Highlands, British Columbia
24 answers · 134 facts matched to official text · sources read 2026-11-08Highlands is a rural municipality on southern Vancouver Island in the West Shore area of the Capital Regional District. The District of Highlands runs planning, building permits, bylaw enforcement, tree management, roads, its volunteer fire department and its emergency program. It does not collect household garbage; residents hire a private contractor. GFL Environmental provides household recycling, the Capital Regional District handles animal control and dog licensing under contract, and the West Shore RCMP Detachment provides policing. Marriage licences, health cards and driver's licences are provincial.
Building, renovating and your property
7- Highlands building permits: when you need one and how to apply
- Highlands fence rules: permits and height limits
- Highlands permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
- Highlands building permit fees
- Highlands zoning: find your zone and what it allows
- Highlands secondary suite and carriage house rules
- Highlands tree removal rules and permits
Garbage, recycling and waste
2- Highlands garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits· Regional district
- Highlands yard waste collection and drop-off· Regional district
Water, sewer, roads and snow
1- Highlands watering restrictions· Regional district
Pets, animals and wildlife
5- Highlands dog licences: fees and how to get one· Regional district
- Highlands dog leash rules and off-leash areas
- Highlands rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs· More than one level of government
- How many dogs or cats you can keep in Highlands· More than one level of government
- Highlands backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules
Parking, tickets and driving
1Bylaws, noise and complaints
5Starting and running a business
2Housing and renting
1- Highlands short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)· More than one level of government
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