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Fraser Lake home-based business rules

Can I run a business from my home in Fraser Lake?

Fraser Lake, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

Yes. In Fraser Lake you can run a home-based business in all residential zones if you meet the Zoning Bylaw conditions, including a Village business licence ($75). It must be inside the building, use no more than 25% of the floor area, and have no outdoor storage.

Key facts

AllowedYes, in all residential zones, if the conditions in s. 3.9 are met. It is also listed as an accessory use in A1, R1 and R2.Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
A Home-Based Business is permitted in all Residential zones provided that:
Business licenceYes. The business must hold an approved Village business licence ($75). If a tenant operates it, the owner's written permission must come with the licence application.Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9(b), (l); Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
The use is permitted under an approved Business License issued
written permission from the Registered Owner must
be provided with the Business License
DESCRIPTION FEE SUBJECT TO CPI Business License 75.00 Yes Relocation with an Active Business 0.00 N/A
LimitsWholly inside a building; no more than 25% of gross floor area; no outdoor storage; no employees except the owner or a tenant of the unit; noise up to 50 dBA over 8 hours; must be the occupant's principal residence.Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
The use must not exceed 25% of the Gross Floor Area within a
Outdoor storage is strictly prohibited in conjunction with the use;
No employees are permitted, except for the registered owner of
A noise decibel limit not exceeding 50 dBA for an
The use is restricted to the occupant of the lot, which serves as
Businesses not allowedRepair, sales, maintenance or servicing of motor vehicles; restaurants with on-premise consumption; use of a metal shipping container for storage.Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9(i)-(k) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
The use excludes the repair, sales, maintenance, and/or servicing
This use excludes restaurant (for on premise consumption)
The use excludes the use of a Metal Shipping Container for
BylawBylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9 (Home-Based Business)Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Dwelling Unit. 3.9. HOME-BASED BUSINESS A Home-Based Business is permitted in all Residential zones provided that:
2. CITATION This Bylaw may be cited as "Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw". 3. SCHEDULES

How it works

Section 3.9 of the Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw allows a home-based business in all residential zones if its conditions are met. It is also listed as an accessory use in the A1, R1 and R2 zones.

Conditions:

  • wholly inside a building;
  • no more than 25% of gross floor area;
  • no outdoor storage;
  • no employees except the owner or a tenant of the unit;
  • noise up to 50 dBA over 8 hours;
  • it must be the occupant's principal residence.

Not allowed: repair, sales, maintenance or servicing of motor vehicles; restaurants with on-premise consumption; use of a metal shipping container for storage; and any use that emits odour, glare, vibration or hazards.

Steps

  1. Check that your business fits the conditions above.
  2. Get a business licence application from the Village Office or online (see the business-licence answer). The fee is $75.
  3. If you are a tenant, include the owner's written permission with the application.

Good to know

  • The licence fee is subject to CPI.
  • The bylaw does not state customer or parking limits. Ask the Village office, 250-699-6257.

Official forms and pages

The same question in other places

Vanderhoof · Fort St James · Burns Lake · Houston · Prince George · Granisle

Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality →

Sources

  1. Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 5 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Business Licensing, Village of Fraser Lake (read 2026-11-08)
  4. Contact, Village of Fraser Lake (read 2026-11-08)

Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. How answers are checked.