# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Kimberley

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title: "Kimberley building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?"
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# Kimberley building permits: when you need one and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** In Kimberley you need a City building permit to build, repair or alter a building or structure (including a pool), move or demolish one, install a wood-burning appliance, or change plumbing. A new detached building over 10 m² also needs one. Apply to the Building Official at City Hall.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** $50 for work valued at $1,000 or less, then $10 for each $1,000 or part of $1,000, plus a security deposit paid with the application. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The City's page says complete applications are generally assessed within ten working days, then the City contacts you when the permit is ready to issue. An application expires 180 days after a complete one is received if no permit has issued.  
**Where:**
- In person: City Hall (forms and applications), 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8
- Phone: Building Official, 250-427-9655 (The City's application guide also lists 250-432-1330.)
- Email: Building Official, building.official@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** A permit is needed to construct, repair or alter a building or structure (including a pool), move or demolish one, install a wood-burning appliance, change use or occupancy, or change plumbing. Also new detached buildings over 10 m², enclosing a deck, carport or porch, and retaining walls 1.2 m or higher. (Sources differ: The City page says a permit is needed for retaining walls over 1.2 m (4 ft) in height above grade; the bylaw (s. 3.3(c)) says it does not apply to a wall supporting soil less than 1.5 m in height. The two differ between 1.2 m and 1.5 m, so ask the Building Official. Electrical and gas permits come from Technical Safety BC.)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, consolidated to Jan. 30, 2025, s. 7.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining" … "wall;" … "changing the use or occupancy of a building;" … "making changes to or adding to an existing plumbing system" … "retaining wall means a structure at or exceeding 1.2m in height that holds or retains soil or" … "No person may construct, or structurally repair, a retaining wall without a building permit."
  - Source: [Building Permits & Inspections, Do you need a Building Permit?](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Construction of any new detached building or structure over 10 square metres (108 square feet)" … "Enclosing a deck, carport or porch" … "Moving, adding or removing interior structural walls" … "New construction, additions or exterior alterations to commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential buildings also require a separate Development Permit."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not needed for:** No permit under the Building Bylaw for a fence (except retaining walls), an accessory building under 10 m², or a trellis or arbour. Painting, non-structural re-roofing, cabinets, flooring, fixture swaps and non-structural window or door replacement are exempt. Retaining walls: s. 3.3(c) says under 1.5 m but 1.2 m or more needs a permit; ask the Building Official.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, consolidated to Jan. 30, 2025, s. 3.3](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "a fence, except as set out in Part 11 [Retaining Walls] of this bylaw;" … "an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 square metres;" … "a wall supporting soil that is less than 1.5 metres in height" … "(c) a trellis, an arbour, a wall supporting soil that is less than 1.5 metres in height, or" … "retaining wall means a structure at or exceeding 1.2m in height that holds or retains soil or"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide, When is a building permit not required](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974)
  - Official wording: "Painting and exterior finish upgrades" … "Non-structural roof repairs" … "Plumbing fixture replacement only" … "Non-structural window or door replacement"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to apply:** Get the forms at City Hall (340 Spokane Street) during office hours or download them from the City's Building Permits & Inspections page. Electronic drawings are preferred. The City page does not describe an online portal.
  - Source: [Building Permits & Inspections, Application process](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit applications may be obtained at City Hall during regular office hours" … "(electronic copies are preferred)"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974)
  - Official wording: "340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8" … "(electronic preferred)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What to submit:** Signed application form; current title certificate (within 30 days); construction drawings (plot plan, floor plans, structural details, cross-section, elevations); BC Housing New Home Registration for new residential construction; an access permit for new driveways. Proof of ownership or owner's authorization is also listed.
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide, What to include in your application](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974)
  - Official wording: "Current Title Certificate (Within last 30 days of application)" … "Set of Construction Drawings (electronic preferred)" … "BC Housing Certified New Home Registration Form (new residential" … "Access Permit (required for new driveways or new access onto property)"
  - Source: [Building Permits & Inspections, Submitting your application](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Provide proof of property ownership or a letter of authorization from the owner"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Processing time:** Complete applications are generally assessed within ten working days; the City then contacts the applicant when the permit is ready to issue.
  - Source: [Building Permits & Inspections, Submitting your application](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Complete applications will generally be assessed within ten working days."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Inspections:** The owner must give at least 48 hours written notice when requesting an inspection of a standard building and get written acceptance before concealing the work. Inspection stages are listed on the permit (footing forms, foundation, under-slab plumbing, framing, insulation, final).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, consolidated to Jan. 30, 2025, s. 10.32](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "the owner must give at least 48 hours" … "written notice to the City when requesting an inspection"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide, Required inspections](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974)
  - Official wording: "Stages of inspection will" … "Footing forms, reinforcing and building siting (prior to concrete)" … "Final inspection/ Final plumbing inspection"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Contact:** Building Official: 250-427-9655 (guide also lists 250-432-1330), building.official@kimberley.ca. City Hall is at 340 Spokane Street.
  - Source: [Building Permits & Inspections, Do you need a Building Permit?](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "contact the Building Official at 250-427-9655 or building.official@kimberley.ca"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide, header](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974)
  - Official wording: "Phone: 250.427.9655/250.432.1330 or Email: building.official@kimberley.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018 (consolidated to Jan. 30, 2025, including Amending Bylaw 2775), as further amended by Bylaw No. 2819, Amendment No. 3, 2026 (adopted Oct. 13, 2026), which replaces Part 15 on energy and emissions.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, consolidated to Jan. 30, 2025, title page](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "CITY OF KIMBERLEY" … "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2620, 2018" … "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY: Jan. 30, 2025"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw Amendment No. 2819, Bylaw 2819](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/137578/)
  - Official wording: "Part 15 Energy Conservation and GHG Emission Reduction is deleted and replaced" … "Adopted on the 13thday of October, 2026;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Building permits in Kimberley are issued under [Building Bylaw 2620, 2018](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885), which applies the BC Building Code. Amending Bylaw 2819 (October 2026) replaces the energy and emissions part only. Electrical and gas permits come from Technical Safety BC. New construction, additions or exterior changes to commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings also need a Development Permit. If you are in the Alpine Resort area, zoning comes from a separate bylaw (see the zoning-lookup answer).

## Steps

1. Check your zone and setbacks, or ask the Building Official.
2. Get the forms at City Hall or download them from the City's Building Permits & Inspections page.
3. Gather the signed form, title certificate and drawings (electronic drawings are preferred).
4. Hand in the application. The City page does not describe an online portal or say where completed applications are delivered, so call or email the Building Official to confirm.
5. When the City says the permit is ready, pay the permit fee and collect it.
6. Give at least 48 hours written notice for each inspection, and get written acceptance before covering up work.

## Good to know

- A permit is also needed to change use or occupancy, to enclose a deck, carport or porch, and for a new detached building over 10 m².
- The bylaw does not apply to a fence, an accessory building under 10 m², or a trellis or arbour. Painting, non-structural re-roofing, cabinets, flooring, fixture swaps and non-structural window or door replacement are exempt. Exactly 10 m² is not addressed.
- Retaining walls: the bylaw says 1.2 m or higher needs a permit in one place and under 1.5 m is exempt in another. Confirm with the Building Official.
- Starting before the permit is issued doubles the fee.
- A permit expires if work does not start within 180 days, stops for 180 days, or is not finished within two years. One extension of up to twelve months costs $100 and must be requested at least 30 days before expiry.

## What you'll need

- Signed application form
- Current title certificate, dated within 30 days
- Construction drawings (plot plan, floor plans, structural details, cross-section, elevations)
- Proof of ownership, or the owner's authorization if an agent applies
- BC Housing New Home Registration for new residential construction
- An access permit for a new driveway

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permits and Inspections (City page)](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974)
- [Building Permit Application Form (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/840)
- [Building Permit Application Guide for Dwelling Units (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/62141)
- [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Kimberley permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Kimberley secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/secondary-suite.md)
- [Kimberley zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/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)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/building-permit.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/building-permit.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/building-permit.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/building-permit.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Permits & Inspections, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018 (PDF), consolidated to Jan. 30, 2025, City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw Amendment No. 2819 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/137578/) (read 2026-11-05)

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

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

**Short answer:** In Kimberley a fence needs no building permit, because the Building Bylaw does not apply to fences (retaining walls are covered separately). Zoning Bylaw 1850 limits fences to 2.15 m (7 ft) in every yard, in all zones except Industrial and Public zones. Corner-lot sight triangles and pool fences have their own rules.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** No fee for a fence itself is stated in the bylaws. A building permit for a retaining wall or pool follows the building permit fees.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Official, 250-427-9655
- Email: Planning Services, planning@kimberley.ca
- Email: Building Official, building.official@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **Permit:** No building permit: the Building Bylaw does not apply to a fence (retaining walls are covered separately). Zoning rules on height and location still apply.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, s. 3.3(a)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "a fence, except as set out in Part 11 [Retaining Walls] of this bylaw;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Height, front yard:** 2.15 m (7 ft). The bylaw sets one limit for all yards in all zones except Industrial and Public zones; it has no separate front-yard limit.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.11(9)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "All Zones, except Industrial and Public Zones:" … "The maximum height of a fence in all yards shall be 2.15 metres (7 ft)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Height, side and rear yards:** 2.15 m (7 ft) in all yards (same limit as the front yard), in all zones except Industrial and Public zones.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.11(9)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "The maximum height of a fence in all yards shall be 2.15 metres (7 ft)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** Bylaw 1850 (residential and CD zones): nothing over 1 m high that blocks more than 20% of visibility within the triangle formed by the parcel lines and a line joining points 3 m from where they meet. Alpine Resort Bylaw 2016: nothing over 1 m may obstruct vision within 6 m (3 m in RHA and LA zones).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.09(3)(c)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "no buildings, structures, fences, landscaping or other objects in excess of" … "1m (3.2 ft) in height, and that" … "obstruct visibility by more than" … "from their points of intersection."
  - Source: [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.11](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475)
  - Official wording: "No person shall obstruct vision at an intersection on corner parcels by buildings," … "in the RHA and LA zones : 3.0 metres (9.9 ft.)" … "in all other zones : 6.0 metres (19.6 ft.)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other rules:** Barbed, electrified or razor wire is banned (limited barbed-wire exception in M-1, M-2, P-2 zones). A fence on a retaining wall at or within 1.2 m of a property line is measured from grade on the high side. Retaining wall faces: 2 m maximum. Pool, spa or hot tub fences: at least 1.2 m high, no openings over 100 mm, self-closing self-latching gate.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.11](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "Barbed, electrified, or razor wire must not be used as a fencing material in any" … "Zone, except barbed wire may be used" … "the high side of the" … "retaining wall." … "The exposed face of any retaining wall must not exceed height of 2 metres." … "All fencing, retaining walls, screening and landscaping must be maintained in"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, Part 14, ss. 14.2-14.3](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "having a minimum height of 1.2 metres and no openings greater than 100 mm at their greatest" … "self-closing and self-latching gate"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994, ss. 4.09(3)(c) and 4.11; Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999, ss. 4.11 and 4.14; Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, s. 3.3(a) and Part 14 (pool fences).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.11](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "RETAINING WALLS, FENCING, SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, s. 3.3(a)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "a fence, except as set out in Part 11 [Retaining Walls] of this bylaw;"
  - Source: [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.14](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475)
  - Official wording: "The maximum height of a fence in all yards shall be 2.15 metres (7 ft)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

[Building Bylaw 2620](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885), s. 3.3(a), does not apply to a fence, so no building permit is issued for one. Zoning rules on height and location still apply. Most of Kimberley is under [Zoning Bylaw 1850](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474); the alpine resort area has its own [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw 2016](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475). Check which one covers your lot.

## Steps

1. Confirm your lot lines before building.
2. Keep the fence at or below 2.15 m (7 ft). Zoning Bylaw 1850 sets one limit for all yards, with no separate front-yard limit.
3. On a corner lot, check the sight triangle below.
4. If you want to build over the limit, ask Planning Services about options.

## Good to know

- The 2.15 m limit does not apply in Industrial and Public zones, which have their own limits. Open mesh and chain link fences around cemeteries, sports fields, parks and similar are exempt from the maximum heights.
- Barbed, electrified or razor wire is banned, with a limited barbed-wire exception in M-1, M-2 and P-2 zones.
- Sight triangle, Bylaw 1850 (residential and CD zones): nothing over 1 m high may block more than 20% of visibility within the triangle formed by the parcel lines and a line joining points 3 m from where they meet. In the Alpine Resort area, nothing over 1 m may obstruct vision within 6 m (3 m in RHA and LA zones).
- A fence on a retaining wall at or within 1.2 m of a property line is measured from grade on the high side. A retaining wall face may be 2 m at most.
- Retaining walls: the Building Bylaw says in one place that walls under 1.5 m are exempt, and in another that 1.2 m or higher needs a permit. Confirm with the Building Official.
- Pool, spa or hot tub fences (Building Bylaw Part 14): at least 1.2 m high, no openings over 100 mm, and a self-closing, self-latching gate.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated, PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
- [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated, PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475)
- [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/fence-rules.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/fence-rules.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/fence-rules.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/fence-rules.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fence-rules.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026) (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026) (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permits & Inspections, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections) (read 2026-11-05)

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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Kimberley permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

**Short answer:** In Kimberley a new detached shed, garage or carport over 10 m² (108 ft²) needs a City building permit. Structural work on a deck, and an attached garage or carport, also need one. A building under 10 m² needs none, but zoning rules still apply.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Building permit fees are $50 for work valued at $1,000 or less, then $10 for each $1,000 or part of $1,000, plus a security deposit. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Official, 250-427-9655
- Email: Building Official, building.official@kimberley.ca
- In person: City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** A building permit is needed for a new detached building or structure over 10 m² (108 ft²). The Building Bylaw does not apply to an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 m².
  - Source: [Building Permits & Inspections, Do you need a Building Permit?](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Construction of any new detached building or structure over 10 square metres (108 square feet)"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, s. 3.3(b)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 square metres;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Decks:** Structural repair, alteration or addition to an existing building, including decks, needs a building permit; enclosing a deck needs one too. No height threshold is stated. The zoning setback exception covers decks 0.6 m or lower as landscape features.
  - Source: [Building Permits & Inspections, Do you need a Building Permit?](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Structural repair, alterations or additions to an existing building (including decks)" … "Enclosing a deck, carport or porch"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.09(4)(g)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "walkways, decks and" … "decorative walls, provided such features are not greater than 0.6 meters in" … "height."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Garages and carports:** A new detached garage or carport over 10 m² needs a building permit. An attached garage or carport is an addition to an existing building and needs one too, as does enclosing a carport.
  - Source: [Building Permits & Inspections, Do you need a Building Permit?](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Construction of any new detached building or structure over 10 square metres (108 square feet)" … "Enclosing a deck, carport or porch" … "Structural repair, alterations or additions to an existing building (including decks)"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.08(2)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "Where an accessory building or structure is attached to the principal building, it" … "must be considered part of the principal building."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning limits:** In the RS zone: accessory buildings must be at least 1.5 m from front and side lines and 1.5 m from the rear line (0.5 m with a developed rear lane); height 6 m (8 m if it contains a dwelling unit); site coverage 0.4 for one dwelling unit. In the RL zone: setbacks 6 m front/rear and 3 m sides, height 6 m, coverage 0.15. No accessory building before the principal use exists.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.04(6)-(7)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "No person shall site an accessory building or structure which has:" … "a front yard less than 1.5m (5 ft.);" … "a rear yard less than 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) where a developed rear lane exists;" … "Maximum height of an accessory building or structure which does not contain" … "an accessory dwelling unit: 6m (19.7 ft.)." … "a single dwelling unit is 0.4;"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.03(6)-(7)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "a rear yard less than 6 m (19.7 ft.);" … "a side yard less than 3 m (9.8 ft.)." … "The site coverage must not exceed 0.15."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.08(1)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "No accessory buildings or accessory structure may be placed, constructed, sunk"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (and Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 for the alpine area).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, title page](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2620, 2018"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), title page](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "CITY OF KIMBERLEY ZONING BYLAW NO.1850, 1994 ADOPTED: MARCH 28, 1994 CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY: Jan. 14, 2026"
  - Source: [Building Permits & Inspections, Submitting your application](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Setback information can be found within the City of Kimberley Zoning Bylaw No. 1850 (and amendments) and the Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

[Building Bylaw 2620](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885) does not apply to an accessory building with a floor area under 10 m², but the City's page says a new detached building or structure over 10 m² needs a permit. Exactly 10 m² is not addressed. The [Zoning Bylaw](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) applies to all of them, permit or not.

## Steps

1. Look up your zone first. Limits differ by zone, and the alpine resort area has its own bylaw (Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw 2016).
2. Prepare a plot plan showing the new structure and its distances to every property line, plus drawings.
3. Submit the application form, title certificate and drawings to the Building Official.
4. Book inspections as the permit directs.

## Good to know

- Decks: structural repair, alteration or addition to an existing building, including decks, needs a permit, as does enclosing a deck. No height threshold is stated. Decks 0.6 m or lower count as landscape features for the zoning setback exception.
- Garages and carports: a new detached one over 10 m² needs a permit. An attached garage or carport is an addition to an existing building and needs one too, as does enclosing a carport.
- RS zone: accessory buildings at least 1.5 m from the front and side lines and from the rear line (0.5 m with a developed rear lane); height 6 m (8 m if it contains a dwelling unit); site coverage 0.4 for one dwelling unit.
- RL zone: setbacks 6 m front and rear and 3 m at the sides; height 6 m; coverage 0.15.
- No accessory building before the principal use exists.
- The City's guide says exempt work may still need a development permit inside development permit areas.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permits and Inspections (City page)](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated, PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
- [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated, PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit.md)
- [Kimberley building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Kimberley fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/fence-rules.md)
- [Kimberley zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/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)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Permits & Inspections, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026) (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Kimberley building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** A Kimberley building permit costs a $50 base fee for work valued at $1,000 or less, then $10 for each $1,000 or part of $1,000 of declared value, plus a security deposit of $1,500 for a standard building or $2,500 for a complex building. Plumbing fixtures and other permits add fees.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** $50 base plus $10 per $1,000 of declared value up to $1,000,000, then $8 per $1,000 above that; security deposit $1,500 standard or $2,500 complex; plumbing permit $50 plus $10 per fixture; demolition $100; wood-burning appliance $75.  
**How long:** The security deposit is paid when you apply. The permit fee is due when the City contacts you that the permit is ready to issue.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Official, 250-427-9655
- Email: Building Official, building.official@kimberley.ca
- In person: City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $50 base fee for work valued at $1,000 or less, plus the security deposit ($1,500 standard building, $2,500 complex building) and a fee per plumbing fixture where applicable.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, Appendix A (as amended by Bylaw 2775)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "$1,000 and under" … "$50 base fee plus security deposit and applicable fee per plumbing fixture" … "Standard building" … "$1,500"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** Based on declared value of work: $50 base fee plus $10 for each $1,000 or portion thereof (up to $1,000,000), plus $8 for each $1,000 or portion thereof over $1,000,000.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, Appendix A (as amended by Bylaw 2775)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "$50 base fee plus security deposit and applicable fee per plumbing fixture;" … "and $10 for each $1,000.00 or portion thereof." … "$8 for each $1,000 or portion thereof over $ 1,000,000."
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide, Building permit fees](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974)
  - Official wording: "Building permit fees are based on the declared value of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** None set. Building Bylaw 2620 sets no separate application or plan review fee.
- **Other fees:** Plumbing permit $50 plus $10 per fixture; demolition $100 per building; moving permit $100; wood-burning appliance $75; temporary building $100 plus security deposit; re-inspection $100 each; special inspection $100; inspection outside business hours $100; permit extension $100; design modification $50; change of occupancy $50 plus $10 per $1,000.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, Appendix A (as amended by Bylaw 2775), Appendix A, Other Permit and Inspection Fees](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "Demolition permit (per building)" … "$100" … "Plumbing permit" … "$50 base fee" … "plus $10 per fixture" … "Wood-burning appliance" … "$75"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** The security deposit is paid at the time of application; the building permit fee must be paid before the permit is issued. The City page says the permit fee is due when the City contacts the applicant that the permit is ready.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, Appendix A (as amended by Bylaw 2775), ss. 10.8-10.9](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to" … "An applicant for a building permit must pay to the City, at the time of the application," … "the security deposit prescribed in Appendix A."
  - Source: [Building Permits & Inspections, Submitting your application](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "The permit fee will be due at that time."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, Appendix A - Fees (as amended by Bylaw 2775, Amendment No. 2).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, Appendix A (as amended by Bylaw 2775)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
  - Official wording: "Appendix A – Fees (Bylaw 2775, Amnd 2)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Fees are set in Appendix A of [Building Bylaw 2620, 2018](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885). The permit fee depends on the declared value of the work. The bylaw sets no separate application or plan review fee. A security deposit is paid with the application and is returned when the Building Official is satisfied no damage to public works or lands will occur.

## Steps

1. Work out the declared value of the construction.
2. Pay the security deposit when you submit the application.
3. Pay the permit fee when the City tells you the permit is ready. The bylaw and web pages do not say which payment methods are accepted, so ask the Building Official.

## Good to know

- Value of $1,000 or less: $50. Over that: $50 plus $10 for each $1,000 or part of $1,000, up to $1,000,000, then $8 for each $1,000 or part above $1,000,000.
- Other fees: plumbing permit $50 plus $10 per fixture; demolition $100 per building; moving permit $100; wood-burning appliance $75; temporary building $100 plus a security deposit; design modification $50; change of occupancy $50 plus $10 per $1,000; permit extension $100.
- Re-inspections, special inspections and inspections outside business hours are $100 each.
- Starting construction before the permit is issued doubles the fee.
- Only the part of building permit fees above $200 can be refunded.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018, Appendix A - Fees (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885)
- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit.md)
- [Kimberley secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018 (PDF), Appendix A (as amended by Bylaw 2775), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/974) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permits & Inspections, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/building/permits-inspections) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Kimberley 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?

**Short answer:** Look up your lot on the City of Kimberley's online web map (Maps and GIS Data page), then read that zone's rules in Zoning Bylaw 1850, or in the Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw 2016 if your lot is in the alpine resort area. Planning Services can confirm the zone.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Where:**
- Online: Kimberley web map (Maps and GIS Data), https://www.kimberley.ca/maps-and-gis-data (Shows zoning and property information. The City says it is for information only.)
- Phone: Planning Services, 250-427-5311 (Other City documents list 250-427-9665.)
- Email: Planning Services, planning@kimberley.ca
- In person: City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** Use the City's interactive web map (Maps and GIS Data page), which shows property information and zoning. Or ask Planning Services.
  - Source: [Maps and GIS Data](https://www.kimberley.ca/maps-and-gis-data)
  - Official wording: "Access property information" … "View planning and development information, such as zoning" … "Link to web map"
  - Source: [Zoning & Rezoning, Zoning Maps and Bylaws](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/planning/zoning-rezoning)
  - Official wording: "Find Zoning and other helpful information (such as dimensions, utilities, etc.) for any property in Kimberley on our Maps and GIS Data page."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994, consolidated for convenience to Jan. 14, 2026 (including Amending Bylaw 2795). Alpine resort area: Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, consolidated January 14, 2026.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), title page](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY: Jan. 14, 2026" … "(including up to Amending Bylaw 2795)"
  - Source: [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), title page](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475)
  - Official wording: "ALPINE RESORT ZONING" … "Consolidated for Convenience Only: January 14, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What the zone controls:** The zone sets permitted principal and accessory uses, parcel size, density, setbacks (siting), height and site coverage, plus design and other regulations. Zoning also controls what building form is allowed.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.04 (RS zone example)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "Permitted Principal Uses" … "Permitted Accessory Uses" … "Parcel Area and Dimensions" … "Siting" … "Size and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures"
  - Source: [Zoning & Rezoning](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/planning/zoning-rezoning)
  - Official wording: "designating properties for a specific use or range of uses, density, siting and building form"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Contact:** Planning Services: 250-427-5311 (zoning page) or 250-427-9665, planning@kimberley.ca.
  - Source: [Zoning & Rezoning](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/planning/zoning-rezoning)
  - Official wording: "For more information or to determine the zoning of a particular property, please contact: Planning Services Phone: 250-427-5311 Email: Planning@kimberley.ca"
  - Source: [Guide to Creating a Secondary Suite, Step 1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/12233)
  - Official wording: "Contact Planning Services at" … "250-427-9665 or planning@kimberley.ca."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (and Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), title page](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "CITY OF KIMBERLEY ZONING" … "BYLAW NO.1850, 1994"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Kimberley has two zoning bylaws. [Zoning Bylaw 1850](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026) covers most properties. The [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw 2016](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475) applies to certain properties in the alpine resort area. A zone sets permitted principal and accessory uses, parcel size, density, setbacks, height and site coverage, plus design and other regulations. Parking and general rules are in Sections 4 to 6 of Bylaw 1850.

## Steps

1. Open the City's interactive web map from the Maps and GIS Data page and search for your address. It shows property information and zoning.
2. Find that zone in Bylaw 1850, or in Bylaw 2016 if your lot is in the alpine resort area.
3. Check the general rules in Bylaw 1850 for accessory buildings, setbacks and parking.
4. If anything is unclear, contact Planning Services with your address before you design or buy.

## Good to know

- The City says the web map is for information only. Planning Services can confirm the zoning of a particular property.
- Planning Services is at 250-427-5311 (zoning page), or 250-427-9665 in other City documents, or planning@kimberley.ca.
- Development permits, which apply to many projects regardless of zone, are covered separately.

## Zones

57 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated for convenience to Amending Bylaw 2795, January 14, 2026); Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Amending Bylaw 2794, January 14, 2026)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/index.json

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

## Official forms and pages

- [Maps and GIS Data](https://www.kimberley.ca/maps-and-gis-data)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850 (consolidated January 14, 2026) (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
- [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016 (consolidated January 14, 2026) (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning & Rezoning, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/planning/zoning-rezoning) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Maps and GIS Data, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/maps-and-gis-data) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026) (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026) (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Guide to Creating a Secondary Suite (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/12233) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Kimberley secondary suite and carriage house rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes, in many Kimberley zones. Zoning Bylaw 1850 allows a secondary suite in RL, RS, RSMH, RSTA, DMU-2, M-2, CD-5 and CD-6, and an accessory dwelling unit (a detached suite) in most of those but not RL. The alpine resort has its own bylaw. A building permit is needed.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Building permit: $50 for work valued at $1,000 or less, then $10 per $1,000 or part, plus a security deposit; a plumbing permit ($50 plus $10 per fixture) may also be needed.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Official, 250-427-9655
- Email: Building Official, building.official@kimberley.ca
- Phone: Planning Services, 250-427-5311
- Email: Planning Services, planning@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes. Bylaw 1850: RL, RS, RSMH, RSTA, DMU-2, M-2, CD-5 and CD-6; in RM-C only on a parcel with a duplex. Alpine Resort Bylaw 2016: RRS, RRSTA, RTA-3, RTA-4, RTA-7 and some lodging zones. Check your zone on the web map.
  - Source: [Guide to Creating a Secondary Suite](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/12233)
  - Official wording: "Specifically, Zoning Bylaw No. 1850 allows" … "secondary suites in the following zones: RL, RS, RSMH, RSTA, R-10, DMU-2, CD-5, and CD-6"
  - Source: [Guide to Creating a Secondary Suite](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/12233)
  - Official wording: "Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016 allows secondary suites in the following zones:" … "RRS, RRSTA, RTA-3, RTA-4, and RTA-7 zones."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.08A(4) (RM-C)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "Secondary suite permissible only on a parcel with a duplex dwelling as" … "principal building;" … "(f) secondary suite, subject to Section (7)(d)" … "(c) No more than one (1) secondary suite is permitted per parcel, and is limited"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Bylaw 1850 has no 'coach house' or 'garden suite' use. An accessory dwelling unit (self-contained, on the same parcel as the principal dwelling) is a permitted accessory use in RS, RSMH, RSTA, RM-C (duplex parcels), DMU-2, M-2, CD-5 and CD-6; RL does not list it.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 3.04](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a self-contained dwelling unit, located on the" … "same parcel as the principal dwelling unit." … "DWELLING, CARRIAGE HOUSE (Deleted, see Accessory Dwelling Unit - Bylaw 2764, Amnd 173)" … "(g) accessory dwelling unit, subject to Section (7)(d)" … "(d) An accessory dwelling unit must be located above the ground floor of a"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.04(3) (RS)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "(a) accessory dwelling unit;" … "Accessory dwelling units must not be sited or located on a separate parcel from"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits:** RS and similar zones: one secondary suite and one accessory dwelling unit per parcel; a suite cannot be stratified or separated. M-2: one suite, up to 75 m². DMU-2: one suite or accessory unit per parcel. Alpine zones RTA-3, RTA-4, RTA-7 have their own size caps. No owner-occupancy rule found.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.04(5)(g)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "A parcel containing a principal dwelling unit must not contain more than one" … "secondary suite and one accessory dwelling unit." … "(c) No more than one (1) secondary suite is permitted per parcel, and is limited" … "(i) No more than one (1) secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit is"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 3.04](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "cannot be" … "stratified or otherwise legally separated from the other."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Parking:** The zoning bylaw requires 1 parking space per dwelling unit (Table s. 6.08(2)(a)); it has no separate rate for secondary suites. In CD-6, one extra space is required for a single unit dwelling with a suite.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 6.08(2)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "(a) Dwelling units" … "1 per unit" … "A single unit dwelling parcel with an accessory dwelling unit or a" … "secondary suite shall have one parking space in addition to the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permits:** A building permit for new dwelling units is required before creating a suite or making an unauthorized unit conforming. BC Housing registration may be needed if the home is under 10 years old (permit not issued until the form is submitted). Plumbing permit may be needed for a second kitchen or bathroom.
  - Source: [Guide to Creating a Secondary Suite, Step 2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/12233)
  - Official wording: "apply for a" … "building permit for New Dwelling Units. A building permit must be obtained prior to creating a secondary suite" … "A building permit cannot be issued until the" … "BC Housing Registration Form is submitted." … "A plumbing permit may be required for the addition of a second"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (Amendment Bylaw 2764, 2024 added the RL, RS, RSMH, RSTA zones); Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016; Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018.
  - Source: [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Amendments, SSMUH page](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/projects/small-scale-multi-unit-housing-ssmuh-amendments)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw No. 2764, Amendment No. 173, 2024 to City of Kimberley Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994" … "Bylaw No. 2765, Amendment No. 39, 2024 to Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

A secondary suite is a complete living unit with its own kitchen, sleeping area and washroom inside another dwelling unit. [Zoning Bylaw 1850](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) allows one in RL, RS, RSMH, RSTA, DMU-2, M-2, CD-5 and CD-6, and in RM-C only on a parcel with a duplex. The alpine resort area is under the Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw 2016, which allows suites in RRS, RRSTA, RTA-3, RTA-4, RTA-7 and some lodging zones. Check your zone on the City's web map.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone, or ask Planning Services.
2. Apply for a building permit for new dwelling units, with a title certificate. A permit is required before creating a suite, or to make an unauthorized unit conforming.
3. If the home is under 10 years old, submit the BC Housing registration form. The permit is not issued until it is received.
4. Add a plumbing permit if you are adding a second kitchen or bathroom.
5. Get electrical and gas permits from Technical Safety BC.

## Good to know

- Detached suites: Bylaw 1850 has no "coach house" or "garden suite" use. An accessory dwelling unit (self-contained, on the same parcel as the main dwelling) is allowed in RS, RSMH, RSTA, RM-C (duplex parcels), DMU-2, M-2, CD-5 and CD-6, but not RL. In RS it may be in an accessory building up to 8 m high (6 m otherwise).
- Limits: in RS and similar zones, one secondary suite and one accessory dwelling unit per parcel; a suite cannot be stratified or separated. M-2: one suite, up to 75 m². DMU-2: one suite or accessory unit per parcel. No owner-occupancy rule was found.
- The City's suite guide lists a different set of zones (including R-10), written before the recent zoning changes. The bylaw is followed here; confirm your zone with Planning.
- Parking: the bylaw requires 1 space per dwelling unit and has no separate rate for suites; the City's guide states no number. In CD-6, one extra space is required for a single unit dwelling with a suite. Confirm with Planning Services.
- A development permit is not required for a dwelling unit accessory to a single unit or duplex dwelling (Zoning Bylaw s. 4.06(2)(b)).

## What you'll need

- Building Permit Application Form for New Dwelling Units
- Title certificate dated within the last 30 days
- BC Housing registration form, if the home is under 10 years old

## Official forms and pages

- [Guide to Creating a Secondary Suite (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/12233)
- [Building Permit Application Guide for Dwelling Units (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/62141)
- [Building Permit Application Form for New Dwelling Units (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/74468)
- [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing amendments (City page)](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/projects/small-scale-multi-unit-housing-ssmuh-amendments)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated, PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit.md)
- [Kimberley zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Kimberley building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/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)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/secondary-suite.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/secondary-suite.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/secondary-suite.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/secondary-suite.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/secondary-suite.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Guide to Creating a Secondary Suite (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/12233) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026) (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Amendments, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/projects/small-scale-multi-unit-housing-ssmuh-amendments) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/122885) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026) (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Kimberley tree removal rules and permits

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

**Short answer:** In Kimberley a permit under Tree Cutting Bylaw 2170 is needed to cut a tree in a Kimberley Alpine Village development permit area, on a lot with a tree cutting covenant, or on a slope over 26%. Elsewhere, the Environmental Protection area bars removing trees without a development permit. The fee is $50.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**How long:** The City's pages do not give a timeline.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Planning Services, 250-427-5311
- Email: Planning Services, planning@kimberley.ca
- Phone: Operations (boulevard and park trees), 250-427-9660

## Key facts

- **When a permit is needed:** Bylaw 2170: a permit is needed to cut, remove or damage trees in a tree cutting permit area: a Kimberley Alpine Village development permit area, a lot with a tree cutting covenant, or any slope over 26%. Elsewhere, the OCP Environmental Protection development permit area bars removing trees or vegetation without a development permit unless exempt.
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002, s. 2-3](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/330/)
  - Official wording: "TREE CUTTING PERMIT AREA means" … "any lot or portion thereof having any slope greater than 26%." … "No person shall cut, remove or damage or allow to be cut, removed or damaged" … "trees on any property in a tree cutting permit area"
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002, s. 2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/330/)
  - Official wording: "a development permit area designated in the Kimberley Alpine Village" … "any lot or portion thereof having a tree cutting covenant registered"
  - Source: [6.0 Development Permit Areas, Official Community Plan, OCP s. 6.5.4](https://www.kimberley.ca/ocp/development-permit-areas)
  - Official wording: "All development, including disturbance to or removal of soils, water, trees and other vegetation, within the environmental protection area is prohibited unless a development permit has been issued, unless specifically exempted."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Exemptions:** Exempt from Bylaw 2170: removal or pruning of dead, diseased or damaged trees by standard arboricultural practices; municipal cutting; emergency removal of hazardous trees (City must be told within 72 hours and may require replacement); cutting to reduce fuel loading or prevent disease (a geotechnical report may be required).
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002, s. 8-9](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/330/)
  - Official wording: "emergency removal of dangerous or hazardous trees and branches" … "provided the City is" … "notified within seventy-two (72) hours of removal;" … "removal or pruning of dead, diseased or damaged trees by" … "cutting or removal of trees necessary to reduce fuel loading and" … "bird nesting purposes during bird" … "provided that the City may require such trees to be replaced in accordance with the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** $50 non-refundable application fee for cutting up to one hundred trees, plus $50 for each additional hundred trees or portion.
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002, s. 4(b)(v)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/330/)
  - Official wording: "a non-refundable permit application fee of $50 for the cutting" … "and removal of the first one-hundred trees or portion thereof"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Replacement trees:** If a qualified person's report says replacement trees or site reinstatement are required, the applicant must post a security deposit (cash or irrevocable letter of credit) of 100% of the replacement and restoration cost, with 10% held back for one year after completion. The permit lapses if work is not substantially complete within one year.
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002, s. 6](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/330/)
  - Official wording: "The amount of the security shall be 100% of the value of all" … "There shall be a 10% holdback of the security deposit for a period" … "within one year after the date of issuance, the tree cutting permit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **City trees:** On a boulevard, no one may plant a tree (other than grass) or injure, cut down or remove trees or timber growing there without a Street Occupancy Permit from the Director of Operations. Owners must keep trees at least 5 m above the roadway and sidewalk and not let them damage City works.
  - Source: [Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995, s. 511-512](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/126)
  - Official wording: "Except as authorized by a Street Occupancy Permit issued by the Director of" … "injure, cut down or remove trees or timber" … "growing on a boulevard;" … "remain at a height less than 5 metres (16.4 feet) above the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** None set. Kimberley's Tree Cutting Bylaw sets only court penalties and lists no ticket amount.
- **Bylaw:** Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002.
  - Source: [Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002, s. 1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/330/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as "Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002.""
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

[Tree Cutting Bylaw 2170](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/330/) requires a permit to cut, remove or damage trees in a tree cutting permit area: a Kimberley Alpine Village development permit area, a lot with a tree cutting covenant, or any slope over 26%. Outside those areas, the Official Community Plan's Environmental Protection development permit area (s. 6.5.4) bars removing trees or vegetation without a development permit unless exempt.

## Steps

1. Find your lot on the City's web map and ask Planning Services whether it is in a permit area, has a covenant, or is in the Environmental Protection area.
2. If so, apply for the tree cutting permit (or development permit) before cutting. The Tree Cutting Bylaw application fee is $50, non-refundable, for up to one hundred trees, plus $50 for each additional hundred or portion.
3. If a qualified person's report says replacement trees or site reinstatement are needed, post the security deposit before work begins.
4. If the tree is on a boulevard, call Operations rather than cutting it.

## Good to know

- Exempt from Bylaw 2170: removing or pruning dead, diseased or damaged trees by standard arboricultural practice, municipal cutting, and cutting to reduce fuel loading or prevent disease (a geotechnical report may be required).
- Emergency removal of a hazardous tree is exempt, but tell the City within 72 hours. The City may require replacement.
- Security: 100% of the replacement and restoration cost, in cash or an irrevocable letter of credit, with 10% held back for one year after completion. The permit lapses if work is not substantially complete within one year.
- On a boulevard, no one may plant a tree (other than grass) or injure, cut down or remove trees there without a Street Occupancy Permit from the Director of Operations. Owners must keep trees at least 5 m above the roadway and sidewalk.
- Fines: the Tree Cutting Bylaw sets only court penalties (Offence Act) and lists no ticket amount. For boulevard trees, ask the City about the Streets and Traffic Bylaw penalty.

## Official forms and pages

- [Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/330/)
- [Official Community Plan, 6.0 Development Permit Areas (City page)](https://www.kimberley.ca/ocp/development-permit-areas)
- [Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/126)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/tree-removal.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/tree-removal.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/tree-removal.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/tree-removal.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/tree-removal.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/tree-removal.md)

## Sources

- [Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/330/) (read 2026-11-05)
- [6.0 Development Permit Areas, Official Community Plan, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/ocp/development-permit-areas) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/126) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "Kimberley garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits"
question: "When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
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# Kimberley garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

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

**Short answer:** The City of Kimberley collects garbage and recycling every second week and organics (green cart) weekly from April 1 to October 31 and every second week from November 1 to March 31. Find your route (A, B or C) and its 2026 calendar on the City's schedule page. Put carts out by 7:00 a.m.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Billed quarterly on the utility bill, due March 10, June 10, September 10 and December 10, with a 10% penalty if late. From July 1, 2026: recycling $0.00 per dwelling unit per quarter; secondary suite refuse $5.66 and organics $6.25 ($11.32 and $12.50 without an occupancy certificate); multi-family refuse $11.32 and organics $12.50 per unit. The standard house rate was unreadable, so check with the City.  
**How long:** Garbage and recycling every second week; organics weekly April 1 to October 31 and every second week November 1 to March 31 (confirm with the City).  
**Where:**
- Online: Curbside Waste Collection Schedules (routes A, B, C), https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/curbside-waste-collection-schedule
- Phone: Operations Services (missed collection, lost or damaged cart), 250-427-9660
- Email: Operations Services, operations@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **How often:** Garbage and recycling are collected every second week, on the annual collection calendar. Organics (green cart) are collected weekly from April 1 to October 31 and every second week from November 1 to March 31. Collection days that fall on a statutory holiday are moved earlier or later in the week.
  - Source: [Bylaw No. 2750, Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694 Amendment No. 2, 2023, Bylaw 2750, s. 3.9 (Part 11)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204)
  - Official wording: "Residential Refuse collection shall be bi-weekly in" … "Residential Recycling collectionshall be bi-weekly in" … "weekly from April 15'to October 315'and bi-weeklyfrom" … "November 15'to March 313'in accordance with the annual"
  - Source: [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics, FAQ](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics)
  - Official wording: "Collection days that happen on statutory holidays will be moved to earlier or later in the week."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Finding your day:** Find your route (A, B or C) on the City's Curbside Waste Collection Schedules page, then open that route's 2026 collection calendar and map. Streets are listed under each route.
  - Source: [Curbside Waste Collection Schedules, Page text](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/curbside-waste-collection-schedule)
  - Official wording: "Find your route below and follow the appropriate link to the 2026 Collection Calendar." … "Click for Map and Schedules for Route 'A'"
  - Source: [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics, FAQ](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics)
  - Official wording: "Visit the City of Kimberley Collection Schedule to determine your collection days."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Carts:** Each eligible home gets three carts: a 120 L refuse (black), 240 L recycling (blue) and 120 L organics (green) cart. Owners may ask for an upsize or a wildlife-resistant cart. Report lost, stolen, damaged or missing carts to Operations Services, 250-427-9660; the owner pays to repair carts damaged by negligence.
  - Source: [Bylaw No. 2750, Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694 Amendment No. 2, 2023, Bylaw 2750, s. 3.5 (s. 6.1)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204)
  - Official wording: "Each eligible Residential Dwellingshall be provided a 120 litre" … "Refuse Cart, a 240 litre Recycling Cart and a 120 litre Organics"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021, ss. 6.5, 6.6, 6.7](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/)
  - Official wording: "The Owner shall notify the City of Kimberley Operations Department of" … "Owners may request cart upsize as approved by the Senior Manager of Operations" … "Owners may request a Wildlife Resistant Cart as approved by the Senior Manager"
  - Source: [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics, FAQ](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics)
  - Official wording: "Please call Operations Services for help - 250-427-9660."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Setting carts out:** Put carts out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day and no earlier than 5:00 a.m. Place a cart within one metre of the road with the arrows toward the road, at least one metre from other carts and obstacles, and not on or behind snow banks. Take carts in by 7:00 p.m. on collection day.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021, s. 6.9](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/)
  - Official wording: "Place the Solid Waste Cart within one metre (three feet) of the" … "Carts shall not be placed on or behind snow banks" … "Place Solid Waste Cart out for collection by 7:00 am on collection" … "ensure that Solid Waste Carts are set out no earlier than 5:00 am" … "remove all Solid Waste Carts from the collection point by 7:00 pm"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits and extra garbage:** The lid must close completely. Refuse cart contents: 59 kg at most for a 120 L cart, 100 kg for a 240 L cart; recycling cart 100 kg. Refuse must be drained and bagged. Extra waste can go to the Kimberley Transfer Station. No extra-bag or tag system is stated.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021, ss. 6.4, 6.8, 7.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/)
  - Official wording: "(i) 120 L carts - 59 kg; and" … "(ii) 240 L carts - 100 kg." … "Carts shall not be overfilled to the point that the lid does not completely" … "Refuse shall be thoroughly drained and contained in a bag before being" … "No Person shall cause or permit the contents of a Refuse Cart for which they are responsible to exceed the following weight limits:" … "exceed the manufacturer's weight limit of 100 kg"
  - Source: [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics, FAQ](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics)
  - Official wording: "Any waste that cannot fit in your bins can be taken to the waste transfer station for disposal."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** Billed quarterly (due March 10, June 10, September 10 and December 10; 10% penalty if late). From July 1, 2026: recycling $0.00 per dwelling unit per quarter; refuse for a secondary suite $5.66 per quarter ($11.32 without an occupancy certificate); organics for a secondary suite $6.25 per quarter ($12.50 without); multi-family refuse $11.32 and organics $12.50 per unit per quarter. The standard house rate was not readable.
  - Source: [Bylaw No. 2815, Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694 Amendment No. 5, 2026, Bylaw 2815, Schedule A](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/136371/)
  - Official wording: "Recycling Collection Residential Dwelling $0.00 per dwelling unit per" … "$5.66 per quarter ($11.32" … "Approved Multi-Family $11.32 per dwelling unit," … "$6.25 per quarter ($12.50" … "Approved Multi-Family $12.50 per dwelling unit per"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021, ss. 18.3, 18.5](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/)
  - Official wording: "the payment due dates for w hich will be the 10th day of" … "A penalty of ten percent (10%) shall be added to the Fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021, as amended
  - Source: [Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021, s. 1.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the City's [Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/>), as amended, garbage and recycling are collected every second week on the annual collection calendar. Organics (green cart) are collected weekly from April 1 to October 31 and every second week from November 1 to March 31. That organics season was read from a hard-to-read amendment, so confirm it with the City. Collection days that fall on a statutory holiday are moved earlier or later in the week.

Each eligible home gets three carts: a 120 L refuse (black), 240 L recycling (blue) and 120 L organics (green) cart. Owners may ask for an upsize or a wildlife-resistant cart.

## Steps

1. Find your route (A, B or C) on the City's Curbside Waste Collection Schedules page, then open that route's 2026 calendar and map.
2. Drain and bag refuse, and keep the lid closed completely.
3. Put carts out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day and no earlier than 5:00 a.m. Place a cart within one metre of the road with the arrows toward the road, at least one metre from other carts and obstacles, and not on or behind snow banks.
4. Take carts in by 7:00 p.m. on collection day.

## Good to know

- Refuse cart contents: 59 kg at most for a 120 L cart and 100 kg for a 240 L cart. The recycling cart limit is 100 kg. No organics weight limit is stated.
- Extra waste can go to the Kimberley Transfer Station. No extra-bag or tag system is stated.
- Carts blocked by cars, not facing the street, overfull or set out before 5 a.m. may be skipped.
- Report lost, stolen, damaged or missing carts to Operations Services at 250-427-9660. The owner pays to repair carts damaged by negligence.
- Cart prices (Schedule A, 2026): 120 litre wildlife-resistant refuse and organics cart $239; 7 litre organic kitchen bin $17. Other cart price rows were unreadable.
- Fees are set by the bylaw and may change, so check the current rates with the City. The standard rate for a house was not readable in the 2026 schedule; ask operations@kimberley.ca.

## Official forms and pages

- [Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/)
- [Bylaw No. 2750, Amendment No. 2, 2023 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204)
- [Bylaw No. 2815, Amendment No. 5, 2026 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/136371/)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/garbage-collection.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/garbage-collection.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/garbage-collection.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/garbage-collection.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/garbage-collection.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Curbside Waste Collection Schedules, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/curbside-waste-collection-schedule) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw No. 2750, Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694 Amendment No. 2, 2023 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw No. 2815, Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694 Amendment No. 5, 2026 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/136371/) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Kimberley yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "Where does yard waste and brush go?"
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# Kimberley yard waste collection and drop-off

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

**Short answer:** In Kimberley, small yard waste goes in the green organics cart, with branches no longer than 30 cm or thicker than 2 cm. Larger branches go to the Kimberley Transfer Station, 800 Jim Ogilvie Way. Yard or garden waste under 6 inches across is free there. Burning yard waste is unlawful.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Transfer station: no charge for yard or garden waste under 6 inches (about 15 cm) in diameter. Land clearing waste is $40 per tonne. Curbside organics is part of the quarterly collection fees.  
**How long:** Organics weekly April 1 to October 31 and every second week November 1 to March 31 (confirm with the City).  
**Where:**
- Online: Curbside Waste Collection Schedules, https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/curbside-waste-collection-schedule
- In person: Kimberley Transfer Station, 800 Jim Ogilvie Way, Kimberley (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week; closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Remembrance Day, Thanksgiving Day and Family Day.)

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** Yes. Yard waste goes loose in the green organics cart, collected weekly from April 1 to October 31 and every second week from November 1 to March 31. Paper bags are allowed; plastic and compostable bags are not.
  - Source: [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics)
  - Official wording: "Accepts organic waste such as food scraps, bones, yard waste" … "all material must be placed loose. Compostable bags and biodegradable bags are NOT permitted." … "Paper bags are acceptable."
  - Source: [Bylaw No. 2750, Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694 Amendment No. 2, 2023, Bylaw 2750, Part 11](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204)
  - Official wording: "weekly from April 15'to October 315'and bi-weeklyfrom"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to set it out:** Small branches, twigs and prunings: no larger than 30 cm long and 2 cm thick. Put material loose in the green organics cart with the lid closed. The bylaw says do not bag it, but the City page says paper bags are acceptable; plastic and compostable bags are not. (Sources differ: Larger branches go to the transfer station. Schedule D also lists leaves, cones, needles, grass clippings, weeds, plants, flowers, untreated mulch, hay and straw.)
  - Source: [Bylaw No. 2750, Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694 Amendment No. 2, 2023, Bylaw 2750, Schedule D](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204)
  - Official wording: "small branches, twigs and prunings (no larger than 30 cm in length and 2" … "cm in diameter)" … "Do not bag organic items prior to placing in Organic Cart." … "small branches, twigs and prunings (no larger than 30 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter)"
  - Source: [Bylaw No. 2750, Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694 Amendment No. 2, 2023, Bylaw 2750, s. 9.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204)
  - Official wording: "Do not bag organic"
  - Source: [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics)
  - Official wording: "Paper bags are acceptable."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Drop-off:** Kimberley Transfer Station, 800 Jim Ogilvie Way, accepts yard and garden waste, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week (closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Remembrance Day, Thanksgiving Day and Family Day).
  - Source: [Kimberley Transfer Station, Regional District of East Kootenay, Page text](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/kimberley_transfer_station/)
  - Official wording: "The Kimberley Transfer Station is located at 800 Jim Ogilvie Way." … "8:30am to 5:30pm seven days a week" … "(closed Christmas Day, New Years Day, Remembrance Day, Thanksgiving Day and Family Day)" … "Yard and Garden Waste"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cost:** Drop-off: no charge for yard or garden waste under 6 inches (about 15 cm) in diameter. Land clearing waste is $40 per tonne; an older RDEK fee sheet says yard waste over 6 inches is charged as land clearing. Curbside organics is part of the quarterly collection fees.
  - Source: [Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw No. 1505, 2000, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw 3118 of 2025, Regional District of East Kootenay, Schedule A (Tipping Fee Schedule)](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/web/regulartorybylaws/1505_-_Regulatory_Bylaw_-_Central_Waste_Management.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Yard or Garden Waste - under 6” diameter NO CHARGE" … "Land Clearing Waste $ 40.00 per tonne"
  - Source: [Central Subregion Tipping Fee Schedule, June 2022, Regional District of East Kootenay, Recyclable materials](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/web/pdf/recycling/CentralSubregion-TippingFeeSchedule2022.pdf)
  - Official wording: "If over 6” in diameter, item will be charged as Land Clearing Waste"
  - Source: [https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/136371/, Bylaw 2815, Schedule A](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/136371/)
  - Official wording: "Secondary Suite $0.00 per quarter $0.00 per quarter Organics collection per quarter $6.25 per quarter ($12.50"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not accepted:** Not allowed in the organics cart: noxious weeds, infested vegetation, cat and dog feces, and plastic or compostable bags. Branches over 30 cm long or 2 cm thick do not qualify as curbside organics.
  - Source: [Bylaw No. 2750, Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694 Amendment No. 2, 2023, Bylaw 2750, Schedule D](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204)
  - Official wording: "but excluding noxious weeds, infested vegetation, cat feces and" … "dog feces."
  - Source: [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics)
  - Official wording: "Compostable bags and biodegradable bags are NOT permitted."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021, as amended; transfer station: Regional District of East Kootenay Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw No. 1505, 2000
  - Source: [https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/, s. 1.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021"
  - Source: [Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw No. 1505, 2000, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw 3118 of 2025, Regional District of East Kootenay, Title page](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/web/regulartorybylaws/1505_-_Regulatory_Bylaw_-_Central_Waste_Management.pdf)
  - Official wording: "CENTRAL SUBREGION WASTE MANAGEMENT REGULATORY BYLAW NO. 1505, 2000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Yard waste goes loose in the green organics cart, collected weekly from April 1 to October 31 and every second week from November 1 to March 31 (confirm the season with the City). Small branches, twigs and prunings must be no larger than 30 cm long and 2 cm thick, and the lid must be closed. The [City's solid waste bylaw](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204>) also lists leaves, cones, needles, grass clippings, weeds, plants, flowers, untreated mulch, hay and straw.

## Steps

1. Put small yard waste loose in the green cart with the lid closed.
2. Do not use plastic or compostable bags.
3. Take larger branches and brush to the Kimberley Transfer Station at 800 Jim Ogilvie Way, open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day.

## Good to know

- The bylaw says do not bag yard waste, but the City's page says paper bags are acceptable. The other official source says otherwise, so confirm with the City before bagging.
- Not allowed in the organics cart: noxious weeds, infested vegetation, and cat and dog feces.
- The transfer station is run by the Regional District of East Kootenay. Yard or garden waste under 6 inches in diameter is free; land clearing waste is $40 per tonne. An older RDEK fee sheet says yard waste over 6 inches is charged as land clearing.
- Burning yard debris is unlawful; see the backyard fire answer.

## Official forms and pages

- [Kimberley Transfer Station (RDEK)](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/kimberley_transfer_station/)
- [Bylaw No. 2750 (organics, Schedule D, PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/yard-waste.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/yard-waste.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/yard-waste.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/yard-waste.md)
- [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/yard-waste.md)
- [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw No. 2750, Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694 Amendment No. 2, 2023 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/105204) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Kimberley Transfer Station, Regional District of East Kootenay](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/kimberley_transfer_station/) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw No. 1505, 2000, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw 3118 of 2025 (PDF), Regional District of East Kootenay](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/web/regulartorybylaws/1505_-_Regulatory_Bylaw_-_Central_Waste_Management.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Central Subregion Tipping Fee Schedule, June 2022 (PDF), Regional District of East Kootenay](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/web/pdf/recycling/CentralSubregion-TippingFeeSchedule2022.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/136371/](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/136371/) (read 2026-11-05)
- [https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85438/) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Kimberley watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
category: Water, sewer, roads and snow
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of Kimberley
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# Kimberley watering restrictions

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

**Short answer:** Yes. The City of Kimberley's Water Shortage Response Bylaw has four stages. Stage 1 starts automatically on June 1 if no stage is in force, and no stage lasts past September 30 unless the City declares otherwise. At Stage 1, residential lawns are watered on even or odd dates by address.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** New-lawn permit $30 for a single-family home (from the 2015 bylaw; the 2026 fees amendment lists none). Municipal ticket $100 first offence, $250 second or later.  
**How long:** A new stage takes effect 72 hours after the public announcement. A permit lasts 21 days and can be extended once, to no more than 42 days from first issue.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Operations, 250-427-9660
- Email: Operations, operations@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Four stages, declared by the City's Senior Manager of Operations with the Chief Administrative Officer's approval and in force 72 hours after a public announcement. Stage 1 starts automatically on June 1 if no stage is in force. No stage lasts past September 30 unless the City declares otherwise. The current stage is not stated on the City pages.
  - Source: [Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527, 2015, ss. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/34723/Water%20Shortage%20Response%20Bylaw%20No%202527.pdf)
  - Official wording: "declare that the City of Kimberley has activated a restriction stage." … "comes into force in the City 72" … "restrictions come into force automatically on that date without prior" … "No restriction stage remains in force after September"
  - Source: [Water Shortage Response Amendment Bylaw No. 2696, 2021, s. 2.7](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85437/)
  - Official wording: "Throughout the bylaw, delete "Manager, Operations & Environment Services"" … "and replace by "Senior Manager of Operations"."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Sprinkling schedule:** Lawns at residential addresses. Stage 1: even addresses on even dates, odd addresses on odd dates, 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Stage 2: even addresses Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Thursday and Sunday, same hours. Stage 3: no lawn watering. Stage 4: no watering of lawns, gardens or trees, including drip irrigation.
  - Source: [Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527, 2015, Schedule A, Parts 1 to 4](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/34723/Water%20Shortage%20Response%20Bylaw%20No%202527.pdf)
  - Official wording: "at residential premises with even numbered civic" … "addresses on even numbered calendar days between" … "on Wednesdays & Saturdays between the" … "on Thursdays & Sundays between the" … "water lawns;" … "Stage 4 restrictions" … "water, or engage in drip irrigation using water:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Allowed at any time:** Stages 1 to 3: flowers, flower and vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs and trees may still be watered, and drip irrigation is not counted as watering. Stage 4 bans watering them and drip irrigation. Pools, spas, garden ponds and school or sports fields have exemptions at stages 1 to 3; hand-held hose washing needs a shut-off nozzle.
  - Source: [Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527, 2015, ss. 2.1, Schedule A 1.2, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/34723/Water%20Shortage%20Response%20Bylaw%20No%202527.pdf)
  - Official wording: "but does not include drip" … "irrigation." … "flowers and flower gardens, vegetables and vegetable" … "gardens, decorative planters, shrubs or trees;" … "pools, spas, and garden ponds;" … "water, or engage in drip irrigation using water:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **New lawns:** A permit lets you water new sod, turf, seed or landscaping at set times during Stage 1 or 2. It costs $30 for a single-family home ($30 for each unit in a multiple development, up to $150 for 5 or more), lasts 21 days, and can be extended once, to no more than 42 days from the first issue. It does not apply at Stage 3 or 4.
  - Source: [Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527, 2015, ss. 4.1 to 4.5](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/34723/Water%20Shortage%20Response%20Bylaw%20No%202527.pdf)
  - Official wording: "may apply to the Manager, Operations & Environment" … "A permit does not" … "exempt the holder from stage 3 restrictions or stage 4 restrictions." … "of a fee in the amount of $30.00 for a single family dwelling unit and an" … "additional $30.00 for each of the dwelling units in a multiple residential" … "development, to a maximum of $150.00 for 5 or more dwelling units in a" … "shall expire and be of no force or" … "effect 21 days after the date of its issue" … "section 4.2 ."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket: $100 for a first offence and $250 for a second or later offence, for watering or other uses banned at any stage (including no shut-off device on a hose).
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021, Schedule 14 (Water Shortage Response)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479)
  - Official wording: "Watering during prohibited time 1.1(a) 100 250" … "Watering lawns 3.1(a) 100 250" … "No automatic shut-off device 1.1(b) 100 250"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527, 2015, as amended by Amendment Bylaw No. 2696, 2021
  - Source: [Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527, 2015, s. 1.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/34723/Water%20Shortage%20Response%20Bylaw%20No%202527.pdf)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527, 2015"
  - Source: [Water Shortage Response Amendment Bylaw No. 2696, 2021, s. 1.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85437/)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Water Shortage Response Amendment Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527, 2015](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/34723/Water%20Shortage%20Response%20Bylaw%20No%202527.pdf>), as amended in 2021, has four stages. The Senior Manager of Operations declares a stage with the Chief Administrative Officer's approval, and it takes effect 72 hours after a public announcement. Stage 1 starts automatically on June 1 if no stage is in force. No stage lasts past September 30 unless the City declares otherwise. The City's pages do not state the current stage, so check the Outdoor Watering page or ask Operations. The stages do not apply to rainwater, gray water or recycled water.

## Stages (residential lawns)

- **Stage 1:** even addresses on even dates and odd addresses on odd dates, 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- **Stage 2:** even addresses Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Thursday and Sunday, same hours.
- **Stage 3:** no lawn watering.
- **Stage 4:** no watering of lawns, gardens or trees, including drip irrigation.

## Good to know

- At stages 1 to 3, flowers, flower and vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs and trees may still be watered, and drip irrigation is not counted as watering. Pools, spas, garden ponds and school or sports fields have exemptions at stages 1 to 3.
- Washing vehicles needs a hose with an automatic shut-off device at every stage. Non-residential premises have separate days and hours in the bylaw.
- A permit lets you water new sod, turf, seed or landscaping at set times during Stage 1 or 2. It costs $30 for a single-family home ($30 for each unit in a multiple development, up to $150 for 5 or more), lasts 21 days, and can be extended once to no more than 42 days from first issue. It does not apply at Stage 3 or 4. Apply to the Senior Manager of Operations (250-427-9660, operations@kimberley.ca) and post the permit on a post facing the street beside the main driveway.
- A municipal ticket for watering or other uses banned at any stage (including no shut-off device on a hose) is $100 for a first offence and $250 for a second or later offence.

## Official forms and pages

- [Outdoor Watering page](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/outdoor-watering)
- [Water Shortage Response Bylaw 2527 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/34723/Water%20Shortage%20Response%20Bylaw%20No%202527.pdf)
- [Water Shortage Permit Application](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/64954)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/water-restrictions.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/water-restrictions.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/water-restrictions.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/water-restrictions.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/water-restrictions.md)
- [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527, 2015 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/34723/Water%20Shortage%20Response%20Bylaw%20No%202527.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Water Shortage Response Amendment Bylaw No. 2696, 2021 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/85437/) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Outdoor Watering, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/outdoor-watering) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "Kimberley dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?"
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# Kimberley dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

**Short answer:** Every dog six months or older in the City of Kimberley needs a City licence each calendar year. Buy it at City Hall, 340 Spokane Street. The 2026 fee is $23 for a spayed or neutered dog and $57.50 for one that is not. The licence for the year is due on or before January 31.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** 2026: $23 spayed or neutered; $57.50 not spayed or neutered. Vicious dog licence $150. Licence transfer to a new owner or new dog $5; replacement of a lost tag $5. Guide dogs are exempt from licence fees. The City states no seniors or early-payment discount and no late fee.  
**How long:** Licences run January 1 to December 31, and the licence for the current year must be obtained on or before January 31.  
**Where:**
- In person: Kimberley City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8 (During regular office hours. No online or mail option is stated.)
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-427-9663
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. A resident who owns a dog six months old or older must get a valid City licence and display it on the dog's collar; no one may own, keep or harbour an unlicensed dog. Guide dogs are exempt from licence fees.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), ss. 53, 57](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "owner of a dog being six (6) months of age or older shall ensure that a valid dog license is obtained" … "Guide dogs are exempt from license fees."
  - Source: [Animal Control, Licencing & Fines](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "Dogs over six months old living within the City, must be licenced by the City of Kimberley."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Issued by:** The City of Kimberley, at City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, during regular office hours.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 49](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "Application for a dog license may be made at City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, B.C."
  - Source: [Animal Control, Licencing & Fines](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "Dog licences can be purchased at City Hall during regular office hours."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $23 a year for 2026 (neutered male or spayed female).
  - Source: [Animal Control, Licencing & Fines](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "2026 Neutered Male or Spayed Female - $23.00"
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), Schedule A, item 1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "Female/Male/altered Dog:" … "$23.00 for the year 2019."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $57.50 a year for 2026 (unneutered male or unspayed female).
  - Source: [Animal Control, Licencing & Fines](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "2026 Unneutered Male or Unspayed Female - $57.50"
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), Schedule A, item 2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "Female/Male/unaltered Dog" … "$57.50 for the year 2019."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees and discounts:** Vicious dog licence $150. Licence transfer to a new owner or a new dog $5. Replacement of a lost tag $5. Impound care $20 a day for a dog. No seniors or early-payment discount, and no late fee, is stated.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), Schedule A](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "3. Vicious Dog" … "$150.00" … "4. License Transfer" … "a) to new owner" … "b) to new dog" … "5. Replacement of lost license tag" … "1. Dog" … "$20.00/day"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Licences run for the calendar year, January 1 to December 31, and the licence for the current year must be obtained on or before January 31. The City page says 2026 renewals are due January 31, 2026.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), ss. 50, 55](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "No person shall keep any dog in the City unless a valid licence for the current year has been" … "obtained under this Bylaw on or before January 31 in the calendar year." … "shall be valid for the calendar year, January 1st to December"
  - Source: [Animal Control, Heading](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "2026 Dog License renewals are due January 31st, 2026."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to get one:** In person at City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, during regular office hours, using the City's application form and paying the fee. A resident 16 or older may buy the licence. No online or mail option is stated.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), ss. 49, 52, 53](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "Application for a dog license may be made at City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, B.C." … "A license may be purchased by a resident sixteen (16) years of age, or older." … "A person shall apply for a dog license in the form prescribed by the City"
  - Source: [Animal Control, Licencing & Fines](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "Dog licences can be purchased at City Hall during regular office hours."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Municipal ticket: $100 for a first offence, $200 for each later offence.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016, Schedule 2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089)
  - Official wording: "Unlicensed dog 50 100 200"
  - Source: [Animal Control, Licencing & Fines](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "| Unlicenced dog | 50 | $100 | $200"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220>), a resident who owns a dog six months old or older must get a valid City licence and display it on the dog's collar. No one may own, keep or harbour an unlicensed dog. Guide dogs are exempt from licence fees.

## Steps

1. Go to City Hall at 340 Spokane Street during regular office hours.
2. Fill in the City's licence application and pay the fee for your dog. A resident 16 or older may buy the licence.
3. Put the tag on your dog's collar.

## Good to know

- If you become a dog owner partway through the year, apply and pay within 7 days.
- The City's page says 2026 renewals were due January 31, 2026. The bylaw sets the same January 31 deadline each year.
- The bylaw does not state a late fee, early-payment discount or seniors discount. Ask the City if you are unsure.
- An unlicensed dog is a $100 municipal ticket for a first offence and $200 for each later one.
- The bylaw does not apply to guide dogs.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control page, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/how-many-pets.md)
- [Kimberley rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dog-licence.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dog-licence.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/dog-licence.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/dog-licence.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-licence.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089) (read 2026-11-05)

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question: "Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?"
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# Kimberley dog leash rules and off-leash areas

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

**Short answer:** In the City of Kimberley a dog off its owner's property must be on a leash, except in a designated off-leash area. The City lists the Lois Creek Trails and the Kimberley Nature Park. Dogs there must be under voice control and wear a collar with a valid licence tag.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Dog at large municipal ticket $75 first offence, $150 each later one.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-427-9663
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** Any dog that is not on its owner's property must be on a leash at all times, except in a designated off-leash area. A dog must never run at large outside an off-leash area. Vicious dogs off their owner's property must also be muzzled.
  - Source: [Animal Control, Leash & Off-Leash Areas](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "Any dog not on the property of its owner must be on a leash at all times, unless the dog is in one of the three designated off-leash areas."
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 20](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "shall ensure that such animal does not run at large, other" … "than within an off leash area"
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 38(a)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "when off the property of the owner , the dog is on leash, muzzled"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Maximum leash length:** None set. The bylaw and the City's pages set no maximum leash length.
- **Off-leash areas:** Lois Creek Trails (Townsite) and Kimberley Nature Park. In them a dog must be under its owner's verbal control and within view, wear a collar with a valid licence tag, not act aggressively, and not chase wildlife; the owner must carry a leash. Vicious and dangerous dogs are not allowed. (Sources differ: The Animal Control page says "three designated off-leash areas" but lists two; the Off-leash Dog Areas page says two. The bylaw defines off-leash areas by Schedules C-1, C-2 and C-3 (maps, no text), so the count could not be checked. Maps are at kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=1715 and ID=1716.)
  - Source: [Off-leash Dog Areas, Page text](https://www.kimberley.ca/community/recreation/playfields-public-spaces/leash-dog-areas)
  - Official wording: "Kimberley has two large off-leash areas to explore, in the Kimberley Nature Park and the Lois Creek Trails."
  - Source: [Animal Control, Leash & Off-Leash Areas](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "Lois Creek Trails, located in Townsite" … "Kimberley Nature Park, accessible by several entrances"
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), ss. 27, 28](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "at all times, be in possession of a leash to control the dog;" … "keep the dog within view and within voice control;" … "must not allow that dog to run at large" … "in an off-leash area."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** None set. No bylaw read bans dogs from particular parks, beaches or sports fields.
- **Cleaning up:** A dog's owner must immediately remove its excrement on a highway, park or other public place and put it in a trash receptacle, and must not let the dog foul private property unless the owner there removes it at once. In an off-leash area the waste must at least be moved off the trail.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), ss. 29, 31, 27(e)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "immediately remove or cause to be removed any excrement deposited" … "dog and dispose of the excrement in a trash receptacle." … "ensure excrement deposited by the dog is moved off the trail"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Municipal ticket: animal at large $75 first offence, $150 each later offence. An uncontrolled animal in an off-leash area is also $75 and $150.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016, Schedule 2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089)
  - Official wording: "Animal at large 20 75 150" … "Uncontrolled animal in off-leash area"
  - Source: [Animal Control, Licencing & Fines](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "| Animal at large | 20 | $75 | $150"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220>), a dog that is not on its owner's property must be on a leash at all times, except in a designated off-leash area. A dog must never run at large outside an off-leash area. A vicious dog off its owner's property must also be muzzled.

The City lists two off-leash areas: the Lois Creek Trails (Townsite) and the Kimberley Nature Park.

## Good to know

- In an off-leash area the dog must be under its owner's verbal control and within view, wear a collar with a valid licence tag, not act aggressively, and not chase wildlife. The owner must carry a leash.
- Vicious and dangerous dogs are not allowed in off-leash areas.
- The bylaw and the City's pages set no maximum leash length.
- No bylaw we read bans dogs from particular parks, beaches or sports fields, but the Good Neighbour Bylaw bans letting any animal roam at large in a park.
- Pick up after your dog right away on a highway, park or other public place and put the waste in a trash receptacle. Do not let your dog foul private property unless the owner there removes it at once. In an off-leash area the waste must at least be moved off the trail.
- A municipal ticket for a dog at large is $75 for a first offence and $150 for each later one. An uncontrolled dog in an off-leash area is the same.
- The City's Animal Control page says "three" off-leash areas but names only two, and its Off-leash Dog Areas page says two. Confirm with the City before you rely on a third.

## Official forms and pages

- [Off-leash Dog Areas, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/community/recreation/playfields-public-spaces/leash-dog-areas)
- [Lois Creek Trails off-leash area map](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=1715)
- [Kimberley Nature Park off-leash area map](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=1716)
- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-licence.md)
- [Kimberley rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Off-leash Dog Areas, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/community/recreation/playfields-public-spaces/leash-dog-areas) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Control, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089) (read 2026-11-05)

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question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?"
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# Kimberley rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

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

**Short answer:** In the City of Kimberley, an Animal Control Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or RCMP member can designate a dog as vicious. The owner must then muzzle and leash it off the property, confine it securely, sterilize it, prove rabies vaccination and post warning signs. The licence is $150.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Vicious dog licence $150. Municipal tickets for breaking the rules run from $100 to $200 for a first offence and $200 to $400 for later ones, depending on the rule.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-427-9663
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** A "vicious dog" is one an Animal Control Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or RCMP member designates on evidence it killed or seriously injured, attacked or aggressively pursued without provocation, was trained for dog fighting, or is likely to kill or seriously injure. "Dangerous dog" has its Community Charter s. 49 meaning.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), ss. 4(j), 4(x), 5(d)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "Dangerous dog has the same meaning as set out in s.49 of the Community Charter;" … "Vicious dog means a dog that has been designated as a vicious dog by an animal control" … "A dog which has been trained for, or is owned for, the purpose of dog fighting;" … "A dog which has bitten, attacked or aggressively pursued a person or animal"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Rules for owners:** Off the property: on leash, muzzled, handler in charge; in a vehicle: muzzled and secured. At home: indoors or in a rear yard with a 1.8 m solid fence and self-closing, latching gates. Sterilize, prove rabies vaccination, wear licence, post warning signs. Dangerous dogs follow the same rules unless a Provincial Court order says otherwise.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), ss. 23, 24, 38, 39, 43, 45](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "when off the property of the owner , the dog is on leash, muzzled and under the" … "enclosed with a solid fence that is 1.8 meters in height" … "ensure the vicious dog is sterilized" … "have posted at all entrances or gates into the property and dwelling at which the vicious" … "a person responsible for a dangerous dog must comply with the provisions of this Bylaw that apply to a vicious dog." … "Except as directed by an order of the Provincial Court, a person responsible for a dangerous dog must comply with the provisions of this Bylaw that apply to a vicious dog."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Licence fee:** $150 for a vicious dog licence.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), Schedule A, item 3](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "$57.00 for the year 2018; $57.50 for the year 2019. 3. Vicious Dog $150.00 4. License Transfer" … "$57.50 for the year 2019. 3. Vicious Dog $150.00 4. License Transfer a) to new owner $5.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to report:** Report to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-427-9663, bylaw@kimberley.ca. Complaints (except urgent public health or safety risks) must be in writing with your name, address and phone number, and the nature and exact location of the problem. Anonymous complaints are not investigated.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, How to make a Complaint](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "All bylaw enforcement complaints, with the exception of those that identify urgent contraventions that pose a potential risk to public health and/or safety, must be in writing" … "Anonymous complaints will not be investigated." … "Phone: 250-427-9663" … "E-mail: bylaw@kimberley.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket, first / later offence: no muzzle, unsecured, unrestrained, or at large (vicious dog) $200 / $400; unlicensed vicious dog $150 / $300; animal attacking a person or animal, no sterilization or vaccination, or no warning sign $100 / $200.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016, Schedule 2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089)
  - Official wording: "Vicious dog without muzzle 23 200 400" … "Vicious dog unsecured 24 200 400" … "Unrestrained vicious dog 38(a), (b), (c), 200 400" … "Unlicenced vicious dog 43(a) 150 300" … "Vicious dog at large 43(b) 200 400" … "Fail to post notification of vicious dog 43(d) 100 200" … "Animal attacking person or other animal 22 100 200"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220>), a dog is "vicious" when an Animal Control Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or RCMP member designates it on evidence that it killed or seriously injured, attacked or aggressively pursued without provocation, was trained for dog fighting, or is likely to kill or seriously injure. "Dangerous dog" has its Community Charter section 49 meaning.

## Steps

1. Report an aggressive dog to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-427-9663 or bylaw@kimberley.ca. Except for urgent public health or safety risks, complaints must be in writing with your name, address and phone number, and the nature and exact location of the problem. Anonymous complaints are not investigated.
2. If you own a dog designated vicious, follow the rules below.

## Good to know

- Off the property: on a leash, muzzled, with a handler in charge. In a vehicle: muzzled and secured.
- At home: indoors, or in a rear yard with a 1.8 m solid fence and self-closing, latching gates.
- Sterilize the dog, prove rabies vaccination, keep a licence on the dog and post warning signs. The vicious dog licence is $150.
- Give the City at least 7 days' notice before a vicious dog changes address or owner.
- Dangerous dogs follow the same rules, except as directed by a Provincial Court order.
- Owners can ask the Animal Control Officer to reconsider within 14 days of the notice, then ask Council within 14 days of the officer's decision. Council's decision is final.
- Municipal tickets, first or later offence: no muzzle, unsecured, unrestrained or at large $200 or $400; unlicensed vicious dog $150 or $300; attacking a person or animal, no sterilization or vaccination, or no warning sign $100 or $200; failing to notify of an address or owner change $50 or $100.
- For aggressive deer or bears, call Conservation at 1-877-952-7277. For cruelty, call the SPCA at 1-855-622-7722.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Kimberley dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-licence.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/how-many-pets.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Control, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control) (read 2026-11-05)

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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in Kimberley

**Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep?

**Short answer:** The City of Kimberley allows no more than three dogs older than four months on any lot or dwelling. The Animal Control Bylaw sets no limit on cats. Kennels are banned. Livestock, poultry and rabbits may not be kept, and bees only on Industrial-zoned land.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Municipal ticket for more than three dogs is $75 first offence, $150 each later one. Operating a kennel is $100 and $200.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-427-9663
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **Dogs allowed:** No more than three dogs older than four months of age on any lot or dwelling.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 19](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "No owner or occupier of a lot or dwelling shall keep or harbour more than three (3) dogs older" … "than four (4) months of age on that lot or dwelling."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cats allowed:** None set. Kimberley's Animal Control Bylaw sets no limit on cats.
- **Other animal limits:** Livestock, poultry and rabbits may not be kept anywhere in the City. Bees only on Industrial-zoned land. Operating a kennel (four or more dogs or other animals trained, cared for, bred, boarded or kept for any purpose) is banned.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), ss. 18, 46, 47, 48 and s. 4(o)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "No person shall operate a kennel within the City." … "Livestock shall not be permitted to be kept, harboured or raised within the City." … "No parcel of land within the City may be used for the keeping, harbouring or raising of poultry" … "four (4) or more dogs or other animals" … "no parcel of land within the City may be used for the keeping, harbouring or raising of bees."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Exceptions:** Dogs four months old or younger are not counted toward the three-dog limit. The bylaw does not apply to guide dogs. The bylaw offers no kennel licence: operating a kennel is banned outright.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), ss. 7, 18, 19](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw does not apply to Guide dogs." … "No person shall operate a kennel within the City." … "than four (4) months of age on that lot or dwelling."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket: keeping more than three dogs $75 first offence, $150 each later offence. Operating a kennel $100 and $200.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016, Schedule 2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089)
  - Official wording: "Keeping more than three dogs 19 75 150" … "Operate a kennel 18 100 200"
  - Source: [Animal Control, Licencing & Fines](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "| Keeping more than three dogs | 19 | $75 | $150"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220>), no more than three dogs older than four months may be kept on any lot or dwelling. Dogs four months old or younger are not counted. No zone-based differences are stated.

## Good to know

- The bylaw sets no limit on cats, and no combined cap on total pets. Its kennel rule covers four or more "dogs or other animals", so ask the City if you keep many cats.
- Operating a kennel (four or more dogs or other animals trained, cared for, bred, boarded or kept for any purpose) is banned. The bylaw offers no kennel licence, and we found no permit or zone that allows more dogs.
- Livestock, poultry and rabbits may not be kept anywhere in the City. Bees are allowed only on Industrial-zoned land. The City's zoning rules appear to allow some livestock, so see the backyard chickens answer and confirm with the City.
- A municipal ticket for keeping more than three dogs is $75 for a first offence and $150 for each later one. Operating a kennel is $100 and $200.
- The bylaw does not apply to guide dogs.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-licence.md)
- [Kimberley backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Kimberley rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/how-many-pets.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/how-many-pets.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/how-many-pets.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/how-many-pets.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/how-many-pets.md)
- [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/how-many-pets.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Control, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaws/animal-control) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Kimberley backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules

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

**Short answer:** No chickens or rabbits in the City of Kimberley. The Animal Control Bylaw bans poultry and rabbits on any parcel and livestock in the City, with no zone exceptions. Bees are allowed only on land zoned Industrial. The Zoning Bylaw appears to allow horses in one zone, so ask the City.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Municipal ticket $75 first offence, $150 each later one, for each of these offences.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-427-9663
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **Hens allowed:** No. No parcel of land in the City may be used for keeping, harbouring or raising poultry or rabbits. The bylaw has no zone exceptions.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 47, s. 4(t)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "No parcel of land within the City may be used for the keeping, harbouring or raising of poultry" … "Poultry means any bird or fowl normally raised for food or egg production;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Most hens:** None. Poultry may not be kept on any parcel.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 47](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "No parcel of land within the City may be used for the keeping, harbouring or raising of poultry"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Roosters:** Not allowed. The ban covers all poultry, defined as any bird or fowl normally raised for food or egg production.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 47, s. 4(t)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "Poultry means any bird or fowl normally raised for food or egg production;" … "No parcel of land within the City may be used for the keeping, harbouring or raising of poultry"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Coop rules:** None set. There are no coop rules or registration because poultry is banned in the City.
- **Permit or registration:** None set. There are no coop rules or registration because poultry is banned in the City.
- **Bees:** Not allowed, except on land zoned Industrial in the Zoning Bylaw. No other limits are stated.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 48](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "With exception of lands zoned as" … "no parcel of land within the City may be used for the keeping, harbouring or raising of bees."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other livestock:** Animal Control Bylaw s. 46 bans livestock (horses, swine, sheep, llama, goat, mule, donkey, cattle) and s. 47 bans poultry, including ducks. But the Zoning Bylaw permits equestrian facilities in the CD-6 zone, with horse pasture on at least 3 acres. The two bylaws conflict for horses; ask the City. (Sources differ: Zoning Bylaw No. 1850 (Jan. 14, 2026 consolidation) sets a minimum 3 acres for parcels used for equestrian facilities or horse pasture in one zone, which sits oddly with the Animal Control Bylaw ban; the Animal Control Bylaw text was followed.)
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 46, s. 4(p)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "Livestock shall not be permitted to be kept, harboured or raised within the City." … "Livestock means an animal raised as part of a farm operation and includes horses, swine,"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, s. 7.25 (CD-6)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "each parcel used for equestrian facilities or pasture for horses shall be a minimum of 12,141 m² (3 acres) in size"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (ss. 46 to 48); fines under Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017), s. 1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016, Schedule 2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089)
  - Official wording: "Keeping of livestock 46 75 150" … "Keeping of poultry or rabbits 47 75 150" … "Keeping of bees 48 75 150"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220>) restricts farm animals in the City of Kimberley:

- **Livestock** (horses, swine, sheep, llamas, goats, mules, donkeys and cattle) may not be kept, harboured or raised in the City (s. 46).
- **Poultry and rabbits:** no parcel of land may be used for keeping, harbouring or raising them (s. 47). Poultry means any bird or fowl normally raised for food or egg production, so chickens, roosters and ducks are all banned. The bylaw has no zone exceptions, and offers no permit or registration.
- **Bees** are not allowed, except on land zoned Industrial in the Zoning Bylaw (s. 48). No other limits are stated.

## Good to know

- A municipal ticket for each of these offences is $75 for a first offence and $150 for each later one.
- The City's [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474>) permits equestrian facilities in the CD-6 zone, with horse pasture on at least 3 acres. That sits oddly with the livestock ban in the Animal Control Bylaw. The other official source says otherwise, so confirm with the City before keeping horses.
- Complaints about a neighbour's animals go to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-427-9663 or bylaw@kimberley.ca. Except for urgent risks, they must be in writing with your name, address and phone number.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220)

## Related questions

- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/how-many-pets.md)
- [Kimberley dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-licence.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/backyard-chickens.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 10, 2017)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41220) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Kimberley RV, boat and trailer parking rules

**Question:** Where can I park an RV, boat or trailer in Kimberley?

**Short answer:** In the City of Kimberley a motor vehicle may not stay on one block of street more than 24 hours unless it is next to the owner's residence. An unattached trailer other than a licensed RV needs a Street Occupancy Permit. No parking on a boulevard. Living in an RV is not allowed on a street.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Municipal ticket: parking on a street over 24 hours $50; on a boulevard $50; vehicle over 4,600 kg for more than 2 hours $75; unattached trailer without permit $100; living in a vehicle on a street $50.  
**Where:**
- Email: Planning Services, planning@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **On the street:** A motor vehicle may not stay on one block more than 24 hours, unless parked next to the owner's residence. An unattached trailer other than a licensed RV needs a Street Occupancy Permit. Vehicles over 4,600 kg are limited to 2 hours, except RVs. No parking on a boulevard. In parks, vehicles and RVs may not park between sunset and sunrise.
  - Source: [Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 13, 2017), ss. 400.1, 400.15, 400.20, 407](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/126)
  - Official wording: "park a motor vehicle upon any block of a street for any continuous period exceeding 24 hours except where the motor vehicle is parked adjacent to that person's residence;" … "No person shall place or park an unattached trailer, other than a licenced recreational vehicle, on a street without a valid Street Occupancy Permit." … "except a recreational vehicle, on any street for more than two consecutive hours;" … "stop or park a vehicle on a boulevard;"
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, s. 5.2(l)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
  - Official wording: "cause or permit a motor vehicle or recreational vehicle to be parked in or on" … "any area in a park between sunset and sunrise, except when authorized by"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **On your property:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Living in an RV:** Not on a street or in any public place (Streets and Traffic Bylaw). On a lot, using a tent, camper, trailer or RV for residential purposes is prohibited in all zones unless a zone specifically allows it, except one temporary RV used as a residence during construction under a valid building permit.
  - Source: [Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 13, 2017), s. 409](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/126)
  - Official wording: "No person shall occupy a vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer or container as" … "living quarters while it is parked upon any street or in any other public place."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994, s. 4.03(3)(b), 4.03(2)(d)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "the use of a tent, camper, trailer or other recreational vehicle, or any" … "temporary building or structure, for residential purposes except as noted in" … "one temporary building, structure, or recreational vehicle used as a" … "temporary residence directly related to the construction of a new building or"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket: parking on a street over 24 hours $50; on a boulevard $50; vehicle over 4,600 kg for over 2 hours $75; unattached trailer without permit $100; living in a vehicle on a street $50. Unauthorized parking in a public place: $100 first, $200 later offences.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021, Schedule 12 (Streets and Traffic Bylaw)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479)
  - Official wording: "Park more than 24 hours 400.1 50" … "container without permit 407 100" … "Occupy vehicle as living quarters 409 50" … "Park vehicle over 4,600 kQ for more than 2 hours" … "Park on boulevard"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021, Schedule 9 (Good Neighbour Bylaw)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479)
  - Official wording: "Unauthorized parkina - public place 5.2 (k) $100.00 $200.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995 (street rules); Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020 (parks); Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (residential use of RVs)
  - Source: [Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995, City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 13, 2017), Title page](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/126)
  - Official wording: "CITY OF KIMBERLEY STREETS AND TRAFFIC BYLAW NO. 1877, 1995"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994, Title page](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "CITY OF KIMBERLEY ZONING BYLAW NO.1850, 1994"
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, s. 1.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

On City streets the [Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/126>) applies:

- A motor vehicle may not stay on one block more than 24 hours, unless parked next to the owner's residence.
- An unattached trailer other than a licensed RV needs a Street Occupancy Permit. A boat on a trailer is covered as a trailer.
- Vehicles over 4,600 kg are limited to 2 hours, except RVs.
- No parking on a boulevard.
- Nobody may live in a vehicle on a street or in any public place.
- In parks, vehicles and RVs may not park between sunset and sunrise.

## Steps

1. For a trailer on a street, ask the City's Operations department about a Street Occupancy Permit.
2. On your own lot, ask Planning Services at planning@kimberley.ca about your zone.

## Good to know

- On a lot, the [Zoning Bylaw](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474>) prohibits using a tent, camper, trailer or RV for residential purposes in all zones unless a zone specifically allows it. The exception is one temporary RV used as a residence during construction under a valid building permit.
- We found no limit in the Zoning Bylaw on parking or storing an RV, boat or trailer on a residential lot. The Good Neighbour Bylaw bans keeping a derelict (unlicensed or uninsured) vehicle on a property unless it is fully enclosed.
- Municipal tickets: parking on a street over 24 hours $50; on a boulevard $50; vehicle over 4,600 kg for more than 2 hours $75; unattached trailer without permit $100; living in a vehicle on a street $50. Unauthorized parking in a public place is $100 for a first offence and $200 for later ones.

## Official forms and pages

- [Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/126)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995 (PDF), City of Kimberley (consolidated for convenience, March 13, 2017)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/126) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "Kimberley noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Kimberley?"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
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# Kimberley noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

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

**Short answer:** Kimberley's Good Neighbour Bylaw bans any noise that disturbs neighbours at any time and sets no fixed quiet hours. It does set hours for construction (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.), lawn equipment (7 a.m. to 9 p.m., 9 a.m. start on Sundays and statutory holidays) and truck loading (none from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Municipal ticket, first or later offence: disturbing noise, amplified sound, disturbing vehicle sound, or construction noise when prohibited $200 or $500; animal that disturbs $150 or $300; lawn equipment when prohibited $150 or $300; night truck loading or idling $100 or $200.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-427-9663
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No one may make, cause, permit or continue any noise or sound in the City that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood, the public or anyone nearby. Owners and occupiers must not let their property be used that way.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, ss. 6.1, 6.2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
  - Official wording: "No Person shall make, cause to be made, permit, or continue to be made any noise or sound within the City that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment," … "No Owner or Occupier of property shall cause, allow, or permit that property to be used"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Quiet hours:** None set. The Good Neighbour Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.
- **Construction hours:** Any day: construction, repair, demolition, excavation or machinery for it is banned before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m., unless it causes no disturbing noise. Work under a valid building permit between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. is exempt from the noise rules if the noise is reasonably required for the work.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, ss. 6.3(g), 6.6(c)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
  - Official wording: "no Person shall, on any day before 07:00 hours or after 22:00 hours," … "undertake any construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or excavation of any" … "construction, repair, alteration, excavation, demolition work, or use of" … "the activity occurs between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and" … "the activity occurs between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and the activity generating noise is reasonably required in furtherance of the construction, repair, alteration, demolition, or other work that has been authorized."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other limits:** Motorized lawn equipment: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays and statutory holidays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. No loading or unloading trucks 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. No idling over 5 consecutive minutes. Loud sound equipment, vehicles and barking animals are covered. A noise permit can be applied for.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, ss. 6.3, 6.4, 6.7](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
  - Official wording: "no Person shall load or unload any truck, motor vehicle, or trailer between the" … "hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.;" … "no Person shall , on Mondays through Saturdays before 7:00 hours or after" … "21 :00 hours, Sundays and Statutory Holidays before 9:00 hours or after 21 :00" … "No Person shall cause or permit a Motor Vehicle to Idle within City boundaries for more" … "than five (5) consecutive minutes." … "that person may" … "apply to the City in the form prescribed by the Senior Manager of Operations"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-427-9663, bylaw@kimberley.ca. Complaints, except urgent risks to public health or safety, must be in writing (mail, email, fax or hand-delivered) with your name, address and phone, and the nature and exact location.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, How to make a Complaint](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "Phone: 250-427-9663" … "E-mail: bylaw@kimberley.ca" … "must be in writing (standard mail, email, fax or hand delivered)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. The City page lists no after-hours noise line.
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket, first / later offence: disturbing noise (s. 6.1), amplified sound, disturbing vehicle sound, or construction noise when prohibited $200 / $500. Animal that disturbs $150 / $300. Lawn equipment when prohibited $150 / $300. Loading trucks at night or idling $100 / $200.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021, Schedule 9](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479)
  - Official wording: "Cause disturbing noise 6.1 $200.00 $500.00" … "Amplification equipment 6.3 (a) $200.00 $500.00" … "Animal which disturbs 6.3 (b) $150.00 $300.00" … "Disturbing vehicle sound 6.3 (c) $200.00 $500.00" … "Motorized lawncare equipment when prohibited 6.3 (e) $150.00 $300.00" … "Construction noise when prohibited 6.3 (g) $200.00 $500.00" … "Idling vehicle 6.4 $100.00 $200.00" … "Load/ Unload Truck between 10:00 p.m and 7:00 a.m. 6.3 (d) $100.00 $200.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, s. 1.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582>), no one may make, cause, permit or continue any noise or sound in the City that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood, the public or anyone nearby. Owners and occupiers must not let their property be used that way. This applies at any hour. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise and no general decibel limit.

## Steps

1. Check the specific hours below.
2. If a neighbour is the problem, the City suggests trying to resolve it with them first.
3. If that fails, complain to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-427-9663 or bylaw@kimberley.ca. Except for urgent public health or safety risks, complaints must be in writing with your name, address and phone number, and the nature and exact location of the problem. Anonymous complaints are not investigated.

## Good to know

- Construction, repair, demolition, excavation or machinery for them: banned before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on any day, unless it causes no disturbing noise.
- Work under a valid building permit between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. is exempt from the noise rules only if the noise is reasonably required for the authorized work. Disturbing noise at any time still breaks the general rule.
- Motorized lawn equipment: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays and statutory holidays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- No loading or unloading trucks from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and no idling for more than 5 consecutive minutes.
- Loud sound equipment, vehicles and barking animals are covered. A noise permit can be applied for.
- Exempt: City operations and emergency services, snow removal after a snow event, lawful business noise in a zone for that activity between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., household equipment such as pool pumps and air conditioners, permitted fireworks, church bells, parades and emergencies.
- Municipal tickets, first or later offence: disturbing noise, amplified sound, disturbing vehicle sound, or construction noise when prohibited $200 or $500; animal that disturbs $150 or $300; lawn equipment when prohibited $150 or $300; night truck loading or idling $100 or $200.
- The City page lists no after-hours noise line.

## Official forms and pages

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/unsightly-property.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)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/noise-rules.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/noise-rules.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/noise-rules.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/noise-rules.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/noise-rules.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Kimberley unsightly property rules and how to report
question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Kimberley?"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
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# Kimberley unsightly property rules and how to report

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

**Short answer:** Send the City of Kimberley's Bylaw Enforcement Officer a written complaint with your name, address, phone number and the property's location. Under the Good Neighbour Bylaw, owners and occupiers must not let property become unsightly, and grass and weeds over 10 cm are banned.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Municipal ticket, first or later offence: unsightly property $250 or $500; overgrown grass or weeds $100 or $200; graffiti, dumping rubbish or abandoning a vehicle $250 or $500. The City may bill its clean-up costs to the owner.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-427-9663
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must not let property become or stay unsightly: graffiti, accumulated filth, rubbish or discarded materials, untidy building materials, dead or uncontrolled landscaping, derelict vehicles or structures, standing water, pests. Grass and weeds over 10 cm are banned.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, ss. 8.1, 8.7](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
  - Official wording: "No Owner or Occupier of Real Property shall cause, suffer or permit:" … "the property to become or remain unsightly;" … "any Derelict Vehicle to be placed, parked, or stored on the property, unless" … "No Owner or Occupier of Real Property shall allow Grass or weeds on his or her Real" … "Property to exceed a height of 10 centimetres."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to report:** Contact the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-427-9663, bylaw@kimberley.ca. Complaints (except urgent safety risks) must be in writing with your name, address, phone, and the nature and specific location of the problem. Anonymous complaints will not be investigated.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, How to make a Complaint](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "All complaints must include the name, address and phone number of the complainant" … "Anonymous complaints will not be investigated." … "Phone: 250-427-9663" … "E-mail: bylaw@kimberley.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What happens next:** The Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue a Compliance Order stating what to fix and a deadline. If it is not met, the City may do the work at the owner's expense; unpaid costs after 30 days can be collected as a debt, and unpaid costs on December 31 are added to property taxes. Council reconsideration must be requested within 10 days.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, ss. 10.4, 10.5, 10.9, 10.13](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
  - Official wording: "the Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue that person a Compliance Order requiring that person" … "the deadline by which the non-compliance must be remedied;" … "at the expense of Owner, Occupier," … "if the costs of doing so are not paid within 30 days of the invoice being delivered" … "unpaid by December 31 of the year in which the requirement was fulfilled," … "ten (1 O days of the Compliance Order being served"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket, first / later offence: property to become unsightly $250 / $500; overgrown grass or weeds $100 / $200; graffiti, dumping rubbish or abandoning a vehicle $250 / $500.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021, Schedule 9](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479)
  - Official wording: "Property to become unsightly 8.1 $250.00 $500.00" … "Place Graffiti - public/ private property 8.2 (a) $250.00 $500.00" … "Deposit rubbish etc on public/ private property 8.2 (b) $250.00 $500.00" … "A.bandon vehicle 8.2 (c) $250.00 $500.00" … "8.7 $100.00 $200.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, s. 1.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
  - Official wording: "City of Kimberley Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582>) says owners and occupiers must not let property become or stay unsightly. That includes graffiti, accumulated filth, rubbish or discarded materials, untidy building materials, dead or uncontrolled landscaping, derelict vehicles or structures, standing water and pests. Grass and weeds over 10 cm are banned, except in xeriscaped areas.

## Steps

1. Note the property address and what is wrong. The City suggests neighbours first try to resolve issues themselves.
2. Send a written complaint to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at bylaw@kimberley.ca, with your name, address, phone number, and the nature and specific location of the problem. Except for urgent safety risks, complaints must be in writing. Anonymous complaints are not investigated.
3. The City's stated approach is voluntary compliance first, through communication and education. Written warnings, municipal tickets, orders and prosecution are also available.

## Good to know

- The officer may issue a Compliance Order saying what to fix and by when. If it is not met, the City may do the work at the owner's expense. Unpaid costs after 30 days can be collected as a debt, and costs unpaid on December 31 are added to property taxes.
- Council reconsideration of an order must be requested within 10 days.
- Industrial or commercial sites may keep accumulations their business requires if they are screened.
- Municipal tickets, first or later offence: unsightly property $250 or $500; overgrown grass or weeds $100 or $200; graffiti, dumping rubbish or abandoning a vehicle $250 or $500.
- Officers may enter property at reasonable times to inspect.

## What you'll need

- Your name, address and phone number
- The address of the property and what the problem is

## Official forms and pages

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/unsightly-property.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/unsightly-property.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/unsightly-property.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/unsightly-property.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/unsightly-property.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)

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question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Kimberley?"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Kimberley backyard fire and burning rules

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

**Short answer:** In Kimberley a recreational fire pit needs a permit from the Fire Department ($50, one time) and an inspection first. Use is allowed only between 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., with clean dry wood. Burning yard debris is unlawful, and permits are suspended during a burn ban.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Recreational fire pit permit: $50 once ($25 if a permit was already in effect before December 31, 2018). Municipal ticket, first or later offence: burning without a permit $200 or $400; burning yard waste $250 or $500; during a burn ban $500 or $1,000.  
**How long:** A permit may take up to 7 working days. It stays valid until the property changes owner or occupant, unless revoked for misuse.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Kimberley Fire Department, 250-427-4114 (Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Email: Fire Department, fire@kimberley.ca
- In person: Kimberley Fire Department (hand delivery or mail of application), 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** Yes, by permit only. A recreational fire pit must be inspected and approved, may be used only between 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., and may burn only clean dry wood. The Fire Department can order a fire pit shut down if its smoke is a nuisance. Size and distance limits are in a diagram not available as text.
  - Source: [Recreational Fire Pit Application and FAQ, Fire Pits FAQ](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/60795)
  - Official wording: "Yes, by permit only." … "fire pits can only be operated between the hours of 3:30 pm until 11:00 pm." … "No, only clean dry wood must be used." … "you will be ordered to discontinue the use of the fire pit." … "prior to issuing a permit your fire pit must be inspected"
  - Source: [Outdoor Burning, Page text](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/emergency/fire-services/outdoor-burning)
  - Official wording: "All approved burning within the City of Kimberley must be supervised at all times"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Burning yard waste:** Burning yard debris is unlawful, as is burning construction materials or burning in an outside barrel, incinerator or outdoor boiler. Land clearing debris and forest fuel management burns need a special permit (bylaw sections 6 and 7). All approved burning must be supervised with equipment on site to put the fire out.
  - Source: [Outdoor Burning, Page text](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/emergency/fire-services/outdoor-burning)
  - Official wording: "- Burn yard debris" … "- Burn in an outside barrel, outside incinerator or an outdoor boiler" … "Section 6 – Land Clearing Debris Burn Permit" … "Section 7 – Forest Fuel Management Burn Permit" … "have sufficient equipment on site to extinguish or control the fire."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit:** Yes. A recreational fire pit permit from the Kimberley Fire Department costs a one-time $50 ($25 if a permit was already in effect before December 31, 2018). It is valid until the property changes owner or occupant, unless revoked for misuse. The pit is inspected first; renters need the owner's written authorization.
  - Source: [Outdoor Burning, Page text](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/emergency/fire-services/outdoor-burning)
  - Official wording: "one-time fee of $50 for a new permit (or $25 for a permit issued prior to December 31, 2018)" … "remain valid until a change in property ownership or occupant, unless revoked for misuse."
  - Source: [Recreational Fire Pit Application and FAQ](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/60795)
  - Official wording: "$50.00 New Permit Application" … "Permits now only expire when there is a change in ownership or occupant." … "the fire department requires written confirmation from the homeowner" … "Kimberley Fire Department"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fire bans:** The City follows the Province's recommendations on open burning bans. During a ban, fire pit permits are suspended until it is lifted. The City posts bans on kimberley.ca and Facebook and emails permit holders, but it is the permit holder's responsibility to check that no ban is in place.
  - Source: [Recreational Fire Pit Application and FAQ, Fire Pits FAQ (page 4)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/60795)
  - Official wording: "The City of Kimberley follows recommendations by the Province regarding open burning" … "During fire bans fire pit permits will be suspended until the ban is lifted." … "The City posts fire ban information on www.Kimberley.ca and on its Facebook page." … "it is your responsibility to ensure that there are no bans in place."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Instead of burning:** Yard waste goes in the green organics cart at the curb. Yard and garden waste can also be taken to the Kimberley Transfer Station, 800 Jim Ogilvie Way.
  - Source: [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics)
  - Official wording: "Accepts organic waste such as food scraps, bones, yard waste"
  - Source: [Kimberley Transfer Station, Regional District of East Kootenay, Services list](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/kimberley_transfer_station/)
  - Official wording: "Yard and Garden Waste" … "The Kimberley Transfer Station is located at 800 Jim Ogilvie Way."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket, first / later offence: burning without a permit $200 / $400; burning yard waste $250 / $500; non-compliant fire pit, burning outside permitted hours, or an unattended fire pit $200 / $400; burning during a burn ban $500 / $1,000.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021, Schedule 7](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479)
  - Official wording: "Burning without a permit 4.1 $200.00 $400.00" … "Yard waste burninq 4.2 $250.00 $500.00" … "Burning during burn ban 4.4 $500.00 $1,000.00" … "Non-compliant fire pit 8.1 $200.00 $400.00" … "Burning outside of permitted hours $200.00 $400.00" … "Unattended at recreational fire pit 8.1 (I) $200.00 $400.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Open Burning Bylaw No. 2627, 2018
  - Source: [Recreational Fire Pit Application and FAQ, Application form](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/60795)
  - Official wording: "Ref: City of Kimberley Open Burning Bylaw No. 2627, 2018"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City's [Open Burning Bylaw No. 2627, 2018](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/60794>) is a scanned PDF we could not read, so these rules come from the City's Fire Pit FAQ and Outdoor Burning page, which say they follow it.

A recreational fire pit needs a permit. The pit is inspected and approved first. It may be used only between 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and may burn only clean dry wood. The Fire Department can order a fire pit shut down if its smoke is a nuisance. Size and distance limits are in a diagram that is not available as text, so ask the Fire Department. Commercially made fireplaces and chimineas often are not approved.

Burning yard debris is unlawful, as is burning construction materials or burning in an outside barrel, incinerator or outdoor boiler. Land clearing debris and forest fuel management burns need a special permit. For where and when those may happen, ask the Fire Department. All approved burning must be supervised with equipment on site to put the fire out.

## Steps

1. Complete the Recreational Fire Pit Application. If you rent, you need the owner's written authorization.
2. Apply by mail or hand delivery to 340 Spokane Street, with the $50 fee.
3. The Fire Department inspects the pit. The permit may take up to 7 working days.

## Good to know

- The permit is a one-time $50 ($25 if a permit was already in effect before December 31, 2018). It stays valid until the property changes owner or occupant, unless revoked for misuse.
- The City follows the Province's recommendations on open burning bans. During a ban, fire pit permits are suspended until it is lifted. Check kimberley.ca for the current status. The City also posts on Facebook and emails permit holders, but it is the permit holder's job to check that no ban is in place.
- For yard waste, use the green organics cart at the curb, or the Kimberley Transfer Station, 800 Jim Ogilvie Way.
- Municipal tickets, first or later offence: burning without a permit $200 or $400; burning yard waste $250 or $500; non-compliant fire pit, burning outside permitted hours, or an unattended fire pit $200 or $400; burning during a burn ban $500 or $1,000.

## What you'll need

- Completed Recreational Fire Pit Application
- Written authorization from the owner, if you rent

## Official forms and pages

- [Recreational Fire Pit Application and Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/60795)
- [Open Burning Bylaw No. 2627, 2018 (PDF, scanned)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/60794)
- [Outdoor Burning, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/emergency/fire-services/outdoor-burning)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/fireworks.md)
- [Kimberley yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/yard-waste.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/backyard-fire.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/backyard-fire.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/backyard-fire.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/backyard-fire.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-fire.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [Recreational Fire Pit Application and FAQ (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/60795) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Outdoor Burning, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/emergency/fire-services/outdoor-burning) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Garbage, Recycling, and Organics, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/services/environment/garbage-recycling-and-organics) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Kimberley Transfer Station, Regional District of East Kootenay](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/kimberley_transfer_station/) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Kimberley fireworks rules
question: "Can I set off fireworks in Kimberley?"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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owner_body: City of Kimberley
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# Kimberley fireworks rules

**Question:** Can I set off fireworks in Kimberley?

**Short answer:** No. The City of Kimberley's Fire Service Bylaw bans storing, selling, possessing or discharging Low Hazard Fireworks anywhere in the City, at any time. Display Fireworks may be set off only with a Fire Chief permit. In parks, any fireworks need the Fire Chief's written authorization.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Display Fireworks permit $200. Municipal ticket, first or later offence: possessing or discharging fireworks $150 or $300; display fireworks without a permit $250 or $500; storing without a permit $250 or $500; fireworks in a park without authorization $250 or $300.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Kimberley Fire Department, 250-427-4114
- Email: Fire Department, fire@kimberley.ca
- In person: City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8

## Key facts

- **Setting off fireworks:** No. The Fire Service Bylaw bans storing, selling, possessing or discharging Low Hazard Fireworks anywhere in the City, at any time. Display Fireworks may be set off only with a Fire Chief permit. In parks, any fireworks need the Fire Chief's written authorization.
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, s. 28.1, 28.2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/51176)
  - Official wording: "No person shall, at any time, store, sell, possess or discharge Low Hazard" … "Fireworks anywhere within the City." … "A person must not light, set off, discharge or detonate Display Fireworks, unless"
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, s. 5.2(i)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)
  - Official wording: "possess, set fire to, or discharge any fireworks, firecrackers, or other" … "explosives without the written authorization from the Fire Chief;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Selling fireworks:** No. Selling, storing or possessing Low Hazard Fireworks is banned in the City. Display Fireworks may be sold, given or traded only to a person showing a valid Fire Chief permit.
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, ss. 28.1, 28.5](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/51176)
  - Official wording: "No person shall, at any time, store, sell, possess or discharge Low Hazard" … "No person shall offer for sale, sell, give or trade any Display Fireworks to any"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What counts as fireworks:** "Fireworks" includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes and other explosive products. "Display Fireworks" are high-hazard articles for professionals, such as aerial shells, cakes, roman candles, waterfalls, lances and wheels. "Low Hazard Fireworks" is not defined.
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, s. 2.1 definitions](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/51176)
  - Official wording: "Display Fireworks means high-hazard firework articles designed for use by" … "professionals. These articles include items such as aerial" … "includes, without limitations, cannon crackers, fireballs," … "firecrackers, mines, roman candles, skyrockets, squibs,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit:** A person who will supervise the display and holds a valid Fireworks Operator Certificate from Natural Resources Canada may apply to the Fire Chief for a Display Fireworks permit on the prescribed form. The fee is $200.
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, ss. 28.2, 28.4; Schedule B](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/51176)
  - Official wording: "pay any applicable fee as set out in Schedule" … "must also possess a valid Fireworks Operator Certificate issued by" … "Natural Resources Canada." … "Permit for Use of High Hazard Fireworks $200.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Municipal ticket, first / later offence: possessing or discharging fireworks $150 / $300; setting off display fireworks without a permit $250 / $500; storing fireworks without a permit $250 / $500. Fireworks in a park without Fire Chief authorization: $250 / $300.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021, Schedule 6](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479)
  - Official wording: "Possession or discharge of fireworks 28.1 $150.00 $300.00" … "Possession or set off of display of 28.2 $250.00 $500.00" … "Storage of fireworks without permit 28.6 $250.00 $500.00"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021, Schedule 9](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479)
  - Official wording: "Possess or use fireworks or explosives 5.2 (i) $250.00 $300.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Fire Service Bylaw No. 2595, 2017 (s. 28)
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, s. 1.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/51176)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as the Fire Service Bylaw No. 2595, 2017."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Fire Service Bylaw No. 2595, 2017](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/51176>), nobody may store, sell, possess or discharge Low Hazard Fireworks anywhere in the City, at any time. No Halloween or holiday exception appears in the bylaw. The bylaw does not define "Low Hazard Fireworks" and does not mention sparklers, so ask the Fire Department about those.

Display Fireworks (high-hazard articles for professionals, such as aerial shells, cakes, roman candles, waterfalls, lances and wheels) may be set off only with a permit from the Fire Chief. "Fireworks" in the bylaw includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes and other explosive products.

## Steps

1. A person who will supervise the display and holds a valid Fireworks Operator Certificate from Natural Resources Canada applies to the Fire Chief on the prescribed form.
2. Pay the $200 fee.
3. Display Fireworks may be sold, given or traded only to a person showing a valid Fire Chief permit.

## Good to know

- In parks, the [Good Neighbour Bylaw](<https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582>) requires the Fire Chief's written authorization for any fireworks.
- Storing or displaying any fireworks needs a valid permit and compliance with the Explosives Act. The Fire Chief may rescind a permit.
- Municipal tickets, first or later offence: possessing or discharging fireworks $150 or $300; setting off display fireworks without a permit $250 or $500; storing fireworks without a permit $250 or $500; fireworks in a park without Fire Chief authorization $250 or $300.

## What you'll need

- Valid Fireworks Operator Certificate from Natural Resources Canada (display fireworks)

## Official forms and pages

- [Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/51176)
- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/backyard-fire.md)
- [Kimberley noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/noise-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/fireworks.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/fireworks.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/fireworks.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/fireworks.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fireworks.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/fireworks.md)

## Sources

- [Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/51176) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/93582) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/81479) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "Kimberley business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a business licence in Kimberley, and how do I get one?"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
category: Starting and running a business
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of Kimberley
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# Kimberley business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Anyone carrying on business in the City of Kimberley, or advertising that they will, needs a valid City business licence. Fill in Business Licence Application Form A and email it to info@kimberley.ca or bring it to City Hall, 340 Spokane Street.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Set by type of business in Schedule B of Bylaw 1325: for example $25 for non-profits and clubs, $50 for most personal services, and $100 for restaurants, professional services and contractors.  
**How long:** Licences run for the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. The City does not state how long a new application takes.  
**Where:**
- Email: Email the completed form, info@kimberley.ca
- In person: Kimberley City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8
- Phone: City Hall, 250-427-5311

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on business in the City, or advertising that they are willing to, must hold a valid licence; the City page says all businesses located in or providing services within the City need one. A separate licence is needed for each business and each premises.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), s. 1(a)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615)
  - Official wording: "no person shall" … "carry on any business, advertise, call or in any manner suggest that" … "holder of a valid and subsisting licence"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), s. 4(g)-(h)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615)
  - Official wording: "obtain a separate licence for each business," … "each premise shall be deemed to be a separate business."
  - Source: [Business Licenses](https://www.kimberley.ca/business/resources/business-licenses)
  - Official wording: "All businesses located in or providing services within City of Kimberley boundaries must be in possession of a valid business license."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** Set by category in Bylaw 1325 Schedule B: for example $50 for most personal services, repair, arts and wholesale; $100 for restaurants, professional services, contractors and retail under 5,000 sq ft ($150 over); $50 minimum for hotels ($4 per room); $25 for non-profits and clubs.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, Schedule B](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/468)
  - Official wording: "Cafes, Coffee shops, Restaurants" … "$100.00" … "Under 5000 sqft" … "$100.00" … "Over 5000 sqft" … "$150.00" … "Non-Profits" … "$25.00" … "Hotels, Motels" … "$4.00 per room"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to apply:** Complete the Business Licence Application Form A and email it to info@kimberley.ca or bring it to City Hall, 340 Spokane Street. Staff sign off from Planning, Building, Fire, Bylaw Enforcement and Health. The Licence Inspector grants a licence only if the applicant complies with building, zoning, health, sanitation and business bylaws.
  - Source: [Business Licenses](https://www.kimberley.ca/business/resources/business-licenses)
  - Official wording: "Download the City’s Business License Application Form or pick one up at City Hall, 340 Spokane Street."
  - Source: [Business Licence Application Form A](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/678)
  - Official wording: "Email completed form to:" … "info@kimberley.ca" … "Planning" … "Building" … "Inspector" … "Fire" … "Department"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), s. 6(a)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615)
  - Official wording: "complied with the requirements of the" … "bylaws of the municipality regulating building, zoning, health," … "sanitation and business"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Licences run for the calendar year (January 1 to December 31) and must be renewed before the start of each licensing period. A business that becomes liable to be licensed after July 31 pays half the annual fee.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), s. 4(b), 1(a)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615)
  - Official wording: "licences shall be issued on an annual basis and shall run for a calendar year." … "it shall be encumbent upon each person to renew" … "such licence prior to the beginning of each licencing period" … "a person who becomes liable to be licenced after the 31st day of July in any year, shall pay one-half of"
  - Source: [Business Licenses](https://www.kimberley.ca/business/resources/business-licenses)
  - Official wording: "2026 Business License renewals are due January 31, 2026."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Inter-community licence:** Yes. Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 2552, 2016: an add-on to a regular Kimberley or Cranbrook licence that lets mobile businesses operate in both. Fee not stated in readable official text; see the bylaw or ask the City.
  - Source: [Business Licenses](https://www.kimberley.ca/business/resources/business-licenses)
  - Official wording: "mobile businesses can operate in Kimberley and Cranbrook without having to apply for businesses licences from both municipalities." … "Inter-Community Business License Bylaw No. 2552, 2016"
  - Source: [Public hearing statement, Oct. 24, 2016, Oct. 24, 2016 public hearing statement](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41169/)
  - Official wording: "A business will be required to purchase a regular license in either Kimberley or" … "An Inter-Community Business license is an add-on to a municipal business"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** $100 for no business licence (MTI Bylaw 2540, Schedule 4, Business Bylaw No. 1325 s. 1(a)); $100 for no separate licence; $50 for failing to produce a licence.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, Schedule 4](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089)
  - Official wording: "No business licence" … "1 (a)" … "100" … "Fail to produce licence" … "No separate licence"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Kimberley Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (consolidated for convenience June 10, 2013); Schedule B sets fees.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), title](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615)
  - Official wording: "BYLAW NO. 1325" … "KIMBERLEY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW, 1979" … "Consolidated for" … "Convenience Only: June 10, 2013"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under [Business Licence Bylaw 1325](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615), no one may carry on business in Kimberley, or advertise that they are willing to, without a valid licence. The City page says all businesses located in or providing services within the City need one. A separate licence is needed for each business and each premises.

## Steps

1. Fill in Business Licence Application Form A.
2. Email it to info@kimberley.ca or bring it to City Hall. Staff from Planning, Building, Fire, Bylaw Enforcement and Health sign off. The Licence Inspector grants a licence only if you comply with building, zoning, health, sanitation and business bylaws.
3. Pay the fee for your business category. Fees are in Schedule B of the bylaw: for example $50 for most personal services, repair, arts and wholesale; $100 for restaurants, professional services, contractors and retail under 5,000 sq ft ($150 over); $50 minimum for hotels ($4 per room); $25 for non-profits and clubs.
4. A sign permit is required before you put up business signage.

## Good to know

- Renewal: licences must be renewed before the start of each licensing period (January 1). A business that becomes liable after July 31 pays half the annual fee. This is from the bylaw; check the City page for current renewal dates.
- Inter-community licence: Bylaw 2552, 2016 offers an add-on to a regular Kimberley or Cranbrook licence so mobile businesses can operate in both. The fee is not found in readable official text; ask the City.
- Fines: a ticket for no business licence is $100; failing to produce a licence is $50.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licence Application Form A (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/678)
- [Business Licences, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/business/resources/business-licenses)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/home-based-business.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/business-licence.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/business-licence.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/business-licence.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/business-licence.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/business-licence.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licenses, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/business/resources/business-licenses) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Application Form A (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/678) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, Schedule B (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/468) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, Schedule 4 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/37089) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Public hearing statement, Oct. 24, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/41169/) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Kimberley home-based business rules
question: "Can I run a business from my home?"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
category: Starting and running a business
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of Kimberley
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# Kimberley home-based business rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes. In Kimberley, Zoning Bylaw 1850 allows class 3 home businesses (residents only, no customer visits) in all zones, and class 1 or class 2 depending on your zone. You also need a City business licence. Vehicle repair is not allowed.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** The business licence fee for your type of business (Bylaw 1325 Schedule B); there is no separate home-based category.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Planning Services, 250-427-5311
- Email: Planning Services, planning@kimberley.ca
- Email: Send the completed licence form, info@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes. Class 3 (residents only, no customer visits or extra traffic) is allowed in all zones. Class 1 (residents only) is allowed in RL, RM-A, RM-B, RM-C, RM-D, RMHP, DMU-2 and CD-6; class 2 (plus up to two non-resident employees) in RS, RSMH, RSTA and CD-5. Alpine Resort Bylaw 2016 has its own zones.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF, consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 3.04](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "Classification 2 - An occupation, service, profession or craft which is clearly" … "residents of the dwelling unit plus no more than two (2) non-resident" … "assistants or employees" … "(c) home based business (classification 1)" … "(c) home based business (classification 2) only as an accessory use to the" … "(c) home based business (classification 3)"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF, consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.03(2)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "The following uses are permitted in all Zones" … "home based business (classification 3)"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF, consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.04(3)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "home based business (classification 2) only as an accessory use to the" … "principal dwelling unit of a single unit dwelling or duplex dwelling;"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF, consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.03(3)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "home based business (classification 1);"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Business licence:** Yes. All businesses in Kimberley need a business licence. Fees are set by business category in the Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325 Schedule B; there is no separate home-based category, so the fee is that of the type of business (for example $50 for many personal and repair services, $100 for professional services and contractors, $50 bed and breakfast).
  - Source: [Business Licenses](https://www.kimberley.ca/business/resources/business-licenses)
  - Official wording: "All businesses located in or providing services within City of Kimberley boundaries must be in possession of a valid business license."
  - Source: [Business Licence Fee Schedule, Bylaw 1325 Schedule B](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/468)
  - Official wording: "Bed & Breakfasts" … "$50.00" … "Accountants" … "$100.00" … "Beauty Salons or Hairdressers" … "$50.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits:** No offensive noise, traffic, smoke, dust or odour; carried on wholly inside the dwelling or an accessory building; no exterior display or sign except under a sign permit; no parking in the required front yard except on a paved driveway; no more than weekly commercial delivery; only sales of goods made on the property. Employees: residents only (class 1, 3); class 2 adds up to two non-residents. No floor-area cap.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF, consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.07](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "It shall be carried on wholly within the dwelling unit or within an accessory building." … "There shall be no exterior indication of the home-based business either by" … "signage authorized under a valid sign permit." … "Parking for a home-based business shall not be located in the required front" … "more than weekly delivery by a commercial vehicle or trailer." … "Only retail sales of products or goods produced or fabricated on the property" … "residents of the dwelling unit plus no more than two (2) non-resident" … "(5) Materials and commodities shall not be delivered to or from the residence in"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Businesses not allowed:** Vehicle repair is excluded from all three classes. Class 3 excludes customer or client visits and extra traffic. Retail sales are limited to goods made on the property.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF, consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 3.04](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "but does not include the repair of vehicles." … "does not include the visitation of" … "customers or clients, the generation of additional traffic, or the repair of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Kimberley Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (s. 3.04 definitions, s. 4.07 home based businesses) and Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF, consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 4.07](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "A home based business, where permitted by this Bylaw, shall be in compliance with"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), title](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615)
  - Official wording: "KIMBERLEY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW, 1979"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

[Zoning Bylaw 1850](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) defines three classes of home business, and a [business licence](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615) is still required. Class 3 (residents only, no customer or client visits or extra traffic) is allowed in all zones. Class 1 (residents only) is allowed in RL, RM-A, RM-B, RM-C, RM-D, RMHP, DMU-2 and CD-6. Class 2 (residents plus up to two non-resident employees) is allowed in RS, RSMH, RSTA and CD-5. The Alpine Resort area has its own zoning bylaw, so ask Planning there.

## Steps

1. Ask Planning Services which class your zone allows.
2. Complete Business Licence Application Form A. It asks for the total gross area of the home and the floor space the business uses.
3. Email it to info@kimberley.ca or take it to City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, and pay the fee for your type of business. Examples from Schedule B: $50 for many personal and repair services, $100 for professional services and contractors, $50 for a bed and breakfast.

## Good to know

- The business must be carried on wholly inside the dwelling or an accessory building, with no offensive noise, traffic, smoke, dust or odour.
- No exterior display or sign except under a sign permit.
- No parking in the required front yard except on a paved driveway.
- Commercial deliveries no more than weekly.
- Only goods made on the property may be sold.
- Vehicle repair is excluded from all three classes. The bylaw sets no floor-area cap.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licence Application Form A (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/678)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF, consolidated January 14, 2026)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615)

## Related questions

- [Kimberley business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/business-licence.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/home-based-business.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/home-based-business.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/home-based-business.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/home-based-business.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/home-based-business.md)
- [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (PDF, consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licenses, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/business/resources/business-licenses) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Application Form A (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/678) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=615) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Fee Schedule, Bylaw 1325 Schedule B (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/468) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Kimberley short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

**Short answer:** In Kimberley you need a City licence for each short-term rental unit ($300 a year), and rentals are allowed only where zoning permits. You must also register with the Province. Kimberley and the Kimberley Alpine Resort are exempt from the provincial principal-residence rule.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Kimberley, https://www.kimberley.ca)  
**Cost:** Unit licence $300 a year; $50 to name a Responsible Person other than the owner; short-term rental manager licence $75 a year.  
**How long:** Licences are for the calendar year. The bylaw says renew before January 15; the City page says before January 1.  
**Where:**
- Email: Submit applications, srcashier@kimberley.ca
- In person: City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8
- Phone: Short-term rental complaint hotline, (778) 745-0434
- Email: Planning (zoning questions), planning@kimberley.ca

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Only where zoning allows, with a licence. Bylaw 1850: bed and breakfast (operator's principal residence, up to four bedrooms) in RS; tourist accommodation in RSTA, RMTA-1/2, DMU-2 (max two units) and some CD zones. Alpine Resort Bylaw 2016: RRSTA, RTA and lodge-type zones. Check your zone.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 3.04](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "BED AND BREAKFAST means the use of a single unit dwelling that includes:" … "not more than four bedrooms" … "the use of the dwelling as the principle residence of the bed and breakfast"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.04B(3)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "tourist accommodation only as an accessory use to the principal dwelling unit" … "of a single unit dwelling;"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.04(3)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "bed and breakfast as an accessory use to the principal dwelling unit of a single"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.06(1)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "multiple unit dwellings may be used for" … "tourist accommodation when such dwellings are not occupied for residential use."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.09C(7)(b)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "Tourist accommodations are limited to a maximum of two (2) units per parcel"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.25 CD-6](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
  - Official wording: "Tourist accommodation may only be permitted as an accessory use"
  - Source: [Short-Term Rentals](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/projects/short-term-rentals)
  - Official wording: "The City of Kimberley currently allows short-term rentals in several of its neighbourhoods, most of which are located in the area surrounding the alpine resort."
  - Source: [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026), s. 7.11A RRSTA(9)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475)
  - Official wording: "A single unit dwelling may be used for tourist accommodation of not more than eight guests when not occupied for residential use."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Business licence:** Yes. A licence is required for each short-term rental unit: $300 per year, plus $50 to designate a Responsible Person other than the owner; a Short-Term Rental Manager licence is $75 per year. Calendar-year licences; the bylaw says renew before January 15, the City page says before January 1. The operator must own the property. (Sources differ: The City page says renewals are due before January 1 and that 2025 renewals were due January 15, 2026; the bylaw says January 15. First-year fee may be pro-rated quarterly if liable after February 1 (s. 6.4). Strata approval and proof of principal residence (B&B zones) are required with the application.)
  - Source: [Short-Term Rental Unit Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2697, 2021, s. 6.3, 6.5](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/88262)
  - Official wording: "Short-Term Rental Unit" … "$300 per annum plus $50 to designate a Responsible" … "Short-Term Rental Manager" … "$75 per annum" … "A Person must not carry on business as an Operator unless the Person holds" … "prior to January 15 of the following year." … "Short-Term Rental Manager $75 per annum"
  - Source: [Short-Term Rental Unit Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2697, 2021, s. 6.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/88262)
  - Official wording: "prior to January 15 of the following year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Provincial registration:** Yes. Provincial registration applies to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, even where a local licence is held. Kimberley is on the Province's exempt list for the principal residence requirement (not for registration), as is Kimberley Alpine Resort, so hosts need not use their principal residence under the provincial rule; the City's own bylaw still requires B&B operators to live there.
  - Source: [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Business licence exemptions](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, regardless of whether a local business licence is required."
  - Source: [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "must register with the Short-Term Rental Registry, but are exempt from the principal residence requirement:" … "Communities under 10,000 population and ski resort areas"
  - Source: [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC, List of exempt communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement" … "Kimberley Kitimat Ladysmith" … "Kimberley Alpine Resort"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Operating rules:** Display the licence, floor plan and Responsible Person's name and phone in the entryway; include the licence number, approved habitable room count and maximum occupancy in all advertising; no more than 12 guests and one booking at a time; Responsible Person reachable 24 hours and on site within 2 hours of a request; notify neighbours; keep a guest registry; parking per zoning; no sleeping in vehicles or tents.
  - Source: [Short-Term Rental Unit Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2697, 2021, ss. 7.1, 8.5, 9.1, 9.2](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/88262)
  - Official wording: "includes the licence number of a valid licence issued for that premises" … "approved maximum occupancy." … "within" … "two hours of being requested" … "ensure no more than twelve (12) Guests are present at the Short Term" … "ensure no more than one booking is permitted within the Short-Term" … "notify neighboring property owners and residents on all adjacent sides" … "keep a written registry of all Guests" … "rent out any habitable room or provide any sleeping accommodation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Not confirmed. No ticket amount for short-term rentals is stated.
- **Bylaw:** Short-Term Rental Unit Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2697, 2021 (adopted Nov. 8, 2021); Zoning Bylaw No. 1850 and Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016.
  - Source: [Short-Term Rental Unit Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2697, 2021, s. 1.1](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/88262)
  - Official wording: "Short-Term Rental Unit Business" … "Licence and Regulation Bylaw, No. 2697, 2021"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

[Bylaw 2697](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/88262) requires a licence for each short-term rental unit, meaning a dwelling unit rented for less than 28 days. Rentals are allowed only where zoning permits. Under [Zoning Bylaw 1850](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474): a bed and breakfast (the operator's principal residence, up to four bedrooms) in RS, and tourist accommodation in RSTA, RMTA-1 and 2, DMU-2 (maximum two units) and some CD zones. The [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw 2016](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475) covers the resort area: RRSTA, RTA and lodge-type zones. Check your zone with Planning.

## Steps

1. Ask Planning (planning@kimberley.ca) whether your zone allows it. The operator must own the property.
2. Complete the unit application or renewal form, with proof of ownership, strata approval if any, and a floor plan. B&B operators also show proof of principal residence.
3. Email it to srcashier@kimberley.ca or take it to City Hall, and pay $300.
4. Register with the Province as well. Provincial registration applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days, even with a local licence.

## Good to know

- Province: Kimberley and the Kimberley Alpine Resort are on the exempt list for the principal-residence rule, so that rule does not apply. Registration still does. The City's bylaw still requires B&B operators to live in the unit.
- Rules: display the licence, floor plan and Responsible Person's name and phone in the entryway; put the licence number, approved habitable rooms and maximum occupancy in every advertisement; no more than 12 guests and one booking at a time; the Responsible Person must be reachable 24 hours and on site within 2 hours of a request; keep a guest registry; no sleeping in vehicles or tents.
- A first-year fee may be pro-rated quarterly if you become liable after February 1.
- Renewal: the bylaw says before January 15 and the City page says before January 1. Confirm with the City.
- Fines: Bylaw 2697 says a violation is liable to the ticket bylaw fine and, on conviction, up to $50,000, up to 6 months in prison, or both. No ticket amount for short-term rentals is stated.
- Report a problem rental at (778) 745-0434.

## What you'll need

- Proof of ownership of the property
- For a bed and breakfast, proof that the unit is your principal residence
- Strata approval, if the property is in a strata
- Floor plan

## Official forms and pages

- [Short-Term Rentals page](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/projects/short-term-rentals)
- [Short-Term Rental Unit Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2697, 2021 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/88262)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474)
- [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016 (PDF)](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/short-term-rental.md)
- [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/short-term-rental.md)
- [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/short-term-rental.md)
- [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/short-term-rental.md)
- [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/short-term-rental.md)
- [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Short-Term Rental Unit Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2697, 2021 (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/88262) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Short-Term Rentals, City of Kimberley](https://www.kimberley.ca/development/projects/short-term-rentals) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026) (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Jan. 14, 2026) (PDF), City of Kimberley](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-05)

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