# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Golden
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title: "Golden building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
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# Golden building permits: when you need one and how to apply
**Question:** Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?
**Short answer:** In Golden you need a Town building permit to build, alter, repair, move or demolish a building or structure, including decks, garages, sheds, pools and signs. Buildings under 10 m² and routine maintenance do not. Apply by emailing the form and documents to building@golden.ca.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Based on the value of the work, with a $40 minimum. See the building-permit-fees answer.
**How long:** The Town's pages and Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299 do not state a processing time. Ask the Building Official.
**Where:**
- Email: Building Official (send applications here), building@golden.ca (The Town's directory lists the Building Official position as vacant, so confirm who is answering.)
- Phone: Building Official / Development Services, 250-344-2271 ext. 231
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **Needed for:** Any construction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition of a building or structure, including decks, porches, garages, carports, sheds, pools, wood-burning appliances, retaining walls over 1.5 m, and signs. Also adding a secondary suite or new kitchen, finishing a basement, and structural or plumbing changes.
- Source: [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
- Official wording: "A building permit is required for any construction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition of a" … "carports, workshops, sheds, greenhouses, swimming pools, wood burning appliances, retaining" … "walls over 1.5m in height and signs."
- Source: [Building and Demolition Permits, When you DO need a permit](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- Official wording: "Adding a secondary suite or new kitchen" … "Finishing a basement or converting a space to a bedroom" … "Building a deck over 2ft above grade"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not needed for:** Routine maintenance and repairs (painting, floor coverings, roofing, exterior siding, landscaping, sidewalks, fences) and buildings under 10 m² floor area; the work must still meet the BC Building Code and Town bylaws. Retaining structures under 1.5 m are outside the bylaw.
- Source: [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
- Official wording: "A Building Permit is not required for routine maintenance and repairs such as painting walls, floor" … "exterior siding, landscaping, sidewalks and fences and building under 10m2 floor"
- Source: [Building and Demolition Permits, When you DON'T need a permit](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- Official wording: "Constructing an accessory building less than or equal to 10m2. Check setbacks!"
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, s. 4.2](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "retaining structures less than 1.5 metres in height;"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Email the application form with the completed checklist and all required documents and drawings to building@golden.ca. The form is a fillable PDF on the Town website. No online permit portal is mentioned.
- Source: [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
- Official wording: "To apply for a building permit, please send an application form along with a completed checklist and" … "all required documents and drawings to building@golden.ca."
- Source: [Building and Demolition Permits, Building Permits](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- Official wording: "complete the fillable Building Permit Application (PDF)"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What to submit:** Application form, the checklist for the project (Part 9 new building, or simplified checklist for additions, garages and sheds), site plans, floor plans and other drawings. New buildings need a BC Energy Step Code energy model report. Part 3 or reserved-practice buildings need Letters of Assurance from an Architect and Engineer.
- Source: [Building and Demolition Permits, Building Permits](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- Official wording: "Specific documentation is required for your permit application as well as site plans, floor plans and others." … "The modelling report needs to be included in the Permit Application documents."
- Source: [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
- Official wording: "need to be accompanied by Letters of Assurance issued by an" … "Architect and Engineer as applicable"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The Town does not state a processing time.
- **Inspections:** The owner or agent must arrange an inspection by a building official with at least 24 hours' notice before covering listed work (footings, foundation, framing, insulation and so on). This does not apply to work covered by a registered professional's letter of assurance. Booking method is not stated.
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, s. 17.3](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "providing at least 24 hoars' advance notice to the Town" … "when the footing forms are complete, but prior to placing any concrete;" … "Subsections 17.3,17.4and17.5 donot applytoany aspectof workthatisthesubjectof a" … "registered professional's letter of assurance provided to the building official in accordance with"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Building Official / Development Services: building@golden.ca, 250-344-2271 ext. 231.
- Source: [Building Official](https://www.golden.ca/town-hall/department-directory/building-official)
- Official wording: "building@golden.ca 250 344-2271 ext. 231"
- Source: [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
- Official wording: "via the same email address or by phone at 250 344 2271 ext. 231 if you have questions or need"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Town of Golden Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012 (amended in 2022 by Bylaw No. 1465 for the BC Energy Step Code)
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, s. 1](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "Town of Golden Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299,2012"
- Source: [Building and Demolition Permits, Building Permits](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- Official wording: "Building Regulations Bylaw (Bylaw No. 1299, 2012 Building Regulations)"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
The Town of Golden reviews your drawings against the BC Building Code and the Town's [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299](), then inspects the work. The bylaw also says a permit is required whenever work it regulates is to be done.
A permit is needed for any construction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition of a building or structure. That includes decks, porches, garages, carports, sheds, pools, wood-burning appliances, signs and retaining walls over 1.5 m. It also covers adding a secondary suite or new kitchen, finishing a basement, and structural or plumbing changes.
No permit is needed for routine maintenance and repairs (painting, floor coverings, roofing, exterior siding, landscaping, sidewalks, fences) or for buildings under 10 m² of floor area. That work must still meet the BC Building Code and Town bylaws.
## Steps
1. Check the [Building and Demolition Permits]() page and the application guideline for your project type.
2. Fill in the fillable PDF application form and the checklist that matches your project.
3. Prepare site plans, floor plans and other drawings. New buildings need a BC Energy Step Code energy model report.
4. Email the form, checklist and all documents to building@golden.ca. No online permit portal is mentioned.
5. Pay the permit fee in full before the permit is issued.
6. Arrange inspections with the Building Official, with at least 24 hours' notice before covering listed work such as footings, foundation, framing and insulation.
## Good to know
- The 24-hour inspection notice does not apply to work covered by a registered professional's letter of assurance.
- The Town does not say how to book an inspection, so phone or email the Building Official.
- The bylaw may also ask for a title search made within 30 days before the application.
- The 10 m² limit is worded "less than or equal to" on the Town's web page and "under" in the guideline. Check with the Building Official if your building is close to 10 m².
## What you'll need
- Building permit application form (fillable PDF on the Town website)
- The checklist for your project (Part 9 new building, or the simplified checklist for additions, garages and sheds)
- Site plans, floor plans and other drawings
- BC Energy Step Code energy model report, for new buildings
- Letters of Assurance from an Architect and Engineer, for Part 3 or reserved-practice buildings
## Official forms and pages
- [Building and Demolition Permits, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
- [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
## Related questions
- [Golden building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Golden permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Golden secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/secondary-suite.md)
- [Golden fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/fence-rules.md)
- [Golden zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/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)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/building-permit.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/building-permit.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/building-permit.md)
## Sources
- [Building and Demolition Permits, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Official, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-hall/department-directory/building-official) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: "Golden fence rules: permits and height limits"
question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Building, renovating and your property
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owner_body: Town of Golden
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Golden fence rules: permits and height limits
**Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?
**Short answer:** In Golden you do not need a building permit for a fence, but it must meet the Zoning Bylaw. In a residential front yard the limit is 1.0 m; in other residential yards it is 2.0 m. Over-height fences can get a $100 bylaw notice.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** No permit fee. A fence over the permitted height or made of prohibited materials is a $100 bylaw notice ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days).
**How long:** No permit is needed, so there is no wait.
**Where:**
- Phone: Planning and Development, 250-344-2271
- Email: Director of Planning & Development, planner@golden.ca
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **Permit:** No building permit is needed for a fence: the Building Regulation Bylaw does not apply to fences. Fences must still meet the zoning rules on height and materials.
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, s. 4.2](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "this Bylaw does not apply to"
- Source: [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
- Official wording: "exterior siding, landscaping, sidewalks and fences and building under 10m2 floor"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, front yard:** 1.0 m in the front yard of a residential zone.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.4(2)(c)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "not exceed .0 m within a Front Yard Area of a residenti al Zone"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, side and rear yards:** 2.0 m in non-industrial zones (this covers residential side and rear yards); 3.0 m in industrial zones. Not allowed in the front yard of a commercial or industrial lot.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.4(2)(d), (e); 6.4(1)(b)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "not exceed 2.0 mn a non-industnalZote" … "not exceed 3.0 m in an industrial Zone." … "not be within a Front Yard Area on a commercial or industrial Lot;"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** No obstruction to visibility in the corner visibility triangle (6.0 m along each street lot line from the corner where two minor streets meet). A fence or landscaping over 1.0 m high counts as an obstruction; fences may not exceed 1.0 m there.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.3 and 6.4(2)(b)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "a Fence or Landscaping is considered to be an obstruction if over 1.0 m in height." … "not exceed 1.0 m within a Corner Visibility Triangle" … "connecting them 6.0 m, measured along the Street Lot Lines, from their point of"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other rules:** Height is measured from natural or approved grade to the highest part. Fences must match the main building in quality, design and materials; hedges count as fences; no razor wire; no barbed wire in non-industrial zones. A pool at ground level needs a fence at least 1.5 m high with a self-closing, lockable gate (the building bylaw says 1.8 m).
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.4](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "to the highest part of the Fence;" … "be consistent with the Principat Building tnregard to quality of construction," … "not consist of razor wtre;" … "not consist of barbedwire within a non-indusúialZone" … "d. if at Natural Grade or Approved Grade be enclosed by a minimum 1.5 m high" … "have at any opening within the required Fencing a self-closinggate that is lockable"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.4 (Fences) and s. 6.3 (Corner Visibility)
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.4](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1294,2011" … "6.4 Fences"
- Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule O](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "6.4 (1) Prohibited fence materials $100.00 $80.00 $120.00" … "6.4 (2) Fence exceeds permitted height $100.00 $80.00 $120.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
The Town's [Building Regulation Bylaw]() does not apply to fences, so no building permit is needed. Fences must still meet the height and material rules in section 6.4 of the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011]().
Height limits:
- Front yard of a residential zone: 1.0 m.
- Non-industrial zones (this covers residential side and rear yards): 2.0 m. The bylaw gives no separate side and rear limits.
- Industrial zones: 3.0 m.
- Front yard of a commercial or industrial lot: fences are not allowed.
Height is measured from natural or approved grade to the highest part of the fence.
## Steps
1. Find your zone (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Keep the fence within the height limit for your yard.
3. On a corner lot, keep a fence or landscaping clear of the corner visibility triangle (6.0 m along each street lot line from the corner where two minor streets meet). Over 1.0 m high counts as an obstruction there, so fences may not exceed 1.0 m.
4. Match the main building in quality, design and materials. Hedges count as fences.
## Good to know
- Razor wire is not allowed, and barbed wire is not allowed in non-industrial zones.
- A pool at ground level needs a fence at least 1.5 m high with a self-closing, lockable gate (the building bylaw says 1.8 m). Confirm with the Building Official; the pool itself needs a building permit.
- Retaining structures over 1.5 m high need a building permit.
- The posted zoning bylaw is the original 2011 text and does not include later amendments, so confirm limits with Development Services.
## Official forms and pages
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit.md)
- [Golden zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Golden permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/fence-rules.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/fence-rules.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fence-rules.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fence-rules.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/fence-rules.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/fence-rules.md)
## Sources
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule O (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Golden permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
**Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?
**Short answer:** In Golden a deck more than 2 ft above grade needs a Town building permit, and so does a new garage or carport. A shed or other building of 10 m² or less does not, but it must still meet zoning setbacks.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer. No separate fee is stated for exempt buildings.
**How long:** The Town does not state a processing time. Ask the Building Official.
**Where:**
- Email: Building Official, building@golden.ca
- Phone: Building Official / Development Services, 250-344-2271 ext. 231
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **Sheds:** A shed or other accessory building of 10 m² or less (Town web page; the guideline PDF says under 10 m²) does not need a building permit; check setbacks. Larger ones need a permit; the simplified checklist covers a new garage, shed or accessory building.
- Source: [Building and Demolition Permits, When you DON'T need a permit](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- Official wording: "Constructing an accessory building less than or equal to 10m2. Check setbacks!" … "Checklist for Part 9 Buildings (e.g. Additions or Changes in Occupancy or New Garage/Shed/Accessory Building)."
- Source: [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
- Official wording: "decks, porches, garages," … "carports, workshops, sheds, greenhouses, swimming pools, wood burning appliances, retaining"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Decks:** A deck more than 2 ft above grade needs a building permit, and so does adding a roof to a deck.
- Source: [Building and Demolition Permits, When you DO need a permit](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- Official wording: "Building a deck over 2ft above grade" … "Installing solar panels or adding a roof to an entry or deck"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Garages and carports:** A new garage or carport needs a building permit (the guideline lists both), unless the building is under 10 m². Enclosing a carport or changing a garage to living space also needs one.
- Source: [Building and Demolition Permits, When you DO need a permit](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- Official wording: "Enclosing your carport or changing your garage to a living space" … "Checklist for Part 9 Buildings (e.g. Additions or Changes in Occupancy or New Garage/Shed/Accessory Building)."
- Source: [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
- Official wording: "decks, porches, garages," … "floor area. Although the above work does not require a permit, owners are required to ensure that any" … "carports, workshops, sheds, greenhouses, swimming pools, wood burning appliances, retaining" … "occupancy and demolition off all buildings and structures including decks, porches, garages,"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning limits:** Accessory buildings in residential zones: not in the front or exterior-side yard; total floor area at most the lesser of 65 m² or 50% of the main building; no taller than the main building; no more than two. R1S: 6.0 m high, 1.5 m from rear and interior lot lines, 3.0 m from exterior lot line; lot coverage 40%.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.2](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "not be located within a Front Yard Area, or Exterior-Side Yard Area;" … "exceeding the lesser of 65 mz or 50o/o of the Ground Floor Area of the" … "not exceed the Builrling Height of the Principal Building; and" … "not exceed two per Principat Building." … "Accessory Buildings and Structures 6.0 m" … "Maximum Lot Coverage 40%" … "Exterior Lot Line 3.0 m"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Schedule C (R1S)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Accessory Buildings and Structures 6.0 m" … "Rear Lot Line 1.5 m"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Town of Golden Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012; Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (s. 6.2)
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, s. 1](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "Town of Golden Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299,2012"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.2](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "6.2 Accessory Buildings and Structures"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Building permits come from the Town under [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299](). Zoning rules in [Bylaw No. 1294]() apply on top of the permit rules.
- **Deck:** a deck more than 2 ft above grade needs a building permit, and so does adding a roof to a deck. Neither Town page says what applies to a deck at or under 2 ft.
- **Shed or other accessory building:** 10 m² or less does not need a building permit (the guideline says "under 10 m²"). Check setbacks. Larger ones need a permit.
- **Garage or carport:** a new one needs a permit unless the building is under 10 m². Enclosing a carport or changing a garage to living space also needs one.
## Steps
1. Work out the floor area and height of what you plan to build.
2. Check the zoning limits below, or ask Development Services.
3. If a permit is needed, use the simplified checklist for a new garage, shed or accessory building and email the application to building@golden.ca.
4. Pay the fee and arrange inspections (see the building-permit answer).
## Good to know
- Zoning limits for accessory buildings in residential zones: not in the front or exterior-side yard; total floor area at most the lesser of 65 m² or 50% of the main building; no taller than the main building; no more than two.
- In R1S: 6.0 m high, 1.5 m from rear and interior lot lines, 3.0 m from the exterior lot line, and 40% lot coverage. Other zones differ.
- The wildfire development permit area exempts sheds under 10 m² only if they are at least 10 m from the dwelling.
- The posted zoning bylaw is the original 2011 text with no amendments merged, so check with Development Services.
## What you'll need
- Building permit application form and the simplified checklist for additions, garages and sheds
## Official forms and pages
- [Building and Demolition Permits, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit.md)
- [Golden building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Golden zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Golden fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/fence-rules.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)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
## Sources
- [Building and Demolition Permits, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit Application Guideline 2026 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/BP%20Application-Guideline%20general%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost?"
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# Golden building permit fees
**Question:** How much does a building permit cost?
**Short answer:** In Golden a building permit costs $8 per $1,000 (or part) of construction value up to $100,000, then $6 per $1,000 above that, with a $40 minimum. Plumbing is $6 per fixture, minimum $25. Fees are in Schedule A of Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Building: $8 per $1,000 (or part) of estimated construction value up to $100,000, then $6 per $1,000 above that; minimum $40. Plumbing: $6 per fixture, minimum $25. Demolition $50. Moving a building $100. Temporary building $100. Re-inspection $50. Permit renewal $50. Solar or geothermal $25. Damage deposit $500 per single-family home (to $5,000). After-hours inspection $200 for the first 2 hours, then $100 per hour.
**How long:** The permit fee is paid in full before the permit is issued. Re-inspection charges are paid before further inspections.
**Where:**
- Email: Building Official, building@golden.ca
- Phone: Building Official / Development Services, 250-344-2271 ext. 231
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **Lowest fee:** $40 per permit application (minimum building permit fee).
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, Schedule A, item 1.3](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "1.3. A minimum fee of $40.00 per permit application; and"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** $8 per $1,000 (or part) of estimated construction value up to $100,000, then $6 per $1,000 (or part) above that; minimum $40. Starting work without a permit adds a charge: Schedule A says double the permit fee (up to $500), s. 12.6 says 25% of the fee (up to $500).
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, Schedule A, item 1](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "of the estimated construction value up to" … "1.2. $6.00 per $1,000.00 or part thereof thereafter," … "Double the permit fee, for any work undertaken on a project without a valid permit or" … "1.1. $8.00 per $1000.00, or pafithereof of the estimated construction value up to" … "1.4. Double the permit fee, for any work undertaken on a project without a valid permit or" … "the person must pay an additional charge equal to twenty-five pelcent (25 %)"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** None set. The Building Regulation Bylaw states no separate application or plan review fee.
- **Other fees:** Plumbing $6 per fixture (minimum $25); demolition $50; moving a building $100; temporary building $100; re-inspection $50; permit renewal $50; solar or geothermal $25. Damage deposit $500 per single-family home (to $5,000). After-hours inspection $200 for the first 2 hours, then $100 per hour.
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, Schedule A](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "fixture, with a minimum fee of $25.00." … "4. Demolition: To demolish a building or structure, the fee shall be $50.00." … "5. Moving: To move a building or structure, the fee shall be $100.00" … "8. Re-inspection: For the inspection of rejected work, the fee shall be $50.00" … "$500.00 for each Single Family Residence or for each residential unit in a" … "inspections outside normal office hours, the fee shall be $200 for the first"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued; re-inspection charges must be paid before further inspections.
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, s. 12.1, 12.4](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "calculated in accordance with Schedule A to this bylaw, must be paid in full prior to" … "a re-inspection charge as set out in Schedule A to this bylaw must be paid prior"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Town of Golden Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, Schedule A (Permit Fees)
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, s. 1](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "Town of Golden Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299,2012"
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, s. 12.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "calculated in accordance with Schedule A to this bylaw, must be paid in full prior to"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Fees are set in Schedule A of the Town's [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012](). The building permit fee is $8 per $1,000 (or part) of estimated construction value up to $100,000, then $6 per $1,000 (or part) above that. The minimum is $40 per permit application.
The bylaw states no separate application or plan-review fee.
Other fees in Schedule A: plumbing $6 per fixture (minimum $25); demolition $50; moving a building $100; temporary building $100; re-inspection $50; permit renewal $50; solar or geothermal $25; a damage deposit of $500 per single-family home (up to $5,000); and after-hours inspection $200 for the first 2 hours, then $100 per hour. Water turn-on, connection, meter deposit, landscaping security, parking payment in lieu and development cost charges may also apply.
## Steps
1. Estimate the construction value of your project.
2. Apply to the Building Official (see the building-permit answer).
3. The Town tells you the fee; pay it in full before the permit is issued.
4. Pay any re-inspection charge before further inspections.
## Good to know
- Starting work without a permit adds a charge. Schedule A says double the permit fee (up to $500 extra), but s. 12.6 says 25% of the fee (up to $500). The two parts of the bylaw differ, so confirm with the Town.
- A 5% reduction applies where letters of assurance are given (up to $500).
- Building without a permit can also bring a $500 bylaw notice under the Town's Bylaw Notice Enforcement bylaw.
- These fees come from the 2012 text as posted. No later fee schedule was found, so confirm the current amount with the Town.
- Payment methods for permits are not stated in the bylaw.
## Official forms and pages
- [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, Schedule A (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- [Building and Demolition Permits, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
## Related questions
- [Golden building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit.md)
- [Golden permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Golden secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/secondary-suite.md)
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit-fees.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/building-permit-fees.md)
## Sources
- [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Demolition Permits, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: "Golden zoning: find your zone and what it allows"
question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
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# Golden zoning: find your zone and what it allows
**Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?
**Short answer:** In Golden, zoning is set by Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, and the Town posts the zoning map as a PDF. No online address-search map was found. Because the posted map predates later rezonings, confirm your lot's zone with Development Services at 250-344-2271.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Not stated. No fee for a zoning enquiry is given on the Town pages we read.
**How long:** Not stated.
**Where:**
- Phone: Planning and Development, 250-344-2271
- Email: Director of Planning & Development, planner@golden.ca (Ext. 236.)
- Email: Planning Technician, colin.macphee@golden.ca (Ext. 240.)
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **How to find your zone:** The Town posts a zoning map as a PDF (Zoning Bylaw Map, Bylaw 1294, 2011), linked from its business licence page; Schedule A of the zoning bylaw is the zoning map. No online address-search map was found.
- Source: [Business Licences, Cannabis zoning](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences)
- Official wording: "View the zoning map"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Schedule A](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294,2011 Schedule A ZontngMap Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294,2011"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning bylaw:** Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (adopted August 2012). The posted copy shows no consolidation date and does not include later amendments.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Title and Section 10](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw 1294,2011" … "AUGUST ,2012, BY A TINANIMOUS"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What the zone controls:** For each zone: permitted and accessory uses, lot size and frontage, floor area ratio, lot coverage, yard setbacks and building heights. General rules on fences, accessory buildings, parking, landscaping and specific uses (suites, home businesses) apply across zones.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Schedule C (R1S)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Lot Area and Lot Frontage" … "Maximum Floor Area Ratio 0.45" … "Maximum Lot Coverage 40%" … "Minimum Yard Setbacks"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Planning and Development: 250-344-2271. Director of Planning & Development planner@golden.ca (ext. 236); Planning Technician colin.macphee@golden.ca (ext. 240).
- Source: [Planning and Development, Contact Information](https://www.golden.ca/town-hall/department-directory/planning-and-development)
- Official wording: "planner@golden.ca 250 344-2271 ext. 236" … "colin.macphee@golden.ca 250-344-2271 ext. 240"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Title](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw 1294,2011" … "Zoning Bylaw No. 1294,2011"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Golden's zoning is set by [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011]() (adopted August 2012). Schedule A of the bylaw is the zoning map, and the Town also links the Zoning Bylaw Map as a PDF from its business licence page. No online address-search map was found.
The posted copy shows no consolidation date and does not include later amendments. Later bylaws have changed zones, for example Bylaw No. 1492, 2024 rezoned all R1 lots to R1S.
For each zone the bylaw sets permitted and accessory uses, lot size and frontage, floor area ratio, lot coverage, yard setbacks and building heights. General rules on fences, accessory buildings, parking, landscaping and specific uses such as suites and home businesses apply across zones.
## Steps
1. Open the zoning map in the bylaw (Schedule A) and find your lot.
2. Read your zone's schedule for permitted uses and building limits.
3. Read the general rules in the bylaw that apply to your project.
4. Confirm the zone with Planning and Development before you plan, because the posted map predates later rezonings.
## Good to know
- Planning and Development: 250-344-2271. The Director of Planning & Development is at planner@golden.ca (ext. 236) and the Planning Technician at colin.macphee@golden.ca (ext. 240).
- The Town's Maps page had no content when we checked.
## Zones
31 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2021-11/Bylaw-1294-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/zoning/index.json
## Official forms and pages
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, with zoning map in Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- [Planning and Development, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-hall/department-directory/planning-and-development)
## Related questions
- [Golden building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit.md)
- [Golden fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/fence-rules.md)
- [Golden secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/secondary-suite.md)
- [Golden home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/home-based-business.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/zoning-lookup.md)
## Sources
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licences, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Planning and Development, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-hall/department-directory/planning-and-development) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden secondary suite and carriage house rules
question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Golden secondary suite and carriage house rules
**Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?
**Short answer:** In Golden a secondary suite is allowed as an accessory use in R1S, R1D, R2, R2A, R3, R5 and C5 zones, and a detached coach house or garden suite is allowed in most of them on a lot of at least 600 m². You need a building permit, and parking for three spaces in total.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Building permit fees apply; see the building-permit-fees answer. No separate suite fee is stated.
**How long:** The Town does not state a processing time. Ask the Building Official.
**Where:**
- Email: Building Official, building@golden.ca
- Phone: Planning and Development, 250-344-2271
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use in R1S (all former R1 lots since 2024), R1D, R2, R2A, R3, R5 and C5.
- Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1492, 2024, Bylaw 1492, 2024](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/137466/)
- Official wording: "to allow for" … "Residential zones by amending the zoning to RlS - Single"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Schedule C (R1S)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Secondary Residential Dwelling" … "Minimum Secondary Residential Dwelling 37 m2" … "Transition Commercial- C5" … "Secondary Residential Dwellings"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Schedule F (R2A)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Secondary Suite" … "Minimum Area of Secondary Suite 37 m2"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes in zones that list a Secondary Residential Dwelling (R1S, R1D, R2, R2A, R3, R5): a coach house (second storey over a garage or carport) or a garden suite (single storey), on a lot of at least 600 m². Also C5, but not on a lot with a commercial use.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 9.5(3)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "notbe on aLotless than 600 m'z"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Definitions](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Coach Houset' means a Detached Seconda¡y Residential Dwelling built on the Second" … "Garden Suite, is a Detached Secondary Residential Dwelling, limited to a single Storey."
- Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1378, 2017, Bylaw 1378, 2017, ss. 2.2 to 2.5](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/96210/)
- Official wording: "2.2 Thatthe accessory use of " Secondary Suite"be DELETED from sectionc) of Schedule F Twin" … "Residential Sensitive -R2A AND REPLACED with the accessory use of " Secondary Residential" … "2.4 Thatthe following be ADDED to section f Minimum Yard Setbacþs of Schedule F Twin Residential"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** One secondary dwelling per lot; no subdivision or strata. A suite may have up to three bedrooms. Zone schedules still set a 37 m² minimum. Bylaw 1437 (2020) removed the owner-occupancy rule and the earlier maximum size and separate-entrance rules.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 9.5(1)-(2)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "not exceed one Secondary Residential Dwellings per Lot;" … "be permitted on a Lot where a registered orwner is residing in the Principal" … "have a minimum Gross Floor Areaof 37 m2 and a maximum Gross Floor Area of" … "have a maximum of two bedrooms;"
- Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1437, 2020, Bylaw 1437, 2020, s. 2 (h), (i)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/126132/)
- Official wording: "h) Section 9.5 “Secondary Residential Dwellings” by deleting section 9.5. l(c), 9.5.2(a), and (c)" … "have a maximum of three bedrooms; and"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Parking:** One space for the suite plus two for the single detached dwelling (three in total).
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Table 8.1](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Secondary Residential Dwelling I per Dwelling Unit" … "Single Detached Dwelling 2 per Dwelling Unit"
- Source: [Secondary Suite Ready Dwellings bulletin](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/2022%20Bulletin%20-%20Secondary%20Suite%20Ready%20Dwellings.pdf)
- Official wording: "3 parking spaces.2 for the single detached dwelling and a third for the proposed suite."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permits:** A building permit is needed to add a secondary suite or new kitchen. The suite must meet the BC Building Code (fire separation, sound separation, egress windows, separate heating controls) and zoning.
- Source: [Building and Demolition Permits, When you DO need a permit](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
- Official wording: "Adding a secondary suite or new kitchen"
- Source: [Secondary Suite Ready Dwellings bulletin, Bulletin](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/2022%20Bulletin%20-%20Secondary%20Suite%20Ready%20Dwellings.pdf)
- Official wording: "With these measures installed it is relatively simple to convert the space to a legal secondary suite subject to" … "zoning and a future building permit."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 9.5 and zone schedules, as amended by Zoning Amendment Bylaws 1378 (2017), 1437 (2020) and 1492 (2024); Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 9.5](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "h. provide parking in accordance with Section I þarking and loadingregulationsl 9.5 SecondaryResidentialDwellings 1) Secondary Residential pwsllings, including both Secondary Suites and Secondary" … "THIS PAGE, INTENTIONALLY, HAS BEEN LEFT BLANK" … "Town of Golden ZoningBylaw No. 1294,2011 Table of Contents"
- Source: [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, s. 1](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/)
- Official wording: "Town of Golden Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299,2012"
- Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1437, 2020, Bylaw 1437, 2020](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/126132/)
- Official wording: "h) Section 9.5 “Secondary Residential Dwellings” by deleting section 9.5. l(c), 9.5.2(a), and (c)"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Golden's [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011](), as amended, allows a secondary suite as an accessory use in R1S (all former R1 lots since 2024), R1D, R2, R2A, R3, R5 and C5. A suite is inside a single detached dwelling.
A detached secondary dwelling is allowed in zones that list a Secondary Residential Dwelling (R1S, R1D, R2, R2A, R3, R5): a coach house (second storey over a garage or carport) or a garden suite (single storey), on a lot of at least 600 m². C5 also allows one, but not on a lot with a commercial use. A detached suite must reflect the principal building's form, be at least 4.0 m from it, and meet accessory building rules.
## Steps
1. Confirm your zone with Development Services (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Check the limits below, including parking.
3. Apply for a building permit to add the suite or new kitchen (see the building-permit answer).
4. Build to the BC Building Code and have the work inspected.
## Good to know
- Limits: one secondary dwelling per lot; no subdivision or strata. A suite may have up to three bedrooms. Zone schedules still set a 37 m² minimum.
- Bylaw 1437 (2020) removed the owner-occupancy rule and the earlier maximum size and separate-entrance rules.
- Parking: one space for the suite plus two for the single detached dwelling, three in total.
- The suite must meet the BC Building Code (fire separation, sound separation, egress windows, separate heating controls). The Town's Secondary Suite Ready Dwellings bulletin lists construction details.
- The Town pages do not say whether a development permit is also needed. Ask Development Services.
- The posted zoning bylaw does not merge later amendments, so confirm with the Town.
## What you'll need
- Building permit application and checklist
## Official forms and pages
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- [Secondary Suite Ready Dwellings bulletin (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/2022%20Bulletin%20-%20Secondary%20Suite%20Ready%20Dwellings.pdf)
- [Building and Demolition Permits, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits)
## Related questions
- [Golden building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit.md)
- [Golden building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Golden zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Golden short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/short-term-rental.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/secondary-suite.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/secondary-suite.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/secondary-suite.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/secondary-suite.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/secondary-suite.md)
## Sources
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1492, 2024 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/137466/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1437, 2020 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/126132/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1378, 2017 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/96210/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Secondary Suite Ready Dwellings bulletin (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/2022%20Bulletin%20-%20Secondary%20Suite%20Ready%20Dwellings.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Demolition Permits, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/building-demolition-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/63302/) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden tree removal rules and permits
question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Building, renovating and your property
owner: municipal
owner_body: Town of Golden
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Golden tree removal rules and permits
**Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property?
**Short answer:** In Golden no private-property tree-cutting bylaw was found, so cutting a tree alone does not appear to need a permit. Near creeks, lakes and wetlands, development needs a development permit and existing trees are to be kept where feasible. Trees on a boulevard are protected.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** No tree permit fee is stated. Damaging a boulevard tree or shrub is a $100 bylaw notice ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days).
**How long:** Not stated. No tree permit exists in the documents we read.
**Where:**
- Phone: Planning and Development, 250-344-2271
- Email: Director of Planning & Development, planner@golden.ca
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **When a permit is needed:** No private-property tree-cutting bylaw was found. In the Riparian development permit area (within 30 m of creeks, lakes and wetlands), new development including land alteration needs a development permit, and existing trees and native vegetation are to be retained where feasible.
- Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1516, 2026, s. 6 and 6.5](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/Bylaw%201516%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Bylaw%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20PKG%20adopted.pdf)
- Official wording: "An owner of land located within a DPA must obtain a development permit before" … "The Riparian Development Permit Area applies to the lands identified on Schedule D." … "Existing trees and native vegetation within the riparian assessment area are to be"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exemptions:** Riparian development permit area exemptions include emergency action on hazardous trees, repair of existing fences, small detached accessory buildings under 10 m², and farm use in the ALR.
- Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1516, 2026, s. 6.5 Exemptions](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/Bylaw%201516%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Bylaw%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20PKG%20adopted.pdf)
- Official wording: "hazardous trees, needed to protect" … "Any farm use as defined in the Agriculture Land Commission Act on land located in" … "The repair of existing fences or the construction of small, detached accessory"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Replacement trees:** Where a development permit and landscaping are required, mature trees are to be kept; if that is not possible, removal, moving or replacement with comparable mature trees must satisfy the Manager of Development Services before removal.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 7.1(1), 7.2(6)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Mature trees are to be retained on site, however, should that not be possible, the removal," … "comparable mature trees shall be in a manner," … "Landscaping and Screening Regulations shall apply to Development requiring a Development Permit."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **City trees:** Nobody may destroy or injure any tree, shrub, flower or other growing thing on a boulevard. Owners must trim trees and shrubs on their property so they do not block the street, sidewalk or boulevard.
- Source: [Traffic, Parking and Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024, s. 11.6, 11.7](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf)
- Official wording: "A person must not at any time destroy or injure any tree, shrub, flower, foliage, or other" … "must cause all trees, shrubs or other"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $100 for damaging a tree or shrub on a boulevard ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days). No fine for cutting a private tree was found.
- Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule F, Schedule F, s. 11.6](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "11.6 Damage tree/shrub 100.00 80.00 120.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024 (boulevard trees, s. 11.6); Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1516, 2026 (development permit areas)
- Source: [Traffic, Parking and Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024, s. 11.6](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf)
- Official wording: "11.6 A person must not at any time destroy or injure any tree, shrub, flower, foliage, or other"
- Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1516, 2026, s. 6](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/Bylaw%201516%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Bylaw%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20PKG%20adopted.pdf)
- Official wording: "Development Permit Areas (DPA) are used to shape new development on a site-specific"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
No private-property tree-cutting bylaw was found in the Town's Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, Traffic Bylaw or bylaw list. Some rules still apply.
In the Riparian development permit area (within 30 m of creeks, lakes and wetlands), new development including land alteration needs a development permit, and existing trees and native vegetation are to be retained where feasible. The [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1516, 2026]() does not say plainly that cutting a tree alone counts as development, so ask Development Services.
Where a development permit and landscaping are required, mature trees are to be kept. If that is not possible, removal, moving or replacement with comparable mature trees must satisfy the Manager of Development Services before removal.
## Steps
1. Check whether your lot is within 30 m of a creek, lake or wetland.
2. If so, phone or email Development Services before cutting.
3. If the tree is on a boulevard, do not cut or injure it.
## Good to know
- Exemptions in the riparian area include emergency action on hazardous trees, repair of existing fences, small detached accessory buildings under 10 m², and farm use in the ALR.
- Under the [Traffic, Parking and Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482](), nobody may destroy or injure any tree, shrub, flower or other growing thing on a boulevard.
- Owners must trim trees and shrubs on their property so they do not block the street, sidewalk or boulevard.
- No fine for cutting a private tree was found.
## Official forms and pages
- [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1516, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/Bylaw%201516%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Bylaw%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20PKG%20adopted.pdf)
- [Traffic, Parking and Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Golden building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit.md)
- [Golden unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/unsightly-property.md)
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/tree-removal.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/tree-removal.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/tree-removal.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/tree-removal.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/tree-removal.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/tree-removal.md)
## Sources
- [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1516, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/Bylaw%201516%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Bylaw%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20PKG%20adopted.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Traffic, Parking and Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule F (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/) (read 2026-11-08)
_Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Town of Golden. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/tree-removal/_
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title: "Golden garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits"
question: "When is garbage collected in Golden, and what are the rules for bins and limits?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
owner: municipal
owner_body: Town of Golden
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Golden garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits
**Question:** When is garbage collected in Golden, and what are the rules for bins and limits?
**Short answer:** In Golden, garbage (black bin) is collected weekly and recycling (blue bin) every two weeks. Recycling is picked up Tuesdays; garbage Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on your zone. Put bins out between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. The 2026 base fee is $133.79.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** 2026: $133.79 combined annual base fee ($110.37 garbage plus $23.42 recycling). 2027: $140.10. Billed on the annual utility bill, which arrives in February. An additional bin by permit has the same base fees.
**How long:** Garbage weekly; recycling every two weeks. Bins out before 8 a.m. on collection day.
**Where:**
- Online: Garbage & Recycling (2026 Curbside Collection Calendar & Map), https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling
- Phone: Town of Golden (Public Works), 250-344-2271
## Key facts
- **How often:** Garbage (black bin) weekly; recycling (blue bin) every two weeks. No curbside organics collection is mentioned: kitchen waste and food products go in the black garbage bin.
- Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Scheduling; What goes where](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling)
- Official wording: "Garbage (black bin) collection occurs weekly and recycling (blue bin) is collected every two weeks." … "Kitchen waste and food products"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Finding your day:** Check the 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar & Map on the Town's Garbage & Recycling page. Recycling is picked up on Tuesdays; garbage on Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on your zone on the pickup-zones map. Everything is out before 8 a.m.
- Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Scheduling](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling)
- Official wording: "The curbside collection calendar, a map, and a link to our bylaw (which includes information on fees) can be viewed below"
- Source: [2026 Curbside Collection Calendar and Map, Calendar p. 1-2](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026%20TOG%20Curbside%20Calendar%20and%20Map%20-%20V2.pdf)
- Official wording: "Tuesday = RECYCLING" … "Wednesday/Thursday = GARBAGE" … "*All Garbage/Recycling to be out before 8 am"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Carts:** Each parcel gets one bear-resistant black garbage bin and one blue recycling bin, owned by the Town. One extra of each may be approved for an annual fee. Email Public Works about broken clips or bins; wear and tear is replaced free, misuse is charged. (Sources differ: Cart sizes are not stated. Replacement cost differs: the bylaw's Schedule A sets $235 (condemned garbage container) and $130 (condemned recycling container); the Town's page says $165 for a new container. The bylaw is followed.)
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Town of Golden Waste Management and Collection Services, s. 4.3, 4.4](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf)
- Official wording: "The Town shall supply every Parcel with one (1) Container for use by Residents for" … "a maximum of" … "additional annual, non-refundable Fee shall"
- Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Bins](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling)
- Official wording: "please email Public Works with your address and detailed information" … "The Town will replace broken clips and containers due to general wear and tear."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Setting carts out:** Put the bin out unlocked between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on collection day, at the curb, not on a sidewalk or blocking traffic. Relock it and take it out of sight within 24 hours of pickup.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Town of Golden Waste Management and Collection Services, s. 4.10](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf)
- Official wording: "no earlier than 5:00 a.m. and no later than" … "8:00 a.m. on each Waste Collection Day" … "within 24 hours of it being emptied by the Waste"
- Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Bins](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling)
- Official wording: "On the morning of your garbage pick-up day, put your bin out"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits and extra garbage:** Only one garbage bin and one recycling bin may be set out (unless the Town authorizes more). Waste must be inside a fully closed bin; garbage in other containers is not collected. No extra bag or tag program is stated.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Town of Golden Waste Management and Collection Services, s. 4.11](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf)
- Official wording: "more than one (1) Container each for Domestic Waste and Recyclable" … "unless inside a fully closed Container" … "Placing a Container that is not fully closed will result in the Container not being"
- Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Bins](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling)
- Official wording: "Garbage or recycling placed in anything other than the provided bins will not be collected."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** 2026: $133.79 combined annual base fee ($110.37 garbage plus $23.42 recycling). 2027: $140.10. It is billed on the annual utility bill, which arrives in February. An additional bin by permit has the same base fees.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Town of Golden Waste Management and Collection Services, Schedule A](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf)
- Official wording: "2026" … "$133.79" … "The same Base Fees shall be again applied to any Parcel having an additional Domestic"
- Source: [Garbage & Recycling](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling)
- Official wording: "This service is paid for through utility bills that arrive annually in February."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Town of Golden Waste Management and Collection Services
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Town of Golden Waste Management and Collection Services, s. 1.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf)
- Official wording: "Bylaw No. 1496 2025 Town of Golden Waste" … "Management and Collection Services."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Under [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025](), each parcel gets one bear-resistant black garbage bin and one blue recycling bin, owned by the Town. The bins stay with the address. One extra of each may be approved for an annual fee. Garbage is collected weekly and recycling every two weeks, by a contractor. No curbside organics collection is mentioned: kitchen waste and food products go in the black garbage bin.
## Steps
1. Find your day on the [2026 Curbside Collection Calendar and Map](). Recycling is picked up on Tuesdays; garbage on Wednesdays or Thursdays, depending on your zone.
2. Put the bin out unlocked between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on collection day, at the curb, not on a sidewalk or blocking traffic.
3. Relock it and take it out of sight within 24 hours of pickup.
4. For a broken clip or bin, email Public Works with your address and details. Wear and tear is replaced free; damage from misuse is charged.
## Good to know
- Only one garbage bin and one recycling bin may be set out, unless the Town authorizes more. Waste must be inside a fully closed bin; garbage in other containers is not collected. No extra bag or tag program is stated.
- No weight or volume limit and no cart sizes were found.
- Replacement cost: the bylaw sets $235 (condemned garbage container) and $130 (condemned recycling container). The Town's page says $165 for a new container. The bylaw is followed here, so confirm the amount with the Town.
- The fee is billed on your annual utility bill, which arrives in February.
## Official forms and pages
- [Garbage & Recycling, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling)
- [2026 Curbside Collection Calendar and Map (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026%20TOG%20Curbside%20Calendar%20and%20Map%20-%20V2.pdf)
- [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Waste Management and Collection Services (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/yard-waste.md)
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/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)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/garbage-collection.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/garbage-collection.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/garbage-collection.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/garbage-collection.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/garbage-collection.md)
## Sources
- [Garbage & Recycling, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-08)
- [2026 Curbside Collection Calendar and Map, Town of Golden (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026%20TOG%20Curbside%20Calendar%20and%20Map%20-%20V2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Town of Golden Waste Management and Collection Services (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
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# Golden yard waste collection and drop-off
**Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, the Town offers free yard waste pickup twice a year (Spring and Fall Roundups), and the Golden Landfill accepts yard waste year-round for cars, SUVs, pick-ups and single-axle trailers. Both are free, with no registration.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Free: the Spring and Fall roundups, and landfill drop-off of yard waste by car, SUV, pick-up or single-axle trailer. A Regional District notice about a tipping fee for large yard waste loads is linked from the Town's page.
**How long:** Two roundup days a year. Dates change each year; check the Town's Yard Waste page.
**Where:**
- Online: Yard Waste, Town of Golden (roundup dates), https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling/yard-waste
- In person: Golden Landfill (run by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District), 350 Golden-Donald Upper Rd, Golden, BC
- Phone: Town of Golden, 250-344-2271
## Key facts
- **Curbside collection:** The Town offers free yard waste pickup days twice a year (Spring and Fall Roundups). Put yard waste in containers, compostable bags or bundles at your regular curbside spot before 8 a.m. on the day; the black bin may be used if it holds no garbage. No registration needed.
- Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling/yard-waste)
- Official wording: "The Town of Golden offers free yard waste pickup days twice annually" … "place yard waste in containers, compostable bags or bundles at their regular curbside collection area before 8 a.m." … "No registration is required." … "If residents wish to use their black garbage container, please ensure it does not contain garbage before adding yard waste."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to set it out:** Grass clippings, leaves, tree cones, branches, shrubs and bushes up to eight inches in diameter and eight feet long. Bags must be compostable. Bundle prunings.
- Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling/yard-waste)
- Official wording: "These items must not exceed eight inches in diameter or eight feet in length." … "Bagged yard waste must be in a compostable bag for pickup." … "Please bundle prunings to make it easier and faster for us to collect."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Drop-off:** Golden Landfill, 350 Golden-Donald Upper Rd, accepts yard waste year-round for cars, SUVs, pick-up trucks and single-axle trailers.
- Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling/yard-waste)
- Official wording: "The Golden Landfill accepts yard waste year-round at no cost for those in a car, SUV, pick-up truck or with a single-axle trailer."
- Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Questions?](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling)
- Official wording: "350 Golden-Donald Upper Rd"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cost:** Free: the Spring and Fall roundups, and landfill drop-off of yard waste by car, SUV, pick-up or single-axle trailer.
- Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling/yard-waste)
- Official wording: "offers free yard waste pickup days twice annually" … "at no cost for those in a car, SUV, pick-up truck or with a single-axle trailer"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not accepted:** Roundup is for yard waste only: no other waste, including construction wood waste. Items over eight inches wide or eight feet long, loose material, and non-compostable bags are not picked up.
- Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling/yard-waste)
- Official wording: "No other types of waste will be accepted, including construction wood waste." … "Items exceeding these maximum dimensions will not be picked-up." … "Any yard waste not placed in containers, bags, or bundled at the curb will not be picked up."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Town of Golden Waste Management and Collection Services (yard waste may be composted on your own parcel, s. 3.2)
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Town of Golden Waste Management and Collection Services, s. 1.1, 3.2](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf)
- Official wording: "Bylaw No. 1496 2025 Town of Golden Waste" … "any Person may dispose of Yard Waste on their Parcel in"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
The Town offers free yard waste pickup days twice a year, the Spring and Fall Roundups. No registration is needed. Roundup dates change each year, so check the Town's [Yard Waste page]() for the current dates. The [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1496, 2025]() also allows you to dispose of yard waste on your own parcel in a way that enables composting. Yard waste in the black garbage bin is not collected.
## Steps
1. Put yard waste in containers, compostable bags or bundles at your regular curbside spot before 8 a.m. on roundup day. The black bin may be used if it holds no garbage.
2. Accepted: grass clippings, leaves, tree cones, branches, shrubs and bushes up to eight inches in diameter and eight feet long. Bags must be compostable. Bundle prunings.
3. Or take it to the Golden Landfill, 350 Golden-Donald Upper Rd. It accepts yard waste year-round for cars, SUVs, pick-up trucks and single-axle trailers. The landfill is run by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and its hours are on the Regional District site.
## Good to know
- Roundup is for yard waste only: no other waste, including construction wood waste.
- Not picked up: items over eight inches wide or eight feet long, loose material, and non-compostable bags.
- The Town's page links a Regional District notice about a tipping fee for large yard waste loads. Check it before bringing a big load.
## Official forms and pages
- [Yard Waste, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling/yard-waste)
- [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Waste Management and Collection Services (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/garbage-collection.md)
- [Golden backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/backyard-fire.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/yard-waste.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/yard-waste.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/yard-waste.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/yard-waste.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/yard-waste.md)
- [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/yard-waste.md)
## Sources
- [Yard Waste, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Garbage & Recycling, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Town of Golden Waste Management and Collection Services (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Water, sewer, roads and snow
owner: municipal
owner_body: Town of Golden
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# Golden watering restrictions
**Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, the lawn and garden watering restrictions apply all year. Odd-numbered addresses water on odd days and even-numbered addresses on even days, 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Watering outside the rules is a $50 bylaw notice.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Bylaw notice: $50 ($30 if paid within 14 days, $70 after 28 days). No permit fee found for a Watering Variance Permit.
**How long:** A Watering Variance Permit lasts no longer than 21 days.
**Where:**
- Online: Watering Restrictions, Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/watering-restrictions
- Phone: Town of Golden, 250-344-2271
## Key facts
- **When restrictions apply:** The lawn and garden watering restrictions apply throughout the year. The Director of Public Works may temporarily change or suspend them for weather, electrical outage or conservation.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026 Town of Golden Water System Rates and Regulations, s. 8.3, 8.4](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/149664/Bylaw%20No.%201504,%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Water%20System%20Rates%20_%20Regulations.pdf)
- Official wording: "the watering of lawns and gardens is restricted" … "throughout the year as follows:" … "The Director of Public Works may, by notice to the Director of Corporate Services and" … "alter any aspect of the watering restriction"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Sprinkling schedule:** Odd-numbered addresses water on odd days of the month; even-numbered addresses on even days. Hours: 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Automatic irrigation systems: midnight to 6 a.m. only, on the matching odd or even day.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026 Town of Golden Water System Rates and Regulations, s. 8.3(a)-(d)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/149664/Bylaw%20No.%201504,%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Water%20System%20Rates%20_%20Regulations.pdf)
- Official wording: "except on the odd numbered days of the month during the" … "hours of 4am to 10am and 7pm to 10pm" … "hours of midnight to 6am in accordance with the even and odd"
- Source: [Watering Restrictions](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/watering-restrictions)
- Official wording: "Odd numbered addresses water on odd days" … "In the morning between 4 and 10 a.m."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Allowed at any time:** Hand watering of plants with a hose that has a working spring-loaded shut-off nozzle, or with a hand-held container, is allowed at any time. The Town itself is exempt.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026 Town of Golden Water System Rates and Regulations, s. 8.3(e), (f)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/149664/Bylaw%20No.%201504,%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Water%20System%20Rates%20_%20Regulations.pdf)
- Official wording: "hand watering of plants using a hose with a working spring-loaded shut-off nozzle or a" … "hand-held container is allowed at any time." … "The Town of Golden is exempt from the watering restrictions set out in this section."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **New lawns:** Apply to the Director of Public Works for a Watering Variance Permit for new sod, a newly seeded lawn or similar new landscaping. It lasts no longer than 21 days and must be displayed on the property frontage.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026 Town of Golden Water System Rates and Regulations, s. 8.6, 8.8](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/149664/Bylaw%20No.%201504,%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Water%20System%20Rates%20_%20Regulations.pdf)
- Official wording: "Watering Variance Permit" … "for a period of no longer than 21 days" … "must be prominently"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $50 ($30 if paid within 14 days; $70 after 28 days) for watering outside the permitted days or hours.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026 Town of Golden Water System Rates and Regulations, Schedule, s. 8.3 a., b.](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/149664/Bylaw%20No.%201504,%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Water%20System%20Rates%20_%20Regulations.pdf)
- Official wording: "Watering outside of permitted time. $50.00 $30.00 $70.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Water System Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1504, 2026
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026 Town of Golden Water System Rates and Regulations, s. 1.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/149664/Bylaw%20No.%201504,%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Water%20System%20Rates%20_%20Regulations.pdf)
- Official wording: "Water System Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1504, 2026."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Under [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026](), the lawn and garden watering restrictions apply throughout the year. The Director of Public Works may temporarily change or suspend them for weather, an electrical outage or conservation. Check the Town's [Watering Restrictions]() page for any current change.
## The schedule
- Odd-numbered addresses water on odd days of the month; even-numbered addresses on even days.
- Hours: 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Automatic irrigation systems: midnight to 6 a.m. only, on the matching odd or even day.
## Steps
1. Hand watering is allowed at any time with a hose that has a working spring-loaded shut-off nozzle, or with a hand-held container.
2. For new sod, a newly seeded lawn or similar new landscaping, apply to the Director of Public Works for a Watering Variance Permit. It lasts no longer than 21 days and must be displayed on the property frontage.
## Good to know
- Watering outside the permitted days or hours is a $50 bylaw notice ($30 if paid within 14 days, $70 after 28).
- The Town itself is exempt from the restrictions. No separate exemption for food gardens was found.
- The Town's page still mentions spring and summer conservation and links older bylaws. The current bylaw says the restrictions apply all year, so confirm with the Town.
## Official forms and pages
- [Watering Restrictions, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/watering-restrictions)
- [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026 Water System Rates and Regulations (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/149664/Bylaw%20No.%201504,%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Water%20System%20Rates%20_%20Regulations.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/water-restrictions.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/water-restrictions.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/water-restrictions.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/water-restrictions.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/water-restrictions.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/water-restrictions.md)
## Sources
- [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026 Town of Golden Water System Rates and Regulations (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/149664/Bylaw%20No.%201504,%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Water%20System%20Rates%20_%20Regulations.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Watering Restrictions, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/watering-restrictions) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: "Golden dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence in Golden, and what does it cost?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
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# Golden dog licences: fees and how to get one
**Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Golden, and what does it cost?
**Short answer:** In Golden, dog licences are issued by the Town at Town Hall. A licence for a spayed or neutered dog is $20 if paid before February 1 and $30 after; for a dog that is not, $50 before February 1 and $70 after. Seniors get 50% off.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Spayed or neutered: $20 before February 1, $30 on or after. Not spayed or neutered: $50 before February 1, $70 on or after. Seniors 50% off. Service dog or police dog: no charge. Replacement tag $10. Aggressive dog $100 ($125 from February 1); vicious or dangerous dog $350 ($400 from February 1). Unlicenced dog fine: $70.
**How long:** A licence is valid for the calendar year and expires December 31. The lower fee applies if you pay before February 1.
**Where:**
- In person: Town Hall (buy or renew), 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
- Phone: Town of Golden, 250-344-2271
- Online: Dog Licencing Program (renew online, application form), https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program
## Key facts
- **Licence required:** Yes. Every owner of a dog who lives in the Town more than 30 days in a year must get a dog licence before the dog reaches 4 months old. No licence is issued to anyone under 18. (Sources differ: The bylaw (in force since March 2026) is followed. The Town's licencing page still says the licence must be obtained on or before the first business day of January for each dog over 4 months; the bylaw sets no January deadline, but fees rise on February 1.)
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 11.1, 11.6](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Every Owner of a dog who resides in the Town for more than thirty (30) days within a year" … "must obtain a Dog Licence before the dog reaches the age of four (4) months" … "must not issue a Dog Licence to, or in the name of, any person under 18 years of age"
- Source: [Dog Licencing Program](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program)
- Official wording: "must obtain an annual licence on or before the first business day of January for each dog owned over the age of 4 months"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Issued by:** The Town of Golden, at Town Hall (810 9th Ave. South).
- Source: [Dog Licencing Program](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program)
- Official wording: "You can purchase or renew a dog licence at Town Hall, located at 810 9th Ave. South"
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 11.1, 11.10](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "The Dog License fees payable under this Bylaw are set out in Schedule"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $20 if paid before February 1; $30 on or after February 1. A veterinarian's certificate of spaying or neutering must come with the application. Seniors get a 50% discount.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, Schedule B; s. 11.3](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Dog1 (spayed or neutered) $ 20.00 $ 30.00" … "Seniors 50% discount" … "a certificate signed by a Veterinarian"
- Source: [Dog Licencing Program, Dog licence fees](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program)
- Official wording: "Dog1 (spayed or neutered) | $ 20.00 | $ 30.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $50 if paid before February 1; $70 on or after February 1. Seniors get a 50% discount.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, Schedule B](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Dog, Intact $ 50.00 $ 70.00" … "Seniors 50% discount"
- Source: [Dog Licencing Program, Dog licence fees](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program)
- Official wording: "Dog, Intact1 | $ 50.00 | $ 70.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees and discounts:** Service dog or police dog: no charge (a Guide Dog or Service Dog certificate must come with the application). Replacement tag $10. Aggressive dog $100 ($125 from Feb. 1); vicious or dangerous dog $350 ($400 from Feb. 1). Impound fee for an unlicenced dog $75 plus the impound fee.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, Schedule B; s. 11.9](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Service Dog/Police Dog No charge No charge" … "Replacement tag $ 10.00 $ 10.00" … "$75.00 Unlicenced dog (plus impoundment fee)" … "must include a copy of the Guide Dog or Service Dog certification"
- Source: [Dog Licencing Program, Dog licence fees](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program)
- Official wording: "Service Dog/Police Dog | No charge | No charge"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** Licences are valid for the calendar year and expire December 31. The lower fee applies if paid before February 1.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 11.2; Schedule B](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "must expire on the 31st day of December in the calendar year in which the Dog Licence was issued" … "Licences are valid for the calendar year, from January 1 to December 31"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to get one:** Buy or renew in person at Town Hall (810 9th Ave. South), or renew online using the three-digit dog licence number. A dog licence application form is on the Town's page. Phone 250-344-2271.
- Source: [Dog Licencing Program](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program)
- Official wording: "You can purchase or renew a dog licence at Town Hall" … "renew your dog licence online using your three-digit dog license number" … "please contact us at 250-344-2271"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice: $70 ($50 if paid within 14 days; $90 if paid after 28 days). Not putting the licence tag on the dog is also $70.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, Schedule A, s. 11.1, 11.4](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Unlicenced dog $ 70.00 $ 50.00 $ 90.00" … "Fail to affix dog licence $ 70.00 $ 50.00 $ 90.00"
- Source: [Dog Licencing Program, Fines](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program)
- Official wording: "There are fines for having an unlicenced dog ($70)"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 1.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
The Town of Golden issues dog licences under [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026](). Every owner of a dog who lives in the Town more than 30 days in a year must get a licence before the dog reaches 4 months old. No licence is issued to anyone under 18.
## Steps
1. Buy or renew in person at Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South. You can also renew online with the three-digit dog licence number on your tag.
2. For a new licence, fill out the application form on the Town's [Dog Licencing Program]() page.
3. For the lower fee, bring a veterinarian's certificate showing the dog is spayed or neutered.
4. For no charge as a service dog, bring the Guide Dog or Service Dog certificate.
5. Put the licence tag on your dog.
## Good to know
- Pay before February 1 for the lower fee. The licence expires December 31.
- Seniors get a 50% discount. The bylaw does not say what age counts as a senior.
- A replacement tag is $10.
- Aggressive dogs cost $100 ($125 from February 1). Vicious or dangerous dogs cost $350 ($400 from February 1).
- An unlicenced dog can bring a $70 bylaw notice ($50 if paid within 14 days, $90 after 28). Not putting the tag on the dog is also $70.
- The Town's page still says the licence is due by the first business day of January. The bylaw sets no January deadline, so confirm with the Town.
## What you'll need
- Veterinarian's certificate of spaying or neutering, for the lower fee
- Guide Dog or Service Dog certificate, for no charge
## Official forms and pages
- [Dog Licencing Program, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program)
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Golden](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/how-many-pets.md)
- [Golden rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/dog-licence.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/dog-licence.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-licence.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-licence.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dog-licence.md)
## Sources
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Dog Licencing Program, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program) (read 2026-11-08)
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# Golden dog leash rules and off-leash areas
**Question:** Where can dogs be off leash in Golden, and what are the leash rules?
**Short answer:** In Golden, a dog must not be at large. Off your property it must be on a leash and under control, except in a posted off-leash area. The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. A dog at large is a $70 bylaw notice.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Dog at large: $70 bylaw notice ($50 if paid within 14 days, $90 after 28 days).
**How long:** Not applicable.
**Where:**
- Online: Responsible Pet Ownership, Town of Golden (off-leash map), https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-344-2271 ext. 234
## Key facts
- **Leash rule:** A dog must not be at large. Off the owner's property it must be on a leash and under control, except in a posted off-leash area, where the owner carries a leash, keeps control and keeps line of sight. The Town's page also says dogs are 'free to be off leash' elsewhere, which the bylaw does not allow. (Sources differ: The bylaw also defines 'Under Control' as physical restraint by hand, voice command or electronic device, and sets on-leash areas in a Schedule C map (graphic; no text). The Town's page also says dogs elsewhere 'are free to be off leash' if in eyesight and under control; this appears to refer to the off-leash areas, so the bylaw (leash or control required off the owner's property) is followed. Aggressive dogs must be on a leash at all times in public.)
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 14.4; "At Large"](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "must not cause, permit, allow, or fail to prevent that Animal to be At Large within the Town" … "except Dogs in areas and at times specifically designated by a posted notice to be a Dog Off-Leash area" … "not restrained by means of a Leash where the Animal is on Public Property or private property other than property owned or occupied by the Owner of that Animal" … "The Owner of an Animal must not cause, permit, allow, or fail to prevent that Animal to be At Large within the Town, except Dogs in areas and at times specifically designated by a posted notice to be a Dog Off-Leash area."
- Source: [Responsible Pet Ownership](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership)
- Official wording: "Unless you are in a designated off-leash area, including parks with seasonal restrictions, dogs must be on leash in the community at all times."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Maximum leash length:** None set. Golden's bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs.
- **Off-leash areas:** Five designated off-leash areas and two off-leash trail areas, shown on the Town's off-leash map and marked by Town signs. In them the owner must carry a leash, keep the dog under control and keep a clear line of sight to it. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in them.
- Source: [Responsible Pet Ownership](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership)
- Official wording: "There are five designated off-leash areas, and two off-leash trail areas for your dog to exercise and play in the community."
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 14.5; "Off-Leash Area"; s. 9.1(c)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "carries a Leash;" … "maintains a clear line of sight to the Dog at all times" … "a sign is posted by the Town indicating a specific geographic area where an Animal may be in a public place and not be restrained by a Leash" … "not cause, permit, allow, or fail to prevent the Dog to enter an Off-Leash area"
- Source: [Off-leash dog map, Off-leash dog areas map](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Infographic%20Dog%20Map%208.5%20x%2011%202026.pdf)
- Official wording: "There are 5 designated off-leash areas and 2 off-leash trail areas."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** Keith King Memorial Park/Ball Diamonds: from April 1 to Sept. 30 no dogs on sports fields (dogs only on the sidelines, on leash); from Oct. 1 to March 31 dogs allowed on leash.
- Source: [Off-leash dog map, Off-leash dog areas map](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Infographic%20Dog%20Map%208.5%20x%2011%202026.pdf)
- Official wording: "April 1 - Sept. 30: No dogs allowed on sports fields. Dogs are only allowed on the sidelines and on leash." … "Oct. 1 - March 31: Dogs permitted on leash."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cleaning up:** The owner must immediately remove the dog's excrement and put it in a suitable refuse container, whether in a public place or on private property without the owner's consent. The Town provides free pet waste bags at stations around town.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 16.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "must immediately remove the excrement and dispose of it in a suitable refuse container"
- Source: [Responsible Pet Ownership](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership)
- Official wording: "The Town provides biodegradable pet waste bags at 20 stations around Golden."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Bylaw notice: dog at large $70 ($50 if paid within 14 days; $90 after 28 days). Failing to carry a leash, keep control or keep line of sight in an off-leash area: $70 each.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, Schedule A, s. 14.4, 14.5](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Dog at large $ 70.00 $ 50.00 $ 90.00" … "Fail to carry leash in off-leash area $ 70.00 $ 50.00 $ 90.00"
- Source: [Dog Licencing Program, Fines](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program)
- Official wording: "There are fines for your dog being at large ($70)"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 1.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Under [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026](), a dog must not be at large. Off the owner's property it must be on a leash and under control. The exception is a posted off-leash area. The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. Only an aggressive dog's leash is capped, at 1.2 m with no retractable leash.
## Steps
1. Check the Town's [off-leash map]() for the five designated off-leash areas and two off-leash trail areas. They are marked by Town signs.
2. In an off-leash area, carry a leash, keep the dog under control and keep a clear line of sight to it.
3. Pick up after your dog right away and put it in a suitable refuse container. The Town provides free pet waste bags at stations around town.
## Good to know
- Aggressive dogs must be on a leash in public and are not allowed in off-leash areas.
- Keith King Memorial Park and Ball Diamonds: from April 1 to Sept. 30 no dogs on the sports fields (sidelines only, on leash). From Oct. 1 to March 31 dogs are allowed on leash.
- A dog at large is a $70 bylaw notice ($50 if paid within 14 days, $90 after 28). Not carrying a leash, keeping control or keeping line of sight in an off-leash area is $70 each.
- The Town's page says dogs are "free to be off leash" elsewhere if in eyesight and under control. The bylaw requires a leash or control off your property, so confirm with Bylaw Enforcement.
- Other places where dogs are banned were not found. Follow posted signs.
## Official forms and pages
- [Responsible Pet Ownership, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership)
- [Off-leash dog map (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Infographic%20Dog%20Map%208.5%20x%2011%202026.pdf)
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/dog-licence.md)
- [Golden rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Golden](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/how-many-pets.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/dog-leash-rules.md)
## Sources
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Responsible Pet Ownership, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Off-leash dog map, Town of Golden (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Infographic%20Dog%20Map%208.5%20x%2011%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Dog Licencing Program, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/dog-licencing-program) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs
question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
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# Golden rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs
**Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, an Animal Control Officer can designate a dog aggressive or vicious under Bylaw 1510, and owners must follow stricter rules. An aggressive dog licence is $100 before February 1; a vicious or dangerous dog licence is $350. Report a dog to Bylaw Enforcement.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Aggressive dog licence $100 before February 1, $125 on or after. Vicious or dangerous dog licence $350 before February 1, $400 on or after. Impound fee $300 for an aggressive, vicious or dangerous dog. Seniors 50% discount is noted in the fee schedule.
**How long:** An owner can ask the Screening Officer to reconsider a designation within 7 days of the letter.
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-344-2271 ext. 234
- Online: Report a bylaw violation, https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement
- In person: Town Hall (complaint form), 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** Aggressive: without provocation showed aggressive behaviour or caused a minor injury. Vicious: caused minor injury more than once, caused serious injury, is likely to (officer's view), or is dangerous. Dangerous: killed or seriously injured a person or a domestic animal (in public or on others' property), or a court says so. An Animal Control Officer designates aggressive or vicious dogs.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 2.1; s. 8.2](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Aggressive Dog" means a Dog that without provocation and in the absence of a Mitigating" … "has caused a Minor Injury to a person or Domestic Animal on more than" … "has been found by a court to be a Dangerous Dog" … "If an Animal Control Officer is of the opinion that a Dog is an Aggressive Dog or Vicious" … "Dog, the Animal Control Officer may designate the Dog an Aggressive Dog or Vicious Dog." … "has killed or Seriously Injured a Domestic Animal while in a Public Place or while on private property, other than property owned or occupied by the person responsible for the Dog;"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Rules for owners:** Aggressive: never at large; in public, collar or harness and a leash of 1.2 m or less (no retractable leash); not in off-leash areas; permanent ID within 14 days; photo; tell the Town of moves within 7 days; aggressive dog licence. Vicious: all of that plus a muzzle in public, warning signs at entrances, and indoors or in a 2 m locked enclosure inside locked fencing.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 9.1, 10.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "with a maximum length of 1.2 metres attached to the Owner of the Dog" … "Muzzle the Dog in a manner as to prevent it from being" … "post a clearly visible sign at all points of entry onto any premises where the Dog" … "ensure the Dog has Permanent Identification within 14 days of receiving notice" … "notify the Animal Control Officer within seven (7) days if the Dog moves, dies,"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Licence fee:** Aggressive dog licence $100 if paid before February 1, $125 on or after. Vicious or dangerous dog licence $350 before February 1, $400 on or after. A further $300 impound fee applies on impoundment of an aggressive, vicious or dangerous dog.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, Schedule B](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "$ 100.00 $ 125.00" … "Vicious/Dangerous Dog $ 350.00 $ 400.00" … "An additional impoundment fee of $300 applies to an aggressive, vicious or dangerous"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** Contact Bylaw Enforcement by phone at 250-344-2271 ext. 234, by email, or with the online bylaw complaint form or a form at Town Hall; allow up to seven business days for a response. A dog owner whose dog bites must give their name and contact details to the other party or report to the Animal Control Officer within 24 hours.
- Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Inquiries & Complaints](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- Official wording: "Call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-344-2271 ext. 234" … "Fill out or pick up a form in person at Town Hall." … "please allow up to seven business days for a response"
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 17.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "making a report about the Dog Bite or incident to the Animal Control Officer" … "within a period of twenty-four (24) hours"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notices (early/late amounts in brackets): aggressive dog at large, unleashed, in off-leash area or unlicenced $100 ($80/$120); breaking vicious-dog rules $200 ($180/$220); displaying aggressive behaviour $200; causing injury $300 ($280/$320); leaving the scene of a bite $200.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, Schedule A, s. 9.1, 10.1, 14.2, 17.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Aggressive Dog at large $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 120.00" … "Unlicenced aggressive dog $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 120.00" … "Fail to muzzle Vicious Dog $ 200.00 $ 180.00 $ 220.00" … "Display aggressive behaviour $ 200.00 $ 180.00 $ 220.00" … "Cause injury $ 300.00 $ 280.00 $ 320.00" … "Leave scene of dog bite $ 200.00 $ 180.00 $ 220.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (designations in Part 4; Community Charter s. 49 powers for Dangerous Dogs)
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 1.1, 8.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control" … "the authority to exercise all the special"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
[Bylaw No. 1510, 2026]() lets an Animal Control Officer designate a dog aggressive or vicious. An aggressive dog showed aggressive behaviour without provocation or caused a minor injury. A vicious dog caused minor injury more than once, caused serious injury, or is likely to in the officer's view. A dangerous dog killed or seriously injured a person or a domestic animal, or a court says so, and is treated as vicious.
## Rules for owners
- Aggressive dog: never at large. In public, use a collar or harness and a leash of 1.2 m or less (no retractable leash). Keep it out of off-leash areas. Give it permanent ID within 14 days, supply a photo, tell the Town of a move within 7 days, and hold an aggressive dog licence.
- Vicious dog: all of the above, plus a muzzle in public, warning signs at entrances, and keeping it indoors or in a locked enclosure (at least 2 m high, wide and long) inside locked fencing.
## Steps
1. To report a dog, call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-344-2271 ext. 234, email, use the online complaint form, or pick up a form at Town Hall. Allow up to seven business days for a response.
2. If your dog is designated, you can ask the Screening Officer to reconsider within 7 days. After one year you may apply to remove an aggressive designation if conditions are met.
## Good to know
- If your dog bites, give your name and contact details to the other party or report to the Animal Control Officer within 24 hours.
- Bylaw notices: aggressive dog at large, unleashed, in an off-leash area or unlicenced $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28). Breaking vicious-dog rules $200. Displaying aggressive behaviour $200. Causing injury $300. Leaving the scene of a bite $200.
- A court fine of up to $50,000 is also possible.
## Official forms and pages
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/dog-licence.md)
- [Golden dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dangerous-dogs.md)
## Sources
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Golden
question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in Golden
**Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, the Town's pet bylaw allows no more than three dogs and three cats on a property. Dogs and cats under 4 months old do not count. Backyard hens or ducks are limited separately. A breach is a $70 bylaw notice.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Bylaw notice: $70 ($50 if paid within 14 days, $90 after 28 days).
**How long:** Not applicable.
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-344-2271 ext. 234
- Online: Responsible Pet Ownership, Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership
## Key facts
- **Dogs allowed:** No more than three dogs on any real property (separate from the cat limit). Dogs under 4 months old do not count. (Sources differ: The bylaw says 'a total of three (3) Dogs and three (3) Cats', so up to 3 dogs plus up to 3 cats. The Town's page says 'no more than three cats or dogs', which can be read as 3 animals combined. The bylaw is followed.)
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 15.1, 15.2](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "more than a total of three (3) Dogs and three (3) Cats" … "Dogs or Cats under the age of four (4) months"
- Source: [Responsible Pet Ownership](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership)
- Official wording: "No one may keep more than three cats or dogs over the age of four months within the Town of Golden."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cats allowed:** No more than three cats on any real property (separate from the dog limit). Cats under 4 months old do not count. (Sources differ: See the dog_limit note: the Town's page can be read as three cats and dogs combined; the bylaw wording is followed.)
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 15.1, 15.2](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "more than a total of three (3) Dogs and three (3) Cats" … "Dogs or Cats under the age of four (4) months"
- Source: [Responsible Pet Ownership](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership)
- Official wording: "No one may keep more than three cats or dogs over the age of four months within the Town of Golden."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other animal limits:** Backyard hens or ducks: up to six per property, with Town registration. They do not count toward the dog and cat limit. No limit on other pets was found.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 7.3(b), 15.2](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "keep no more than six (6) Backyard Hens on a property" … "The restrictions in 15.1 do not apply to the keeping of Dogs or Cats under the age of four"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exceptions:** More are allowed at a licensed veterinary clinic, the Animal Shelter, or a business with a Business Licence that cares for animals in a way the Zoning Bylaw allows. Dogs and cats under 4 months old are not counted.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 15.1, 15.2](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "a. a Licensed veterinary clinic;" … "a business with a Business Licence that provides care for Animals in a manner" … "permitted by the Zoning Bylaw applicable to the land containing the business"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $70 ($50 if paid within 14 days; $90 after 28 days).
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, Schedule A, s. 15.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Too many Animals (hens not included) $ 70.00 $ 50.00 $ 90.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 1.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
[Bylaw No. 1510, 2026]() allows no more than three dogs and no more than three cats on any real property. The two limits are separate. Dogs and cats under 4 months old do not count.
## Good to know
- The Town's page says "no more than three cats or dogs", which could be read as three animals combined. The bylaw wording is followed here, so confirm with Bylaw Enforcement.
- More animals are allowed at a licensed veterinary clinic, the Animal Shelter, or a business with a Business Licence that cares for animals in a way the Zoning Bylaw allows.
- Backyard hens or ducks: up to six per property with Town registration. They do not count toward the dog and cat limit.
- No limit on other pets was found in the bylaw.
- A breach is a $70 bylaw notice ($50 if paid within 14 days, $90 after 28).
- Call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-344-2271 ext. 234 with questions or to report a problem.
## Official forms and pages
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/dog-licence.md)
- [Golden backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Golden dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/dog-leash-rules.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/how-many-pets.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/how-many-pets.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/how-many-pets.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/how-many-pets.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/how-many-pets.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/how-many-pets.md)
## Sources
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Responsible Pet Ownership, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules
question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
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# Golden backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules
**Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, you can keep up to six backyard hens or ducks per property if you register with the Town. Roosters are not allowed anywhere in town. The bylaw and the Town's page state no rule on bees or other livestock.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** No registration fee is stated.
**How long:** Not stated.
**Where:**
- Online: Backyard Hens and Ducks (online registration form and PDF form), https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/backyard-hens-ducks
- Phone: Town of Golden, 250-344-2271
## Key facts
- **Hens allowed:** Yes. Backyard hens or ducks (females over 4 months) are allowed with a Town registration, kept by a resident on the property. Renters need written permission from the property owner. Land zoned for agriculture is not covered by these rules.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 7.1, 7.3(a); "Backyard Hen"](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "An Owner must not keep Backyard Hens unless they have submitted a Backyard Hen" … "if renting a property," … "obtain written permission from persons owning said property" … "This does not include land zoned for agricultural uses as defined by the Zoning Bylaw."
- Source: [Backyard Hens and Ducks, Backyard Hens & Ducks](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/backyard-hens-ducks)
- Official wording: "You are allowed to keep backyard hens/ducks in your backyard if you follow these steps:"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Most hens:** Six hens or ducks per property.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 7.3(b)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "keep no more than six (6) Backyard Hens on a property"
- Source: [Backyard Hens and Ducks, Key guidelines](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/backyard-hens-ducks)
- Official wording: "You may only keep a maximum of six (6) hens or ducks in your backyard."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Roosters:** No. Roosters are not allowed anywhere within the Town boundary at any time.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 7.4](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "must not, at any time, keep Roosters within the Town boundary"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coop rules:** Enclosure: at least 0.92 m² per hen, closed on all sides and top, not attached to another structure, and at least 5 m from a neighbour's windows or doors. Coop: at least 0.37 m² floor area per hen, up to 2 m high and no more than 10 m², with a perch and nest box per hen. Hens inside a coop from sunset to sunrise.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 7.3(c)-(h), 7.7](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "supply a Backyard Hen Enclosure that is at least 0.92 square meters" … "not attach the Backyard Hen Enclosure to any other structure or dwelling on the" … "within five (5) meters (16.4 feet) of a neighbouring dwelling" … "provide one Coop at least 0.37 square meters" … "maximum size of the Coop is less than or equal to 10 metres squared" … "kept within a secure Coop from sunset to sunrise"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit or registration:** Yes. Hens must be registered with the Town before you keep them. Register with the online form, or email or mail the PDF form. No fee is stated.
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 7.1](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "has issued them a Backyard Hen Keeping" … "Registration."
- Source: [Backyard Hens and Ducks, Step 3: Register](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/backyard-hens-ducks)
- Official wording: "Complete the online registration form." … "Download and complete a PDF copy of the registration form and email to enquiries@golden.ca"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bees:** Not confirmed. The Zoning Bylaw copy is a poor scan, and no bee or other livestock rule was found.
- **Other livestock:** Not confirmed. The Zoning Bylaw copy is a poor scan, and no bee or other livestock rule was found.
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (Part 3, Backyard Hen Keeping); also the Zoning Bylaw
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, s. 1.1, 7.2](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control" … "except in accordance with this Bylaw, the Zoning"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
[Bylaw No. 1510, 2026]() (Part 3, Backyard Hen Keeping) allows backyard hens or ducks (females over 4 months) with a Town registration. You must be a resident of the property. Renters need written permission from the owner. Land zoned for agriculture is not covered by these rules. The bylaw says hens must also follow the Zoning Bylaw, and does not say which residential zones allow them.
## Steps
1. Register with the Town before you keep birds, using the online form or the PDF form (email or mail it). See the Town's [Backyard Hens and Ducks]() page.
2. Keep no more than six hens or ducks per property. No roosters, at any time.
3. Build the enclosure and coop to the bylaw rules below.
## Coop rules
- Enclosure: at least 0.92 m² per hen, closed on all sides and top, not attached to another structure, and at least 5 m from a neighbour's windows or doors.
- Coop: at least 0.37 m² floor area per hen, up to 2 m high and no more than 10 m², with a perch and a nest box per hen.
- Keep hens inside the coop from sunset to sunrise.
## Good to know
- Bees: no beekeeping rule was found in the pet bylaw or the Zoning Bylaw.
- Other livestock: the pet bylaw covers hens and ducks only. No rule for other livestock on residential lots was found. Ask the Town before buying animals.
- No registration fee is stated.
## Official forms and pages
- [Backyard Hens and Ducks, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/backyard-hens-ducks)
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
## Related questions
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Golden](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/how-many-pets.md)
- [Golden noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/noise-rules.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/backyard-chickens.md)
## Sources
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Backyard Hens and Ducks, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/responsible-pet-ownership/backyard-hens-ducks) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden RV, boat and trailer parking rules
question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Parking, tickets and driving
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# Golden RV, boat and trailer parking rules
**Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, a vehicle or trailer may not stay on a street over 24 hours unless it is in a residential area, in operating condition and moved at least every 72 hours. A trailer must stay attached to its tow vehicle. Street parking tickets are $70.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Traffic bylaw notices $70 each ($50 within 14 days, $90 after 28). Zoning vehicle storage in a front yard $50. More than one inoperative trailer $100.
**How long:** Over 24 hours on a street is limited; move the vehicle at least every 72 hours.
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-344-2271 ext. 234
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **On the street:** On a street, a vehicle or trailer may not stay over 24 hours unless in a residential area, in operating condition and moved at least every 72 hours. A trailer or RV must stay attached to its tow vehicle. Where off-street parking is available, do not park on the street. Vehicles must be insured, registered and plated.
- Source: [Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024, s. 6.2, 6.3, 6.4](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf)
- Official wording: "for a period of time in excess of twenty-four (24) hours, except when the" … "moved at least once every 72 hours" … "unless attached to the" … "validly insured and registered and displaying a license plate" … "Where off-Street Parking is available, a person must not at any time Park on the Street"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **On your property:** In a residential zone, an RV or trailer may be stored only if not in the front yard (except on the driveway), owned by a resident of the dwelling, and kept per the Property Maintenance Bylaw. Commercial vehicles over 5,600 kg must be fully enclosed. Property Maintenance Bylaw: at most one inoperative trailer or vessel.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.14](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Storage of Motor Vehicles including Recreational Vehicles and Trailers in a residential" … "not be within a Front Yard Area, unless in a Driveway;" … "be owned by a resident of the Dwelling Unit"
- Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011, s. 3(4)(d)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-1287-2011-Property-Maintenance-%281%29.pdf)
- Official wording: "more than one inoperative trailer or vessel or parts thereof"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Living in an RV:** Not on the street or public places: sleeping in a vehicle or trailer is banned except in a designated camp site, permitted camping spots, or on Service Road East and West. On private lots the Zoning Bylaw bans using a motor vehicle or trailer for human habitation.
- Source: [Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024, s. 6.15](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf)
- Official wording: "for the purpose of sleeping" … "a designated camp site;" … "on Service Road East and Service Road West"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.10(1)(g)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Trailer or other Trailer for human habitation"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Traffic bylaw notices $70 each ($50 within 14 days; $90 after 28): parking over 24 hours, detached trailer on street, street parking where off-street is available, sleeping in a vehicle where banned. Zoning vehicle storage in a front yard: $50. More than one inoperative trailer (Property Maintenance): $100.
- Source: [Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024, Schedule A](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf)
- Official wording: "Park vehicle/recreational vehicle/trailer more than 24 hours on a street 70.00 50.00 90.00" … "Park detached trailer on street 70.00 50.00 90.00" … "Sleeping in vehicle where prohibited 70.00 50.00 90.00"
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedules F, N, O](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "Park on street where off-street parking available" … "Vehicle storage - front yard (residential)" … "Exceed 1 inoperative trailer(parts)"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024; Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011; Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011
- Source: [Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024, s. 1.1](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf)
- Official wording: "Regulations Bylaw No.1482, 2024."
- Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011, s. 1](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-1287-2011-Property-Maintenance-%281%29.pdf)
- Official wording: "Property Maintenance Bylaw No.1287, 2011"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 6.14](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1294,2011"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
On the street, the [Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024]() says a vehicle or trailer may not stay over 24 hours unless it is in a residential area, in operating condition and moved at least every 72 hours. A trailer or RV must stay attached to its tow vehicle. Where off-street parking is available, do not park on the street. Vehicles must be insured, registered and plated.
On your property in a residential zone, the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011]() lets you store an RV or trailer only if it is not in the front yard (except on the driveway), is owned by a resident of the dwelling, and is kept according to the Property Maintenance Bylaw. Commercial vehicles over 5,600 kg must be fully enclosed. The [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011]() allows at most one inoperative trailer or vessel.
## Living in a vehicle
Sleeping in a vehicle or trailer on the street or in public places is banned, except in a designated camp site, permitted camping spots, or on Service Road East and West. On private lots the Zoning Bylaw bans using a motor vehicle or trailer for human habitation, except where the bylaw specifically permits it (for example a campground).
## Good to know
- Number or size limits for RVs or boats were not found. Ask the Town.
- Traffic bylaw notices are $70 each ($50 within 14 days, $90 after 28) for parking over 24 hours, a detached trailer on the street, street parking where off-street parking is available, and sleeping in a vehicle where banned.
- Zoning vehicle storage in a front yard is $50. More than one inoperative trailer is $100.
## Official forms and pages
- [Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-1287-2011-Property-Maintenance-%281%29.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Golden unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/unsightly-property.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
## Sources
- [Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-1287-2011-Property-Maintenance-%281%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: "Golden noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Golden noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines
**Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, the Noise Abatement Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood but sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. Construction noise in residential zones is allowed Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. A noise ticket is $100.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Bylaw notice: $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days). Court: up to $500 per offence.
**How long:** Allow up to seven business days for a response to a complaint.
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-344-2271 ext. 234
- Online: Report a bylaw violation, https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement
- In person: Town Hall (complaint form), 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **General rule:** It is unlawful to make or cause any noise or sound, on a highway or elsewhere in the Town, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby.
- Source: [Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980, s. 1](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-488%2C-1980-ToG-Noise-Abatement-%281%29.pdf)
- Official wording: "which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet," … "peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Quiet hours:** None set. Golden's Noise Abatement Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.
- **Construction hours:** In residential zones: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday noon to 9 p.m. The Public Works Superintendent can waive or vary this by written permit in a case of urgent necessity and public health and safety.
- Source: [Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980, s. 2(c)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-488%2C-1980-ToG-Noise-Abatement-%281%29.pdf)
- Official wording: "other than from Monday to Saturday inclusive between the hours of 7:00" … "o'clock in the forenoon" … "and Sunday between 12: 00 noon" … "The restriction contained in this part may be waived or varied by a permit in writing as the Public"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other limits:** Also banned: engines without an effective muffler; car horns except as a warning; playing radios, TVs, instruments or amplified sound; excessive yelling, shouting, whistling or singing; persistent animal noise. Exempt: Town vehicles on public business, emergency vehicles, church bells, licensed dance halls (8 p.m. to 2 a.m.), zoned businesses and industry using noise controls.
- Source: [Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980, s. 2(a)-(f), s. 3](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-488%2C-1980-ToG-Noise-Abatement-%281%29.pdf)
- Official wording: "through a muffler or other device which effectively muffles noise therefrom" … "Noise or sound made or caused by the sounding of a horn or other" … "excessive yellin" … "The playing of dance music in any regularly licensed dance hall" … "Persistent or continual noise or sound made by a dog, cat or"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Enforcement, 250-344-2271 ext. 234 (or the online complaint form); allow up to seven business days for a response.
- Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Inquiries & Complaints](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- Official wording: "Call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-344-2271 ext. 234" … "please allow up to seven business days for a response"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. The Town's pages give no after-hours number for noise complaints.
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days; $120 after 28 days) for noise disturbance, construction noise, radio or instrument noise, yelling or animal noise. Court: up to $500 per offence.
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedule A (Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "Noise disturbance $100.00 $80.00 $120.00" … "Construction Noise $100.00 $80.00 $120.00" … "Noise from animal $100.00 $80.00 $120.00"
- Source: [Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980, s. 4](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-488%2C-1980-ToG-Noise-Abatement-%281%29.pdf)
- Official wording: "Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00)"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedule A](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
The [Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980]() makes it unlawful to make or cause any noise, on a highway or elsewhere in the Town, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. No decibel limits were found.
## Construction noise
In residential zones, construction noise is allowed Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. The Public Works Superintendent can waive or vary this by written permit in a case of urgent necessity and public health and safety. No holiday rule is stated.
## Steps
1. Call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-344-2271 ext. 234, or use the online complaint form or the form at Town Hall.
2. Allow up to seven business days for a response. The Town's pages give no after-hours number for noise complaints.
## Good to know
- Also banned: engines without an effective muffler, car horns except as a warning, playing radios, TVs, instruments or amplified sound, excessive yelling, shouting, whistling or singing, and persistent animal noise.
- Exempt: Town vehicles on public business, emergency vehicles, church bells, licensed dance halls (8 p.m. to 2 a.m.), and zoned businesses and industry using noise controls.
- A bylaw notice is $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28). A court can fine up to $500 per offence.
## Official forms and pages
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- [Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-488%2C-1980-ToG-Noise-Abatement-%281%29.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Golden fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/fireworks.md)
- [Golden dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/dog-licence.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/noise-rules.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/noise-rules.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/noise-rules.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/noise-rules.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/noise-rules.md)
## Sources
- [Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-488%2C-1980-ToG-Noise-Abatement-%281%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden unsightly property rules and how to report
question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: Town of Golden
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# Golden unsightly property rules and how to report
**Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, report an unsightly or overgrown property to Bylaw Enforcement at 250-344-2271 ext. 234 or with the online complaint form. Under the Property Maintenance Bylaw an officer can order the owner to fix it. An unsightly property notice is $300.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Bylaw notice: unsightly property $300 ($280 if paid within 14 days, $320 after 28 days). Failing to cut grass $50. Court: up to $10,000.
**How long:** Allow up to seven business days for a response. An order must be met in the time stated, or within 30 days if none is stated.
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-344-2271 ext. 234
- Online: Report a bylaw violation, https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement
- In person: Town Hall (complaint form), 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **What counts:** An owner or occupant must not let the property become unsightly (cluttered, dilapidated, unclean or neglected) or let rubbish, broken furniture or appliances, vehicle parts, unused wood, or idle construction materials pile up. Also banned: standing water, noxious weeds, graffiti, grass over 30 cm (Apr. 30 to Sept. 30), and more than two unlicensed vehicles, one derelict vehicle or one inoperative trailer or vessel.
- Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011, s. 3(4), 4(1)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-1287-2011-Property-Maintenance-%281%29.pdf)
- Official wording: "must not cause, permit, suffer or allow the land, property or premises to become or" … "cluttered, dilapidated, disorganized, unclean, or in" … "more than two unlicensed vehicles" … "ensure that lawn grass is trimmed so that its height does not exceed 30 centimetres"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** Contact Bylaw Enforcement: use the online complaint form (Report a Bylaw Violation), email, or call 250-344-2271 ext. 234, or pick up a form at Town Hall. Allow up to seven business days for a response.
- Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Inquiries & Complaints](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- Official wording: "Call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-344-2271 ext. 234" … "Fill out or pick up a form in person at Town Hall." … "please allow up to seven business days for a response"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What happens next:** A Bylaw Enforcement Officer can issue a written order. The owner must fix it in the time stated, or within 30 days if none is stated. The owner can ask Council to review at least 5 business days before the deadline. Otherwise the Town may do the work at the owner's cost, plus $100 for every ten days after the order expires.
- Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011, s. 4(1)(b), 5(2), 6(1), 7(2)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-1287-2011-Property-Maintenance-%281%29.pdf)
- Official wording: "within 30 days following the date the order was mailed or otherwise" … "seek review by Council" … "may recover the costs" … "an administrative charge of $100 for every ten days following the"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: unsightly property $300 ($280 if paid within 14 days; $320 after 28 days). Accumulating rubbish or other listed items $300; failing to cut grass $50; failing to comply with an order $100. Court: up to $10,000.
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedule N (Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "Unsightly property $300.00 $280.00 $320.00" … "Fail to cut grass $50.00 $30.00 $70.00" … "Fail to comply with order $100.00 $80.00 $120.00"
- Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011, s. 8(5)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-1287-2011-Property-Maintenance-%281%29.pdf)
- Official wording: "liable to pay a fine of up to" … "Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011
- Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011, s. 1](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-1287-2011-Property-Maintenance-%281%29.pdf)
- Official wording: "Property Maintenance Bylaw No.1287, 2011"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
The [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011]() says an owner or occupant must not let the property become unsightly (cluttered, dilapidated, unclean or neglected). It also bans piles of rubbish, broken furniture or appliances, vehicle parts, unused wood and idle construction materials. Other banned items are standing water, noxious weeds, graffiti, grass over 30 cm (April 30 to September 30), and more than two unlicensed vehicles, one derelict vehicle, or one inoperative trailer or vessel. Farm business in farm-use areas is exempt.
## Steps
1. Report it to Bylaw Enforcement: use the online complaint form, email, call 250-344-2271 ext. 234, or pick up a form at Town Hall.
2. Allow up to seven business days for a response.
3. An officer can issue a written order. The owner must fix the problem in the time stated, or within 30 days if none is stated.
4. The owner can ask Council to review the order at least 5 business days before the deadline.
## Good to know
- If the work is not done, the Town may do it at the owner's cost, plus $100 for every ten days after the order expires.
- Bylaw notices: unsightly property $300; accumulating rubbish or other listed items $300; failing to cut grass $50; failing to comply with an order $100.
- A court can fine up to $10,000.
## Official forms and pages
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-1287-2011-Property-Maintenance-%281%29.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Golden noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/noise-rules.md)
- [Golden RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/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)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/unsightly-property.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/unsightly-property.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/unsightly-property.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/unsightly-property.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/unsightly-property.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/unsightly-property.md)
## Sources
- [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-1287-2011-Property-Maintenance-%281%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden backyard fire and burning rules
question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Golden backyard fire and burning rules
**Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, burning without a permit is a ticketable offence under the Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 921, 1993, but that bylaw is not posted online. We could not confirm the campfire rules, who issues permits or the fee. Ask the Town.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Permit fee not found. Bylaw notice for burning without a permit: $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days).
**How long:** Not stated.
**Where:**
- Phone: Town of Golden, 250-344-2271
- Online: BC Wildfire Service fire bans and restrictions, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions
## Key facts
- **Backyard campfires:** Not confirmed. Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 921 is not posted online, so its rules could not be read.
- **Burning yard waste:** Not confirmed. Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 921 is not posted online, so its rules could not be read.
- **Permit:** Burning without a permit is a ticketable offence under the Town's Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 921, 1993. Who issues the permit and its fee were not found.
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedule D (Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 921, 1993)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "Burning without a permit $100.00 $80.00 $120.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fire bans:** The BC Wildfire Service issues open-fire prohibitions (fire bans) for areas by fire centre. Check the Province's fire prohibitions page, and always check with local government for other open fire restrictions.
- Source: [Fire bans and restrictions, Province of BC, Fire Prohibitions and Restrictions](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions)
- Official wording: "always check with local government authorities for any other open fire restrictions" … "Open fire prohibition orders, commonly referred to as fire bans, prohibit the use of some or all categories of open fire"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Instead of burning:** Free yard waste pickup twice a year (Spring and Fall Yard Waste Roundup), and the Golden Landfill accepts yard waste year-round at no cost for cars, SUVs, pick-ups and single-axle trailers.
- Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling/yard-waste)
- Official wording: "The Town of Golden offers free yard waste pickup days twice annually with a Spring Yard Waste Roundup and a Fall Yard Waste Roundup." … "The Golden Landfill accepts yard waste year-round at no cost for those in a car, SUV, pick-up truck or with a single-axle trailer."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: burning without a permit $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days; $120 after 28 days).
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedule D](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "Burning without a permit $100.00 $80.00 $120.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 921, 1993
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedule D](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 921, 1993"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
The Town's [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022]() lists burning without a permit as a ticketable offence under the Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 921, 1993. That bylaw is not posted on the Town's website or council portal, so we could not read the rules for campfires, fire pits or burning yard waste. Who issues the permit and its fee were not found.
## Steps
1. Ask the Town at 250-344-2271 before lighting any fire, and find out whether you need a permit.
2. Check the BC Wildfire Service [fire bans and restrictions]() page for open-fire prohibitions. Golden is not named on that page, so also check with the Town for local restrictions.
## Good to know
- The fine for burning without a permit is a $100 bylaw notice ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28).
- Instead of burning yard waste: the Town offers free yard waste pickup twice a year (Spring and Fall Yard Waste Roundup), and the Golden Landfill accepts yard waste year-round at no cost for cars, SUVs, pick-ups and single-axle trailers.
- Fire bans change often. Check the current status before any fire.
## Official forms and pages
- [Fire bans and restrictions, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions)
## Related questions
- [Golden fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/fireworks.md)
- [Golden yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/yard-waste.md)
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/backyard-fire.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/backyard-fire.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-fire.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/backyard-fire.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/backyard-fire.md)
## Sources
- [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fire bans and restrictions, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Yard Waste, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/utilities/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-hall/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden fireworks rules
question: "Are fireworks allowed in Golden?"
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place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Golden fireworks rules
**Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, low-hazard fireworks may be set off only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 inclusive, by people 18 or older, on private property with the owner's consent. High-hazard fireworks need a Special Permit. Outside those dates the fine is $100.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** No permit fee is stated. Bylaw notice outside Oct. 24 to Nov. 1: $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days). Court: up to $1,000.
**How long:** Not stated.
**Where:**
- Phone: Town of Golden, 250-344-2271
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **Setting off fireworks:** Low-hazard fireworks (sparklers excluded) may be set off only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 inclusive, by people 18 or older, on private property with the owner's consent, or on public property with written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. High-hazard fireworks (rockets, shells and similar) need a Special Permit.
- Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 2, 3](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw_799_Fireworks_Regulation.pdf)
- Official wording: "between the" … "24th day of October and the 1st day of November, inclusive, in any" … "persons 18 years of age and over only" … "fireworks shall be set off only on private property with consent of" … "permission must first be obtained from the Local Assistant to the"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Selling fireworks:** Low-hazard fireworks may be sold or given only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 inclusive, and only by people 18 or older. High-hazard fireworks may be sold only to a person presenting a Special Permit.
- Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 2(a)-(b), 3(c)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw_799_Fireworks_Regulation.pdf)
- Official wording: "fireworks may be sold, given, possessed, or set off between the" … "sale of fireworks shall be only to a person presenting a" … "Special Permit"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What counts as fireworks:** Low-hazard (Class 7.2.1): firework showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, Roman candles, volcanoes; sparklers, Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns are excluded. High-hazard (Class 7.2.2): rockets, serpents, shells, bombshells, maroons, large wheels, barrages and similar.
- Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 2, 3](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw_799_Fireworks_Regulation.pdf)
- Official wording: "hazard fireworks as defined in Class 7.2.1 of the Canadian Explosives" … "but excluding sparklers, Christ-" … "high-hazard fireworks as defined in Class 7.2.2"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit:** High-hazard fireworks need a Special Permit from the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner; the applicant must supervise the display and hold a valid Fireworks Supervisor Card. Public displays at other times need the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner's written permission. No fee is stated.
- Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 2(d), 3(a)-(b)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw_799_Fireworks_Regulation.pdf)
- Official wording: "such permission being in the form of a Special" … "must be the individual supervising the setting off of the fireworks and shall possess a valid" … "if such public display is held with the written permission of the Local Assistant to the"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notices ($100 = $80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28): outside Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 $100; under 18 $200; no permission to set off $200; high-hazard fireworks $150; no special permit $200. Court: up to $1,000.
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedule C (Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "24th day of October and the 1st day of November" … "$150.00 $130.00 $170.00" … "No persons under the age of 18 may sell, give,"
- Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 6](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw_799_Fireworks_Regulation.pdf)
- Official wording: "a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00.)"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Fireworks Regulation Bylaw Number 799, 1990
- Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 8](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw_799_Fireworks_Regulation.pdf)
- Official wording: "diction, to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00.) 7. "Fireworks Regulation Bylaw Number 4, 1958" is hereby rescinded. 8. This bylaw may be cited as "Fireworks Regulation Bylaw Number 799,"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Under the [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990](), low-hazard fireworks (sparklers excluded) may be set off only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 inclusive. You must be 18 or older, and use private property with the owner's consent, or public property with the written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. High-hazard fireworks need a Special Permit.
## What counts
- Low-hazard (Class 7.2.1): firework showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, Roman candles and volcanoes. Sparklers, Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns are excluded.
- High-hazard (Class 7.2.2): rockets, serpents, shells, bombshells, maroons, large wheels, barrages and similar.
## Steps
1. For high-hazard fireworks, get a Special Permit from the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. The applicant must supervise the display and hold a valid Fireworks Supervisor Card.
2. For a public display at another time, get the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner's written permission.
## Good to know
- Sale: low-hazard fireworks may be sold or given only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, and only by people 18 or older. High-hazard fireworks may be sold only to a person presenting a Special Permit.
- Bylaw notices ($100 = $80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28): outside Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 $100; under 18 $200; no permission to set off $200; high-hazard fireworks $150; no special permit $200. Court: up to $1,000.
- A ticket line in the Town's notice bylaw says "Fire Chief" where the 1990 bylaw says "Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner". Confirm with the Town who issues permission.
- No permit fee is stated.
## Official forms and pages
- [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw_799_Fireworks_Regulation.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/backyard-fire.md)
- [Golden noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/noise-rules.md)
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/fireworks.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/fireworks.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fireworks.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fireworks.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/fireworks.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/fireworks.md)
## Sources
- [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw_799_Fireworks_Regulation.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/) (read 2026-11-08)
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question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work
**Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden, bylaw tickets are bylaw notices under Bylaw No. 1475, 2022. Common amounts: parking $70, dog at large $70, noise $100, unsightly property $300, watering outside permitted days $50. Pay within 14 days for a lower amount.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Parking $70; dog at large $70; unlicenced dog $70; noise $100; unsightly property $300; watering outside permitted days or hours $50. Paying within 14 days gets the lower early amount (for example $70 becomes $50; $100 becomes $80). After 28 days the higher late amount applies ($70 becomes $90; $100 becomes $120).
**How long:** Dispute within 14 days of receiving the notice.
**Where:**
- In person: Bylaw Services (dispute form), Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
- By mail: Bylaw Services, PO Box 350, Golden, BC V0A 1H0
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-344-2271 ext. 234
## Key facts
- **How tickets work:** The Town uses bylaw notices under Bylaw No. 1475, 2022 (Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act): schedules list each offence with penalty, early and late amounts. Bylaw Enforcement educates first, then tickets. Some bylaws also refer to a Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1035; its schedule was not found online.
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, s. 4(1), 5(1)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "The Bylaw contraventions designated in the Schedules may be enforced by bylaw notice."
- Source: [Bylaw Enforcement](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- Official wording: "enforcement actions such as issuing tickets or seeking a resolution through the Bylaw Adjudication System"
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Waste Management and Collection Services, s. 7.2](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf)
- Official wording: "Town of Golden Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1035"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Common fines:** Bylaw notices: parking $70; dog at large $70; unlicenced dog $70; noise $100; unsightly property $300; watering outside the permitted days or hours $50.
- Source: [Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024, Schedule A, s. 6.1(w)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf)
- Official wording: "Park contrary to posted parking signage 70.00 50.00 90.00"
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, Schedule A](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf)
- Official wording: "Dog at large $ 70.00 $ 50.00 $ 90.00"
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedules A and N](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "Noise disturbance $100.00 $80.00 $120.00" … "Unsightly property $300.00 $280.00 $320.00"
- Source: [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026 Water System Rates and Regulations, Schedule](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/149664/Bylaw%20No.%201504,%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Water%20System%20Rates%20_%20Regulations.pdf)
- Official wording: "Watering outside of permitted time. $50.00 $30.00 $70.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying early:** Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice to pay the lower Early Payment Penalty (for example $70 becomes $50; $100 becomes $80).
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, s. 5(1)(b), 6(1)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "if payment is received by the Town within fourteen (14) days of the person" … "pay the Early Payment Penalty using an Approved Payment Method"
- 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 Penalty applies (for example $70 becomes $90; $100 becomes $120).
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, s. 5(1)(c)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "if payment is received more than twenty-eight (28) days after the person received or"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days, complete the Dispute/Request for Adjudication form on the back of the ticket and give it to Bylaw Services (Town Hall at 810 9th Ave S, mail PO Box 350, or email). A screening officer reviews it; if upheld and sent to adjudication, the early discount is lost and a $25 adjudication fee is added.
- Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Disputing a Bylaw Ticket](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- Official wording: "you must complete the Dispute/Request for Adjudication form on the back of the ticket and submit it to Bylaw Services within 14 days of receiving the ticket" … "the early discount is lost and an adjudication fee is added to the full penalty" … "a fee or $25.00 is added over and above the fine amount"
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, s. 6(2)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "no person may dispute the bylaw notice after"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw 1475, 2022 Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System
- Source: [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, s. 1](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "Bylaw 1475, 2022 Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
The Town uses bylaw notices under the [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022](), made under the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act. Its schedules list each offence with a penalty, an early amount and a late amount. Bylaw Enforcement educates first, then tickets. Some bylaws also refer to a Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1035, whose schedule we did not find online.
## Common fines
- Parking: $70
- Dog at large: $70
- Unlicenced dog: $70
- Noise: $100
- Unsightly property: $300
- Watering outside the permitted days or hours: $50
## Steps
1. Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice to get the lower Early Payment Penalty. If paid after 28 days, the higher Late Payment Penalty applies.
2. To dispute, complete the Dispute/Request for Adjudication form on the back of the ticket within 14 days. Give it to Bylaw Services at Town Hall (810 9th Ave S), mail it to PO Box 350, or email it.
3. A screening officer reviews it. If the notice is upheld and sent to adjudication, the early discount is lost and a $25 adjudication fee is added.
## Good to know
- Court prosecution carries higher maximum fines set in each bylaw.
- Some offences are not in this list. Check the answer for that topic or call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-344-2271 ext. 234.
## Official forms and pages
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
## Related questions
- [Golden noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/noise-rules.md)
- [Golden fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/fireworks.md)
- [Golden dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/dog-licence.md)
- [Golden unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/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)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/bylaw-fines.md)
## Sources
- [Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/town-services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%201482%202024%20TOG%20Traffic%2C%20Parking%20%26%20Streets%20ADOPTED%20full%20document.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw No. 1510, 2026 Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/151404/Bylaw%20No.%201510%202026,%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Responsible%20Pet%20Ownership%20and%20Animal%20Control.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw No. 1504, 2026 Water System Rates and Regulations (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/149664/Bylaw%20No.%201504,%202026%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Water%20System%20Rates%20_%20Regulations.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw No. 1496, 2025 Waste Management and Collection Services (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/filepro/document/141858/Bylaw%20No.%201496,%202025%20Town%20of%20Golden%20Waste%20Management%20and%20Collection%20Services.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
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question: "Do I need a business licence in Golden, and how do I get one?"
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# Golden business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply
**Question:** Do I need a business licence in Golden, and how do I get one?
**Short answer:** In Golden anyone owning or operating a business needs a Town business licence; non-profits do not. Most categories cost $70 a year and a general contractor $125. Apply with the online webform, the fillable PDF, or at Town Hall.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Set by business type in Schedule A of Bylaw 990: $70 a year for most categories (retail, wholesale, professional, repair, other); general contractor $125. Cannabis retail $300 and liquor primary $70 (Town page). Short-term rental and B&B licences have their own fees.
**How long:** A licence lasts one year and ends April 30. A business starting after November 1 pays 50% less.
**Where:**
- Online: Business Licences, Town of Golden (webform and PDF form), https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences
- Phone: Business Licence Department, 250-344-2271 ext. 238
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **Who needs one:** Any person owning or operating a business in Golden, meaning any commercial or industrial undertaking, or professional or personal service for gain or profit. Non-profit organizations do not need a licence.
- Source: [Business Licences, Who needs one](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences)
- Official wording: "Any person owning or operating a business within The Town of Golden is required to hold a valid business licence"
- Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990, Schedule A](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/64410/)
- Official wording: "Non-Profit Organizations will not be required to obtain a license."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Set by business type in Schedule A of Bylaw 990: $70 a year for most categories (retail, wholesale, professional, repair, other); general contractor $125. Cannabis retail $300 and liquor primary $70 (Town page).
- Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990, Schedule A](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/64410/)
- Official wording: "not previously mentioned or listed in this category $ 70.00" … "of wholesale service in this category $ 70.00" … "of a general contractor $ 125.00"
- Source: [Business Licences, Business Licence Fee](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences)
- Official wording: "- Cannabis retail application - $2000 ### Business Licence Fee - Cannabis retail - $300 - Liquor primary - $70 - Zoning Amendment" … "### Business Licence Fee - Cannabis retail - $300 - Liquor primary - $70 - Zoning Amendment Town of Golden Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1402, 2018 - Cannabis introduced the permitted use of Cannabis Retail to the Mixed-Use Commercial C2 zone (which is the commercial area south of the Kicking Horse River bridge and between 6th St N and 7th St N). The bylaw also introduces the permitted use of Cannabis Production to the Light Industrial M2 zone."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Use the online webform, download the fillable PDF form, or visit Town Hall at 810 9th Ave South. The licence fee is paid once the application is approved. Business Licence Department: 250-344-2271 ext. 238.
- Source: [Business Licences, Getting a Business Licence](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences)
- Official wording: "You can apply for a business licence using our online webform, by downloading the fillable PDF form, or by visiting Town Hall at 810 9th Ave, South." … "Once approved there is a business licence fee to be paid." … "Business Licence Department: 250-344-2271 ext.238"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** A licence lasts one year and ends April 30. It auto-renews unless "one year only" is chosen; notices are mailed about a month before. A business starting after November 1 pays 50% less. Unpaid by April 30: late fee.
- Source: [Business Licences, Getting a Business Licence](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences)
- Official wording: "A business licence is issued for one year and terminates on the 30th day of April." … "Business licences auto renew (unless one year only selected)" … "A 50% reduction in the fee amount will be made on account of any person commencing to do business after the first day of November"
- Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990, s. 14](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/64410/)
- Official wording: "A peanity of 10% or a minimum of $10.00 will be added to all Trade License"
- 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:** Bylaw notice for no business licence: $100 first offence, $200 second, $300 third ($80/$180/$280 if paid within 14 days; $120/$220/$320 after 28 days). A court fine of $100 to $500 is also possible under Bylaw 990.
- Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule G](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "3 Fail to obtain business licence (1st offence) $100.00 $80.00 $120.00" … "3 Fail to obtain business licence (2nd offence) $200.00 $180.00 $220.00" … "3 Fail to obtain business licence (3rd offence) $300.00 $280.00 $320.00"
- Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990, s. 13](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/64410/)
- Official wording: "less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Town of Golden Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990, cited in the bylaw as "Trade License (Amendment) Bylaw Number 990, 1996"
- Source: [Business Licences, Who needs one](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences)
- Official wording: "Town of Golden Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990"
- Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990, s. 15](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/64410/)
- Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as "Trade License (Amendment) Bylaw Number 990,"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Any person owning or operating a business in Golden needs a Town business licence. A business means any commercial or industrial undertaking, or professional or personal service for gain or profit. Non-profit organizations do not need a licence.
Fees are set by business type in Schedule A of [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990](): $70 a year for most categories (retail, wholesale, professional, repair, other) and $125 for a general contractor. The Town page lists cannabis retail at $300 and liquor primary at $70.
## Steps
1. Use the online webform, download the fillable PDF form, or visit Town Hall at 810 9th Ave. South.
2. Submit the application. The licence fee is paid once the application is approved.
3. Renew each year. The licence ends April 30 and auto-renews unless you choose "one year only". Notices are mailed about a month before.
## Good to know
- A business starting after November 1 pays 50% less.
- Fees not paid by April 30 get a penalty of 10% or a minimum of $10 (bylaw s. 14); the Town page also mentions a late fee.
- Operating without a licence is a bylaw notice of $100 first offence, $200 second and $300 third. A court fine of $100 to $500 is also possible under Bylaw 990. Failing to display the licence is $100.
- Short-term rentals and B&Bs have their own licences and higher amounts (see the short-term-rental answer).
- No inter-community licence is mentioned on the Town pages. Ask the Business Licence Department if you work in several communities.
## What you'll need
- Business licence application (online webform or fillable PDF)
## Official forms and pages
- [Business Licences, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences)
- [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/64410/)
## Related questions
- [Golden home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/home-based-business.md)
- [Golden short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/short-term-rental.md)
- [Golden zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/business-licence.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/business-licence.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/business-licence.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licence.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/business-licence.md)
## Sources
- [Business Licences, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/64410/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule G (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden home-based business rules
question: "Can I run a business from my home?"
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# Golden home-based business rules
**Question:** Can I run a business from my home?
**Short answer:** In Golden you can run a home based business as an accessory use in your dwelling, as Class One or Class Two depending on your zone. You need a valid Town business licence, which is $70 a year for a home occupation.
**Who handles it:** Municipal (Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca)
**Cost:** Business licence: Bylaw 990 Schedule A lists "Home Occupation" under Miscellaneous at $70 a year.
**How long:** Not stated. See the business-licence answer for the licence term.
**Where:**
- Phone: Business licences, 250-344-2271 ext. 238
- Online: Business Licences, Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **Allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use in a dwelling. Class One or Two in R1S, R1D, R2, R2A, R5, R6, R7, C5 and CD-2; Class One only in R3, R4, C1, C2 and C3. A valid Town business licence is required.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Definitions](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "require avalid Business License issued by the Town." … "Home Based Business Class One or Two" … "Home Based Business Class One"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Schedule C (R1S)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Home Based Business Class One or Two"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Schedule G (R3)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "Home Based Business Class One"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. A home based business needs a valid Town business licence. Bylaw 990 Schedule A lists "Home Occupation" under Miscellaneous at $70 a year.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, Definitions](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "require avalid Business License issued by the Town."
- Source: [Business Licences, Fees](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences)
- Official wording: "Any person owning or operating a business within The Town of Golden is required to hold a valid business licence"
- Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990, Schedule A item 13](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/64410/)
- Official wording: "- Heliskiing - Home Occupation" … "not previously mentioned or listed in this category $ 70.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** Class One: all inside the dwelling, no client visits, no sign, up to 30% of floor area (max 20 m²). Class Two: dwelling or accessory building, one non-resident employee, up to 5 clients a day, 50 m² maximum, one 0.25 m² sign, parking 1 plus 1 per employee. Both: no outdoor storage; one commercial vehicle up to 5,600 kg.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 9.4(2)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "not generate client visits to the site from which the Business is being operated;" … "not occupy more than 30% of the Net Floor Area of the" … "up to a maximum area of 20 m2; and" … "Home Based Business Class 2 I +1 per employee" … "not exceed two Home Based Businesses per Lot;"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 9.4(3)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "have up to one nonresident employee;" … "have a maximum of five clients per day;" … "shall the combined Net Floor Area used for the Business exceed 50 m2;" … "be permitted one Sign 0.25m2 in size which shall be located on the"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 9.4(1)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "not involve the Outdoor Storage of any materials used or produced by the" … "have a maximum of one commercial vehicle, up to 5600kg gtoss vehicle weight"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Businesses not allowed:** No list of banned business types. Class Two may not retail or display products not made on the premises (except incidental products and mail, phone or internet sales). A Class Two business cannot share a lot with a bed and breakfast or short-term rental.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 9.4(3)(f)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "not involve Retail sales or display of products not produced on the premises,"
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw Excerpts, B&B and short-term rental, s. 9.2(1)(g)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Zoning%20Bylaw%20Excerpts%20BnB%20STR.pdf)
- Official wording: "not be permitted on a Lot where a Child Care, Home; Home Based Business Class"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (s. 9.4 Home Based Business); Town of Golden Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, s. 9.4](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
- Official wording: "9.4 Home Based Business"
- Source: [Business Licences, Fees](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences)
- Official wording: "Town of Golden Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Home based businesses are regulated by section 9.4 of the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011](). A home based business is an accessory use in a dwelling and needs a valid Town business licence.
- **Class One or Two** is allowed in R1S, R1D, R2, R2A, R5, R6, R7, C5 and CD-2.
- **Class One only** is allowed in R3, R4, C1, C2 and C3.
Commercial and other zones list the classes separately; only the residential zones were checked.
Class One: all inside the dwelling, no client visits, no sign, up to 30% of floor area (maximum 20 m²). Class Two: in the dwelling or an accessory building, one non-resident employee, up to 5 clients a day, 50 m² maximum, one 0.25 m² sign, and parking of 1 plus 1 per employee.
## Steps
1. Confirm your zone and which class is allowed (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Check the limits above for your class.
3. Apply for a business licence (see the business-licence answer).
## Good to know
- Both classes: no outdoor storage, and one commercial vehicle up to 5,600 kg.
- No more than two home based businesses per lot, and only one of them Class Two. Only the resident operates it; no exterior structural change; no nuisance from noise, smoke, dust, odour or glare.
- Class Two may not retail or display products not made on the premises, except incidental products and mail, phone or internet sales.
- A Class Two business cannot share a lot with a bed and breakfast or short-term rental.
- The bylaw lists no banned types of business.
- The posted zoning bylaw does not merge later amendments, so check with Development Services.
## Official forms and pages
- [Business Licences, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf)
## Related questions
- [Golden business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/business-licence.md)
- [Golden zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Golden short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/short-term-rental.md)
- [Golden secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/secondary-suite.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/home-based-business.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/home-based-business.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/home-based-business.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/home-based-business.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/home-based-business.md)
- [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/home-based-business.md)
## Sources
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bylaw-No-1294%2C-2011-ToG-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licences, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 990 (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/64410/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw Excerpts, B&B and short-term rental (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Zoning%20Bylaw%20Excerpts%20BnB%20STR.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
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title: Golden short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)
question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Golden?"
place: Golden, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/golden
category: Housing and renting
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# Golden short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)
**Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Golden?
**Short answer:** In Golden you need a Town business licence to run a short-term rental or bed and breakfast. In residential zones the rental must be a separate unit with the host living in another unit on the lot; renting a whole single detached house is not allowed. The Province also requires registration.
**Who handles it:** More than one level of government
**Cost:** Yearly licence by bedrooms (1, 2, 3): B&B $125, $175, $225; residential short-term rental $175, $225, $275; commercial short-term rental $200, $250, $300. Water and sewer rates also rise with a B&B or short-term rental; see the Town page.
**How long:** A licence is yearly. The Town does not state how long approval takes.
**Where:**
- Online: Short-Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts, Town of Golden, https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences/short-term-rentals-and-bed-breakfasts
- Phone: Business licences, 250-344-2271 ext. 238
- In person: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave. South, Golden, BC
## Key facts
- **Allowed:** Yes, with a Town licence. In R1S, R1D, R2, R2A, R5 and C5 an STR is a separate dwelling unit (suite or duplex half) with the host living in another unit on the lot; renting a whole single detached house is not allowed. Not allowed on a lot with a detached secondary dwelling. C1 to C4 and C6: no resident rule.
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw Excerpts, B&B and short-term rental, Zones and s. 9.6](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Zoning%20Bylaw%20Excerpts%20BnB%20STR.pdf)
- Official wording: "STRs and Bed and Breakfasts are permitted in the R1, R1-S, R1-D, R2, R2-A, R5 and C5" … "operated without the permeant resident requirement." … "not be permitted on a Lot where a Detached Secondary Residential Dwelling exists."
- Source: [Short-Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts, Eligibility](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences/short-term-rentals-and-bed-breakfasts)
- Official wording: "To operate a short-term rental (STR), the STR must be within your principal residence and you must be occupying the dwelling unit or building during the rental period." … "In a residential zone, a short-term rental is renting a dwelling unit (ex. a secondary suite with its own kitchen) to provide temporary accommodation to the traveling public where another dwelling unit within the building is occupied by a permanent resident." … "Rental of an entire single detached dwelling."
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes, every STR and B&B needs a Town business licence. Yearly fee by bedrooms (1/2/3): B&B $125/$175/$225; residential STR $175/$225/$275; commercial STR $200/$250/$300.
- Source: [Short-Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts, Fees](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences/short-term-rentals-and-bed-breakfasts)
- Official wording: "All STR and B&B operators in Golden are required to have a business license." … "1 bedroom: $125/year" … "3 bedrooms: $225/year" … "1 bedroom: $175/year" … "3 bedrooms: $275/year" … "1 bedroom: $200/year" … "3 bedrooms: $300/year"
- Source: [Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw No. 1438, 2020, s. 4.3](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%20No.%201438%202020%20ToG%20Bed%20and%20Breakfast%20and%20Short%20Term%20Rental%20Regulation.pdf)
- Official wording: "(i) 1 sleeping unit $125"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Provincial registration:** Yes. The Province requires registration for short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, even where a local licence is needed. Golden is on the Province's exempt list, so the provincial principal-residence rule does not apply; the Town's bylaws set their own resident-host rule.
- Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Business licence exemptions](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
- Official wording: "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, regardless of whether a local business licence is required." … "Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement" … "Gold River Golden Grand Forks"
- Source: [Short-Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts, Provincial requirements](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences/short-term-rentals-and-bed-breakfasts)
- Official wording: "Operators will need to upload a copy of their business licence to their provincial registration dashboard by"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Operating rules:** Two parking spaces for the home plus one per rented room; operator or responsible person reachable 24 hours and responding to complaints within 2 hours; sign visible from the street; neighbours notified; licence number in every listing. Residential: up to 3 bedrooms, 6 guests.
- Source: [Short-Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts, Business Licence Requirements](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences/short-term-rentals-and-bed-breakfasts)
- Official wording: "Parking: you must provide two parking spaces for the residence plus an additional parking space for each STR room." … "your valid business licence number must be posted in any website listings, advertisements, and marketing and promotional materials." … "Maximum of six guests."
- Source: [Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw No. 1438, 2020, s. 8.1](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%20No.%201438%202020%20ToG%20Bed%20and%20Breakfast%20and%20Short%20Term%20Rental%20Regulation.pdf)
- Official wording: "ensure the operator or responsible person is available for contact 24 hours a day" … "operate only one short-term rental premise per property;"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice (Schedule T): operating without a licence $300 first offence, $400 second, $500 third; $280/$380/$480 if paid within 14 days, $320/$420/$500 after 28 days. Other offences $50 to $500.
- Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule T](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/)
- Official wording: "No business licence (1st offence) $300.00 $280.00 $320.00" … "No business licence (2nd offence) $400.00 $380.00 $420.00" … "No business licence (3rd offence) $500.00 $480.00 $500.00"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Town of Golden Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw No. 1438, 2020; Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011, ss. 9.2 and 9.6, as amended by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1437, 2020
- Source: [Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw No. 1438, 2020, s. 1.1](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%20No.%201438%202020%20ToG%20Bed%20and%20Breakfast%20and%20Short%20Term%20Rental%20Regulation.pdf)
- Official wording: "Town of Golden Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental" … "Regulation Bylaw No .1438, 2020."
- Source: [Zoning Bylaw Excerpts, B&B and short-term rental, Zoning excerpt](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Zoning%20Bylaw%20Excerpts%20BnB%20STR.pdf)
- Official wording: "9.6 Short Term Rentals"
- Source: [https://golden.civicweb.net/document/126132/, Bylaw 1437, 2020, s. 2 (j)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/126132/)
- Official wording: "9.6 Short Term Rentals" … "Dwelling Unit on the Lot while the Short Term"
- Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
## How it works
Every short-term rental (STR) and bed and breakfast (B&B) in Golden needs a Town business licence under [Bylaw No. 1438, 2020]().
In R1S, R1D, R2, R2A, R5 and C5, an STR is a separate dwelling unit (a suite or duplex half) with the host living in another unit on the lot. Renting a whole single detached house is not allowed in residential zones, and an STR is not allowed on a lot with a detached secondary dwelling. In C1 to C4 and C6 there is no resident rule.
The Province also requires registration for short-term rentals of fewer than 90 consecutive days, even where a local licence is needed. Golden is on the Province's list of municipalities exempt from the provincial principal-residence requirement, so the Town's bylaws set the resident-host rule.
## Steps
1. Check that your zone and home meet the rules above (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Apply for the business licence through the Town's short-term rental page.
3. Register with the Province.
4. Follow the operating rules: two parking spaces for the home plus one per rented room; an operator or responsible person reachable 24 hours who responds to complaints within 2 hours; a sign visible from the street; neighbours notified; and the licence number in every listing.
5. Residential limit: up to 3 bedrooms and 6 guests. Commercial zones: up to 3 rooms and 8 guests.
## Good to know
- Also required: display the licence, a floor plan and contact details inside the entry; an annual inspection and declaration form; allow periodic inspections; and keep a guest register.
- A bylaw notice for operating without a licence is $300 first offence, $400 second and $500 third. Other offences are $50 to $500, for example $100 for not displaying the licence.
- Do not rely on 2025 deadlines on the Town page; check the page for current requirements.
## What you'll need
- Floor plan and contact details to display inside the entry
- Annual inspection and declaration form
## Official forms and pages
- [Short-Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences/short-term-rentals-and-bed-breakfasts)
- [Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw No. 1438, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%20No.%201438%202020%20ToG%20Bed%20and%20Breakfast%20and%20Short%20Term%20Rental%20Regulation.pdf)
- [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
## Related questions
- [Golden business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/business-licence.md)
- [Golden secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/secondary-suite.md)
- [Golden zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Golden bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md)
## The same question elsewhere
- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/short-term-rental.md)
- [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/short-term-rental.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/short-term-rental.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/short-term-rental.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/short-term-rental.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/short-term-rental.md)
## Sources
- [Short-Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts, Town of Golden](https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences/short-term-rentals-and-bed-breakfasts) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw No. 1438, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%20No.%201438%202020%20ToG%20Bed%20and%20Breakfast%20and%20Short%20Term%20Rental%20Regulation.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw Excerpts, B&B and short-term rental (PDF)](https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Zoning%20Bylaw%20Excerpts%20BnB%20STR.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule T (PDF)](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/129117/) (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)
- [https://golden.civicweb.net/document/126132/](https://golden.civicweb.net/document/126132/) (read 2026-11-08)
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