must"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days). Municipal ticket: $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Animal Care and Control Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Too many animals 6.2 100 150 n/a"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Too many animals 6.2 1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Section 6.2 of the [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110) says nobody may keep more than three animals in any dwelling unit in the City of Coquitlam, except where the Zoning Bylaw or another enactment expressly permits more. The three is a total for all animals combined, not three dogs plus three cats. The bylaw does not set a separate limit for dogs or for cats.

## Good to know

- The City's web page says residents are limited to "3 pets per property including a combination of dogs and cats". The bylaw says "per dwelling unit" and is the rule that applies; confirm with Bylaw Services if your situation is unusual.
- Poultry and livestock may not be kept in a dwelling unit unless zoning expressly permits it.
- Zoning treats keeping three or fewer household pets normally kept within a dwelling unit, and not kept for financial gain, as part of a home's residential use.
- The bylaw states no exception for puppies or kittens and no rule for farm zones.
- Every dog over six months old needs a licence.
- A bylaw notice for too many animals is $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $1,000.
- Questions about a specific case: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services, 604-927-3580.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Care and Control page](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control)
- [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-licence.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/how-many-pets.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/how-many-pets.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/how-many-pets.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/how-many-pets.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/how-many-pets.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/how-many-pets.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Care and Control, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Coquitlam RV, boat and trailer parking rules
question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coquitlam
category: Parking, tickets and driving
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# Coquitlam RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

**Short answer:** In Coquitlam, a trailer cannot be parked on a street unless it is attached to a vehicle able to tow it, and a vehicle longer than 6.5 m cannot park on a street from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. On a residential lot, zoning allows no more than two RV or boat trailers combined in accessory parking.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Street: bylaw notice $70 to $150 depending on the offence (no municipal ticket amount published for the current Street and Traffic Bylaw). Lot: bylaw notice $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days); municipal ticket $1,000.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-927-3580
- Phone: Planning and Development (zoning questions), 604-927-3430

## Key facts

- **On the street:** No trailer (including an RV or boat trailer) may be parked on a street unless it is attached to a vehicle able to tow it. A vehicle, mobile equipment or combination of vehicles longer than 6.5 metres may not be parked on any street from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., except in industrial zoned areas or with a permit. Any vehicle left on a street for more than 48 hours without movement must be moved off that block for at least 4 hours before returning. Vehicles licensed for 4,600 kg or more are barred from streets except in industrial zones (passenger vehicles of any weight rating may park, subject to other rules).
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026, s. 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 9.1.5, 9.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641)
  - Official wording: "No person shall park a trailer on any street without the trailer being attached to a vehicle" … "combination of vehicles exceeding 6.5" … "metres in length on any street between the hours of 8:00 p. m. and 7:00 a. m., except within" … "an industrial zoned area or with permission granted by" … "at any place on a street for any continuous period exceeding 48 hours without movement." … "the owner or driver must remove the vehicle from that block for a period" … "licensed for a gross vehicle weight of 4, 600 kg or more on" … "passenger vehicles of any gross vehicle weight rating may be parked on any street,"
  - Source: [Parking in Coquitlam, Large Vehicle and Trailer Rules](https://www.coquitlam.ca/184/Parking-Regulations)
  - Official wording: "Trailers cannot be parked on a street unless they are attached to a vehicle that can tow them." … "longer than 6.5 metres are not allowed to park on streets between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **On your property:** Zoning limits, in the Part 10 low-density residential zones, Part 22 legacy zones and the RT-2, RM-1 and RMH-1 zones: accessory off-street parking may not hold more than two recreational vehicle or boat trailers combined (unless inside a building); RVs over 3.7 m high (unless inside a building); RV or boat trailers in a side yard setback (unless screened by a solid fence or landscaping at least 1.8 m high); RV or boat trailers over 7.6 m long (unless inside a building, or no longer than the driveway, up to 15.2 m); or RVs not owned by the occupant or owner. The Unsightly Premises Bylaw also bars outdoor storage of more than 2 RVs on residential property.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508, s. 508(5)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "This section applies to all zones in Part 10 Low-Density Residential Zones and Part 22" … "Legacy Zones, and to the RT-2, RM-1 and RMH-1 zones." … "greater than two of any combination of recreational vehicle or boat trailers unless" … "recreational vehicles exceeding 3.7 metres in height, unless completely enclosed" … "recreational vehicles or boat trailers within an interior or exterior side yard setback" … "screened from the adjacent side lot line by a solid fence or landscaping not less" … "recreational vehicles or boat trailers which exceed 7.6 metres in length unless:" … "to a maximum length of 15.2 metres." … "recreational vehicles or commercial vehicles not owned by the occupant or owner"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), s. 201, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "includes motor home, camper, travel trailer, tent trailer or boat"
  - Source: [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998, s. 5.2(n)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426)
  - Official wording: "more than 2 recreational vehicles"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Living in an RV:** No on streets: no one may occupy a vehicle as living quarters while it is parked on a street. No on lots: residential use of a mobile home, tent, trailer or recreation vehicle is prohibited in all zones unless the Zoning Bylaw specifically permits it.
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026, s. 16.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641)
  - Official wording: "No person shall occupy a vehicle as living quarters while it is parked upon any street."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508, s. 503(1)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "The following uses are prohibited in all zones, except where specifically permitted in this" … "Residential use of a mobile home, tent, trailer or recreation vehicle;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice (within 14 days / full): living in a vehicle on a street $50 / $100; vehicle over 6.5 m $100 / $150; trailer not attached $35 / $70; parking where prohibited $35 / $70; occupying an RV on a lot, or unlawful RV parking on a residential lot, $100 / $150. Municipal ticket: $1,000 for the two lot offences.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Occupy vehicle on street 16.1 50 100" … "Park vehicle over 6.5 metres 11.1 100 150" … "Improper trailer storage 11.2 100 150" … "Unattached trailer 16.2 35 70" … "Park where prohibited 9.1 35 70" … "Move vehicle within one block 9.2 35 70"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Zoning Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Occupy recreation 503(1) 100 150 n/a" … "Unlawful parking on residential lot 508(5) 100 150 n/a"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-30, Zoning Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Occupy recreation vehicle/tent/trailer 503(1) 1000" … "Every provision of the City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996, the contravention of which" … "constitutes an offence, other than those specifically enumerated in this Schedule, has a penalty" … "amount of $1000.00."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (parking and living in vehicles on streets); Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 (s. 503, s. 508(5)); Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998.
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026, Title](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641)
  - Official wording: "BYLAW NO. 5499, 2026" … "A Bylaw to regulate traffic and the use of streets in the City of Coquitlam"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), s. 101](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996"
  - Source: [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998, s. 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Unsightly Premises Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Street rules are in the [Street and Traffic Bylaw 5499](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641). Rules for storing RVs and boat trailers on your lot are in the Zoning Bylaw (section 508(5)) and the [Unsightly Premises Bylaw 3213](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426).

## Good to know

- On the street: no trailer unless attached to a vehicle able to tow it. No vehicle or combination longer than 6.5 m from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., except in industrial zones or with a permit.
- Any vehicle left on a street more than 48 hours without moving must be moved off that block for at least 4 hours before returning. Vehicles licensed for 4,600 kg or more are barred from streets except in industrial zones.
- On a lot in the Part 10 low-density residential zones, Part 22 legacy zones and the RT-2, RM-1 and RMH-1 zones, accessory parking may not hold: more than two RV or boat trailers combined, RVs over 3.7 m high, trailers over 7.6 m long (unless inside a building), RV or boat trailers in a side yard setback (unless screened by a solid fence or landscaping at least 1.8 m high), or RVs not owned by the occupant or owner. Inside a building is exempt from some limits.
- The Unsightly Premises Bylaw also bars outdoor storage of more than 2 recreational vehicles on residential property.
- Living in a vehicle: banned on streets, and residential use of a trailer, tent or recreation vehicle is prohibited in all zones unless zoning specifically permits it.
- Bylaw notice (within 14 days / full): living in a vehicle on a street $50 / $100; vehicle over 6.5 m $100 / $150; trailer not attached $35 / $70; parking where prohibited $35 / $70; occupying an RV on a lot, or unlawful RV parking on a residential lot, $100 / $150. A municipal ticket for the two lot offences is $1,000.
- Other zones: ask Planning and Development at 604-927-3430. To report a problem, call Bylaw Services at 604-927-3580.

## Official forms and pages

- [Parking, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1062/Parking)
- [Parking in Coquitlam (Large Vehicle and Trailer Rules)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/184/Parking-Regulations)
- [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641)
- [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/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)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Parking in Coquitlam, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/184/Parking-Regulations) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Rezonings and Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/260/Rezonings-Zoning-Bylaw-Text-Amendments) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "Coquitlam noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coquitlam
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of Coquitlam
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# Coquitlam noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

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

**Short answer:** Coquitlam's Noise Regulation Bylaw 1233 bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood at any hour; it sets no fixed quiet hours. Construction is allowed 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, with limits. Report noise to Bylaw Services at 604-927-3580.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $500 for noise that disturbs and for construction noise; $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days) for some others. Municipal ticket $1,000. Noise Bylaw Exemption Permit $79.70 ($160.45 if applied for 5 business days or less ahead). Amplified Noise Permit $115.50.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services, 604-927-3580
- Phone: Noise from businesses, 604-927-3085
- Phone: Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency, 604-945-1550

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No one may make, or allow, noise in a public or private place that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood. Owners, tenants and occupiers may not let their property be used so that disturbing noise comes from it. Playing sound equipment so as to disturb the neighbourhood, and keeping an animal or bird whose cries unduly disturb the neighbourhood, are also banned.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982 (consolidated June 2017), s. B.1-B.4](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051)
  - Official wording: "No person shall make or cause, or permit to be made or caused, any noise in or" … "on a public or private place which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace," … "No person being the owner, tenant or occupier of real property shall allow or" … "No person shall play or operate any radio, stereophonic equipment or other" … "No person shall own, keep or harbour any animal or bird which by its cries"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Quiet hours:** None set. The Noise Regulation Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours.
- **Construction hours:** Monday to Friday (not holidays): 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outside those hours it is banned if it disturbs the neighbourhood. Pile driving on a Saturday is limited to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No construction for profit or gain on Sundays or holidays; an owner-builder building a new home counts as working for profit. Written approval for other hours can be given by Council or the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982 (consolidated June 2017), s. C.1-C.3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051)
  - Official wording: "on any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, before 07:00 hours or after 20:00 hours" … "on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, before 09:00 hours or after 18:00 hours" … "drive piles into the ground on any Saturday before 09:00 hours or after 17:00 hours" … "No person in the City shall for profit or gain on a Sunday or holiday construct," … "an owner builder building a new home shall be deemed to be working for profit or gain." … "the Council or General Manager of Engineering and Public Works may give written approval" … "which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood"
  - Source: [Noise, Construction Noise](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1061/Noise)
  - Official wording: "Construction noise is permitted between: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday." … "Homeowners working on their own property, other than constructing a new home, can also work between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday or holidays."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule F, Noise Bylaw Exemption Permit](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Noise Bylaw Exemption Permit" … "If application is received more than 5 business days prior to the start of proposed event $ 79.70" … "If application is received less than 5 business days prior to the start of proposed event $ 160.45"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other limits:** No decibel limits found. Also banned: operating an outdoor public address system without a permit from the City, and noise from a snow vehicle, motorboat or motorcycle. A residential amplified noise permit (one per calendar year, $115.50) allows amplified noise in a residential neighbourhood; it must end by 10 p.m. Engine brakes are not allowed in residential neighbourhoods except in an emergency. Noise inside a strata or rental property goes to the strata council.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982 (consolidated June 2017), s. D.1-D.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051)
  - Official wording: "No person shall operate any outdoor public address system in the City without" … "No person shall operate a snow vehicle, motorboat or motorcycle which makes"
  - Source: [Noise, What You Need to Know](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1061/Noise)
  - Official wording: "Residential Amplified Noise Permit: One permit per calendar year may be issued to allow for amplified noise in a residential neighbourhood. All amplified noise must end by 10 p.m." … "Engine brakes are not permitted to be used in residential neighbourhoods, except in an emergency situation." … "must be reported to the strata council or strata management company for enforcement."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Amplified Noise Permit $ 115.50"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Enforcement & Animal Services: 604-927-3580 (or 604-927-7387), or email Bylaw Services. Reporting hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Noise from businesses: 604-927-3085. Complaints are not accepted anonymously.
  - Source: [Noise, How to Report](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1061/Noise)
  - Official wording: "To report a Noise Regulation Bylaw concern, call 604-927-3580 or email Bylaw Services."
  - Source: [Complaint Process, Complaint Process; Reporting Hours](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process)
  - Official wording: "Phone: 604-927-7387" … "Monday to Friday 8 am to 8:30 pm" … "Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays 9 am to 4:30 pm"
  - Source: [Complaints and Enforcement, Report a Bylaw Complaint](https://www.coquitlam.ca/551/Complaints-Enforcement)
  - Official wording: "please call 604-927-3085." … "The City will not accept anonymous complaints."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, after hours:** No live after-hours noise line found. Outside reporting hours an answering machine takes messages and staff return the call the next working day; you can also leave a message or email.
  - Source: [Complaint Process, Reporting Hours](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process)
  - Official wording: "After-hours, an answering machine will be in place. Please leave a message and staff will return your call the next working day."
  - Source: [Complaints and Enforcement, Report a Bylaw Complaint](https://www.coquitlam.ca/551/Complaints-Enforcement)
  - Official wording: "If after hours, please leave a message or send an email and a staff member will be in touch with you."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $500 (no early-payment discount) for noise that disturbs, noise from property, noise from audio equipment, and construction noise (all kinds). $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days) for noise from a musical instrument, from an animal or bird, vocal noise, a public address system without a permit, or snow vehicle, motorboat or motorcycle noise. Municipal ticket: $1,000 for each.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Noise Regulation Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Noise that disturbs B.1 n/a 500" … "Noise from real property B.2 n/a 500" … "Noise from audio equipment B.3 n/a 500" … "Noise from musical instrument B.3 100 150" … "Noise from animal or bird B.4 100 150" … "Vocal noise B.5 100 150" … "Construction noise – general C.1(a) n/a 500" … "Construction noise – C.1(b) n/a 500" … "Construction noise – pile C.1(c) n/a 500" … "Commercial construction noise C.2(a) n/a 500" … "Operating outdoor public D.1 100 150" … "Excessive noise from snow D.2 100 150"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-10](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Noise that disturbs B.1 1000" … "Construction noise – general C.1(a) 1000" … "Noise from animal or bird B.4 1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Coquitlam Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982 (consolidated June 2017), s. F](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Noise Regulation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Noise Regulation Bylaw 1233](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051) bans making or allowing noise, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood. It covers property used so that disturbing noise comes from it, sound equipment played to disturb the neighbourhood, and an animal or bird whose cries unduly disturb. No fixed quiet hours and no decibel limits are set.

## Steps

1. Report noise to Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services at 604-927-3580 (or 604-927-7387) or by email, with the exact address. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.
2. Reporting hours are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Outside those hours an answering machine takes messages and staff return the call the next working day.
3. Noise from a business: 604-927-3085. Noise inside a strata or rental property goes to the strata council or management company.

## Good to know

- Construction: Monday to Friday (not holidays) 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pile driving on a Saturday is limited to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No construction for profit or gain on Sundays or holidays; an owner-builder of a new home counts as working for profit.
- Written approval for other hours can come from Council or the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works. A Noise Bylaw Exemption Permit costs $79.70 if applied for more than 5 business days ahead and $160.45 if less.
- A Residential Amplified Noise Permit (one per calendar year, $115.50) allows amplified noise in a residential neighbourhood; it must end by 10 p.m. Outdoor public address systems need a City permit.
- Engine brakes are not allowed in residential neighbourhoods except in an emergency. Place heat pumps and pool equipment in the rear yard.
- Bylaw notice: $500 (no early discount) for noise that disturbs, noise from property, audio equipment and construction noise; $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days) for musical instruments, animals or birds, vocal noise, public address systems without a permit, and snow vehicle, motorboat or motorcycle noise. A municipal ticket is $1,000 for each.

## Official forms and pages

- [Noise page, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1061/Noise)
- [Noise Regulation Bylaw 1233, 1982 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Coquitlam fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fireworks.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/noise-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/noise-rules.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/noise-rules.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/noise-rules.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Noise, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1061/Noise) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982 (consolidated June 2017) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Complaint Process, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Complaints and Enforcement, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/551/Complaints-Enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Coquitlam unsightly property rules and how to report
question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Coquitlam unsightly property rules and how to report

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

**Short answer:** To report an unsightly or overgrown property in Coquitlam, call Bylaw Enforcement at 604-927-3580 or email Bylaw Services with the exact address and your contact details. The Unsightly Premises Bylaw covers rubbish, overgrown grass, stored furniture, inoperable vehicles and graffiti.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $150 to $500 depending on the offence ($100 to $400 if paid within 14 days where a discount applies); municipal ticket $1,000.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement (unsightly premises), 604-927-3580
- Phone: Engineering and Public Works (boulevard questions), 604-927-3500
- Phone: Unsightly business or commercial property, 604-927-3085
- Online: Graffiti reporting, https://www.coquitlam.ca/1427/Report-Graffiti

## Key facts

- **What counts:** Property must not become or remain unsightly, and rubbish must not collect around premises. Examples: broken fences, materials strewn about, inoperable vehicles, unused construction materials, furniture or appliances stored outside, uncontained compost, grass over 15 cm, noxious weeds, graffiti. Residential lots: more than 2 recreational vehicles, or vehicles without current-year insurance (one insured for storage only is allowed).
  - Source: [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998, s. 3-5](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426)
  - Official wording: "No person may cause or permit to be caused, water, rubbish or noxious, offensive or" … "No person may deposit or throw bottles, broken glass or other rubbish in any open place" … "No owner or occupier of real property will allow that property to become or remain unsightly" … "dilapidated, broken or leaning fences" … "one or more motor vehicles stored on the real property that are not capable of" … "unmowed grass in excess of 15 centimetres in height" … "overgrown vegetation or noxious weeds" … "uncontained compost piles" … "more than 2 recreational vehicles" … "not displaying current year insurance" … "provided that no property shall be permitted outdoor storage of more than" … "one such motor vehicle insured only for storage," … "more than 2 recreational vehicles, which, for the purposes of this"
  - Source: [Unsightly Premises, Unsightly Conditions](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1063/Unsightly-Premises)
  - Official wording: "Furniture (other than furniture designed specifically for outdoor use), bedding or appliances stored outside"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to report:** Call Bylaw Enforcement at 604-927-3580 or email Bylaw Services. Give your name and contact details and the exact address; anonymous complaints are not accepted. Graffiti: use the City's Graffiti Reporting Form. Boulevard concerns: Engineering & Public Works, 604-927-3500. Complaints about strata or mobile home properties go to the strata council or management company.
  - Source: [Unsightly Premises, How to Report Unsightly Premises](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1063/Unsightly-Premises)
  - Official wording: "To report an Unsightly Premises concern, call Bylaw Enforcement at 604-927-3580 or email Bylaw Services." … "All community complaints of graffiti should be reported through the Graffiti Reporting Form" … "contact Coquitlam Engineering & Public Works at 604-927-3500"
  - Source: [Complaints and Enforcement, Report a Bylaw Complaint](https://www.coquitlam.ca/551/Complaints-Enforcement)
  - Official wording: "The City will not accept anonymous complaints." … "you must forward your complaint to the strata management company or strata council."
  - Source: [Complaint Process, Details to Include](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process)
  - Official wording: "We will not attend complaints based on description of a house or area."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What happens next:** The City first tries education and voluntary compliance. An authorized person may then give oral notice to an occupier over 16, or written notice by registered mail to the owner, occupant or agent, requiring the unsightly materials, brush, weeds, overgrown grass or graffiti to be removed within the time in the notice. If the notice is not obeyed, the City may enter and do the work at the owner's or occupier's expense; unpaid costs are added to the property taxes as taxes in arrears if not paid by December 31 of that year.
  - Source: [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998, s. 7-9](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426)
  - Official wording: "may enter at all reasonable times on" … "by oral notice given to an occupier of the real property" … "apparently over the age of 16 or by written notice sent by registered mail to the" … "within the time specified in the notice" … "may enter on the real property and effect the compliance specified in" … "the notice at the expense of the person who failed to comply" … "the costs will be added to and form part of the" … "taxes payable on the real property as taxes in arrears"
  - Source: [Complaints and Enforcement, Complaints & Enforcement](https://www.coquitlam.ca/551/Complaints-Enforcement)
  - Official wording: "Our preferred method is to explain to people who are violating the City’s bylaws, the need for the bylaws and, if possible, obtain voluntary compliance."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice ($ within 14 days / full): accumulated rubbish $100 / $150; unsightly property in general $100 / $150; unsightly vehicles $200 / $250; allowing graffiti to remain $100 / $150; depositing rubbish $100 / $150; placing graffiti $400 / $500. A 50% compliance agreement discount can apply to some. Municipal ticket: $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Unsightly Premises Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Accumulated rubbish 3 100 150 50%" … "Depositing rubbish 4 100 150 n/a" … "Unsightly property - general 5.1 100 150 50%" … "Unsightly property – vehicles 5.1 200 250 50%" … "Allow graffiti to remain 6.1 100 150 50%" … "Place graffiti 6.3 400 500 n/a"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-24](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Unsightly property 5.1 1000" … "Place graffiti 6.3 1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Coquitlam Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998
  - Source: [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998, s. 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Unsightly Premises Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Unsightly Premises Bylaw 3213](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426), property must not become or remain unsightly, and rubbish must not collect around premises. The City first tries education and voluntary compliance.

## Steps

1. Get the exact street address.
2. Call Bylaw Enforcement at 604-927-3580 or email Bylaw Services. Give your name and contact details; anonymous complaints are not accepted, and the City will not act on a description of a house or area.
3. An authorized person may give oral notice to an occupier over 16, or written notice by registered mail to the owner, occupant or agent, to remove the unsightly materials, weeds, overgrown grass or graffiti within the time in the notice.
4. For graffiti, use the City's Graffiti Reporting Form. For boulevards, call Engineering and Public Works at 604-927-3500.

## Good to know

- Examples the bylaw gives: broken fences, materials strewn about, inoperable vehicles, unused construction materials, furniture or appliances stored outside, uncontained compost, grass over 15 cm, noxious weeds and graffiti. On residential lots, more than 2 recreational vehicles or vehicles without current-year insurance (one insured for storage only is allowed) also count.
- If a notice is not obeyed, the City may do the work at the owner's or occupier's expense; unpaid costs are added to the property taxes if not paid by December 31 of that year.
- Bylaw notice (within 14 days / full): rubbish, or unsightly property in general, $100 / $150; unsightly vehicles $200 / $250; allowing graffiti to remain $100 / $150; placing graffiti $400 / $500. A 50% compliance agreement discount can apply to some. A municipal ticket is $1,000.
- Strata and mobile home property complaints go to the strata council or management company.

## Official forms and pages

- [Unsightly Premises page](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1063/Unsightly-Premises)
- [Unsightly Premises Bylaw 3213, 1998 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/unsightly-property.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/unsightly-property.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/unsightly-property.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/unsightly-property.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/unsightly-property.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Unsightly Premises, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1063/Unsightly-Premises) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Complaints and Enforcement, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/551/Complaints-Enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Complaint Process, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Coquitlam backyard fire and burning rules
question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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owner_body: City of Coquitlam
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# Coquitlam backyard fire and burning rules

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

**Short answer:** No. In Coquitlam, fires of any kind in the open air are banned at all times, including campfires, fire pits and burning yard waste. The exception is a fire in a portable appliance made and used solely for cooking food (propane, natural gas or charcoal). Only Agricultural Land Reserve land can get a permit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Burning permit (Agricultural Land Reserve land only) $26.20. Open air burning: bylaw notice $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days); municipal ticket $1,000.  
**How long:** Permits are issued only March 1 to May 31 and September 1 to November 30.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Emergency (report a fire), 9-1-1

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** No. Fires of any kind in the open air are banned at all times, except a fire contained in a portable appliance designed for and used solely for cooking food and fuelled by propane, natural gas or charcoal. A certified outdoor heater is not counted as an open air fire. Campfires and outdoor burning are not permitted in City parks.
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 8.1, 8.3(d)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "any fire of any kind whatsoever and for any purpose in the open air" … "located in the open air, except where the fire is contained within a portable appliance or device that has been specifically designed and is used solely for the cooking and preparation of food and that is fueled by propane, natural gas or charcoal." … "the operation of any appliance specifically designed as an outdoor heater provided" … "that such appliance is certified by an accredited certification body recognized and"
  - Source: [Summer Fire Safety, Outdoor Burning, Park Events and Barbeques](https://www.coquitlam.ca/277/Summer-Fire-Safety)
  - Official wording: "Outdoor burning and campfires are not permitted in City parks."
  - Source: [Open Air Burning, General Outdoor Burning Restrictions](https://www.coquitlam.ca/261/Open-Air-Burning)
  - Official wording: "Coquitlam does not permit outdoor burning including burning of grass clippings, branches or other waste, as well as the use of many outdoor appliances."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Burning yard waste:** Not allowed. Burning garden refuse (grass, leaves, pruning), land-clearing material (stumps, branches) and construction waste is prohibited. The only exception is a Fire Chief permit for land in the Agricultural Land Reserve, issued only for March 1 to May 31 and September 1 to November 30. Businesses and agricultural landowners also need Metro Vancouver's open burning approval.
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 8.2, 8.6](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "garden refuse, including, without limitation, grass clippings, leaves, tree and" … "land clearing materials, including, without limitation, stumps and branches;" … "waste or remainder materials from construction sites; is prohibited." … "The Fire Chief may only issue a permit under section 8.4 where the land on which the burning will be conducted is within the Agricultural Land Reserve." … "between March 1 through May 31 and" … "from September 1 through November 30 annually."
  - Source: [Open Air Burning, Metro Vancouver Requirements](https://www.coquitlam.ca/261/Open-Air-Burning)
  - Official wording: "all industry, trades, businesses and agricultural landowners are required to apply to Metro Vancouver for an Open Burning Approval (PDF) prior to conducting an open burn."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit:** A burning permit from the Fire Chief is possible only for land in the Agricultural Land Reserve, in the March 1 to May 31 and September 1 to November 30 windows. On private property the applicant must be a registered owner or have written authorization from one. Fee: $26.20 per permit. The Fire Chief may add conditions and revoke it at any time.
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 8.4-8.8](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "The Fire Chief will not issue a permit pursuant to section 8.4 for private property unless a" … "registered owner of such property is the person seeking the permit or the permit applicant" … "The Fire Chief may revoke a permit issued under section 8.4 at any time and for any" … "impose any and all conditions which he or she deems necessary to provide for the protection of persons and"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025 (Schedule D), Schedule G, Fire/Rescue Department Fees & Charges](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "8.8 Burning permit - fee per permit $ 26.20"
  - Source: [Open Air Burning, Burning on Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Designated Properties](https://www.coquitlam.ca/261/Open-Air-Burning)
  - Official wording: "Burning permits will only be issued during the periods of March 1 through May 31 and September 1 through November 30 during the year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fire bans:** Open burning is already banned year-round. When the fire-risk rating has been "extreme" for more than three consecutive days, the Fire Chief may impose a barbeque ban in the city, and barbeques in public places may need a permit during extreme fire danger. The Fire Chief can also close forest areas by written order. The City's Summer Fire Safety page shows the current fire-risk rating.
  - Source: [Summer Fire Safety, Fire-risk Rating; Outdoor Burning, Park Events and Barbeques](https://www.coquitlam.ca/277/Summer-Fire-Safety)
  - Official wording: "the Fire Chief may implement a barbeque ban in the city." … "keep an eye on and be aware of the local fire-risk rating"
  - Source: [Open Air Burning, Barbeques](https://www.coquitlam.ca/261/Open-Air-Burning)
  - Official wording: "During periods of extreme fire danger, the use of BBQs in public places may be restricted and a permit may be required for use."
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 15](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "the Fire Chief may, by an order in writing signed by him, declare that area or any portion thereof as a closed area"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Instead of burning:** Put yard trimmings in the Green Cart (collected weekly). For six weeks each spring and fall the City collects extra yard trimmings on your regular collection day. Coquitlam residents can also drop off yard trimmings and food waste free, year-round, at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (995 United Boulevard) with proof of residency.
  - Source: [Green Carts, What to do with Extra Yard Waste](https://www.coquitlam.ca/161/Green-Carts)
  - Official wording: "Seasonal Unlimited Yard Trimmings Collection - 6 weeks every spring and 6 weeks every fall the City will collect additional yard waste on your regular collection day." … "Coquitlam residents can drop off residential quantities of yard trimmings and food waste for free, year-round." … "Leaves and grass clippings"
  - Source: [Extra Yard Waste and Trimmings, United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre](https://www.coquitlam.ca/160/Extra-Yard-Waste-and-Trimmings)
  - Official wording: "Residents must show a valid driver’s license or a current utility, property tax, electrical or gas bill, to confirm proof of Coquitlam residency."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016, Schedule A](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031)
  - Official wording: "plus collection and removal of green waste on a weekly basis"
  - Source: [Recycling, United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre](https://www.coquitlam.ca/165/Recycling)
  - Official wording: "Located at 995 United Boulevard"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days) for open air burning or breaking a burning permit condition. Municipal ticket: $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Fire Prevention & Life Safety Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Open air burning 8.1 100 150 n/a" … "Breach of permit condition (open 8.4 100 150"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-8](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Open air burning 8.1 1000"
  - Source: [Open Air Burning, General Outdoor Burning Restrictions](https://www.coquitlam.ca/261/Open-Air-Burning)
  - Official wording: "Failure to adhere to the open air burning restrictions is an offence and subject to a $100 fine."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (s. 8, Open Air Burning)
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 8](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "8. Open Air Burning" … "BYLAW NO. 3712, 2005"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Fire Prevention & Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw 3712](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356) bans any fire of any kind, for any purpose, in the open air. That includes burning garden refuse (grass, leaves, pruning), land-clearing material (stumps, branches) and construction waste. A certified outdoor heater is not counted as an open air fire. Campfires and outdoor burning are also not permitted in City parks.

## Steps

1. Put yard trimmings in the Green Cart (collected weekly) instead of burning them; see the yard waste answer for drop-off options.
2. For cooking outdoors, use only a portable appliance designed for and used solely for cooking food, fuelled by propane, natural gas or charcoal.
3. If your land is in the Agricultural Land Reserve, ask Coquitlam Fire/Rescue (the Fire Chief) for a burning permit. You must be a registered owner or have an owner's written authorization. The Fire Chief may add conditions and revoke it at any time.

## Good to know

- Businesses and agricultural landowners must also apply to Metro Vancouver for an Open Burning Approval. Metro Vancouver's ventilation index line for zone 3 is 604-436-6777.
- During extreme fire danger (more than three consecutive days rated "extreme"), the Fire Chief may ban barbeques in the city, and barbeques in public places may need a permit. Check the City's Summer Fire Safety page for the current fire-risk rating.
- Special fires approved in advance in writing by the Fire Chief are excluded from the ban.
- Report a fire or smoke by calling 9-1-1.

## Official forms and pages

- [Open Air Burning page](https://www.coquitlam.ca/261/Open-Air-Burning)
- [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw 3712, 2005 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
- [Fire and Rescue Fees and Charges](https://www.coquitlam.ca/227/Fire-and-Rescue---Fees-and-Charges)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/yard-waste.md)
- [Coquitlam fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fireworks.md)
- [Coquitlam bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/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)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-fire.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-fire.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-fire.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/backyard-fire.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-fire.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [Open Air Burning, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/261/Open-Air-Burning) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fire and Rescue Fees and Charges, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/227/Fire-and-Rescue---Fees-and-Charges) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Summer Fire Safety, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/277/Summer-Fire-Safety) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Green Carts, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/161/Green-Carts) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025 (Schedule D), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Extra Yard Waste and Trimmings, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/160/Extra-Yard-Waste-and-Trimmings) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 4679, 2016](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6025031) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Recycling, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/165/Recycling) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Coquitlam fireworks rules
question: "Are fireworks allowed?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coquitlam
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Coquitlam fireworks rules

**Question:** Are fireworks allowed?

**Short answer:** No. In Coquitlam, no one may set off fireworks, firecrackers or pyrotechnics without a permit from the Fire Chief, and buying or selling them is banned. The distance rules for a permit effectively rule out most residential lots, so permits suit organized displays, not backyards.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Permit fees: low hazard $52.50; high hazard $116.50; pyrotechnics $209.90. Bylaw notice $250 ($200 if paid within 14 days); municipal ticket $1,000.  
**How long:** Complete permit applications must arrive at least 72 hours before the event.  
**Where:**
- Online: Fireworks Safety page (permit application and guidelines), https://www.coquitlam.ca/239/Fireworks-Safety
- Phone: Emergency (fireworks in progress or a fire), 9-1-1

## Key facts

- **Setting off fireworks:** Banned unless you hold a permit from the Fire Chief; no one may possess for use, set off or discharge low or high hazard fireworks, firecrackers or pyrotechnics. Permits are for religious, ceremonial, celebratory or business purposes, and clearance rules effectively rule out most residential lots. No fireworks in a park without a Facility Use Licence.
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 9.2, 9.3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "Subject to sections 9.3 and 9.4, no person will possess for purposes of use, set off, use," … "(a) Low Hazard Fireworks;" … "(d) pyrotechnics." … "for religious, ceremonial," … "celebratory or business related purposes." … "impose any and all conditions which he deems necessary to provide for the"
  - Source: [Fireworks Safety, Fireworks Permits](https://www.coquitlam.ca/239/Fireworks-Safety)
  - Official wording: "Setting off fireworks is also prohibited unless the user has a permit from the Coquitlam Fire/Rescue Department."
  - Source: [Parks and Community Facilities Rules and Regulations Bylaw No. 3617, 2004, section 7, s. 7(1)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4513035)
  - Official wording: "No person shall discharge any fireworks in a Park or Community Facility without a" … "valid Facility Use License"
  - Source: [https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/248/Fireworks-Permit-Guidelines-PDF, Permit Requirements (f)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/248/Fireworks-Permit-Guidelines-PDF)
  - Official wording: "These clearance requirements essentially eliminate" … "most residential lots from receiving a permit."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Selling fireworks:** Not allowed. No one may possess for resale or distribution, offer for sale, store, distribute or sell low hazard fireworks, high hazard fireworks or firecrackers.
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 9.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "No person will possess for purposes of re-sale or distribution, offer for sale, store," … "distribute or sell:" … "(c) Firecrackers."
  - Source: [Fireworks Safety, Fireworks Permits](https://www.coquitlam.ca/239/Fireworks-Safety)
  - Official wording: "it is illegal to buy or sell fireworks in Coquitlam."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What counts as fireworks:** Low hazard fireworks are consumer fireworks for recreation (showers, fountains, golden rain, Roman candles, volcanoes and sparklers). High hazard fireworks are display fireworks (display shells, large wheels, barrages, mines). Firecrackers are small noise-maker fireworks such as bottle rockets and screechers. Pyrotechnic special effects are professional-use items needing a separate permit. All are covered by the ban.
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 2 (definitions)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "consumer fireworks for recreation (Category F.1," … "such as showers, fountains, golden rain, Roman candles," … "volcanoes and sparklers, but does not include Firecrackers;" … "display fireworks (Category F.2, previously Class 7.2.2)" … "small Low Hazard Fireworks or High Hazard Fireworks with" … "including, without limitation, bottle rockets and screechers;"
  - Source: [Fireworks Safety, Pyrotechnic Special Effects Permits](https://www.coquitlam.ca/239/Fireworks-Safety)
  - Official wording: "Pyrotechnic Special Effects are high-hazard pyrotechnics articles designed for use by professionals."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit:** Apply to Coquitlam Fire/Rescue (Fire Chief) with a Fireworks Permit Application; complete applications must arrive at least 72 hours before the event. Low hazard displays need a responsible person aged 19 or older. On private property the applicant must be the owner or have written authorization. Fees: $52.50 low hazard, $116.50 high hazard, $209.90 pyrotechnics.
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 9.3, 9.4, 9.7](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "a permit in the" … "prescribed form from the Fire Chief to use, set off, explode or discharge any Low" … "The Fire Chief will not issue a permit pursuant to section 9.3 for private property unless a" … "registered owner of such property is the person seeking the permit or the permit"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule G, Schedule G, Fire/Rescue Department Fees & Charges](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "a) Low Hazard Fireworks $ 52.50" … "b) High Hazard Fireworks $ 116.50" … "c) Pyrotechnics $ 209.90"
  - Source: [Fireworks Safety, Fireworks Permits; Pyrotechnic Special Effects Permits](https://www.coquitlam.ca/239/Fireworks-Safety)
  - Official wording: "Before you complete your Coquitlam Fireworks Permit Application (PDF), please read the Fireworks Permit Guidelines (PDF)." … "you must be certified by Natural Resources Canada and have a Coquitlam Pyrotechnic Permit."
  - Source: [https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/248/Fireworks-Permit-Guidelines-PDF, Permit Fees (a); Conditions of the Permit (a)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/248/Fireworks-Permit-Guidelines-PDF)
  - Official wording: "Complete applications must be received a minimum of 72 hours prior to the event." … "must be at least nineteen years of age."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $250 ($200 if paid within 14 days) for selling, setting off or discharging low hazard or high hazard fireworks, firecrackers or pyrotechnics, or breaking a permit condition. Municipal ticket: $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Fire Prevention & Life Safety Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Sale of low hazard fireworks 9.1(a) 200 250 n/a" … "Discharge of low hazard fireworks 9.2(a) 200 250 n/a" … "Discharge of firecrackers 9.2(c) 200 250 n/a" … "Discharge of pyrotechnics 9.2(d) 200 250 n/a" … "Breach of permit condition 9.3 200 250 n/a"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-8](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Discharge of low hazard fireworks 9.2(a) 1000" … "Sale of low hazard fireworks 9.1(a) 1000" … "Discharge of firecrackers 9.2(c) 1000"
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 9.6](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "may seize Firecrackers, Low Hazard Fireworks and High Hazard"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (s. 9, Fireworks, Firecrackers and Pyrotechnics)
  - Source: [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026), s. 9](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
  - Official wording: "9. Fireworks, Firecrackers and Pyrotechnics" … "BYLAW NO. 3712, 2005"
  - Source: [Fireworks Safety, Fireworks Permits](https://www.coquitlam.ca/239/Fireworks-Safety)
  - Official wording: "Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw Number 3712, 2005"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw 3712](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356), no one may possess for use, set off or discharge low hazard fireworks, high hazard fireworks, firecrackers or pyrotechnics without a permit from the Fire Chief. Permits are for religious, ceremonial, celebratory or business purposes. No one may sell, offer for sale, store or distribute them. In a park, a Facility Use Licence is also needed.

## Steps

1. Read the Fireworks Permit Guidelines and complete the Coquitlam Fireworks Permit Application, both PDFs on the Fireworks Safety page, and send them to Coquitlam Fire/Rescue.
2. Apply at least 72 hours before the event. On private property the applicant must be the owner or have the owner's written authorization.
3. For a low hazard display, a responsible person aged 19 or older must be in charge.
4. Professional special effects (film, stage) need someone certified by Natural Resources Canada and a separate Coquitlam Pyrotechnic Permit.

## Good to know

- Low hazard fireworks are consumer fireworks (fountains, Roman candles, sparklers). High hazard are display fireworks. Firecrackers are small noise-makers such as bottle rockets and screechers. All are covered.
- The Fireworks Permit Guidelines say the clearance requirements essentially eliminate most residential lots from receiving a permit.
- Officers may seize fireworks held or used in violation of the bylaw.
- A bylaw notice for selling, setting off or discharging fireworks is $250 ($200 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $1,000.

## What you'll need

- Fireworks Permit Application and Fireworks Permit Guidelines (PDFs on the Fireworks Safety page)

## Official forms and pages

- [Fireworks Safety page (permit application and guidelines)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/239/Fireworks-Safety)
- [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw 3712, 2005 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356)
- [Fire and Rescue Fees and Charges](https://www.coquitlam.ca/227/Fire-and-Rescue---Fees-and-Charges)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/fireworks.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fireworks.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fireworks.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fireworks.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fireworks.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/fireworks.md)

## Sources

- [Fireworks Safety, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/239/Fireworks-Safety) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw No. 3712, 2005 (consolidated, amended 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6233356) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule G (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Parks and Community Facilities Rules and Regulations Bylaw No. 3617, 2004, section 7 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4513035) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)
- [https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/248/Fireworks-Permit-Guidelines-PDF](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/248/Fireworks-Permit-Guidelines-PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Coquitlam bylaw fines and how tickets work
question: "What are the common bylaw fines?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coquitlam
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of Coquitlam
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# Coquitlam bylaw fines and how tickets work

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

**Short answer:** Coquitlam has two ticket systems side by side. A bylaw notice has a set amount per offence, reduced if paid within 14 days. A municipal ticket is $1,000 per offence for the bylaws checked. Dispute a bylaw notice online within 14 days.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice examples (within 14 days / full): unlicensed dog $100 / $150; open air burning $100 / $150; noise that disturbs $500 (no discount). Municipal ticket: $1,000 for the offences listed. Losing an adjudication adds $25.  
**How long:** Pay or dispute a bylaw notice within 14 days.  
**Where:**
- Online: Pay a bylaw ticket, https://ptws.coquitlam.ca/Services/ecom/PayableItems/TICKETING/Search.aspx?s=TicketNumber&pid=20980C190506094648493544
- By mail: Mail a cheque or money order (no cash), City of Coquitlam, 500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B6
- In person: City Hall or Coquitlam Animal Shelter, 3000 Guildford Way / 500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam (Cash, cheque, credit or debit accepted.)
- Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-927-3580

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** Two systems. A bylaw notice (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006) is used for offences listed in its Schedule A, with a reduced amount if paid within 14 days and disputes handled by City screening and adjudication. A municipal ticket (Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012) is used for offences listed in its Schedule B; for the bylaws checked it is $1,000 per offence. Tickets are issued by the bylaw enforcement officers designated in the bylaws.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), s. 3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "The bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule “A” may be dealt with by bylaw notice."
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), s. 2, 3, 5](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "may be enforced by means of a ticket" … "are designated as bylaw enforcement officers for the" … "are the penalties established for"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services, Decentralized Enforcement Model](https://www.coquitlam.ca/549/Bylaw-Enforcement-Animal-Services)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw Enforcement Officers in different city divisions enforce various bylaws dealing with a wide-range of municipal regulations."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Common fines:** Bylaw notice ($ within 14 days / full): unlicensed dog $100 / $150; dog at large $100 / $150; noise that disturbs $500 (no discount); noise from an animal or bird $100 / $150; unsightly property $100 / $150; parking where prohibited $35 / $70; open air burning $100 / $150; lawn watering in Stage 1 $100 / $150; set-out of garbage outside permitted hours $250 / $500. Municipal ticket: $1,000 for the animal, noise, unsightly, burning and solid waste offences listed.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Unlicenced dog 7.1 100 150 50%" … "Animal at large 10.1 100 150 n/a" … "Noise that disturbs B.1 n/a 500 n/a" … "Noise from animal or bird B.4 100 150 n/a" … "Unsightly property - general 5.1 100 150 50%" … "Park where prohibited 9.1 35 70" … "Open air burning 8.1 100 150 n/a" … "Lawn watering- Stage 1 1.1.1 100 150 n/a" … "Set-out outside permitted 4.1 250 500"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Unlicenced dog 7.1 1000" … "Animal at large 10.1 1000" … "Noise that disturbs B.1 1000" … "Open air burning 8.1 1000" … "Unsightly property 5.1 1000" … "Set-out outside permitted hours 4.1 1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying early:** A bylaw notice carries a reduced (discounted) penalty if the City receives payment within 14 days of the person receiving, or being presumed to have received, the notice. Some offences have no discount (for example noise that disturbs and construction noise are $500 either way).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), s. 4(b)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "if received by the City within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to" … "have received the bylaw notice, is the Discounted Penalty set out in column 3 of"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Notices, Dispute and Adjudication, Option A - Pay ticket](https://www.coquitlam.ca/555/Bylaw-Enforcement-Notices-Dispute-Adjudi)
  - Official wording: "Reduced penalty payment within 14 days; full penalty payment after 14 days."
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Noise Regulation Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Noise that disturbs B.1 n/a 500 n/a"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying late:** After 14 days the full penalty applies. If a ticket is not paid or disputed in time the full penalty becomes immediately payable. If it is still unpaid after 45 days it is usually sent to a collection agency. If you lose an adjudication, an extra $25 is added.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), s. 4(a), 6(c)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "is the Penalty set out in column 4 of Schedule “A”;" … "must pay the City an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of the"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Notices, Dispute and Adjudication, Intro](https://www.coquitlam.ca/555/Bylaw-Enforcement-Notices-Dispute-Adjudi)
  - Official wording: "If you do not pay or dispute in time, the full ticket penalty becomes immediately payable."
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Notices brochure, FAQ](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1123/Bylaw-Enforcement-Notices-Brochure-PDF)
  - Official wording: "If a penalty is unpaid after 45 days, a ticket is" … "usually forwarded to a collection agency for" … "recovery. The City may take other debt collection"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days of getting the bylaw notice, use the City's online ticket dispute form (no phone or in-person disputes). A screening officer reviews it; if not cancelled you can pay or go to adjudication, where the adjudicator decides only whether the offence happened and cannot change the penalty. If you lose, $25 is added. Once a ticket is paid it cannot be disputed. The adjudicator's decision is final.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), s. 5(a)(ii), 5(b), 6(c)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "dispute the bylaw notice by completing an online ticket dispute form, located on" … "but no person may dispute the bylaw notice" … "more than 14 days after receiving the bylaw notice." … "must pay the City an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of the"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Notices, Dispute and Adjudication, Ticket Disputes; Option B](https://www.coquitlam.ca/555/Bylaw-Enforcement-Notices-Dispute-Adjudi)
  - Official wording: "we do not accept ticket disputes over the phone and staff cannot address disputes in person." … "The adjudicator will only determine if the bylaw violation occurred or not, and may not reduce the penalty." … "once a ticket is paid, there is no further option to dispute."
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Notices brochure, FAQ](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1123/Bylaw-Enforcement-Notices-Brochure-PDF)
  - Official wording: "No. An adjudicator’s decision is final."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Title](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), s. 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

A bylaw notice ([Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 3749](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)) is used for offences listed in its Schedule A. It carries a reduced amount if the City receives payment within 14 days of the person receiving, or being presumed to have received, the notice. A municipal ticket ([Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 4320](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)) is used for offences listed in its Schedule B; for the bylaws checked it is $1,000 per offence. Bylaw enforcement officers designated in the bylaws issue both.

## Steps

1. Read the notice for the offence and amount.
2. Pay online, by mail (cheque or money order, no cash), or in person at City Hall or the Coquitlam Animal Shelter.
3. To dispute a bylaw notice, use the City's online ticket dispute form within 14 days. Disputes are not taken by phone or in person.
4. A screening officer reviews it. If it is not cancelled, you can pay or go to adjudication.

## Good to know

- Examples as bylaw notice (within 14 days / full): unlicensed dog $100 / $150; dog at large $100 / $150; noise from an animal or bird $100 / $150; unsightly property $100 / $150; parking where prohibited $35 / $70; open air burning $100 / $150; lawn watering in Stage 1 $100 / $150; garbage set out outside permitted hours $250 / $500. Noise that disturbs is $500 either way. The municipal ticket for the animal, noise, unsightly, burning and garbage offences listed is $1,000.
- After 14 days the full penalty applies. A compliance agreement can lower some penalties by 50%; parking violations are not eligible.
- Unpaid after 45 days, a ticket is usually sent to a collection agency.
- The adjudicator decides only whether the offence happened and cannot reduce the penalty; the decision is final, and $25 is added if you lose. Once a ticket is paid it cannot be disputed.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw Enforcement Notices, Dispute and Adjudication](https://www.coquitlam.ca/555/Bylaw-Enforcement-Notices-Dispute-Adjudi)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 3749, 2006 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 4320, 2012 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/noise-rules.md)
- [Coquitlam fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fireworks.md)
- [Coquitlam backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/backyard-fire.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/bylaw-fines.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement Notices, Dispute and Adjudication, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/555/Bylaw-Enforcement-Notices-Dispute-Adjudi) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement Notices, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/182/Bylaw-Enforcement-Notices) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement Notices brochure (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1123/Bylaw-Enforcement-Notices-Brochure-PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/549/Bylaw-Enforcement-Animal-Services) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Coquitlam business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Every person carrying on a profession, business, trade or occupation in Coquitlam needs a City business licence, including home-based, mobile and non-resident businesses. Choose the application for your type of business and email it with supporting documents, or deliver it to City Hall. Confirm zoning first.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Depends on business type (Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule K): $100.80 for Level One, $190 for Level Two, $248.80 for Level Three. A late application adds 25%.  
**How long:** A licence lasts one calendar year under the bylaw. The sources read do not state a processing time.  
**Where:**
- In person: Business Licensing, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 (City Hall is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Online: Business Licences page, https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences
- Phone: Business LinQ (free help with licences and permits), 604-927-3975

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Every person carrying on any profession, business, trade or occupation in Coquitlam, including home-based, mobile and non-resident businesses. A separate licence is needed for each premises and for each business at one premises.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013 (PDF, consolidated December 20, 2021), s. 5.1-5.3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525)
  - Official wording: "No person may carry on a business in the City without a valid and subsisting licence in respect of that business." … "Every person who carries on a business at more than one premises in the City must apply for and maintain a separate licence in respect of each premises."
  - Source: [Business Licences, Applying for a Business Licence](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "requires every person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating within Coquitlam any profession, business, trade or occupation, to hold a valid business licence."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** Depends on business type (Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule K): Level One (home occupation, bed and breakfast, consultant without office) $100.80; Level Two (business office, service/repair shop) $190; Level Three (professionals, rentals) $248.80; retail and restaurants $100.80 for up to 30 m² plus $19.90 per extra 10 m².
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule K](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "A. Level One" … "(a) general $ 100.80" … "B. Level Two" … "(a) general $ 190.00" … "C. Level Three" … "(a) general $ 248.80" … "up to 30 m2 indoor floor space $ 100.80" … "PLUS each additional 10 m2 indoor floor space (up to 2,000 m2) $ 19.90"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to apply:** Choose the application for your type (commercial/industrial, home-based, non-resident or special event vending) and email it with supporting documents, or deliver it to City Hall. Confirm the location is zoned for the business first. The City may have the premises inspected by building, plumbing or fire officials.
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licence Applications](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "Completed Business Licence Applications can be emailed or delivered to City Hall:" … "The first step of starting a commercial or industrial business is confirming that the location is zoned for business use."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013 (PDF, consolidated December 20, 2021), s. 7.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525)
  - Official wording: "and vehicles be inspected by one or more other City officials, including a building inspector, plumbing inspector, or fire prevention officer,"
  - Source: [Business LinQ](https://www.coquitlam.ca/591/Business-LinQ)
  - Official wording: "### More Ways to Access Business LinQ - Call 604-927-3975 - Email the Business LinQ resource centre"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Licences last one calendar year from the earlier of the date the business started or the licence was issued (the City page says one year from commencement). Renewing after expiry is a late application with a 25% late fee. Existing licence holders can pay online.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013 (PDF, consolidated December 20, 2021), s. 9.1 and 14.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525)
  - Official wording: "licences are valid for a period of one calendar year commencing on the earlier of the date" … "payment of a late fee equal to 25% of the licence fee otherwise applicable for that"
  - Source: [Business Licences](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "In Coquitlam, licences are valid for one year from the date of commencement of the business." … "If you already have a business licence, you can pay for your Business Licence online."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Inter-community licence:** Yes: the Tri-Cities Intermunicipal Business Licence lets a mobile business based in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam or Port Moody operate in all three. It costs $175 a year (not prorated) and is in addition to the regular licence.
  - Source: [Business Licences, Tri Cities Intermunicipal Business Licence](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "The cost of an Intermunicipal Business Licence is $175 annually. Licence fees are not prorated." … "delivers its services by moving from client to client throughout the Tri Cities"
  - Source: [Tri-Cities Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw, s. 3 and 4.6-4.7](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4909036)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam City of Port Coquitlam City of Port Moody" … "The fee for an Intermunicipal Business Licence is $175.00 and is payable to the Principal"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Operating without a business licence: Bylaw notice $500 (no early-payment discount; 50% compliance-agreement discount where entered). Municipal ticket: $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, Business Licence Bylaw schedule](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "No business licence 5.1 n/a 500 50%"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, Schedule B-4](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "No business licence 5.1 1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013 (PDF, consolidated December 20, 2021), s. 1.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

[Business Licence Bylaw 4344](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525) requires every person carrying on a profession, business, trade or occupation in Coquitlam to hold a licence. You need a separate licence for each premises and for each business at one premises. Holders of mobile vending, street vending, special event or vehicle-for-hire licences are exempt from the general licence.

## Steps

1. Confirm the location is zoned for your business.
2. Choose the application for your type: commercial/industrial, home-based, non-resident or special event vending.
3. Email it with the supporting documents, or deliver it to City Hall, with the fee.
4. The City may have the premises inspected by building, plumbing or fire officials.
5. Renew before the licence expires; existing licence holders can pay online.

## Good to know

- Fees (Schedule K, effective April 1, 2026): Level One (home occupation, bed and breakfast, consultant without office) $100.80; Level Two (business office, service or repair shop) $190; Level Three (professionals, rentals) $248.80; retail and restaurants $100.80 for up to 30 m² plus $19.90 per extra 10 m². Many other classes have their own fees. Amending a licence is $34.60.
- A licence lasts one calendar year from the earlier of the business start date or issue date (the City page says one year from commencement). Renewing after expiry is a late application with a 25% late fee.
- A mobile business based in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam or Port Moody can add the Tri-Cities Intermunicipal Business Licence for $175 a year, in addition to the regular licence. Non-resident businesses from other municipalities still need a non-resident licence in each Tri-Cities city.
- Operating without a licence: a bylaw notice is $500 (no early-payment discount) or a municipal ticket is $1,000.
- Business LinQ gives free one-on-one help: 604-927-3975. Liquor or health permits may be needed separately.
- The bylaw copy is a December 2021 consolidation, so later amendments are possible.

## What you'll need

- The application form for your type of business (commercial or industrial, home based, non-resident, or special event vending)
- Supporting documents listed with the form

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licences page](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
- [Business Licence Bylaw 4344 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 5484, Schedule K (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/home-based-business.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/business-licence.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/business-licence.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/business-licence.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/business-licence.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licences, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013 (PDF, consolidated December 20, 2021), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule K (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Tri-Cities Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4909036) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business LinQ, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/591/Business-LinQ) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Coquitlam home-based business rules
question: "Can I run a business from my home?"
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category: Starting and running a business
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# Coquitlam home-based business rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes, in Coquitlam you can run an accessory home occupation in residential zones if it is validly licensed and meets Zoning Bylaw conditions, such as using no more than 40% of the dwelling's floor area and employing at most one non-resident. The licence is $100.80 a year for most home businesses.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** $100.80 a year for a home occupation (Level One, rates effective April 1, 2026), unless the business type is listed at another level. A late application adds 25%.  
**Where:**
- Online: Business Licences page (home-based application form), https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences
- In person: City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, as an 'accessory home occupation' in residential zones including RS-2 and R-1 to R-4, if it is validly licensed and meets the conditions in Zoning Bylaw s. 508(3).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5, s. 508(3) Accessory Home Occupation](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "An accessory home occupation use:" … "(a) must be validly licensed;"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 10 Low Density Residential Zones, s. 1001-1005](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1174)
  - Official wording: "(d) Accessory home occupation, as limited under Section 508(3)" … "(d) Accessory home occupation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Business licence:** Yes. A home-based business licence is required (separate application form). Fee is $100.80 a year for a home occupation (Level One), unless the business type is listed at another level.
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licence Applications](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "Application for home-based businesses in Coquitlam:" … "Business Licence Application - Home Based Business (PDF)"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule K, Schedule K, Part 1, Level One](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "A. Level One" … "home occupation (unless nature of home occupation business otherwise listed)" … "(a) general $ 100.80"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits:** Uses no more than 40% of the dwelling unit's residential floor area; run by a permanent resident with at most one non-resident employee; no outdoor display or storage; only a non-illuminated fascia sign up to 0.2 m²; no traffic or parking beyond what is typical for the zone; no retail sales of goods not produced there.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5, s. 508(3) Accessory Home Occupation](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "(k) must not occupy more than 40% of the residential floor area of the dwelling unit" … "employ no more than one non-resident person;" … "(c) must not involve the outdoor display or storage of goods and materials;" … "non-illuminated fascia signage (0.2 square" … "(f) must not result in parking, pedestrian or vehicular traffic to the home, in excess of" … "(b) must not involve the retail sale and delivery of goods on the premises unless the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Businesses not allowed:** Adult entertainment use, adult video store, cheque cashing, scrap metal dealer and tattoo parlour; repair, salvaging or maintenance of motor vehicles; keeping or breeding animals for financial gain.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5, s. 508(3) Accessory Home Occupation, s. 508(3)(h), (l), (m)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "cheque cashing business, scrap metal dealer, or tattoo parlour;" … "(m) must not involve the repair, salvaging or maintenance of motor vehicles as an" … "(h) must not involve the keeping of animals for financial gain or breeding of any"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996, s. 508(3) (Accessory Home Occupation); Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5, s. 508(3) Accessory Home Occupation](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "system will not be compromised by the presence of the accessory dwelling unit. (3) Accessory Home Occupation An accessory home occupation use:"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013 (PDF, consolidated December 20, 2021), s. 1.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Coquitlam allows a business run from a dwelling as an "accessory home occupation" in residential zones including RS-2 and R-1 to R-4, if it is validly licensed and meets the conditions in section 508(3) of the Zoning Bylaw. A home-based business licence is required, with a separate application form. See [Business Licence Bylaw 4344](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525).

## Steps

1. Check your business fits the limits below.
2. Fill in the home-based business licence application from the Business Licences page.
3. Email it to Business Licensing or deliver it to City Hall, with the fee.
4. A short-term rental or bed and breakfast needs an inspection before approval.

## Good to know

- Limits: uses no more than 40% of the dwelling unit's residential floor area; run by a permanent resident with at most one non-resident employee; completely enclosed within a building used for residential or accessory residential use (except child care).
- No outdoor display or storage. Only a non-illuminated fascia sign up to 0.2 m² is allowed.
- No traffic or parking beyond what is typical for the zone, and no storage of dangerous goods, odours, noise or glare beyond what is typical of a home. No retail sales of goods not produced there.
- Not allowed: adult entertainment use, adult video store, cheque cashing, scrap metal dealer, tattoo parlour, repair, salvaging or maintenance of motor vehicles, and keeping or breeding animals for financial gain.
- Other zones (legacy, rural, multi-family) were not checked; ask Planning and Development at 604-927-3430.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licences page](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
- [Zoning Bylaw page](https://www.coquitlam.ca/562/Zoning-Bylaw)
- [Business Licence Bylaw 4344 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licence.md)
- [Coquitlam short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/short-term-rental.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/home-based-business.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/home-based-business.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/home-based-business.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/home-based-business.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/home-based-business.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licences, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5, s. 508(3) Accessory Home Occupation (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 10 Low Density Residential Zones (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1174) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule K (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013 (PDF, consolidated December 20, 2021), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Rezonings and Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/260/Rezonings-Zoning-Bylaw-Text-Amendments) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Coquitlam short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

**Short answer:** In Coquitlam, the City licenses short-term rentals only as a sleeping unit in the host's own dwelling, and the host must live there. You need a home-based business licence ($100.80 a year), an inspection, and a provincial registration. The City does not address whole-home rentals.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** City home-based business licence $100.80 a year (Level One). Provincial registration is $100 a year for your principal residence and $450 for a separate secondary unit.  
**How long:** Provincial registration must be renewed each year. City licences last one year.  
**Where:**
- Online: City Business Licences (short-term rental licence), https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences
- Online: Provincial short-term rental registry, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry
- Phone: Service BC short-term rental help, 1-833-828-2240
- Phone: Planning and Development (zoning questions), 604-927-3430

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** The City licenses short-term rentals as a sleeping unit that is part of the host's dwelling (bed and breakfast, Airbnb private room): a permanent resident must live in and operate it, with no separate cooking facilities. Whole-home rentals are not addressed. The Province's principal residence requirement also applies in Coquitlam.
  - Source: [Business Licences, Short-Term Rental Business Licence](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "At least one permanent resident of the home must live in and operate the short-term rental" … "Rental space must not have separate cooking facilities. Shared cooking facilities are permitted." … "Examples of short-term rentals include but are not limited to bed and breakfasts and Airbnb® private room rentals."
  - Source: [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia, List of communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Central Saanich Chilliwack Coldstream Colwood Comox Coquitlam Courtenay Columbia Shuswap Regional District Electoral Area B (Revelstoke Rural) Cowichan Valley Regional District Electoral Area A (Mill Bay/Malahat)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Business licence:** Yes. All short-term rentals need a home-based business licence and an inspection. The fee is $100.80 a year (Level One, which lists bed and breakfast and home occupation).
  - Source: [Business Licences, Short-Term Rental Business Licence](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "All short-term rentals require a home-based business licence and an inspection"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule K, Schedule K, Part 1, Level One](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "A. Level One" … "bed and breakfast; Christmas tree sales (licence valid December only); home occupation" … "(a) general $ 100.80" … "All 2026 Rates are effective as of April 1, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Provincial registration:** Yes. Short-term rental hosts in B.C. must register with the Province and renew each year. The fee is $100 a year for the host's principal residence and $450 for a separate secondary unit.
  - Source: [Short-term rental registration, Province of British Columbia, Registration overview](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry)
  - Official wording: "Short-term rental hosts, platforms and strata hotel platforms in B.C. must register and pay annual registration fees." … "If you have a short-term rental registration, you must renew it each year to continue operating."
  - Source: [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia, Principal residence requirement and registration fees](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "The unit the host lives in is their principal residence. The guests have access to the host's space (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living room). Fee: $100 annually This includes:" … "Any accommodation that is separate from the home where the host lives, sleeps, and eats is considered a secondary unit, even if it is located on the same property or connected by an interior door. Guests stay in their own private space and do not have access to the host's bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen. Fee: $450 annually This includes:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Operating rules:** A maximum of two guests or one family at a time; rental space under 40% of the home's residential floor area; no separate cooking facilities; no increase in noise, parking or traffic that affects the neighbourhood; at least one permanent resident lives in and operates it; inspection before approval.
  - Source: [Business Licences, Short-Term Rental Business Licence](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "A maximum of two guests or one family is permitted to stay at any one time" … "Rental space must be less than 40% of the residential floor area" … "No noise, parking, pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic increases that impact the residential neighbourhood are allowed"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5, s. 508, s. 508(1)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "must not accommodate more than two boarders per dwelling unit;" … "must be completely enclosed within a building."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Without a business licence: bylaw notice $500 (no early-payment discount; 50% compliance-agreement discount where entered); municipal ticket $1,000. Operating contrary to a licence condition: bylaw notice $500, municipal ticket $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, Business Licence Bylaw schedule](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "No business licence 5.1 n/a 500 50%" … "Operate contrary to condition 11.4 n/a 500 50%"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, Schedule B-4](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "No business licence 5.1 1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013; Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 (s. 508, boarding); provincial Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013 (PDF, consolidated December 20, 2021), s. 1.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5, s. 508, s. 508(1)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "rooms. 508 Accessory Uses (1) Boarding Use A boarding use: (a) must not accommodate more than two boarders per dwelling unit;"
  - Source: [Short-term rental registration, Province of British Columbia, Subscribe](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry)
  - Official wording: "Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Coquitlam licenses short-term rentals as a sleeping unit that is part of the host's dwelling, such as a bed and breakfast or an Airbnb private room. All short-term rentals need a home-based business licence and an inspection. The City's rules describe only room rentals in the host's home. They do not say whether whole-home or separate-suite short-term rentals are allowed, so ask Business Licensing or Planning. The Zoning Bylaw allows "boarding", including bed and breakfast, as an accessory use. Coquitlam is also on the Province's principal residence list, so the provincial rules apply.

## Steps

1. Check the City's rules below and confirm zoning with Planning and Development at 604-927-3430.
2. Apply for a home-based business licence from the City ([Business Licence Bylaw 4344](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525)). The fee is $100.80 a year, and the City inspects before approval.
3. Register with the Province and renew each year: $100 for your principal residence, $450 for a separate secondary unit. Unregistered listings are removed and bookings cancelled.
4. Display the business licence on the premises.

## Good to know

- City conditions: a maximum of two guests or one family at a time; rental space under 40% of the home's residential floor area; no separate cooking facilities; no increase in noise, parking or traffic that affects the neighbourhood; at least one permanent resident lives in and operates it.
- A late licence application adds 25% of the fee.
- Without a business licence, or contrary to a licence condition, a bylaw notice is $500 (no early-payment discount) or a municipal ticket is $1,000.
- The Business Licence Bylaw copy is a December 2021 consolidation, so later amendments are possible.
- Service BC answers registry questions at 1-833-828-2240.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licences, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences)
- [Principal residence requirement (Province)](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
- [Business Licence Bylaw 4344 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licence.md)
- [Coquitlam home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/home-based-business.md)
- [Coquitlam secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/secondary-suite.md)
- [Coquitlam zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/short-term-rental.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/short-term-rental.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/short-term-rental.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/short-term-rental.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/short-term-rental.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licences, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 4344, 2013 (PDF, consolidated December 20, 2021), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4296525) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule K (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5, s. 508 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Short-term rental registration, Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Rezonings and Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/260/Rezonings-Zoning-Bylaw-Text-Amendments) (read 2026-11-05)

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