# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Fraser Lake

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title: "Fraser Lake building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit in Fraser Lake, and how do I apply?"
place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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# Fraser Lake building permits: when you need one and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake you need a Village building permit to start any construction, alteration, demolition, removal or relocation of a building, unless the work is exempt. Small sheds up to 10 m², fences and low detached decks are exempt. Ask the Village office how to submit your application.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** Based on the value of the work, at $6 per $1,000 of construction value. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The bylaw does not state a processing time. An application expires 180 days after it is received if no permit has been issued.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ask here about permits and how to submit an application.)
- In person: Village Office, 210 Carrier Cres., Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0
- Phone: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (building inspections), 250-692-3195 (The RDBN manages all building inspections within the Village.)

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** A building permit is needed to start or continue any construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, or change of use or occupancy of a building or structure, unless the work is exempt.
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 5.1](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "A person must not commence or continue any construction, alteration," … "unless a building official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work under this bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not needed for:** The bylaw does not apply to: a fence; an accessory building up to 10 m², single storey; a detached deck under 600 mm above ground with no roof; a trellis or arbour; a polyethylene greenhouse up to 15 m²; solar panels on an existing structure; like-for-like roofing, windows and doors.
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 4.2](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw does not apply to:" … "an accessory building with a floor area not exceeding 10 square" … "detached decks that are less than 600mm above finished ground" … "polyethylene covered greenhouses that serves a single residential" … "Installation of solar panels on an existing structure"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Apply on the form prescribed by the building official, signed by the owner (Bylaw 878 s. 11.4). The posted pages do not say where it is submitted or whether there is an online portal; the Village office (250-699-6257) answers permit questions and RDBN manages inspections.
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 11.4(a)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "be made in the form prescribed by the building official and signed by"
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "If you have any questions about building regulations or permits, feel free to reach out to the Village office for assistance."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What to submit:** For a simple building: the owner's acknowledgment form, a title search (within 30 days), a survey plan (can be waived), a site plan, elevations, cross-sections, health and sewage approvals, two sets of drawings, and a building code compliance summary.
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 11.4](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within" … "include a copy of a survey plan prepared by a British Columbia land" … "include elevations of all sides of the building showing finish details," … "include two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of design including"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The Village does not state a processing time.
- **Inspections:** Inspections are managed by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (Burns Lake office, 250-692-3195). The owner must give at least 48 hours' notice when requesting an inspection of simple building work.
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "All building inspections within the Village are managed by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN)." … "at (250) 692-3195."
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 11.26](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "the owner must give at least 48" … "hours’ notice to the Village when requesting an inspection"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257, 210 Carrier Cres. Inspections: RDBN, 250-692-3195.
  - Source: [Contact](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "Phone 250-699-6257" … "PO Box 430, 210 Carrier Cres."
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "All building inspections within the Village are managed by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN). For more information or to arrange a building inspection, please contact their office in Burns Lake at (250) 692-3195."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 1.1](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw”."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Building rules come from the [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518). A permit is needed to start or continue any construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, or change of use or occupancy of a building or structure, unless the work is exempt. All building inspections in the Village are managed by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN).

The bylaw does not apply to: a fence; an accessory building up to 10 m², single storey; a detached deck under 600 mm above ground with no roof; a trellis or arbour; a polyethylene greenhouse up to 15 m²; solar panels on an existing structure; or like-for-like roofing, windows and doors. Zoning rules, such as setbacks, still apply to exempt work.

## Steps

1. Call the Village office at 250-699-6257 to confirm whether your project needs a permit and where to submit the application.
2. Complete the application on the form the building official prescribes, signed by the owner.
3. For a simple building, include the owner's acknowledgment form, a title search made within 30 days, a survey plan (it can be waived), a site plan, elevations, cross-sections, health and sewage approvals, two sets of drawings, and a building code compliance summary. Larger or complex projects need more.
4. Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued.
5. Request inspections from the RDBN at 250-692-3195.

## Good to know

- Give at least 48 hours' notice when you ask for an inspection of simple building work.
- An application expires 180 days after it is received if the permit is not issued.
- The bylaw excludes retaining walls, but the Zoning Bylaw requires a building permit for retaining walls over 1.2 m. Confirm with the Village.
- The posted pages do not mention an online portal.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
- [Building Permits, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/building-permits)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/building-permit.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/building-permit.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/building-permit.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/building-permit.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/building-permit.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Fraser Lake fence rules: permits and height limits"
question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Fraser Lake, and how high can it be?"
place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/fraser-lake
category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Fraser Lake fence rules: permits and height limits

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

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake a fence does not need a building permit. On a residential lot it can be up to 1.2 m (4 feet) high along the front and exterior lot lines, and up to 2 m (6 feet) high along the rear and interior lot lines.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** No building permit is needed for a fence, so there is no permit fee.  
**How long:** Not applicable; no permit is needed for a fence.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Email: Chief Administrative Officer (bylaw questions), cao@fraserlake.ca

## Key facts

- **Permit:** No building permit: the Building Bylaw does not apply to a fence.
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 4.2(a)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw does not apply to:" … "Retaining Walls or a fence;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, front yard:** 1.2 m (4 feet) along the front and exterior lot lines on a residential lot.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 4.3](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "On a lot designated for Residential Use, a fence shall not exceed:" … "A height of 1.2 m (4 feet) along the front and exterior lot lines;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, side and rear yards:** 2 m (6 feet) along the rear and interior lot lines on a residential lot.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 4.3](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "A height of 2 m (6 feet) along the rear and interior lot lines;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** Nothing may be placed within the corner visibility triangle to a height greater than 1.2 m. The triangle extends at least 6.0 m along the parcel lines from the corner.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.6.1](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "No hedge, planting, tree, fence, signs, or other structures shall be" … "erected, placed, or maintained within the corner visibility triangle to" … "a height greater than 1.2 m." … "a minimum of 6.0 m boundary along the parcel lines"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other rules:** Fences are allowed within required setbacks. Retaining walls over 1.2 m must be engineer-designed and need a Building Permit; walls may be built to lot lines. A fence in disrepair is a ticketable offence ($100). (Sources differ: The Building Bylaw s. 4.2(a) says it does not apply to retaining walls or a fence, while Zoning s. 4.1.3.1 requires a Building Permit for retaining walls over 1.2 m. Materials (barbed wire, electric) and pool fences are not covered in posted text.)
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, ss. 3.5.2, 4.1.3](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "The following are permitted within the area of the setback required by this" … "Retaining walls exceeding 1.2 metres in height must be designed and" … "require the issuance of a Building Permit."
  - Source: [Bylaw 788 and Bylaw Notice Schedule A, Schedule A, Bylaw 788](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "6.8 Fences in disrepair $100 $50 $150 Yes"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 4.3 (Fencing)
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 4.3](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "The maximum fence height is as follows:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518) does not apply to a fence, so no building permit is needed. Height limits come from section 4.3 of the [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480).

On a residential lot a fence may not exceed 1.2 m (4 feet) along the front and exterior lot lines (on a corner lot, the side facing a street), or 2 m (6 feet) along the rear and interior lot lines. Fences are allowed within required setbacks.

## Steps

1. Measure which lot lines the fence will follow and keep to the height for each.
2. On a corner lot, keep anything in the corner visibility triangle to 1.2 m or lower. The triangle extends at least 6.0 m along the parcel lines from the corner.
3. If the fence is part of a retaining wall, check the retaining wall rule below.

## Good to know

- Retaining walls over 1.2 m must be engineer-designed and need a building permit; walls may be built to lot lines. The Building Bylaw says it does not apply to retaining walls, so the two bylaws differ; confirm with the Village.
- A fence in disrepair is a ticketable offence. A bylaw notice is $100.
- Posted text does not cover fence materials (such as barbed wire or electric fences) or pool fences. Ask the Village office, 250-699-6257.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
- [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/fence-rules.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/fence-rules.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/fence-rules.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/fence-rules.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/fence-rules.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 788 and Bylaw Notice Schedule A, Village of Fraser Lake (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Fraser Lake permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake a shed up to 10 m² (single storey) and a detached deck under 600 mm high with no roof need no building permit. Larger sheds, garages, carports, and higher, roofed or attached decks need one. Zoning setbacks apply to all of them.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** No fee if exempt. Otherwise $6 per $1,000 of construction value. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The bylaw does not state a processing time.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (building inspections), 250-692-3195

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** No building permit for an accessory building with a floor area up to 10 m², single storey. Larger sheds need a permit.
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 4.2(b)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area not exceeding 10 square" … "metres, single storey only;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Decks:** No building permit for a detached deck less than 600 mm above finished ground level with no roof structure.
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 4.2(f)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "detached decks that are less than 600mm above finished ground" … "level and do not have a roof structure;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Garages and carports:** A garage or carport needs a building permit unless it is an accessory building up to 10 m² and single storey, the only size exemption in Bylaw 878 s. 4.2(b).
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, ss. 4.2(b), 5.1](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area not exceeding 10 square metres, single storey only;" … "unless a building official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work under this bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning limits:** In the R1 zone, accessory buildings must be at least 4.5 m from the front lot line and 1.0 m from rear, interior and exterior lot lines, and no taller than 4.5 m. Other zones differ.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 6.2.3](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Use Minimum Setbacks" … "Front Lot Line 4.5 m" … "Rear Lot Line 1.0 m" … "Accessory Building or Structure – 4.5 m"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (s. 4.2) and Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (s. 3.2, zone regulations)
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 1.1](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw"
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, Title](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518) requires a permit for construction generally and lists a few exemptions.

- Shed: no permit for an accessory building up to 10 m² in floor area, single storey. Larger sheds need a permit.
- Deck: no permit for a detached deck less than 600 mm above finished ground with no roof structure. Higher, roofed or attached decks need a permit.
- Garage or carport: the bylaw has no exemption for them. They need a permit unless they are an accessory building up to 10 m², single storey.

Exempt buildings must still follow the [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480). In the R1 zone, accessory buildings must be at least 4.5 m from the front lot line and 1.0 m from rear, interior and exterior lot lines, and no taller than 4.5 m. Other zones differ.

## Steps

1. Measure the floor area and, for a deck, the height above ground.
2. Check your zone's setbacks in the Zoning Bylaw.
3. If a permit is needed, call the Village office at 250-699-6257 and see the building-permit answer.

## Good to know

- An accessory building may not be used as a dwelling unit unless an accessory dwelling unit is allowed.
- In the A1 zone, accessory setbacks are front 4.0 m, rear 1.0 m, exterior 1.0 m and interior 3.0 m.
- Inspections are managed by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, 250-692-3195.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "How much does a building permit cost in Fraser Lake?"
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Fraser Lake building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake a building permit costs $6 per $1,000 of construction value, up to a maximum of $500,000. The Village's fee schedule lists no separate application fee or minimum fee. The fee is paid before the permit is issued.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** $6 per $1,000 of construction value, to a maximum of $500,000. Other fees are listed under Good to know.  
**How long:** The fee must be paid before the building permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- In person: Village Office, 210 Carrier Cres., Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** None set. The Village's fee schedule lists no minimum building permit fee.
- **How the fee is worked out:** $6 per $1,000 of construction value, to a maximum fee of $500,000 (on $100,000,000 of construction value).
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 4](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE4 – BUILDING PERMIT AND" … "Building Permit Fee to a maximum fee" … "$6.00 per $1,000.00" … "of $500,000.00 ($100,000,000.00 Value"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** None set. The Village's fee schedule lists no separate application fee.
- **Other fees:** Demolition permit $60; re-inspection for non-compliance $80 each; permit extension $50; special inspection $60 (regular hours) or $100 (outside); design modification $45 an hour. Starting work without a permit after a stop work notice: $9 per $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 4](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE4 – BUILDING PERMIT AND" … "Demolition Permit Fee" … "Re-Inspection Fee caused by Non-" … "Permit Extension" … "Special Inspection within Regular" … "Special Inspection outside of Regular" … "Design Modification (Decreasing" … "$9.00 per $1,000.00 of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The building permit fee must be paid before the building permit is issued.
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 11.7](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must" … "first pay to the Village"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 4 (Building Permit and Inspections)
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 4](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE4 – BUILDING PERMIT AND" … "Coming into force: September 1, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The fee is set in Schedule 4 (Building Permit and Inspections) of the [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520), which comes into force September 1, 2026. The building permit fee is $6 per $1,000 of construction value, to a maximum fee of $500,000 (on $100,000,000 of construction value). The schedule lists no minimum fee and no separate application fee.

Under the [Building Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518), the owner must pay the permit fee to the Village before the permit is issued.

## Steps

1. Confirm your project needs a permit (see the building-permit answer).
2. Ask the Village office, 250-699-6257, how to submit your application and how to pay.
3. Pay the fee before the permit is issued.

## Good to know

- Other fees: demolition permit $60; re-inspection for non-compliance $80 each; permit extension $50; special inspection $60 (regular hours) or $100 (outside regular hours); design modification $45 an hour.
- Starting work without a permit after a stop work notice: $9 per $1,000.
- The building bylaw also says the permit fee may be doubled, to a maximum of $10,000, if construction began before a permit was issued.
- Most of these fees are subject to CPI, so confirm the current amount with the Village.
- The posted bylaw does not state how to pay.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
- [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Telkwa](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 4 (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Fraser Lake 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 in Fraser Lake?"
place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Fraser Lake 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 in Fraser Lake?

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake your zone is shown on the Zoning Map, Schedule B of the Zoning Bylaw. The Village posts the bylaw on its Zoning & OCP Bylaws page. The site mentions no online zoning map, so contact the Village office for copies or help.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** The Village does not state a fee for looking up zoning.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Online: Zoning & OCP Bylaws page, https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/ocp-zoning
- Phone: Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Email: Chief Administrative Officer (bylaw questions), cao@fraserlake.ca

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** The Zoning Map is Schedule B of the Zoning Bylaw. The consolidated Zoning Bylaw is posted on the Village's Zoning & OCP Bylaws page; contact the Village office for copies.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 1.3.1](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "The extent of each area zoned is shown in Schedule B of this Bylaw."
  - Source: [Zoning & OCP Bylaws, Zoning & OCP Bylaws page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/ocp-zoning)
  - Official wording: "The consolidated version of this bylaw is available on this page for ease of use."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning bylaw:** Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, adopted November 26, 2025 (repealed Bylaw 683, 2008). The posted consolidated copy states no 'current to' date; Rezoning bylaws 876 and 877 (2026) are listed separately and may not be reflected.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, Bylaw preamble](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "ADOPTED THIS" … "Village of Fraser Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 683, 2008, and any amendments" … "Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw"
  - Source: [Municipal Bylaws | Village of Fraser Lake | CiviKit, Bylaw listing page 2](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaw-listing?page=1)
  - Official wording: "Rezoning 2026-1 | 876 | | Rezoning 2026-2 | 877"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What the zone controls:** Each zone sets permitted uses, number of dwelling units, setbacks, building height, site coverage and, for R1, minimum lot size. The bylaw has 12 zones: agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, parks and utility.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, Section 6, Table 5](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Table 5" … "Small Scale Residential" … "Medium Residential" … "Light Industrial" … "6.11 Parks and Recreation P3 6.12 Utility U1" … "Maximum Site Coverage"
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 6.2.3](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Building 6.0 m Maximum Site Coverage VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE ZONING BYLAW 875, 2025, Schedule A 54" … "Subdivision Regulations Minimum Lot Width 12 m Minimum Lot Size 280 m2 m 6.2.4 Off-Street Parking"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Village office, 250-699-6257. Bylaw questions: cao@fraserlake.ca.
  - Source: [Contact](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "Weekdays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed Statutory Holidays | Phone 250-699-6257 Email Village Office | Address"
  - Source: [Municipal Bylaws](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaw-listing)
  - Official wording: "Should you have any bylaw related questions, please email cao@fraserlake.ca."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, Title](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village's zoning rules are in the [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480), adopted November 26, 2025 (it repealed Bylaw 683, 2008). The Zoning Map is Schedule B of that bylaw. The consolidated bylaw is posted on the Village's [Zoning & OCP Bylaws page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/ocp-zoning).

Each zone sets permitted uses, number of dwelling units, setbacks, building height, site coverage and, for R1, minimum lot size. The bylaw has 12 zones: agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, parks and utility.

## Steps

1. Open the Zoning Bylaw and find your property on the Zoning Map (Schedule B).
2. Read your zone's section for permitted uses, setbacks and height.
3. If you cannot read the map or want a copy, call the Village office at 250-699-6257. For bylaw questions, email cao@fraserlake.ca.

## Good to know

- The Village site mentions no interactive online zoning map.
- The posted consolidated copy states no "current to" date. Rezoning bylaws 876 and 877 (2026) are listed separately and may not be reflected, so confirm with the Village before relying on a zone.
- Other rules, such as the Building Bylaw and development permit areas in the Official Community Plan, may also apply.

## Zones

12 zones are listed from [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (Village's "Consolidated Zoning Bylaw" PDF, adopted November 26, 2025)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/481). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/zoning/index.json

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
- [Zoning & OCP Bylaws, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/ocp-zoning)

## Related questions

- [Fraser Lake building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/building-permit.md)
- [Fraser Lake secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/secondary-suite.md)
- [Fraser Lake home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/home-based-business.md)
- [Fraser Lake fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/fence-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning & OCP Bylaws, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/builders-developers/ocp-zoning) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Bylaws, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaw-listing) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Bylaws | Village of Fraser Lake | CiviKit](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaw-listing?page=1) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Fraser Lake secondary suite and carriage house rules
question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Fraser Lake?"
place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/fraser-lake
category: Building, renovating and your property
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Fraser Lake
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Fraser Lake secondary suite and carriage house rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Fraser Lake's Zoning Bylaw allows attached secondary suites and detached units (garden suites and carriage houses) as accessory uses in the A1, R1 and R2 zones. You need a building permit, and each unit needs 1 parking space.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** Building permit at $6 per $1,000 of construction value. Extra water and sewer fees may be charged for each dwelling unit.  
**How long:** The bylaw does not state a processing time.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Email: Chief Administrative Officer (bylaw questions), cao@fraserlake.ca

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** An attached accessory dwelling unit (secondary suite) is a permitted accessory use in the Agricultural (A1), Small Scale Residential (R1) and Medium Residential (R2) zones.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, ss. 2.4, 6.1.2, 6.2.2, 6.3.2](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "The use may also be defined as a Secondary Suite" … "Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)," … "Attached (“Secondary Suite”)" … "Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** A detached accessory dwelling unit (garden suite or carriage house) is a permitted accessory use in A1, R1 and R2 zones.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, ss. 2.4, 6.1.2, 6.2.2](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Garden Suite – a detached at-grade ADU" … "Carriage House – a detached 2-storey ADU" … "Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** R1: lots under 280 m² can have 2 units (house plus 1 ADU, or a duplex); larger lots up to 4 units (house plus up to 3 ADUs, or fourplex). A1: one house with a secondary suite and 1 ADU. Garden suite 4.5 m or 1 storey; carriage house 8 m or 2 storeys.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, ss. 6.1.3, 6.2.3](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Lots less than 280 m2 will have a maximum of 2 units:" … "Lots greater than 280 m2 will have a maximum of 4 units:" … "Single-Detached Dwelling with up to 3 ADUs;" … "Carriage House ADU – 8.0 m or 2 storeys" … "Garden Suite ADU – 4.5 m or 1 storey"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Parking:** 1 parking space per accessory dwelling unit (in addition to 2 per single-detached dwelling).
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, Table 3](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Dwelling Unit (a) 1 parking space per Dwelling Unit" … "Single-Detached (a) 2 parking spaces per Dwelling Unit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permits:** A building permit (Bylaw 878 s. 5.1). In an OCP development permit area (Downtown Mixed-Use, Mouse Mountain, Waterfront, Lakeshore) a development permit is also required for building work. A suite needs a separate entrance, one kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom meeting the BC Building Code.
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 5.1](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "unless a building official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work under this bylaw."
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.3](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Dwelling Units must have separate entrances from the exterior" … "Additional water and sewer utility fees may be charged for each dwelling"
  - Source: [Official Community Plan, Part 6, Applicable Activities](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/419)
  - Official wording: "A development permit is required for any development occurring on land within the DPAs" … "Construction of, addition to, or alteration of a building or structure."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (ss. 3.3, 6.1-6.3) and Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, Title](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw"
  - Source: [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw, s. 1.1](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480) permits an attached accessory dwelling unit (secondary suite) and a detached one (garden suite or carriage house) as accessory uses in the Agricultural (A1), Small Scale Residential (R1) and Medium Residential (R2) zones.

Limits:
- R1: lots under 280 m² can have 2 units (a house plus 1 accessory unit, or a duplex). Larger lots can have up to 4 units (a house plus up to 3 accessory units, or a fourplex).
- A1: one house with a secondary suite and 1 accessory unit.
- A garden suite is limited to 4.5 m or 1 storey; a carriage house to 8 m or 2 storeys.
- Parking: 1 space per accessory dwelling unit, in addition to 2 per single-detached dwelling.

## Steps

1. Check your lot's zone and size in the Zoning Bylaw.
2. Plan a separate entrance from the exterior for the unit.
3. Apply for a building permit under the [Building Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518). Call the Village office at 250-699-6257 first.
4. If your lot is in an Official Community Plan development permit area (Downtown Mixed-Use, Mouse Mountain, Waterfront or Lakeshore), you also need a development permit for the building work.

## Good to know

- Additional water and sewer utility fees may be charged for each dwelling unit.
- The bylaw does not state an owner-occupancy rule or a suite size limit in the text read. Ask the Village.
- Unit limits for R2 were not confirmed. Ask the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
- [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518)

## Related questions

- [Fraser Lake building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/building-permit.md)
- [Fraser Lake building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Fraser Lake zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Fraser Lake permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/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)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/secondary-suite.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/secondary-suite.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/secondary-suite.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/secondary-suite.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/secondary-suite.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 878, 2026 Building Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/518) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Official Community Plan, Village of Fraser Lake (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/419) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Fraser Lake tree removal rules and permits
question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Fraser Lake?"
place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/fraser-lake
category: Building, renovating and your property
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owner_body: Village of Fraser Lake
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# Fraser Lake tree removal rules and permits

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

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake you need a Village permit to cut and dispose of any tree more than 10 cm in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground, on private or Village land. Trees 10 cm or less are exempt. The Village may require replacement trees.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** No tree permit fee appears in the Village's Fees and Charges bylaw or on its Tree Cutting Permit page.  
**How long:** The bylaw and web page do not state a processing time.  
**Where:**
- Online: Tree Cutting Permit page, https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/529
- Phone: Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **When a permit is needed:** A permit is required to cut and dispose of any tree more than 10 cm in diameter (measured 1.4 m above the ground) on land under the Village's jurisdiction, and for any replacement tree. In the OCP development permit areas, removing vegetation also needs a development permit.
  - Source: [Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw, ss. 1.3, 2.1, 3.3(b)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/345)
  - Official wording: "a permit is required for the cutting and disposal of" … "any Tree with a diameter greater than 10 centimetres or any Replacement Tree" … "This bylaw applies to all lands under the jurisdiction of the Village."
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Permit, Tree Cutting Permit page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/529)
  - Official wording: "Fraser Lake requires a permit to cut any tree greater than 10cm in diameter at 1.4m above the ground, except in case of an emergency."
  - Source: [Official Community Plan, Part 6, Applicable Activities](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/419)
  - Official wording: "A development permit is required for any development occurring on land within the DPAs" … "The removal, alteration, disruption or destruction of vegetation."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exemptions:** No permit for trees 10 cm or less in diameter; an emergency cut of a tree severely damaged by natural causes and in imminent danger of falling (disposal may still need a permit); Village staff duties; where a Development Approval is in place; some utility work. Hazard trees get a permit without applying.
  - Source: [Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw, ss. 3.2, 4.1(c)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/345)
  - Official wording: "must be cut down on an emergency basis because it has been severely" … "A permit is not required where a Development Approval from the Village is in place." … "a permit to cut the Tree will be" … "issued without any application." … "must be cut down on an emergency basis because it has been severely damaged by natural causes and poses an imminent danger of falling" … "disposal of the Tree may require a permit under this Bylaw" … "a permit is required for the cutting and disposal of any Tree with a diameter greater than 10 centimetres or any Replacement Tree"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Replacement trees:** The Village may require replacement trees: 2:1 for permitted cutting and 3:1 for unpermitted cutting, unless waived. Replacements must be at least 2 m tall or 7 cm in diameter and replaced if they die within one year.
  - Source: [Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw, s. 4.2](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/345)
  - Official wording: "At a ratio of 3:1 for the unpermitted cutting of or damage to any Tree" … "At a ratio of 2:1 for any permitted cutting of Trees" … "At least 2 metres tall and/or have a diameter of 7 centimetres." … "Replacement Trees that die within one year of being planted"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **City trees:** Cutting, damaging or disposing of a tree on Village property can mean replacement trees at the person's expense, plus a bylaw notice ($500).
  - Source: [Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw, s. 4.2(h)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/345)
  - Official wording: "If a person cuts, damages, or disposes of a Tree on Village property, the" … "Village may require"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Schedule A, Schedule A, Bylaw 852](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "4.2(h) Cutting or otherwise damaging $500 $450 $500 No"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: cutting or damaging a tree over 10 cm without a permit $300 ($150 early; $500 late). Cutting a replacement tree $400 ($300; $500).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Schedule A, Schedule A, Bylaw 852](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "3.3(b) Cutting or otherwise damaging $300 $150 $500 No" … "3.3(b) Cutting or otherwise damaging $400 $300 $500 No"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw
  - Source: [Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw, s. 1.1](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/345)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw”."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/345) applies to private land and Village land. A permit is required to cut and dispose of any tree more than 10 cm in diameter (measured 1.4 m above the ground), and for any replacement tree. In the Official Community Plan development permit areas, removing vegetation also needs a development permit.

No permit is needed for:
- trees 10 cm or less in diameter;
- an emergency cut of a tree severely damaged by natural causes and in imminent danger of falling (disposal may still need a permit);
- Village staff duties, or where a Development Approval is in place;
- some utility work.

Hazard trees get a permit without applying.

## Steps

1. Measure the trunk 1.4 m above the ground.
2. If it is more than 10 cm across, see the [Tree Cutting Permit page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/529) or call the Village office at 250-699-6257.
3. If the Village requires replacement trees, plant them within one year and send photos to the Village within 30 days.

## Good to know

- Replacement trees: the Village may require 2 for each tree cut with a permit and 3 for each cut without one, unless waived. Each must be at least 2 m tall or 7 cm in diameter, and be replaced if it dies within one year.
- A bylaw notice for cutting or damaging a tree over 10 cm without a permit is $300 ($150 if paid early, $500 if late). Cutting a replacement tree is $400 ($300 early, $500 late).
- Cutting, damaging or disposing of a tree on Village property can mean replacement trees at the person's expense plus a bylaw notice of $500.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/345)
- [Tree Cutting Permit, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/529)

## Related questions

- [Fraser Lake zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Fraser Lake building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/building-permit.md)
- [Fraser Lake unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/unsightly-property.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/tree-removal.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/tree-removal.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/tree-removal.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/tree-removal.md)
- [Telkwa](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/tree-removal.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/tree-removal.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/345) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Tree Cutting Permit, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/529) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Official Community Plan, Village of Fraser Lake (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/419) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Fraser Lake garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits"
question: "When is garbage collected in Fraser Lake, and what are the rules for bins and limits?"
place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/fraser-lake
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Fraser Lake
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# Fraser Lake garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

**Question:** When is garbage collected in Fraser Lake, and what are the rules for bins and limits?

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake, garbage is collected once a week from homes: Tuesday for properties west of Chowsunket (including Park Drive) and all south of Highway 16, Wednesday for those east of Chowsunket. Put your bin out by 7:30 a.m.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** From January 1, 2027 (Schedule 11), per month: small bin $13.99 (one collection a week) or $22.30 (three a week); large bin $50 (one a week) or $81.04 (three a week). Without a bin: $100 per collection day per week. Rates are subject to CPI. Rates before 2027 are not in the posted text.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 210 Carrier Cres., Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed statutory holidays))
- Phone: Village Office, 250-699-6257
- Email: Public Works, publicworks@fraserlake.ca

## Key facts

- **How often:** Garbage: once per week for residential properties; three times per week for commercial and institutional properties. Recycling, yard waste and large items are not collected; take them to the transfer station.
  - Source: [Bylaw 882, 2026 Utility Services, Part 2, s. 3(b)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/519)
  - Official wording: "Once per week for small-scale residential" … "Once per week for medium residential" … "Three times per week for all commercial and institutional properties"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management, Garbage page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/local-services/solid-waste-management)
  - Official wording: "The Village collects household garbage. Recycling, yard waste, and large items must be brought to the transfer station."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Finding your day:** Tuesday: all properties west of Chowsunket including Park Drive, all south of Highway 16, and numbers 22-86 on Chowsunket. Wednesday: all properties east of Chowsunket except numbers 22-86.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management, Residential Garbage Collection Schedule](https://www.fraserlake.ca/local-services/solid-waste-management)
  - Official wording: "Tuesday: All properties West of Chowsunket including Park Drive" … "Wednesday: All properties East of Chowsunket except numbers 22-86 on Chowsunket."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Carts:** Small bin (240 litres) provided for each unit, up to 4 units per lot; a new one with bearproof kit installed is $300 (from January 1, 2027). Medium residential properties need a large bin that the owner buys, approved by the CAO.
  - Source: [Bylaw 882, 2026 Utility Services, Part 2, s. 2](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/519)
  - Official wording: "Small-scale residential units, up to 4 units on a single lot, will receive a small bin" … "Medium residential units must have a large bin." … "Owners are responsible for purchasing and maintaining large bins"
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 11](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "Small Bin, 240 Litres, Bearproof Kit" … "SCHEDULE11– SOLID WASTE RATES Coming into force: January 1, 2027" … "Small Bin, 240 Litres, Bearproof Kit 300.00 Yes Installed"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Setting carts out:** Small bins: within 2 m of the nearest road, not on the road, and out by 7:30 a.m. on collection day. Large bins must be accessible to the Village, within zoning setbacks, and unlocked by 7:30 a.m.
  - Source: [Bylaw 882, 2026 Utility Services, Part 2, s. 3(c)-(d)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/519)
  - Official wording: "The bin(s) must be put out no later than 7:30AM on the day(s) of" … "The bin(s) must be located within the setbacks in the Village’s Zoning" … "it must be unlocked no later than 7:30AM"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits and extra garbage:** Waste must fit in the bin and the lid must shut securely; an overfilled bin is not collected. From January 1, 2027, an additional bin or collection day is $20 a month (small bin) or $50 a month (large bin).
  - Source: [Bylaw 882, 2026 Utility Services, Part 2, ss. 4-5](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/519)
  - Official wording: "All solid waste must fit within the receptacle" … "No person will fill their receptacle to the point that the lid cannot shut" … "Overfilling a receptacle will result in the receptacle not being collected."
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 11](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "Small bin, additional bin or collection" … "Large bin, additional bin or collection" … "SCHEDULE11– SOLID WASTE RATES Coming into force: January 1, 2027" … "Small bin, additional bin or collection 20.00" … "Large bin, additional bin or collection 50.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** From January 1, 2027 (Schedule 11), per month: small bin $13.99 (one collection a week) or $22.30 (three a week); large bin $50 (one a week) or $81.04 (three a week). Without a bin: $100 per collection day per week.
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 11](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE11– SOLID WASTE RATES" … "Coming into force: January 1, 2027" … "Small bin, one collection per week" … "Large bin, one collection per week" … "No bin, per collection day, per week"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 882, 2026 Utility Services (Part 2, Solid Waste); rates in Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 11
  - Source: [Bylaw 882, 2026 Utility Services, Part 1, s. 1](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/519)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw 882, 2026 Utility Services"
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 11](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE11– SOLID WASTE RATES"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village collects garbage once per week from residential properties and three times per week from commercial and institutional properties (the [Solid Waste Management page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/local-services/solid-waste-management)). The rules are in Part 2 of the [Utility Services Bylaw 882](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/519). Recycling, yard waste and large items are not collected; take them to the transfer station. No organics collection is mentioned.

- **Tuesday:** all properties west of Chowsunket including Park Drive, all south of Highway 16, and numbers 22-86 on Chowsunket.
- **Wednesday:** all properties east of Chowsunket except numbers 22-86.

## Steps

1. Small bins (240 litres) are provided for each unit, up to 4 units per lot. Medium residential properties need a large bin that the owner buys, approved by the CAO.
2. Put a small bin within 2 m of the nearest road, not on the road, by 7:30 a.m. on collection day. Large bins must be accessible to the Village, within zoning setbacks, and unlocked by 7:30 a.m.
3. Keep the lid shut securely. An overfilled bin is not collected, and neither is a bin that is not placed or accessible as required.

## Good to know

- A new small bin with bearproof kit installed is $300 (from January 1, 2027). A bin damaged beyond repair must be replaced by the owner. Owners without a bin pay the No Bin rate and must buy one by July 31, 2027.
- From January 1, 2027, an additional bin or collection day is $20 a month (small bin) or $50 a month (large bin).
- Prohibited in the bin: toxic waste, tires, oil, batteries, lawn and garden detritus and propane cylinders.
- The Village may change collection days for holidays, events or operations, and gives notice.

## Official forms and pages

- [Solid Waste Management, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/local-services/solid-waste-management)
- [Bylaw 882, 2026 Utility Services (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/519)
- [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)

## Related questions

- [Fraser Lake bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/garbage-collection.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/garbage-collection.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/garbage-collection.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/garbage-collection.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/garbage-collection.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Solid Waste Management, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/local-services/solid-waste-management) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 882, 2026 Utility Services (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/519) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Fraser Lake dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence in Fraser Lake, and what does it cost?"
place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/fraser-lake
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
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# Fraser Lake dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake, dogs over 6 months old need a licence, which you get in person at the Village office. From January 1, 2027, a new dog is $0, and renewal is $0 from January 1 to March 31, then $20.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** From January 1, 2027 (Bylaw 881, Schedule 3): $0 for a new dog and for renewal from January 1 to March 31; renewal from April 1 to December 31 is $20; replacement tag $10. The $20 and $10 fees are subject to CPI. Fees before 2027 are not in the posted text.  
**How long:** Not stated on the Village's page or in the posted bylaws.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 210 Carrier Cres., Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed statutory holidays))
- Phone: Village Office, 250-699-6257
- Email: Bylaw Officer and Animal Control (Fire Chief), fire@fraserlake.ca

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Dog licences are required for all dogs over the age of 6 months.
  - Source: [Dog Licenses, Dog Licenses page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/463)
  - Official wording: "Dog Licenses are required for all dogs over the age of 6 months."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Issued by:** The Village of Fraser Lake, at the Village office.
  - Source: [Dog Licenses, Dog Licenses page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/463)
  - Official wording: "To get a license, visit the Village office"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** From January 1, 2027 (Bylaw 881, Schedule 3): $0 for a new dog and for renewal from January 1 to March 31. The schedule does not separate spayed or neutered dogs.
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 3 - Animal Control](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL" … "Coming into force: January 1, 2027" … "Dog License - renewal from January 1st" … "Dog License – new dog" … "SCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL Coming into force: January 1, 2027" … "Dog License – new dog 0.00 No"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** From January 1, 2027 (Bylaw 881, Schedule 3): the same as other dogs, $0 for a new dog and for renewal from January 1 to March 31. No higher fee is set for dogs that are not spayed or neutered.
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 3 - Animal Control](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL" … "Coming into force: January 1, 2027" … "Dog License - renewal from January 1st" … "Dog License – new dog" … "SCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL Coming into force: January 1, 2027" … "Dog License – new dog 0.00 No"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees and discounts:** From January 1, 2027: renewal from April 1 to December 31 is $20; a replacement dog tag in the same year is $10. No discounts are listed.
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 3 - Animal Control](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "Dog License renewal (From April 1st –" … "Replacement Dog Tag (Within the same" … "20.00" … "10.00" … "SCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL Coming into force: January 1, 2027" … "Dog License renewal (From April 1st – 20.00" … "Replacement Dog Tag (Within the same 10.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** Not confirmed. The Village's posted pages do not say when a licence expires or what the fine is for an unlicensed dog.
- **How to get one:** In person at the Village office.
  - Source: [Dog Licenses, Dog Licenses page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/463)
  - Official wording: "To get a license, visit the Village office"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Not confirmed. The Village's posted pages do not say when a licence expires or what the fine is for an unlicensed dog.
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges (Schedule 3, Animal Control) sets the fees. The bylaw that requires the licence is not posted.
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 3 - Animal Control](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges" … "SCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Fraser Lake issues dog licences. The [Dog Licenses page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/463) says licences are required for all dogs over the age of 6 months and to get one you visit the Village office. The licence bylaw itself is not posted on the Village website.

The fees below are in Schedule 3 of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw 881](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520), which comes into force January 1, 2027. They do not differ for spayed or neutered dogs.

## Steps

1. Go to the Village office at 210 Carrier Cres. on a weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
2. Ask for a licence for your dog.
3. From January 1, 2027: a new dog is $0, and renewal from January 1 to March 31 is $0. Renewal from April 1 to December 31 is $20.

## Good to know

- A replacement tag in the same year is $10 from January 1, 2027. The $20 and $10 fees are subject to CPI (the consumer price index). No discounts are listed.
- The fees now in force are not shown in the posted text, so call before you go.
- The posted pages do not state when a licence expires, whether you can apply online, or the fine for an unlicensed dog. Ask the Village office (250-699-6257).

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Licenses, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/463)
- [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)

## Related questions

- [Fraser Lake bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/dog-licence.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/dog-licence.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/dog-licence.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/dog-licence.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/dog-licence.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Licenses, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/node/463) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Fraser Lake RV, boat and trailer parking rules
question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Fraser Lake?"
place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/fraser-lake
category: Parking, tickets and driving
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Fraser Lake
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# Fraser Lake RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake, parking a vehicle, trailer or RV on a boulevard without a permit is a $300 bylaw notice, and living in an RV on a lot is not allowed in any zone. The limits on RVs on your property are in an unposted bylaw. Ask the Village office.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notices: vehicle, trailer or RV on a boulevard without a permit $300 ($250 early; $350 late); recreational vehicles in excess $200 ($150; $250); vehicle interfering with snow removal $100 ($50; $150); within 5 m of a hydrant $200 ($100; $300).  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 210 Carrier Cres., Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed statutory holidays))
- Phone: Village Office, 250-699-6257
- Email: Bylaw Officer and Animal Control (Fire Chief), fire@fraserlake.ca

## Key facts

- **On the street:** Parking a motor vehicle, trailer or recreational vehicle on a boulevard without a valid permit is a ticketable offence. So is parking within 5 metres of a fire hydrant and leaving a vehicle that interferes with snow removal.
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Bylaws 788 and 862](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "6.9.1(b) Parking a motor vehicle, $300 $250 $350 Yes" … "6.10.5 Leaving a vehicle parked that $100 $50 $150 No" … "10.1 Parking within 5 metres of a fire $200 $100 $300 Yes"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **On your property:** The Good Neighbour Bylaw (not posted) limits recreational vehicles: the ticket schedule lists 'Recreational Vehicles in excess' (s. 6.4.1(h)), but the limit is unreadable. Zoning s. 3.1.1(d) bans outdoor storage of vehicles in disrepair or not licensed for the current year.
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Bylaw 788](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "6.4.1(h) Recreational Vehicles in $200 $150 $250 Yes"
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.7.1(a)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "No lot in a residential zone shall be used for the storage of materials," … "vehicles, or as a wrecking or junk yard." … "The outdoor storage of vehicles, including parts thereof, which are in a state of disrepair, wrecked, or being dismantled for salvage or which are not licensed for the current year"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Living in an RV:** On a lot, no: a tent, recreational vehicle, travel trailer or passenger vehicle used for habitation is a prohibited use in all zones. The posted text does not say whether sleeping in an RV on a street is allowed.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.1.1(c)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "A tent, recreational vehicle, travel trailer or passenger vehicle used for habitation." … "The following uses are prohibited in all zones:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notices: parking a vehicle, trailer or RV on a boulevard without a permit $300 ($250 early; $350 late); recreational vehicles in excess $200 ($150; $250); vehicle interfering with snow removal $100 ($50; $150); within 5 m of a hydrant $200 ($100; $300).
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Bylaws 788 and 862](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "6.9.1(b) Parking a motor vehicle, $300 $250 $350 Yes" … "6.4.1(h) Recreational Vehicles in $200 $150 $250 Yes" … "6.10.5 Leaving a vehicle parked that $100 $50 $150 No" … "10.1 Parking within 5 metres of a fire $200 $100 $300 Yes"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Fraser Lake Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 788, 2018 (not posted), Fire Services Bylaw 862 (hydrants), and Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (ss. 3.1.1, 3.7.1).
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Bylaw 856 amendments](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "That The Village of Fraser Lake Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 788, 2018 be amended as follows:"
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, Title](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

On the street, the ticket schedule in the [Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw 856](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566) makes these offences: parking a motor vehicle, trailer or RV on a boulevard without a valid permit; parking within 5 metres of a fire hydrant; and leaving a vehicle that interferes with snow removal. The Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 788, 2018 is named in the Village's ticket schedule but is not posted on the Village website. So time limits and the permit process are not stated.

On your property, the schedule lists "Recreational Vehicles in excess", but the limit is not readable. The [Zoning Bylaw 875](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480) bans outdoor storage of vehicles in disrepair or not licensed for the current year (s. 3.1.1(d)).

Living in a tent, RV, travel trailer or passenger vehicle on a lot is a prohibited use in all zones. The posted text does not say whether sleeping in an RV on a street is allowed.

## Steps

1. Call the Village office at 250-699-6257 to ask about the number of RVs allowed on your lot and how to get a boulevard permit.

## Good to know

- Bylaw notices: boulevard parking without a permit $300 ($250 early; $350 late). RVs in excess $200 ($150; $250). Interfering with snow removal $100 ($50; $150). Within 5 m of a hydrant $200 ($100; $300).

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
- [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)

## Related questions

- [Fraser Lake unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/unsightly-property.md)
- [Fraser Lake bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Fraser Lake zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Telkwa](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fines, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/fines) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Fraser Lake unsightly property rules and how to report

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

**Short answer:** To report an unsightly or overgrown property in Fraser Lake, call the Village office at 250-699-6257, or complain in writing, by email or in person. A bylaw notice for unmaintained grass is $100 and for rubbish is $200.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notices, for example: rubbish and discarded material $200 ($150 early; $250 late); unmaintained grass $100 ($50; $150); graffiti $100 ($50; $200); unstacked firewood $50 ($25; $75); building materials $200 ($150; $300).  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 210 Carrier Cres., Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed statutory holidays))
- Phone: Village Office, 250-699-6257
- Email: Bylaw Officer and Animal Control (Fire Chief), fire@fraserlake.ca

## Key facts

- **What counts:** Ticketable items include accumulated rubbish, garbage or discarded material; offensive matter; standing water; unmaintained grass or vegetation; unstacked firewood; vehicle parts; excess unregistered vehicles or RVs; graffiti; building materials; pests; fences in disrepair; derelict buildings.
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Bylaw 788](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "6.4.1(a) Rubbish, garbage, and" … "6.4.1(d) Unmaintained grass or" … "6.4.1(e) Accumulation of unstacked" … "6.4.1(g) Unregistered or uninsured" … "6.4.1(j) Graffiti" … "6.8 Fences in disrepair"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** By telephone, in writing, by email or in person at the Village Office (250-699-6257). Give your name, address and phone, the property address, dates seen and a detailed description.
  - Source: [Bylaw complaints, Complaints](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/complaints)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw complaints may be made by telephone, in writing, by email or in person at the Village Office." … "address of property involved" … "detailed description of violation." … "You must identify yourself when making the complaint."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What happens next:** A Bylaw Enforcement Officer investigates and works with the person to fix it voluntarily. Council may order a hazard or declared nuisance fixed at the person's cost, and a licence or permit may be suspended until compliance.
  - Source: [Bylaw complaints, Complaints](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/complaints)
  - Official wording: "A Bylaw Enforcement Officer will investigate your complaint as soon as possible." … "Bylaw Enforcement Officers will work with the person responsible to voluntarily remedy the situation." … "a municipal council may order a person to rectify the situation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notices, for example: rubbish and discarded material $200 ($150 early; $250 late); unmaintained grass $100 ($50; $150); graffiti $100 ($50; $200); unstacked firewood $50 ($25; $75); building materials $200 ($150; $300).
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Bylaw 788](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "6.4.1(a) Rubbish, garbage, and $200 $150 $250 Yes" … "6.4.1(d) Unmaintained grass or $100 $50 $150 Yes" … "6.4.1(j) Graffiti $100 $50 $200 Yes" … "6.4.1(e) Accumulation of unstacked $50 $25 $75 Yes" … "6.4.1(k) Accumulation of building $200 $150 $300 Yes"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Fraser Lake Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 788, 2018 (not posted on the Village site).
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Amendments in Bylaw 856](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "That The Village of Fraser Lake Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 788, 2018 be amended as follows:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 788, 2018 is named in the Village's ticket schedule but is not posted on the Village website. The list below comes from the ticket schedule in the [Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw 856](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566), not from the bylaw wording. Ticketable items include:

- accumulated rubbish, garbage or discarded material
- offensive matter and standing water
- unmaintained grass or vegetation, and unstacked firewood
- vehicle parts, and excess unregistered vehicles or RVs
- graffiti, building materials, pests, fences in disrepair and derelict buildings

## Steps

1. Report it by telephone (250-699-6257), in writing, by email or in person at the Village Office.
2. Give your name, address and phone number, the property address, the dates you saw the problem and a detailed description.
3. A Bylaw Enforcement Officer investigates and works with the person to fix it voluntarily.

## Good to know

- Council may order a hazard or declared nuisance fixed at the person's cost, and a licence or permit may be suspended until the person complies.
- The posted text does not state notice periods.
- Early amounts apply if paid within 14 days; late amounts after 28 days.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
- [Bylaw complaints, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/complaints)
- [Fines, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/fines)

## Related questions

- [Fraser Lake bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Fraser Lake RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/unsightly-property.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/unsightly-property.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/unsightly-property.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/unsightly-property.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/unsightly-property.md)
- [Telkwa](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw complaints, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/complaints) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fines, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/fines) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Fraser Lake bylaw fines and how tickets work

**Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Fraser Lake?

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake, bylaw fines are bylaw notices listed in Schedule A of Bylaw 856. Examples: excessive noise $100, unpermitted outdoor fire $400, rubbish $200. Pay within 14 days for a lower amount; after 28 days the higher amount applies.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** Examples: excessive noise $100; rubbish and discarded material $200; unpermitted outdoor fire $400; cutting a tree over 10 cm without a permit $300; lawn watering outside designated hours $100; installing a sign without a permit $100. An unsuccessful dispute adds a $25 fee.  
**How long:** Pay or dispute within 14 days of receiving the notice.  
**Where:**
- Online: Fines page, Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/fines
- Email: Village office (disputes), admin@fraserlake.ca
- In person: Village Office, 210 Carrier Cres., Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed statutory holidays))
- Phone: Village Office, 250-699-6257

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** Bylaw notices under Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, issued by designated Bylaw Enforcement Officers (including the Village's Bylaw Officer and building inspectors). Schedule A lists the offences and penalties.
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, ss. 5, 20](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "The Bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule “A”" … "Bylaw Enforcement Officers, building inspectors, animal control officers or other person"
  - Source: [Fines, Fines page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/fines)
  - Official wording: "The Bylaw Enforcement Fines established under Bylaw 856"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Common fines:** Excessive noise $100; rubbish and discarded material $200; unpermitted outdoor fire $400; cutting a tree over 10 cm without a permit $300; lawn watering outside designated hours $100; installing a sign without a permit $100. These are the standard penalties (see early and late amounts).
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "5.4 Excessive Noise $100 $50 $150 Yes" … "6.4.1(a) Rubbish, garbage, and $200 $150 $250 Yes" … "8.1(a) Unpermitted outdoor fire $400 $200 $500 Yes" … "3.1 Installing a new sign without a $100 $50 $200 Yes"
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Bylaw 852](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "3.3(b) Cutting or otherwise damaging $300 $150 $500 No"
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Bylaw 788](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "6.11.2(a) Lawn watering outside of $100 $50 $200 No"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying early:** Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice and the lower Early Payment amount (column A2) applies, for example $50 instead of $100 for excessive noise.
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, s. 6(b)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "If payment is received by the Village within 14 days from the person receiving or" … "presumed to have received the Bylaw Notice, the penalty amount is the Early Payment" … "5.4 Excessive Noise $100 $50 $150 Yes"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying late:** If paid more than 28 days after receiving the notice, the higher Late Payment amount (column A3) applies, for example $150 instead of $100 for excessive noise.
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, s. 6(c)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "If payment is received more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received the Bylaw Notice" … "5.4 Excessive Noise $100 $50 $150 Yes"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days, pay or request adjudication at the Village Office, by mail to PO Box 430, Fraser Lake, V0J 1S0, or by email to admin@fraserlake.ca. An unsuccessful dispute adds a $25 fee. A screening officer may offer a compliance agreement for some offences.
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, ss. 7, 8, 14](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "Request dispute adjudication, by filling in the appropriate portion of the Bylaw Notice" … "Electronically to admin@fraserlake.ca" … "must pay the Village an additional fee of $25" … "No person may submit a dispute adjudication request after 14 days of receiving the Bylaw Notice."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw (Schedule A, Bylaw Contraventions & Fines)
  - Source: [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, Title](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw" … "SCHEDULE “A” – BYLAW NO. 856, 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Fraser Lake uses bylaw notices under the [Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw 856](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566). Designated Bylaw Enforcement Officers, including the Village's Bylaw Officer and building inspectors, issue them. Schedule A lists the offences and penalties. See also the Village's [Fines page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/fines).

## Steps

1. Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice for the lower Early Payment amount (for example $50 instead of $100 for excessive noise).
2. After more than 28 days, the higher Late Payment amount applies (for example $150 instead of $100 for excessive noise).
3. To dispute, within 14 days pay or request adjudication at the Village Office, by mail to PO Box 430, Fraser Lake, V0J 1S0, or by email to admin@fraserlake.ca.

## Good to know

- Examples of standard penalties: excessive noise $100; rubbish and discarded material $200; unpermitted outdoor fire $400; cutting a tree over 10 cm without a permit $300; lawn watering outside designated hours $100; installing a sign without a permit $100.
- An unsuccessful dispute adds a $25 fee.
- A screening officer may offer a compliance agreement for some offences, lasting up to one year.
- A second notice within two years may be double or $500, whichever is less; more than two, $500. Each day an offence continues may be penalized.
- No dog or parking-meter offences appear in the schedule.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566)
- [Fines, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/fines)

## Related questions

- [Fraser Lake unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/unsightly-property.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)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 856, Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/566) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fines, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/municipal-hall/bylaws-enforcement/fines) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Fraser Lake business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a business licence in Fraser Lake, and how do I get one?"
place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/fraser-lake
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# Fraser Lake business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** Yes. In Fraser Lake all businesses operating in the Village need a Village business licence, including outside businesses that carry on business here. An annual licence is $75. Apply at the Village Office or by email before you start operating.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** Annual $75; seasonal (6 months maximum) $37.50; temporary vendor (21 days maximum) $37.50. Sign permit $50; cannabis permit application $200. Subject to CPI.  
**How long:** Not stated. The licensing year runs January 1 to December 31.  
**Where:**
- Online: Business Licensing page, https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing
- Email: Village office (applications), admin@fraserlake.ca
- In person: Village Office, 210 Carrier Cres., Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** All businesses operating in the Village, and businesses based outside it (for example contractors or door-to-door sales) that carry on business within the Village.
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "All businesses operating within the Village of Fraser Lake require a valid Business License." … "you are required to hold a Business License issued by the Village of Fraser Lake."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Annual $75; seasonal (6 months maximum) $37.50; temporary vendor (21 days maximum) $37.50 (application form). Schedule 5 of Fees and Charges sets the annual licence at $75, subject to CPI.
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 5, Schedule 5 - Business Fees](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE5 - BUSINESSFEES Coming into force: Upon adoption CPI Effective Date: February 1 DESCRIPTION FEE SUBJECT TO CPI" … "DESCRIPTION FEE SUBJECT TO CPI Business License 75.00 Yes Relocation with an Active Business 0.00 N/A"
  - Source: [Business licence application form, Application form, fee box](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/600)
  - Official wording: "Annual $75 Seasonal (6 Month Maximum) $37.50 Temporary Vendor (21 Day Maximum) $37.50"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Get an application at the Village Office or online; submit it with the fee in person or by email to admin@fraserlake.ca before operations start. Pay by mailed cheque, or cheque, cash or debit at the office. The form lists approvals from building inspection, fire chief, health and liquor inspectors.
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "Business License applications may be obtained in-person from the Village of Fraser Lake Office or online" … "Submit applications in-person or via email to admin@fraserlake.ca"
  - Source: [Business licence application form, Application form](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/600)
  - Official wording: "does your proposed business conform to the permitted uses in the" … "Does your business require permits and certificates from other Government Agencies" … "Payments can be made by mailed cheque or at the Village Office by cheque, cash, or debit." … "Approvals Required Yes/No Building Inspection 250-692-3191 Fire Chief 250-699-2859 Health Inspector 250-567-6182 Liquor Inspector"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** The licensing year is January 1 to December 31; fees are prorated when starting a business after July 1.
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "the licensing year is January 1- December 31, but fees are prorated when starting a business after July 1st."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Inter-community licence:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Fine:** Not confirmed. Business Licence Bylaw 774 is a scanned PDF that could not be read.
- **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 774, 2016
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 774, 2016"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

All businesses operating in the Village need a licence, including businesses based outside it (for example contractors or door-to-door sales) that carry on business within the Village. The rules are in [Business Licence Bylaw No. 774, 2016](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/515); the fees are in Schedule 5 of the Fees and Charges bylaw.

The annual licence is $75, subject to CPI. The application form also offers a seasonal licence (6 months maximum, $37.50) and a temporary vendor licence (21 days maximum, $37.50). Fees are prorated when a business starts after July 1.

## Steps

1. Get an application from the Village Office or online (see the [application form](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/600)).
2. Submit it with the fee, in person or by email to admin@fraserlake.ca, before operations start.
3. Pay by mailed cheque, or by cheque, cash or debit at the office.
4. The form lists approvals from building inspection, the fire chief, and health and liquor inspectors.

## Good to know

- The licensing year is January 1 to December 31.
- How to renew is not stated on the page; the application form has a renewal box. Ask the Village office, 250-699-6257.
- A sign permit is $50 and a cannabis permit application is $200.
- The Village's bylaw notice schedule lists no business licence offence.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business licence application form (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/600)
- [Business Licensing, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 774, 2016 (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/515)

## Related questions

- [Fraser Lake home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/home-based-business.md)
- [Fraser Lake short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/short-term-rental.md)
- [Fraser Lake zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/business-licence.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/business-licence.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/business-licence.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/business-licence.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/business-licence.md)
- [Telkwa](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licensing, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 5 (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business licence application form (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/600) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 774, 2016 (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/515) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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

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

**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.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** The business licence is $75 a year, subject to CPI.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Email: Business licence applications, admin@fraserlake.ca

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, 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.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "A Home-Based Business is permitted in all Residential zones provided that:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. 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.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9(b), (l)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - 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"
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 5](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "DESCRIPTION FEE SUBJECT TO CPI Business License 75.00 Yes Relocation with an Active Business 0.00 N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** 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; must be the occupant's principal residence.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - 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"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Businesses not allowed:** Repair, sales, maintenance or servicing of motor vehicles; restaurants with on-premise consumption; use of a metal shipping container for storage.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9(i)-(k)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - 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"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9 (Home-Based Business)
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.9](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - 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"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Section 3.9 of the [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480) 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

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
- [Business Licensing, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/home-based-business.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/home-based-business.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/home-based-business.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/home-based-business.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/home-based-business.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 5 (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licensing, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Fraser Lake?"
place: Fraser Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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# Fraser Lake short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

**Short answer:** In Fraser Lake you can rent short term (under 30 consecutive days) only in your own primary residence, in R1, R2 and C2 zones. A Bed & Breakfast needs a Village business licence ($75 a year). Provincial registration also applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fraser Lake, https://www.fraserlake.ca)  
**Cost:** A Bed & Breakfast needs a Village business licence; the standard annual fee is $75, subject to CPI.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village of Fraser Lake office, 250-699-6257 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Email: Village business licensing, admin@fraserlake.ca
- Online: Short-term rentals, Province of BC, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, in the operator's primary residence only. Short-term rental is a permitted accessory use in R1, R2 and C2 zones; a Bed & Breakfast is allowed in A1, R1 and R2 and must be wholly inside the principal dwelling, not in a suite.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, ss. 2.4, 3.8, 6.2.2](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "SHORT TERM RENTAL ACCOMODATION means an accommodation provided to" … "members of the public in a short-term rental operator’s primary residence" … "The Bed & Breakfast use must be entirely contained within the" … "The Bed and Breakfast use is not permitted within an Accessory"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** A Bed & Breakfast must have a valid Village business licence; the standard business licence fee is $75 a year.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.8(c)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "A person operating a Bed and Breakfast must have a valid" … "Business License issued and approved by the Village"
  - Source: [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 5](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520)
  - Official wording: "DESCRIPTION FEE SUBJECT TO CPI Business License 75.00 Yes Relocation with an Active Business 0.00 N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Provincial registration:** Fraser Lake is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the principal residence requirement does not apply here. Provincial registration still applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days, regardless of any local licence.
  - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Exempt communities list](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "List of exempt communities and land where the principal residence requirement does not apply" … "Fraser Lake" … "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Operating rules:** Operator's own primary residence only. A Bed & Breakfast must be inside the principal dwelling, not in a suite, with at most one employee outside the household and a business licence. Parking: 1 space per guest room. Guest and bedroom limits are not stated.
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.8](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Up to one (1) person, in addition to family members residing in the" … "principal dwelling, may be employed by the Bed and Breakfast;" … "Bed & Breakfast (a) 1 per guest room" … "Up to one (1) person, in addition to family members residing in the principal dwelling, may be employed by the Bed and Breakfast;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Not confirmed. No ticket amount for operating without a licence is listed in the bylaw notice schedule.
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (ss. 2.4, 3.8) and Business Licence Bylaw No. 774, 2016
  - Source: [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, Title](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw"
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 774, 2016"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480), short-term rental (under 30 consecutive days) is allowed in the operator's primary residence only. It is a permitted accessory use in the R1, R2 and C2 zones. A Bed & Breakfast is allowed in the A1, R1 and R2 zones.

A Bed & Breakfast must be wholly inside the principal dwelling, not in a suite, with at most one employee from outside the household. It must have a valid Village business licence. Parking is 1 space per guest room. The bylaw does not state guest or bedroom limits.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone in the Zoning Bylaw (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. For a Bed & Breakfast, apply for a business licence: $75 a year (see the business-licence answer).
3. Check the Province's short-term rental rules. Provincial registration still applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days, regardless of any local licence.

## Good to know

- Fraser Lake is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the Province's principal residence requirement does not apply here. The Village's own zoning still limits rentals to your primary residence.
- The licence fee is subject to CPI. The posted pages do not say whether other short-term rentals need a separate licence.
- No ticket amount for operating without a licence is listed in the bylaw notice schedule. Ask the Village office, 250-699-6257.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480)
- [Business Licensing, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing)
- [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)

## Related questions

- [Fraser Lake business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/business-licence.md)
- [Fraser Lake home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/home-based-business.md)
- [Fraser Lake zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/short-term-rental.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/short-term-rental.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/short-term-rental.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/short-term-rental.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/short-term-rental.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/480) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 5 (PDF)](https://www.fraserlake.ca/media/520) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licensing, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/business/business-licensing) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fraser Lake](https://www.fraserlake.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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