# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Keremeos --- title: "Keremeos building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit in Keremeos, and how do I apply?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit.json" --- # Keremeos building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit in Keremeos, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Keremeos you need a Village building permit for a new building, most alterations, demolition, a swimming pool, and an accessory building of 10 m² (108 sq ft) or more. Apply at the Village Office. Plan checking takes about 2 to 4 weeks for a single family house. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** $150 non-refundable application fee, credited toward the permit fee. The permit fee itself is in the Fees & Charges Bylaw, which we could not read. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** Initial plan checking takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks for a single family dwelling and 4 to 8 weeks for commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. per the contact page. The Building Inspector is in on Thursday mornings by appointment.) - Phone: Building Inspector, 250-499-2711 ext. 108 - Email: Building Inspector, Buildinginspector@keremeos.ca ## Key facts - **Needed for:** New buildings; structural and some non-structural alterations; demolition; change of occupancy; rebuilding damaged buildings; accessory buildings of 10 m² (108 sq ft) or more; retaining walls (bylaw: over 1.2 m; Village page: over 1.5 m); swimming pools; some canopies; commercial cooking equipment. Ask the Building Inspector. - Source: [Building Permit & Inspections, Examples of when Building Permits may be required](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - Official wording: "construction of a new building" … "construction of accessory buildings 10 m2 (108 square feet) and larger" … "construction of retaining walls greater than 1.5 m in height" … "construction of swimming pools" … "Please consult the Building Inspector regarding whether a Permit is required prior to any construction or alterations." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), s. 1 definitions, Part 12](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) - Official wording: "Retaining wall means a structure exceeding 1.2 metres in height that holds or retains soil or" … "12.1 No person may construct, or structurally repair, a retaining wall without a building permit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not needed for:** The Building Bylaw does not apply to: fences (except retaining walls); an accessory building under 10 m² that creates no hazard; trellises, arbours and soil-supporting walls under 1.22 m high on single-family residential lots; some non-structural repairs such as re-roofing, re-cladding and repainting on one- and two-family dwellings that do not affect the building envelope. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), s. 4.3](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) - Official wording: "An accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 square metres that does not" … "create a hazard;" … "A trellis, an arbour, a wall supporting soil that is less than 1.22 metres in height" … "Re~covering existing roofs;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Apply at the Village Office. Inspectors are in the Village Office on Thursday mornings by appointment. - Source: [Building Permit & Inspections, Building Permit & Inspections page](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - Official wording: "Application for Building Permits can be made at the Village Office." … "Please contact the Village Office to arrange for an appointment or to request an on-site inspection." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What to submit:** $150 non-refundable application fee; signed application form and Owner's Undertaking; current title search and covenants; record of sewerage or proof of hook-up; proof of water service from the Keremeos Irrigation District for a new dwelling unit including a secondary suite; two sets of building plans; truss and beam specifications; Energy Advisor pre-review for new buildings and renovations; Watercourse Development Permit if within 30 m of water. - Source: [Building permit requirements](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) - Official wording: "A non—refundable application fee of $150.00." … "Proof of Water Service from Keremeos Irrigation District" … "TWO SETS or BUILDING PLANS in a suitable scale which will include:" … "Watercourse Development Permit if the development is within 30m of the high water mark" - Source: [Building Permit & Inspections, Energy Step Code](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - Official wording: "plans for new buildings and renovations must be pre-reviewed by a certified Energy Advisor before a building permit can be accepted." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Processing time:** Initial plan checking takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks for a single family dwelling and 4 to 8 weeks for commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings. - Source: [Building Permit & Inspections, Building Permit & Inspections page](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - Official wording: "initial plan checking takes approximately 2-4 weeks for a single family dwelling and 4-8 weeks for commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Inspections:** The owner must give at least 48 hours notice to staff when requesting an inspection. Inspectors are available by appointment only; approved plans, the permit and the civic address must be on site. - Source: [Building Permit & Inspections](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - Official wording: "Every owner shall give at least 48 hours notice to staff when requesting an inspection." … "Building Inspectors are available by appointment only" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Building Inspector, Village Office: 250-499-2711 ext. 108, Buildinginspector@keremeos.ca. Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (contact page) or 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (building permit page). - Source: [Contact, Contact page](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) - Official wording: "Building Inspector" … "Thursdays 9:30am to 12:30pm" … "250-499-2711 ext. 108" … "Buildinginspector@keremeos.ca" - Source: [Building Permit & Inspections, Building Permit & Inspections page](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - Official wording: "Inspectors are in the Village Office on Thursday mornings from 9:45 am to 12:30 pm." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013, Schedule 3](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 835, 2019" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village contracts building inspection to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. Staff check plans against the [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) and then inspect the work. The Village lists these as examples of work that may need a permit: a new building, an accessory building of 10 m² (108 square feet) or more, retaining walls, and swimming pools. The bylaw also covers structural and some non-structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, rebuilding damaged buildings, some canopies and commercial cooking equipment. The Village asks you to consult the Building Inspector before any construction or alteration. The bylaw does not apply to fences (other than retaining walls), to an accessory building under 10 m² that creates no hazard, or to trellises, arbours and soil-supporting walls under 1.22 m high on single-family lots. Some non-structural repairs, such as re-roofing, re-cladding and repainting on one- and two-family homes, are also outside it. ## Steps 1. Contact the Building Inspector to ask whether your project needs a permit and what to bring. 2. Gather the items on the Village's [building permit requirements](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) list. New buildings and renovations need an Energy Advisor pre-review before a permit can be accepted. 3. Apply at the Village Office and pay the $150 application fee. 4. Wait for plan checking. 5. Book each inspection at least 48 hours ahead. Have the approved plans, the permit and the civic address on site. ## Good to know - Inspectors are available by appointment only, in the Village Office on Thursday mornings. The contact page says 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the building permit page says 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; call to confirm. - The Village page says retaining walls over 1.5 m need a permit, but the bylaw sets 1.2 m. Ask the Inspector before building one. - The checklist is the Village's "cannot be processed without" list; other items may apply. ## What you'll need - Signed application form and Owner's Undertaking - Current title search and covenants - Record of sewerage or proof of hook-up - Proof of water service from the Keremeos Irrigation District, for a new dwelling unit including a secondary suite - Two sets of building plans, with truss and beam specifications - Energy Advisor pre-review for new buildings and renovations - Watercourse Development Permit, if within 30 m of the high water mark ## Official forms and pages - [Building Permit & Inspections, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - [Building permit requirements (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) - [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit-fees.md) - [Keremeos permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Keremeos fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fence-rules.md) - [Keremeos secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/secondary-suite.md) - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/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) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/building-permit.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/building-permit.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/building-permit.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/building-permit.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Permit & Inspections, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building permit requirements (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Keremeos fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Keremeos, and how high can it be?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fence-rules.json" --- # Keremeos fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Keremeos, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In Keremeos a fence does not need a building permit, but the Zoning Bylaw limits its height: 1.3 m in the front setback and 1.9 m in side and rear yards, with exceptions in some zones. Retaining walls do need a building permit. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** No fence permit fee is stated; a retaining wall needs a building permit (see the building-permit-fees answer). **How long:** Not applicable for a fence. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. per the contact page.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - Email: Village Office, info@keremeos.ca ## Key facts - **Permit:** The Building Bylaw does not apply to a fence, except for retaining walls (Part 12), so a fence itself does not need a building permit. Zoning height limits still apply. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), s. 4.3(a)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) - Official wording: "Except as set out in PART 12: (Retaining Walls) of this bylaw, a fence;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, front yard:** 1.3 m in the front setback. Exceptions: 1.9 m in the AG and RSM zones; 3.0 m in the M1 zone. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 6.5.2](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "No fence shall exceed 1.9 metres in height to the rear of a front setback, or 1.3" … "metres in height in the front setback except:" … "in the RSM Zone all fences may be up to 1.9 metres in height;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, side and rear yards:** 1.9 m to the rear of the front setback (side and rear yards). Exceptions: AG zone fences up to 1.9 m, with deer fences of see-through material not limited; M1 zone up to 3.0 m. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 6.5.2](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "No fence shall exceed 1.9 metres in height to the rear of a front setback, or 1.3" … "deer fences shall not be limited in height, provided such fences are constructed of" … "in the M1 Zone all fences may be up to 3.0 metres in height." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** On a corner site at a highway intersection, nothing (fence, hedge, planting, tree, sign or other structure) within 6.0 m of the corner of the site may be higher than 1.0 m above the centre of the intersection (the "sight triangle"). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 6.5.3](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "On a corner site contiguous to a highway intersection no fence, hedge, planting," … "metres from the corner of the site at the intersection of the streets, as shown in" … "above the established elevation of the centre point of the intersection." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other rules:** Height is measured from average grade within 1.0 m of both sides of the fence. Commercial and industrial parcels next to a residential zone need screening or a landscape buffer. Pool fences: at least 1.22 m high, openings no more than 100 mm (Building Bylaw s. 15.3). Retaining walls need a building permit (s. 12.1). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 6.5.1, 6.6](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "The height of a fence shall be determined by a measurement from the average" … "Screening or landscape buffers are required for all Commercial and Industrial zoned" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), s. 15.3, 12.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) - Official wording: "A swimming pool, must be enclosed within a fence constructed without footholds or grips that" … "no openings greater than 100 mm at their greatest dimension." … "12.1 No person may construct, or structurally repair, a retaining wall without a building permit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 851, s. 6.5 (Fence Heights) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 6.5](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851" … "Fence Heights" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under [Building Bylaw No. 835](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) a fence is outside the bylaw, so it needs no building permit. Height is set by section 6.5 of the [Zoning Bylaw No. 851](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/). Height is measured from average grade within 1.0 m of both sides of the fence. - **Front setback:** 1.3 m. In the AG and RSM zones it is 1.9 m, and in the M1 zone 3.0 m. - **Side and rear yards (behind the front setback):** 1.9 m. In the AG zone fences up to 1.9 m are allowed, and deer fences of see-through material are not limited. In the M1 zone the limit is 3.0 m. - **Corner lots:** at a highway intersection, nothing within 6.0 m of the corner of the site (fence, hedge, planting, tree, sign or other structure) may be higher than 1.0 m above the centre of the intersection. ## Steps 1. Check your zone and the height limits in the Zoning Bylaw, or call the Village Office. 2. Keep to the corner sight-triangle rule if you are on a corner. 3. If you are building a retaining wall, apply for a building permit first (see the building-permit answer). ## Good to know - Commercial and industrial parcels next to a residential zone need screening or a landscape buffer. - Pool fences must be at least 1.22 m high with openings no more than 100 mm (Building Bylaw s. 15.3). - The zoning text does not mention barbed wire or electric fences. Ask the Village Office. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit.md) - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) - [Keremeos permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/fence-rules.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/fence-rules.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fence-rules.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/fence-rules.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/fence-rules.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Keremeos permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Keremeos permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos an accessory building of 10 m² (108 sq ft) or more, such as a shed, needs a building permit. The bylaw does not apply to a smaller one that creates no hazard. The sources we read do not say when a deck needs a permit, so ask the Building Inspector. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer; the permit fee is not stated in the sources we could read. **How long:** See the building-permit answer. **Where:** - Phone: Building Inspector, 250-499-2711 ext. 108 (Thursdays; the Village Office is open Monday to Thursday per the contact page.) - Email: Building Inspector, Buildinginspector@keremeos.ca ## Key facts - **Sheds:** Accessory buildings of 10 m² (108 sq ft) or more need a building permit. The Building Bylaw does not apply to an accessory building under 10 m² that creates no hazard. Without a house on the parcel, an accessory building may not exceed 10 m², one storey, one per parcel. - Source: [Building Permit & Inspections, Building Permit & Inspections page](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - Official wording: "construction of accessory buildings 10 m2 (108 square feet) and larger" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), s. 4.3(b)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) - Official wording: "An accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 square metres that does not" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 7.1.2](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "the accessory building or structure does not exceed 10.0 m2 in area, one storey" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Decks:** Not confirmed. The sources read do not state when a deck needs a building permit. - **Garages and carports:** A garage or carport is an accessory building when detached, so the 10 m² threshold applies; garages and carports are not named separately. Ask the Building Inspector. - Source: [Building Permit & Inspections, Building Permit & Inspections page](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - Official wording: "construction of accessory buildings 10 m2 (108 square feet) and larger" … "Please consult the Building Inspector regarding whether a Permit is required prior to any construction or alterations." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning limits:** RS1 zone: accessory buildings need front setback 6.0 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.2 m, exterior side 3.0 m; height up to 5.0 m (8.0 m for a detached accessory dwelling); total parcel coverage 45% of the lot. Other zones differ. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 11.1.6 to 11.1.8](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "b) Accessory buildings or structures:" … "Rear parcel line 1.5 metres" … "No accessory building or structure shall exceed a height of 5.0 metres." … "a) 45%" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019; Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (s. 7.1 and zone sections) - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013, Schedule 3](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 835, 2019" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village lists "accessory buildings 10 m2 (108 square feet) and larger" as needing a building permit. The [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) does not apply to an accessory building under 10 m² that creates no hazard. A detached garage or carport is an accessory building, so the same 10 m² line applies, but the sources do not name garages or carports. They also do not state a size or height at which a deck needs a permit. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 851](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) still applies to any building, permit or not. Without a house on the parcel, an accessory building may not exceed 10 m², one storey, one per parcel. The Zoning Bylaw leaves uncovered decks 0.6 m or lower out of parcel coverage. ## Steps 1. Check the floor area of your shed, garage or carport against 10 m². 2. Check the zone's setbacks, height and coverage in the Zoning Bylaw. 3. Call or email the Building Inspector, especially for a deck, garage or carport. 4. If a permit is needed, apply at the Village Office (see the building-permit answer). ## Good to know - In the RS1 zone, accessory buildings need a front setback of 6.0 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.2 m and exterior side 3.0 m. Height is up to 5.0 m (8.0 m for a detached accessory dwelling), and total parcel coverage is 45% of the lot. Other zones differ. - Retaining walls and swimming pools also need a building permit. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Permit & Inspections, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit.md) - [Keremeos building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit-fees.md) - [Keremeos fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fence-rules.md) - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Permit & Inspections, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Keremeos building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit-fees.json" --- # Keremeos building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos a building permit starts with a $150 non-refundable application fee, which is applied toward the permit fee. The permit fee itself is set in the Village's Fees & Charges Bylaw, which we could not read, so call the Building Inspector for the amount. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** $150 non-refundable application fee; the permit fee is in the Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 795 (not read). **How long:** Not applicable. Fees are paid before the permit is issued. **Where:** - Phone: Building Inspector, 250-499-2711 ext. 108 (Thursdays; the Village Office is open Monday to Thursday per the contact page.) - Email: Building Inspector, Buildinginspector@keremeos.ca - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** Not confirmed. The Fees and Charges Bylaw schedule is a scanned document that could not be read. - **How the fee is worked out:** Not confirmed. The Fees and Charges Bylaw schedule is a scanned document that could not be read. - **Application or plan review fee:** $150, non-refundable. It is applied toward the building permit fee. - Source: [Building permit requirements](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) - Official wording: "A non—refundable application fee of $150.00. The application fee will be applied towards the building permit fee." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees:** Demolition Permit application: $150. A State of Title Certificate the Village completes for an owner: $25 extra. Security deposits are set in the Fees & Charges Bylaw (amounts not read). If work starts before a permit is issued, an extra 25% of the permit fee applies when a complete application arrives within 30 days of notice; the fee is doubled (to a maximum of $10,000) if a Stop Work Order stays outstanding 30 days. - Source: [Building Permit & Inspections, Application for Demolition Permits](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) - Official wording: "A Demolition Permit application costs $150" … "which the Village can complete at an additional charge of $25" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), s. 11.20](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) - Official wording: "An additional charge equal to 25% of the building permit fee as prescribed in the Village" … "shall be doubled, to a maximum of $10,000.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to pay:** Before receiving a building permit, the owner must pay the plan-processing fee (credited to the permit fee), the permit fee, and any other fees or charges the Village imposes. The method of payment is not stated. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), s. 11.8](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) - Official wording: "Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 795, 2012 (consolidated April 2026), as referred to by Building Bylaw No. 835 - Source: [Good Neighbour bylaw, s. 7.2, Schedule A](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "prescribed in the Fees and Charges Bylaw # 795, 2012." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), s. 11.8](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) - Official wording: "pursuant to the Village of Keremeos Fees and Charges Bylaw" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) says the permit fee is the one in the Village's Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 795. That schedule is a scanned document we could not read, so the permit fee, any formula and the minimum fee are not stated here. ## Steps 1. Call or email the Building Inspector for the permit fee for your project. 2. Pay the $150 application fee when you apply. It is non-refundable and is applied toward the permit fee. 3. Before the permit is issued, pay the permit fee and any other charges the Village imposes. The bylaw does not say how to pay. ## Good to know - A Demolition Permit application costs $150. - If the Village completes a State of Title Certificate for you, it costs an additional $25. - If work starts before a permit is issued, an extra charge of 25% of the permit fee applies when a complete application arrives within 30 days of notice. The fee is doubled, to a maximum of $10,000, if a Stop Work Order stays outstanding for 30 days. - Security deposits are set in the Fees & Charges Bylaw; the amounts are not stated here. ## Official forms and pages - [Building permit requirements (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) - [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit.md) - [Keremeos permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/building-permit-fees.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/building-permit-fees.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit-fees.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/building-permit-fees.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/building-permit-fees.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [Building permit requirements (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permit & Inspections, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/building-permit-inspections) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Good Neighbour bylaw (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos the zoning map (Schedule B) is posted as a PDF in the Village's online bylaw library with Zoning Bylaw No. 851, and paper copies are at the Village office. No address search tool was found, so call the Village Office. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** Not stated. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - Email: Village Office, info@keremeos.ca - Email: Building Inspector (Thursdays), Buildinginspector@keremeos.ca (Phone 250-499-2711 ext. 108.) - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** The zoning map (Schedule B, June 2026) is posted as a PDF in the Village's online bylaw library with the Zoning Bylaw; paper copies are at the Village office. No address search tool was found. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), List of schedules](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "Note: Schedules ‘B’ and ‘C’ can be viewed either on the Village of Keremeos website at" … "www.keremeos.ca, or by requesting hard copy at the Village of Keremeos office." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw folder, Zoning Bylaw folder (civicweb 1590)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/1590/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw - Schedule B - Map_June 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 851, 2020, revised June 10, 2026, consolidated with amendment bylaws 851-01 to 851-06, 851-08, 851-10 and 851-11 (the cover prints the last as 810-11). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Cover](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW NO. 851" … "Revised June 10, 2026" … "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE WITH AMENDMENT BYLAWS 851-01, 851-02," … "851-03, 851-04, 851-05, 851-06, 851-08, 851-10 and 810-11." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What the zone controls:** For each zone: permitted uses, minimum parcel sizes, number of dwellings, setbacks, height and parcel coverage. General rules cover fences, RV occupancy, accessory buildings, home occupations, secondary suites and parking. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 11.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "secondary suites with a maximum of three dwelling units per lot thar are located on serviced urban lots. 11.1.1 Permitted Uses: Principal Uses: a) duplex;" … "dwelling applies to parcels designated floodplain on Schedule 'C' to this bylaw. 11.1.6 Minimum Setbacks: a) Buildings and structures:" … "the centre line of the common party wall. 11.1.7 Maximum Height: a) No building or structure shall exceed a height of 11.0 metres;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Village Office: 250-499-2711, info@keremeos.ca. Building Inspector: ext. 108, Buildinginspector@keremeos.ca (Thursdays). - Source: [Contact, Contact page](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) - Official wording: "Administrative Clerk & General Information" … "250-499-2711 ext. 102" … "info@keremeos.ca" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Zoning Bylaw No. 851](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (2020, revised June 10, 2026) is consolidated with amendment bylaws 851-01 to 851-06, 851-08, 851-10 and 851-11. For each zone it sets permitted uses, minimum parcel sizes, number of dwellings, setbacks, height and parcel coverage. General rules cover fences, RV occupancy, accessory buildings, home occupations, secondary suites and parking. ## Steps 1. Find the zoning map (Schedule B, June 2026) in the Village's online bylaw library, with the Zoning Bylaw. 2. Read the zone's section for what is allowed on your lot. 3. If the map is unclear, call or email the Village Office. The contact page names no separate planner. The Building Inspector is at ext. 108 on Thursdays. ## Good to know - No address search tool was found on the Village site. - The Village's Official Community Plan library page also lists a Schedule B map dated June 2026; do not confuse it with the zoning map. - Check the library copy for the latest amendments before relying on it. ## Zones 15 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (revised June 10, 2026; consolidated for convenience with amendment bylaws 851-01 to 851-11)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning/index.json Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit.md) - [Keremeos fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fence-rules.md) - [Keremeos secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/secondary-suite.md) - [Keremeos home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/zoning-lookup.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/zoning-lookup.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning-lookup.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/zoning-lookup.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/zoning-lookup.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw folder, Village of Keremeos online bylaw library](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/1590/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Keremeos secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/secondary-suite.json" --- # Keremeos secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Keremeos? **Short answer:** Yes, in some zones. Keremeos allows a secondary suite inside a single detached home, and a detached accessory dwelling, in the RS1, AG and AGX zones. The suite must connect to the Village sewer and have one extra parking space. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** No suite-specific fee is stated; building permit fees apply (see the building-permit-fees answer). **How long:** See the building-permit answer. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. per the contact page.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - Email: Village Office, info@keremeos.ca ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** A secondary suite (inside a single detached dwelling) is a permitted accessory use in the RS1 (Low Density Residential One), AG and AGX zones, subject to s. 7.7. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 11.1.1, 7.7](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "g) secondary suite, subject to Section 7.7." … "A secondary suite shall be located in one (1) principal single detached dwelling unit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** A detached "accessory dwelling" is a permitted accessory use in RS1, AG and AGX. It cannot be attached to a principal building with a dwelling unit, is limited to 100 m² unless stated otherwise, and is not allowed on parcels under 1.0 ha unless connected to a community sewer. In RS1 its height is limited to 8.0 m. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 7.2, 11.1.7](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "An accessory dwelling shall not be permitted on parcels less than 1.0 ha in area" … "No accessory dwelling shall have a floor area greater than 100.0 m², unless" … "a detached accessory dwelling shall not exceed a" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** RS1: up to three dwelling units per lot (one single detached dwelling, one secondary suite and one accessory dwelling); on floodplain parcels, only one secondary suite or accessory dwelling. Only one secondary suite per single detached dwelling; none in an accessory building; no strata subdivision; must connect to the Village sewer. No owner-occupancy rule found. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 11.1.5, 7.7](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "c) one (1) secondary suite and one (1) accessory dwelling." … "Secondary suites are not permitted in an accessory building or structure." … "Secondary suites shall be connected to the Village of Keremeos sanitary sewer" … "A secondary suite cannot be subdivided under the Strata Property Act." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Parking:** One parking space per secondary suite, in addition to the spaces required for the single detached dwelling. An accessory dwelling needs 1 per dwelling unit. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 7.7.5, Table 9.2.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "One (1) parking space per secondary suite is required in addition to those required" … "accessory dwelling 1 per dwelling unit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permits:** A building permit is required for construction, alteration or change of use of a building (Building Bylaw s. 5.1). The application checklist also requires proof of water service from the Keremeos Irrigation District for a new dwelling unit, including a secondary suite. - Source: [Building permit requirements](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) - Official wording: "Proof of Water Service from Keremeos Irrigation District" … "including secondary suite or accessory dwelling" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), s. 5.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) - Official wording: "A person must not commence or continue any construction, alteration, excavation," … "Unless a Building Official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work under this" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (s. 7.2, 7.7 and zone sections); Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851" - Source: [https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/, Schedule 3](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 835, 2019" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Zoning Bylaw No. 851](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) allows a secondary suite (inside a single detached dwelling) as an accessory use in the RS1, AG and AGX zones, subject to s. 7.7. A detached "accessory dwelling" is also allowed in those zones. It cannot be attached to a principal building with a dwelling unit, is limited to 100 m² unless stated otherwise, and is not allowed on parcels under 1.0 ha unless connected to a community sewer. In RS1 its height is limited to 8.0 m. ## Steps 1. Confirm your lot is zoned RS1, AG or AGX (see the zoning-lookup answer). 2. Check the limits below. 3. Apply for a building permit at the Village Office. The checklist asks for proof of water service from the Keremeos Irrigation District for a new dwelling unit, including a secondary suite. ## Good to know - RS1 allows up to three dwelling units per lot (one single detached dwelling, one secondary suite and one accessory dwelling). On floodplain parcels, only one secondary suite or accessory dwelling. - Only one secondary suite per single detached dwelling; none in an accessory building; no strata subdivision. - Parking: one space per secondary suite, in addition to the spaces for the main dwelling. An accessory dwelling needs 1 per dwelling unit. - No owner-occupancy rule was found in the bylaw. The Village does not state a suite size limit; ask the Building Inspector. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - [Building permit requirements (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit.md) - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) - [Keremeos building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit-fees.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/secondary-suite.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/secondary-suite.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/secondary-suite.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/secondary-suite.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/secondary-suite.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4584/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building permit requirements (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: Keremeos tree removal rules and permits question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/tree-removal/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/tree-removal.json" --- # Keremeos tree removal rules and permits **Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Keremeos? **Short answer:** Keremeos has no general tree-protection bylaw listed in its bylaw library, so cutting a tree on your own lot usually needs no Village permit. Near a watercourse a development permit may be needed, and destroying a boulevard tree can bring a $1,000 ticket. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** No permit fee is stated in the sources we could read. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. per the contact page.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - Email: Village Office, info@keremeos.ca ## Key facts - **When a permit is needed:** The Village library lists no general tree protection bylaw. In the Watercourse Development Permit Area (OCP Schedule F), a development permit is required for residential, commercial or industrial development, which includes removing vegetation. The Village also asks for a Watercourse Development Permit if development is within 30 m of the high water mark of a watercourse. - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 (PDF, consolidated), s. 21.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15674/) - Official wording: "At present, only a Watercourse Development Permit Area has been identified at Schedule ‘F’ of" … "alteration of the land, including grading, removal of vegetation, deposit or moving" - Source: [Building permit requirements](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) - Official wording: "Watercourse Development Permit if the development is within 30m of the high water mark" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exemptions:** In the Watercourse DPA: trees designated hazardous by a qualified professional; removal of infested, diseased or hazardous trees following the provincial guideline and a report by a QEP or arborist; and gardening and minor pruning within an existing landscaped area. - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 (PDF, consolidated), s. 21.1 Exemptions](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15674/) - Official wording: "The activity is limited to the environmentally sensitive removal of trees and shrubs" … "Activities such as gardening and yard maintenance activities within an existing" … "landscaped area, such as mowed lawns, minor pruning of trees and shrubs," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Not confirmed. The Village's Fees & Charges Bylaw is a scanned image that could not be read. - **Replacement trees:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **City trees:** Destroying boulevard trees is an offence under the Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 827 (s. 49), with a $1,000 per tree ticket. The bylaw text is a scan, so permit rules for Village trees are not readable. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013, Schedule 11](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Destruction of boulevard trees" … "$1000.00 per tree" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $1,000 per tree for destroying boulevard trees (Street and Traffic Bylaw s. 49). No ticket amount was found for cutting private trees. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013, Schedule 11](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Destruction of boulevard trees" … "$1000.00 per tree" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 (Watercourse Development Permit Area, s. 21.1); Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 827, 2017 (boulevard trees) - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 (PDF, consolidated), s. 21.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15674/) - Official wording: "Village of Keremeos OCP Bylaw No. 850" … "Watercourse Development Permit Area" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013, Schedule 11](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "STREET AND TRAFFIC BYLAW 827, 2017" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village's bylaw library lists no general tree protection bylaw. The exception found is the Watercourse Development Permit Area in the [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15674/) (s. 21.1). There, a development permit is required for residential, commercial or industrial development, which includes removing vegetation. The Village also asks for a Watercourse Development Permit if development is within 30 m of the high water mark of a watercourse. ## Steps 1. Check whether your tree is within 30 m of a watercourse. 2. If it is, call the Village Office before cutting. 3. For a tree on the boulevard (the Village's land beside the road), do not cut it. Call the Village Office first. ## Good to know - In the Watercourse area, exempt work includes trees designated hazardous by a qualified professional, removal of infested, diseased or hazardous trees following the provincial guideline and a report by a qualified environmental professional or arborist, and gardening and minor pruning within an existing landscaped area. - Destroying boulevard trees is an offence under the Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 827 (s. 49), with a $1,000 per tree ticket under the [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/). That bylaw is a scan, so the permit rules for Village trees are not readable here. - No ticket amount was found for cutting private trees, and no replacement-tree rule was found. - Trees overgrowing property lines are a civil matter between owners, per the Village page. ## Official forms and pages - [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15674/) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) - [Keremeos building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/tree-removal.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/tree-removal.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/tree-removal.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/tree-removal.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/tree-removal.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/tree-removal.md) ## Sources - [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15674/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building permit requirements (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/7570/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/tree-removal/_ --- --- title: "Keremeos garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in Keremeos, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/garbage-collection.json" --- # Keremeos garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in Keremeos, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) collects garbage weekly on Fridays. Recycling is every other week and yard waste every two weeks, on the garbage day. Put carts out between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on collection day. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, https://www.rdos.bc.ca) **Cost:** The Village page gives a current fee of $241 a year. Garbage cart upsize to 240 L: $60 a year. Extra 240 L yard waste cart: $60 a year. Cart change-out request: $47. Extra garbage sticker: $2.50 each. **How long:** Weekly garbage on Fridays; see the curbside calendar for recycling and yard waste weeks. **Where:** - Phone: RDOS Solid Waste Hotline (damaged, lost or stolen carts), 250-490-4129 - In person: Village Office (extra garbage stickers), 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 (Stickers are also sold at Keremeos Buy-Low Foods.) ## Key facts - **How often:** Garbage: weekly, on Fridays. Recycling: every other week on the garbage day. Yard waste: every two weeks on the garbage day. Large items: two items per home per year. - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - Official wording: "Weekly curbside garbage collection (Fridays)" … "Recycling collected every other week" … "Yard waste pick up" … "Annual collection of two large items." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Finding your day:** Use the 2025-2026 Keremeos curbside calendar (linked on the Village page; the July 2026 to June 2027 calendar says garbage is collected every Friday). Rural areas B and G have their own calendar. RDOS also offers weekly reminders and alerts. - Source: [Keremeos curbside calendar, July 2026 to June 2027, RDOS, Calendar](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) - Official wording: "Garbage collected every Friday" … "Sign up for Curbside Weekly Reminder or Curbside" - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - Official wording: "To view the 2025-2026 KEREMEOS Curbside Garbage and Recycling Calendar click here" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Carts:** Standard carts: 120 L garbage, 240 L recycle, 240 L yard waste. Upsize garbage to 240 L $60 a year; recycle to 360 L no cost; extra 240 L yard cart $60 a year. Cart change-out request: $47 fee. Damaged, lost or stolen carts: RDOS Solid Waste Hotline 250-490-4129. - Source: [Keremeos curbside calendar, July 2026 to June 2027, RDOS, Curbside Collection Program](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) - Official wording: "Need different cart sizes or new carts?" … "A $47 delivery/admin fee applies." … "Damaged, lost, or stolen carts? Contact the Solid Waste" … "250-490-4129" - Source: [Curbside Program Information, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Cart Program & Change-out Form](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/solid-waste/curbside-program-information/) - Official wording: "120 litre garbage" … "240 litre recycle" … "A $47 fee will be applied for cart change-out requests." … "Upsize garbage cart to 240L | $60/year" … "Upsize recycle cart to 360L | No cost" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Setting carts out:** Place carts out between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on collection day (a wildlife-resistant cart can go out locked the night before). Arrows on the lid face the road, wheels by the curb, 1 m clear on all sides, 3 m clear overhead, no vehicles within 1.5 m. Do not leave carts out overnight. - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage Collection](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - Official wording: "Place your carts at their collection point between 5:00am and 7:00am on your regular collection day." … "Place your cart so the arrows on the lid point towards the street or road, and the wheels are by the curb." … "Do not park vehicles withing 1.5 metres of the cart." - Source: [Keremeos curbside calendar, July 2026 to June 2027, RDOS, Curbside Collection Program](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) - Official wording: "Do not leave garbage or recycling at the curb overnight." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits and extra garbage:** The lid must close or the cart is not collected. Extra garbage: a tag-a-bag sticker, $2.50 each, from Keremeos Buy-Low Foods or the Village office; one sticker per bag, placed next to the cart. Large items: 2 per household per year, max 90 kg (200 lbs) each. - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage Collection](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - Official wording: "Make sure the lid can close, or collection will not occur." … "you can purchase a tag-a-bag sticker for $2.50 at Keremeos Buy-Low Foods or the Village of Keremeos office." - Source: [Keremeos curbside calendar, July 2026 to June 2027, RDOS, Large Items](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) - Official wording: "Maximum 2 items per household" … "Max weight: 90kg (200lbs) per item." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** The Village page gives a current fee of $241.00 a year, charged on the tax notice. The RDOS curbside page says curbside is billed annually in June and is not on taxes. Confirm with the Village. - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - Official wording: "The cost of the service is included each year on the tax notice. The current fee is $241.00 annually." - Source: [Curbside Program Information, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Cart Program](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/solid-waste/curbside-program-information/) - Official wording: "Curbside is billed annually in June (it is not on taxes)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** RDOS Bylaw 2819 (named on the RDOS curbside page for cart placement; its title is not given there). - Source: [Curbside Program Information, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Cart Placement and Collection Times](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/solid-waste/curbside-program-information/) - Official wording: "is in violation of Bylaw 2819 and is subject to fines" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Keremeos takes part in the RDOS curbside program, with automated carts. Garbage is collected weekly on Fridays. Recycling is collected every other week on the garbage day, and yard waste every two weeks. Large items are collected, two items per home per year. No separate organics collection is listed; kitchen scraps go in the garbage cart. Rural areas B and G have their own calendar. ## Steps 1. Check the curbside calendar (July 2026 to June 2027) for which weeks recycling and yard waste are collected. RDOS also offers weekly reminders and alerts. 2. Place carts out between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on collection day. A wildlife-resistant cart can go out locked the night before. 3. Face the lid arrows toward the road, with wheels by the curb, 1 m clear on all sides, 3 m clear overhead, and no vehicles within 1.5 m. 4. Do not leave carts out overnight. ## Good to know - Standard carts: 120 L garbage, 240 L recycling, 240 L yard waste. Upsize garbage to 240 L for $60 a year; recycling to 360 L at no cost; an extra 240 L yard cart is $60 a year. A cart change-out request has a $47 fee. - The lid must close or the cart is not collected. - Extra garbage: a tag-a-bag sticker, $2.50 each, from Keremeos Buy-Low Foods or the Village office; one sticker per bag, placed next to the cart. - Large items: 2 per household per year, maximum 90 kg each. - Damaged, lost or stolen carts: call the RDOS Solid Waste Hotline at 250-490-4129. - Fee: the Village page gives a current fee of $241 a year, charged on the tax notice, while the RDOS page says curbside is billed annually in June and not on taxes. Confirm with the Village. - RDOS Bylaw 2819 is named on the RDOS page for cart placement. ## Official forms and pages - [Garbage and Recycling, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - [Keremeos curbside calendar (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/yard-waste.md) - [Keremeos backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/garbage-collection.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/garbage-collection.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/garbage-collection.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/garbage-collection.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/garbage-collection.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Garbage and Recycling, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) (read 2026-11-08) - [Keremeos curbside calendar, July 2026 to June 2027 (PDF), RDOS](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Curbside Program Information, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/solid-waste/curbside-program-information/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Keremeos yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/yard-waste.json" --- # Keremeos yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, yard waste is picked up every two weeks on the regular garbage day in the RDOS yard waste cart. Unlimited yard waste collection happens at least four times a year. Residential yard waste can also go free to RDOS landfills, up to 500 kg a day. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, https://www.rdos.bc.ca) **Cost:** Curbside yard waste is part of the curbside service (the Village page gives a current fee of $241 a year). An extra 240 L yard waste cart is $60 a year. RDOS landfills take up to 500 kg a day of residential yard waste free. **How long:** Every two weeks on the garbage day; unlimited collection at least four times a year. **Where:** - Phone: RDOS Solid Waste Hotline, 250-490-4129 ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** Yes. Yard waste is picked up every two weeks on the regular garbage day in the RDOS yard waste cart. Unlimited yard waste collection happens at least four times a year, when paper yard waste bags, cans, stick bundles or carts can also be used. - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Yard Waste](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - Official wording: "Yard Waste is picked up every two weeks on your regular garbage day." … "Unlimited yard waste collection will occur a minimum of four times per year in your Area." … "you can use paper yard waste bags, cans, stick bundles, or carts in addition to your RDOS yard waste cart." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to set it out:** Branches up to 5 cm across (Village page) or 7.5 cm (3 in) (2026-27 calendar); sources differ. Grass clippings, leaves, prunings, pine needles and cones. Bundle sticks with string or twine, 1 m (3 ft) maximum. Lid must close. Free Yard Waste Only stickers from RDOS. - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Yard Waste](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - Official wording: "Grass clippings, leaves, prunings, pine needles and cones, and branches up to 5cm in diameter." … "Make sure the lid can close, or collection will not occur." - Source: [Keremeos curbside calendar, July 2026 to June 2027, RDOS, Unlimited Yard Waste](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) - Official wording: "Bundle sticks - using string or twine 1 m (3’) max length." … "Free ‘Yard Waste Only’ stickers available from RDOS." … "Branch max diameter 7.5 cm (3”)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Drop-off:** RDOS says up to 500 kg a day of residential yard and garden waste can be disposed of free at all its landfills. The Keremeos Transfer Station takes only some materials, so confirm yard waste there. RDOS hours: Sunday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (March to November). - Source: [Curbside Program Information, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Yard Waste - Disposing to Landfill](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/solid-waste/curbside-program-information/) - Official wording: "Up to 500kg/day of residential yard and garden waste can be disposed of free of charge at all Landfills." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cost:** Curbside yard waste is part of the curbside service (Village page: $241.00 a year, on the tax notice). An additional 240 L yard waste cart is $60 a year. RDOS landfills take up to 500 kg a day of residential yard waste free. - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - Official wording: "The current fee is $241.00 annually." … "Yard waste pick up" - Source: [Keremeos curbside calendar, July 2026 to June 2027, RDOS, Unlimited Yard Waste](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) - Official wording: "Free ‘Yard Waste Only’ stickers available from RDOS." - Source: [Curbside Program Information, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Cart Program; Yard Waste - Disposing to Landfill](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/solid-waste/curbside-program-information/) - Official wording: "Additional 240L yard waste cart | $60/year" … "Up to 500kg/day of residential yard and garden waste can be disposed of free of charge at all Landfills." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not accepted:** No food scraps, lumber, pet waste, compostable plastic, lawn tools or other garbage (Village page). The 2026-27 calendar also excludes plastic bags, rocks, sod, stumps, pots/trays and invasive plants. - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Yard Waste](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - Official wording: "Do not put food scraps, lumber, pet waste, ‘compostable’ plastic, lawn tools, or other garbage in the yard waste cart." - Source: [Keremeos curbside calendar, July 2026 to June 2027, RDOS, Yard Waste (calendar page 2)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) - Official wording: "No plastic bags, food scraps, rocks, sod, stumps," … "pots/trays, pet waste, compostable plastic, or invasive" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** RDOS Bylaw 2819 (named on the RDOS curbside page for cart placement; its title is not given there). - Source: [Curbside Program Information, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Cart Placement and Collection Times](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/solid-waste/curbside-program-information/) - Official wording: "is in violation of Bylaw 2819 and is subject to fines" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Keremeos, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) picks up yard waste every two weeks on the regular garbage day, in the yard waste cart. At least four times a year there is unlimited collection, when paper yard waste bags, cans, stick bundles or carts can also be used. The dates are on the curbside calendar. ## Steps 1. Put in the cart: grass clippings, leaves, prunings, pine needles and cones, and branches up to 5 cm across (Village page) or 7.5 cm (2026-27 calendar). Sources differ, so use 5 cm to be safe, or confirm with RDOS. 2. Bundle sticks with string or twine, 1 m maximum, and make sure the lid closes. 3. Use the free Yard Waste Only stickers from RDOS where needed. 4. Set the cart out by 7 a.m. on collection day. ## Good to know - Not accepted: food scraps, lumber, pet waste, compostable plastic, lawn tools or other garbage. The 2026-27 calendar also excludes plastic bags, rocks, sod, stumps, pots and trays, and invasive plants. - Drop-off: RDOS says up to 500 kg a day of residential yard and garden waste can be disposed of free at all its landfills. The Keremeos Transfer Station takes only some materials, so confirm yard waste there before you go. RDOS lists its hours as Sunday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (March to November), while the Village page lists Wednesdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - An extra 240 L yard cart is $60 a year. - For carts or stickers, call the RDOS Solid Waste Hotline at 250-490-4129. ## Official forms and pages - [Garbage and Recycling, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - [Keremeos curbside calendar (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/garbage-collection.md) - [Keremeos backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/yard-waste.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/yard-waste.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/yard-waste.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/yard-waste.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/yard-waste.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Garbage and Recycling, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) (read 2026-11-08) - [Keremeos curbside calendar, July 2026 to June 2027 (PDF), RDOS](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15712/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Curbside Program Information, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/solid-waste/curbside-program-information/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: Keremeos watering restrictions question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Water, sewer, roads and snow owner: other sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/water-restrictions/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/water-restrictions.json" --- # Keremeos watering restrictions **Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, most water comes from the Keremeos Irrigation District, not the Village. Its Water Conservation Measures say irrigating is not allowed before April 15 or after October 15. Stage 1, even and odd day watering, applies April 15 to October 15 unless notified otherwise. **Who handles it:** Another public body **Cost:** No fine amount is stated in the Irrigation District document or the Village ticket schedule. **How long:** In effect until further notice, per the Irrigation District document. **Where:** - Phone: Keremeos Irrigation District, 250-499-5651 ## Key facts - **When restrictions apply:** Irrigating is not allowed before April 15 or after October 15. Stage 1 (even/odd day watering) is in effect April 15 to October 15 unless otherwise notified. Stages 2 and 3 apply when declared by the Trustees; Stage 4 bans all outside water use. - Source: [Keremeos Irrigation District Water Conservation Measures, posted by the Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15070/) - Official wording: "Irrigating is not permitted from before April 15th or after October 15th" … "Stage 1 in addition to the above General Rules In Effect from April 15th to October 15th unless" … "Stage 2 (In addition to Stage 1, as deemed in effect by Trustees" … "No outside use of water under any circumstance." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Sprinkling schedule:** All stages: automatic sprinklers only midnight to 6 a.m. on their day; manual sprinklers limited by lot size (1 up to 0.25 acre, up to 4 at 0.76 to 1.0 acre). Stage 1: even addresses water on even days, odd on odd. Stage 2: lawns 7 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Stage 3: no lawn watering. - Source: [Keremeos Irrigation District Water Conservation Measures, posted by the Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15070/) - Official wording: "Even number addresses may only water on even numbered days." … "Odd number addresses may only water on odd numbered days." … "Lawns may only be watered between the hours of 7 AM to 10 AM & 7 PM to 10 PM." … "No watering lawns or grassed area." … "0 - .25 acre 1 sprinkler" … "Automatic sprinkler systems are only permitted to water between midnight and 6 a.m. on days" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Allowed at any time:** Hand watering is always permitted. Irrigating crops, including vegetable gardens, is exempt from Stages 1 to 3 (cover crops excluded). Leaving a hose or outlet running freely, or wasting water, is never allowed. - Source: [Keremeos Irrigation District Water Conservation Measures, posted by the Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15070/) - Official wording: "Hand watering is always permitted." … "Irrigating of crops including vegetable gardens is exempt from Stages 1 to 3." … "Leaving an open free flowing pipe, outlet or hose is never permitted." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **New lawns:** None set. The Irrigation District's conservation measures say nothing about new lawns or sod. - **Fine:** None set. The Irrigation District's conservation measures set no fine. - **Bylaw:** Keremeos Irrigation District Water Conservation Measures, "in effect until further notice" (not a Village bylaw). - Source: [Keremeos Irrigation District Water Conservation Measures, posted by the Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15070/) - Official wording: "KEREMEOS IRRIGATION DISTRICT" … "WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES" … "in effect until further notice" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Water for most Keremeos properties comes from the Keremeos Irrigation District, a separate body from the Village. The rules below are its Water Conservation Measures, which the Village posts on its home page. The document says they are in effect until further notice. It does not state which stage is current, so check with the Irrigation District or the Village. Irrigating is not allowed before April 15 or after October 15. Stage 1 (even and odd day watering) applies April 15 to October 15 unless otherwise notified. Stages 2 and 3 apply when declared by the Trustees, and Stage 4 bans all outside water use. ## Good to know - All stages: automatic sprinklers only from midnight to 6 a.m. on their day. Manual sprinklers are limited by lot size (1 on a lot up to 0.25 acre, up to 4 at 0.76 to 1.0 acre). - Stage 1: even addresses water on even days, odd addresses on odd days. - Stage 2: lawns may be watered 7 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. - Stage 3: no lawn watering. - Hand watering is always permitted. Irrigating crops, including vegetable gardens, is exempt from Stages 1 to 3 (cover crops excluded). - Leaving a hose or outlet running freely, or wasting water, is never allowed. - The document says nothing about new lawns or sod, and sets no fine. Ask the Irrigation District at 250-499-5651. ## Official forms and pages - [Keremeos Irrigation District Water Conservation Measures (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15070/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/garbage-collection.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/water-restrictions.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/water-restrictions.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/water-restrictions.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/water-restrictions.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/water-restrictions.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/water-restrictions.md) ## Sources - [Keremeos Irrigation District Water Conservation Measures (PDF), posted by the Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15070/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 are recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/water-restrictions/_ --- --- title: "Keremeos dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence in Keremeos, and what does it cost?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-licence.json" --- # Keremeos dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Keremeos, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, dog licences are required and renewed every year by January 1. The Village of Keremeos sells them at the Village Office. A spayed or neutered dog costs $20 before March 1 and $30 after; a dog that is not costs $40 before March 1 and $50 after. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** Spayed or neutered: $20 before March 1, $30 after March 1. Not spayed or neutered: $40 before March 1, $50 after March 1. The Village page gives no amount for impound fees, replacement tags or senior discounts. Ticket for no licence: $50. **How long:** Licences are renewed each year by January 1. The lower rate applies until March 1. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 (The page does not say whether licences can also be bought online or by mail; ask first.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes: dog licences are required and are renewed every year. The ticket schedule lists "No dog licence" as an offence. The Village page does not state a minimum age. - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) - Official wording: "Dog licences are required to be renewed each year by January 1st." - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Failure to locate colony in rear yard 23.6 $50.00 No dog licence 27 $50.00 Licence not attached 28 $50.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Issued by:** The Village of Keremeos sells dog licences (Village Office, 702 4th Street). It also sells RDOS dog licences. - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) - Official wording: "The Village also sells dog licences for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $20 if bought before March 1; $30 if bought after March 1. - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) - Official wording: "$20.00 Neutered or spayed" … "$30.00 Neutered or spayed" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $40 if bought before March 1; $50 if bought after March 1. - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) - Official wording: "$40.00 Not neutered or spayed" … "$50.00 Not neutered or spayed" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees and discounts:** The lower rate applies before March 1 of each year; the higher rate applies after. The page says fees apply when a dog is impounded but gives no amount. - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) - Official wording: "There is a grace period until before March 1st to purchase licences at the reduced rate." … "There are fees associated when a dog is impounded." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Licences are renewed each year by January 1st. There is a grace period until before March 1st to buy at the reduced rate. - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) - Official wording: "Dog licences are required to be renewed each year by January 1st." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to get one:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** $50 (municipal ticket, "No dog licence", s. 27). - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Failure to locate colony in rear yard 23.6 $50.00 No dog licence 27 $50.00 Licence not attached 28 $50.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025 - Source: [https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW 843, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Keremeos sells dog licences, and its Animal Control page says licences must be renewed each year by January 1. The page also says the Village sells Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) dog licences. The Animal Control Bylaw is a scanned file that could not be read, so the age at which a dog needs a licence is not confirmed here. ## Steps 1. Get a licence at the Village Office, 702 4th Street, or call 250-499-2711 to ask how to buy one. 2. Pay the lower rate if you buy before March 1. 3. Renew every year by January 1. ## Good to know - The Village page says fees also apply when a dog is impounded, but gives no amount. - No page we read states a replacement tag fee, transfer fee or senior discount. - Having no dog licence can bring a $50 municipal ticket, under the [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/). - The Village's animal control rules are in Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025. Ask the Village Office if you need the details. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) ## Related questions - [Keremeos dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/how-many-pets.md) - [Keremeos rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dangerous-dogs.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/dog-licence.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/dog-licence.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-licence.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dog-licence.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/dog-licence.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 9 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Keremeos dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs be off leash in Keremeos, and what are the leash rules?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # Keremeos dog leash rules and off-leash areas **Question:** Where can dogs be off leash in Keremeos, and what are the leash rules? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, dogs may not be at large, and a dog not on a leash can be ticketed $50. Owners must clean up dog excrement left on other people's or public property. The Village's readable pages do not list where dogs may be off leash. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** Tickets: $50 for a dog at large, $50 for a dog not on a leash, $50 for failing to remove excrement. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** Dogs may not be at large. The ticket schedule lists "Dog not on leash" (s. 13.1) as an offence, so a leash is required in some places; where exactly is in the scanned bylaw. - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) - Official wording: "are not permitted to be at large" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Dog not on leash" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Maximum leash length:** Not confirmed. The Animal Control Bylaw is a scanned file that could not be read. - **Off-leash areas:** Not confirmed. The Animal Control Bylaw is a scanned file that could not be read. - **Places dogs are not allowed:** Not confirmed. The Animal Control Bylaw is a scanned file that could not be read. - **Cleaning up:** The owner must immediately remove dog excrement left on another person's property or on public property. Ticket: $50 for failure to remove excrement (s. 13.3). - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) - Official wording: "Every owner must immediately remove excrement left by their dog on another person's property or on public property." - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Failure to remove excrement" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** $50 for an animal at large (s. 12) and $50 for a dog not on leash (s. 13.1). - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Animal at large" … "Dog not on leash" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025 - Source: [https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW 843, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Keremeos, the Village's ticket schedule lists "Dog not on leash" and animal at large as offences, so dogs must be under control and on a leash in at least some places. Exactly where a leash is required is in Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025, which is a scanned file that could not be read. No readable Village page sets a maximum leash length, lists off-leash areas, or says which parks ban dogs. ## Good to know - Tickets under the [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/): $50 for an animal at large, $50 for a dog not on a leash, and $50 for failing to remove dog excrement. - You must immediately remove dog excrement left on another person's property or on public property. - The Village says it is collecting donations to bring its dog park back to life, with separate areas for large and small dogs. No readable page gives off-leash rules for it. - To ask where dogs may run off leash, call the Village Office at 250-499-2711. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) ## Related questions - [Keremeos dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-licence.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/how-many-pets.md) - [Keremeos rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dangerous-dogs.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 3 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: Keremeos rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Keremeos rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, the Village's Animal Control page says vicious dogs require special precautions. The specific rules are in a scanned bylaw that could not be read. A ticket for a dangerous dog or for failing to control a vicious dog is $250. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** Ticket: $250 for a dangerous dog; $250 for failure to control a vicious dog. No separate licence fee is stated. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - Email: Bylaw complaints, info@keremeos.ca - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** Not confirmed. Keremeos's Animal Control Bylaw No. 843 is a scanned file that could not be read. - **Rules for owners:** The Village page says vicious dogs "require special precautions". The specific rules (muzzle, enclosure, signs) are in the scanned bylaw. - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) - Official wording: "vicous dogs require special precautions." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Licence fee:** Not confirmed. Keremeos's Animal Control Bylaw No. 843 is a scanned file that could not be read. - **How to report:** Complaints about animal control can be made in writing on the Bylaw Complaint Form, in person at the Village office (702 4th Street), by email to info@keremeos.ca, or by phone at 250-499-2711. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement page](https://www.keremeos.ca/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "Bylaw complaints may be submitted in writing using the Bylaw Complaint Form ; in person at the Village office at 702 4th Street; by email to info@keremeos.ca; or by phone at 250-499-2711." … "These violations usually pertain to unsightly property conditions, animal control and snow/ice removal." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $250 for a dangerous dog (s. 14) and $250 for failure to control a vicious dog (s. 15). - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Dangerous dog" … "Failure to control vicious dog" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025 - Source: [https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW 843, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Keremeos says on its Animal Control page that vicious dogs "require special precautions". What counts as a dangerous or vicious dog, who decides, and the owner's duties (such as muzzles, enclosures or signs) are in Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025, a scanned file that could not be read. No readable official text gives a separate licence fee for these dogs. ## Steps 1. To complain about a dog, use the Bylaw Complaint Form, visit the Village Office at 702 4th Street, email info@keremeos.ca, or call 250-499-2711. ## Good to know - Tickets under the [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/): $250 for a dangerous dog and $250 for failing to control a vicious dog. - The Bylaw Enforcement page covers complaints about alleged bylaw violations, including animal control. It does not mention bites or aggressive dogs specifically. - Ask the Village Office what rules apply to a particular dog. ## Official forms and pages - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/bylaw-enforcement) ## Related questions - [Keremeos dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-licence.md) - [Keremeos dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/how-many-pets.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Keremeos question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in Keremeos **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep in Keremeos? **Short answer:** The Village of Keremeos says its Animal Control Bylaw regulates the type and number of animals permitted, but no readable Village page gives a limit on dogs or cats. Backyard hens are limited to 5 on a qualifying lot. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** Not applicable. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** Not confirmed. The Village's Animal Control Bylaw is a scan that could not be read. - **Cats allowed:** Not confirmed. The Village's Animal Control Bylaw is a scan that could not be read. - **Other animal limits:** Backyard hens: at most 5, only on RS1 lots of at least 500 m², no roosters. Farm animals on agricultural parcels must be at least 100 m from residential, commercial or industrial zones. - Source: [Backyard Hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "You may keep a maximum of five (5) hens on an RS1 zoned property. Roosters are not permitted." … "Parcels zoned “Agricultural” continue to be allowed to keep poultry and other farm animals, however, they must be kept at least 100m from any zone designated residential, commercial or industrial." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exceptions:** Agricultural-zone parcels may keep poultry and other farm animals if at least 100 m from any residential, commercial or industrial zone. The Zoning Bylaw defines a kennel as the care of four or more dogs, cats or other domestic animals or pets; no zone lists it as a permitted use. - Source: [Backyard Hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "Parcels zoned “Agricultural” continue to be allowed to keep poultry and other farm animals" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851, Definitions](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "“kennel” means the care of four (4) or more dogs, cats or other domestic animals or pets whether" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** None set. Keremeos's ticket schedule has no offence for keeping too many dogs or cats. - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025 - Source: [Backyard Hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW 843, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Keremeos says on its Animal Control page that its Animal Control Bylaw regulates the type and number of animals permitted, but the page gives no numbers, and the bylaw file is a scan that could not be read. No readable official text states a limit on dogs or cats per home. The page says only that cats must be kept contained to their own property. ## Good to know - Backyard hens: at most 5, only on a Low Density Residential One (RS1) lot of at least 500 m², and no roosters. See the backyard chickens answer. - Farm animals on agricultural parcels must be at least 100 m from residential, commercial or industrial zones. Ticket: $50 under the [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/). - The [Zoning Bylaw No. 851](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) defines a kennel as the care of four or more dogs, cats or other domestic animals or pets. No zone lists it as a permitted use. - To ask about dog or cat limits, call the Village Office at 250-499-2711. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) ## Related questions - [Keremeos dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-licence.md) - [Keremeos backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-chickens.md) - [Keremeos dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/how-many-pets.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/how-many-pets.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/how-many-pets.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/how-many-pets.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/animal-control) (read 2026-11-08) - [Backyard Hens, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 3 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: Keremeos backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Keremeos backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Keremeos? **Short answer:** Yes. In Keremeos you may keep up to 5 hens on a Low Density Residential One (RS1) lot of at least 500 m², with a free Backyard Hen Licence from the Village. Roosters are not allowed. Bees and other livestock have separate rules. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** The Backyard Hen Licence has no cost. The provincial Premises Identification Number also has no cost. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** Yes. Urban hens may be kept on a parcel zoned Low Density Residential One (RS1) that is at least 500 m² in area. Agricultural-zone parcels may keep poultry if at least 100 m from residential, commercial or industrial zones. - Source: [Backyard Hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "Urban hens (female chickens) may be kept on a parcel zoned" … "Parcels zoned “Agricultural” continue to be allowed to keep poultry and other farm animals, however, they must be kept at least 100m from any zone designated residential, commercial or industrial." - Source: [Backyard Hen Licence Application and Information Guide](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/8811/) - Official wording: "chickens can now be kept in the backyard of single family & duplex lots" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Most hens:** 5 hens on an RS1 lot. A minimum of two is recommended. - Source: [Backyard Hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "You may keep a maximum of five (5) hens on an RS1 zoned property." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Roosters:** Not allowed. - Source: [Backyard Hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "Roosters are not permitted." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coop rules:** Coop: at least 0.37 m² per hen and at most 9.2 m² total floor area; meets RS1 accessory building setbacks; one perch of at least 15 cm per hen; one nesting box per four hens. Run: fenced and roofed; at least 1 m² per hen; under 2 m high; behind the front face of the house; at least 2.0 m from property lines and 3.0 m from any door or window of a residence. Manure under 1.0 m³ in an enclosed container. - Source: [Backyard Hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "Run Design and Siting:" … "Is located to the rear of the front face of the principal building" … "Is sited at least 2.0m from all property lines and at least 3.0m from any doors or windows of any residential building, including neighbouring properties; and" … "Has at least one perch that is at least fifteen (15) cm long per hen and one nesting box per four hens that is large enough for the hen to turn around and sit." … "Meets the setback requirements for accessory buildings or structures as provided for RS1 zoned properties in the Zoning Bylaw; and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit or registration:** Yes. A no-cost Backyard Hen Licence from the Village is required (application with a site plan; a signed landlord letter if renting). A BC Poultry Premises Identification Number from the Ministry of Agriculture is also required (no cost). - Source: [Backyard Hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "In order to keep hens in the Village you will be required to apply for a no-cost Backyard Hen Licence." … "If you are not the owner of the property, a signed letter of permission to keep hens from your landlord will be required." … "You will also be required to provide a BC Poultry Premises Identification Number obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bees:** The ticket schedule lists "Keeping of bees in prohibited zone" (s. 21) and "Failure to locate colony in rear yard" (s. 23.6), so bees are regulated by zone and colony location; the full rules are in the scanned Animal Control Bylaw. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Keeping of bees in prohibited zone" … "Failure to locate colony in rear yard" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other livestock:** Parcels zoned Agricultural may keep poultry and other farm animals, but at least 100 m from any residential, commercial or industrial zone. Rules for other livestock on residential lots are not stated on readable pages. - Source: [Backyard Hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "Parcels zoned “Agricultural” continue to be allowed to keep poultry and other farm animals, however, they must be kept at least 100m from any zone designated residential, commercial or industrial." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025, and Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (RS1 zone and setbacks). - Source: [Backyard Hens, Backyard Hens page](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025" … "Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851, 2020" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Keremeos allows hens on a parcel zoned Low Density Residential One (RS1) that is at least 500 m². The Village page says this covers most low density residential properties. You may keep 5 hens at most; the Village recommends a minimum of two. Roosters are not allowed. ## Steps 1. Check that your lot is RS1 and at least 500 m². 2. Apply for the Backyard Hen Licence (no cost) with a site plan, plus a signed landlord letter if you rent. 3. Get a Premises Identification Number from the BC Ministry of Agriculture (no cost). 4. Build a coop and run that follow the rules below. ## Good to know - Coop: at least 0.37 m² per hen and at most 9.2 m² total floor area, meeting RS1 accessory building setbacks, with one perch of at least 15 cm per hen and one nesting box per four hens. - Run: fenced and roofed, at least 1 m² per hen, under 2 m high, behind the front face of the house, at least 2.0 m from property lines and 3.0 m from any door or window of a residence. - Keep manure under 1.0 m³ in an enclosed container. - Bees: the ticket schedule lists keeping bees in a prohibited zone and failing to locate a colony in the rear yard, so bees are regulated by zone and location. The zones and limits are not readable online; ask the Village. - Other livestock: agricultural parcels may keep poultry and other farm animals if at least 100 m from any residential, commercial or industrial zone. Rules for livestock on residential lots are not stated on readable pages. ## Official forms and pages - [Backyard Hens, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) - [Backyard Hen Licence Application (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/8811/) ## Related questions - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/how-many-pets.md) - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) - [Keremeos dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-licence.md) - [Keremeos fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fence-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/backyard-chickens.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-chickens.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/backyard-chickens.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/backyard-chickens.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-chickens.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Backyard Hens, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens) (read 2026-11-08) - [Backyard Hen Licence Application and Information Guide (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/8811/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Keremeos RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Keremeos RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, one recreational vehicle (RV) owned by the occupier of a single detached home may be stored or parked on the same parcel, but it must not be connected to sewer, water or power. Living in an RV is not allowed except while building a new home. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** Tickets: $150 for a zoning breach; $50 for each street parking offence. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 ## Key facts - **On the street:** The Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 827 ticket list includes "Park over 24 hours", "Park where prohibited" and "Park on snow removal route". The bylaw text itself is a scan, so the actual time limits and bans are not readable. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 11](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Park over 24 hours" … "Park where prohibited" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **On your property:** Only one recreational vehicle belonging to the owner or occupier of a principal single detached dwelling may be stored or parked on the same parcel. A stored RV must not be connected to a sewage system, water system or power source. Boats and trailers are not covered in the readable text. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (revised June 10, 2026), s. 6.7.2](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "Only one (1) recreational vehicle belonging to the owner or occupier of a principal" … "Stored recreational vehicles shall not be connected to a sewage disposal system," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Living in an RV:** Not allowed in any zone. Exception: an RV may be occupied during construction of a new single detached dwelling if it has a valid building permit, meets siting rules, and is removed within 30 days of completion. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (revised June 10, 2026), s. 6.7.1, 6.7.3](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "The use of a recreational vehicle as a residence is prohibited in all zones." … "it is removed within thirty (30) days of the completion of the construction of" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Zoning breaches: $150 (Zoning Bylaw ticket schedule, "Violate bylaw provision"). Street parking offences are $50 each (for example "Park over 24 hours" and "Park where prohibited"). - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 12 / Street parking schedule, section 21](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 OFFENCE SECTION FINE Violate bylaw provision 3.3.1a) $150.00 Permit/cause bylaw contravention 3.3.1b) $150.00 Neglects to do bylaw requirement 3.3.1c) $150.00" … "Park over 24 hours (20) $50.00 Park where prohibited (21) $50.00" … "-- Bylaw No. 803, 2013 Page 20" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 11](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Park over 24 hours" … "Park where prohibited" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (s. 6.7) and Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 827, 2017. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (revised June 10, 2026), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 11](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "STREET AND TRAFFIC BYLAW 827, 2017" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works **On your property.** The [Zoning Bylaw No. 851](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (s. 6.7) lets the owner or occupier of a principal single detached dwelling store or park one recreational vehicle on the same parcel. A stored RV must not be connected to a sewage system, water system or power source. Boats and trailers are not covered in the readable text. **Living in an RV.** Not allowed in any zone. The exception: an RV may be occupied while a new single detached dwelling is being built if it has a valid building permit, meets siting rules, and is removed within 30 days of completion. **On the street.** Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 827, 2017 is a scanned file that could not be read, so its time limits and bans are not confirmed. The ticket schedule lists "Park over 24 hours", "Park where prohibited" and "Park on snow removal route". ## Good to know - Tickets under the [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/): $150 for a zoning breach, and $50 for each street parking offence, for example parking over 24 hours or where prohibited. - To ask about street parking limits for an RV, boat or trailer, call the Village Office at 250-499-2711. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) - [Keremeos unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/unsightly-property.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (revised June 10, 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Keremeos noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/noise-rules.json" --- # Keremeos noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, the Good Neighbour Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the peace of the neighbourhood but sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. Construction noise is allowed weekdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** Ticket: $150 for construction noise outside the permitted hours. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office (bylaw enforcement), 250-499-2711 ext. 114 (Office open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) - Email: Bylaw enforcement, coordinator@keremeos.ca - In person: Village Office (Bylaw Complaint Form), 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 ## Key facts - **General rule:** No person may make, or let be made, noise in a public place, and no owner may let property be used so that noise from it, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the neighbourhood. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), s. 6.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "disturbs or tends to disturb the" … "quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person on the same" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Quiet hours:** None set. The Good Neighbour Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. - **Construction hours:** Weekdays (not holidays): 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekday holidays and Saturdays: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The CAO may vary these hours by written permit (apply at least 5 business days ahead). - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), s. 6.2(d), 6.3](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "i) between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm on any weekday that is not a" … "ii) between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm on any weekday that is a" … "iii) between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on any Sunday." … "must be submitted at least five (5) business days prior to the date of the proposed activity." - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 7](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Construction noise outside designated time" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other limits:** No decibel limits found. Specific bans cover loud radios and sound equipment, noisy animals and birds, and an unpermitted mobile public address system. Exemptions include emergency vehicles, emergency work, commercial or industrial trades in their zones, farm operations, household equipment such as pool pumps, parades and highway or Village works. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), s. 6.2, 6.6, 6.7](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "no owner or person shall play or operate, or permit any other person to play or" … "No person may operate a mobile public address system without first obtaining" … "lawfully carrying on a trade or industry at a commercial, industrial or light industrial" … "carrying out farm operations conducted in accordance with normal farm practices" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, business hours:** Village Office, 250-499-2711 (bylaw enforcement, ext. 114, coordinator@keremeos.ca). Complaints may also be made in writing on the Bylaw Complaint Form or in person at 702 4th Street. - Source: [Contact Us, Contact page](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) - Official wording: "Thursdays 9:30am to 12:30pm | 250-499-2711 ext. 108 Buildinginspector@keremeos.ca | Bylaw Enforcement | | 250-499-2711 ext. 114 coordinator@keremeos.ca |" … "Sylvia Krueger | Coordinator of Community & Corporate Services | 250-499-2711 ext. 114 coordinator@keremeos.ca | Kim Crockett |" … "| Coordinator of Community & Corporate Services | 250-499-2711 ext. 114 coordinator@keremeos.ca | Kim Crockett | Accounting Manager" - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement page](https://www.keremeos.ca/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "Bylaw complaints may be submitted in writing using the Bylaw Complaint Form ; in person at the Village office at 702 4th Street; by email to info@keremeos.ca; or by phone at 250-499-2711." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. No official page names an after-hours line for noise complaints. - **Fine:** $150 for construction noise outside the permitted hours (s. 6.2 d); $150 for operating a mobile public address system without permission (s. 6.4); $150 for a nuisance (s. 7.1). The schedule lists no separate amount for the general noise ban in s. 6.1. An animal disturbing the peace is $100 under the Animal Control Bylaw (s. 16). - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 7](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Construction noise outside designated time" … "Operate mobile public address system without permission" … "Cause, allow or permit a nuisance on or from real property" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 2 (Animal Control Bylaw 843, 2025)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Animal disturbing the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment of" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810" … "This Bylaw may be cited as “Good Neighbour Bylaw No.810.”" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/), no person may make, or let be made, noise in a public place. No owner may let their property be used so that noise from it disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the neighbourhood. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise and no decibel limits. ## Good to know - Construction hours: weekdays (not holidays) 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; weekday holidays and Saturdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Chief Administrative Officer may vary these by written permit, applied for at least 5 business days ahead. - Specific bans cover loud radios and sound equipment, noisy animals and birds, and a mobile public address system without a permit. - Exemptions include emergency vehicles and work, commercial or industrial trades in their zones, farm operations, household equipment such as pool pumps, parades, and highway or Village works. - Tickets: $150 for construction noise outside the hours, $150 for a mobile public address system without permission, $150 for a nuisance. The ticket schedule lists no separate amount for the general noise ban. An animal disturbing the peace is $100. - To complain, use the Bylaw Complaint Form, visit the Village Office, or call 250-499-2711 ext. 114. - No official page names an after-hours line for noise complaints. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/unsightly-property.md) - [Keremeos fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fireworks.md) - [Keremeos dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/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) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/noise-rules.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/noise-rules.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/noise-rules.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/noise-rules.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/noise-rules.md) - [Midway](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/midway/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: Keremeos unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/unsightly-property.json" --- # Keremeos unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, report an unsightly or overgrown property to the Village in writing on the Bylaw Complaint Form, in person at 702 4th Street, by email to info@keremeos.ca, or by phone at 250-499-2711. Your information is kept confidential. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** Tickets from $150 to $250 (see below). **How long:** The owner must comply within 7 days (lives in the Village) or 10 days (lives outside the Village) of the notice. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - Email: Bylaw complaints, info@keremeos.ca - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 ## Key facts - **What counts:** Owners must not allow water, rubbish or noxious matter to collect on the property; rubbish to overflow from containers; the property to become or remain unsightly; dead landscaping, vegetation, weeds or noxious weeds to accumulate; graffiti to remain; or derelict vehicles to be stored outside a building. Farm land and screened commercial or industrial storage have limited exemptions. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), s. 2.1, 2.9, 2.10](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "No owner of real property shall cause, suffer or permit:" … "the real property to become or remain unsightly;" … "Where real property is assessed as farm land, it shall not be considered to be unsightly" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to report:** In writing on the Bylaw Complaint Form, in person at the Village office (702 4th Street), by email to info@keremeos.ca, or by phone at 250-499-2711. Complainant information is kept confidential. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement page](https://www.keremeos.ca/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "Bylaw complaints may be submitted in writing using the Bylaw Complaint Form ; in person at the Village office at 702 4th Street; by email to info@keremeos.ca; or by phone at 250-499-2711." … "Complainant information is considered confidential" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What happens next:** The Village serves a notice on the owner. The owner must comply within 7 days (owner living in the Village) or 10 days (owner living outside the Village). If not, the Village may do the work at the owner's cost, including administrative costs. An owner can appeal to Council in writing at least 72 hours before the time expires. A property that becomes unsightly again within 15 days is deemed to have remained unsightly. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), s. 2.14 to 2.17](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "All owners of real property shall comply within 7 days of the date of such notice for" … "owners that reside within the Village and within 10 days of the date of such notice for" … "Properties that become unsightly again within 15 days of compliance with this Bylaw are" … "at least 72 hours prior to the expiry of the time given in the Notice to remedy the nuisance, appeal to the Council" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $150 for an unsightly property (s. 2.1 c); $150 for dead vegetation or weeds (s. 2.1 d); $250 for accumulations of water, rubbish or noxious matter (s. 2.1 a) and for a derelict vehicle outside a building (s. 2.1 f); $150 for failing to comply with the time specified (s. 2.14). - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 7](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Unsightly property" … "Accumulation of water, rubbish, other noxious or offensive" … "Fail to comply with time specified" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810" … "This Bylaw may be cited as “Good Neighbour Bylaw No.810.”" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) says owners must not allow: - water, rubbish or noxious matter to collect on the property - rubbish to overflow from containers - the property to become or remain unsightly - dead landscaping, vegetation, weeds or noxious weeds to accumulate - graffiti to remain - derelict vehicles to be stored outside a building Farm land and screened commercial or industrial storage have limited exemptions. The Village enforces mostly by complaint. ## Steps 1. Report in writing on the Bylaw Complaint Form, in person at the Village Office, by email to info@keremeos.ca, or by phone at 250-499-2711. 2. The Village serves a notice on the owner. 3. The owner must comply within 7 days (lives in the Village) or 10 days (lives outside the Village). 4. If not, the Village may do the work at the owner's cost, including administrative costs. ## Good to know - An owner can appeal to Council in writing at least 72 hours before the time expires. - A property that becomes unsightly again within 15 days is deemed to have remained unsightly. - Tickets: $150 for an unsightly property; $150 for dead vegetation or weeds; $250 for accumulations of water, rubbish or noxious matter and for a derelict vehicle outside a building; $150 for failing to comply with the time specified. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/bylaw-enforcement) ## Related questions - [Keremeos noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/noise-rules.md) - [Keremeos RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/unsightly-property.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/unsightly-property.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/unsightly-property.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/unsightly-property.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/unsightly-property.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Keremeos backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-fire.json" --- # Keremeos backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, small recreational campfires are allowed under the Fire Regulation Bylaw if they are no larger than 0.5 m across and 0.5 m high and kept 5 m from property lines and buildings. Open burning of yard waste is restricted, and burn barrels are banned. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** Ticket: $200. No burning permit or fee is mentioned in the readable bylaw. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** Allowed if: no larger than 0.5 m across and 0.5 m high; at least 5 m from property lines and buildings; 3 m from combustibles; not between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.; only seasoned firewood or similar permitted material; used for recreation, food or warmth; on property you own or have the owner's written permission to use. Gas, propane or briquette stoves are not campfires. - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855, 2022, s. 6.2](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4543/) - Official wording: "Campfire size shall not exceed 0.5 meters in diameter and 0.5 meters in" … "Campfires must be located a minimum of 5 meters from adjoining property" … "Campfires must be constructed 3 meters away from any combustibles." … "Campfires will not be permitted between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m." … "Campfires will not be permitted on property owned or rented without" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Burning yard waste:** Open fires only with permitted burning materials from the same land. Prohibited materials list garden waste, leaves and green branches, but the bylaw also defines garden refuse (dried plant matter) and the permitted list is unreadable. Keep 30 m from buildings and roads. No open burning April 15 to October 15 unless the Fire Chief deems conditions safe. Burn barrels banned. - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855, 2022, s. 3, 6.1, 6.4](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4543/) - Official wording: "garden waste, leaves, green branches, manure" … "Only permitted burning materials will be burned;" … "30 metres will be maintained between the location of the fire and any" … "No open burning between April 15" … "No person shall operate, install or construct any incinerator, or barrel" … "Garden refuse means dried plant matter, such as leaves, stems, twigs and branches, that" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** Not confirmed. The readable bylaw mentions no burning permit or fee. - **Fire bans:** All fires are subject to local and provincial fire hazard restrictions and may be cancelled at any time by the authority having jurisdiction. The Village home page links to the BC Wildfire danger class and the BC Wildfire Service status page. - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855, 2022, s. 6.4](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4543/) - Official wording: "are subject to cancellation at any time by an authority having jurisdiction." - Source: [Home, Home page, Quick Links](https://www.keremeos.ca/home) - Official wording: "Fire Danger Rating (Ashnola/Penticton)" … "BC Wildfire Service" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Instead of burning:** RDOS curbside yard waste pick-up every two weeks on the regular garbage day, plus unlimited yard waste collection at least four times a year. - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) - Official wording: "Yard Waste is picked up every two weeks on your regular garbage day." … "Unlimited yard waste collection will occur a minimum of four times per year in your Area." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $200 for burning prohibited materials, outside hours, unsupervised, creating a nuisance, within the required distances, outside the burning season or during a ban, or for a campfire contrary to the regulations. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 6](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Burning materials not permitted" … "Burning outside burning season" … "Campfire contrary to regulations" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Keremeos Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855, 2022 - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855, 2022, Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4543/) - Official wording: "Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855," … "2022" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4543/) allows a campfire if it is: - no larger than 0.5 m across and 0.5 m high - at least 5 m from property lines and buildings, and 3 m from combustibles - not burning between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. - fuelled only with seasoned firewood or similar permitted material - used for recreation, food or warmth, on property you own or have the owner's written permission to use Gas, propane or briquette stoves are not campfires. Open fires may use only permitted burning materials from the same land and must stay 30 m from buildings and roads. Open burning is not allowed April 15 to October 15 unless the Fire Chief deems conditions safe. Burn barrels are banned. The bylaw's permitted-materials list could not be read in full, so ask before burning yard waste. ## Good to know - All fires are subject to local and provincial fire hazard restrictions and may be cancelled at any time. Check the BC Wildfire danger class and status links on the Village home page before lighting a fire. - The readable bylaw mentions no burning permit or fee, and the burning hours are not readable. - Instead of burning, the RDOS curbside yard waste pick-up runs every two weeks on the regular garbage day, plus unlimited yard waste collection at least four times a year. - Ticket: $200 for burning prohibited materials, outside hours, unsupervised, creating a nuisance, within the required distances, outside the burning season or during a ban, or for a campfire contrary to the regulations. ## Official forms and pages - [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855, 2022 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4543/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fireworks.md) - [Keremeos yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/yard-waste.md) - [Keremeos noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/noise-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/backyard-fire.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/backyard-fire.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-fire.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/backyard-fire.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/backyard-fire.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855, 2022 (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4543/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Garbage and Recycling, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/garbage-and-recycling) (read 2026-11-08) - [Home, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/home) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: Keremeos fireworks rules question: "Are fireworks allowed in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fireworks/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fireworks.json" --- # Keremeos fireworks rules **Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Keremeos? **Short answer:** In Keremeos, fireworks may be set off or sold only after written notification to the Fire Chief at least 48 hours ahead. The Fire Chief may add conditions. A ticket for discharging fireworks without notification is $500. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** No fee is stated. Ticket: $500 for discharging fireworks without prior notification. **How long:** Notify the Fire Chief in writing at least 48 hours before. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 ## Key facts - **Setting off fireworks:** Fireworks may be discharged only after written notification to the Fire Chief at least 48 hours ahead. The Fire Chief may impose terms and conditions. No dates or hours are stated. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), s. 5.4](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "No person shall sell, discharge or explode any fireworks within the Village of Keremeos without written notification" … "to the Fire Chief provided 48 hours In advance of the discharge" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Selling fireworks:** Selling fireworks also needs written notification to the Fire Chief at least 48 hours in advance. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), s. 5.4](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "No person shall sell, discharge or explode any fireworks within the Village of Keremeos without written notification" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What counts as fireworks:** The Fire Regulation Bylaw uses the Fireworks Act meaning: cannon crackers, fireballs, fire crackers, mines, Roman candles, sky rockets, squibs, torpedoes and any other explosive designated as a firework by regulation. - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855, 2022, s. 3 Definitions](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4543/) - Official wording: "Fireworks has the same meaning as the Fireworks Act, namely includes cannon crackers," … "fireballs, fire crackers, mines, Roman candles, sky rockets, squibs, torpedoes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** Written notification to the Fire Chief, 48 hours before. No fee is stated. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), s. 5.4](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "to the Fire Chief provided 48 hours In advance of the discharge" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $500 for discharging fireworks without prior notification to the Fire Chief (s. 5.4). A fire caused by fireworks contrary to the bylaw: $200 (Fire Regulation Bylaw s. 6.6.1 b), plus the Fire Department's costs. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 7](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Discharge fireworks without prior notification to Fire Chief" - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 6](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Causes fire by fireworks" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) - Official wording: "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810" … "This Bylaw may be cited as “Good Neighbour Bylaw No.810.”" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/), fireworks may be discharged in Keremeos only after written notification to the Fire Chief at least 48 hours ahead. The Fire Chief may set terms and conditions. The bylaw calls this a notification, not a permit, and states no fee, dates or hours. Selling fireworks also needs written notification to the Fire Chief at least 48 hours in advance. ## Good to know - The Fire Regulation Bylaw uses the Fireworks Act meaning of fireworks: cannon crackers, fireballs, fire crackers, mines, Roman candles, sky rockets, squibs, torpedoes and any other explosive designated as a firework by regulation. - Ticket: $500 for discharging fireworks without prior notification to the Fire Chief. - A fire caused by fireworks contrary to the bylaw is a $200 ticket under the Fire Regulation Bylaw, plus the Fire Department's costs. - Ask the Village Office at 250-499-2711 how to reach the Fire Chief. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-fire.md) - [Keremeos noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/noise-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/fireworks.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fireworks.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/fireworks.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fireworks.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/fireworks.md) - [Midway](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/midway/fireworks.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 (consolidated June 10, 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15716/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 855, 2022 (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/4543/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fireworks/_ --- --- title: "Keremeos business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Keremeos, and how do I get one?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licence.json" --- # Keremeos business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Keremeos, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes. Every business carried on in Keremeos needs a Village business licence, held by the owner or operator, with limited exceptions. It costs $100 a year (50% off after July 1). Apply to the Village's License Inspector, the Chief Administrative Officer. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** $100 per year; 50% off if applied for after July 1. Transfer to a new place of business $20. Inter-Community Business Licence $150 (50% off after July 1). **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. per the contact page.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - Email: Village Office, info@keremeos.ca ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Every business carried on within the Village needs a valid licence held by the owner or operator, with limited exceptions (for example events run by the Village, the Chamber or non-profits, and certain non-resident businesses such as commercial travellers, carriers and wholesalers delivering their own goods). - Source: [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), C.1.a, C.2](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - Official wording: "no business shall be carried on within the boundaries of the Village of" … "Keremeos unless the owner or operator thereof holds a valid license granted" … "commercial travelers offering for sale or selling merchandise to" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** $100 per year for every business; 50% off if applied for after July 1. A transfer to a new place of business costs $20. No refund if the business closes. Second and later licences for the same premises are at a reduced fee set in the Fees & Charges Bylaw 795. - Source: [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), C.1.d to h](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - Official wording: "A fee of $100 per year will apply to every business." … "The license fee shall be reduced by 50% if the license is applied for after July 1" … "A fee of $20 will apply to such transfer." … "shall be at a reduced fee, as stated in the Fees and Charges Bylaw 795." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Apply to the License Inspector (the Chief Administrative Officer) on the prescribed form, signed by the owner or authorized agent. A licence is granted when the applicant has complied with the Village's building, zoning, health, sanitation and business bylaws. The Village website does not post an application form. - Source: [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), C.1.b, D.2](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - Official wording: "An applicant for a business license under this Bylaw shall make application to the" … "License Inspector on a form prescribed from time to time by the License" … "Grant a license under this Bylaw upon being satisfied that the applicant has" … "complied with the Bylaws of the Village regulating building, zoning, health," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Licences run January 1 to December 31. The License Inspector may send an invoice and renewal form in January; the holder must submit the renewal form and fee before January 31. A licence not renewed within 60 days of the renewal date requires a new application. - Source: [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), C.3](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - Official wording: "licenses shall be granted as annual" … "licenses for a period of one year commencing on the 1st day of January of each" … "form accompanied by the applicable license fee to the License Inspector prior to" … "within 60 days of the renewal date, they must re-apply for a business license" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Inter-community licence:** Yes. An Inter-Community Business Licence ($150; 50% off after July 1) lets a business work in all participating municipalities (including Armstrong, Kelowna, Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Princeton, Salmon Arm, Summerland and Vernon) without a separate licence there. It is separate from, and additional to, the local licence, and a licence is still needed for each premises. - Source: [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2007 (PDF, consolidated 2025), s. 10](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/8254/) - Official wording: "is $150 and shall be retained by the Participating Municipality that issues the licence." … "The fee for an inter-Community Business Licence is separate and additional to any" … "Village of Keremeos" - Source: [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2007 (PDF, consolidated 2025), s. 8](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/8254/) - Official wording: "obtain a Municipal Business Licence for each Premise that is maintained within the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $100 for operating without a licence (s. C.1.a) and $50 for failing to post the licence. A court can also fine up to $2,000 plus costs. - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013, Schedule 4](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) - Official wording: "Operate without licence" … "Fail to post licence" - Source: [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), F.3](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - Official wording: "liable on summary conviction to a total fine of not more than two thousand dollars" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 - Source: [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - Official wording: "Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) requires every business carried on within the Village to hold a valid licence, held by the owner or operator. Limited exceptions include events run by the Village, the Chamber or non-profits, and certain non-resident businesses such as commercial travellers, carriers and wholesalers delivering their own goods. ## Steps 1. Apply to the License Inspector (the Chief Administrative Officer) on the prescribed form, signed by the owner or authorized agent. The Village website does not post an application form, so call or visit the Village Office. 2. The licence is granted when you have complied with the Village's building, zoning, health, sanitation and business bylaws. 3. Renew each year. Licences run January 1 to December 31. The License Inspector may send an invoice and renewal form in January; submit the form and fee before January 31. A licence not renewed within 60 days of the renewal date requires a new application. ## Good to know - Fees: $100 per year for every business, 50% off if applied for after July 1. A transfer to a new place of business costs $20. No refund if the business closes. Second and later licences for the same premises are at a reduced fee set in the Fees & Charges Bylaw 795, which we could not read. - An [Inter-Community Business Licence](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/8254/) ($150; 50% off after July 1) lets a business work in participating municipalities, including Armstrong, Kelowna, Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Princeton, Salmon Arm, Summerland and Vernon, without a separate licence there. It is in addition to the local licence, and a licence is still needed for each premises. - Operating without a licence is a $100 ticket and failing to post the licence is $50 ([ticket bylaw](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/)). A court can also fine up to $2,000 plus costs. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2007 (PDF)](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/8254/) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/home-based-business.md) - [Keremeos short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/short-term-rental.md) - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/business-licence.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/business-licence.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/business-licence.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/business-licence.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/business-licence.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2007 (PDF, consolidated 2025), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/8254/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Keremeos home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Keremeos sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/home-based-business.json" --- # Keremeos home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Keremeos? **Short answer:** Yes. Keremeos allows a home occupation in the RS1, RSM, RM1, CT1, AG and AGX zones, within the limits in the Zoning Bylaw (such as 25% of the floor area, up to 50.0 m², and one non-resident employee). You also need a Village business licence ($100 a year). **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Keremeos, https://www.keremeos.ca/home) **Cost:** Business licence $100 per year, 50% off if applied for after July 1. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. per the contact page.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - Email: Village Office, info@keremeos.ca ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes. A home occupation is allowed as an accessory use in the RS1, RSM, RM1, CT1, AG and AGX zones, subject to s. 7.5 limits. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 7.5, zone sections](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "home occupation, subject to Section 7.5;" … "The following regulations apply to home occupation uses where permitted as a use in" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes. The Business Regulation Bylaw requires a licence for any business carried on in the Village and has no exemption for home businesses. Fee: $100 per year, 50% off if applied for after July 1. - Source: [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), C.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - Official wording: "no business shall be carried on within the boundaries of the Village of" … "A fee of $100 per year will apply to every business." … "The license fee shall be reduced by 50% if the license is applied for after July 1" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** No more than 25% of the floor area of the dwelling or accessory building, to a maximum of 50.0 m²; carried out inside the dwelling or a permitted accessory building with no external storage; no retail sales except goods made on site, phone/online/mail orders, direct distributors without customers entering, and products related to the business; at most one non-resident employee; no more than four people assembled for an activity. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 7.5](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "A home occupation shall not occupy more than 25% of the floor area of a principal" … "dwelling unit or accessory building or structure to a maximum of 50.0 m2." … "shall not employ more than one (1) person who is not a" … "the assembly of more than four (4) persons for any artistic, educational," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Businesses not allowed:** A home occupation may not involve: salvage, storage, repair or sales of motor vehicles, RVs, trailers, boats or their engines or parts; materials giving off flammable or explosive vapours or gases; boarding, breeding or keeping of animals; or cannabis production. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 7.5.5](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "A home occupation shall not involve:" … "salvage, storage, repair, maintenance or sales of motor vehicles, recreational" … "the boarding, breeding or keeping of animals;" … "e) cannabis production." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (s. 7.5) and Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851" - Source: [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - Official wording: "Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Zoning Bylaw No. 851](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (s. 7.5) allows a home occupation as an accessory use in the RS1, RSM, RM1, CT1, AG and AGX zones. The [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) requires a licence for any business carried on in the Village and has no exemption for home businesses. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone allows a home occupation. 2. Check the limits below. 3. Apply for a business licence (see the business-licence answer). ## Good to know - Limits: no more than 25% of the floor area of the dwelling or accessory building, to a maximum of 50.0 m²; carried out inside the dwelling or a permitted accessory building with no external storage; at most one non-resident employee; no more than four people assembled for an activity. - Retail sales are limited to goods made on site, phone, online or mail orders, direct distributors without customers entering, and products related to the business. - Not allowed: salvage, storage, repair or sales of motor vehicles, RVs, trailers, boats or their engines or parts; materials giving off flammable or explosive vapours or gases; boarding, breeding or keeping of animals; cannabis production. - Parking and signs are not covered by the home occupation section; ask the Village Office. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) ## Related questions - [Keremeos business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licence.md) - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) - [Keremeos short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/home-based-business.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/home-based-business.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/home-based-business.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/home-based-business.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/home-based-business.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Keremeos](https://www.keremeos.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Keremeos. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Keremeos short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Keremeos?" place: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/keremeos category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/short-term-rental.json" --- # Keremeos short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Keremeos? **Short answer:** The Keremeos Zoning Bylaw does not mention short-term rentals, but it allows a bed and breakfast in the RS1, AG and AGX zones. Any business needs a Village licence ($100 a year), and the Province requires registration of short-term rentals. Keremeos is exempt from the provincial principal residence rule. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Village business licence $100 per year (the fee may have changed in the Fees & Charges Bylaw, which we could not read). Provincial registry fees are not covered here. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 702 4th Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. per the contact page.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-499-2711 - Email: Village Office, info@keremeos.ca ## Key facts - **Allowed:** The Zoning Bylaw does not mention short-term rentals. It allows a bed and breakfast operation as an accessory use in RS1, AG and AGX zones, and a "Residential-Tourist Accommodation" parking category exists for tourist commercial zones. Keremeos is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 7.8](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "A bed and breakfast operation is permitted where listed as a permitted use, provided" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 11.1.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "e) bed and breakfast operation, subject to Section 7.8;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Any business, including a bed and breakfast, needs a Village business licence ($100 per year); see the business-licence sheet. - Source: [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), C.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - Official wording: "no business shall be carried on within the boundaries of the Village of" … "A fee of $100 per year will apply to every business." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Provincial registration:** Yes: the Province requires registration of short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local business licence is needed. Keremeos is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the principal residence requirement does not apply here. - Source: [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Province page](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" … "Communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Operating rules:** Bed and breakfast operation: inside the principal dwelling; no more than 8 patrons and 4 bedrooms; no cooking facilities in the guest bedrooms; only persons living in the dwelling may run it and must be present during a stay; no traffic congestion or nuisance. Parking: 1 space per 4 guest suites. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), s. 7.8, Table 9.2.1](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "no more than eight (8) patrons shall be accommodated within the dwelling unit;" … "no more than four (4) bedrooms shall be used for the bed and breakfast operation;" … "must be present on the property during a patron’s stay; and" … "Bed and breakfast operation 1 per 4 guest suites" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (s. 7.8, bed and breakfast); Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - Official wording: "Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851" - Source: [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), Title](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - Official wording: "Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Zoning Bylaw No. 851](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) does not mention short-term rentals. It allows a bed and breakfast operation as an accessory use in the RS1, AG and AGX zones, and a "Residential-Tourist Accommodation" parking category exists for tourist commercial zones. Any business, including a bed and breakfast, needs a Village business licence under the [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/), which does not name short-term rentals. The Province requires registration of short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local licence is needed. Keremeos is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the principal residence requirement does not apply here. ## Steps 1. Check that your zone allows a bed and breakfast (RS1, AG or AGX) and ask the Village Office how it treats other short-term rentals. 2. Get a Village business licence (see the business-licence answer). 3. Register with the Province's short-term rental registry. ## Good to know - Bed and breakfast limits: inside the principal dwelling; no more than 8 patrons and 4 bedrooms; no cooking facilities in the guest bedrooms; only persons living in the dwelling may run it and must be present during a stay; no traffic congestion or nuisance. Parking: 1 space per 4 guest suites. - There is no short-term rental ticket. The general zoning ticket is $150 ("Violate bylaw provision") and operating without a business licence is $100, under the [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/). - The provincial exemption list can change; check the Province's page. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) - [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) - [Short-term rentals, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) ## Related questions - [Keremeos business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licence.md) - [Keremeos home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/home-based-business.md) - [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/short-term-rental.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/short-term-rental.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/short-term-rental.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/short-term-rental.md) - [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/short-term-rental.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (PDF, revised June 10, 2026), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15676/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757, 2008 (PDF, consolidated 2018), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/3020/) (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) - [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 803, 2013 (PDF), Village of Keremeos](https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14895/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/short-term-rental/_