# Gov Handbook: Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada

> 23 answers about local government in Keremeos. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/llms-full.txt

## Building, renovating and your property

- [Keremeos building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit.md): 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.
- [Keremeos fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fence-rules.md): 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.
- [Keremeos permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): 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.
- [Keremeos building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit-fees.md): 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.
- [Keremeos zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md): 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.
- [Keremeos secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/secondary-suite.md): 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.
- [Keremeos tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/tree-removal.md): 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.

## Garbage, recycling and waste

- [Keremeos garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/garbage-collection.md): 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.
- [Keremeos yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/yard-waste.md): 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.

## Water, sewer, roads and snow

- [Keremeos watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/water-restrictions.md): 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.

## Pets, animals and wildlife

- [Keremeos dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-licence.md): 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.
- [Keremeos dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-leash-rules.md): 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.
- [Keremeos rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dangerous-dogs.md): 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.
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/how-many-pets.md): 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.
- [Keremeos backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-chickens.md): 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.

## Parking, tickets and driving

- [Keremeos RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md): 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.

## Bylaws, noise and complaints

- [Keremeos noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/noise-rules.md): 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.
- [Keremeos unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/unsightly-property.md): 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.
- [Keremeos backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-fire.md): 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.
- [Keremeos fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fireworks.md): 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.

## Starting and running a business

- [Keremeos business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licence.md): 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.
- [Keremeos home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/home-based-business.md): 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).

## Housing and renting

- [Keremeos short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/short-term-rental.md): 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.

## Zoning

- [All 15 zones in Keremeos, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning/index.json)
- Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St