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Granisle home-based business rules

Can I run a business from my home in Granisle?

Granisle, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

Yes. In Granisle a home occupation is allowed in residential zones, and in the rural zones and R-3A, if it is inside the dwelling and meets the limits in Zoning Bylaw s. 3.11. You also need a Village business licence (Class 1, $30 a year).

Key facts

AllowedYes, in residential zones, if the business is inside the dwelling and meets the conditions in s. 3.11. Also allowed in the rural zones and R-3A.Zoning Bylaw No. 508, 2019, s. 3.11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Home Occupation shall be permitted in residential zones provided that:
Business licenceYes. A business licence is required; home occupation (retail and service) is Class 1, $30 a year.Business License Bylaw No. 392, 2006, s. 2.1.1, 6.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
no person shall carry
Class 1 - Home Occupation (retail & service)
Class 1 - $ 30.00
LimitsAll inside the dwelling; no change to its look as a dwelling; at most 25% of floor area (basements included); no outside sign of the business including storage of materials or vehicles; one non-illuminated sign up to 0.6 m² flat against the building.Zoning Bylaw No. 508, 2019, s. 3.11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
The occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit;
No more than twenty-five percent of the total ?oorarea (including
sign no larger than 0.6 m2(6.5 sq. ft) flat against the building;
Businesses not allowedCommercial stables and kennels, real estate offices, and restaurants.Zoning Bylaw No. 508, 2019, s. 3.11.6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
following: commercial stables and kennels, real estate of?ces,
BylawZoning Bylaw No. 508, 2019 (s. 3.11); Business Licence Bylaw No. 392, 2006Zoning Bylaw No. 508, 2019, s. 3.11; Business License Bylaw No. 392, 2006, s. 1.1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
.6 The application for refund must be made within 6 months of expiration of the permit. 3.11 Home Occupations Home Occupation shall be permitted in residential zones provided that: .1 The occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit;
VILLAGEOF GRANISLE ZONING BYLAWNO. 508, 2019
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Business License Bylaw No. 392,

How it works

The Village of Granisle's Zoning Bylaw No. 508, 2019 (section 3.11) allows a home occupation in residential zones if the business is inside the dwelling and meets the conditions below. It is also allowed in the rural zones and R-3A. You also need a business licence under Business Licence Bylaw No. 392: home occupation (retail and service) is Class 1, $30 a year.

Conditions

  • All of the business is inside the dwelling, and the dwelling still looks like a dwelling.
  • At most 25% of the floor area (basements included).
  • No outside sign of the business, including storage of materials or vehicles.
  • One non-illuminated sign up to 0.6 m² is allowed, flat against the building.

Good to know

  • Not allowed as home occupations: commercial stables and kennels, real estate offices, and restaurants.
  • Call the Village Office at 250-697-2248 to confirm your zone and get the licence form.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Zoning Bylaw No. 508, 2019 (PDF), Village of Granisle (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Business License Bylaw No. 392, 2006 (PDF), Village of Granisle (read 2026-11-08)

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