# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Delta --- title: "Delta building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit.json" --- # Delta 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 the City of Delta you need a building permit to build, add to, renovate, finish a basement, move or demolish a building, or build a pool or retaining wall 1.2 m or higher. Apply online through Delta Online. The Application Centre at 604-946-3380 can advise first. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** An application fee is paid online when you apply; the permit fee follows. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The City does not state a review time on the pages we read. **Where:** - Online: Delta Online (MyCity account), https://deltaonline.ca/ - Email: Application Centre, development@delta.ca - Phone: Application Centre, 604-946-3380 - In person: City Hall, Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 ## Key facts - **Needed for:** A new principal or accessory building (including a coach house or garden suite), additions, alterations, renovations and repairs, finishing an unfinished area such as a basement, a secondary suite, moving or demolishing a building, in-ground pools, hot tubs or fishponds 450 mm deep or more, retaining walls 1.2 m or higher, and installing a chimney. - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page, 'When is a Building Permit Required?'](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - Official wording: "A building permit is required to do any of the following:" … "Construct a new principal building;" … "Construct a new accessory building (including a coach house or garden suite)" … "Complete an unfinished area in an existing building; e.g.: basement" … "Construct a secondary suite" … "Construct a retaining wall equal to or greater than 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) in height" … "Install a chimney" - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 5.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "a building permit before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure;" … "a demolition permit before demolishing a building or structure;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Not needed for:** Minor work such as cupboards, planters, partial-height room dividers, painting, landscaping including patios and decks less than 600 mm above grade, sidewalks and driveways, fences, roofing repair or replacement, and exterior finish repair. One accessory building under 10 m² needs no permit unless it has operating mechanical equipment. Work must still meet zoning and the BC Building Code. - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page, 'When is a Building Permit not Required?'](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - Official wording: "A building permit is not required for minor modifications such as:" … "Landscaping, including patios and decks less than 600 mm (1 ft 11 in) above grade" … "Roofing repair or replacement" … "One accessory building with a floor area less than 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) does not require a permit, unless it contains operating mechanical equipment." … "owners are responsible to ensure that the work conforms to the requirements of the BC Building Code and Delta Zoning Bylaw" - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 2.3, 2.4](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "The provisions of this Bylaw do not apply to retaining structures less than 1.2 metres in height" … "The provisions of this Bylaw do not apply to fences except as provided in Section 19 - Swimming Pools." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to apply:** Online through Delta Online (deltaonline.ca) with a MyCity account. Step 1: complete the application and pay the application fee. Step 2: upload plans to the ePlan portal and submit for review. Paper and email applications are no longer accepted for these residential permits. - Source: [eApply Guide, Residential Detached Accessory Building Permit](https://www.delta.ca/media/570) - Official wording: "Delta has a two-step online process to submit your Building Permit application." … "paper and email applications are no longer accepted" … "Complete the application on DeltaOnline and pay your application fee." … "Upload the required plans to our ePlan portal and" - Source: [How to Apply, How to Apply page, Building Permits](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/how-apply) - Official wording: "Applications must be submitted on Delta Online through Delta's online application system." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What to submit:** It depends on the project. Every application states the work's estimated market value. Bylaw 8065 requires a title search within 30 days, site plans, floor plans, sections and elevations. Delta's eApply guides also need Schedule 2 (Owner's Undertaking) and Schedule 3 (Owner Authorization) signed by all owners. - Source: [eApply Guide, Residential Detached Accessory Building Permit, eApply Guide, Step 1 tips](https://www.delta.ca/media/570) - Official wording: "The Schedule 2 (Owner's Undertaking) and Schedule 3" … "(Owner Authorization) must be signed by all owners listed" - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 5.4, 6.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "Each application shall state the estimated market value of the proposed construction." … "include a copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of the application;" … "include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas;" … "include a copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of the" … "include elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing" … "Each application shall state the estimated market value of the proposed" - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page, Submission Requirements](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - Official wording: "The building permit application requirements depend on the nature and scope of the proposed work." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The City does not state a review time. - **Inspections:** Book online through eInspections up to five days in advance; you can cancel or reschedule until 8 a.m. on the day. The owner must get an inspection and acceptance before concealing certain work, such as foundation forms and drains. - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page, Inspections](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - Official wording: "Inspections can be requested online up to five days in advance using eInspections, and can be cancelled or rescheduled up until 8 am on the day of the inspection." - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 15.4](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "shall schedule inspections using the system established by the Building Official" … "the foundation and footing forms, after a British Columbia Land Surveyor certificate has been received and before concrete is" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Contact:** Application Centre, Development Department, City of Delta: 604-946-3380 or development@delta.ca. City Hall is at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC V4K 3E2. - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - Official wording: "Application Centre at 604-946-3380 or development@delta.ca" - Source: [eApply Guide, Residential Detached Accessory Building Permit, eApply Guide, contact box](https://www.delta.ca/media/570) - Official wording: "Development Department City of Delta" … "4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021 (Sources differ: The City's bylaw list page still shows the building bylaw as #6060, and the 2024 Fees Bylaw also names No. 6060, 2002. Bylaw 8065 (adopted January 2022) says it repeals and replaces No. 6060, and the City's land-use page links to 8065. Used 8065; the Chief Building Official can confirm.) - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, title page and s. 28.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021" … "“Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 6060, 2002” is hereby repealed and replaced by this Bylaw." - Source: [City bylaws list, City bylaws list page](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/bylaws) - Official wording: "Building and Plumbing Regulations Bylaw #6060" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The City of Delta's [Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) sets when a permit is required. Separate plumbing, demolition and fireplace or chimney permits also exist. Work must meet zoning and the BC Building Code whether or not a permit is needed. A permit is needed for a new principal or accessory building (including a coach house or garden suite), additions, alterations, renovations and repairs, finishing an unfinished area such as a basement, a secondary suite, moving or demolishing a building, in-ground pools, hot tubs or fishponds 450 mm deep or more, retaining walls 1.2 m or higher, and installing a chimney. ## Steps 1. Check the lists on this page, or call the Application Centre (604-946-3380, development@delta.ca) if unsure. 2. Gather what your project needs. The bylaw asks for a title search made within 30 days, site plans, floor plans, sections and elevations. The City's online guides also need Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 signed by all owners. Per-project checklists are on the City's Residential and Non-Residential pages. 3. Apply through Delta Online (deltaonline.ca) with a MyCity account. Step 1: complete the application and pay the application fee. Step 2: upload plans to the ePlan portal and submit for review. 4. Book inspections on eInspections, up to five days ahead. You can cancel or reschedule until 8 a.m. on the day. ## Good to know - No permit is needed for minor work such as cupboards, planters, partial-height room dividers, painting, landscaping including patios and decks less than 600 mm above grade, sidewalks, driveways, fences, roofing repair or replacement, and exterior finish repair. - One accessory building under 10 m² needs no permit unless it has operating mechanical equipment. - Retaining walls on designated steep-slope properties need a permit at any height, per the City's page. - Paper and email applications are no longer accepted for these residential permits. The How to Apply page says plans that are not electronically sealed must be delivered in hard copy to City Hall for some other permits, so confirm with the Application Centre. - Concealed work, such as foundation forms and drains, must be inspected and accepted before it is covered. The first inspection is free; re-inspections are charged. - The City's bylaws list still shows the old Bylaw 6060; Bylaw 8065 replaced it. ## What you'll need - Title search made within 30 days, site plans, floor plans, sections and elevations (Bylaw 8065) - Owner's Undertaking (Schedule 2) and Owner Authorization (Schedule 3), signed by all owners, for the City's online guides - Digitally sealed drawings and reports from any engineer, surveyor or other professional ## Official forms and pages - [Building & Renovating, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - [How to Apply, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/how-apply) - [Residential building permit requirements](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential) - [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) ## Related questions - [Delta permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Delta fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fence-rules.md) - [Delta building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit-fees.md) - [Delta secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/building-permit.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/building-permit.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building & Renovating, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) (read 2026-11-05) - [How to Apply, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/how-apply) (read 2026-11-05) - [eApply Guide, Residential Detached Accessory Building Permit (PDF), City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/media/570) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) (read 2026-11-05) - [City bylaws list, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/bylaws) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Delta fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fence-rules.json" --- # Delta fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta a standard fence that meets the Zoning Bylaw and the intersection sightline rules needs no building permit. In a residential zone it can be 1.2 m high at the front and 1.8 m behind the front setback line. Pool fences and some zones differ. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** No building permit is needed for a standard fence. Cost sharing, if approved, pays up to $23 per lineal metre or 50% of the cost, whichever is less. **Where:** - Phone: Development Department (fence rules), 604-946-3380 - Email: Development Department, development@delta.ca - Phone: Engineering (fence cost sharing), 604-946-3260 - Email: Engineering, engineering@delta.ca ## Key facts - **Permit:** No building permit is needed for a standard fence that meets the Zoning Bylaw and intersection sightline rules. Extra approvals may apply in development permit areas, heritage conservation areas, steep slopes and tree protection zones. Pool fences are regulated separately. - Source: [Residential, Residential page, Fences](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential) - Official wording: "In general, standard fences that meet Delta's Zoning Bylaw may be constructed without permits or approvals." … "Special consideration may be required in development permit areas, heritage conservation areas, steep slopes and in tree protection zones." - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - Official wording: "Fences (fence height must comply with intersection sightline requirements and Delta's Zoning Bylaw)" - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 2.4](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "The provisions of this Bylaw do not apply to fences except as provided in Section 19 - Swimming Pools." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Height, front yard:** 1.2 m in a residential zone (0.9 m in the front setback area in the RD2 zone). A fence around a pool may be up to 1.5 m. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), sections 7.2 and 7.5, s. 7.5.1(a), 7.5.2(a)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "a fence with a maximum height of 1.2 m may be located anywhere on a lot," … "a fence with a maximum height of 0.9 m may be located in the front setback area," - Source: [Residential, Residential page, Fence Regulations](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential) - Official wording: "fences must be stepped down to 1.2 m in height regardless of adjacent zoning" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Height, side and rear yards:** 1.8 m behind the minimum front setback line (RD2: behind the front setback area). Outside RD2, along a lot line that abuts a non-residential zone, up to 2.4 m behind the front setback. An arbor up to 2.4 m is allowed anywhere on the lot (RD2: behind the front setback). - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), sections 7.2 and 7.5, s. 7.5.1(b), (c), (e); 7.5.2(b)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "a fence with a maximum height of 1.8 m may be located to the rear of the minimum front" … "an arbor with a maximum height of 2.4 m may be located anywhere on a lot," … "the maximum height of the fence along that lot line only may be increased to 2.4 m provided that it is located to the rear of the minimum front" … "a fence with a maximum height of 1.8 m may be located to the rear of the front setback area," … "despite Subsection (b), where a fence is located along a lot line that abuts a zone other" … "In the RD2 zone," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** At an intersection, in the triangle formed by the lot lines and a line joining them 8 m from the corner: no structure other than a permitted principal structure may be over 1 m high, and landscaping may not block the line of vision between 1 m and 2.4 m above the curb. Does not apply to lanes. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), sections 7.2 and 7.5, s. 7.2.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "at a distance of 8 m from their point of intersection" … "no structure other than a permitted principal structure shall be erected to a height greater than 1 m" … "no landscaping shall be maintained or allowed to grow so as to obstruct the line of vision between the height of 1 m and 2.4 m" … "does not apply to lanes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other rules:** Height is measured from finished grade every 2 m along the base. No barbed wire on residential lots or lot lines abutting a residential zone. Residential retaining walls max 1.2 m (with exceptions). A pool or pond over 450 mm deep needs a 1.5 m fence with self-closing latch; a hot tub may use a locking cover. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), sections 7.2 and 7.5, s. 7.5.3, 7.5.7, 7.6.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "The height of a fence or an arbor shall be determined by measuring from the finished grade every" … "A barbed wire fence shall not be permitted on any lot zoned for residential use, or on any lot line" … "shall not exceed a height of 1.2 m measured from the" - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 19.2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "shall be surrounded by a fence, building or other structure, no less than 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height" … "A spa or hot tub may be covered with a locking cover which would prevent" … "structure, no less than 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, s. 7.5 (Fences) and s. 7.2 (visibility at intersections); Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 19 (pool fences) - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), sections 7.2 and 7.5, s. 7.5](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" … "7.5 FENCES 7.5.1 In a residential zone other than the RD2 zone:" - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, title page](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works In the City of Delta a standard fence needs no building permit if it meets the [Zoning Bylaw No. 7600](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) and the intersection sightline rules. Extra approvals may apply in development permit areas, heritage conservation areas, steep slopes and tree protection zones. Pool fences are regulated separately. ## Steps 1. Find your zone and front setback line on DeltaMap, and confirm your property boundary (see the property-lines answer). 2. Keep to the height limits below. 3. If your fence is near a protected tree, a steep slope or a development permit area, call the Development Department on 604-946-3380 first. ## Good to know - Residential zones: up to 1.2 m in front of the minimum front setback line, up to 1.8 m behind it. In the RD2 zone the front limit is 0.9 m. - Outside RD2, along a lot line that borders a non-residential zone, a fence behind the front setback may be up to 2.4 m. An arbor up to 2.4 m is allowed anywhere on the lot (in RD2, behind the front setback). - A fence taller than these limits must meet the height and setback rules for a principal structure in the zone. Non-residential zones differ. - Corner lots: within 8 m of the corner, measured along the lot lines, nothing other than a permitted principal structure may be over 1 m high, and landscaping may not block the line of sight between 1 m and 2.4 m above the curb. Lanes are excluded. - Height is measured from finished grade every 2 m along the base. No barbed wire on residential lots or lot lines next to a residential zone. Residential retaining walls are limited to 1.2 m, with exceptions. - A fence around a pool may be up to 1.5 m. A pool or pond over 450 mm deep needs a 1.5 m fence with a self-closing latch; a hot tub may use a locking cover. - The Good Neighbour Private Fence Cost Sharing policy may help if your lot borders City land such as a park or walkway. Apply to Engineering before you build. ## Official forms and pages - [Residential Building and Renovating (fence regulations)](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, section 7.5 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - [Fence Cost Sharing application](https://www.delta.ca/form/fence-cost-sharing-application) ## Related questions - [Delta building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit.md) - [Delta zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning-lookup.md) - [Delta tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/tree-removal.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/fence-rules.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fence-rules.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fence-rules.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/fence-rules.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fence-rules.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Residential, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential) (read 2026-11-05) - [Building & Renovating, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), sections 7.2 and 7.5 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Delta permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Delta permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta a detached garage, shed or other accessory building larger than 10 m2 needs a building permit. One accessory building under 10 m2 does not, and neither does a deck or patio less than 600 mm above the ground. All must follow zoning rules. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Where:** - Online: Delta Online (accessory building permit), https://deltaonline.ca/ - Phone: Application Centre, 604-946-3380 - Email: Application Centre, development@delta.ca ## Key facts - **Sheds:** A detached accessory building larger than 10 m² (garage, shed, workshop, studio) needs a building permit. One accessory building under 10 m² needs none unless it contains operating mechanical equipment, but it must still be sited as the zoning requires. - Source: [eApply Guide, Residential Detached Accessory Building Permit](https://www.delta.ca/media/570) - Official wording: "Apply online for a detached accessory greater than 10 m2, including garages, sheds, workshops, studios, etc." … "do not require a building permit but must be sited in accordance with zoning regulations" - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - Official wording: "One accessory building with a floor area less than 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) does not require a permit, unless it contains operating mechanical equipment." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Decks:** No building permit for patios and decks less than 600 mm above grade, treated as landscaping; decks up to 0.6 m high may also sit inside zone setbacks. Sundeck additions are listed among projects with building permit requirements, but no document states the rule for taller decks in words. Confirm with the Application Centre. - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page, work not needing a permit](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - Official wording: "Landscaping, including patios and decks less than 600 mm (1 ft 11 in) above grade" - Source: [Residential, Residential page, Additions and Renovations](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential) - Official wording: "Carport or Sundeck Additions" - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.2.1, 6.2.16 and 11.10, s. 6.2.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "for decks not more than 0.6 m in height, as measured from finished grade" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Garages and carports:** A detached garage larger than 10 m² needs a building permit. Carport additions and carport enclosures are also listed among residential projects with building permit requirements. - Source: [eApply Guide, Residential Detached Accessory Building Permit](https://www.delta.ca/media/570) - Official wording: "Apply online for a detached accessory greater than 10 m2, including garages, sheds, workshops, studios, etc." - Source: [Residential, Residential page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential) - Official wording: "Carport or Sundeck Additions" … "Carport Enclosures" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Zoning limits:** Rules apply without a permit. In RS and RD zones an accessory structure may have one sink only (three fixtures with an in-ground pool) and no covered deck or porch. In RS1 and RS5: 3 m high (3.75 m to ridge), 1 m from side and rear lines, 12 m from the front line; lot coverage 45%. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.2.1, 6.2.16 and 11.10, s. 6.2.16](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "A maximum of 1 plumbing fixture, limited to a sink only, is permitted in any accessory" … "A covered deck or a porch is not permitted for an accessory structure." … "Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%." … "Front 6.5 m 12 m See Section 6.2" - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.2.1, 6.2.16 and 11.10, s. 11.10.6 and 11.10.7 (RS1 zone example)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Interior Side 1.5 m 1m" … "Rear 9m 1m" … "to mid-roof or the 8m 3m" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021 and Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, title page](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021" - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.2.1, 6.2.16 and 11.10, title page](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The City of Delta requires a building permit for a detached accessory building (garage, shed, workshop, studio) larger than 10 m². One accessory building under 10 m² needs none unless it contains operating mechanical equipment, but it must still be sited as the [Zoning Bylaw](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) requires. The files do not say what happens at exactly 10 m². ## Steps 1. Look up your zone, setbacks and lot coverage on DeltaMap, or ask the Development Department. 2. For a garage, carport, workshop, studio or shed over 10 m², apply for a building permit on Delta Online (the application, then plan upload). 3. Pay the fees the City requests, then book inspections. ## Good to know - Patios and decks less than 600 mm above grade are treated as landscaping and need no building permit. They may also sit inside zone setbacks up to 0.6 m high. - No document we read says in words that a taller deck needs a permit. The City lists sundeck additions among projects with building permit requirements, so call the Application Centre before building one. - Carport additions and carport enclosures are also listed among residential projects with building permit requirements. Demolishing a garage or carport needs a demolition permit. - Zoning rules apply with or without a permit. In RS and RD zones an accessory structure may have one sink only (three fixtures with an in-ground pool) and no covered deck or porch. - In the RS1 and RS5 zones, for example: 3 m high (3.75 m to the ridge), 1 m from side and rear lot lines, 12 m from the front line, and 45% lot coverage. Each zone has its own table. - A garden suite or coach house is a dwelling, not a shed; see the secondary suite answer. ## What you'll need - Site plan showing the building and its distance from lot lines - Building plans, and a MyCity account for the online plan upload ## Official forms and pages - [eApply Guide, Residential Detached Accessory Building Permit (PDF)](https://www.delta.ca/media/570) - [Building & Renovating, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - [Residential building permit requirements](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential) ## Related questions - [Delta building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit.md) - [Delta building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit-fees.md) - [Delta fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fence-rules.md) - [Delta zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning-lookup.md) - [Delta secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/secondary-suite.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) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building & Renovating, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) (read 2026-11-05) - [Residential, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential) (read 2026-11-05) - [eApply Guide, Residential Detached Accessory Building Permit (PDF), City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/media/570) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.2.1, 6.2.16 and 11.10 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Delta building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit-fees.json" --- # Delta building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta you pay a plan processing fee when you apply ($475 for small-scale residential) and a permit fee based on construction value, which starts at $105. A 5% heritage levy is added to the permit fee. Taxes are extra. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Application: $475 for small-scale residential, or $105, $205 or $1,935 for other work by value. Permit: $105 plus $16.03 per $1,000 over $1,000 up to $75,000, then lower rates above that. Plus a 5% heritage levy. Taxes extra. **How long:** The application fee is paid when you apply. The permit fee is paid before the permit is issued. **Where:** - Phone: Application Centre, 604-946-3380 - Email: Application Centre, development@delta.ca ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** Permit fee starts at a $105 base (construction value up to $1,000), plus $16.03 per $1,000 or part over $1,000. An application fee is also paid up front: $475 for small-scale residential construction, or $105 for other work valued under $8,000. Taxes extra. - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedules 3 and 14, Schedule 3, items 1 and 2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) - Official wording: "a $0 - $75,000 $105.00 /base" … "Add to base, for every $1,000 or part $16.03 /each" … "Small-Scale Residential Construction $475.00 /base" … "For construction other than Small-Scale $105.00 /each" … "less than $8,000" … "(Subject to applicable taxes)" - Source: [Delta Fees Bylaw 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Amendment Bylaw 8515, Schedule 3 (same amounts)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "Small-Scale Residential Construction $475.00 lbase" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How the fee is worked out:** Based on estimated construction value. Up to $75,000: $105 + $16.03 per $1,000 (or part) over $1,000. $75,001 to $150,000: $1,290 + $12.78 per $1,000 over $75,001. Over $150,000: $2,240 + $11.98 per $1,000 over $150,000. A Heritage Conservation Levy of 5% of the permit fee is added. (Sources differ: Conflict on the levy: the original Bylaw 8386 says 2% of the building permit fee; Amendment Bylaw 8515 (2025), which replaced Schedule 3, says 5%. Used 5% (newer). The levy does not apply to permits for developments with non-market or purpose-built rental components (8386 Sch. 3 item 15 v). Bylaw 8065 s. 9.4 cuts the permit fee by 5% (max $500) when professional certification is used. A temporary CMHC rebate program (Schedule 14) can discount fees for eligible residential projects.) - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedules 3 and 14, Schedule 3, item 2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) - Official wording: "$75,001 - $150,000 $1,290.00 /base" … "Add to base, for every $1,000 or part $12.78 /each" … "Over $150,000 $2,240.00 /base" … "Add to base, for every $1,000 or part $11.98 /each" … "3. Heritage Conservation Levy 2% of" - Source: [Delta Fees Bylaw 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Amendment Bylaw 8515, Schedule 3, item 3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "Heritage Conservation Levy 5% of" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Application or plan review fee:** A non-refundable plan processing fee is paid when you apply and is credited to the permit fee: $475 for small-scale residential; other work $105 (value under $8,000), $205 ($8,000 to $150,000) or $1,935 (over $150,000). - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 11.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "This plan processing fee will be credited to the permit fee calculated in accordance with the Schedules to the Bylaw." - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page, Permit Fees](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - Official wording: "Building permit fees include a Plan Processing Fee (payable at time of application) and a Building Permit Fee (payable at time of building permit issuance)." - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedules 3 and 14, Schedule 3, item 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) - Official wording: "Small-Scale Residential Construction $475.00 /base" … "For construction other than Small-Scale $105.00 /each" … "For construction other than Small-Scale $205.00 /each" … "For construction other than Small-Scale $1,935.00 /each" … "$8,000 to $150,000" … "more than $150,000" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other fees:** Demolition permit $320. Plumbing permit $80 base plus $26.10 per fixture. Building re-inspections (first inspection free): $130, $190, $370, then $745. Revised drawings $195. Permit transfer $130. (Sources differ: Conflict: the Building & Renovating page says the demolition permit fee is $153; Schedule 3 of the fee bylaw says $320. Used the bylaw. Plumbing re-inspections are $145, $275, $545. Security of 110% of estimated cost may be required as a condition of permit issuance (item 15 iii).) - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedules 3 and 14, Schedule 3, items 4 to 9](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) - Official wording: "Building Demolition Permit $320.00 /each" … "Second re-inspection (if required) $130.00 /each" … "Third re-inspection (if required) $190.00 /each" … "Plumbing Permit $80.00 /base" … "Add to base, for Installation of a fixture $26.10 /each" … "Submission of revisions $195.00 /each" … "Building permit assignment and transfer $130.00 /each" - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page, Demolition Permits](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) - Official wording: "The demolition permit fee is $153." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to pay:** The plan processing fee is paid online as part of the Delta Online application. The permit fee is paid in full before the permit is issued; the City sends payment instructions when the permit is ready. The application can be cancelled if the fee is not paid within 60 days of that notice. - Source: [How to Apply, How to Apply page, Building Permits](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/how-apply) - Official wording: "The plan processing fee can be paid through the Delta Online submission." … "Request for building permit fee payment and payment instructions will be sent when the permit is ready to be issued." - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 11.2, 11.3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "shall be paid in full prior to issuance of the relevant permit under this Bylaw." … "if the prescribed permit fee is not paid within 60 days from the date of notification to the applicant" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024, Schedule 3 (Building and Plumbing Regulations), as replaced by Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 - Source: [Delta Fees Bylaw 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Bylaw 8515, s. 2.3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024" … "Building and Plumbing Regulations" - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 11.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "in accordance with the Consolidated Fees Bylaw" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The City of Delta charges fees under Schedule 3 of the [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/), as amended by [Bylaw 8515](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) (2025). The permit fee is based on the estimated construction value. The plan processing fee is non-refundable and is credited to the permit fee. ## Steps 1. Estimate the construction value of the work. 2. Pay the application fee online as part of your Delta Online application: $475 for small-scale residential, or for other work $105 (value under $8,000), $205 ($8,000 to $150,000) or $1,935 (over $150,000). 3. When the permit is ready, the City sends payment instructions. The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued. The application can be cancelled if you do not pay within 60 days of that notice. ## Good to know - Permit fee: up to $75,000, $105 plus $16.03 per $1,000 (or part) over $1,000. From $75,001 to $150,000, $1,290 plus $12.78 per $1,000 over $75,001. Over $150,000, $2,240 plus $11.98 per $1,000 over $150,000. - A Heritage Conservation Levy of 5% of the permit fee is added. It does not apply to developments with non-market or purpose-built rental components. - Bylaw 8065 s. 9.4 cuts the permit fee by 5% (maximum $500) when professional certification is used. - Other fees: demolition permit $320; plumbing permit $80 plus $26.10 per fixture; revised drawings $195; permit transfer $130; occupancy permit where no building permit is required $170. - The first building inspection is free. Re-inspections cost $130, $190, $370, then $745. Plumbing re-inspections are $145, $275 and $545. - A temporary CMHC Housing Accelerator Permit Rebate (Schedule 14 of the fees bylaw, ending May 5, 2028 or sooner if funds run out) can discount fees for eligible residential projects. A single detached house with no suite is not eligible. - The City may require security of 110% of the estimated cost as a condition of permit issuance. - The City's Building & Renovating page lists the demolition permit at $153, which differs from the bylaw's $320. Confirm with the Application Centre. ## Official forms and pages - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) - [Fees Bylaw 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) ## Related questions - [Delta building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/building-permit-fees.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit-fees.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit-fees.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/building-permit-fees.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedules 3 and 14 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Fees Bylaw 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Building & Renovating, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) (read 2026-11-05) - [How to Apply, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/how-apply) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Delta 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: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Delta 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 DeltaMap, the City of Delta's online map (Planning & Development layer), to see its zone, land use and Agricultural Land Reserve status. Then read that zone's rules in the Zoning Bylaw. DeltaMap is approximate; confirm with the Application Centre at 604-946-3380. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Where:** - Online: DeltaMap, https://maps.delta.ca/ - Phone: Application Centre, 604-946-3380 - Email: Application Centre, development@delta.ca - In person: City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** Use DeltaMap, the City's online mapping system (Planning & Development layer: zoning, land use, ALR). Search your address; a property Info Report is available. DeltaMap data is for illustration only, so confirm zoning with the Community Planning and Development Department. - Source: [DeltaMap, DeltaMap page](https://www.delta.ca/about-delta/deltamap) - Official wording: "Planning & Development (Heritage Sites, Zoning, Land Use, ALR)" … "The data and maps shown here are approximate and are for illustration purposes only." - Source: [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential/small-scale-multi-unit-housing) - Official wording: "review the Info Report for your property on DeltaMap" - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), Consolidation cover note](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Current information as to individual parcel zoning should be obtained from the Community Planning and Development Department of the City of Delta." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Zoning bylaw:** Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (adopted April 9, 2018), consolidated for reference only to April 21, 2026 - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), Consolidation cover page](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" … "Consolidated for Reference Purposes Only April 21, 2026" … "Adopted: April 9, 2018" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What the zone controls:** Regulations in each zone limit the uses, density, size, height and location of buildings on a property. - Source: [Bylaws & Land Use Regulations, Bylaws & Land Use Regulations page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/bylaws-landuse) - Official wording: "Regulations in a zone limit the uses, density, size, height and location of buildings on a property." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Contact:** Application Centre / Development Department, City of Delta: 604-946-3380 or development@delta.ca - Source: [Development Considerations, Development Considerations page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/development-planning-approvals/development-considerations) - Official wording: "requirements can be discussed with the Application Centre at development@delta.ca or 604-946-3380" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), cover page](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Every property in the City of Delta has a zone. Regulations in each zone limit the uses, density, size, height and location of buildings on a property. The rules are in the [Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/), consolidated for reference only to April 21, 2026; the cover says to check the online version for the current consolidation. ## Steps 1. Open DeltaMap and search your address. Use the Planning & Development layer (Heritage Sites, Zoning, Land Use, ALR). A property Info Report is available. 2. Note your zone code, such as A1. 3. Find that zone in the Zoning Bylaw to see what is allowed. 4. Check Development Considerations for other limits on title or location, such as land use contracts and restrictive covenants. 5. Ask the Application Centre (604-946-3380, development@delta.ca) to confirm before you spend money on plans. ## Good to know - The City says DeltaMap data is approximate, for illustration only, and not suitable for site-specific decisions or financial commitments. Confirm zoning with the Community Planning and Development Department. - A land use contract on your title overrides the underlying zoning, and a restrictive covenant can limit what you may build. Check your title documents. - The City's Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing page describes the updated rules for single detached and duplex lots; see the secondary suite answer. ## Zones 99 zones are listed from [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated for reference purposes to April 21, 2026, incorporating amendments up to Bylaw No. 8552)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning/index.json Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St ## Official forms and pages - [DeltaMap page](https://www.delta.ca/about-delta/deltamap) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/filepro/document/177229/7600%20-%20Delta%20Zoning%20Bylaw.pdf) - [Development Considerations](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/development-planning-approvals/development-considerations) ## Related questions - [Delta secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/zoning-lookup.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning-lookup.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/zoning-lookup.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/zoning-lookup.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [DeltaMap, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/about-delta/deltamap) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaws & Land Use Regulations, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/bylaws-landuse) (read 2026-11-05) - [Development Considerations, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/development-planning-approvals/development-considerations) (read 2026-11-05) - [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential/small-scale-multi-unit-housing) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Delta secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/secondary-suite.json" --- # Delta secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house? **Short answer:** Yes. In the City of Delta a secondary suite is allowed with a single detached house or each side of a duplex, and a garden suite or coach house is allowed too, within unit limits set by lot size. A building permit is required. The suite rental permit ended April 8, 2024, but zoning still requires an occupancy permit. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Where:** - Email: Garden suite and coach house (ADU Concierge, free), ADU@delta.ca - Phone: Application Centre and ADU Concierge, 604-946-3380 - Email: Application Centre, development@delta.ca - Online: Delta Online (building permit), https://deltaonline.ca/ - Phone: Property Use & Compliance (unauthorized suites), 604-946-3340 ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling (RS zones, for example) and to each duplex dwelling unit, one per dwelling. Delta says suites are permitted in most single detached houses. Not allowed in an attic. A covenant on title can prohibit one. - Source: [Secondary Suites, Secondary Suites page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/secondary-suites) - Official wording: "Secondary suites must meet the regulations of Delta's Zoning Bylaw and the BC Building Code, but are permitted in most single detached houses in Delta." - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.1.8 and 8.2, s. 6.1.8(b); 11.10.3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "not more than one secondary suite is permitted in each single detached" … "no part of a secondary suite shall be located in an attic of the single detached" … "Secondary suite, accessory to a single detached dwelling" - Source: [Development Considerations, Development Considerations, Restrictive Covenants](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/development-planning-approvals/development-considerations) - Official wording: "include building design, prohibition of secondary suites, floodproofing requirements" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes: a garden suite or coach house (maximum two detached suites per lot) where a single detached or duplex dwelling is permitted. Outside the Urban Containment Boundary and the ALR: one garden suite or one coach house plus one secondary suite. Subject to unit caps and the building rules in the limits row. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.1.8 and 8.2, s. 6.1.2(h)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Detached accessory dwelling units, maximum of two per lot." … "a maximum of one single detached dwelling, one secondary suite and either one garden suite or one coach house" - Source: [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential/small-scale-multi-unit-housing) - Official wording: "Garden suite and/or coach house (maximum of two)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Limits:** Inside the Urban Containment Boundary (not A1): 3 units per lot up to 280 m², 4 over 280 m², 6 over 280 m² in the Frequent Transit Area. Each suite under 50% of the house floor area (excluding attached garage). Garden suite 1.5 storeys, coach house 2. Suites cannot be strata-titled or sold. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.1.8 and 8.2, s. 6.1.2(g), 6.1.8](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "On a lot less than or equal to 280 m2, a maximum of three dwelling units are" … "On a lot greater than 280 m2, a maximum of four dwelling units are permitted." … "a maximum of six dwelling units are permitted." … "shall be less than 50% of the gross" … "On any lot within the Urban Containment Boundary, except when zoned A1, where the" - Source: [Secondary Suites, Secondary Suites page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/secondary-suites) - Official wording: "Secondary suites cannot be strata-titled or sold, but can be used for family or as long term rental units." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Parking:** One space per suite, but none is required for a suite of 33 m² or less or on lots shaded in the Frequent Transit Area map (Schedule F; near Scott Road). A notice showing where the suite's space is must be posted inside the suite. (Sources differ: The page says 'smaller than 33 m²'; the zoning bylaw says 'less than or equal to 33 m²'. Used the bylaw. The one-space rate is in the s. 8.4.2 table (single detached, coach house, garden suite, secondary suite: 1 space per dwelling unit).) - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.1.8 and 8.2, s. 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.6](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "No parking spaces are required for an accessory dwelling unit with gross floor area less than or" … "equal to 33 m2." … "dwelling units on lots shaded in Schedule F." - Source: [Secondary Suites, Secondary Suites page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/secondary-suites) - Official wording: "Every secondary suite must be provided with an on-site parking space. However, units smaller than 33 m2 (~355 ft2) or within 400 m of frequent transit on Scott Road are not required to have parking." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permits:** A building permit through Delta Online is required. Delta stopped requiring Secondary Suite Rental Permits on April 8, 2024. The zoning bylaw says a suite may not be used or advertised for rent without an accessory dwelling unit occupancy permit. No rezoning or development permit is needed if the Zoning Bylaw is met. (Sources differ: Unclear how the zoning bylaw's 'accessory dwelling unit occupancy permit' relates to the dropped 'rental permit'; confirm with the Application Centre. Steep slopes, streams and covenants can add requirements. Properties with a suite must have a water meter.) - Source: [Secondary Suites, Secondary Suites page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/secondary-suites) - Official wording: "All applications to install a secondary suite will require a building permit issued through the Development Department." … "We no longer require or issue Secondary Suite Rental Permits - as of April 8, 2024." - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.1.8 and 8.2, s. 6.1.8(a)(iii)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "a valid accessory dwelling unit occupancy permit has been issued for such" - Source: [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing page](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential/small-scale-multi-unit-housing) - Official wording: "can be constructed without the need for rezoning or a development permit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (s. 6.1.8 Accessory Dwelling Units; s. 8.2 parking) and Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021 - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.1.8 and 8.2, s. 6.1.8](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "6.1.8 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS" … "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, title page](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) - Official wording: "Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The City of Delta allows small-scale multi-unit housing without rezoning or a development permit if the [Zoning Bylaw No. 7600](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) is met. A secondary suite is allowed as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling, or to each duplex dwelling unit, one per dwelling; Delta says suites are permitted in most single detached houses. A garden suite or coach house is also allowed where a single detached or duplex dwelling is permitted (a maximum of two detached suites per lot). A covenant on title can prohibit a suite, and steep slopes or streams can add requirements. ## Steps 1. Check your zoning, lot size and covenants on DeltaMap and your land title. 2. For a garden suite or coach house, optionally book the free ADU Concierge (ADU@delta.ca, 604-946-3380) to check your lot. 3. Have plans prepared that meet the Zoning Bylaw and BC Building Code. 4. Apply for a building permit on Delta Online. 5. Before the suite is rented or advertised for rent, make sure you have the accessory dwelling unit occupancy permit (see below). ## Good to know - Permits: Delta stopped requiring Secondary Suite Rental Permits on April 8, 2024. The zoning bylaw (s. 6.1.8) still says a suite may not be used or advertised for rent without a valid accessory dwelling unit occupancy permit. Ask the Application Centre how this works in practice. - Unit limits inside the Urban Containment Boundary (not A1): 3 units per lot up to 280 m², 4 over 280 m², and 6 over 280 m² in the Frequent Transit Area. Outside it and the ALR: one garden suite or one coach house, plus one secondary suite. - Each suite must be under 50% of the house floor area (excluding an attached garage), and cannot be in an attic. A suite is not allowed if the house has boarders or a community care facility. - Garden suite: 1.5 storeys, up to 4 m to mid-roof or 5.5 m to ridge. Coach house: 2 storeys, up to 6.75 m or 8 m. Both need 1.5 m side and rear setbacks, no basement or roof deck, and may be no closer to the front lot line than the house's front face. - Parking: one space per suite. None is required for a suite of 33 m² or less, or on lots in the Frequent Transit Area map (Schedule F, near Scott Road). A notice showing the suite's space must be posted inside the suite. - Suites cannot be strata-titled or sold. A water meter is required. - Report unauthorized suites to Property Use & Compliance, 604-946-3340. ## Official forms and pages - [Secondary Suites, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/secondary-suites) - [Coach Houses and Garden Suites, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/coach-houses-and-garden-suites) - [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential/small-scale-multi-unit-housing) - [Secondary Suite Non Rental Annual Declaration](https://www.delta.ca/media/4585) ## Related questions - [Delta building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit.md) - [Delta building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit-fees.md) - [Delta zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning-lookup.md) - [Delta permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/secondary-suite.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/secondary-suite.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/secondary-suite.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/secondary-suite.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Secondary Suites, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/secondary-suites) (read 2026-11-05) - [Coach Houses and Garden Suites, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/coach-houses-and-garden-suites) (read 2026-11-05) - [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating/residential/small-scale-multi-unit-housing) (read 2026-11-05) - [Development Considerations, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/development-planning-approvals/development-considerations) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, sections 6.1.8 and 8.2 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: Delta tree removal rules and permits question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/tree-removal/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/tree-removal.json" --- # Delta tree removal rules and permits **Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta you need a Tree Removal Permit to cut down a tree 20 cm or more across at 1.4 m above the ground. The fee is $100 for one tree in 24 months, or $100 plus $50 per tree for more. Replacement trees are usually required. Cutting without a permit can be ticketed. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** $100 for one tree in a 24-month period; $100 plus $50 per tree for more than one, or per 5 m of hedge. Sunshine Hills has its own fees. Replacement security is $700 each. **How long:** A Tree Removal Permit is valid for six months from issue. **Where:** - Online: Tree Removal Permit Application, https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/environment-conservation/trees - Phone: Engineering Department, 604-946-3260 - Email: Engineering Department, engineering@delta.ca ## Key facts - **When a permit is needed:** A permit is needed to cut a tree (a woody plant 20 cm or more across at 1.4 m); damaging one is prohibited. The City may issue one for one tree per property in 24 months (not on steep slopes, streamside areas or in Sunshine Hills), one alder, cottonwood or poplar, or a dead, high-risk or damaging tree. - Source: [Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, as amended by Bylaw 8575, s. 2.1 'tree', s. 3.1(a)-(b), s. 4.2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) - Official wording: "the cutting of a tree unless there is a permit which authorizes cutting the tree;" … "has a trunk diameter of 20 centimetres or greater" … "only one tree would be cut on the property within a 24 month period" … "the tree is dead, is high or extreme risk as determined by a Certified Tree Risk" … "damage to any tree;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Exemptions:** The bylaw does not stop: activities on land in the Agricultural Land Reserve; cutting a tree severely damaged by a natural cause (qualified person's report given first) or a dangerous tree (photos and report, or other evidence); City work in parks and streets; pruning done to ANSI A300 standards without topping. - Source: [Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, as amended by Bylaw 8575, s. 3.2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) - Official wording: "activities which impact trees on lands within the agricultural land reserve under" … "the cutting of a tree if all or part of that tree has been severely damaged by a" … "the pruning of a tree but only if:" - Source: [Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, as amended by Bylaw 8575, s. 2.1 'dangerous tree'](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) - Official wording: ""dangerous tree" means a tree when all or part of that tree is in imminent danger" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee:** $100 for one tree in a 24-month period. More than one tree, or each 5 m of hedge: $100 plus $50 per tree. Sunshine Hills: one tree $100 plus $50; Significant Trees $200 plus $100 per tree for 1 to 4, $300 plus $150 per tree for 5 or more. - Source: [Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, as amended by Bylaw 8575, Schedule A, Fees](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) - Official wording: "1. Application for cutting $100.00 $100.00" … "2. Application to cut $100.00 $100.00" … "plus $50.00 per plus $50.00 per" … "Application to cut one N/A $200.00" … "Application to cut five N/A $300.00" - Source: [Trees, Trees page, Sunshine Hills](https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/environment-conservation/trees) - Official wording: "Tree removal permit application fee has doubled from $100 to $200, and the per-tree fee has doubled from $50 to $100;" … "1. Application for cutting of one tree within a 24-month period" … "2. Application to cut more than one tree within a 24-month period" … "3. Application to cut one to four Significant Trees" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Replacement trees:** A plan is required for a tree 60 cm or more (50 cm in Sunshine Hills) or more than one tree in 24 months. None is needed for one smaller tree or one alder, cottonwood or poplar in 24 months; one large tree needs 1. Otherwise 2 trees (20-59 cm) or 3 (60 cm+) per tree. Security is $700 each. - Source: [Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, as amended by Bylaw 8575, s. 5.1, 5.5; Schedules A and B](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) - Official wording: "The applicant for a permit must provide a replacement plan to the City if the permit" … "20-59 cm diameter tree 2 3*" … "60+ cm diameter tree 3 4*" … "6. Replacement tree $700.00 per $700.00 per" - Source: [Trees, Tree Replacement Requirements](https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/environment-conservation/trees) - Official wording: "no replacement tree is required for the removal of one tree smaller than 60 cm diameter or an alder, cottonwood or poplar on a property in a 24 month period." … "1 large diameter tree cut in 24 months" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **City trees:** Do not prune or remove trees on City property (parks, streets, boulevards); removing, pruning or damaging them is illegal and may be fined. To ask for pruning or removal, contact Engineering at 604-946-3260 or file an online service request. - Source: [Trees, Trees page, Trees on City Property](https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/environment-conservation/trees) - Official wording: "Removing, pruning or damaging trees on City property is illegal and may result in fines under Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw." … "please contact the Engineering Department at 604-946-3260" - Source: [Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, as amended by Bylaw 8575, s. 3.2(e)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) - Official wording: "any activity which impacts trees in any City park, highway or other public place" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Cutting a tree without a permit: $1,000 under the Municipal Ticket Information bylaw; $500 under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement bylaw ($450 if paid within 14 days, $550 after 28 days). Court penalty up to $50,000 per offence. - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, Schedule 1, Schedule 1, Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw 7969](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "3.1 (a) Cut tree without permit 1,000" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011, Schedule A, Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw 7969](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "3.1 (a) Cut tree without permit 500 450 550" - Source: [Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, as amended by Bylaw 8575, s. 8.6, 8.7](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) - Official wording: "is liable to a penalty of up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for each offence" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, 2021, as amended by Bylaw No. 8575 (effective June 16, 2026) - Source: [Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, as amended by Bylaw 8575, s. 1.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) - Official wording: "Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, 2021" - Source: [Trees, Trees page](https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/environment-conservation/trees) - Official wording: "On June 15, 2026, Delta Council passed Amendment Bylaw No. 8575" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The City of Delta's [Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) protects a "tree": a woody plant 20 cm or more across at 1.4 m. A permit is needed to cut one, and damaging one is prohibited. The bylaw also covers a tree under 1.4 m tall with a 30.5 cm base, hedges (each 5 m section counts as one tree), and activity inside a tree's drip line during building work. The City may issue a permit for one tree per property in 24 months (not on steep slopes, streamside areas or in Sunshine Hills), one alder, cottonwood or poplar, or a dead, high-risk or damaging tree. A tree in a building, driveway or parking footprint, or with roots damaging utilities, can also be grounds. ## Steps 1. Confirm the tree is on your property, not the City boulevard. DeltaMap can help. 2. Measure trunk diameter at 1.4 m above ground. 3. Gather your photos or arborist report and any strata permission. 4. Submit the online Tree Removal Permit Application and pay the fee. 5. Display the permit where it can be seen from the street. Plant the replacement trees on your property; two inspections are needed to get your deposit back. ## Good to know - Replacement plan: required for a tree 60 cm or more (50 cm in Sunshine Hills) or more than one tree in 24 months. None is needed for one smaller tree, or one alder, cottonwood or poplar, in 24 months. One large tree needs 1 replacement; otherwise 2 trees (20 to 59 cm) or 3 (60 cm or more) per tree cut. Security is $700 each. - Sunshine Hills: fees are $100 plus $50 for one tree; "Significant Trees" (70 cm or more of certain species) cost $200 plus $100 per tree for 1 to 4, and $300 plus $150 per tree for 5 or more. An arborist report is required. - Not stopped by the bylaw: land in the Agricultural Land Reserve; a tree severely damaged by a natural cause (qualified person's report first) or a dangerous tree (photos and report); City work in parks and streets; and pruning to ANSI A300 standards without topping. - Do not prune or remove trees on City property. To request it, contact Engineering at 604-946-3260 or file an online service request. The City does not support removal because a tree sheds debris, casts shade or lifts a fence. - Fines: cutting a tree without a permit is $1,000 on a municipal ticket and $500 on a bylaw notice ($450 if paid within 14 days, $550 after 28 days). A court penalty can reach $50,000 per offence. ## What you'll need - Photo of the trunk diameter at 1.4 m, photo of the whole tree, and satellite photo marking its location (single tree) - Arborist report from an ISA-certified arborist for multiple trees, or a dead or dying tree - Written permission of the Strata Council, if a strata applies ## Official forms and pages - [Trees, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/environment-conservation/trees) - [Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) ## Related questions - [Delta fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fence-rules.md) - [Delta building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/tree-removal.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/tree-removal.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/tree-removal.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/tree-removal.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/tree-removal.md) ## Sources - [Trees, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/environment-conservation/trees) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, as amended by Bylaw 8575 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/208973/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, Schedule 1 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/tree-removal/_ --- --- title: "Delta garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/garbage-collection.json" --- # Delta garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta, garbage, recycling and Green Can (food scraps and yard trimmings) are all collected weekly, on the same day, from curbside homes. Garbage is limited to 2 cans or bags a week, each up to 25 kg and 100 L. Put them out by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Annual charge per single-family dwelling unit: $222 (garbage, food waste, yard waste) plus $22 (recycling). Extra garbage bag stickers $7.50 for six. **How long:** Weekly collection on the same day for garbage, recycling and Green Can. **Where:** - Online: Collection schedule and 2026 guide, https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/collection-schedule - Phone: Engineering Department, 604-946-3260 - Email: Engineering Department, engineering@delta.ca ## Key facts - **How often:** Garbage, recycling and Green Can (food scraps and yard trimmings) are all collected weekly, on the same day. - Source: [Collection Schedule](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/collection-schedule) - Official wording: "Garbage, recycling, and Green Can materials are collected every week." - Source: [2026 Curbside Collection Guide, Collection Reminders](https://www.delta.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/collectionguide2026_web.pdf) - Official wording: "Garbage, Green Can, and Recycling are collected weekly." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Finding your day:** Look up your day on the City's collection schedule page, the 2026 Curbside Collection Guide, or the Recycle Coach app. Missed pickups: delta.ca/TalkDelta, the app, or 604-946-3260. - Source: [Collection Schedule](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/collection-schedule) - Official wording: "download the Recycle Coach App" - Source: [Garbage, Collection Schedule](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/garbage) - Official wording: "To find your collection day, view our collection schedule." - Source: [2026 Curbside Collection Guide, p. 3](https://www.delta.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/collectionguide2026_web.pdf) - Official wording: "please report missed collections and other service requests" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Carts:** Delta uses your own lidded cans or tied bags for garbage and Green Cans (up to 100 L). Any can becomes a Green Can with a free sticker. Recycling goes in free Blue Bins, Grey Bins and Yellow Bags from City Hall, North Delta Recreation Centre or South Delta Recreation Centre. - Source: [Garbage, Quantity](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/garbage) - Official wording: "Standard Garbage Can" … "No larger than 100 L" - Source: [Green Can and Compost, Green Cans](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) - Official wording: "Make any can a Green Can by placing a Green Can sticker on a standard size lidded container" - Source: [Recycling, Recycling Bins and Bags](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/recycling) - Official wording: "Delta provides Blue Bins, Grey Bins, and Yellow Bags to residents at no charge." … "New bins and bags can be picked up at your nearest facility:" … "Tsawwassen: South Delta Recreation Centre (1720 56 St)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Setting carts out:** Put out by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, in full view beside the travelled road. Statutory holidays delay collection by one day for the rest of that week. When to bring bins in is not stated. - Source: [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 (consolidated December 19, 2025), s. 3(f)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) - Official wording: "Place all material intended for collection on the designated day of" … "collection in full view of and beside the travelled highway serving the" … "dwelling unit by 7:00 a.m." - Source: [Collection Schedule, Statutory Holidays](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/collection-schedule) - Official wording: "Following a statutory holiday, garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by one day" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Limits and extra garbage:** Garbage: up to 2 cans or bags a week, each up to 25 kg and 100 L. Extra bags need a sticker ($7.50 for six). Green Can and recycling: no limit. Large Item Pick-Up: up to four items a year; Spring Clean-Up: one pickup-truck load. - Source: [Garbage, Quantity](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/garbage) - Official wording: "Two standard garbage cans or bags are accepted for weekly collection." … "Sheets of six garbage stickers may be purchased for $7.50" - Source: [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 (consolidated December 19, 2025), s. 3(a)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) - Official wording: "each container to be a maximum of 25 kg in weight" - Source: [2026 Curbside Collection Guide, p. 2-3](https://www.delta.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/collectionguide2026_web.pdf) - Official wording: "Dispose a maximum of four large household items throughout the year." … "No limit on green can waste." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee:** Per single-family dwelling unit each year: $222 for garbage, food waste and yard waste collection, plus $22 for recycling. Multi-family with recycling service: $12. Due March 31; 5% penalties added after March 31, July 2 and September 2. - Source: [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 (consolidated December 19, 2025), ss. 7, 8](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) - Official wording: "$222 for garbage, food waste and yard waste collection, and $22 for recycling" … "payable annually in the" … "A further five percent" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Garbage Collection & Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 - Source: [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 (consolidated December 19, 2025), title](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) - Official wording: "Delta Garbage" … "Collection & Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Single-family and similar curbside homes get weekly collection of garbage, recycling and Green Can on the same day. Apartments and condos use private haulers for food scraps. Find your day on the City's collection schedule page, in the 2026 Curbside Collection Guide, or in the Recycle Coach app. The rules are in the [Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270). ## Steps 1. Use your own lidded cans or tied bags for garbage and Green Cans (up to 100 L). Any can becomes a Green Can with a free sticker. 2. Recycling goes in free Blue Bins, Grey Bins and Yellow Bags from City Hall, North Delta Recreation Centre or South Delta Recreation Centre. 3. Put everything out by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, in full view beside the travelled road. 4. Missed a pickup? Report it at delta.ca/TalkDelta, in the app, or call 604-946-3260. ## Good to know - Limits: garbage up to 2 cans or bags a week, each up to 25 kg and 100 L. Extra bags need a sticker ($7.50 for six). Green Can and recycling: no limit. - Large Item Pick-Up: up to four items a year. Spring Clean-Up: one pickup-truck load. - Statutory holidays delay collection by one day for the rest of that week. - The pages do not state when to bring bins back in; the Green Can tip says to store cans out of sunlight between collections. - Annual charge per single-family dwelling unit: $222 for garbage, food waste and yard waste collection, plus $22 for recycling. Multi-family with recycling service: $12. Due March 31; 5% penalties are added after March 31, July 2 and September 2. ## Official forms and pages - [Garbage, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/garbage) - [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/garbage-collection.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/garbage-collection.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/garbage-collection.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/garbage-collection.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/garbage-collection.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Collection Schedule, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/collection-schedule) (read 2026-11-05) - [2026 Curbside Collection Guide, City of Delta (PDF)](https://www.delta.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/collectionguide2026_web.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Garbage, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/garbage) (read 2026-11-05) - [Green Can and Compost, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) (read 2026-11-05) - [Recycling, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/recycling) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 (consolidated December 19, 2025) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Delta yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/yard-waste.json" --- # Delta yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta, yard waste goes in the weekly Green Can, in Kraft paper bags, or in tied bundles, with no limit on amount. Branches up to 15 cm thick must be in bundles no longer than 1 m. You can also drop yard trimmings off free at GFL Environmental, 4295 72 Street, Ladner. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Included in the annual charge ($222 per single-family dwelling unit). Drop-off at GFL is free to Delta residents. **How long:** Collected weekly. **Where:** - In person: GFL Environmental (free drop-off), 4295 72 Street, Ladner - Phone: GFL Environmental, 604-946-0201 - Phone: Engineering Department, 604-946-3260 ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** Yes, weekly, with food scraps in the Green Can program for single-family homes. Use a lidded can (up to 100 L) with a Green Can sticker, a Kraft paper bag, or tied bundles. No limit on amount. - Source: [Green Can and Compost, Schedule, Quantity](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) - Official wording: "Green Cans and yard trimmings are collected every week." … "There is no limit to the amount of food waste and yard trimmings that is collected each week" - Source: [2026 Curbside Collection Guide, p. 3](https://www.delta.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/collectionguide2026_web.pdf) - Official wording: "Use lidded cans (max. 100 L) with Green Can sticker attached and facing the street," … "Kraft paper bags, or tied bundles." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to set it out:** Branches and prunings up to 15 cm thick, in tied bundles no longer than 1 m. Weight: 25 kg per can, bag or bundle (bylaw and guide); the Green Can page says bundles 20 kg. No plastic bags. (Sources differ: Bundle weight: 25 kg in the bylaw and guide, 20 kg on the Green Can web page. Bylaw governs.) - Source: [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 (consolidated December 19, 2025), s. 3(b)-(c)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) - Official wording: "Contain yard waste consisting of branches or prunings up to 15 cm in" … "diameter for collection in tied bundles to be a maximum of 25 kg in weight" … "and 1 meter in length;" - Source: [Green Can and Compost, Branches and Pruning Bundles](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) - Official wording: "Maximum weight: 20 kg" - Source: [2026 Curbside Collection Guide, p. 3](https://www.delta.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/collectionguide2026_web.pdf) - Official wording: "Max. 25 kg/55lbs per can, bag, or bundle." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Drop-off:** Free for Delta residents at GFL Environmental Inc., 4295 72 Street, Ladner (604-946-0201). Accepts yard trimmings and clean wood waste. - Source: [Green Can and Compost, Free Yard Trimming & Wood Waste Drop-off](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) - Official wording: "Delta residents may drop off yard trimmings and clean wood waste for free at GFL Environmental Inc. composting facility (4295 72nd Street)." … "Contact GFL Environmental Inc. at 604-946-0201 for drop-off details." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Cost:** Curbside collection is included in the annual garbage, food waste and yard waste charge ($222 per single-family dwelling unit). Drop-off at GFL is free to Delta residents. - Source: [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 (consolidated December 19, 2025), s. 7(a)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) - Official wording: "$222 for garbage, food waste and yard waste collection" - Source: [Green Can and Compost, Drop-off](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) - Official wording: "for free at GFL Environmental Inc. composting facility" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Not accepted:** Sod, dirt, rocks, stumps, logs, rootballs, mulch, wood or lumber, items over 15 cm thick, loose branches, bundles over 1 m, and plastic bags of any kind (even compostable). - Source: [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 (consolidated December 19, 2025), s. 1 'yard waste'](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) - Official wording: "but does not include sod, dirt, stumps, logs," … "wood, or any item exceeding 15 cm in diameter." - Source: [Green Can and Compost, Not Accepted Items List](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) - Official wording: "Rocks, dirt, or sod" … "Stumps, logs, or rootballs" … "Loose branches or prunings" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Garbage Collection & Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 - Source: [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 (consolidated December 19, 2025), title](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) - Official wording: "Collection & Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Single-family homes get weekly curbside yard waste collection together with food scraps in the Green Can program. Use a lidded can (up to 100 L) with a Green Can sticker, a Kraft paper bag, or tied bundles. There is no limit on amount. Rules are in the [Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270). ## Preparing it 1. Branches and prunings up to 15 cm thick, in tied bundles no longer than 1 m. 2. Weight: 25 kg per can, bag or bundle (bylaw and collection guide). 3. No plastic bags of any kind, even compostable ones. ## Not accepted Sod, dirt, rocks, stumps, logs, rootballs, mulch, wood or lumber, items over 15 cm thick, loose branches, bundles over 1 m, and plastic bags. ## Good to know - Drop-off: free for Delta residents at GFL Environmental Inc., 4295 72 Street, Ladner (604-946-0201). It accepts yard trimmings and clean wood waste. Opening hours are not stated on the pages read. - Cost: curbside collection is included in the annual garbage, food waste and yard waste charge ($222 per single-family dwelling unit). - The Green Can web page says bundles weigh 20 kg; the bylaw and guide say 25 kg. The bylaw governs, but confirm if your bundle is heavy. - Burning yard waste is a separate matter; see the backyard fire answer. ## Official forms and pages - [Green Can and Compost, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) - [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/yard-waste.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/yard-waste.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/yard-waste.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/yard-waste.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/yard-waste.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Green Can and Compost, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) (read 2026-11-05) - [2026 Curbside Collection Guide, City of Delta (PDF)](https://www.delta.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/collectionguide2026_web.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 (consolidated December 19, 2025) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135270) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: Delta watering restrictions question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Water, sewer, roads and snow owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/water-restrictions/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/water-restrictions.json" --- # Delta watering restrictions **Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta, Metro Vancouver lawn watering restrictions run May 1 to October 15. The City's page says the 2026 Stage 1 restrictions have ended and none were in effect when checked on November 5, 2026. Under Stage 1, residential lawns may be watered one day a week; Stage 2 and higher ban lawn watering. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Sprinkling permit for new landscaping $60. Fines $100 to $500 depending on stage. **How long:** A new-landscaping sprinkling permit lets you water for up to 21 days. **Where:** - Online: Report a violation (DeltaConnect), https://www.delta.ca/deltaconnect - Phone: Property Use and Compliance (report a violation), 604-946-3340 - Phone: Engineering, 604-946-3260 ## Key facts - **When restrictions apply:** Metro Vancouver restrictions run May 1 to October 15. Delta's Director issues orders for General and Stage 1 to 4 restrictions. The City's page says the 2026 Stage 1 restrictions have ended; none in effect when checked. - Source: [Lawn Watering Restrictions, Metro Vancouver](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions) - Official wording: "Water restrictions are in effect from May 1 to October 15." - Source: [Water Conservation, 2026 Water Use Restrictions](https://www.delta.ca/services/water-sewer-drainage/water-conservation) - Official wording: "Stage 1 Water Restrictions have ended." - Source: [Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441, 2016 (consolidated December 19, 2025), s. 26](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/251194) - Official wording: "The Director may, from time to time, issue water use restriction orders" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Sprinkling schedule:** Stage 1, residential lawns: even-numbered addresses Saturdays, odd-numbered Sundays; automatic systems 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., manual watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Non-residential: Mondays (even) or Tuesdays (odd), 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. automatic, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. manual. Stage 2 and higher: no lawn watering. - Source: [Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441, 2016 (consolidated December 19, 2025), Schedule E, ss. 4, 6](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/251194) - Official wording: "residential premises with even numbered civic addresses, on" … "Saturday mornings between the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. for" … "(a) water any lawn;" - Source: [Water Conservation, Stage 1](https://www.delta.ca/services/water-sewer-drainage/water-conservation) - Official wording: "Even-numbered addresses: Saturday mornings, from 5:00 am to 7:00 am for automatic watering" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Allowed at any time:** Stage 1, residential: trees, shrubs and flowers by sprinkler any day 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., or any time with a handheld hose, soaker hose, watering container or drip irrigation. Vegetable gardens any day, any time. Hoses need an automatic shut-off. - Source: [Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441, 2016 (consolidated December 19, 2025), Schedule E, ss. 3, 4(b), 5(d)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/251194) - Official wording: "use a hose unless the hose is equipped with an automatic shut-off device;" … "if using a handheld" … "watering vegetable gardens." - Source: [Water Conservation, Stage 1](https://www.delta.ca/services/water-sewer-drainage/water-conservation) - Official wording: "Vegetable gardens and other edible plants may be watered any day, at any time, using any watering method." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **New lawns:** A sprinkling permit for new landscaping lets you water a newly seeded lawn, new turf, or apply nematodes for up to 21 days; $60. The permit must be displayed. Also needed for lawns treated for chafer beetle. - Source: [Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441, 2016 (consolidated December 19, 2025), ss. 28, 31](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/251194) - Official wording: "irrigate a newly seeded Lawn, newly" … "installed turf, or for application of nematodes for a period of up to 21 days" … "permit is conspicuously displayed at the premises" - Source: [Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441, 2016 (consolidated December 19, 2025), Schedule A, Table IV](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/251194) - Official wording: "Sprinkling permit for new landscaping 60.00" - Source: [Lawn Watering Restrictions, Metro Vancouver, Stage 1](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions) - Official wording: "New lawns, lawns treated for chafer beetle: Watering outside restricted times requires a municipal permit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Municipal ticket and bylaw notice: General restrictions $100, Stage 1 $150, Stage 2 $250, Stage 3 $400, Stage 4 $500. Bylaw notice paid within 14 days: $75, $125, $225, $350, $450. After 28 days: $125, $175, $275, $450, $550. - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1, Water Service Bylaw s. 27](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "27(a) Using water contrary to restrictions (General 100" … "27(b) Using water contrary to restrictions (Stage 1) 150" … "27(c) Using water contrary to restrictions (Stage 2) 250" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "27(b) Using water contrary to 150 125 175" … "27(e) Using water contrary to 500 450 550" - Source: [Water Conservation, FAQ](https://www.delta.ca/services/water-sewer-drainage/water-conservation) - Official wording: "Non-compliance fine is $150 under Stage 1 Watering Restrictions." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441, 2016 (s. 27 and Schedule E, Water Use Restriction General Order) - Source: [Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441, 2016 (consolidated December 19, 2025), s. 27](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/251194) - Official wording: "No Person shall, except in accordance with a permit issued under this bylaw, contravene any water use" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under the [Water Service Bylaw No. 7441](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/251194), Delta's Director issues orders for General and Stage 1 to 4 restrictions. Check the City's Water Conservation page for what is in effect. ## Stage 1 schedule - Residential lawns: even-numbered addresses Saturdays, odd-numbered Sundays. Automatic systems 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Non-residential: Mondays (even) or Tuesdays (odd), 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. automatic and 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. manual. - Trees, shrubs and flowers (residential): by sprinkler any day 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., or any time with a handheld hose, soaker hose, watering container or drip irrigation. Vegetable gardens any day, any time. Hoses need an automatic shut-off. - Stage 2 and higher: no lawn watering. ## New lawns A sprinkling permit for new landscaping lets you water a newly seeded lawn, new turf, or apply nematodes for up to 21 days. It costs $60 and must be displayed. A permit is also needed for lawns treated for chafer beetle. ## Good to know - Fines (municipal ticket and bylaw notice, same full amounts): General restrictions $100, Stage 1 $150, Stage 2 $250, Stage 3 $400, Stage 4 $500. Bylaw notice paid within 14 days: $75, $125, $225, $350, $450. After 28 days: $125, $175, $275, $450, $550. - To report a violation, use the DeltaConnect app or call Property Use and Compliance at 604-946-3340. ## Official forms and pages - [Water Conservation, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/water-sewer-drainage/water-conservation) - [Lawn Watering Restrictions, Metro Vancouver](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions) - [Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441, 2016 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/251194) ## The same question elsewhere - [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/water-restrictions.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/water-restrictions.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/water-restrictions.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/water-restrictions.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/water-restrictions.md) ## Sources - [Lawn Watering Restrictions, Metro Vancouver](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions) (read 2026-11-05) - [Water Conservation, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/water-sewer-drainage/water-conservation) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441, 2016 (consolidated December 19, 2025) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/251194) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/water-restrictions/_ --- --- title: "Delta dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-licence.json" --- # Delta 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 6 months old in the City of Delta needs a City licence each year. The fee as of January 1, 2026 is $45 for a spayed or neutered dog and $80 for one that is not. Buy it online at DeltaOnline, by cheque, or in person. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** $45 spayed or neutered; $80 not (2026 fees). $10 off if paid before March 1. Aggressive or dangerous dog $210 or $510. Replacement tag $10; transfer $15. No fee for police or guide dogs. **How long:** The licence is for the calendar year and expires December 31. Due on or before December 31. **Where:** - Online: DeltaOnline (new account or renewal), https://deltaonline.ca/ - In person: Delta City Hall (Ladner), 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 - In person: Delta Community Animal Shelter, 7505 Hopcott Road, Delta (Tilbury Industrial Park) (Only place that sells aggressive or dangerous dog licences; book an appointment.) - In person: North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84 Avenue, North Delta - In person: South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56 Street, Tsawwassen (Cash or cheque only.) - By mail: Mail a cheque to City Hall, City of Delta, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 (Cheque payable to City of Delta, with the bottom portion of the renewal notice. Do not mail cash.) - Phone: Taxation Office, 604-946-3235 - Phone: Delta Community Animal Shelter, 604-940-7111 - Email: Account changes and lost renewal notices, taxation@delta.ca ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. No one may keep a dog more than 6 months old unless it is licensed. Owners must licence by January 1 each year, or when they get a dog or it turns 6 months. A dog wearing a current licence tag from another BC municipality does not count as unlicenced. - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), ss. 2, 3, 4](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "No person shall keep, harbour or own a dog that is more than 6 months old that is unlicenced." … "or as soon thereafter as any dog they own becomes 6 months old" … "but does not include a dog wearing a licence tag for the current year issued by any other municipality in British Columbia" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Issued by:** The City of Delta (licences sold through DeltaOnline, City Hall, the Delta Community Animal Shelter and two recreation centres). Residents on Tsawwassen First Nation lands buy tags from the TFN Administration office. - Source: [Dog Licence, Dog Licence page](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/permits-licences/dog-licence) - Official wording: "Delta Community Animal Shelter - 7505 Hopcott Road" … "NOTE: For residents on Tsawwassen First Nation lands, please be advised that you must purchase your dog tag(s) from the TFN Administration office." - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 6](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "An Animal Control Officer shall, upon receipt of an application" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $45 a year (licence year 2026). - Source: [Dog Licence, Dog Licence Fees](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/permits-licences/dog-licence) - Official wording: "Dog licence fees as of January 1, 2026: - $45 Spayed/Neutered Dog - $80 Not Spayed/Neutered Dog" - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Schedule 2, s. 1(1)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "For every spayed or neutered dog, for $45.00 $35.00 /year" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $80 a year (licence year 2026). - Source: [Dog Licence, Dog Licence Fees](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/permits-licences/dog-licence) - Official wording: "$80 Not Spayed/Neutered Dog" - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Schedule 2, s. 1(2)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "For every unspayed or unneutered dog, for $80.00 $70.00 /year" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other fees and discounts:** $10 discount if paid early: the dog licence page says on or before March 1; the fee schedule says before March 1 ($35 or $70). Half price after March 1 where applicable. Replacement tag $10. Transfer of ownership $15. No fee for police dogs or guide dogs. - Source: [Dog Licence, Dog Licence Fees](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/permits-licences/dog-licence) - Official wording: "NOTE: A $10 Discount applies on or before March 1st." - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Schedule 2, s. 2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "Pro-Rata rate for each dog after March 1" … "Half price" … "Replacement of lost or damaged licence tag" … "$10.00" … "Transfer of ownership" … "$15.00" - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 17](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "No licence fee or fee for a lost or damaged licence tag shall be payable for a dog" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Renewal:** Licences are for the calendar year and expire December 31. The City says annual licences are due on or before December 31. - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 7](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "shall expire on December 31 of that year" - Source: [Dog Licence, Due date](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/permits-licences/dog-licence) - Official wording: "Annual dog licences are due on or before 31st December and are valid for the calendar year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to get one:** Online at DeltaOnline (Visa or MasterCard). Or by cheque by mail or 24-hour drop box (City Hall, North Delta Recreation Centre), or in person at City Hall, North Delta Rec Centre, South Delta Rec Centre or the Animal Shelter. Aggressive or dangerous dog licences: Shelter only, by appointment. - Source: [Dog Licence, Buy Yours Online](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/permits-licences/dog-licence) - Official wording: "using the City of Delta’s online portal" … "MAIL (by cheque only – do not mail cash)" … "DROP BOX (by cheque only – do not deposit cash)" … "South Delta Recreation Centre - 1720 56 St in Tsawwassen (CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY)*" … "cannot be purchased online" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice: $150 ($125 if paid within 14 days, $175 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $150. - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1, Animal Control Bylaw s. 3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "3 No valid dog licence 150" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A, s. 3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "No valid dog licence 150 125 175" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (fees in Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024, Schedule 2) - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010" - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Schedule 2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "Schedule 2 Animal Control" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under the [Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304), no one may keep a dog more than 6 months old unless it is licensed. Licence it by January 1 each year, or when you get a dog or it turns 6 months. A licence is for the calendar year and expires December 31; the City says annual licences are due on or before December 31. A dog wearing a current licence tag from another BC municipality does not count as unlicensed. ## Steps 1. Online: go to DeltaOnline (Visa or MasterCard). For a renewal you need the dog licence account number from your renewal notice. For a new dog, set up a new account. 2. Without a computer or card: mail a cheque payable to "City of Delta" with the bottom of the renewal notice (do not mail cash), or use the 24-hour drop box at City Hall or the east entrance of the North Delta Recreation Centre. Your tags are mailed to you. 3. In person: City Hall (Ladner), the Delta Community Animal Shelter, the North Delta Recreation Centre or the South Delta Recreation Centre (cash or cheque only). 4. For the spayed or neutered fee, proof of spaying or neutering is required (bylaw s. 8). ## Good to know - The licence page lists extra places that sell licences until March 1: Pet Solutions (North Delta) and two Bosley's stores. - Early discount: $10 off ($35 or $70). The fee schedule says before March 1; the City's licence page says "on or before March 1", so pay by the last day of February to be safe. Half price after March 1 where applicable. - Replacement tag $10. Transfer of ownership $15. No fee for police dogs or guide dogs. - Aggressive or dangerous dog licences ($210 or $510) are sold only at the Shelter, by appointment. - On Tsawwassen First Nation lands, buy your tag from the Tsawwassen First Nation Administration office. - No licence: a bylaw notice is $150 ($125 if paid within 14 days, $175 after 28 days); a municipal ticket is $150. - Lost renewal notice, new dog, or account change: taxation@delta.ca or 604-946-3235. ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Licence, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/permits-licences/dog-licence) - [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) ## Related questions - [Delta dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Delta rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dangerous-dogs.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Delta](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/how-many-pets.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/dog-licence.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-licence.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-licence.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/dog-licence.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) (read 2026-11-05) - [Dog Licence, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/permits-licences/dog-licence) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Delta dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # Delta 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 Delta a dog must be on its owner's property, on a leash held by a competent person, or securely confined. In parks it may run loose only in a designated off-leash area; Delta lists 13, for licensed dogs. A dog at large in a park is a $150 bylaw notice or a $500 municipal ticket. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Dog at large: $100 (bylaw notice or municipal ticket). In a park: $150 bylaw notice or $500 municipal ticket. Failure to pick up feces: $150. **Where:** - Phone: Delta Community Animal Shelter (park concerns), 604-940-7111 - Online: DeltaConnect app, https://www.delta.ca/deltaconnect ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** A dog must not be 'at large': it must be on its owner's property, on a leash held by a competent person, or securely confined or tethered. In parks it must not run at large except in a designated off-leash area. The City says dogs must be leashed at all times in parks. - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), ss. 2, 23](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "“at large” means any animal that is not under control by being:" … "on a leash and controlled by a person who is competent to control it;" … "Every Responsible Person shall ensure that any animal they are responsible for, other than a spayed cat, does not run at large" - Source: [Delta Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544, 2025, s. 4.4(2), 4.6(1)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/246615/) - Official wording: "allow or suffer any dog to run at large except in a designated dog off-leash" … "the animal is under the immediate care and control of a responsible" - Source: [About the Animal Shelter, Bylaw Information & Enforcement, Parks / Dogs off-leash](https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter/about-animal-shelter) - Official wording: "All parks within Delta require that dogs be leashed at all times." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Maximum leash length:** No maximum length for ordinary dogs. An aggressive or dangerous dog in a public place must be on a leash no longer than 1.2 metres. - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 31](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "on a leash no longer than 1.2 meters in length;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Off-leash areas:** Delta lists 13 leash-optional areas for licensed dogs, in Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen (maps for North and South Delta on the City's page). Leash the dog entering and leaving, keep it in sight and under voice control, no more than 2 dogs per person. - Source: [Off-Leash Dog Areas](https://www.delta.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/leash-dog-areas) - Official wording: "Delta offers 13 leash-optional areas for licensed dogs." … "Leash your dog while entering and exiting an off-leash area" … "No more than 2 dogs per person are allowed" - Source: [Delta Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544, 2025, s. 4.4(6)-(7)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/246615/) - Official wording: "allow more than two dogs off-leash in a designated dog off-leash area;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Places dogs are not allowed:** No animal on any sport playing field, and no animal in a pool or body of water in a park. The City adds that off-leash dogs are not allowed near or on children's playgrounds or school grounds. - Source: [Delta Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544, 2025, s. 4.4(5), (8)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/246615/) - Official wording: "allow an animal on any sport playing field;" … "allow an animal to enter any pool or body of water;" - Source: [Off-Leash Dog Areas](https://www.delta.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/leash-dog-areas) - Official wording: "are not allowed near or on children’s playgrounds, school grounds and sports fields" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Cleaning up:** Pick up and dispose of the feces immediately in a sanitary manner. This applies off your own premises and in any park or municipal land. - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 25](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "immediately remove or cause to be removed any feces" … "deposited by the dog, and dispose of the feces in a sanitary manner." - Source: [Delta Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544, 2025, s. 4.6(2)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/246615/) - Official wording: "any feces deposited by the animal is immediately removed and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Dog at large (Animal Control Bylaw s. 23): bylaw notice $100 ($75 within 14 days, $125 after 28 days); municipal ticket $100. Dog at large in a park (Parks Bylaw s. 4.4(2)): bylaw notice $150 ($125 within 14 days, $175 after 28 days); municipal ticket $500. - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "23 Permit animal to be at large 100" … "4.4 (2) Permit dog to run at large 500" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "23 Permit animal to be at large 100 75 125" … "4.4 (2) Permit dog to run at large 150 125 175" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (animals at large); Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544, 2025 (parks and off-leash areas) - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010" - Source: [Delta Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544, 2025, title](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/246615/) - Official wording: "PARKS REGULATION BYLAW BYLAW NO. 8544, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) says a dog must not be "at large": it must be on its owner's property, on a leash held by a competent person, or securely confined or tethered. The bylaw has no blanket "leash everywhere" sentence, but the City says dogs must be leashed at all times in parks. Under the [Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/246615/), a dog must not run at large in a park except in a designated off-leash area. The bylaws set no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. Aggressive or dangerous dogs have stricter rules (see the dangerous dogs answer). ## Off-leash areas Delta lists 13 leash-optional areas for licensed dogs: - Ladner: North 40 Park Reserve, Paterson Park (5800 Clarence Taylor Crescent). - North Delta: Cougar Canyon Environmental Reserve, Delview Park, Devon Gardens Park, Huff Hydro Park Reserve, Scott 72 Park Reserve, North Delta Recreation Centre (behind the building), Mackie Park. - Tsawwassen: Beach Grove Park, Boundary Beach Park Reserve, Dennison Park, Pebble Hill Park. - The Animal Shelter at 7505 Hopcott Road has a fenced agility yard and large off-leash area, open to the public from dawn to dusk. Rules: leash your dog going in and out, keep it in sight and under verbal control, carry a current licence tag, no more than 2 dogs per person (up to four at North 40 for commercial dog walking), no aggressive dogs. ## Good to know - No animal is allowed on any sport playing field or in a pool or body of water in a park. The City adds that dogs are not allowed near or on children's playgrounds or school grounds. - Pick up your dog's feces immediately, on any park or municipal land and off your own property. Failing to pick it up is a $150 ticket. - Dog at large (Animal Control Bylaw): $100 bylaw notice ($75 within 14 days, $125 after 28 days); $100 municipal ticket. - Dog at large in a park: $150 bylaw notice ($125 within 14 days, $175 after 28 days); $500 municipal ticket. The two systems differ for park offences. - The City's page says 13 areas in one place and calls Paterson Park "one of Delta's 12" in another; confirm with the City. - Report concerns to the Shelter at 604-940-7111 or the DeltaConnect app. ## Official forms and pages - [Off-Leash Dog Areas and maps, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/leash-dog-areas) - [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - [Delta Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/246615/) ## Related questions - [Delta dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-licence.md) - [Delta rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dangerous-dogs.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-leash-rules.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/dog-leash-rules.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/246615/) (read 2026-11-05) - [About the Animal Shelter, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter/about-animal-shelter) (read 2026-11-05) - [Off-Leash Dog Areas, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/leash-dog-areas) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: Delta rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Delta rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta, an Animal Control Officer may designate a dog that has attacked or bitten a person or animal as aggressive or dangerous. In public it must be muzzled and on a leash no longer than 1.2 m. The owner must also microchip it, carry $1,000,000 liability insurance and pay a $210 or $510 yearly licence. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Licence $210 a year spayed or neutered, $510 not. Tickets $100 to $500. **Where:** - In person: Delta Community Animal Shelter (licences by appointment only), 7505 Hopcott Road, Delta, BC - Phone: Delta Community Animal Shelter, 604-940-7111 ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** An Animal Control Officer may designate a dog aggressive or dangerous if there is reason to believe it has, without provocation, aggressively pursued, attacked or bitten another animal or a person, or is kept for fighting. A dog so designated in another place also counts. The owner has 14 days to ask the Animal Shelter Manager to reconsider, then may go to Council. - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), ss. 2, 27, 28, 29](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "has, without provocation, aggressively pursued, attacked or bitten another animal or a person" … "has been designated as an aggressive dog, vicious dog or dangerous dog" … "within fourteen (14) calendar days of delivery of the letter" … "may request that Council reconsider" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Rules for owners:** In public: muzzled, on a leash no longer than 1.2 m, held by a competent person 19 or older. Otherwise indoors or in a locked enclosure. Within 14 days: pay the aggressive/dangerous licence fee, show $1,000,000 liability insurance, microchip the dog. Owner must be 19+. Report escapes immediately. - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), ss. 9, 30, 31, 32, 33](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "effectively muzzled" … "under the control of a person who is nineteen (19) years of age or older" … "keep the dog indoors or within a securely closed and locked enclosure" … "personal legal liability insurance of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00)" … "have a licensed veterinarian implant an electronic identification microchip" … "shall immediately notify an Animal Control Officer" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Licence fee:** $210 a year if spayed or neutered; $510 if not. Sold only at the Delta Community Animal Shelter, by appointment. - Source: [Dog Licence, Dog Licence Fees](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/permits-licences/dog-licence) - Official wording: "$210 Spayed/Neutered Aggressive or Dangerous Dog" … "$510 Not Spayed/Neutered Aggressive or Dangerous Dog" … "cannot be purchased online" - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Schedule 2, s. 1(5)-(6)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "For every aggressive dog, if spayed or" … "$210.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to report:** Call the Delta Community Animal Shelter / Property Use & Compliance at 604-940-7111 or use the DeltaConnect app. After hours, for a threat to public safety, call Delta Police at 604-946-4411. - Source: [About the Animal Shelter, Bylaw Information & Enforcement](https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter/about-animal-shelter) - Official wording: "To file a concern, please contact us at 604-940-7111 or through the DeltaConnect Mobile App." … "please call the Delta Police Department at 604-946-4411." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Municipal ticket and bylaw notice full amounts: re-licence or insurance failure $150, no microchip $100, breaking conditions in public or private place $200, not reporting escape $250, bite or chase animal $200, chase person $200, bite $300. Severe attack $500 (municipal ticket only). Early/late: $25 less/more ($50 for bites). - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1, ss. 30-34](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "30(a) Failure to re-licence dog designated as aggressive 150" … "31 Failure to comply with conditions – Aggressive dog in 200" … "33 Failure to notify when aggressive dog at large 250" … "34(c) Permit dog to bite a person or animal 300" … "34(d) Permit dog to attack person or animal causing severe 500" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A, ss. 31, 34(c)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "31 conditions – Aggressive dog 200 175 225" … "34(c) 300 250 350" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (Part IV); 'dangerous dog' as defined in the Community Charter - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), Part IV; s. 2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "PART IV – AGGRESSIVE OR DANGEROUS DOGS" … "“dangerous dog” means a dangerous dog as defined in the Community Charter;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under Part IV of the [Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304), an Animal Control Officer may designate a dog aggressive or dangerous if there is reason to believe it has, without provocation, aggressively pursued, attacked or bitten another animal or a person, or is kept for fighting. A dog designated in another place also counts. The owner has 14 days to ask the Animal Shelter Manager to reconsider, and may then go to Council. ## Steps (if your dog is designated) 1. Within 14 days, pay the aggressive or dangerous dog licence fee, show proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance, and have the dog microchipped. 2. The licence is sold only at the Delta Community Animal Shelter, by appointment. It cannot be bought online. 3. Follow the public and home rules below. Report an escape immediately. ## Good to know - Fee: $210 a year if spayed or neutered, $510 if not. After designation the fee is the difference from the licence already paid, pro-rated for the rest of the year. The fee schedule lists "aggressive dog"; the City's page applies the fee to "aggressive or dangerous". - In public the dog must be muzzled, on a leash no longer than 1.2 metres, and held by a competent person 19 or older. Otherwise it must be indoors or in a locked enclosure. The owner must be 19 or older. - Fines (full amounts; the bylaw notice and municipal ticket match): failing to re-licence or insure $150, no microchip $100, breaking conditions in a public or private place $200, not reporting an escape $250, a dog that bites or chases an animal $200, chases a person $200, bites a person $300. A severe attack is $500 (municipal ticket only). Early or late payment on a bylaw notice changes the amount by $25 ($50 for bites). The maximum court fine under the bylaw is $2,000. - Report a dangerous dog to the Shelter or Property Use & Compliance at 604-940-7111, or use the DeltaConnect app. After hours, for a threat to public safety, call Delta Police at 604-946-4411. ## Official forms and pages - [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) ## Related questions - [Delta dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-licence.md) - [Delta dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-leash-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dangerous-dogs.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/dangerous-dogs.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) (read 2026-11-05) - [Dog Licence, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/permits-licences/dog-licence) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) (read 2026-11-05) - [About the Animal Shelter, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter/about-animal-shelter) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Delta question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in Delta **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta the limit is 2 dogs over 4 months old per dwelling unit as household pets, unless zoning allows more (on RS2 lots, up to 3 dogs when raising animals). Cats have no limit of their own, but cats count toward a combined cap of 6 small animals outside Agricultural zones. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Where:** - Phone: Delta Community Animal Shelter, 604-940-7111 - Phone: Development (zoning questions), 604-946-3380 - Email: Development, development@delta.ca ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** A maximum of 2 dogs over 4 months old per dwelling unit as household pets (Zoning Bylaw s. 6.1.2(f)(ii)), unless the zoning allows more. In the RS2 zone, the animal-raising rule says no more than 3 dogs. Kennels are a principal use in the A1 zone. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.2(f)(ii)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "A maximum of 2 dogs over the age of 4 months are permitted." … "no minks, foxes, pigs, ducks or more than 3 dogs shall be permitted;" - Source: [Licensing & Permits, Delta Community Animal Shelter](https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter/licensing-permits) - Official wording: "A maximum of two dogs is permitted per dwelling unit, unless the applicable zoning permits more." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Cats allowed:** No cat-only limit found. The Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw caps the combined total at 6 adult small animals including cats (not in Agricultural zones). - Source: [Delta Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw No. 1745, 1971 (consolidated 1996), s. 3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135261) - Official wording: "any greater number than six (6) in the aggregate" - Source: [Delta Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw No. 1745, 1971 (consolidated 1996), s. 2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135261) - Official wording: "exception of those lands and premises which are presently or which may" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other animal limits:** Combined limit of 6 adult hamsters, guinea pigs, tame mice, chinchillas, cats, rabbits or other small animals, not dogs (Keeping of Animals Bylaw, not in Agricultural zones). Maximum 4 pigeons or game birds. Hens: 2 to 4 on RS and RD lots; 12 poultry on RS2 lots of 0.2 ha or more. - Source: [Delta Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw No. 1745, 1971 (consolidated 1996), s. 3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135261) - Official wording: "user, any greater number than six (6) in the aggregate, at any one time, of the following adult animals: Hamster Guinea pigs Tame mice Chinchillas Cats" … "the following adult animals: Hamster Guinea pigs Tame mice Chinchillas Cats Rabbits or Any other small animals, except dogs. Amend. 4. No person shall sell or offer to sell or display for sale turtles or viable turtle" - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.2(f)(iii)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "A maximum of 4 pigeons or game birds are permitted." … "Keeping of not less than 2 and not more than 4 hens is permitted on a lot in any" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Exceptions:** Bylaw 1745 does not apply in Agricultural zones. Dogs under 4 months old are not counted in the zoning limit. Kennels are a permitted use in the A1 agricultural zone, subject to Section 10.10. Some zones set their own animal limits. - Source: [Delta Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw No. 1745, 1971 (consolidated 1996), s. 2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135261) - Official wording: "exception of those lands and premises which are presently or which may hereinafter be, situate within the boundaries of an "Agricultural Zone" as defined and delimited by the "Delta Zoning Bylaw"." - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.2(f)(ii)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "A maximum of 2 dogs over the age of 4 months are permitted." - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), A1 zone](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "This zone is intended for farming, breeding pets, kennels and related uses." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** More than 2 dogs (Zoning Bylaw): bylaw notice $200 ($175 within 14 days, $225 after 28 days). Too many small animals (Keeping of Animals Bylaw s. 3): municipal ticket $150. - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A, Zoning s. 6.1.2(f)(ii)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "Keeping more than 2 dogs 200 175 225" - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1, Keeping of Animals Bylaw](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "3 Too many animals 150" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (s. 6.1.2(f)); Delta Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw No. 1745, 1971 - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.2(f)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Keeping of Household Pets" - Source: [Delta Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw No. 1745, 1971 (consolidated 1996), s. 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135261) - Official wording: "DELTA KEEPING OF ANIMALS REGULATION BYLAW NO. 1745, 1971" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Delta limits dogs through the [Zoning Bylaw No. 7600](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) and small animals through the [Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw No. 1745](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135261). Farm and Agricultural land is treated differently. ## Good to know - Dogs: a maximum of 2 dogs over 4 months old per dwelling unit as household pets, unless the zoning allows more. Dogs under 4 months old are not counted. In the RS2 zone, the rules for raising animals say no more than 3 dogs. Kennels are a permitted use in the A1 agricultural zone. Some zones set their own animal limits. - Cats: no cat-only limit was found. Cats are counted in the small-animal cap below. Cats over 6 months must be spayed or neutered or have a $100 cat breeding permit (Animal Control Bylaw s. 59). - Small animals: no more than 6 adult hamsters, guinea pigs, tame mice, chinchillas, cats, rabbits or other small animals (dogs excluded) in total. The Keeping of Animals Bylaw does not apply in Agricultural zones. Maximum 4 pigeons or game birds. - Hens: 2 to 4 on RS and RD lots, and 12 poultry on RS2 lots of 0.2 ha or more. See the backyard chickens answer. - Fines: more than 2 dogs is a $200 bylaw notice ($175 within 14 days, $225 after 28 days). Too many small animals is a $150 municipal ticket. - The City's copy of the Keeping of Animals Bylaw is a 1996 consolidation. Ask Development (604-946-3380) or the Shelter (604-940-7111) to confirm it is current and which rule applies to your zone. ## Official forms and pages - [Licensing & Permits, Delta Community Animal Shelter](https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter/licensing-permits) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - [Delta Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw No. 1745 (PDF, 1996 consolidation)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135261) ## Related questions - [Delta dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/dog-licence.md) - [Delta backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/backyard-chickens.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/how-many-pets.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/how-many-pets.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/how-many-pets.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/how-many-pets.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/how-many-pets.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Licensing & Permits, Delta Community Animal Shelter](https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter/licensing-permits) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw No. 1745, 1971 (consolidated 1996) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135261) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Building & Renovating, City of Delta (Development contact)](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: Delta backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Delta backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock? **Short answer:** Yes. In the City of Delta you can keep 2 to 4 hens on a lot in any RS or RD zone with a City hen licence ($50 a year). On RS2 lots of 0.2 ha or more, up to 12 poultry are allowed instead. Roosters are not permitted. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Hen licence $50 a year per lot. **How long:** The hen licence expires December 31 each year. **Where:** - Phone: Delta Community Animal Shelter, 604-940-7111 - Phone: Development (zoning), 604-946-3380 ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** Yes, on lots in any RS or RD zone, with a City hen licence. In RS2 lots of 0.2 ha or more, 12 poultry are allowed instead. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.2(d)(i)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Keeping of not less than 2 and not more than 4 hens is permitted on a lot in any" … "RS or RD zone subject to the following conditions:" - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 35.2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "Hens may be kept, provided that the following requirements are met" … "a licence is obtained from the District;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Most hens:** Minimum 2, maximum 4 hens per lot. On RS2 lots of 0.2 ha or more: 12 poultry, plus 12 more for each additional 0.4 ha. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.2(d)(i)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Keeping of not less than 2 and not more than 4 hens" - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 11.20.9(c)(iv)-(v)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "despite Section 6.1.2(d)(i), on a lot of 0.2 ha or more in area, 1 horse or 1 cow or 1" … "12 poultry and the keeping of offspring to the age of one year" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Roosters:** No. Roosters are not permitted. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.2(d)(i)(2)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "(2) no roosters shall be permitted;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Coop rules:** Coop and run must meet the zone's accessory-structure setbacks and be at least 1.5 m from the house, no higher than 1.8 m, and together no more than 10 m². Per hen: 0.4 m² inside with a nesting box and 1.0 m² of roofed, fenced run. Hens shut in from sunset to sunrise. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.2(d)(i)(3)-(5)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "the maximum height for a chicken coop and chicken run shall be 1.8 m;" … "combined area of a chicken coop and chicken run shall not exceed 10 m2" … "an accessory building shall be 1.5 m as measured at the building foundations" - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 35.2(d)-(e)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "a minimum of 0.4 m2 of indoor space per hen" … "a minimum of 1.0 m2 of outdoor roofed and fenced space" … "kept inside the chicken coop from sunset to sunrise" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permit or registration:** Yes. A hen licence from the City is required, $50 a year per lot. The lot must be registered with the BC Premises ID Program (free from the Province). Apply online through DeltaOnline. - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Schedule 2, s. 1(7)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "Hens as permitted by this and other Bylaws $50.00" - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 35.2(b)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "the lot is registered with the BC Ministry of Agriculture through the BC" - Source: [Licensing & Permits, Delta Community Animal Shelter, Chicken Licences](https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter/licensing-permits) - Official wording: "A BC Premises ID number is a free number assigned by the BC Ministry of Agriculture" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bees:** Allowed as an accessory use to a single detached or duplex dwelling or in any P zone: up to 2 beehives and 2 nucleus colonies on lots of 1,000 m² or less; up to 4 and 4 on larger lots. Each must be raised 2.5 m, or 7.5 m from lot lines, or behind a 1.8 m fence or hedge. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.2(d)(ii)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "The keeping of bees is permitted as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling or" … "not more than 2 beehives and 2 nucleus colonies shall be kept on lots equal to or" … "not more than 4 beehives and 4 nucleus colonies shall be kept on lots larger" … "raised to a minimum of 2.5 m above the finished grade;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other livestock:** In the RS2 zone only: lots of 0.2 ha or more may keep chinchillas and rabbits, and 1 horse or 1 cow or 1 goat or 1 sheep or 12 poultry, plus one more for each additional 0.4 ha. No minks, foxes, pigs, ducks or more than 3 dogs. Other residential zones: not found. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 11.20.9(c)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "no minks, foxes, pigs, ducks or more than 3 dogs shall be permitted;" … "on a lot of 0.2 ha or more in area, chinchillas and rabbits shall be permitted;" … "for each 0.4 ha that a lot area exceeds 0.2 ha, an additional one horse or one cow or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (ss. 35.2-35.3); Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (s. 6.1.2(d)) - Source: [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024), s. 35.2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) - Official wording: "Hens may be kept" - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.2(d)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "(d) Urban Agriculture Amend BL 7987, 2020 (i) Keeping of not less than 2 and not more than 4 hens is permitted on a lot in any" … "No. 7600, 2017" … "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Consolidated for Reference Purposes Only" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Hens are allowed under the [Zoning Bylaw No. 7600](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (s. 6.1.2(d)) and the [Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) (ss. 35.2-35.3). The applicant must own and live on the lot, or live there with the owner's written consent. ## Rules for hens 1. Number: minimum 2, maximum 4 hens per lot. On RS2 lots of 0.2 ha or more: 12 poultry, plus 12 more for each additional 0.4 ha. No roosters. 2. Licence: a City hen licence is required, $50 a year per lot. Apply online through DeltaOnline. The lot must also be registered with the BC Premises ID Program (free from the Province). The licence expires December 31 each year. 3. Coop and run: meeting the zone's accessory-structure setbacks, at least 1.5 m from the house, no higher than 1.8 m, and together no more than 10 m². Per hen: 0.4 m² inside with a nesting box and 1.0 m² of roofed, fenced run. 4. Hens are shut in from sunset to sunrise. 5. Also required: 0.15 m of perch space per hen, 0.2 m of food and water access per hen, a rodent-proof build, feed in an enclosed container, no more than 0.1 m³ of manure stored, no slaughtering on the lot, and CFIA biosecurity measures. ## Good to know - Bees: allowed with a single detached or duplex dwelling or in any P zone. Up to 2 beehives and 2 nucleus colonies on lots of 1,000 m² or less; up to 4 and 4 on larger lots. Each must be raised 2.5 m, or sit 7.5 m from lot lines, or be behind a 1.8 m fence or hedge. Beekeeping on A1 farm lots follows a separate section. - Other livestock: in the RS2 zone only, lots of 0.2 ha or more may keep chinchillas and rabbits, and 1 horse, 1 cow, 1 goat or 1 sheep (or 12 poultry), plus one more for each additional 0.4 ha. No minks, foxes, pigs, ducks or more than 3 dogs. Other zones were not read; ask Development at 604-946-3380. - The City's page says RS2 lots over 0.2 ha may keep "12 or more" depending on lot size. ## Official forms and pages - [Licensing & Permits (chicken licences), Delta Community Animal Shelter](https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter/licensing-permits) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) ## Related questions - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Delta](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/how-many-pets.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/backyard-chickens.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-chickens.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-chickens.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/backyard-chickens.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-chickens.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Animal Control Bylaw No. 6893, 2010 (consolidated December 17, 2024) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135304) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) (read 2026-11-05) - [Licensing & Permits, Delta Community Animal Shelter](https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter/licensing-permits) (read 2026-11-05) - [Building & Renovating, City of Delta (Development contact)](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Delta RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Delta?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Delta RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Delta? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta, no RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg may be parked on a residential street, and no unattached trailer on any highway. On RS and RD lots you may keep 1 RV or utility trailer and 1 boat on your property, wholly on the lot. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $100 to $300; municipal ticket $200 for highway offences. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 604-946-3340 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylawenforce@delta.ca ## Key facts - **On the street:** In a Residential District no RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg gross weight may be parked on the street (except briefly while moving things). No unattached trailer on any highway. No vehicle more than 72 hours in a row. A trailer carrying a vehicle: 3 hours. - Source: [Delta Highways Bylaw No. 8452, 2026, ss. 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.14](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/249286) - Official wording: "A person must not Park a Recreational Vehicle or any vehicle having a licensed" … "Gross Vehicle Weight in excess of 5,500 kilograms, on any Highway within a" … "exceeding seventy-two (72) consecutive hours" … "must not Park on a Highway an Unattached Trailer that is:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **On your property:** On RS and RD lots: 1 RV or utility trailer (up to 5,500 kg) and 1 boat, plus up to 4 vehicles. Must be wholly on the lot, licensed to the owner or occupier, not block the street or required parking, and not occupy landscaping. Not allowed on landscaped areas or in disrepair. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.9(a), (e)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "1 recreation vehicle or utility trailer which does not exceed 5,500 kg in licensed net" … "it shall be wholly contained within the lot;" … "portion of the landscaping provided and maintained on a lot." - Source: [Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021, s. 5.2(b)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/209996) - Official wording: "the storage of a boat, trailer or recreational vehicle:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Living in an RV:** No. Using a vehicle, trailer or boat as a residence is prohibited in all zones. Camping or residing on a highway or boulevard in a tent, trailer, motor home or vehicle is also banned. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.3(g)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "(g) use of a vehicle, trailer or boat as a residence." - Source: [Delta Highways Bylaw No. 8452, 2026, s. 4.1(12)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/249286) - Official wording: "camp, reside, or otherwise use a Highway or Boulevard for temporary" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg on a residential street, parked over 72 hours, or unattached trailer on a highway: bylaw notice $100 ($75 early, $125 late); municipal ticket $200. Camping on a highway: bylaw notice $100; municipal ticket $200. Vehicle or boat as a residence: bylaw notice $200. RV or boat on landscaping or in disrepair: $300. - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1, Highways Bylaw](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "Parked in excess of 72 hours 200" … "Parked unattached trailer on highway 200" … "Camp on a Highway or Boulevard 200" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "Parked in excess of 72 100 75 125" … "Camp on a Highway or 100 75 175" … "6.1.3(g) vehicle, trailer or boat as a 200 175 225" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Highways Bylaw No. 8452, 2026 (ss. 4.1, 7.6-7.14); Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (ss. 6.1.3, 6.1.9); Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021 - Source: [Delta Highways Bylaw No. 8452, 2026, title](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/249286) - Official wording: "CITY OF DELTA HIGHWAYS BYLAW NO. 8452, 2026" - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.9](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "STORAGE OR PARKING OF VEHICLES, BOATS AND EQUIPMENT" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## On the street Under the [Highways Bylaw No. 8452](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/249286): - In a Residential District, no RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg gross weight may be parked on the street (except briefly while moving things). - No unattached trailer may be on any highway. - No vehicle may stay more than 72 hours in a row. A trailer carrying a vehicle: 3 hours. - Camping or living on a highway or boulevard in a tent, trailer, motor home or vehicle is banned. ## On your property Under the [Zoning Bylaw No. 7600](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (s. 6.1.9), on RS and RD lots you may keep 1 RV or utility trailer (up to 5,500 kg) and 1 boat, plus up to 4 vehicles. They must be wholly on the lot, licensed to the owner or occupier, and not block the street or required parking. They may not sit on landscaped areas or be in disrepair (see the [Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/209996)). Other zones, such as A1, have their own rules; ask Development. Using a vehicle, trailer or boat as a residence is prohibited in all zones. ## Good to know - RV or vehicle over 5,500 kg on a residential street, parked over 72 hours, or unattached trailer on a highway: a bylaw notice is $100 ($75 early, $125 late); a municipal ticket is $200. - Camping on a highway: a bylaw notice is $100; a municipal ticket is $200. - Vehicle or boat used as a residence: a bylaw notice is $200. - RV or boat on landscaping or in disrepair: $300 ($250 early, $350 late). - To report a problem, contact Bylaw Enforcement at 604-946-3340 or bylawenforce@delta.ca. ## Official forms and pages - [Delta Highways Bylaw No. 8452, 2026 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/249286) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, section 6.1.9 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - [Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/209996) ## 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) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Delta Highways Bylaw No. 8452, 2026 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/249286) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/209996) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) - [How Can We Help?, City of Delta (Bylaw Enforcement contact)](https://www.delta.ca/how-can-we-help) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Delta noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/noise-rules.json" --- # Delta noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours? **Short answer:** Delta has no fixed quiet hours for homes. In the City of Delta the Noise Control Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood at any time. Construction is banned before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Saturday, and all day Sunday and holidays. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Municipal ticket $200 for most noise offences; $300 for disturbing noise from a property. Court fine up to $10,000. **Where:** - Phone: Property Use & Compliance (Bylaw Enforcement), 604-946-3340 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylawenforce@delta.ca - Phone: Delta Police non-emergency, 604-946-4411 ## Key facts - **General rule:** Outside an Activity Centre, no one may make noise that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood, and property owners or occupiers may not let their property be used that way. - Source: [Delta Noise Control Bylaw No. 1906, 1972 (consolidated March 6, 2026), ss. 5, 6](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135262) - Official wording: "Except in an Activity Centre no person shall make or cause any noise or" … "disturbs, or tends to disturb, the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighborhood" … "no owner or occupier of real property in the City" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Quiet hours:** No fixed quiet hours for homes. In Activity Centres (commercial areas), noise is allowed 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, except shouting, yelling, megaphones and excessively loud music. - Source: [Delta Noise Control Bylaw No. 1906, 1972 (consolidated March 6, 2026), s. 6.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135262) - Official wording: "In an Activity Centre, noise is allowed between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Construction hours:** Construction work that tends to disturb the neighbourhood is banned before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Saturday, and all day Sunday and holidays. Machines and engines follow the same hours, but lawn and yard general maintenance is allowed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Source: [Delta Noise Control Bylaw No. 1906, 1972 (consolidated March 6, 2026), ss. 8, 11](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135262) - Official wording: "before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. any day of the week from Monday to Friday, inclusive, before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. on" … "Saturday, or at any time Sunday or a Holiday." … "General Maintenance is permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays between" … "in such a manner that tends to disturb the quiet," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other limits:** No decibel limit in the Noise Control Bylaw. Animal and bird noise that disturbs is banned (s. 7); horns only to avoid an accident (s. 12). Exempt: emergency vehicles, City emergency and safety work, safety alarms, permitted park events. Farm bird-scare devices have separate limits. Commercial, mixed use and industrial zones: 65 dBA at the lot boundary. - Source: [Delta Noise Control Bylaw No. 1906, 1972 (consolidated March 6, 2026), ss. 7, 12, 13, 14](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135262) - Official wording: "No person shall keep any animal or bird which by its cries, barks, chirps or other noises, disturbs" … "No person shall use or operate a horn or other warning device on a motor" … "police, fire, or ambulance employees, vehicles or equipment acting or" … "Noisemakers for crop protection:" - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.1.5(a)(iii)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Sound emanating from any source on a lot shall not exceed 65 dBA at any point" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Who to call, business hours:** Delta Property Use & Compliance (Bylaw Enforcement): 604-946-3340, bylawenforce@delta.ca, or the DeltaConnect app. - Source: [How Can We Help?](https://www.delta.ca/how-can-we-help) - Official wording: "Bylaw Enforcement | Property Use and Compliance | bylawenforce@delta.ca 604-946-3340" … "you can submit a ticket through our DeltaConnect App" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. No after-hours noise contact is stated in the published sources. - **Fine:** Municipal ticket: noise in a public place $200; disturbing noise from property $300; animal or bird noise $200; construction noise $200; machine/engine noise $200. The Noise Control Bylaw is not in the bylaw notice schedule. - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1, Noise Control Bylaw](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "5 Noise that disturbs in public place 200" … "6 Noise that disturbs from real property 300" … "Noise that disturbs from animal or bird 200" … "Construction noise 200" … "11 Noise that disturbs from machine, engine or mechanical 200" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Noise Control Bylaw No. 1906, 1972 - Source: [Delta Noise Control Bylaw No. 1906, 1972 (consolidated March 6, 2026), s. 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135262) - Official wording: "Delta Noise Control Bylaw" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1906](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135262) says that outside an Activity Centre no one may make noise that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood, and owners or occupiers may not let their property be used that way. Only Activity Centres (commercial areas) have set hours. The bylaw sets no decibel limit. ## Hours for specific work - Construction that tends to disturb the neighbourhood: not before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, not before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Saturday, and not on Sundays or holidays. Highway and excavation work have the same hours. - Machines and engines follow the same hours, but general lawn and yard maintenance is allowed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Activity Centres: noise is allowed 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, except shouting, yelling, megaphones and excessively loud music. ## Good to know - Animal and bird noise that disturbs is banned. Horns may be used only to avoid an accident. - Exempt: emergency vehicles, City emergency and safety work, safety alarms and permitted park events. Farm bird-scare devices have separate limits. Commercial, mixed use and industrial zones have a limit of 65 dBA at the lot boundary. - To work outside the permitted hours you can apply for a variance (s. 13.1). - Fines are municipal tickets only (the Noise Control Bylaw is not in the bylaw notice schedule): noise in a public place $200, disturbing noise from a property $300, animal or bird noise $200, construction noise $200, machine or engine noise $200. The maximum court fine is $10,000. - To report noise, contact Property Use & Compliance (Bylaw Enforcement) at 604-946-3340, bylawenforce@delta.ca, or the DeltaConnect app. The pages do not state the line's hours or who takes noise complaints after hours. Delta Police non-emergency is 604-946-4411; ask whether they handle it. ## Official forms and pages - [Delta Noise Control Bylaw No. 1906, 1972 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135262) ## Related questions - [Delta bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/bylaw-fines.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) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/noise-rules.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/noise-rules.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/noise-rules.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/noise-rules.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Delta Noise Control Bylaw No. 1906, 1972 (consolidated March 6, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135262) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (read 2026-11-05) - [How Can We Help?, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/how-can-we-help) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: Delta unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/unsightly-property.json" --- # Delta unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property? **Short answer:** In the City of Delta, report an unsightly or overgrown property to Property Use & Compliance (Bylaw Enforcement) at 604-946-3340, bylawenforce@delta.ca or the DeltaConnect app. Owners and occupiers must not let property become unsightly. Fines start at $300. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Ticket $300; $500 for graffiti, dumping or ignoring an order. **Where:** - Phone: Property Use & Compliance (Bylaw Enforcement), 604-946-3340 - Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylawenforce@delta.ca ## Key facts - **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must not let property become unsightly: filth, rubbish, discarded materials, graffiti, brush, building materials, clutter or disrepair. Also named: derelict vehicles, boats/trailers/RVs on landscaping or in disrepair, stagnant water, grass over 20 cm, noxious weeds, uncontained compost, unsecured abandoned buildings. - Source: [Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021, ss. 4.1, 5.1, 5.2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/209996) - Official wording: "contain accumulations of filth, discarded" … "An Owner or Occupant of any real property, improvements or personal" … "grass, weeds or similar ground cover to be over 20 centimetres in height;" … "the storage of a boat, trailer or recreational vehicle:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to report:** Contact Bylaw Enforcement (Property Use & Compliance): 604-946-3340, bylawenforce@delta.ca, or the DeltaConnect app. Complaints that include the person's name, address and phone number, from within 200 m of the site, get priority; complainant details are kept confidential. - Source: [How Can We Help?](https://www.delta.ca/how-can-we-help) - Official wording: "Bylaw Enforcement | Property Use and Compliance | bylawenforce@delta.ca 604-946-3340" … "you can submit a ticket through our DeltaConnect App" - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Priorities](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "Information regarding the complainant is kept confidential, unless the complaint ends up in the court system." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What happens next:** A Bylaw Enforcement Officer can issue an order; the owner or occupier must comply within the time stated, or 10 business days if none. If not, the City may do the work at the owner's cost, payable within 30 days; unpaid amounts can be added to property taxes. - Source: [Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021, ss. 5.4, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/209996) - Official wording: "within a time period stated in the order, or if" … "no time period is stated, within 10 business days." … "the City, by its workers or by other persons authorized" … "within thirty (30) days of receipt of a bill for such work" … "added to and form part of the taxes payable on the property" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Municipal ticket: $300. Bylaw notice: $300 ($250 if paid within 14 days, $350 after 28 days). Placing graffiti, dumping rubbish on private property, or ignoring an order: $500 ($450 early, $550 late on a bylaw notice). - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1, Property Enhancement Bylaw](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "5.1 Permit property to become or remain unsightly $300" … "5.3(a) Place graffiti on surface visible from public place $500" … "5.4 Failure to comply with Order $500" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "remain unsightly $300 $250 $350" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021 - Source: [Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021, s. 1.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/209996) - Official wording: "CONSOLIDATED BYLAW Incorporating amendments pursuant to: "Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021" THIS CONSOLIDATION HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE ALL AMENDMENTS" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/209996) says owners and occupiers must not let property become unsightly. That includes filth, rubbish, discarded materials, graffiti, brush, building materials, clutter or disrepair. It also names derelict vehicles, boats, trailers and RVs on landscaping or in disrepair, stagnant water, grass over 20 cm, noxious weeds, uncontained compost and unsecured abandoned buildings. ## Steps 1. Contact Bylaw Enforcement by phone, email or the DeltaConnect app. Give your name, address and phone number: complaints from within 200 m of the site that include these get priority. Complainant details are kept confidential. 2. An officer investigates. The City's 2008 enforcement policy says officers first try voluntary compliance by letter. 3. An officer can issue an order. The owner or occupier must comply within the time stated, or 10 business days if none is stated. 4. If they do not, the City may do the work at the owner's cost. The cost is payable within 30 days; unpaid amounts can be added to property taxes. ## Good to know - Fines: $300 on a municipal ticket, or $300 on a bylaw notice ($250 if paid within 14 days, $350 after 28 days). - Placing graffiti, dumping rubbish on private property, or ignoring an order is $500 ($450 early, $550 late on a bylaw notice). ## Official forms and pages - [Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/209996) ## Related questions - [Delta bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/unsightly-property.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/unsightly-property.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/unsightly-property.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/unsightly-property.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/unsightly-property.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Delta Property Enhancement Bylaw No. 8066, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/209996) (read 2026-11-05) - [How Can We Help?, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/how-can-we-help) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Delta backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/backyard-fire.json" --- # Delta backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste? **Short answer:** No. In the City of Delta, open fires with solid fuel, including campfires and fire pits, are banned. Charcoal, natural gas or propane barbecues and CSA/ULC-approved gas fire pits and tables are allowed. Burning yard waste needs a Fire Chief permit and is limited to Agricultural-zoned areas. A permit costs $100. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Permit $100 (agricultural/land clearing or camp fire). Fine $150 municipal ticket or $200 bylaw notice. **Where:** - Phone: Delta Fire and Emergency Services (administration), 604-946-8541 - Email: Delta Fire and Emergency Services, fire@delta.ca - Phone: Report a fire, 9-1-1 - Phone: Delta Police non-emergency (report unauthorized fires), 604-946-4411 ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** Open fires with solid fuel, including campfires and fire pits or containers, are banned in Delta. The bylaw allows charcoal, natural gas or propane barbecues for cooking, and CSA/ULC-approved natural gas or propane fire pits and fire tables used as directed. A Fire Chief camp-fire permit is possible only in designated areas. (Sources differ: The City's fire page says only agricultural and ceremonial fires may be permitted. The bylaw (s. 5.7) also lets the Fire Chief permit camp fires in designated areas ($100 permit). The bylaw governs.) - Source: [Fire Safety and Prevention, Outdoor Burning](https://www.delta.ca/services/public-safety/fire-prevention) - Official wording: "open fires involving solid fuels are not allowed in the City of Delta" … "While fire containers are commonly sold in local stores, their use is not permitted in the City." - Source: [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026), ss. 5.4, 5.5, 5.7](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - Official wording: "no person shall light, ignite," … "natural gas or propane fueled outdoor heating appliances used" … "only be carried out in areas designated and approved" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Burning yard waste:** Not allowed, except by Fire Chief permit in Agricultural-zoned areas: cut and piled brush and agricultural waste only, Monday to Friday, piles no bigger than 5 m across or 3 m high, 50 m from buildings, not within 500 m of residential, commercial or industrial property, with a watch kept. Metro Vancouver authorization is also needed. - Source: [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026), ss. 5.4, 5.6, 5.6.4](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - Official wording: "in any area zoned "Agricultural"" … "such burning shall only be carried out from Monday to Friday" … "no pile of burning material shall exceed 5 metres in diameter or 3" … "a fire shall not be started within 500 metres of any property" … "The only acceptable material allowed to be burned under a fire permit is" - Source: [Green Can and Compost, Open Burning](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) - Official wording: "Open burning is prohibited unless you obtain authorization from Metro Vancouver." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permit:** The Fire Chief or a designated officer issues burning permits on an approved form: $100 for agricultural and land clearing, $100 for a camp fire. - Source: [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026), ss. 5.6.1, 5.7](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - Official wording: "Every application for a fire permit pursuant to this Bylaw shall be made" … "to the Fire Chief or an Officer designated by him on a form approved by" - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Schedule 9](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "Agricultural and Land Clearing $100.00" … "Camp Fire $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fire bans:** The Fire Chief can order a total burning ban and suspend permits when hazardous fire conditions exist. Fire hazard ratings (low, moderate, high, extreme) are set by Metro Vancouver and explained on the City's Fire Safety page. Open burning is banned year-round regardless. - Source: [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026), s. 5.8](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - Official wording: "he may order a total ban on burning and may suspend, cancel or restrict for" - Source: [Fire Safety and Prevention, Fire Hazard Ratings](https://www.delta.ca/services/public-safety/fire-prevention) - Official wording: "Fire safety ratings are set by Metro Vancouver and range between low, moderate, high, and extreme." … "No open burning year-round in Delta." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Instead of burning:** Yard trimmings go in the weekly Green Can (no limit), or in Kraft paper bags or tied bundles. Residents may drop off yard trimmings free at GFL Environmental, 4295 72 Street, Ladner (604-946-0201). - Source: [Green Can and Compost, Free Yard Trimming Drop-off](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) - Official wording: "Delta residents may drop off yard trimmings and clean wood waste for free at GFL Environmental Inc. composting facility (4295 72nd Street)" … "There is no limit to the amount of food waste and yard trimmings that is collected each week" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Open air burning (s. 5.4): $150 on a municipal ticket; $200 on a bylaw notice ($175 if paid in 14 days, $225 after 28 days). Fire department response to burning without a required permit is billed $300 for the first hour and $400 for each additional hour. - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1, Fire Regulation Bylaw](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "5.4 Unlawful open air burning 150" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "5.4 Prohibited Open Air Burning 200 175 225" - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Schedule 9](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "Burning without a Required Permit $300.00 /first hour" … "Each additional hour $400.00 /hour" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 - Source: [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026), s. 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - Official wording: "Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) bans open fires with solid fuel, including campfires and fire pits or containers. It allows charcoal, natural gas or propane barbecues for cooking, and CSA/ULC-approved natural gas or propane fire pits and fire tables used as directed. ## Permits - A Fire Chief camp-fire permit is possible only in designated areas ($100). - Open burning is not allowed, except by Fire Chief permit in Agricultural-zoned areas: cut and piled brush and agricultural waste only, Monday to Friday, piles no bigger than 5 m across or 3 m high, 50 m from buildings, not within 500 m of residential, commercial or industrial property, with a watch kept. The permit is $100 for agricultural and land clearing. Metro Vancouver authorization is also needed (its rules were not readable for this answer). - The Fire Chief can order a total burning ban and suspend permits when hazardous fire conditions exist. Fire hazard ratings are set by Metro Vancouver and explained on the City's Fire Safety page. ## Alternatives for yard waste Put yard trimmings in the weekly Green Can (no limit), or in Kraft paper bags or tied bundles. Residents can drop off yard trimmings free at GFL Environmental, 4295 72 Street, Ladner (604-946-0201). ## Good to know - The City's fire page says only agricultural and ceremonial fires may be permitted; the bylaw (s. 5.7) also lets the Fire Chief permit camp fires in designated areas. The bylaw governs, but confirm with the Fire Department. - Open air burning fine: $150 on a municipal ticket, or $200 on a bylaw notice ($175 if paid within 14 days, $225 after 28 days). The two schedules differ. - A fire department response to burning without a required permit is billed $300 for the first hour and $400 for each additional hour. ## Official forms and pages - [Fire Safety and Prevention, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/public-safety/fire-prevention) - [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) ## Related questions - [Delta fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fireworks.md) - [Delta yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/yard-waste.md) - [Delta bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/backyard-fire.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-fire.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-fire.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/backyard-fire.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-fire.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Fire Safety and Prevention, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/public-safety/fire-prevention) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) (read 2026-11-05) - [Green Can and Compost, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/green-can-compost) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: Delta fireworks rules question: "Are fireworks allowed?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fireworks/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fireworks.json" --- # Delta fireworks rules **Question:** Are fireworks allowed? **Short answer:** No. In the City of Delta, only a holder of a Delta Fireworks Permit may possess or transport fireworks, and use is banned year-round without one. Nobody may sell, give or trade fireworks. A permit costs $200 and the fine is $500. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Permit $200. Fine $500 (bylaw notice $450 if paid in 14 days, $550 after 28 days). **Where:** - Phone: Delta Fire and Emergency Services (administration), 604-946-8541 - Email: Delta Fire and Emergency Services, fire@delta.ca - Phone: Report illegal fireworks, Delta Police non-emergency, 604-946-4411 ## Key facts - **Setting off fireworks:** No. Only a holder of a Delta Fireworks Permit may possess or transport fireworks at any time; use is banned year-round without one. Fireworks are also banned in parks. No fireworks within 500 m of a livestock property. - Source: [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026), s. 12.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - Official wording: "No person other than a holder of a Fireworks Permit shall possess or transport a Firework at any time" - Source: [Updates to the City of Delta Fireworks Bylaw (news), News, Oct 23, 2025](https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/happening-delta/news/updates-city-delta-firework-bylaw) - Official wording: "The use of fireworks—except with a permit issued by Delta Fire—is banned year-round in the City of Delta." - Source: [Delta Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544, 2025, s. 4.9(3)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/246615/) - Official wording: "set off or explode any fireworks or other pyrotechnic or explosive" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Selling fireworks:** No. No one may sell, offer for sale, give or trade fireworks in Delta. - Source: [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026), s. 12.2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - Official wording: "No person may offer for sale, sell, give or trade a Firework within the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What counts as fireworks:** Manufactured goods meant to explode or give a pyrotechnic effect, including firecrackers, Roman candles, skyrockets, fountains and low and high hazard fireworks. Excluded: caps for toy products, Christmas crackers, sparklers and model rocket engines. - Source: [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026), s. 2.1 'Fireworks'](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - Official wording: "means manufactured goods intended to be used to" … "but excludes caps for toy" … "products, Christmas crackers, sparklers and model rocket" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permit:** Apply to the Fire Chief at least 10 business days ahead, in writing. Only individuals 19 or older, for a special event, festival, religious or ceremonial use, or a film shoot. Needs a safety plan, owner's letter, and $5,000,000 liability insurance. Fee $200. None within 500 m of livestock. (Sources differ: The City's news page says to apply 'at least 10 days' ahead; the bylaw says 10 business days. Bylaw governs.) - Source: [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026), ss. 12.3, 12.4](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - Official wording: "No Fireworks Permit may be issued to any applicant who" … "is less than 19 years of age" … "not less than 10 business days before the" … "with $5,000,000 minimum coverage per occurrence" … "plans to discharge or otherwise use the Fireworks within 500" - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Schedule 9](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) - Official wording: "Fireworks (Low Hazard/High Hazard) $200.00" - Source: [Updates to the City of Delta Fireworks Bylaw (news), News](https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/happening-delta/news/updates-city-delta-firework-bylaw) - Official wording: "- Proof of comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum of $5,000,000.00 per occurrence - For questions on how to obtain a permit, contact businesslicences@delta.ca To submit a complaint, use the DeltaConnect app and report under "Bylaw Enforcement."" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** $500 for possessing fireworks without a permit, selling, giving or trading them, or breaching permit conditions (bylaw notice: $450 if paid in 14 days, $550 after 28 days). - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1, Fire Regulation Bylaw](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "12.1 Possess fireworks without permit 500" … "12.2 Sell give or trade fireworks 500" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "12.1 Possess fireworks without permit 500 450 550" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (Section 12) - Source: [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026), s. 12](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - Official wording: "tamper with any mechanical operation of a Municipal or Private Fire Hydrant. (iii) SECTION 12 - FIREWORKS 12.1 General Fireworks Prohibition No person other than a holder of a Fireworks Permit shall possess or" … ""Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001" THIS CONSOLIDATION HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE ALL AMENDMENTS" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Section 12 of the [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) bans possessing or transporting fireworks without a Delta Fireworks Permit, and bans selling, offering for sale, giving or trading them. Fireworks are also banned in parks (Parks Regulation Bylaw s. 4.9(3)). None are allowed within 500 m of a livestock property. Fireworks means manufactured goods meant to explode or give a pyrotechnic effect, including firecrackers, Roman candles, skyrockets, fountains and low and high hazard fireworks. Caps for toys, Christmas crackers, sparklers and model rocket engines are excluded. ## Steps (to apply for a permit) 1. Apply in writing to the Fire Chief at least 10 business days ahead. 2. You must be 19 or older, and the use must be for a special event, festival, religious or ceremonial use, or a film shoot. 3. Provide a safety plan, the property owner's letter, and $5,000,000 liability insurance. 4. Pay the $200 fee. ## Good to know - The City's news page says to apply "at least 10 days" ahead; the bylaw says 10 business days. Follow the bylaw. - Fine: $500 for possessing fireworks without a permit, selling, giving or trading them, or breaching permit conditions (bylaw notice: $450 if paid in 14 days, $550 after 28 days). - Fireworks in a park: $1,000 on a municipal ticket, $500 on a bylaw notice. ## Official forms and pages - [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001, Section 12 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) - [Updates to the City of Delta Fireworks Bylaw (news), City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/happening-delta/news/updates-city-delta-firework-bylaw) ## Related questions - [Delta backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/backyard-fire.md) - [Delta bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/fireworks.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fireworks.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fireworks.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/fireworks.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fireworks.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fireworks.md) ## Sources - [Delta Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 5855, 2001 (consolidated March 23, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135288) (read 2026-11-05) - [Updates to the City of Delta Fireworks Bylaw (news), City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/happening-delta/news/updates-city-delta-firework-bylaw) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 8544, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/246615/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fireworks/_ --- --- title: Delta bylaw fines and how tickets work question: "What are the common bylaw fines?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/bylaw-fines/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/bylaw-fines.json" --- # Delta bylaw fines and how tickets work **Question:** What are the common bylaw fines? **Short answer:** The City of Delta uses two ticket systems: bylaw notices (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009) and municipal tickets (Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639). Common fines range from $100 to $500. A bylaw notice paid within 14 days costs less. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Common fines $100 to $500; bylaw notices cost less if paid within 14 days; $25 extra if a disputed notice is upheld. **Where:** - Online: Pay online (Visa or Mastercard), https://deltaonline.ca/ - In person: Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 - In person: North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84 Avenue, Delta, BC - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 604-946-3340 ## Key facts - **How tickets work:** Delta uses two systems. A municipal ticket (Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639) is a Community Charter ticket; disputes can go to Provincial Court. A bylaw notice (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009) is handled by the City's screening officer and adjudication. Delta police, RCMP, bylaw inspectors and animal control officers can issue them. - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), s. 8](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "If notice of dispute is given in accordance with section 267(1)(b) of the" … "Community Charter, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Municipal Solicitor or" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), ss. 4, 12](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "The bylaws and bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule A may be dealt with by" … "Sworn members of the Delta Police;" … "Animal Control Officers;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Common fines:** No dog licence $150. Animal at large $100. Failure to pick up dog feces $150. Unsightly property $300. Noise that disturbs from property $300 (municipal ticket only). Parked over 72 hours: $200 municipal ticket, $100 bylaw notice. Fireworks without permit $500. - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "3 No valid dog licence 150" … "25 Failure to pickup and dispose of dog feces 150" … "6 Noise that disturbs from real property 300" … "Parked in excess of 72 hours 200" … "12.1 Possess fireworks without permit 500" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "Parked in excess of 72 100 75 125" … "5.4 Prohibited Open Air Burning 200 175 225" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Paying early:** Bylaw notice: pay within 14 days of receiving it for the discounted amount in Schedule A (for example $125 instead of $150 for no dog licence). The City says 'pay early, pay less'. No discount found for municipal tickets. - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), s. 7.2(a)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "if payment is received by the Municipality within 14 days of the person" … "reduced to the discounted penalty set out in column A2" - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Ticket - Payment Process](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "Pay within 14 days, and get a discount off the full amount" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Paying late:** Bylaw notice: if not paid or disputed within 28 days, the penalty rises to the late amount in Schedule A (for example $175 instead of $150 for no dog licence). Same after an adjudication if unpaid within 30 days of the order. - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), s. 7.2(b)-(c)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "shall be increased to the late payment penalty set out in" … "within 30 days after the date the adjudicator" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Disputing a ticket:** Bylaw notice: the adjudication request must reach the City within 28 days (postmarks do not count). Complete the form on the back of the notice and deliver it to 4500 Clarence Taylor Cres in person or by mail, or use the City's online form. A screening officer phones you. If upheld you pay $25 extra. - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), ss. 5, 6, 8.3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "within 28 days of the date on which the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice" … "must pay the Municipality an additional fee of $25.00" - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Ticket disputes](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "A screening officer will contact you by telephone to discuss the offence." … "An adjudicator cannot reduce the ticket amount or give you more time to pay." … "This adjudication request must be received by the City of Delta within 28 days from the date of service or delivery. Postmarks will not be honoured as the date of dispute." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011; Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, 2007 - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), s. 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011" - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), s. 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, 2007."" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Delta uses two systems. A municipal ticket ([Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301)) is a Community Charter ticket; disputes can go to Provincial Court. A bylaw notice ([Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336)) is handled by the City's screening officer and adjudication. Delta police, RCMP, bylaw inspectors and animal control officers can issue them. Some offences appear in both schedules with different amounts, such as parks, highways and fire. ## Common fines - No dog licence $150. Animal at large $100. Failure to pick up dog feces $150. - Unsightly property $300. - Noise that disturbs from a property $300 (municipal ticket only). - Parked over 72 hours: $200 municipal ticket, $100 bylaw notice. - Fireworks without a permit $500. ## Paying and disputing 1. Early payment: pay a bylaw notice within 14 days for the discounted amount in Schedule A (for example $125 instead of $150 for no dog licence). The City says "pay early, pay less". No discount was found for municipal tickets. 2. Late payment: if a bylaw notice is not paid or disputed within 28 days, the penalty rises (for example $175 instead of $150 for no dog licence). The same applies after an adjudication if unpaid within 30 days of the order. 3. Dispute a bylaw notice: the adjudication request must reach the City within 28 days (postmarks do not count). Complete the form on the back of the notice and deliver it to 4500 Clarence Taylor Cres in person or by mail, or use the City's online form. A screening officer phones you. If the notice is upheld you pay $25 extra. 4. Dispute a municipal ticket: under Community Charter s. 267(1)(b); a disputed ticket may be referred to Provincial Court. ## Good to know - Pay online at deltaonline.ca (Visa or Mastercard), at City Hall or the North Delta Recreation Centre, or by mail to Delta City Hall, Bylaw & Licensing Services. ## Official forms and pages - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011, Schedule A (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - [Bylaw Enforcement (payment and dispute), City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement) ## Related questions - [Delta noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/noise-rules.md) - [Delta unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/unsightly-property.md) - [Delta fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fireworks.md) - [Delta backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/bylaw-fines.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/bylaw-fines.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/bylaw-fines.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/bylaw-fines.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/bylaw-fines.md) ## Sources - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/bylaw-fines/_ --- --- title: "Delta business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Delta, and how do I get one?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/business-licence.json" --- # Delta business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Delta, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes. Anyone carrying on a business in the City of Delta needs a City business licence, including businesses based outside Delta that work in the city. Send the Business Licence application to the Business Licences office by email, in person or by mail. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** Set by Schedule 4 of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. The basic annual licence is $175 for 1 to 5 persons engaged, up to $1,133 for 51 to 100. Many types have their own fee. Taxes extra. **How long:** Resident businesses usually take at least 15 business days. The City's page says commercial or industrial applications take about 4 to 6 weeks, and gives differing times for non-resident licences (3 to 5 business days in one place, typically the same day in another). **Where:** - Email: Business Licences, businesslicences@delta.ca - Phone: Licensing Office, 604-946-3314 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.) - In person: Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 - By mail: Mail to Business Licences, Delta City Hall, Business Licences, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 - Online: Delta Online (payments and renewals), https://deltaonline.ca/ ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on, owning or operating a business in Delta, including businesses based outside Delta that work in the city. Each premises is a separate business. Exempt: charities that devote all proceeds to charity (with exceptions) and federal and provincial ministries, Metro Vancouver and the City. - Source: [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated), s. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) - Official wording: "no person may carry on, maintain," … "Where a Business is carried on in or from more than one premises in the" … "the entire proceeds of which, above actual bona fide" … "Metro Vancouver; or" - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/doing-business/business-licences) - Official wording: "All businesses in Delta require a licence to operate." … "Non-resident businesses have their offices located outside of Delta but carry on business within this Municipality." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee:** Set by Schedule 4 of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. Basic annual licence: $175 (1 to 5 persons engaged), $282 (6-10), $471 (11-15), $615 (16-25), $850 (26-50), $1,133 (51-100). Many types have their own fee, e.g. bed and breakfast $23 per room. Taxes extra. - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedule 4, Schedule 4, Part A and Part B](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) - Official wording: "(1) 1 to 5 persons engaged $175.00 /each" … "(2) 6 to 10 persons engaged $282.00 /each" … "(3) 11 to 15 persons engaged $471.00 /each" … "(4) 16 to 25 persons engaged $615.00 /each" … "(5) 26 to 50 persons engaged $850.00 /each" … "(6) 51 to 100 persons engaged $1,133.00 /each" … "(Subject to applicable taxes)" - Source: [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated), s. 5.11, 5.13](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) - Official wording: "Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024." … "No reduction or refund of the annual Licence Fee will be made by The" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to apply:** Submit the Business Licence application form to businesslicences@delta.ca, in person at City Hall (4500 Clarence Taylor Cres.), or by mail. Staff coordinate any building, plumbing, fire, health, environmental and zoning checks. After approval an invoice is sent; pay online (deltaonline.ca), in person or by mail. Resident businesses usually take at least 15 business days. - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/doing-business/business-licences) - Official wording: "Resident businesses operate from a location within Delta and may require inspection of the premises to ensure compliance with building, plumbing, fire, health, environmental control and zoning regulations." … "The approval process usually takes a minimum of 15 business days." … "Apply by email: businesslicences@delta.ca" … "Once your Business Licence has been approved an invoice will be emailed or mailed to you with instructions on how to pay." - Source: [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated), s. 5.4, 5.6](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) - Official wording: "be made to the Licence Inspector in the form provided for that purpose;" … "may, at their discretion, require all premises associated with the Business, including any" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Renewal:** A licence is valid for one year from the application date and renews automatically. Renewal notices are mailed about a month before expiry, and you can pay online, in person or by mail. Licences are non-transferable and non-refundable. - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/doing-business/business-licences) - Official wording: "Your Business Licence will automatically renew after one year of business." … "The Business Licence renewal notices are mailed out approximately one month prior to the expiration date of a Business Licence." … "Business Licences are non-transferable and non-refundable." - Source: [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated), s. 5.17](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) - Official wording: "will be granted for an annual period, unless" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Inter-community licence:** Yes. Metro-West IMBL, $300 (Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver); Fraser Valley IMBL, $250 (12 municipalities including Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, Surrey). Paid on top of the Delta licence and limited to construction-trade contractors or professionals and home-visit health providers. - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page, Inter-Municipal Business Licence](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/doing-business/business-licences) - Official wording: "The cost of the IMBL is $300 and is in addition to your existing City of Delta Business Licence." … "The cost of the IMBL is $250 and is in addition to your existing City of Delta Business Licence." … "Eligibility is limited to businesses, defined as trades contractors or other professionals (related to the construction industry)" … "a health care professional or a health care service provider who doesn't work out of a clinic or office and only offers home-visit services." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Operating without a business licence: $1,000 under the Municipal Ticket Information bylaw; $500 under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement bylaw ($450 if paid within 14 days, $550 after 28 days). Court fine up to $10,000. The City may also collect up to three years of past fees. - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, Schedule 1, Schedule 1, Business Licence Bylaw 7670](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "5.1 No Business Licence 1,000" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011, Schedule A, Business Licence Bylaw 7670](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "5.1 No Business Licence 500 450 550" - Source: [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated), s. 5.14, 8.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) - Official wording: "may collect the fees appropriate for the Business for its prior years of operation, to a maximum of" … "liable to a fine of not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidation printed July 31, 2026); fees in Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024, Schedule 4 - Source: [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated), s. 1.1 and cover](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017”." … "Print date: July 31, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The City of Delta requires a licence under the [Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) for anyone carrying on, owning or operating a business in Delta. Each premises is a separate business. Exempt are charities that devote all proceeds to charity (with exceptions), federal and provincial ministries, Metro Vancouver and the City. Staff coordinate any building, plumbing, fire, health, environmental and zoning checks. ## Steps 1. Check that the property's zoning allows your business before you sign a lease. 2. If you work in a regulated trade (for example plumber, engineer or doctor), get your professional membership first. 3. Fill in the Business Licence Application and send it to businesslicences@delta.ca, bring it to City Hall, or mail it. 4. After approval the City sends an invoice. Pay online at deltaonline.ca, in person or by mail. ## Good to know - Fees: basic annual licence $175 (1 to 5 persons engaged), $282 (6 to 10), $471 (11 to 15), $615 (16 to 25), $850 (26 to 50), $1,133 (51 to 100). Where more than five persons are engaged, the higher of Part A and Part B applies. Bed and breakfast is $23 per room. Licences are non-transferable and non-refundable. - A licence is valid for one year from the application date and renews automatically. Renewal notices are mailed about a month before expiry. - An inter-municipal licence costs $300 (Metro-West: Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver) or $250 (Fraser Valley, 12 municipalities). It is paid on top of the Delta licence and is limited to construction-trade contractors or professionals and home-visit health providers. - Fines: operating without a licence is $1,000 as a municipal ticket or $500 as a bylaw notice ($450 if paid within 14 days, $550 after 28 days). A court fine can reach $10,000, and the City may collect up to three years of past fees. ## What you'll need - Completed Business Licence Application - Proof of professional membership first, for some trades (for example plumbers, engineers, doctors) - Written consent of the owner or manager if you run a home business in a duplex, townhouse or apartment ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licence Application (PDF)](https://www.delta.ca/media/3191) - [Business Licences page](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/doing-business/business-licences) - [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) ## Related questions - [Delta home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/business-licence.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/business-licence.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/business-licence.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/business-licence.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Licences, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/doing-business/business-licences) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedule 4 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, Schedule 1 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) - [Business Licence Application (PDF), City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/media/3191) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Delta home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: City of Delta sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/home-based-business.json" --- # Delta home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home? **Short answer:** Yes, in the City of Delta you can run a home occupation if it is one of the listed low-impact kinds of business, run by residents of the dwelling, and you hold a City business licence. The Zoning Bylaw limits floor area, staff and clients. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca) **Cost:** A City business licence is required. No home-based fee is stated; the basic annual licence for businesses not otherwise listed is $175 (1 to 5 persons engaged). Some types have their own fee. **How long:** Not stated for home-based businesses. **Where:** - Email: Business Licences, businesslicences@delta.ca - Phone: Licensing Office, 604-946-3314 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.) - In person: Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes. A home occupation is allowed as an accessory use to a dwelling in residential zones (single detached, duplex, townhouse, apartment) and to a farm house in A1, but only the listed low-impact kinds of business, run by residents of the dwelling. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), section 7.5, s. 11.10.3 (RS1 zone example) and s. 6.1.10(e)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling" … "Only the following uses are permitted as home occupations:" … "businesses practiced entirely by phone or online;" - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), section 7.5, Definition](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "a business carried on as an accessory use to a dwelling unit by a" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Business licence:** Yes. A home occupation requires a City business licence. The basic annual licence for businesses not otherwise listed is $175 for 1 to 5 persons engaged; some types have their own fee, such as Tutor or Private Teacher $29. No home-based fee is stated. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), section 7.5, s. 6.1.10(c)(ix)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "A home occupation requires a business licence from the City." - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedule 4, Schedule 4, Part A](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) - Official wording: "PART A: ANNUAL BASIC BUSINESS LICENCE (not otherwise listed)" … "(1) 1 to 5 persons engaged $175.00 /each" … "(1) 1 to 5 persons engaged $175.00 /each" … "(23) Tutor or Private Teacher $29.00 /each" - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page, Home-Based Business Licence](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/doing-business/business-licences) - Official wording: "The annual Licence fee depends on the business type." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Limits:** Floor area: the lesser of 50 m² or 20% of the dwelling. Only residents may work in it (no more than 2), with no more than 2 clients at a time. Everything stays indoors; no noise, odour or extra street parking. One non-illuminated sign up to 0.18 m² is allowed (Sign Bylaw No. 5860, s. 7.7). - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), section 7.5, s. 6.1.10(a)-(c)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "shall not exceed 50 m2 or 20% of the gross" … "Not more than 2 persons residing in a dwelling unit shall be engaged in home occupations." … "maximum of 2 clients at a time." … "All materials, equipment and products associated with a home occupation shall be" … "additional parking on adjacent streets." - Source: [Delta Sign Bylaw No. 5860, Delta Sign Bylaw No. 5860, s. 7.7](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135289/) - Official wording: "One non-illuminated home occupation or bed and breakfast facia or freestanding" … "sign is permitted provided it does not exceed 0.18 m2 in total sign area on" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Businesses not allowed:** Not allowed: adult entertainment, wholesale or retail agents of goods made elsewhere, cannabis businesses, dance school for more than 2 students, kennel or stable, machine shop, massage parlour, methadone clinic or dispensary, professional offices such as dentist or doctor, band training, real estate or land development office, and motor vehicle salvage or repair. - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), section 7.5, s. 6.1.10(e)(iii)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "The following uses are not permitted as home occupation uses:" … "machine shop;" … "real estate or land development office;" … "salvage or repair of motor vehicles." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, s. 6.1.10 (Home Occupations); Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), section 7.5, s. 6.1.10](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "6.1.10 HOME OCCUPATIONS" … "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" - Source: [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated), s. 1.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) - Official wording: "Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works A home occupation is a business run by residents as an accessory use to a dwelling in residential zones (single detached, duplex, townhouse, apartment) and to a farm house in A1. Only the listed low-impact kinds are allowed. The rules are in [Zoning Bylaw No. 7600](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229), section 6.1.10. ## Steps 1. Read the home occupation rules in the Zoning Bylaw (section 6.1.10). 2. If you live in a duplex, townhouse or apartment, get written consent from the owner or manager first. 3. Fill in the Business Licence Application and send it to businesslicences@delta.ca, or bring it to City Hall. 4. Pay the invoice the City sends; the licence follows. ## Good to know - Limits: the lesser of 50 m² or 20% of the dwelling. Only residents may work in it (no more than 2), with no more than 2 clients at a time. Everything stays indoors, with no noise, odour or extra street parking. Licensed childcare for up to 8 children is exempt from the floor-area and client limits. - Allowed uses include phone or online businesses, craft making, academic, art, dance or music instruction, small offices of low-impact professionals, personal services (not dry cleaning or a laundromat), small-appliance and upholstery repair, animal grooming (maximum two animals), and similar uses at the General Manager's discretion. - Not allowed: adult entertainment, wholesale or retail agents of goods made elsewhere, cannabis businesses, a dance school for more than 2 students, kennel or stable, machine shop, massage parlour, methadone clinic or dispensary, professional offices such as dentist or doctor, band training, real estate or land development office, and motor vehicle salvage or repair. - No mechanical equipment beyond household or hobby use, and no sale of goods on the premises other than the principal product of a home craft. - One non-illuminated sign up to 0.18 m² is allowed (Sign Bylaw No. 5860, s. 7.7). ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licence Application (PDF)](https://www.delta.ca/media/3191) - [Business Licences page](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/doing-business/business-licences) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, section 6.1.10 Home Occupations (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229) ## Related questions - [Delta business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/business-licence.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/home-based-business.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/home-based-business.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/home-based-business.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/home-based-business.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/home-based-business.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Business Licences, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/city-hall/doing-business/business-licences) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, section 6.1.10 Home Occupations (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedule 4 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Sign Bylaw No. 5860 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135289/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated April 21, 2026), section 7.5](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Delta. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Delta short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Delta?" place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/delta category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/short-term-rental.json" --- # Delta short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Delta? **Short answer:** Delta has no short-term rental bylaw or web page that we found, so the Province's rules apply. In the City of Delta you may rent only your principal residence plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit, and you must register with the Province each year. Confirm zoning with the City. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Provincial registration is $100 a year for your principal residence and $450 a year for a secondary unit on the property. A City bed and breakfast pays $23 per room a year for a business licence. **Where:** - Phone: Short-Term Rental registry (Service BC), 1-833-828-2240 (Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) - Email: Short-Term Rental registry, STRregistry@sbc.gov.bc.ca - Phone: City of Delta (zoning and business licence questions), 604-946-4141 - Phone: Property Use & Compliance (Bylaw Enforcement), 604-946-3340 ## Key facts - **Allowed:** The Province's principal residence requirement applies in Delta: rentals limited to the host's principal residence plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit. Class 9 farm land is exempt, and a B&B may continue if the owner lives there. Delta zoning lists a bed and breakfast as an A1 accessory use. No Delta short-term rental bylaw was found. - Source: [B.C.'s short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia, BC principal residence requirement page](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "B.C. has a provincial principal residence requirement in some areas of the province which limits short-term rentals to:" … "Plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit on the same property" … "Cumberland Delta Duncan" … "Farm Land (Class 9 under BC Assessment Act, Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) designation alone is not exempt)" … "A B&B may continue to operate if the owner lives on the property." - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, s. 10.10.3 (A1 zone accessory uses)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Bed and breakfast operation" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Business licence:** A Delta business licence is required to carry on any business (s. 5.1). Schedule 4 has no short-term rental line; the nearest lodging lines are Bed and Breakfast $23 per room and Apartment, Motel, or Hotel $23 per unit, per year. - Source: [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated), s. 5.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) - Official wording: "no person may carry on, maintain," … "own, or operate a Business without holding a valid and subsisting Licence." - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedule 4, Schedule 4, Part B item 6](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) - Official wording: "(6) Bed and Breakfast $23.00 /room" … "(6) Bed and Breakfast $23.00 /room" … "(3) Apartment, Motel, or Hotel $23.00 /unit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Provincial registration:** Yes. Short-term rental hosts must register with the Province, pay an annual fee and renew each year. Each rental unit needs its own registration number. Without registration, listings are removed and bookings cancelled. - Source: [Short-term rental registration, Province of British Columbia, Provincial registration page](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." … "Your listings will no longer be advertised," - Source: [B.C.'s short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia, Principal residence page](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Each short-term rental unit requires its own registration number." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Operating rules:** For a bed and breakfast: no more than six guests at once; one parking spot per bedroom reserved for guests; a fire evacuation plan posted in each guest room; guest records kept; premises inspection requested with the licence application. - Source: [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated), s. 6.12](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) - Official wording: "accommodate no more than six patrons at the premises at any one time;" … "provide one designated parking spot for each bedroom, to be used" … "post a copy of the fire evacuation plan, showing the location of exits, fire" … "request inspection of the premises at the time the Licence application is" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Operating without a business licence: $1,000 under the Municipal Ticket Information bylaw; $500 under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement bylaw ($450 if paid within 14 days, $550 after 28 days). Unauthorized use of land or buildings under the Zoning Bylaw is $1,000 (ticket) or $500 (notice). - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, Schedule 1, Schedule 1, Business Licence Bylaw 7670](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "5.1 No Business Licence 1,000" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011, Schedule A, Business Licence Bylaw 7670](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "5.1 No Business Licence 500 450 550" - Source: [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, Schedule 1, Schedule 1, Zoning Bylaw 7600](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) - Official wording: "4.2.1 Unauthorized use of land, buildings, structures or surface of 1,000" - Source: [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011, Schedule A, Zoning Bylaw 7600](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) - Official wording: "4.2.1 Unauthorized use of land, 500 450 550" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (s. 6.12 Bed and Breakfast); Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017; and the Province's Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act - Source: [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated), s. 1.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017”." - Source: [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, cover](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) - Official wording: "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" - Source: [Short-term rentals, Province of British Columbia, Provincial page](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals) - Official wording: "Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act and regulations" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The City of Delta has no short-term rental bylaw or web page that we found. The Province's Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act applies, and its principal residence requirement covers Delta: rentals are limited to the host's principal residence plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit on the same property. Farm land in Class 9 is exempt, and a bed and breakfast may continue if the owner lives there. Local rules can be stricter than the Province's. ## Steps 1. Check that you live in the unit you want to list. A whole second home generally cannot be a short-term rental. 2. Register with the Province's short-term rental registry and renew each year. Each rental unit needs its own registration number. Without registration, listings are removed and bookings cancelled. 3. Get a City business licence: every business in Delta needs one (Business Licence Bylaw s. 5.1). Schedule 4 of the fees bylaw has no short-term rental line; the nearest lodging lines are Bed and Breakfast $23 per room and Apartment, Motel or Hotel $23 per unit, per year. Whether other short-term rentals are licensed is not stated. 4. Ask the City whether your zoning allows it: call 604-946-4141. ## Good to know - Delta zoning lists a bed and breakfast as an accessory use in the A1 zone. For a licensed bed and breakfast the licence bylaw (s. 6.12) allows no more than six guests at once, one guest parking spot per bedroom, a fire evacuation plan posted in each guest room, guest records, and a premises inspection requested with the licence application. - No Delta rule on posting a licence number or local contact for other short-term rentals was found. - Fines: operating without a business licence is $1,000 as a municipal ticket or $500 as a bylaw notice ($450 if paid within 14 days, $550 after 28 days). Unauthorized use of land or buildings under the Zoning Bylaw is $1,000 as a ticket or $500 as a notice. ## Official forms and pages - [Short-term rentals, Province of B.C.](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals) - [Provincial principal residence requirement](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - [Short-term rental registration, Province of B.C.](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry) - [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) ## Related questions - [Delta business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/business-licence.md) - [Delta home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/home-based-business.md) - [Delta secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/short-term-rental.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/short-term-rental.md) - [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/short-term-rental.md) - [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/short-term-rental.md) - [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/short-term-rental.md) - [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Short-term rentals, Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals) (read 2026-11-05) - [B.C.'s 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) - [Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/195983) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedule 4 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, Schedule 1 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/135301) (read 2026-11-05) - [Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/238336) (read 2026-11-05) - [How Can We Help?, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/how-can-we-help) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. 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