# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Kaslo

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

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

**Short answer:** In Kaslo you need a building permit for most new construction, and for altering or demolishing a building. Drop your application at the Village Office or email it to the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) building department, which also does the inspections.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Fees are set by the RDCK Building Bylaw; see the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The RDCK page says turnaround for completed applications is currently about 6 to 8 weeks, depending on staff workload. Check the page for the current time.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Phone: RDCK Inspection Line, 250-352-8155
- Email: RDCK building department, buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca
- In person: RDCK inspector office hours in Kaslo, City Hall, 413 Fourth Street (Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** Building permits are required for most new construction and for alterations to or demolition of existing structures. Under the RDCK bylaw, no one may start construction, alteration, demolition, removal or relocation, or change the occupancy of a building or plumbing system, without a valid permit.
  - Source: [Building Permits](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "Building Permits are required for most new construction as well as for alterations to or demolition of existing structures."
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, s. 6.1](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall commence or continue any construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change the occupancy of any"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not needed for:** The RDCK bylaw does not apply to retaining structures under 1.5 m (5 ft) high, unroofed decks no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade, and existing metal or masonry chimneys. Accessory buildings under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft) not used for sleeping and not creating a hazard are exempt. Zoning rules may still apply.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, s. 5.2](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft)" … "retaining structures less than L5 meters (5 ft.) in height"
  - Source: [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building, page 1](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Buildings less than 10m2 (~100 SF) building area that are NOT used for sleeping accommodation, or that do not create a hazard, are exempt from a building permit. Zoning regulations may still apply."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Drop the application off at the Village Office, or email it to the RDCK building department (buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca).
  - Source: [Building Permits](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "Applications for Building Permits can be dropped off at the Village Office or submitted directly to the RDCK via email: buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What to submit:** Application signed by all registered owners, a title certificate (issued within 30 days), covenants and rights-of-way on title, a scaled site plan, and construction drawings (foundation, floor, elevation, cross-section, structural). Truss, floor and beam layouts and sealed engineer plans where required.
  - Source: [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building, Accessory Building checklist](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Include signatures of ALL registered Owners" … "Provide a copy of the property title issued within 30 days from the Land Title Survey" … "Site plan must be drawn to scale" … "Floor plans (including mezzanine plan if proposed)" … "We recommend the Owner obtain their construction drawings from an experienced"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Processing time:** RDCK says turnaround for completed applications is currently approximately 6 to 8 weeks; times depend on staff workload.
  - Source: [Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay, RDCK Building Department page](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/)
  - Official wording: "Permit processing and plan review turnaround times are dependent upon the workloads of staff. Turnaround time for completed applications is currently approximately 6 to 8 weeks."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Inspections:** Call the RDCK Inspection Line at 250-352-8155 or email buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca to book an inspection for an active permit. RDCK inspectors have office hours in Kaslo on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at City Hall.
  - Source: [Building Permits](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "To book an inspection for an active permit please call the Inspection Line: 250-352-8155 or email buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca." … "Office hours in Kaslo are Tuesday from 10am to 11am at City Hall."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** RDCK building department: 250-352-8155 (inspection line), buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca. Village Office, 413 Fourth Street: 250-353-2311.
  - Source: [Building Permits](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "RDCK inspectors act as the Village's Building and Plumbing Official."
  - Source: [Village Of Kaslo - City Hall, donations paragraph](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall)
  - Official wording: "Help us maintain Kaslo City Hall for future generations. Your TAX DEDUCTABLE donations are critical to the continued conservation of the building. Please send your donations to Village of Kaslo, PO Box 576, Kaslo, B.C. V0G 1M0 or phone 250-353-2311. Your TAX DEDUCTABLE receipt will be mailed to you."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Regional District of Central Kootenay Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (consolidated for convenience)
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, title](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Kaslo does not run its own building department. The Village's building permit page points applicants to the RDCK, and the [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) says no one may start construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal or relocation, or change the occupancy of a building or plumbing system, without a valid permit.

The bylaw does not apply to retaining structures under 1.5 m (5 ft) high, unroofed decks no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade, or existing metal or masonry chimneys. The Village's accessory building checklist exempts accessory buildings under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft) that are not used for sleeping and do not create a hazard. Zoning rules still apply.

## Steps

1. Pick the Village's checklist for your project (single-family dwelling, secondary suite, accessory building or commercial) from the [Building Permits page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits).
2. For an accessory building, gather the application signed by all registered owners, a title certificate issued within 30 days, covenants and rights-of-way on title, a scaled site plan, and construction drawings (foundation, floor, elevation, cross-section, structural). Sealed engineer plans may be needed.
3. Drop the application at the Village Office, or email it to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca. No online portal is mentioned.
4. To book an inspection for an active permit, call the RDCK Inspection Line at 250-352-8155 or email the building department.

## Good to know

- The Village also charges a planning report fee for an RDCK building permit; see the building-permit-fees answer.
- An application that does not comply with the applicable bylaws may increase processing time.
- The RDCK copy of the bylaw is a "consolidated for convenience" version with no legal sanction, so confirm the current bylaw with the RDCK.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permits, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits)
- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
- [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
- [Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Kaslo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Kaslo secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/secondary-suite.md)
- [Kaslo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/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)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/building-permit.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Permits, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Of Kaslo - City Hall](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Kaslo fence rules: permits and height limits"
question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Kaslo, and how high can it be?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Kaslo fence rules: permits and height limits

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

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, a fence can be up to 0.9 m high in a front or exterior side yard and 2.0 m high in a side or rear yard under the Zoning Bylaw. The bylaw does not mention a fence permit. Pool fences are covered by the RDCK building permit schedule.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** No fence permit fee is listed. Pool fence permit: $100 (RDCK).  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))

## Key facts

- **Permit:** Not confirmed. The Zoning Bylaw does not mention a fence permit.
- **Height, front yard:** 0.9 m in a front or exterior side yard.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 6.4.2](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "0.9 metres when located within a front or exterior side yard"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, side and rear yards:** 2.0 m in a side or rear yard.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 6.4.2](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "2.0 metres when located within a side yard or rear yard"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** On a corner lot, nothing 1.0 m or more above the street surface (building, fence, retaining wall, planting) may be placed in the triangle formed by measuring 5.0 m along each property line from the street intersection.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 6.6.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "vegetation that is 1.0 metre or more above the surface of the street" … "measuring 5.0 metres along the edge of the two adjoining property boundaries from the point of highway intersection"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other rules:** Height is measured from finished grade to the fence's highest point and includes a retaining wall within 1.0 m of the fence. Retaining walls in a setback may not exceed 2.4 m. Council may approve taller open-mesh or chain-link fences for outdoor recreation in P-1 and P-2 zones.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 6.4.1, 6.4.3, 6.5.2](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "where such fence is constructed within 1.0 metre of the top of a retaining wall, shall include the height of such retaining wall" … "No retaining wall located within a required setback, including a tiered retaining wall, shall exceed 2.4 metres"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 6.4 to 6.6
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 6.4](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "6.4. FENCES" … "Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Fence heights are set in Part 6.4 of the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/). Height is measured from finished grade to the highest point of the fence, and includes a retaining wall within 1.0 m of the fence.

- **Front or exterior side yard:** 0.9 m maximum.
- **Side or rear yard:** 2.0 m maximum. Where a yard is treated differently on each side of a shared lot line, the lesser maximum applies.
- **Retaining walls** in a setback may not exceed 2.4 m.
- **Corner lots:** nothing 1.0 m or more above the street surface (building, fence, retaining wall or planting) may stand in the triangle formed by measuring 5.0 m along each property line from the street intersection.

## Steps

1. Check which yard the fence is in and the height limit above.
2. Call the Village Office at 250-353-2311 to confirm whether your fence needs any permit. The bylaw does not mention one.
3. If it is a pool fence, ask the RDCK building department (250-352-8155) about the pool fence permit.

## Good to know

- The Zoning Bylaw says fences may be placed anywhere on a lot for setback purposes.
- The Council may approve taller open-mesh or chain-link fences for outdoor recreation in the P-1 and P-2 zones.
- Obstructing vision clearance at an intersection with a tree, shrub, plant, fence or other structure carries a $300 ticket under the [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/).
- The Zoning Bylaw does not mention barbed wire or electric fences. Ask the Village Office.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/fence-rules.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/fence-rules.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/fence-rules.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/fence-rules.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fence-rules.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Kaslo?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Kaslo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, a shed or other accessory building under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft) that is not used for sleeping needs no building permit; larger sheds, garages and carports do. An unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the RDCK Building Bylaw. Zoning rules still apply.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer (RDCK fees; Village planning report $90).  
**How long:** The RDCK says turnaround for completed applications is currently about 6 to 8 weeks; check for the current time.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Phone: RDCK Inspection Line, 250-352-8155
- Email: RDCK building department, buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** A shed or other accessory building under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft) that is not used for sleeping and does not create a hazard does not need a building permit. Larger ones do. Zoning rules still apply.
  - Source: [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building, page 1](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Buildings less than 10m2 (~100 SF) building area that are NOT used for sleeping accommodation, or that do not create a hazard, are exempt from a building permit."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Decks:** An unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the RDCK Building Bylaw. The bylaw lists no exemption for higher or roofed decks.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, s. 5.2.3](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Garages and carports:** Yes, unless under 10 m² and not used for sleeping. The Village's accessory building checklist lists carports and garages. A suite or dwelling above a garage needs the single-family dwelling checklist.
  - Source: [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building, page 1](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This checklist is for buildings associated with a primary dwelling on the property" … "If a suite or dwelling is proposed above a garage, use the "Single Family Dwelling" checklist."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning limits:** Unless a zone sets its own: accessory buildings may be up to 6.0 m high and 1 storey; setbacks front 7.5 m, rear 1.2 m, side 1.2 m, exterior side 4.5 m. In residential zones they may not be in the front yard or closer to the front lot line than the house. R-1 lot coverage is 40%.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 5.1.1, 8.1.4](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "no accessory building or structure shall be located within a front yard or closer to the front lot line than the principal dwelling in a Residential zone" … "Maximum Height 6.0 m" … "Maximum Lot Coverage 40%"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.1; RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, s. 5.2
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "5.1. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES"
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, s. 5.2](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Kaslo's building permits are issued under the [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf), and the Village's accessory building checklist explains the exemption.

- **Shed or other accessory building:** no building permit if under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft), not used for sleeping, and not creating a hazard. Larger ones need a permit.
- **Deck:** an unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the bylaw. The bylaw lists no exemption for higher or roofed decks.
- **Garage or carport:** a permit is needed unless it is under 10 m² and not used for sleeping. The checklist lists carports and garages, and says open post-and-beam carports may need engineering. A suite or dwelling above a garage needs the single-family dwelling checklist.

## Zoning limits

Unless a zone sets its own rules, the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) allows accessory buildings up to 6.0 m high and 1 storey, with setbacks of 7.5 m front, 1.2 m rear, 1.2 m side and 4.5 m exterior side. In residential zones they may not be in the front yard or closer to the front lot line than the house. R-1 lot coverage is 40%. Other zones, such as R-2 mobile home parks, set their own standards.

## Steps

1. Check the size, use and location of the building against the limits above.
2. If a permit is needed, use the Village's accessory building checklist on the [Building Permits page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits).
3. Drop the application at the Village Office or email buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
- [Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit.md)
- [Kaslo building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Kaslo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Kaslo fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/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)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Kaslo building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** A Kaslo building permit is charged under the RDCK Building Bylaw: $100 for work valued at $1 to $1,000, then $10.50 for each $1,000 (or part) of value over $1,000. A plan-check deposit of $50 to $200 is paid with the application. The Village adds a $90 planning report fee.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** $100 minimum; then $10.50 per $1,000 (or part) of construction value over $1,000. Plan-check deposit $50 to $200. Village planning report $90.  
**How long:** The full permit fee must be paid before the permit is issued; the plan-check deposit is paid with the application.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Phone: RDCK Inspection Line, 250-352-8155
- Email: RDCK building department, buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $100 for construction value of $1 to $1,000.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, Schedule A, A. Building Permit Fees](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BASE FEE: $ 1.00 - $1,000.00 $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** $10.50 per $1,000 (or part of $1,000) of construction value over $1,000. Value is the contract cost or the schedule's rates, whichever is greater (e.g. basic residential $195 per sq ft; detached garage $30; accessory building up to 550 sq ft $25).
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, Schedule A](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "$1,000.00 and over $10.50 per $1000.00 or a portion thereof" … "Basic residential construction, 1 or more floors finished (Average Quality) $195.00 p.s.f." … "Accessory Building up to 550 sq. ft. $25.00 p.s.f."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** Plan-check deposit with the application: $100 single-family dwelling, $200 multi-family, commercial, industrial or institutional, $50 accessory building or addition. Non-refundable, and credited against the permit fee when issued.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, s. 12.2; Schedule A, E](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "must be accompanied by the appropriate plan-check deposit fee prescribed in Schedule" … "Single-family dwelling $100.00" … "Accessory Building or Addition $50.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $150; re-inspection $150; permit renewal $100; pool fence permit $100; temporary building $200; moving a building $200; manufactured home set-up $350. Village planning report for an RDCK building permit: $90.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, Schedule A, B and C](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Demolition $150.00" … "Re-Inspection $ 150.00" … "Plumbing System $ 10.50 per fixture" … "Permit Renewal $100.00"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, Schedule D, Miscellaneous Charges](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Planning report for RDCK building permit $90.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The plan-check deposit is paid with the application. The full permit fee must be paid before the permit is issued.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, ss. 12.1-12.2](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "must be paid in full prior to issuance of any permit under this Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, Schedule 'A' - Permit Fees
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, Schedule A](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE'A' - PERMIT FEES TO BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2200, 2010"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Building permit fees come from Schedule A of the [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf). The Village of Kaslo's own [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) adds a planning report fee.

- **Minimum:** $100 for a construction value of $1 to $1,000.
- **Above $1,000:** $10.50 per $1,000 (or part of $1,000) of construction value.
- **How value is set:** the contract cost or the schedule's rates, whichever is greater. The schedule gives rates per square foot, for example $195 for basic residential, $30 for a detached garage and $25 for an accessory building up to 550 sq ft.

## Good to know

- **Plan-check deposit,** paid with the application: $100 single-family dwelling, $200 multi-family, commercial, industrial or institutional, $50 accessory building or addition. It is non-refundable and credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.
- **Other RDCK fees:** plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $150; re-inspection $150; permit renewal $100; pool fence permit $100; temporary building $200; moving a building $200; manufactured home set-up $350.
- **Village planning report** for an RDCK building permit: $90.
- The full permit fee must be paid before the permit is issued. The sources do not say which payment methods are accepted; ask the Village Office.
- Schedule A also reduces the calculated fee by 10% for municipal permits where the municipality provides inspection administration. The bylaw does not say whether this applies in Kaslo, so ask the RDCK.

## Official forms and pages

- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/building-permit-fees.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Kaslo zoning: find your zone and what it allows"
question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned in Kaslo and what I can build on it?"
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# Kaslo zoning: find your zone and what it allows

**Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned in Kaslo and what I can build on it?

**Short answer:** Kaslo's Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 has a zoning map in Part 9, and the Village's Business & Development page lists zoning maps. If you are unsure of your zone, call the Village Office at 250-353-2311.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Zoning verification or compliance letter: $90.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** The Zoning Bylaw has a Part 9 'Zoning Map'; the Village's Business & Development page lists zoning maps. If unsure of a zone, contact Village staff (250-353-2311).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, Part 9](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "PART 9. | ZONING MAP"
  - Source: [Business & Development, Business & Development page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-development)
  - Official wording: "Zoning maps - Land use designations" … "Staff can help clarify requirements and point you toward the right approvals."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, adopted September 8, 2026 (it repealed Land Use Bylaw No. 1130, 2014). (Sources differ: The Village's OCP and Zoning Bylaw Update page still labels Bylaw 1341 a 'DRAFT'. The bylaw text, posted in the Bylaws folder, records adoption on September 8, 2026, and the Development page links it as the Zoning Bylaw. The bylaw wins. Older documents (Business Licence Bylaw, ticket schedule) still refer to Land Use Bylaw 1130.)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, cover; ss. 1.5, Part 10](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "This Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, was adopted by a majority of Council members present" … "The Village of Kaslo Land Use Bylaw No. 1130, 2014, including all amendments, is hereby repealed."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What the zone controls:** Permitted uses (principal and secondary), subdivision size, lot coverage, number of dwelling units, building height and storeys, and setbacks. For example, R-1: lot coverage 40%, up to 4 dwelling units, height 10.0 m, 3 storeys.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 8.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "Maximum Lot Coverage 40%" … "Maximum Number of Dwelling Units 4" … "Maximum Height 10.0 m"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Village Office, 250-353-2311, admin@kaslo.ca. A zoning verification or compliance letter costs $90.
  - Source: [OCP and Zoning Bylaw Update, Questions](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/ocp-and-zoning-bylaw-update)
  - Official wording: "Questions? Email admin@kaslo.ca or phone us at 250.353.2311."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, Schedule D, Miscellaneous](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning verification or compliance letter $90.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, cover](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW NO. 1341, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village's current [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) was adopted on September 8, 2026 and repealed Land Use Bylaw No. 1130, 2014. Part 9 holds the zoning map, and the Village's [Business & Development page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-development) lists zoning maps. No online address-search map was found.

A zone controls permitted uses (principal and secondary), subdivision size, lot coverage, number of dwelling units, building height and storeys, and setbacks. For example, R-1 allows 40% lot coverage, up to 4 dwelling units, 10.0 m height and 3 storeys. The zones are R-1, R-2, RM-1, RM-1A, C-1 to C-4, AERO, M-1, P-1 and P-2.

## Steps

1. Open the Zoning Bylaw and find your lot on the Part 9 zoning map.
2. Read your zone's section in Part 8 for permitted uses and limits.
3. If you cannot tell which zone applies, call the Village Office at 250-353-2311 or email admin@kaslo.ca.

## Good to know

- A zoning verification or compliance letter costs $90.
- The Village's [OCP and Zoning Bylaw Update page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/ocp-and-zoning-bylaw-update) still calls Bylaw 1341 a draft, but the bylaw itself records adoption. Ask the Village Office if in doubt.
- Some older Village documents still refer to the repealed Land Use Bylaw 1130.

## Zones

12 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning/index.json

Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
- [Business & Development, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-development)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/zoning-lookup.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business & Development, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-development) (read 2026-11-08)
- [OCP and Zoning Bylaw Update, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/ocp-and-zoning-bylaw-update) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Kaslo secondary suite and carriage house rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Kaslo's Zoning Bylaw allows a secondary suite (up to 90 m²) or a carriage house (up to 100 m²) in the R-1, RM-1, C-2 and C-3 zones. You need a building permit, and a development permit first if the lot is in a Development Permit Area.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** RDCK building permit fees apply (see building-permit-fees). Development permit fee: $250.  
**How long:** Not stated by the Village; the RDCK says turnaround for completed building permit applications is currently about 6 to 8 weeks.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Phone: RDCK Inspection Line, 250-352-8155
- Email: RDCK building department, buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes, as a secondary use in the R-1, RM-1, C-2 (Central Business District) and C-3 (Neighbourhood Commercial) zones.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 8.1.2, 8.3.2, 8.6, 8.7](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "Dwelling, Carriage House vi. Home Occupation, Minor vii. Secondary Suite" … "Home Occupation, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation viii. Home Occupation, Vacation Rental Accommodation ix. Secondary Suite"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes: a 'carriage house dwelling' is allowed in the R-1, RM-1, C-2 and C-3 zones.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 8.1.2, 8.3.2, 5.6](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "means a self-contained dwelling unit that is detached from and clearly secondary to a principal residential building on the same lot"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** Suite: max 90 m², one per principal dwelling, integrated with the house (not joined by breezeway or carport), not strata-titled. Carriage house: max 100 m², 7.5 m high, one per lot, not in front of the house. On lots under 1.0 ha without municipal water and sewer, not both.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 5.6, 5.10](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "have a maximum floor area of 90.0 square metres" … "A maximum of one secondary suite shall be permitted per principal dwelling unit." … "(a) Maximum Floor Area 100.0 m2" … "A maximum of one carriage house dwelling shall be permitted per lot." … "shall not be subdivided from the principal dwelling unit under the Strata"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Parking:** 1.0 space per dwelling unit for a secondary suite, and 1.0 space per dwelling unit for a carriage house.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, Table 7.4.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "Dwelling, Carriage House 1.0 space per dwelling unit" … "Secondary Suite 1.0 space per dwelling unit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permits:** A building permit (the Village posts a Secondary Suite checklist; RDCK inspectors act as the Village's building official). A development permit is also needed first if the lot is in a Development Permit Area (lakefront, stream, wildfire or heritage core).
  - Source: [Building Permit Checklist 3, Secondary Suite, page 1](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist3-Secondary-Suite-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Secondary Suites are self-contained dwelling units attached to a primary dwelling, containing cooking, living, sleeping, and sanitary facilities. They can not be strata titled."
  - Source: [Building Permits](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "RDCK inspectors act as the Village's Building and Plumbing Official."
  - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022, s. 16.1](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1280%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No_%201280%2C%202022(1%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "all developments subject to a DPA, a building" … "permit shall not be issued until a development"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 5.6 and 5.10 and Part 8; Table 7.4.1
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.10](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "5.10. SECONDARY SUITES" … "Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) allows a secondary suite as a secondary use, and a "carriage house dwelling", in the R-1, RM-1, C-2 (Central Business District) and C-3 (Neighbourhood Commercial) zones. No owner-occupancy requirement was found in the bylaw.

- **Secondary suite:** up to 90 m²; one per principal dwelling; built into the house (not joined to it by a breezeway or carport); not strata-titled.
- **Carriage house:** up to 100 m² and 7.5 m high; one per lot; not in front of the house.
- **Lots under 1.0 ha without municipal water and sewer:** you may have one or the other, not both.
- **Parking:** 1.0 space per dwelling unit for a secondary suite and 1.0 space per dwelling unit for a carriage house, on the same lot.

## Steps

1. Confirm your lot's zone and whether it is in a Development Permit Area (lakefront, stream, wildfire or heritage core) with the Village Office, 250-353-2311.
2. If it is, get a development permit first; the application fee is $250.
3. Use the Village's Secondary Suite checklist from the [Building Permits page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits) and apply for a building permit.

## Good to know

- Payment in lieu of parking is possible under Bylaw 1228, according to the Village's Development page.
- The Village's [OCP and Zoning Bylaw Update page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/ocp-and-zoning-bylaw-update) says the Official Community Plan is being updated.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permit Checklist 3, Secondary Suite (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist3-Secondary-Suite-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
- [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1280%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No_%201280%2C%202022(1%29.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit.md)
- [Kaslo building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Kaslo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Kaslo short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/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)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/secondary-suite.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/secondary-suite.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/secondary-suite.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/secondary-suite.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit Checklist 3, Secondary Suite (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist3-Secondary-Suite-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1280%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No_%201280%2C%202022(1%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Kaslo tree removal rules and permits
question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Kaslo?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Building, renovating and your property
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Kaslo
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Kaslo tree removal rules and permits

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

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, no Village bylaw covers cutting trees on private land. But within 30 m of the Kaslo River, removing vegetation other than hazard trees needs a development permit. Village-owned trees can only be removed by Village staff or with a Tree Cutting Permit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** No tree-specific fee found. A development permit, if needed, costs $250.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))

## Key facts

- **When a permit is needed:** No Village bylaw covers cutting trees on private land. In the Stream Protection DPA (properties within 30 m of the natural boundary of the Kaslo River, Map C), removing vegetation other than hazard trees needs a development permit. Check Map C for the Lakefront and Wildfire DPAs.
  - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022, s. 16.5.2](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1280%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No_%201280%2C%202022(1%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Within the Stream Protection DPA, no change of land use, subdivision, or site alteration is allowed" … "removal of vegetation other than removal" … "are within 30 metres of the natural boundary of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exemptions:** In the Stream Protection DPA, removal of hazard trees is excepted from the vegetation removal rule.
  - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022, s. 16.5.2](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1280%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No_%201280%2C%202022(1%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "removal of vegetation other than removal"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** If a development permit is needed: $250 application fee. No tree-specific fee found.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, Schedule D, Development Fees](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Development Permit application fee $250.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Replacement trees:** None found for private land. For Village trees, a Tree Cutting Permit may require replacement: unless waived, two replacement trees per tree within one growing season (at least 3.0 m conifers; 80 mm DBH deciduous).
  - Source: [Tree Policy, Resolution 68/2017, s. 10 Tree Replacement](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17232/)
  - Official wording: "any tree cut down must be replaced within one growing season at a ratio of two replacement trees for each tree removed"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **City trees:** Only Village staff or its agent may work on Village trees. Anyone else needs written permission or a Tree Cutting Permit from the Public Works and Parks Superintendent. Trees whose trunk crosses a property line are joint property.
  - Source: [Tree Policy, Resolution 68/2017, Tree Policy, 1.2(c)-(e)](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17232/)
  - Official wording: "Only the Village's staff or designated agent is authorized to carry out work on Village trees." … "without first obtaining written permission or a Tree Cutting Permit" … "Trees are considered joint property when any part of the tree trunk crosses a property line."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Park trees and natural features: $250 (defacing, removing, destroying or injuring park property or a natural feature). Failing to maintain or remove hazardous trees and shrubs on private property: $300.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 10](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Deface, remove, destroy or injure any Park 4(a),(b),(c),(d) $250"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 13](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Fail to maintain or remove hazardous trees and 10 $300"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** No tree bylaw. Tree Policy (Resolution 68/2017) for Village trees; Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022, s. 16.5 (Stream Protection DPA).
  - Source: [Tree Policy, Resolution 68/2017, title](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17232/)
  - Official wording: "Policy Title: Tree Policy"
  - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022, title](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1280%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No_%201280%2C%202022(1%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "VILLAGE OF KASLO BYLAW NO. 1280 A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF KASLO"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Kaslo has no tree bylaw for private land. The [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1280%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No_%201280%2C%202022(1).pdf) sets Development Permit Areas, and in the Stream Protection area (properties within 30 m of the natural boundary of the Kaslo River, Map C) removing vegetation needs a development permit. Hazard trees are excepted. Check Map C for the Lakefront and Wildfire areas too.

## Steps

1. Ask the Village Office (250-353-2311) whether your lot is in a Development Permit Area.
2. If it is, apply for a development permit before cutting. The application fee is $250.
3. For a tree on Village land, a boulevard or a right-of-way, ask the Public Works and Parks Superintendent for a Tree Cutting Permit.

## Good to know

- **Village trees:** under the [Tree Policy](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17232/), only Village staff or its agent may work on them. Anyone else needs written permission or a Tree Cutting Permit. A Village permit may require two replacement trees per tree within one growing season (conifers at least 3.0 m; deciduous 80 mm DBH), unless waived.
- Trees whose trunk crosses a property line are joint property.
- No replacement planting rule was found for private land.
- Under the [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/), the ticket is $250 for defacing, removing, destroying or injuring park property or a natural feature, and $300 for failing to maintain or remove hazardous trees and shrubs on private property. No ticket was found for cutting a private tree.

## Official forms and pages

- [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1280%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No_%201280%2C%202022(1%29.pdf)
- [Tree Policy, Resolution 68/2017 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17232/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Kaslo building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/tree-removal.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/tree-removal.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/tree-removal.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/tree-removal.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/tree-removal.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/tree-removal.md)

## Sources

- [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1280, 2022 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1280%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No_%201280%2C%202022(1%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Tree Policy, Resolution 68/2017 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17232/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Kaslo garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits"
question: "When is garbage collected in Kaslo, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Kaslo
sources_read: 2026-11-08
review: machine_checked
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# Kaslo garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

**Question:** When is garbage collected in Kaslo, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?

**Short answer:** Kaslo's garbage is collected on Tuesdays by contractor. Every bag needs an orange tag, sold at the Village Office or Kaslo Husky, priced at $4.75 in the Central Subregion (from January 1, 2026). Put bags out by 7:00 a.m., not before 5:00 a.m. Recycle BC curbside recycling is also collected.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** $4.75 per orange garbage tag (the RDCK fee for one container of mixed waste, Central Subregion, from January 1, 2026). No annual collection fee is stated. Commercial tags: 20% discount (minimum 10 sheets).  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office (orange tags), 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Phone: Village Office (missed collection, call by 2:00 p.m.), 250-353-2311

## Key facts

- **How often:** Municipal garbage collection is on Tuesdays. Recycle BC blue bag or container curbside recycling is also collected at no extra fee.
  - Source: [Waste & Recycling](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/waste-collection)
  - Official wording: "Municipal garbage collection is on Tuesdays." … "Recycle BC blue bag/ container curbside collection is at no additional fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Finding your day:** Tuesdays for garbage. A printable Garbage & Recycling calendar (PDF) is on the page.
  - Source: [Waste & Recycling](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/waste-collection)
  - Official wording: "Municipal garbage collection is on Tuesdays." … "A printable pdf copy of the 2025 Garbage & Recycling calendar is available"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Carts:** No carts are described. Garbage goes out in orange-tagged bags, or in a container with a tight, animal-proof lid holding up to 17.5 gallons.
  - Source: [Waste & Recycling, Garbage](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/waste-collection)
  - Official wording: "Bags must have an orange tag sold by either the Village Office or Kaslo Husky (Mohawk)."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012, s. 2 container](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "having a capacity not greater than 17.5 gallons"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Setting carts out:** Out by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday to guarantee collection, but not before 5:00 a.m. The bylaw says before 7:00 a.m., and not more than 2 hours earlier. Put them near the lane or street edge, not on a sidewalk.
  - Source: [Waste & Recycling](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/waste-collection)
  - Official wording: "Your garbage must be out by 7:00 a.m. to guarantee collection but should not be placed curbside prior to 5:00 a.m. on collection day."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012, ss. 8, 17-18](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "before 7:00 a.m. on each collection day, but not more than 2 hours in advance of that time"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits and extra garbage:** Every garbage bag needs an orange tag (Village Office or Kaslo Husky). The tag price equals the RDCK fee for one container of mixed waste: $4.75 in the Central Subregion, which includes Kaslo (from Jan. 1, 2026). Not collected: items over 10 kg or 1.8 m, limbs over 50 mm. (Sources differ: Conflict on the tag price: Bylaw 1119 (2012) s. 11(a) says $2.50 per tag with a minimum purchase of 10. The Village web page and the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 say the price equals the RDCK user fee for one container of mixed waste. The later Fees bylaw and page should win; the RDCK price was not read. Commercial tags: 20% discount (minimum 10 sheets).)
  - Source: [Waste & Recycling, Garbage](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/waste-collection)
  - Official wording: "The cost of a tag is the same as the tipping fee for a bag of residential garbage at the RDCK* transfer station." … "There is no minimum number of bags covered by taxes or annual user fees. You must buy tags for all garbage that you put out."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012, ss. 11(a), 30](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Official tags will be sold by the Village for a cost of $2.50 each, and a minimum of 10 tags shall be purchased at any one time." … "discarded material of any kind which weighs more than 10 kg"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023 (Schedule I), Schedule I, Solid Waste Fees](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Garbage bag tags - retail Same as user fee set by RDCK for one (1) container of mixed waste"
  - Source: [User Fees, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Disposal Fees, new prices; FAQ 1](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/user-fees/)
  - Official wording: "Mixed Waste (per container) | $4.75 each (Central Subregion) / $4.00 each (East & West Subregions)" … "Central Sub-region, (Grohman (Nelson), Central (Salmo), Balfour, Kaslo, Marblehead, and Ymir)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** No annual collection fee is stated; you pay per garbage tag.
  - Source: [Waste & Recycling, Garbage](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/waste-collection)
  - Official wording: "There is no minimum number of bags covered by taxes or annual user fees."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012 (tag fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023, Schedule I)
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012, s. 1](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Kaslo's contractor collects garbage on Tuesdays under the [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1).pdf). Recycle BC blue bag or container curbside recycling is collected at no extra fee; the page does not state how often. A printable Garbage & Recycling calendar (PDF) is on the [Waste & Recycling page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/waste-collection). The page calls it the 2025 calendar, so check that it is current.

## Steps

1. Buy orange tags at the Village Office or Kaslo Husky. Every garbage bag needs one.
2. Put garbage out by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday to guarantee collection, but not before 5:00 a.m. The bylaw says before 7:00 a.m., and not more than 2 hours earlier.
3. Place it near the lane or street edge, not on a sidewalk.
4. If the contractor misses you, call the Village Office by 2:00 p.m.

## Good to know

- No carts are described. Use orange-tagged bags, or a container with a tight, animal-proof lid holding up to 17.5 gallons. The bylaw also allows plastic bags only if kept in an animal-proof structure.
- Tag price: the Village page and the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) say it equals the RDCK fee for one container of mixed waste, $4.75 in the Central Subregion. The older Bylaw 1119 says $2.50 per tag with a minimum purchase of 10, so confirm the price when you buy.
- Not collected: items over 10 kg or 1.8 m, and limbs over 50 mm.

## Official forms and pages

- [Waste & Recycling, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/waste-collection)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119 (PDF)](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1%29.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/yard-waste.md)
- [Kaslo backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-fire.md)
- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/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)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/garbage-collection.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/garbage-collection.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/garbage-collection.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/garbage-collection.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/garbage-collection.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Waste & Recycling, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/waste-collection) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023 (Schedule I), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [User Fees, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/user-fees/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Kaslo yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Kaslo?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
owner: regional
owner_body: Regional District of Central Kootenay
sources_read: 2026-11-08
review: machine_checked
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/yard-waste/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/yard-waste.json"
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# Kaslo yard waste collection and drop-off

**Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Kaslo?

**Short answer:** Kaslo has no curbside yard waste collection that we found. Take yard waste to the RDCK Kaslo Transfer Station, 1302 Kaslo West Road, where yard and garden waste is free in May and October only; user fees apply the rest of the year. Village garbage collection will not take tree limbs over 50 mm.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Kootenay, https://www.rdck.ca)  
**Cost:** Free at the RDCK Kaslo Transfer Station in May and October only; user fees apply during the rest of the year. No Village charge found.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: RDCK Kaslo Transfer Station, 1302 Kaslo West Road, Kaslo, BC (Summer (Apr 1 to Sep 30): Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter (Oct 1 to Mar 31): Sunday, Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed statutory holidays.)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **How to set it out:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Drop-off:** RDCK Kaslo Transfer Station, 1302 Kaslo West Road. Summer (Apr 1 to Sep 30): Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter (Oct 1 to Mar 31): Sunday, Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed statutory holidays.
  - Source: [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Central Subregion, Kaslo Transfer Station](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/)
  - Official wording: "1302 Kaslo West Road" … "Tuesday & Friday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm" … "Sunday, Tuesday & Friday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm" … "Closed on all Statutory Holidays"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cost:** Free at the RDCK Kaslo Transfer Station in May and October only; user fees apply during the rest of the year. No Village charge found.
  - Source: [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Central Subregion, Kaslo Transfer Station](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/)
  - Official wording: "Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not accepted:** No yard waste collection program found. Village garbage collection will not take tree limbs over 50 mm (2 in), whole bushes or hedges, gravel, sand, rocks or bricks, or items over 10 kg or 1.8 m, unless special arrangements are made.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012, s. 30](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "tree limbs more than 50 mm or 2 inches in diameter, or whole bushes or hedges" … "gravel, sand, rocks, or bricks"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012, s. 1](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Kaslo's [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1).pdf) and its Waste & Recycling page describe garbage and Recycle BC collection only. No curbside yard waste collection or set-out rules were found. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) runs the Kaslo Transfer Station.

## Steps

1. Take yard and garden waste to the RDCK Kaslo Transfer Station, 1302 Kaslo West Road.
2. Summer (April 1 to September 30): Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3. Winter (October 1 to March 31): Sunday, Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed statutory holidays.

## Good to know

- Yard and garden waste is free at the transfer station in May and October only. User fees apply the rest of the year.
- Village garbage collection will not take tree limbs over 50 mm (2 in), whole bushes or hedges, gravel, sand, rocks or bricks, or items over 10 kg or 1.8 m, unless special arrangements are made.
- Burning is a different matter; see the backyard fire answer.

## Official forms and pages

- [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/garbage-collection.md)
- [Kaslo backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-fire.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/yard-waste.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/yard-waste.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/yard-waste.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/yard-waste.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/yard-waste.md)
- [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1119, 2012 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1119%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Bylaw(1%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Waste & Recycling, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/waste-collection) (read 2026-11-08)

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---
title: Kaslo watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Water, sewer, roads and snow
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Kaslo
sources_read: 2026-11-08
review: machine_checked
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# Kaslo watering restrictions

**Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, Stage 1 water conservation measures apply every year from June 1 to September 30. The Village may add Stages 2 to 4 when needed, announced by posting, social media or its website. The table of what each stage allows is not readable online, so ask the Village Office. Unauthorized watering is a $100 ticket.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Unauthorized watering of lawns outside designated times: $100 ticket.  
**How long:** Stage 1 runs June 1 to September 30 each year.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Stage 1 water conservation measures apply every year from June 1 to September 30. The Village may impose further measures (Stages 2 to 4) when needed, communicated by posting and social media or the website.
  - Source: [Water Conservation Measures, Water Conservation Measures policy](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/water-conservation)
  - Official wording: "Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures go into effect every year regardless of seasonal weather patterns. These measures are in effect from June 1st to September 30th." … "Water Conservation stage changes will be communicated by physical posting and social media/ website."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Sprinkling schedule:** Not confirmed. The Village's policy table of watering times and exemptions is not in the readable text online.
- **Allowed at any time:** Not confirmed. The Village's policy table of watering times and exemptions is not in the readable text online.
- **New lawns:** The policy does not mention new lawns. Council or the CAO reviews requests to vary or relax the restrictions in specific situations, and any approval is issued in writing.
  - Source: [Water Conservation Measures, Water Conservation Measures policy, item 7](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/water-conservation)
  - Official wording: "Council or the CAO will review requests to vary or relax the restrictions in specific situations. Any approval will be issued in writing."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $100 for unauthorized watering of lawns outside of designated times (Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 14, Waterworks Bylaw s. 19). The policy also provides for Water Smart warning flags and, in serious cases, shutting off water after one written warning.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 14](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Unauthorized watering of lawns outside of 19 $100"
  - Source: [Water Conservation Measures, policy items 2, 4](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/water-conservation)
  - Official wording: "Public Works may shut off the water connection to properties in serious cases of non-compliance after serving one written warning"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Kaslo Waterworks Bylaw No. 1127, 2012 (watering offence); Water Conservation Measures policy, Resolution 212/2017
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 14](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Village of Kaslo Waterworks Bylaw No. 1127,"
  - Source: [Water Conservation Measures policy, Resolution 212/2017](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=Water%20Conservation%20Measures.pdf)
  - Official wording: "POLICY TITLE: Water Conservation Measures"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Kaslo's Water Conservation Measures policy (adopted November 14, 2017, Resolution 212/2017) sets Stage 1 measures from June 1 to September 30 every year. The Village may impose further measures (Stages 2 to 4) when needed, communicated by posting, social media or the [Village website](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/water-conservation). Check there for the current stage.

## Steps

1. Check the Village website or call the Village Office (250-353-2311) for the current stage.
2. Ask for the table of permitted watering times; it is not in the readable text of the policy online.

## Good to know

- Watering days and times, and exemptions for things like new lawns or gardens, are not stated in any readable official text. The policy does not mention new lawns.
- Council or the CAO reviews requests to vary or relax the restrictions in specific situations, and any approval is issued in writing.
- The policy provides for Water Smart warning flags and, in serious cases, shutting off water after one written warning.
- Ticket: $100 for unauthorized watering of lawns outside designated times ([Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/), Schedule 14). The Waterworks Bylaw No. 1127 it cites was not found online.

## Official forms and pages

- [Water Conservation Measures, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/water-conservation)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/water-restrictions.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/water-restrictions.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/water-restrictions.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/water-restrictions.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/water-restrictions.md)
- [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Water Conservation Measures, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/water-conservation) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Water Conservation Measures policy, Resolution 212/2017 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2FBylaws%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=Water%20Conservation%20Measures.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Kaslo dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Kaslo
sources_read: 2026-11-08
review: machine_checked
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-licence/"
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# Kaslo dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, every dog over four months old needs a licence from the Village of Kaslo. The yearly fee is $15 for a spayed or neutered dog and $50 for one that is not, or $12 and $40 if paid before January 31. No licence is issued to anyone under 19.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** $15 a year for a spayed or neutered dog ($12 if paid before January 31); $50 a year for a dog that is not ($40 if paid before January 31). Replacement tag $5. Fine for an unlicensed dog: $100.  
**How long:** The licence year is January 1 to December 31. The annual fee is due on or before January 31 each year.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Anyone who becomes the owner of a dog must apply for a licence immediately. A 'dog' is over four months old (a dangerous dog of any age). Exceptions: guide dogs, certified assistance dogs, working police dogs. No licence is issued to anyone under 19.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), ss. 2, 13-15](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "means a dog of the species canine that is over the age of four months" … "must apply to the Municipality, in the form provided by the Animal Control Officer, for a Dog Licence" … "A Dog Licence must not be issued to or in the name of a person under the age of nineteen (19) years" … "a Dog that is specifically trained and kept for the purpose of serving as a guide Dog"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Issued by:** The Village of Kaslo.
  - Source: [Animals & Wildlife, Animal Control](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/animals-wildlife)
  - Official wording: "All dogs owned by Village residents must be licensed through the Village of Kaslo."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $15 a year ($12 if paid before January 31).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023 (consolidated October 15, 2026), Schedule F, Dog Licences](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Dog Licence - neutered or spayed $15" … "Dog Licence - neutered or spayed, if paid before January 31 $12"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $50 a year ($40 if paid before January 31).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023 (consolidated October 15, 2026), Schedule F, Dog Licences](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Dog Licence $50" … "Dog Licence if paid before January 31 $40"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees and discounts:** Early-payment discount: pay before January 31. Replacement tag: $5. No seniors' discount found. Impound fees: $75 (first), $100 (second), $150 (each later), plus actual costs for food, shelter and vet.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023 (consolidated October 15, 2026), Schedule F, Dog Licences and Animal Control](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Replacement Dog Tag $5" … "Impoundment - first occurrence $75" … "Impoundment - second occurrence $100" … "Impoundment - additional occurrence(s) $150" … "Veterinarian fees incurred during impoundment Actual Cost"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** Licence year is January 1 to December 31. The annual fee is due on or before January 31 each year.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), ss. 2, 14](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "means that time period between January 1st and December 31st inclusive" … "must pay the prescribed annual fee thereafter on or before the 31st day of January in each calendar year"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to get one:** Apply to the Village of Kaslo on the form provided by the Animal Control Officer and pay the licence fee set in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), s. 14](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "must apply to the Municipality, in the form provided by the Animal Control Officer, for a Dog Licence"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** $100 (Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 2, 'Unlicensed Dog').
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 2](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Unlicensed Dog 5.1 $100"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated to include Bylaw Nos. 1156, 1237 and 1251)
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), title page](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013" … "Consolidated to include Bylaw Nos. 1156, 1237 and 1251"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Kaslo issues dog licences under its [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/). Anyone who becomes the owner of a dog must apply for a licence immediately. A "dog" is over four months old (a dangerous dog of any age). Guide dogs, certified assistance dogs and working police dogs are exempt.

## Steps

1. Ask the Village Office (250-353-2311) for the licence form from the Animal Control Officer. No official page says whether you can apply online, in person or by mail.
2. Fill it in and pay the licence fee set in the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/).
3. Renew every year. The licence year is January 1 to December 31 and the fee is due on or before January 31.

## Good to know

- The lower fee for paying before January 31 is $12 for a spayed or neutered dog and $40 for one that is not.
- A replacement tag costs $5 and needs proof of a valid licence. No seniors' discount was found.
- An unlicensed dog can bring a $100 ticket under the [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/).
- The Village's Fees bylaw lists changes effective January 1, 2027, so confirm the fee when you apply.
- Pound fees if your dog is impounded are $75 (first), $100 (second) and $150 (each later), plus actual costs.

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147 (consolidated)](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, Schedule F](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Kaslo rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/dog-licence.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-licence.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/dog-licence.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dog-licence.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023 (consolidated October 15, 2026), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Animals & Wildlife, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/animals-wildlife) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Kaslo dog leash rules and off-leash areas
question: "Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Kaslo
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Kaslo dog leash rules and off-leash areas

**Question:** Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, a dog must be on a leash or under a competent person's immediate control whenever it is off its owner's land, and must be leashed in parks. Dogs may be off leash in the Schedule A area of the Dog Control Bylaw and at the dog beach next to Vimy Park.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Fine for a dog at large: $100.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** An owner must not let a dog be 'at large': off the owner's land and neither under the immediate control of a competent person nor on a leash. Dogs may be off leash in the Schedule A area. In parks, animals must be on a leash.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), ss. 2, 20, 24](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "means (a) a Dog that is elsewhere than on the lands or premises of the Owner of the Dog and not under the immediate control of a person who is competent to manage the Dog, or on a Leash" … "must not permit or allow the Owner's Dog: (a) to be At Large"
  - Source: [Kaslo Municipal Parks Bylaw No. 1162, 2014, s. 5(a)](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17242/)
  - Official wording: "ensure the animal is securely held on a leash of no more than three (3) metres in length"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Maximum leash length:** 2.4 m (6 ft) maximum under the Dog Control Bylaw; 3 m maximum in parks under the Parks Bylaw.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), s. 2 definition of Leash](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "does not exceed two point four (2.4) metres [six (6) feet] in length"
  - Source: [Kaslo Municipal Parks Bylaw No. 1162, 2014, s. 5(a)](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17242/)
  - Official wording: "on a leash of no more than three (3) metres in length"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Off-leash areas:** Off-leash area listed in Schedule A of the Dog Control Bylaw: Lots 39-48 Block 23 Plan 393; Lots 1-12 and 37-48 Block 28; Lots 1-12 and 31-40 Block 29 (all District Lot 209), with the dog under a competent person's control. Also the designated dog beach next to Vimy Park.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), s. 24 and Schedule A](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "a Dog may be off Leash in an area designated in Schedule" … "Lots 39-48 Block 23 Plan 393 District Lot 209"
  - Source: [Kaslo Municipal Parks Bylaw No. 1162, 2014, s. 6](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17242/)
  - Official wording: "the designated dog beach area of Park adjacent to Vimy Park"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** None set. Neither the Dog Control Bylaw nor the Parks Bylaw bans dogs from particular places.
- **Cleaning up:** The owner must immediately remove and properly dispose of the dog's feces on a highway or other public place. In parks, the person in charge must immediately remove feces.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), s. 23](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "must immediately remove and dispose, in a waste container or by other sanitary means, any fecal matter deposited by such Dog in or on a highway or other public place"
  - Source: [Kaslo Municipal Parks Bylaw No. 1162, 2014, s. 5(d)](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17242/)
  - Official wording: "immediately remove all feces deposited in the Park by that animal"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** $100 (Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 2, 'Dog at Large'). Failing to control a domestic animal in a park: $100 (Schedule 10).
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 2](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Dog at Large 6.1(a) $100"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 10](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Fail to control domestic animal in a park 5 $100"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013; Kaslo Municipal Parks Bylaw No. 1162, 2014 for parks.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), title page](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013"
  - Source: [Kaslo Municipal Parks Bylaw No. 1162, 2014, title](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17242/)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw No. 1162, 2014"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/), an owner must not let a dog be "at large" in Kaslo. That means off the owner's land and neither under the immediate control of a competent person nor on a leash. In parks, the [Parks Bylaw No. 1162](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17242/) requires animals to be on a leash.

## Good to know

- Leash length: the Dog Control Bylaw sets a maximum of 2.4 m (6 ft); the Parks Bylaw sets 3 m in parks. The bylaws differ, so 2.4 m is the safe length.
- Off-leash area: Schedule A of the Dog Control Bylaw lists Lots 39-48 Block 23 Plan 393, Lots 1-12 and 37-48 Block 28, and Lots 1-12 and 31-40 Block 29 (all District Lot 209), with the dog under a competent person's control. No map was found. The Village also names a designated dog beach next to Vimy Park.
- Clean-up: the owner must immediately remove and properly dispose of the dog's feces on a highway or other public place. In parks, the person in charge must do so.
- Neither bylaw read bans dogs from particular places. Ask the Village Office about other rules.
- A dog at large can bring a $100 ticket; failing to control a domestic animal in a park is also $100 ([Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)).

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147 (consolidated)](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
- [Kaslo Municipal Parks Bylaw No. 1162, 2014](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17242/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-licence.md)
- [Kaslo rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Kaslo Municipal Parks Bylaw No. 1162, 2014, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17242/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Kaslo rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

**Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, a "vicious dog" is one that has bitten or attacked a person or animal without provocation. Under the Dog Control Bylaw it must be muzzled and firmly leashed in public and kept in a building or enclosure at home. A dog attack ticket is $1,000. Report to the Village Office.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** No separate licence fee found; the ordinary dog licence fee applies. Dog attack ticket: $1,000.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone). In an immediate threat to public safety, call 9-1-1.)
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** The bylaw uses the Community Charter meaning of 'Dangerous Dog'. A 'Vicious Dog' is one that has bitten or attacked, without provocation, a human or another dog or animal. An Animal Control Officer may seize a dog known to be vicious.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), ss. 2, 5](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "has the same meaning as defined in the Community Charter" … "means a Dog which has bitten or attacked, without provocation, a human or another Dog or animal" … "a Dog known to the Animal Control Officer to be a Vicious Dog"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Rules for owners:** Vicious dog: on a highway or public place only firmly leashed, held by a competent person and muzzled; on private land only with the occupier's consent and muzzled; on the owner's land only in a building or enclosure (2.4 m / 6 ft). Warning signs at entrances; tell the Village within 2 working days of a sale or death, and immediately if it is loose or bites.
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), ss. 26-27](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "only if the Vicious Dog is firmly held on a Leash, firmly held by a person competent to restrain the Vicious Dog, and Muzzled" … "to be on the Owner's land only in a building or Enclosure" … "VICIOUS DOG ON PREMISES" … "advise the Municipality immediately if the Vicious Dog is At Large, or has bitten or attacked a person, other animal or Dog"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Licence fee:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **How to report:** Report to the Village Office; photos with the date, time and location help. If an animal is an immediate threat to public safety, call 9-1-1.
  - Source: [Animals & Wildlife, Animal Control](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/animals-wildlife)
  - Official wording: "Residents may report bylaw concerns to the Village Office." … "If an animal poses an immediate threat to public safety, call 9-1-1 immediately." … "photographs along with the date, time, and location of the incident can assist staff"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket amounts: dog attack $1,000; failing to advise of a vicious dog attack $750; vicious dog improperly in a public place $500; on private property without occupier consent $250; not in a building or enclosure $250; sign, sale or death notice offences $100.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 2](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Dog Attack 6.1(b) $1,000" … "Fail to advise of Vicious Dog Attack 7.3(d) $750" … "Vicious Dog improperly in a public place 7.2(a) $500" … "Vicious Dog on private property without consent of occupier 7.2(b) $250" … "Vicious Dog not in building or Enclosure 7.2(c) $250" … "Fail to erect Vicious Dog sign 7.3(a) $100"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated to include Bylaw Nos. 1156, 1237 and 1251)
  - Source: [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), title page](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)
  - Official wording: "Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013" … "Consolidated to include Bylaw Nos. 1156, 1237 and 1251"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/) uses the Community Charter meaning of "Dangerous Dog". A "Vicious Dog" is one that has bitten or attacked, without provocation, a human or another dog or animal. The bylaw sets no formal declaration process; an Animal Control Officer may seize a dog known to be vicious.

## Steps

1. To report a dog, contact the Village Office (250-353-2311). Photos with the date, time and location help.
2. If an animal is an immediate threat to public safety, call 9-1-1.

## Good to know

- Owner rules for a vicious dog: in a highway or public place, only firmly leashed, held by a competent person and muzzled. On private land, only with the occupier's consent and muzzled. On the owner's own land, only in a building or an enclosure (a fence or structure at least 2.4 m / 6 ft high).
- Post warning signs at entrances. Tell the Village within 2 working days of a sale or death, and immediately if the dog is loose or bites.
- Tickets under the [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/): dog attack $1,000; failing to advise of a vicious dog attack $750; vicious dog improperly in a public place $500; on private property without consent or not in a building or enclosure $250 each; sign, sale or death notice offences $100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147 (consolidated)](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-licence.md)
- [Kaslo dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Control Bylaw No. 1147, 2013 (consolidated), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16206/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Animals & Wildlife, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/animals-wildlife) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Kaslo backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules

**Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, you may keep up to six hens, and no roosters, per lot in the R-1, R-2, RM-1, RM-1A, P-1 and P-2 zones. No permit or fee is listed. Bees and other livestock are not allowed in those zones; they are a permitted use only in the Aerodrome zone.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** No permit or fee listed for hens.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca

## Key facts

- **Hens allowed:** Yes. Keeping of hens is part of 'Agriculture, Urban', a secondary use in the R-1, R-2, RM-1, RM-1A, P-1 and P-2 zones.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 3.5 definitions; s. 5.11; ss. 8.1-8.4, 8.11, 8.12](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "the small-scale growing of crops or production of farm products and the keeping of hens within an urban or suburban environment" … "Secondary Uses i. Accessory Buildings and Structures ii. Agriculture, Urban iii. Childcare Services, Minor"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Most hens:** Six female birds per lot.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.11.1, Table 5.11.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "A maximum of six female birds and" … "zero male birds are permitted per"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Roosters:** No. Zero male birds are permitted per lot.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.11.1, Table 5.11.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "zero male birds are permitted per"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coop rules:** A coop and run must be at least 4.5 m from any lot line that abuts a lot in a Residential zone. No nuisance from noise, odour or vermin. Sales limited to eggs and products from your own hens.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.11.1, Table 5.11.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "A coop and associated run must be" … "setback a minimum of 4.5 metres" … "from any lot line which abuts a lot in" … "a Residential zone." … "No nuisance from noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odours, vermin, or visual"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit or registration:** None set. No permit, licence or registration is required for hens in Kaslo.
- **Bees:** Not specifically allowed. Keeping bees is part of "Agriculture", a use listed only in the Aerodrome (AERO) zone. "Agriculture, Urban" in residential, park and civic zones covers hens and small-scale food production only.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 3.5 definitions; s. 8.9.2; s. 8.1.2](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "or the keeping of bees, poultry, dairy livestock, and horses" … "the small-scale growing of crops or production of farm products and the keeping of hens within an urban or suburban environment"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other livestock:** No. Residential zones allow only 'Agriculture, Urban' (small-scale food growing and hens). 'Agriculture', which includes bees, poultry, dairy livestock and horses, is listed as a permitted use only in the Aerodrome (AERO) zone.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 3.5 and s. 8.9.2](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "Typical uses include but are not limited to farming, horticulture, commercial composting, or the keeping of bees, poultry, dairy livestock, and horses" … "Secondary Uses i. Accessory Buildings and Structures ii. Agriculture iii. Industry, Light"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.11 (Urban Agriculture) and the zone use lists in Part 8.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.11](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "Table 5.11.1: Urban Agriculture Regulations" … "Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the Village of Kaslo's [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/), keeping hens is part of "Agriculture, Urban", a secondary use in the R-1, R-2, RM-1, RM-1A, P-1 and P-2 zones. Check your lot's zone with the Village before you build.

## Good to know

- Limit: six female birds per lot. No roosters (zero male birds).
- Coop: a coop and run must be at least 4.5 m from any lot line that abuts a lot in a Residential zone. The coop must not cause noise, odour or vermin nuisance.
- Sales are limited to eggs and products from your own hens.
- No permit, licence or registration is required for hens, and no fee is listed. A business licence is needed if you sell for business.
- Bees: not specifically allowed. "Agriculture", which includes keeping bees, is listed only in the Aerodrome (AERO) zone.
- Other livestock (poultry other than hens, dairy animals, horses): not allowed in residential zones. "Agriculture" is permitted only in the Aerodrome zone.
- The Village's Animals & Wildlife page names a Prohibited Animals Bylaw that was not found online. Ask the Village Office at 250-353-2311 if you are unsure.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-chickens.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
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# Kaslo RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, a camper, RV or trailer may not be occupied on a street between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. On a residential lot you may keep one RV up to 11.0 m long or one boat up to 10.0 m long. In the Business District, parking is limited to 2 consecutive hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Overnight occupation of an RV on a street: $200 ticket.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))

## Key facts

- **On the street:** Campers, RVs, mobile units and trailers may not be occupied while parked on a highway between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. In the Business District, no vehicle may park more than 2 consecutive hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Commercially licensed trailers or vehicles over 4,100 kg may not park on a highway other than an Arterial Highway.
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 1120, 2012 (consolidated 2018), ss. 22, 23(a), 27](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14605/)
  - Official wording: "No campers, Recreational Vehicles, mobile units or Trailers shall be occupied while Parked or Standing on any Highway within the limits of the Village between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M." … "No Person shall Park any Vehicle for a period of more than two (2) consecutive hours on any Highway in the Business District" … "in excess of Four Thousand One Hundred (4,100) kilograms"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **On your property:** In residential zones a lot may keep one recreational vehicle up to 11.0 m long, or one boat up to 10.0 m long (an exception to the ban on commercial vehicles). Not for dismantling or construction work. Parking areas may not be in a front yard unless the lot's only access is from the front and there is no lane.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 7.2.3, 7.7](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "a maximum of one recreational vehicle, the maximum length of which is 11.0 metres, or a maximum of one boat or other such vessel, the maximum length of which is 10.0" … "In Residential zones, no parking areas shall be located within a front yard except where"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Living in an RV:** Not on a street between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. (Street and Traffic Bylaw s. 27).
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 1120, 2012 (consolidated 2018), s. 27](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14605/)
  - Official wording: "No campers, Recreational Vehicles, mobile units or Trailers shall be occupied while Parked or Standing on any Highway"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Municipal tickets (Schedule 7): overnight occupation of a camper, trailer or RV on a highway $200; parking more than 2 hours in the Business District $100; commercial vehicle or trailer on a highway other than an arterial $100.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 7](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Overnight occupation of camper, trailer, 27 $200" … "Park commercial vehicle or trailer on a Highway 23(a) $100"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 1120, 2012 (consolidated 2018); Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 7.7
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Village of Kaslo Street & Traffic Bylaw No."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 7.7](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Kaslo's rules are in the [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 1120](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14605/) for streets and the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) for private lots.

## Good to know

- On a street: campers, RVs, mobile units and trailers may not be occupied while parked on a highway between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
- Business District (Front Street between 5th and 3rd, and 5th and 4th Streets between A Avenue and Water Street): no vehicle may park more than 2 consecutive hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
- Commercially licensed trailers or vehicles over 4,100 kg may not park on a highway other than an Arterial Highway.
- On your lot in a residential zone: one recreational vehicle up to 11.0 m long, or one boat up to 10.0 m long. It must not be used for dismantling or construction work. Parking areas may not be in a front yard unless the lot's only access is from the front and there is no lane.
- Living in an RV on a residential lot: the Zoning Bylaw does not say whether this is allowed. Ask the Village Office at 250-353-2311.
- Tickets ([Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)): overnight occupation of a camper, trailer or RV on a highway $200; parking more than 2 hours in the Business District $100; commercial vehicle or trailer on a highway other than an arterial $100.

## Official forms and pages

- [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 1120 (consolidated 2018)](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14605/)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Kaslo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 1120, 2012 (consolidated 2018), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14605/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Kaslo noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Kaslo?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Kaslo noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

**Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Kaslo?

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, quiet time is 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., when sound equipment must not be heard on public or neighbouring private property. Construction noise is allowed 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Any noise that disturbs neighbours is banned at any hour.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Audio device during Quiet Time: $500. Disturbance: $100. Prohibited construction noise: $250.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca
- Phone: Kaslo RCMP (non-emergency), 250-353-2225

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No one may make or allow noise, in or on a highway or anywhere in the Village, that disturbs or is likely to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the neighbourhood.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023, s. 3.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall make, cause or permit to be made noises or sounds in or on a highway or elsewhere within the boundaries of the Village of Kaslo"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Quiet hours:** 'Quiet Time' is 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. During Quiet Time, no sound equipment may be played so that it can be heard on public property or neighbouring private property.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023, ss. 2, 4.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/)
  - Official wording: "means the period from 22:00 on a given day through 08:00 on the following day" … "the playing or operation of any apparatus, equipment or device that makes, plays, reproduces or amplifies sound in a manner that can be heard on public property or neighbouring private property"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Construction hours:** Allowed 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Outside those hours, building, demolition and repair work, mechanical excavation, loading and unloading vehicles, and motorized landscaping equipment are prohibited.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023, s. 4.2](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/)
  - Official wording: "Except between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 on Monday through to and including Saturday, and between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00 on Sunday, the following activities are prohibited"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other limits:** No decibel limit. Prohibited: noisy animals, vehicles or equipment with excessive noise from disrepair, modified exhaust or wheel-spin, horns except as a warning, and discharging a firearm, firecracker or explosive device. Exceptions include emergency vehicles, security and fire alarms, and the S.S. Moyie horn.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023, ss. 3.2, 5.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/)
  - Official wording: "the discharging of a firearm, firecracker or explosive device of any kind" … "the horn of the S.S. Moyie" … "a modified or inadequate exhaust system"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, business hours:** Village Office, 250-353-2311. Complaints may be made in person, by telephone, email or in writing, and should give name, contact details, what happened (date, time, place), the impact, and any earlier attempt to resolve it.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Policy, Procedure 2-3](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15025/)
  - Official wording: "Individual complaints about a bylaw contravention may be received by the Village in person, by telephone, email or in writing." … "The complainant's name and contact details"
  - Source: [Village Of Kaslo - City Hall, donations paragraph](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall)
  - Official wording: "Help us maintain Kaslo City Hall for future generations. Your TAX DEDUCTABLE donations are critical to the continued conservation of the building. Please send your donations to Village of Kaslo, PO Box 576, Kaslo, B.C. V0G 1M0 or phone 250-353-2311. Your TAX DEDUCTABLE receipt will be mailed to you."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, after hours:** No after-hours noise line is stated. For urgent problems: Kaslo RCMP non-emergency 250-353-2225; Public Works after-hours emergency 250-353-1770 (for utility emergencies).
  - Source: [Protective Services, Other emergency contact numbers](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/protective-services)
  - Official wording: "Kaslo RCMP Detachment - Non-emergency and info: 250-353-2225" … "Village of Kaslo Public Works after-hours emergency: 250-353-1770"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, s. 3.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Royal Canadian Mounted Police"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Municipal tickets: audio device during Quiet Time $500; making or causing a disturbance $100; animal noise $100; vehicle noise $100; horn $100; firearm, firecracker or explosive $250; prohibited construction noise $250; excavation $250; loading, landscaping equipment, parade or protest noise $100.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 3](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Use of audio device during Quiet Time 4.1(a) $500" … "Making or causing a disturbance 3.1 $100" … "Use of firearm, firecracker or explosive 3.2(d) $250" … "Prohibited construction noise 4.2(a) $250" … "Prohibited landscaping equipment noise 4.2(d) $100"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023, title](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/)
  - Official wording: "Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/) bans noise anywhere in the Village of Kaslo that disturbs or is likely to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the neighbourhood. There is no decibel limit.

## Steps

1. To complain, contact the Village Office (250-353-2311), in person, by phone, by email or in writing.
2. Give your name and contact details, what happened (date, time, place), the impact on you, and any earlier attempt to resolve it.

## Good to know

- Quiet Time is 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. No sound equipment may be played so it can be heard on public property or neighbouring private property.
- Outside 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, these are prohibited: building, demolition and repair work, mechanical excavation, loading and unloading vehicles, and motorized landscaping equipment. The bylaw says nothing separate about statutory holidays. Council can vary the hours on application.
- Also prohibited: noisy animals, vehicles or equipment with excessive noise from disrepair, modified exhaust or wheel-spin, horns except as a warning, and firearms, firecrackers or explosive devices. Exceptions include emergency vehicles, security and fire alarms, and the S.S. Moyie horn.
- No after-hours noise line is stated. For urgent problems, the Kaslo RCMP non-emergency line is 250-353-2225.
- Tickets ([Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)): audio device during Quiet Time $500; disturbance, animal, vehicle or horn noise $100 each; firearm, firecracker or explosive $250; prohibited construction noise $250; excavation $250; loading, landscaping equipment, parade or protest noise $100.
- The Village enforces mainly on complaints and puts the most serious issues first.

## Official forms and pages

- [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Kaslo fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fireworks.md)
- [Kaslo dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-leash-rules.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)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/noise-rules.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/noise-rules.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/noise-rules.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/noise-rules.md)
- [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement Policy, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15025/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Protective Services, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/protective-services) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Of Kaslo - City Hall](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Kaslo unsightly property rules and how to report
question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Kaslo?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Kaslo unsightly property rules and how to report

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

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, contact the Village Office (250-353-2311) with your name, a specific description and the date, time and location. The Village enforces on complaints and seeks voluntary compliance first. An unsightly accumulation ticket is $500. The bylaw text itself is not posted online.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Unsightly accumulation $500; overgrowth or infestation $500; rubbish, litter or graffiti $300.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca

## Key facts

- **What counts:** The ticket schedule for the Prevention of Public Nuisances Bylaw lists: accumulation of stagnant water, rubbish, or noxious or offensive substances; improper rubbish or litter; graffiti; unsightly accumulation; failing to remove noxious weeds, overgrowth, vermin or infestation; unsafe demolition sites; and uncontrolled animal attractants.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 13](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Unsightly accumulation 3(a) $500" … "Fail to remove noxious weeds and overgrowth, 3(b) $500" … "Accumulation of stagnant water, rubbish, noxious 2(a) $300" … "Place graffiti 2(c) $300"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** Contact the Village Office (250-353-2311). A valid complaint needs the complainant's name and contact details, a specific description with date, time and location, the impact, and any earlier attempts to resolve it.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Policy, Procedure 2-3](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15025/)
  - Official wording: "Individual complaints about a bylaw contravention may be received by the Village in person, by telephone, email or in writing." … "A specific description of the nature of the alleged infraction, including the date, time and location."
  - Source: [Village Office, donations paragraph](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall)
  - Official wording: "Help us maintain Kaslo City Hall for future generations. Your TAX DEDUCTABLE donations are critical to the continued conservation of the building. Please send your donations to Village of Kaslo, PO Box 576, Kaslo, B.C. V0G 1M0 or phone 250-353-2311. Your TAX DEDUCTABLE receipt will be mailed to you."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What happens next:** The Village is complaint-based and seeks voluntary compliance first; if that fails it may consider formal remedies. Complaints are ranked by priority (health and safety first), and the complainant's identity is kept confidential.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Policy, Procedure 5, 7, 10](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15025/)
  - Official wording: "Generally the Village will seek voluntary compliance first." … "Issues which affect the health, safety or security of the public or a property"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket: unsightly accumulation $500; failing to remove noxious weeds, overgrowth, vermin or infestation $500; accumulation of rubbish or stagnant water $300; improper disposal of rubbish or litter $300; graffiti $300.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 13](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Unsightly accumulation 3(a) $500" … "Improper disposal of rubbish or litter 2(b) $300"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Kaslo Prevention of Public Nuisances Bylaw No. 1209, 2017 (bylaw text not posted online; amounts from Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 13)
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 1 and 13](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Village of Kaslo Prevention of Public Nuisances" … "Bylaw No. 1209, 2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Kaslo's Prevention of Public Nuisances Bylaw No. 1209, 2017 covers messy or neglected property, but its text is not posted in the Village's bylaw library. What follows comes from the ticket schedule in the [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) and the Village's enforcement policy. The Village is complaint-based and seeks voluntary compliance first; if that fails it may consider formal remedies.

## Steps

1. Contact the Village Office (250-353-2311). No online form was found.
2. Give your name and contact details, a specific description with the date, time and location, the impact on you, and any earlier attempt to resolve it.
3. The Village ranks complaints by priority, with health and safety first, and keeps the complainant's identity confidential.

## Good to know

- The ticket schedule lists: accumulation of stagnant water, rubbish, or noxious or offensive substances; improper rubbish or litter; graffiti; unsightly accumulation; failing to remove noxious weeds, overgrowth, vermin or infestation; unsafe demolition sites; and uncontrolled animal attractants.
- Tickets: unsightly accumulation $500; failing to remove noxious weeds, overgrowth, vermin or infestation $500; accumulation of rubbish or stagnant water $300; improper disposal of rubbish or litter $300; graffiti $300.
- Notice periods and who pays for cleanup would be in Bylaw 1209. Ask the Village Office for a copy.

## Official forms and pages

- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Kaslo noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/noise-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/unsightly-property.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/unsightly-property.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/unsightly-property.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/unsightly-property.md)
- [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/unsightly-property.md)
- [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement Policy, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15025/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Kaslo backyard fire and burning rules
question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Kaslo?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
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# Kaslo backyard fire and burning rules

**Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Kaslo?

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, burning is governed by the Village's Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 1213, whose text is not posted online, so its backyard campfire and yard waste rules could not be read. The Village uses a burning permit form; Category 3 or 4 fires cost $30. Burning against a ban is a $1,000 ticket.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Burning permit for a Category 3 or 4 fire: $30 (the Category 2 fee is not listed). Ticket for burning against the bylaw or a Provincial ban: $1,000.  
**How long:** The permit lapses on its expiry date.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** Not confirmed. Bylaw No. 1213 is not posted online, so its campfire and yard waste rules could not be read.
- **Burning yard waste:** Not confirmed. Bylaw No. 1213 is not posted online, so its campfire and yard waste rules could not be read.
- **Permit:** A burning permit form (Schedule A of Bylaw 1213) is used; Category 3 or 4 fires cost $30. For a Category 3 or 4 permit the holder must consult the Kaslo and Area 'D' Fire Department. The permit lapses on its expiry date.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023 (Schedule F), Schedule F, Burning Permits](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Category 3 or 4 Fire $30"
  - Source: [Outdoor Burning Permit form, Schedule A of Bylaw No. 1213](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=Outdoor%20burning%20permit%20Fillable%20Form.pdf)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE "A" - BURNING PERMIT" … "has been instructed to consult the Kaslo and Area 'D' Fire Department with respect to this"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fire bans:** All open-air burning permits are subject to Provincial fire bans. Before burning, check the Southern Interior ventilation index (1-888-281-2992); it must be Good on the first day and Good or Fair on the next two. Burning contrary to provincial bans is ticketable.
  - Source: [Outdoor Burning Permit form, Schedule A of Bylaw No. 1213, Conditions 7; Schedule B](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=Outdoor%20burning%20permit%20Fillable%20Form.pdf)
  - Official wording: "All open air burning permits are subject to Provincial Fire Bans." … "The current ventilation index must be "Good" for the first day and "Good" or "Fair" for the next two days of burning."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Instead of burning:** RDCK Kaslo Transfer Station, 1302 Kaslo West Road. Yard and garden waste is accepted free in May and October only; user fees apply the rest of the year. Hours: Sunday, Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Oct 1 to Mar 31).
  - Source: [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Central Subregion, Kaslo Transfer Station](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/)
  - Official wording: "1302 Kaslo West Road" … "Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year." … "Sunday, Tuesday & Friday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $1,000 for outdoor burning contrary to the Bylaw or Provincial bans (Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 12). Failing to keep a fire attended in a park: $500 (Schedule 10).
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 12](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Outdoor burning contrary to Bylaw/Provincial bans 3 $1,000"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 10](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Unauthorized or unattended fire 7(a),(b) $500"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Kaslo Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 1213 (2018)
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 12](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw No. 1213, 2018"
  - Source: [Outdoor Burning Permit form, Schedule A of Bylaw No. 1213, Schedule A footer](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=Outdoor%20burning%20permit%20Fillable%20Form.pdf)
  - Official wording: "FOR STAFF: Signed copy of this permit is to be sent to the Kaslo and Area 'D' Fire Department. BYLAW 1213,2018 9"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Kaslo's Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 1213 (2018) sets the local burning rules, but its text is not posted in the Village's bylaw library. So the rules for backyard campfires, fire pits and burning yard waste could not be read. The Village's [Outdoor Burning Permit form](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=Outdoor%20burning%20permit%20Fillable%20Form.pdf) refers to Category 2, 3 and 4 fires.

## Steps

1. Ask the Village Office (250-353-2311) whether your fire needs a permit and which category it falls in.
2. For a Category 3 or 4 fire, complete the permit form, pay $30 and consult the Kaslo and Area D Fire Department.
3. Before burning, check for a current fire ban and the ventilation index (see below).

## Good to know

- All open-air burning permits are subject to Provincial fire bans. Check the Southern Interior ventilation index (1-888-281-2992): it must be Good on the first day and Good or Fair on the next two. The current fire rating and any ban are on the Village website.
- Burning contrary to the bylaw or Provincial bans is a $1,000 ticket ([Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)).
- In municipal parks, fires are allowed only in a fire pit or designated area and must not be left unattended ($500 ticket if not attended) ([Parks Bylaw No. 1162](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17242/)).
- Instead of burning, the RDCK Kaslo Transfer Station (1302 Kaslo West Road) accepts yard and garden waste free in May and October only; user fees apply the rest of the year. See the yard waste answer.

## Official forms and pages

- [Outdoor Burning Permit form (PDF)](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=Outdoor%20burning%20permit%20Fillable%20Form.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fireworks.md)
- [Kaslo yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/yard-waste.md)
- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/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)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/backyard-fire.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/backyard-fire.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/backyard-fire.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/backyard-fire.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [Outdoor Burning Permit form, Schedule A of Bylaw No. 1213 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=Outdoor%20burning%20permit%20Fillable%20Form.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023 (Schedule F), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Kaslo Municipal Parks Bylaw No. 1162, 2014, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17242/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Kaslo fireworks rules
question: "Are fireworks allowed in Kaslo?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Kaslo
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Kaslo fireworks rules

**Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Kaslo?

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, the Noise Control Bylaw bans discharging a firecracker or explosive device anywhere in the Village. The Outdoor Burning Bylaw's fireworks rules could not be read, so no official text says when consumer fireworks are permitted. Tickets run from $250 to $1,000. Ask the Village Office.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Tickets: $250 to $1,000, depending on the offence.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca

## Key facts

- **Setting off fireworks:** The Noise Control Bylaw prohibits discharging a firecracker or explosive device of any kind anywhere in the Village. The Outdoor Burning Bylaw's fireworks rules (s. 14) were not readable; its ticket schedule makes it an offence for a minor to possess or use fireworks, to use high-hazard fireworks without qualification, to cause a public hazard or nuisance, or to use any fireworks during Provincial bans.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023, s. 3.2(d)](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/)
  - Official wording: "the discharging of a firearm, firecracker or explosive device of any kind"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 12](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Possession or use of fireworks by a minor 14(b) $500" … "Use of any Fireworks when applicable Provincial bans 14(e) $1,000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Selling fireworks:** Selling fireworks within the Village limits is an offence under Bylaw 1213, s. 14(a).
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 12](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Selling of Fireworks within Village limits 14(a) $500"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What counts as fireworks:** Not confirmed. The text of the Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw is not posted online.
- **Permit:** Not confirmed. The text of the Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw is not posted online.
- **Fine:** Municipal tickets: use of any fireworks during Provincial bans, unauthorized use of high-hazard fireworks, or consumer fireworks causing a public hazard or nuisance $1,000 each; selling fireworks, or possession or use by a minor $500 each; firecracker or explosive under the Noise Bylaw $250.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 12](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Unauthorized/unqualified use of High Hazard 14(c) $1,000" … "Use of Consumer Fireworks resulting in a public 14(d) $1,000"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 3](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Use of firearm, firecracker or explosive 3.2(d) $250"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Kaslo Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 1213 (s. 14, fireworks); Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023 (s. 3.2(d)).
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 12](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw No. 1213, 2018"
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023, title](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/)
  - Official wording: "Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/) prohibits discharging a firecracker or explosive device of any kind anywhere in the Village of Kaslo. The Village's Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 1213 (section 14) also has fireworks rules, but its text is not posted online. No official text read says when consumer fireworks are permitted, how fireworks are defined, or whether a permit is available.

## Good to know

- The ticket schedule in the [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) makes it an offence for a minor to possess or use fireworks, to use high-hazard fireworks without qualification, to cause a public hazard or nuisance, or to use any fireworks during Provincial bans. Selling fireworks within the Village is also an offence.
- Tickets: use of any fireworks during Provincial bans, unauthorized use of high-hazard fireworks, or consumer fireworks causing a public hazard or nuisance, $1,000 each; selling fireworks, or possession or use by a minor, $500 each; firecracker or explosive under the Noise Bylaw $250.
- Before setting off anything, ask the Village Office (250-353-2311) what is allowed.

## Official forms and pages

- [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-fire.md)
- [Kaslo noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/noise-rules.md)
- [Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/fireworks.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fireworks.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/fireworks.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/fireworks.md)
- [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/fireworks.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/fireworks.md)

## Sources

- [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1290, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/14192/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work
question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Kaslo?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Kaslo
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Kaslo bylaw fines and how tickets work

**Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Kaslo?

**Short answer:** Kaslo uses municipal tickets under Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, which lists each offence and its amount. Examples: unlicensed dog $100, noise disturbance $100, unsightly accumulation $500, overnight RV on a street $200, outdoor burning against a ban $1,000. No early-payment discount was found.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** One amount per offence in Schedules 2 to 14 of Bylaw 1294; no early-payment discount or late increase found.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-353-2311 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** The Village uses municipal tickets under Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, which lists the designated bylaws and fine amounts. Tickets are issued by designated bylaw enforcement officers: the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, CAO, Corporate Officer and the RCMP, plus named officers for particular bylaws (e.g. Animal Control Officer, RDCK Building Official, RDCK Fire Chief).
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, ss. 2-3](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "The bylaws listed in Column II of Schedule 1 to this bylaw may be enforced by means of a ticket" … "Chief Administrative Officer" … "Royal Canadian Mounted Police" … "designated as Bylaw Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the bylaws listed in Column II of Schedule 1"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Common fines:** Unlicensed dog $100; dog at large $100; noise disturbance $100; audio during Quiet Time $500; unsightly accumulation $500; business without a licence $500; parking over 2 hours in the Business District $100; overnight RV on a street $200; outdoor burning against a ban $1,000.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedules 2, 3, 4, 7, 12, 13](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Unlicensed Dog 5.1 $100" … "Resident business operating without a Business License 3.1 $500" … "Park on Highway in the Business District in excess 22 $100" … "Unsightly accumulation 3(a) $500"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying early:** None set. Kaslo's Municipal Ticketing Bylaw has no early or late payment amounts.
- **Paying late:** None set. Kaslo's Municipal Ticketing Bylaw has no early or late payment amounts.
- **Disputing a ticket:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Bylaw:** Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, s. 1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as "Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023""
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Kaslo uses municipal tickets under the [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/), which lists the designated bylaws and the fine for each offence. Tickets are issued by designated bylaw enforcement officers: the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, CAO, Corporate Officer and the RCMP, plus named officers for particular bylaws (for example the Animal Control Officer, RDCK Building Official and RDCK Fire Chief). The earlier Bylaw Enforcement Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1037 was repealed. The Village enforces mainly on complaints.

## Good to know

- Examples: unlicensed dog $100; dog at large $100; noise disturbance $100; audio during Quiet Time $500; unsightly accumulation $500; business without a licence $500; parking over 2 hours in the Business District $100; overnight RV on a street $200; outdoor burning against a ban $1,000.
- Early payment: Bylaw 1294 sets one amount per offence and no early-payment discount was found. No late-payment increase was found either.
- Disputing a ticket: the bylaw sets no dispute or adjudication process that we could find. Ask the Village Office (250-353-2311) how to pay or dispute.
- Some schedules cite section numbers of older versions of bylaws, so the ticket may not match the current bylaw's numbering.

## Official forms and pages

- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/noise-rules.md)
- [Kaslo dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-licence.md)
- [Kaslo fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fireworks.md)
- [Kaslo backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-fire.md)
- [Kaslo unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/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)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/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)
- [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Kaslo business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a business licence in Kaslo, and how do I get one?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Starting and running a business
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Kaslo
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# Kaslo business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Anyone who owns or operates a business in the Village of Kaslo needs a Village business licence for each premises. The annual fee is $75 for most resident businesses and $100 for non-resident ones. Apply with the Village's application form or through the Province's One Stop Business Registration.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Annual: $75 resident business; $100 non-resident; $60 home-based; $125 regulated trades and professions; $20 non-profit; $60 per rentable bedroom short-term rental; $750 cannabis-related.  
**How long:** The Village cannot approve a licence until the fee is paid; no processing time is stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Email: Village Office, admin@kaslo.ca

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Any person who owns or operates a business in the Village, including retail and commercial businesses, professional firms, home-based businesses, tourist accommodation and short-term rentals. A separate licence is needed for each premises. Non-resident businesses working in Kaslo also need one.
  - Source: [Business Licensing](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license)
  - Official wording: "Any person owning or operating a business within the Village of Kaslo must first obtain a valid Business Licence."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), s. 3](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall apply for, obtain, and hold a Resident Business Licence for each Business"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Annual: all other businesses (resident) $75; non-resident $100; home-based business $60; regulated trades and professions $125; non-profit $20; short-term rental $60 per rentable bedroom; cannabis-related $750. Temporary: community event $15; outdoor market $200 a season; mobile vendor $200 a season or $25 a day.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, Schedule C, Business Licences](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "All Other Businesses - Resident $75" … "Regulated Trades & Professions $125" … "Home Based Business $60" … "Cannabis Related Business $750"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Fill in the Business Licence Application Form (on the Village page) or apply through the Province's One Stop Business Registration; the Village cannot approve until the fee is paid. The Village may require approval from outside agencies (Interior Health, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, RDCK building or fire). The business must be in a zone that permits it.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), ss. 4.2, 4.4, 4.6](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf)
  - Official wording: "an Applicant may apply for a Business License online through the Provincial Government's One Stop Business Registration service" … "A Business shall not be licensed to operate in a Zone that does not permit proposed use or activity."
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Regulations](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license)
  - Official wording: "the Village of Kaslo may require approval from an outside agency such as Interior Health or the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** Licences run for the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. The Village sends renewal invoices in January; a $25 late charge is added to any fee outstanding 30 days after the invoice date. Tell the Village in writing of changes by November 30.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), ss. 5.1, 7.1, 7.2](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf)
  - Official wording: "commencing on January 1st and ending on December 31st of the same year" … "A late payment penalty charge of $25.00 will be added to any fee outstanding 30 days after the invoice date."
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Changes to your Licence](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license)
  - Official wording: "should be made no later than November 30th, in writing, to the Village Office"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Inter-community licence:** Yes. The Kootenay Inter-Community Business Licence (ICBL) costs an additional $100 and lets mobile businesses and trades work in several communities. Participating: Castlegar, Creston, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nelson, New Denver, Rossland, Salmo, Silverton and Slocan. You must first hold a valid municipal licence from one of them.
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Kootenay Inter-Community Business Licence](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license)
  - Official wording: "The ICBL (an additional $100) allows mobile businesses and trades to operate in multiple municipalities" … "Castlegar, Creston, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nelson, New Denver, Rossland, Salmo, Silverton, Slocan"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, Schedule C](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Inter-Community Business Licence (ICBL) $100"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Resident business operating without a licence: $500. Non-resident business or mobile vendor without a licence: $1,000. Failing to display the licence: $100.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 4](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Resident business operating without a Business License 3.1 $500" … "Non-resident business operating without a Business License 3.3(a) $1,000" … "Fail to display business license 8.1, 8.2 $100"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (consolidated for convenience 2024.12.13)
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), title](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BYLAW NO. 1260, 2021" … "Consolidated for Convenience 2024.12.13"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf), any person who owns or operates a business in the Village needs a licence. That includes retail and commercial businesses, professional firms, home-based businesses, tourist accommodation and short-term rentals. A separate licence is needed for each premises, and non-resident businesses working in Kaslo also need one. The business must be in a zone that permits it.

Annual fees ([Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/), Schedule C): $75 resident business, $100 non-resident, $60 home-based, $125 regulated trades and professions, $20 non-profit, $60 per rentable bedroom for short-term rental, $750 cannabis-related. Temporary: $15 community event, $200 a season for an outdoor market, $200 a season or $25 a day for a mobile vendor.

## Steps

1. Fill in the Business Licence Application Form on the [Village's page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license), or apply through the Province's One Stop Business Registration.
2. Get any outside approvals the Village requires (for example Interior Health, the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, or RDCK building or fire).
3. Pay the fee; the Village cannot approve the licence until it is paid.
4. Renew: licences run January 1 to December 31. The Village sends renewal invoices in January, and a $25 late charge is added to any fee outstanding 30 days after the invoice date. Tell the Village in writing of changes by November 30.

## Good to know

- The Kootenay Inter-Community Business Licence costs an additional $100 and lets mobile businesses and trades work in several communities (Castlegar, Creston, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nelson, New Denver, Rossland, Salmo, Silverton and Slocan). You must first hold a valid municipal licence from one of them.
- Operating without a licence: $500 for a resident business, $1,000 for a non-resident business or mobile vendor. Failing to display the licence: $100 ([Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)).
- A licence applied for on or after July 1 may be reduced by 50%.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licensing, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/business-licence.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licence.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/business-licence.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/business-licence.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licensing, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)

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

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Kaslo's Zoning Bylaw allows a "minor home occupation" in the R-1, R-2, RM-1, RM-1A and C-1 to C-4 zones, and it must hold a Village business licence ($60 a year). It must be run by a resident, with one non-resident employee at most and no outdoor storage.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Home-based business licence: $60 a year.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes. A 'minor home occupation' is a permitted secondary use in the R-1, R-2, RM-1, RM-1A, C-1, C-2, C-3 and C-4 zones. B&B and vacation rental home occupations are allowed in R-1 only.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.7 and Part 8](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "Home Occupation means the use of a portion of a dwelling unit or accessory building, by a resident of the premises, to operate a business."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. A home occupation must hold a valid Village business licence. Home-based business licence fee: $60 a year.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.7.1(a)](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "A home occupation must hold a valid business licence issued by the Village."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, Schedule C](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Home Based Business $60"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** Minor home occupation: inside the dwelling or an accessory building; up to 50% of the dwelling's floor area (50 m² in an accessory building); run by someone whose principal residence it is; one non-resident employee; one client at a time; no outdoor storage; goods not visible from outside; no nuisance.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, Table 5.7.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "The home occupation shall not occupy more than 50% of the subject dwelling" … "the maximum floor area shall be 50.0 square metres" … "One client at any given time except for children" … "Outdoor storage or use of shipping containers is prohibited."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Businesses not allowed:** No light industrial or automotive and equipment services use. No storage of flammable or explosive goods. No nuisance from noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odours, heat, glare or electrical disturbance.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 5.7.1, Table 5.7.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "A home occupation shall not involve a light industrial or automotive and equipment services use." … "The storage of flammable or explosive goods, including ammunition materials,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.7 (Home Occupations); Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021, s. 4.7
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.7](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "5.6.4. A maximum of one carriage house dwelling shall be permitted per lot. 5.7. HOME OCCUPATIONS 5.7.1. General" … "NO. 1341, 2026 i | Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026" … "TABLE OF CONTENTS"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), s. 4.7](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A Business located in a residential area must conform to the Home Occupation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

A "minor home occupation" is a permitted secondary use in the R-1, R-2, RM-1, RM-1A, C-1, C-2, C-3 and C-4 zones of the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/). A bed and breakfast or vacation rental home occupation is allowed in R-1 only. Every home occupation must hold a valid Village business licence; the home-based business fee is $60 a year.

**Limits on a minor home occupation:**

- Inside the dwelling or an accessory building: up to 50% of the dwelling's floor area, or 50 m² in an accessory building.
- Run by someone whose principal residence it is.
- One non-resident employee and one client at a time.
- No outdoor storage, and goods not visible from outside.
- No nuisance.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone with the Village Office, 250-353-2311.
2. Fill in the Business Licence Application Form on the [Village's Business Licensing page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license) and pay the fee.

## Good to know

- Not allowed: light industrial or automotive and equipment services uses; storing flammable or explosive goods; noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odours, heat, glare or electrical disturbance.
- No commercial vehicle over 5,500 kg may be parked on site, and frequent commercial deliveries are not allowed.
- Water surcharges also apply to some home-based businesses ([Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/), Schedule H).
- The [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf) still refers to the old Land Use Bylaw; the Zoning Bylaw is the current one.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
- [Business Licensing, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/home-based-business.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/home-based-business.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/home-based-business.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/home-based-business.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/home-based-business.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licensing, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Kaslo short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)
question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Kaslo?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kaslo
category: Housing and renting
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Kaslo
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Kaslo short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

**Short answer:** Yes, in Kaslo's R-1 zone only. A whole dwelling unit rented for under 30 consecutive days must be a secondary suite or carriage house, run as a home occupation. You need a Village business licence ($60 per rentable bedroom a year). A bed and breakfast is also allowed in R-1.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Kaslo, https://www.kaslo.ca)  
**Cost:** Village business licence: $60 per rentable bedroom a year. Provincial registration: $100 (host's principal residence) or $450 (secondary unit) a year.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, in the R-1 zone only, as a home occupation: a 'vacation rental accommodation' (a whole dwelling unit rented for under 30 consecutive days) must be in a secondary suite or carriage house. A bed and breakfast is also allowed in R-1. Kaslo is on the Province's exempt list, so the provincial principal residence requirement does not apply.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 3.5; s. 5.7.2; s. 8.1.2](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "means the use of an entire dwelling unit as a form of temporary tourist vacation accommodation for a period of less than 30 consecutive days in exchange for a fee" … "secondary suite or carriage house"
  - Source: [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Greenwood Harrison Hot Springs Hazelton Hope Houston Hudson's Hope Invermere Kaslo Kelowna Keremeos Kimberley Kitimat Ladysmith"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. Short-term rentals need a Village business licence: $60 per rentable bedroom a year. Water and sewer charges for short-term rental accommodation also apply.
  - Source: [Business Licensing](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license)
  - Official wording: "home-based businesses, tourist accommodations, short-term rentals and other operations"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, Schedule C, Annual Business Licences](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/)
  - Official wording: "Short-term Rental Accommodation $60 per rentable bedroom"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Provincial registration:** Provincial registration applies to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, even where a local business licence is not required. Annual fees: $100 for a host's principal residence, $450 for a secondary unit.
  - Source: [Short-term rental 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" … "Fee: $100 annually" … "Fee: $450 annually"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Operating rules:** Vacation rental: entirely within a secondary suite or carriage house; one dwelling unit per lot; at most three sleeping units; one parking space per dwelling unit; no more than one meal a day and no alcohol or cannabis supplied; no B&B on the same lot. B&B: up to four sleeping units, one reserved for the operator.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, Table 5.7.2; Table 7.4.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "No more than one dwelling unit" … "shall not contain more than three" … "A maximum of one meal may be provided to guests of an accommodation home occupation per day" … "1.0 space per dwelling unit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Operating a resident business without a licence: $500 (Municipal Ticketing Bylaw Schedule 4). No current ticket amount for breaking the short-term rental zoning rules; the $100 home occupation ticket cites the repealed Land Use Bylaw 1130.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 4](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Resident business operating without a Business License 3.1 $500"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 8](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/)
  - Official wording: "Unlawful home occupation 2.8 $100"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (s. 5.7); Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300, 2023
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.7](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "5.6.4. A maximum of one carriage house dwelling shall be permitted per lot. 5.7. HOME OCCUPATIONS 5.7.1. General" … "NO. 1341, 2026 i | Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026" … "TABLE OF CONTENTS"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), title](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/), a "vacation rental accommodation" (a whole dwelling unit rented for under 30 consecutive days) is a home occupation allowed in the R-1 zone only. A bed and breakfast is also allowed in R-1. Kaslo is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement.

- **Vacation rental:** entirely within a secondary suite or carriage house; one dwelling unit per lot; at most three sleeping units; one parking space per dwelling unit; no more than one meal a day and no alcohol or cannabis supplied; no bed and breakfast on the same lot.
- **Bed and breakfast:** up to four sleeping units, one reserved for the operator.

## Steps

1. Confirm your lot is zoned R-1 with the Village Office, 250-353-2311.
2. Apply for a Village business licence (see the business-licence answer). The licence is $60 per rentable bedroom a year; water and sewer charges for short-term rental accommodation also apply.
3. Check the Province's rules at the [BC short-term rental page](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement). Provincial registration applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days, at $100 a year for a host's principal residence or $450 for a secondary unit.

## Good to know

- Operating a resident business without a licence is a $500 ticket under the [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/). No current ticket amount was found for breaking the short-term rental zoning rules; the schedule cites the repealed Land Use Bylaw 1130.
- The fee comes from the Village's [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/).

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
- [Business Licensing, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license)
- [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/business-licence.md)
- [Kaslo home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/home-based-business.md)
- [Kaslo secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/short-term-rental.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/short-term-rental.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/short-term-rental.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/short-term-rental.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/short-term-rental.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licensing, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/business-license) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/17241/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Short-term rental 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)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260, 2021 (PDF, consolidated 2024.12.13), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=1260%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%202024_12_13.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Village Office, Village of Kaslo](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/cityhall) (read 2026-11-08)

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