# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Lions Bay --- title: "Lions Bay building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit in Lions Bay, and how do I apply?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit.json" --- # Lions Bay building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit in Lions Bay, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay you need a Village building permit before you build, repair or alter a building or structure, move or demolish one, or install a wood-burning appliance. Get the application form from the Village Office or the Village's Forms & Applications page and submit it with plans. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** A $150 application processing fee plus a permit fee based on the value of the work. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. An application expires 180 days after it is complete if no permit has been issued, unless the delay was the Village's. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Building Services, 604-921-9333 ext. 1009 - Email: Building Services, building@lionsbay.ca ## Key facts - **Needed for:** A permit is needed before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure (including a retaining wall or pool structure), moving or demolishing one, occupying a new building, building a masonry fireplace or installing a wood-burning appliance, or changing a building's use or occupancy. The Village adds: new construction, additions, finishing a basement, decks, gazebos, pools. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 7.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "constructing, repairing, or altering a building or structure, including a retaining wall" … "moving a building or structure into or within the Village;" … "demolishing a building or structure;" … "constructing a masonry fireplace or installing a wood-burning appliance or" … "changing the use or occupancy of a building," - Source: [Building Permits, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) - Official wording: "Building permits are required for all new construction, temporary buildings and for alterations to existing construction." … "Building a deck or gazebo" … "Construction of a swimming pool" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not needed for:** The Building Bylaw does not apply to a fence (except retaining walls), an accessory building under 10 m², a trellis, an arbour, or a wall supporting soil under 1.22 m high on a single-family residential parcel. Work that needs no permit must still follow bylaws and the BC Building Code. (Sources differ: Conflict: the Village's Building Permits page says a retaining wall over 1.2 m 'requires a professional engineering design but no permit required'. Bylaw s. 11.1 says no one may construct or structurally repair a retaining wall without a building permit (with the s. 3.3(c) exemption for walls under 1.22 m). The bylaw is followed.) - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 3.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "except as set out in Part 11: of this bylaw, a fence;" … "an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 square metres;" … "a trellis, an arbour, a wall supporting soil that is less than 1.22 metres in height," … "or other similar landscape structures on a parcel zoned for single-family residential" - Source: [Building Permits, Note](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) - Official wording: "Work that does not require a permit, must comply with Municipal Bylaws and the BC Building Code." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Get the Building Permit Application Form from the Village Office or the Village's Forms & Applications page, and submit it with plans and supporting documents. The permit must be issued before work starts. The Village takes cash, cheque or debit in person, no credit cards. - Source: [Building Permits, How to Obtain a Permit](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) - Official wording: "The permit must be obtained before commencing work on the project." … "Permit forms can be obtained through the Village Office or online." - Source: [Forms & Applications, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - Official wording: "The Village does not accept credit cards." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What to submit:** A simple-building application needs: the signed application form, the owner's acknowledgement and undertaking (Appendix A), a title search made within 30 days, a BC land surveyor's survey plan (may be waived), and a site plan. Complex buildings also need a code compliance summary and drawings by registered professionals. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 10.2, 10.4](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "be accompanied by the owner’s acknowledgment of responsibility and" … "include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within 30 days of" … "include a copy of a survey plan prepared by a British Columbia land surveyor" … "include a building code compliance summary including the applicable edition of" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The official pages do not state this detail. - **Inspections:** Inspections must be scheduled in advance: call Building Services at (604) 921-9333 in office hours, leave a voice message after hours, or use the online request form. The Building Bylaw requires at least two days' notice to the building official. - Source: [Scheduling an Inspection, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/scheduling-inspection) - Official wording: "Building inspections must be scheduled in advance." … "contact Building Services at (604) 921-9333 during normal office hours." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 10.29](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Every owner or constructor shall give at least two days’ notice to the building official to" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Building Services: building@lionsbay.ca, (604) 921-9333 ext. 1009. Village Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Source: [Building Services contact](https://www.lionsbay.ca/contact/building-services) - Official wording: "Phone number: (604) 921-9333 ext. 1009" … "Email address: building@lionsbay.ca" - Source: [Village Office | The Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/corporate-services/village-office) - Official wording: "The office is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay checks your plans against the BC Building Code, the zoning rules and its [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf), then inspects the work. The permit must be issued before work starts. A permit is needed to construct, repair or alter a building or structure (including a retaining wall or pool structure), move or demolish one, occupy a new building, build a masonry fireplace or install a wood-burning appliance, or change a building's use. The Village lists new construction, additions, finishing a basement, decks, gazebos and pools. If your site is in a development permit area under the Official Community Plan, a development permit is needed first. ## Steps 1. Talk to Building Services before you start to confirm what your project needs. 2. Get the Building Permit Application Form from the Village Office or the Forms & Applications page. 3. Submit it with plans and supporting documents. For a simple building this means the signed form, the owner's acknowledgement and undertaking, a title search made within 30 days, a survey plan by a BC land surveyor (it may be waived) and a site plan. Complex buildings also need a code compliance summary and drawings by registered professionals. 4. Pay the fees at the Village Office by cash, cheque or debit. Credit cards are not accepted. 5. Book inspections as work progresses. ## Good to know - Not covered by the Building Bylaw: a fence (except a retaining wall), an accessory building under 10 m², a trellis, an arbour, or a wall holding back soil under 1.22 m high on a single-family parcel. Work that needs no permit must still follow bylaws and the BC Building Code. - Inspections: call 604-921-9333 in office hours, leave a voice message after hours, or use the online request form. The bylaw requires at least two days' notice. - An agent needs the Agent Authorization Form to act for the owner. - The Village's page calls for a permit on retaining walls over 1.2 m differently from the bylaw (see above). Confirm with Building Services. ## Official forms and pages - [Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit-fees.md) - [Lions Bay permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Lions Bay fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fence-rules.md) - [Lions Bay secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/secondary-suite.md) - [Lions Bay zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/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) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/building-permit.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/building-permit.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/building-permit.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Permits, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) (read 2026-11-08) - [Scheduling an Inspection, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/scheduling-inspection) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Services contact, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/contact/building-services) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Village Office | The Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/corporate-services/village-office) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Lions Bay fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Lions Bay, and how high can it be?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fence-rules.json" --- # Lions Bay fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Lions Bay, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay a fence does not need a building permit, because the Building Bylaw does not apply to fences (retaining walls are the exception). The Zoning Bylaw says no fence may exceed 1.9 metres in height, and sets a lower 0.9 m limit near corners. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** No fee for a fence. A retaining wall needs a permit; see the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** Not applicable for a fence. **Where:** - Phone: Building Services, 604-921-9333 ext. 1009 - Email: Building Services, building@lionsbay.ca ## Key facts - **Permit:** No building permit: the Building Bylaw does not apply to a fence, except retaining walls (Part 11). A BC land surveyor must confirm siting where a fence or wall will be within 1 m of a property line. A retaining wall over 1.2 m needs a site alteration permit, site plan, geotechnical report and engineer's Letters of Assurance. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 3.3(a)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "except as set out in Part 11: of this bylaw, a fence;" - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.10.3, 4.10.4](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "confirmation of siting by a British Columbia Land Surveyor (BCLS) is required where a" … "fence or wall will be located within one metre of a property line;" … "a site alteration permit, site plan, geotechnical report, and engineer’s Letters of" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, front yard:** The Zoning Bylaw sets no separate front yard height. The general limit applies: no fence may exceed 1.9 metres in height (except near intersections, see below). - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.10.2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "no fence shall exceed 1.9 metres in height;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, side and rear yards:** No fence may exceed 1.9 metres in height, in any yard. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.10.2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "no fence shall exceed 1.9 metres in height;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** On a parcel at a street intersection in any zone, no fence, retaining wall, wall, hedge or other obstruction to the line of vision may be higher than 0.9 m above the road centre point within 4.5 m of the corner of the parcel. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.11](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "no fence," … "retaining wall, wall, hedge or other obstruction to the line of vision shall be allowed at a greater" … "height than 0.9 metres above the established elevation of the" … "a = 4.5 metres" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other rules:** Height is measured from the average finished grade within 0.9 m of both sides. 'Fence' includes an arbour, archway, gate, pergola, screen, trellis and wall. Retaining walls 1.2 m or more need a registered professional's design and field review. Pools, spas and hot tubs need a fence at least 1.22 m high with a self-closing, self-latching gate (a hot tub may use a locking cover). Fences are exempt from siting rules. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.10, 4.7.3, definitions](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "the height of a fence or wall shall be determined by measurement from the average" … "fence includes arbor, archway, gate, pergola, screen, trellis and wall;" … "a registered professional shall supervise the design and construction of a retaining wall" … "The following are exempted from the siting regulations:" … "fences," - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, Building Bylaw 649, s. 13.2 to 13.4](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "having a minimum height of 1.22 metres and no openings other than gates greater" … "a self-closing and self-latching gate designed and constructed or installed so as to cause" … "In lieu of a fence, a spa or hot tub may be covered with a locking cover, which would" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, s. 4.10 (fences and retaining walls) and s. 4.11 (visibility). - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Zoning and Development Bylaw No.520, 2017"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay regulates fences in its [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf), sections 4.10 and 4.11. The [Building Bylaw](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) does not apply to a fence, except a retaining wall, so a fence needs no building permit. - **Height:** no fence may exceed 1.9 metres, in any yard. The Zoning Bylaw sets no separate front-yard limit. Height is measured from the average finished grade within 0.9 m of both sides. - **Corner lots:** on a parcel at a street intersection, no fence, wall, hedge or other obstruction to the line of vision may be higher than 0.9 m above the road centre point within 4.5 m of the corner of the parcel. - **What counts:** "fence" includes an arbour, archway, gate, pergola, screen, trellis and wall. ## Steps 1. Check the height rules above, and the corner rule if you are at an intersection. 2. If the fence or wall will be within 1 m of a property line, a BC land surveyor must confirm the siting. 3. If you are building a retaining wall, ask Building Services about the permit (see below). ## Good to know - Retaining walls of 1.2 m or more need a registered professional's design and field review. A retaining wall over 1.2 m needs a site alteration permit, a site plan, a geotechnical report and an engineer's Letters of Assurance. - Pools, spas and hot tubs need a fence at least 1.22 m high with a self-closing, self-latching gate. A hot tub may use a locking cover instead. - The bylaws do not mention barbed wire or electric fences. Ask Building Services. - An owner must not let a fence become unsightly, unstable or unsafe (Good Neighbour Bylaw). - A fence or retaining wall that breaks the bylaw can get a $300 ticket. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit.md) - [Lions Bay permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Lions Bay zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/fence-rules.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/fence-rules.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/fence-rules.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/fence-rules.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/fence-rules.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Services contact, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/contact/building-services) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385 (Consolidation 640) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Lions Bay permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay a deck needs a building permit. A shed, garage or other accessory building needs one if it is 10 m² or more; under 10 m² it does not. Zoning limits still apply to all of them. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Based on the value of the work; see the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **Where:** - Phone: Building Services, 604-921-9333 ext. 1009 - Email: Building Services, building@lionsbay.ca - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Sheds:** A permit is needed for an accessory building, shed or detached garage of 10 m² or more. The Building Bylaw does not apply to an accessory building under 10 m². - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 3.3(b)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 square metres;" - Source: [Building Permits, examples](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) - Official wording: "Adding an accessory building, equipment room, shed, or detached garage more then 10m2" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Decks:** Yes. The Village's Building Permits page lists 'Building a deck or gazebo' as needing a permit. No height threshold is stated, and the Building Bylaw's exemptions (s. 3.3) do not list decks. - Source: [Building Permits, examples](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) - Official wording: "Building a deck or gazebo" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 3.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw does not apply to:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Garages and carports:** A garage or other accessory building of 10 m² or more needs a building permit; one under 10 m² does not. Carports are not named, but any building or structure not exempted by s. 3.3 of the Building Bylaw needs a permit. - Source: [Building Permits, examples](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) - Official wording: "Adding an accessory building, equipment room, shed, or detached garage more then 10m2" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 9.3(c)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "but not for garages, carports, and garden structures;" … "an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 square metres;" … "constructing, repairing, or altering a building or structure, including a retaining wall" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning limits:** RS-1 zone: no more than two accessory buildings or structures per parcel; height up to 3.65 m (4.65 m with a 3-in-12 or steeper roof); combined floor area up to 77 m². Setbacks as for a house: 7.5 m front and rear, 2.4 m side (the Brunswick Beach Overlay Area differs, s. 7.6); a tool shed or greenhouse up to 19 m² may sit in the rear setback. No kitchen; no dwelling use. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 7.10, 7.5, 4.7.4, 4.5](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "No more than two accessory buildings or structures shall be located on a parcel." … "The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 3.65 metres or, where" … "The maximum combined floor area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 77 m2." … "7.5 metres from a front or rear parcel line; or" … "a free standing tool storage shed or" … "An accessory building or structure shall not be used as a dwelling unit." … "Despite sections 7.4, 7.5 and 7.8.2, the following regulations apply to the area outlined in a heavy" … "No building or structure shall be located within:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (s. 3.3); Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (s. 4.5, 4.7, 7.10). - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026”." - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Zoning and Development Bylaw No.520, 2017"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Lions Bay the [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) requires a permit for any building or structure not exempted in section 3.3. The Village's Building Permits page lists "building a deck or gazebo" as needing a permit and states no height below which a deck is exempt. An accessory building, shed or detached garage of 10 m² or more needs a permit. The bylaw does not apply to one under 10 m². Carports are not named, so a carport needs a permit unless it falls under an exemption. ## Steps 1. Check the zoning limits below for your lot. 2. Apply for a building permit (see the building-permit answer) if your project needs one. 3. Book inspections as work progresses. ## Good to know - In the RS-1 (single detached residential) zone, under the [Zoning and Development Bylaw](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf): no more than two accessory buildings or structures per parcel; height up to 3.65 m (4.65 m with a 3-in-12 or steeper roof); combined floor area up to 77 m². - Setbacks are the same as for a house: 7.5 m front and rear, 2.4 m side. A tool shed or greenhouse up to 19 m² may sit in the rear setback. The Brunswick Beach Overlay Area differs. - An accessory building may not have a kitchen or be used as a dwelling. - Other zones have different rules. Ask Building Services. - Required parking is 2 off-street spaces per single detached dwelling, or 3 with a secondary suite. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Permits, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit.md) - [Lions Bay building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit-fees.md) - [Lions Bay fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fence-rules.md) - [Lions Bay zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/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) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Permits, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit-fees.json" --- # Lions Bay building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay the building permit fee depends on the declared value of the work, under Schedule 2 of the Village's Fees Bylaw. The smallest job (under $1,000) is $150, plus a $150 application processing fee. Deposits and other charges may apply. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Application fee $150, plus a permit fee by value of work (see below). **How long:** The application fee and security deposit are paid with the application; the permit fee and other charges are paid before the permit is issued. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cash, cheque or debit; no credit cards.) - Phone: Building Services, 604-921-9333 ext. 1009 ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** $150 for a job with a declared value under $1,000, plus a $150 application processing fee. The minimum for a new dwelling is $3,100 (a construction value of $300,000). - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Permit application processing fee $150" … "Minimum fee (<$1,000)" … "Minimum for a new dwelling: $3100 (a" … "construction value of $300,000)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How the fee is worked out:** By declared value of the work: $1,000 to $9,999: $150 plus $12 per $1,000; $10,000 to $49,999: $250 plus $11 per $1,000; $50,000 to $99,999: $300 plus $10 per $1,000; $100,000 and greater: $400 plus $9 per $1,000. New construction is valued at $300 per sq ft. - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Permit," … "New construction - $300 per sqft" … "$150 plus $12 per $1,000" … "$250 plus $11 per $1,000" … "$300 plus $10 per $1,000" … "$400 plus $9 per $1,000" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Application or plan review fee:** $150 building permit application processing fee, paid with the application together with the security deposit. Whether it counts toward the permit fee is not stated. (Sources differ: Conflict: the Village's Building Permits page says 'Pay the application fee of $100.00'. The Fees Bylaw says $150. The Fees Bylaw is followed. All application fees are non-refundable (Fees Bylaw s. 3.1).) - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Permit application processing fee $150" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 10.7](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "the building permit application fee prescribed in the Village’s bylaws governing" … "fees; and," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees:** Damage deposit: $500 up to $10,000 of work, $1,500 up to $50,000, $3,000 up to $250,000, $5,000 above. Demolition permit $100 per accessory building, $1,000 other buildings, with a $5,000 deposit. Extra inspections after the second $100 each. Transfer to a new owner $125. Plan review $80 an hour. - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Damage Deposit for Building Permit" … "Damage Deposit for Demolition Permit" … "Accessory building or structure $100 per building" … "All other buildings $1,000 per building" … "Extra inspections (after second inspection) $100 per inspection" … "Transfer of Building Permit to new owner $125" … "Plan review for building design modifications $80 per hour" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to pay:** The application fee and security deposit are paid when the application is submitted; the permit fee and other charges are paid before the permit is issued. Pay in person at the Village Office by cash, cheque or debit; no credit cards. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 10.7, 10.8](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "At the time of submitting a building permit application the owner must submit:" … "Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to" - Source: [Forms & Applications, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - Official wording: "To pay for permits, licenses, and passes you will need to visit the office and pay by cash, cheque, or debit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, Schedule 2 (Development, Land and Building Services); Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, Part 10. - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 2 – DEVELOPMENT, LAND AND BUILDING SERVICES" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay sets building permit fees in Schedule 2 of its [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (consolidated to Bylaw 665, June 2, 2026). The permit fee is based on the declared value of the work. New construction is valued at $300 per sq ft. | Declared value | Permit fee | |---|---| | Under $1,000 | $150 | | $1,000 to $9,999 | $150 plus $12 per $1,000 | | $10,000 to $49,999 | $250 plus $11 per $1,000 | | $50,000 to $99,999 | $300 plus $10 per $1,000 | | $100,000 and greater | $400 plus $9 per $1,000 | The minimum for a new dwelling is $3,100 (a construction value of $300,000). ## Steps 1. Pay the $150 application processing fee and the security deposit when you submit the application. Application fees are non-refundable. 2. Pay the permit fee and any other charges before the permit is issued. 3. Pay at the Village Office by cash, cheque or debit. Credit cards are not accepted. ## Good to know - Damage deposit: $500 for work up to $10,000, $1,500 up to $50,000, $3,000 up to $250,000, and $5,000 above that. - Demolition permit: $100 per accessory building or $1,000 for other buildings, with a $5,000 deposit. - Extra inspections after the second cost $100 each. Transfer of a permit to a new owner is $125. Plan review is $80 an hour. - The Village's Building Permits page says the application fee is $100; the Fees Bylaw says $150. Confirm with Building Services. - A permit expires after two years and may be renewed once for a fee based on the work left. The [Building Bylaw](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) doubles the fee, to a maximum of $10,000, if construction began before the permit was issued. ## Official forms and pages - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit.md) - [Lions Bay permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Lions Bay secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/building-permit-fees.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/building-permit-fees.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit-fees.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit-fees.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/building-permit-fees.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permits, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Lions Bay zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Lions Bay zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay, zones are shown on Schedule A (the zoning map) of the Village's Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017. Each zone sets what is allowed. For your own lot, ask Building Services or the Village Office. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Not stated on the Village's site. **How long:** Not stated on the Village's site. **Where:** - Phone: Building Services, 604-921-9333 ext. 1009 - Email: Building Services, building@lionsbay.ca - Email: Village Office, reception@lionsbay.ca - Online: Village GIS map, https://www.lionsbay.ca/municipal-services/gis-geographic-information-system ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** The zones are shown on Schedule A of the Zoning and Development Bylaw (the zoning map). The Village also hosts a public GIS map on ArcGIS with 'utility and jurisdictional layers'; the page does not say a zoning layer is included. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 6.2.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "The area of each zone is defined by Schedule A." - Source: [GIS (Geographic Information System), intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/municipal-services/gis-geographic-information-system) - Official wording: "live public version hosted on the Esri ArcGIS platform, where extensive utility and jurisdictional layers are available under the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, posted as an office consolidation that includes amending Bylaws 641 and 650 (both adopted December 2, 2025). The consolidation has no Council sanction; certified copies are available from the Village Office. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), cover page; amending list](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017" … "Office Consolidation" … "650 1.1 Replaces the existing reference to parcels with December 2, 2025" … "official certified copies of the original bylaws" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What the zone controls:** Each zone sets permitted uses, density or floor area ratio, parcel coverage, setbacks, building height, and parking. The bylaw creates ten zones: RS-1 residential single detached, RM-1 residential multiple unit, C-1, C-2, C-3, W-1, W-2, CU-1, RU-1 and OS-1. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 6.1, 7.1-7.11](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "The area of the municipality is divided into the zones identified in Column I and each zone is briefly" … "RS-1 Residential - Single Detached" … "Size and Density of the Use of Land, Buildings and Structures" … "The minimum setback for a building or structure shall be:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Village Office: reception@lionsbay.ca. Building Services: building@lionsbay.ca, (604) 921-9333 ext. 1009. Corporate Services (CAO): cao@lionsbay.ca, (604) 921-9333 ext. 1002. - Source: [Building Services contact](https://www.lionsbay.ca/contact/building-services) - Official wording: "Phone number: (604) 921-9333 ext. 1009" … "Email address: building@lionsbay.ca" - Source: [Corporate Services contact](https://www.lionsbay.ca/contact/corporate-services) - Official wording: "Phone number: (604) 921-9333 ext. 1002" … "Email address: cao@lionsbay.ca" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Zoning and Development Bylaw No.520, 2017"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay sets zoning in its [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf). The zones are shown on Schedule A, the zoning map, in that bylaw. The posted copy is an office consolidation that includes amending Bylaws 641 and 650 (both adopted December 2, 2025). It has no Council sanction; certified copies are available from the Village Office. Each zone sets permitted uses, density or floor area ratio, parcel coverage, setbacks, building height and parking. The bylaw creates ten zones: RS-1 (residential single detached), RM-1 (residential multiple unit), C-1, C-2, C-3, W-1, W-2, CU-1, RU-1 and OS-1. ## Steps 1. Open the bylaw and find your lot on the Schedule A zoning map. 2. Read your zone's section for what is allowed. 3. If the map is hard to read or you are unsure, contact Building Services. ## Good to know - The Village also hosts a public GIS map on ArcGIS with "utility and jurisdictional layers". The page does not say a zoning layer is included, and says the GIS is being redeveloped. - Example of RS-1 limits: floor area ratio 0.35, parcel coverage 30 percent, setbacks of 7.5 m front and rear and 2.4 m side, and house height 9.0 m (sloping roof) or 7.5 m (flat roof). - The Village does not name a planner. The Municipal Services page lists "Development Applications" under Administration. Corporate Services (CAO): cao@lionsbay.ca, 604-921-9333 ext. 1002. ## Zones 10 zones are listed from [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (office consolidation, including Bylaw No. 650 of December 2, 2025)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning/index.json ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit.md) - [Lions Bay fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fence-rules.md) - [Lions Bay permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Lions Bay secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/secondary-suite.md) - [Lions Bay short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/short-term-rental.md) - [Lions Bay home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/zoning-lookup.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/zoning-lookup.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/zoning-lookup.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/zoning-lookup.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/zoning-lookup.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [GIS (Geographic Information System), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/municipal-services/gis-geographic-information-system) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Services contact, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/contact/building-services) (read 2026-11-08) - [Corporate Services contact, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/contact/corporate-services) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/secondary-suite.json" --- # Lions Bay secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay a secondary suite is allowed in a single detached house in the RS-1 zone, up to 90 m² or 40 percent of the house, whichever is less. It needs a building permit and inspection. A detached "cottage" is allowed only on parcels of at least 1,000 m² with a covenant and amenities. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Building permit fees apply (see building-permit-fees). Suite inspection: the first plus one additional are free, then $80 an hour. A utility surcharge applies. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **Where:** - Phone: Building Services, 604-921-9333 ext. 1009 - Email: Building Services, building@lionsbay.ca ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes, in the RS-1 (single detached residential) zone, as residential use in a dwelling with a secondary suite. The Village says suites are permitted in all neighbourhoods. A suite may be up to 90 m² or 40 percent of the house's floor area, whichever is less. Not for short-term rental. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 7.1.1(b), 7.9.2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "residential use in a dwelling with secondary suite;" … "A secondary suite shall not exceed a gross floor area of 90 m2 or 40 percent of the" - Source: [Secondary Suites, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/secondary-suites) - Official wording: "They are permitted in all neighbourhoods of Lions Bay through Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** A 'cottage' is allowed in the RS-1 zone on parcels of at least 1,000 m², but only where a covenant and amenities under the Community Amenity Contribution Policy are provided. It may not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.35 or 115 m², whichever is less, or a height of 9.0 m (sloping roof) or 7.5 m (flat roof). - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 7.3.2, 7.9.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "to accommodate a cottage on parcels having a minimum area of 1,000 m2, where a covenant and amenities" … "A cottage shall not exceed the floor area ratio in section 7.4.2 or 115m2, whichever is less" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** No more than one secondary suite or one cottage per parcel, not both. Suite: 90 m² or 40 percent of the house, whichever is less. An accessory building may not be a dwelling or have a kitchen. Unless unoccupied, or occupied by the owner's immediate family or a volunteer firefighter, a 40 percent utility surcharge applies. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 7.9.1, 4.5.5, 4.5.6](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "No more than one secondary suite or one cottage, but not both, shall be located on a" … "An accessory building or structure shall not be used as a dwelling unit." … "No accessory building or structure shall include kitchen facilities." - Source: [Secondary Suite Surcharge Bylaw No. 513 (Consolidation 654), s. 5, 6](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2025-10/Bylaw%20513%20-%20Secondary%20Suite%20Surcharge%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20654%29.pdf) - Official wording: "If a property contains a secondary suite, regardless of whether or not it has" … "The rate of the secondary suite surcharge shall be 40% of the property’s utility billing for garbage" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Parking:** 3 off-street spaces for a single detached dwelling with a secondary suite (2 without). A cottage needs 2. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.13, Table 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "2 for each Single Detached Dwelling" … "without a Secondary Suite and 3 for each" … "Cottage 2 per cottage" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permits:** The Village's page lists 'Finishing a basement, e.g. adding a Secondary Suite' as needing a building permit. All secondary suites, new or existing, must be inspected and approved, and owners must declare suites each year with their utility notice. - Source: [Building Permits, examples](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) - Official wording: "Finishing a basement, e.g. adding a Secondary Suite" - Source: [Secondary Suites, Inspections](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/secondary-suites) - Official wording: "All Secondary Suites, whether new or existing, and whether occupied by a family member or a non-family member, must be inspected and approved." - Source: [Secondary Suite Surcharge Bylaw No. 513 (Consolidation 654), s. 7](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2025-10/Bylaw%20513%20-%20Secondary%20Suite%20Surcharge%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20654%29.pdf) - Official wording: "all property owners must certify:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (s. 7.1, 7.9, Table 1); Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026; Secondary Suite Surcharge Bylaw No. 513, 2017. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Zoning and Development Bylaw No.520, 2017"." - Source: [Secondary Suite Surcharge Bylaw No. 513 (Consolidation 654), s. 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2025-10/Bylaw%20513%20-%20Secondary%20Suite%20Surcharge%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20654%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Secondary Suite Surcharge Bylaw No. 513," … "2017"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay allows a secondary suite (a dwelling unit completely contained within a single detached house) in the RS-1 zone, and says suites are permitted in all neighbourhoods, under its [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf). A suite may be up to 90 m² or 40 percent of the house's floor area, whichever is less. You may have one secondary suite or one cottage per parcel, not both. A detached "cottage" is allowed in RS-1 on parcels of at least 1,000 m², but only where a covenant and amenities under the Community Amenity Contribution Policy are provided. It may not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.35 or 115 m², whichever is less, or a height of 9.0 m (sloping roof) or 7.5 m (flat roof). Garden suites and coach houses are not named in the bylaw. ## Steps 1. Ask Building Services what your project needs. 2. Apply for a building permit; the Village lists finishing a basement, for example adding a secondary suite, as needing one. 3. Have the suite inspected and approved. All suites, new or existing, must be. 4. Declare the suite each year with your utility notice. ## Good to know - Parking: 3 off-street spaces for a house with a suite (2 without); a cottage needs 2. The Village says tandem parking can meet the requirement. - A suite cannot be rented short term. - An accessory building may not be a dwelling or have a kitchen. - A 40 percent utility surcharge applies, unless the suite is unoccupied or occupied by the owner's immediate family or a volunteer firefighter. Failing to report a suite or making a false report can bring a court fine of $2,000 to $10,000 ([Bylaw 513](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2025-10/Bylaw%20513%20-%20Secondary%20Suite%20Surcharge%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20654%29.pdf)). - The Village's Secondary Suites page still refers to Building Bylaw No. 234, which Building Bylaw No. 649 replaced. Confirm current requirements with Building Services. ## Official forms and pages - [Secondary Suites, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/secondary-suites) - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - [Secondary Suite Surcharge Bylaw No. 513 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2025-10/Bylaw%20513%20-%20Secondary%20Suite%20Surcharge%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20654%29.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit.md) - [Lions Bay building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit-fees.md) - [Lions Bay short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/short-term-rental.md) - [Lions Bay zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/secondary-suite.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/secondary-suite.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/secondary-suite.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/secondary-suite.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/secondary-suite.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Secondary Suites, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/secondary-suites) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Secondary Suite Surcharge Bylaw No. 513 (Consolidation 654) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2025-10/Bylaw%20513%20-%20Secondary%20Suite%20Surcharge%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20654%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permits, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay tree removal rules and permits question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/tree-removal/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/tree-removal.json" --- # Lions Bay tree removal rules and permits **Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay the Village's tree bylaw covers only trees on municipal land, where you need a Tree Cutting Permit. It does not apply on private land, where trees are the owner's responsibility under Village policy. Birds' nests are protected on all trees. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** $75 non-refundable application fee, plus a $500 damage deposit and $5,000,000 public liability insurance before the permit is issued. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. A permit lasts one year. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 604-921-9333 ## Key facts - **When a permit is needed:** The Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw applies only to municipal land: no one may cut, prune or remove a tree on municipal land without a Tree Cutting Permit. On private land the bylaw does not apply; trees are the owner's responsibility under Village policy. 'Tree' means a trunk over 20 cm across (over 10 cm for Arbutus, Pacific Dogwood and Western Yew). - Source: [Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007, s. 2 definition of Tree; s. 3.1, 3.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_393_-_tree_bylaw_no._393_2007_consolidation_603_with_e.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw applies to all municipal lands within the Village." … "No person may cut, prune or remove a tree on municipal land without first having" … "where the diameter of the trunk when" … "measured 1.4 metres above natural grade is greater than 20 centimetres, or in the case" - Source: [Policy 1105, Tree Management on Private Land, Section 2 note](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/pol-1105_tree_management_on_private_land_policy.pdf) - Official wording: "Trees on private property are the responsibility of the land owner and do not fall within" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exemptions:** Exempt from the bylaw: removal or pruning of dead, diseased or damaged trees identified by a Certified Arborist or the Works Manager; emergency removal of hazardous trees; cutting brush and trees under 20 cm across on Village land between an owner's residential property line and the road; and cutting by the Village itself. - Source: [Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007, s. 3.6](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_393_-_tree_bylaw_no._393_2007_consolidation_603_with_e.pdf) - Official wording: "Removal or pruning by acceptable arboriculture practices of dead, diseased or" … "Emergency removal by acceptable arboriculture practices of hazardous trees and" … "Cutting or pruning of brush and trees under 20 centimetres in diameter" … "Cutting of trees by the Village, through its employees, agents or contractors for" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** $75 non-refundable permit application fee (Fees Bylaw Schedule 2), plus a $500 damage deposit and $5,000,000 public liability insurance before the permit is issued. - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Tree cutting permit application $75" - Source: [Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007, s. 3.4.9](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_393_-_tree_bylaw_no._393_2007_consolidation_603_with_e.pdf) - Official wording: "an applicant shall provide a damage deposit of $500" … "public liability" - Source: [Forms & Applications, Tree Cutting Permit entry](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - Official wording: "required to provide a $500 damage deposit and proof that the arbourist/contractor is in good standing with Work Safe BC" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Replacement trees:** The application includes a replanting plan 'if relevant' (location, species and size of replacement tree, bush or shrub). Where a tree is cut without a permit, the person must present a replacement plan and replace the trees at a minimum size approved by Council. - Source: [Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007, s. 3.4.1.3, 3.9.2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_393_-_tree_bylaw_no._393_2007_consolidation_603_with_e.pdf) - Official wording: "If relevant, a proposed replanting plan indicating: location, species" … "Present a replacement plan for any trees that were cut in" … "Ensure that replacement trees are of a minimum size approved by" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **City trees:** Apply in writing to the Village Office with a photo, reasons and neighbour consultation. The Trees, Views and Landscapes Committee reviews it on site, and Council decides. Permits last one year. No cutting from March 26 to August 16 (bird nesting) except hazardous trees or a Council exception with a nesting survey. Significant Trees are cut only by special exemption. - Source: [Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007, s. 3.4, 3.4.4, 3.4.5, 3.4.8](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_393_-_tree_bylaw_no._393_2007_consolidation_603_with_e.pdf) - Official wording: "An application in writing for a Tree Cutting Permit, appended as Schedule A, shall be" … "requests by residents for the removal or cutting of any" … "Significant Tree shall only be allowed by special exemption" … "All Tree Cutting Permits are valid only for a period of one (1) year from the date" … "no tree cutting may be carried out between" … "March 26th and August 16th in any given year, unless:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice amounts: wilfully cutting or damaging the first non-Significant Tree $1,000, each later one $3,000; first Significant Tree $4,000, each later one $6,000; cutting in nesting season $475; cutting after the permit expired $400. These apply to municipal trees. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385 (Consolidation 640), Schedule A, Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Wilfully damage or cut the first non- $1000 $1000 $1000 YES" … "Wilfully damage or cut the first Significant $4000 $4000 $4000 YES" … "Tree cut without exemption during bird $475 $450 $500 NO" … "Cut tree after expiry of permit $400 $350 $450 NO" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Lions Bay Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007 (municipal lands); Policy 1105, Tree Management on Private Land. - Source: [Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007, s. 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_393_-_tree_bylaw_no._393_2007_consolidation_603_with_e.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Village of Lions Bay Trees, Views and Landscapes" … "Bylaw No. 393, 2007”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay's [Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_393_-_tree_bylaw_no._393_2007_consolidation_603_with_e.pdf) applies only to municipal land. No one may cut, prune or remove a tree on municipal land without a Tree Cutting Permit. On private land the bylaw does not apply, and trees are the owner's responsibility under [Policy 1105](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/pol-1105_tree_management_on_private_land_policy.pdf). A "tree" has a trunk over 20 cm across (over 10 cm for Arbutus, Pacific Dogwood and Western Yew). Harming a bird nest is an offence under the provincial Wildlife Act on municipal and private trees, according to the Village. ## Steps For a tree on Village land: 1. Apply in writing to the Village Office with a photo, your reasons and evidence of consulting neighbours. The application includes a replanting plan if relevant. 2. The Trees, Views and Landscapes Committee reviews it on site, and Council decides. 3. Pay the $75 fee. Before the permit is issued, provide the $500 damage deposit and $5,000,000 public liability insurance. 4. Cut within the one-year permit. ## Good to know - No cutting from March 26 to August 16 (bird nesting), except hazardous trees or a Council exception with a nesting survey. Significant Trees are cut only by special exemption. - Exempt from the bylaw: dead, diseased or damaged trees identified by a Certified Arborist or the Works Manager; emergency removal of hazardous trees; cutting brush and trees under 20 cm across on Village land between your residential property line and the road; and cutting by the Village. - You pay for the arborist or professional contractor and any arborist evaluation. - Bylaw notice amounts: wilfully cutting or damaging a first non-Significant Tree $1,000, each later one $3,000; a first Significant Tree $4,000, each later one $6,000; cutting in nesting season $475; cutting after the permit expired $400. Failing to replant as the permit requires is $400. - If a tree is cut without a permit, the person must present a replacement plan and replace the trees at a minimum size Council approves. ## Official forms and pages - [Forms & Applications (Tree Cutting Permit), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - [Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_393_-_tree_bylaw_no._393_2007_consolidation_603_with_e.pdf) - [Policy 1105, Tree Management on Private Land (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/pol-1105_tree_management_on_private_land_policy.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning-lookup.md) - [Lions Bay building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/tree-removal.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/tree-removal.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/tree-removal.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/tree-removal.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/tree-removal.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/tree-removal.md) ## Sources - [Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_393_-_tree_bylaw_no._393_2007_consolidation_603_with_e.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Policy 1105, Tree Management on Private Land (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/pol-1105_tree_management_on_private_land_policy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385 (Consolidation 640) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/tree-removal/_ --- --- title: "Lions Bay garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in Lions Bay, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection.json" --- # Lions Bay garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in Lions Bay, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay, the Village's contractors collect landfill garbage bi-weekly on Fridays, and recycling and compostables weekly. The time depends on your area, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The bylaw limits landfill waste to 240 L and two containers per household. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Annual charge $443.66 for a single-family residence (garbage, recycling and organics), with a 3.5% discount if paid by May 31. Extra-container tags $5. Excess garbage: $60 bylaw notice. **How long:** Landfill garbage every second Friday; recycling and compostables weekly. **Where:** - Phone: Waste Control Services (missed pickup), 604-986-9777 - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 604-921-9333 ## Key facts - **How often:** The Village's contractors collect landfill garbage bi-weekly, and recycling and compostables weekly. - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 14](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Landfill waste shall be collected bi-weekly. Recycling, and compostable waste shall be" … "collected weekly (or as may be amended from time to time) by the municipality’s" - Source: [Solid Waste, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste) - Official wording: "Compostables and recycling is collected weekly, and landfill garbage bi-weekly." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Finding your day:** Collection is on Fridays, by area: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. for central Lions Bay above the highway and Bayview, Mountain-Timbertop-Sunset areas; 9:00 to 10:00 for Highview-Oceanview, Panorama, Kelvin Grove Way; 10:00 to 1:00 for lower Kelvin Grove, Brunswick and other areas. Landfill garbage is every second Friday; see the Village's Pick-Up Calendar. - Source: [Solid Waste, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste) - Official wording: "imposes an area collection schedule every Friday:" … "7:30 am - 9:00 am: central Lions Bay above the highway" … "9:00 am - 10:00 am: Highview-Oceanview, Panorama, Kelvin Grove Way" - Source: [Landfill Solid Waste, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste/landfill-solid-waste) - Official wording: "collected curbside every second Friday by the municipality’s contractor." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Carts:** The Village's solid waste page says containers are not provided by the municipality and can be bought from retailers. The 2026 bylaw amendment says containers for wildlife-attractant waste are to be supplied by the municipality, and a cart order form lists 240 L garbage and organics carts at about $250 each. (Sources differ: Conflict between the Village's Solid Waste page and the bylaw as amended by Bylaw 652 (February 3, 2026). The cart order form is undated (it mentions an 'April 15 deadline') and may be a bulk-order offer rather than the standing rule. How to change or replace a cart is not stated.) - Source: [Solid Waste, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste) - Official wording: "Containers are not currently provided by the municipality and can be purchased from retailers" - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 5](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Containers as" … "called for in Section 8.b.i shall be approved and supplied by the municipality, in colours" - Source: [Garbage/Organics Cart Order Form, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste/garbageorganics-cart-order-form) - Official wording: "The carts are 240 L" … "The estimated cost is approximately $250 per cart." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Setting carts out:** Put containers within 3 m of the roadway at the front property line, no earlier than 30 minutes before the area's scheduled time, and remove them by 8 p.m. the same day. Wildlife-attractant waste in a clipped Village container goes out after 7:00 a.m.; recycling and yard trimmings after 5:00 a.m. - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 8](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Not more than 3 m) from the roadway at the front property line of the premises;" … "No earlier than 30 minutes prior to the time prescribed by the current area" … "collection schedule as issued by the municipality and removed no later than 8" … "Placement of wildlife-attractant solid waste is permitted after 7:00" … "a.m. in a clipped municipality-supplied container." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits and extra garbage:** Bylaw: no more than 240 L of landfill waste in total, two containers per household; tags for extra containers are sold at the Village Office ($5 per Fees Bylaw Schedule 1). The Village's pages state other limits: two 77 L cans or bags up to 20 kg each, tags $4; the 2026 calendar says two cans, 121 L total. (Sources differ: Conflict: the bylaw says 240 L total, the Solid Waste page says two 77 L cans or bags of up to 20 kg each, and the 2026 calendar says 121 L total. The tag price is $5 in the Fees Bylaw consolidation (June 2026) and $4 on the Landfill Solid Waste page. The bylaw and Fees Bylaw are followed. Ticket for excess garbage: $60 ($50 early, $70 late).) - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 8(c)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "The amount of such solid waste shall not exceed 240" … "L in total. Two containers are permitted per household; tags for occasional" - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665, Schedule 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Garbage bag tags $5" - Source: [Landfill Solid Waste, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste/landfill-solid-waste) - Official wording: "Each residence may place two 77 litre cans or garbage bags each weighing no more than 20 kg curbside" … "Additional container tags can be purchased at the Village Office ($4)." - Source: [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) - Official wording: "Limit of two garbage cans, 121 liters total" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Annual charge $443.66 for a single-family residence (garbage, recycling and organics), with a 3.5% discount if paid by May 31. Due by December 31; unpaid amounts go on the property tax roll. - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, Schedule A; s. 17, 18](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Single Family Residences Garbage, Recycling and $443.66 3.5%" … "is made by the 31st of May of each year" … "are hereby imposed on the owners of land or occupiers of premises and are due and payable by the 31st day of December of each year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013 (listed on the Village's bylaw page as Garbage and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013), consolidated to Bylaw 657, 2026. - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as "Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay's contractors collect landfill garbage bi-weekly (every second Friday on the 2026 calendar), and recycling and compostables weekly. Collection is on Fridays, by area: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. for central Lions Bay above the highway and Bayview, Mountain-Timbertop-Sunset; 9:00 to 10:00 for Highview-Oceanview, Panorama and Kelvin Grove Way; 10:00 to 1:00 for lower Kelvin Grove, Brunswick and other areas. Check the Village's Pick-Up Calendar and the [2026 collection calendar]() for your garbage weeks. Rules are in the [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455](). ## Steps 1. Put containers within 3 m of the roadway at your front property line, no earlier than 30 minutes before your area's scheduled time. 2. Wildlife-attractant waste in a clipped Village container goes out after 7:00 a.m.; recycling and yard trimmings after 5:00 a.m. 3. Remove containers by 8 p.m. the same day. 4. For a missed pickup, call Waste Control Services at 604-986-9777. ## Good to know - Limit: the bylaw allows no more than 240 L of landfill waste in total, and two containers per household. Tags for extra containers are sold at the Village Office ($5 under the Fees Bylaw). Excess garbage is a $60 bylaw notice ($50 if paid within 14 days, $70 after 28 days). - The Village's own pages and calendar state other limits (two 77 L cans or bags up to 20 kg each, tags $4; or two cans, 121 L total). The bylaw is followed here. Confirm with the Village Office. - Containers: the [Solid Waste page]() says the Village does not provide containers and you can buy them from retailers. The 2026 bylaw amendment says the municipality supplies containers for wildlife-attractant waste, and a cart order form lists 240 L garbage and organics carts at about $250 each. Ask the Village Office which applies. - Annual charge: $443.66 for a single-family residence, with a 3.5% discount if paid by May 31. It is due by December 31, and unpaid amounts go on the property tax roll. ## Official forms and pages - [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - [Solid Waste, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste) - [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/yard-waste.md) - [Lions Bay backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-fire.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lions Bay unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/unsightly-property.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/garbage-collection.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/garbage-collection.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/garbage-collection.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/garbage-collection.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/garbage-collection.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Solid Waste, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste) (read 2026-11-08) - [Landfill Solid Waste, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste/landfill-solid-waste) (read 2026-11-08) - [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Garbage/Organics Cart Order Form, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste/garbageorganics-cart-order-form) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/yard-waste.json" --- # Lions Bay yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay, yard trimmings go out weekly with the compostables collection, in kraft or compostable bags, in containers marked "Yard Trimmings", or in tied bundles. You can also drop them at the Public Works Yard, 5 Tidewater Way. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** No separate charge for yard trimmings was found; it is part of the annual solid waste charge of $443.66 for a single-family residence. Compostable bags are sold at cost plus GST. **How long:** Collected weekly on Fridays with compostables. **Where:** - In person: Public Works Yard drop-off, 5 Tidewater Way, Lions Bay (Fridays 6 to 9 and Saturdays 8 to 11 per the 2026 calendar) - Phone: Public Works (Operations), 604-921-9333 ext. 1008 ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** Yes, weekly with the compostables collection. Yard trimmings go in compostable kraft or plastic bags, in containers marked 'Yard Trimmings', or in tied bundles. - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 8(b)(iii), 14](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Placement of non-attractant garden waste in compostable kraft or plastic bags, or in containers clearly marked" … "‘Yard Trimmings’ or in" … "Recycling, and compostable waste shall be collected weekly" - Source: [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) - Official wording: "Collection Calendar • Buy extra pick up stickers at municipal office. Weekly curbside compostables/yardwaste: JAN FEB MAR APR • Kitchen waste and food scraps in certified" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to set it out:** Bylaw: tied bundles up to 1 m long of branches no more than 6 cm in diameter. The 2026 calendar says: 100 L kraft bags (140 x 30 x 15 cm), and branches less than 10 cm tied in bundles less than 1 m long. (Sources differ: Conflict: the bylaw says branches no more than 6 cm in diameter in bundles; the Village's 2026 calendar says less than 10 cm. The bylaw is followed. Bylaw also allows plastic bags; the calendar names kraft bags only. Excess weight limits not stated.) - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 8(b)(iii)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "tied bundles no greater than 1 m long and comprising branches no" … "more than 6 cm in diameter, is permitted after 5:00 a.m." - Source: [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) - Official wording: "Yardwaste in 100 L (140 x 30 x 15 cm) kraft bags" … "Branches less than 10 cm tied in bundles less than" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Drop-off:** Public Works Yard, 5 Tidewater Way. The 2026 calendar gives Fridays 6 to 9 and Saturdays 8 to 11 and lists yardwaste in kraft bags and tied bundles among items accepted. (Sources differ: The Village's Operations page gives Friday 6-9 and Saturday 8-1 for the Works Yard drop-off of wildlife attractants and landfill waste; the Solid Waste page says Saturday 8 to 11. Hours were taken from the 2026 calendar.) - Source: [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) - Official wording: "Community Recycling Depot (Public Works Yard, 5" … "Tidewater Way, Friday 6-9, Saturday 8-11):" … "Also: wildlife attractants, yardwaste in kraft bags" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cost:** No separate charge for yard trimmings was found; the annual single-family charge of $443.66 is for 'Garbage, Recycling and Green Waste'. Compostable bags are sold at cost plus GST. - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, Schedule A](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Garbage, Recycling and Green" … "Single Family Residences Garbage, Recycling and $443.66 3.5%" - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665, Schedule 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Biodegradable compostables/organics bags At cost + GST" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not accepted:** Not confirmed. The Village does not list what is refused as yard waste. - **Bylaw:** Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013. - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as "Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Lions Bay collects yard trimmings every week with the compostables, on Fridays. Under the [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455](), put them out after 5:00 a.m. on collection day in compostable kraft or plastic bags, in containers marked "Yard Trimmings", or in tied bundles. The 2026 collection calendar names kraft bags only. ## Steps 1. Pack trimmings in kraft bags, marked containers or tied bundles. 2. For branches, tie bundles up to 1 m long, with branches no more than 6 cm in diameter. 3. Put them out at your front property line after 5:00 a.m. on collection day. See the Garbage Collection answer for set-out rules. 4. Or drop them off at the Public Works Yard, 5 Tidewater Way. ## Good to know - The [2026 calendar]() gives the drop-off as Fridays 6 to 9 and Saturdays 8 to 11. The Village's Operations page gives Saturday as 8 to 1, so confirm before you go. - The calendar describes 100 L kraft bags (140 x 30 x 15 cm) and branches less than 10 cm in diameter. The bylaw says no more than 6 cm. The bylaw is followed here. - No separate charge for yard trimmings was found; the annual single-family charge of $443.66 covers garbage, recycling and green waste. Compostable bags are sold at cost plus GST. Drop-off charges at the Works Yard are not stated. - The Village does not list what is refused as yard waste. Ask Public Works before putting out stumps, soil or rocks. - Burning yard waste is not allowed. See the Backyard Fire answer. ## Official forms and pages - [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) - [Solid Waste, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection.md) - [Lions Bay backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-fire.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lions Bay unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/unsightly-property.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/yard-waste.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/yard-waste.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/yard-waste.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/yard-waste.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/yard-waste.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Solid Waste, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay watering restrictions question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Water, sewer, roads and snow owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/water-restrictions/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/water-restrictions.json" --- # Lions Bay watering restrictions **Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** Yes. Under Lions Bay's Outdoor Water Use Bylaw, Level 1 restrictions apply each year from June 1 through September 30, unless the Village issues a Notice changing them. Under Level 1, lawns may be watered only from 4 to 9 a.m., on set days by address. Check the Village's Water Conservation page for the current level. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Lawn sprinkling permit application $40 (new lawns). Bylaw notice: Level 1 breach $100; Level 2 $150; Level 3 $200; wasting municipal water $200. **How long:** Level 1 applies June 1 to September 30 each year unless a Notice changes it. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 604-921-9333 - Phone: Public Works (Operations), 604-921-9333 ext. 1008 ## Key facts - **When restrictions apply:** Level 1 is in effect each year from June 1 through September 30 unless a Notice changes it. The Village may amend the Level 1 period or replace it with Level 2 or 3 by Notice, at any time of year, until a later Notice. - Source: [Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484, 2015, s. 5.1, 5.2, 5.4](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_484_-_outdoor_water_use_bylaw_consolidated_0.pdf) - Official wording: "The Municipal Water use conservation level of Level 1 is in effect from June 1 through to" … "September 30 of each year unless a Notice is published on behalf of the Municipality that:" … "suspend or terminate the current Level and replace it with a more restrictive Level." - Source: [Water Conservation, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/community/water-conservation) - Official wording: "Water restrictions are in effect from June 1 until rain reliably returns in the Fall." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Sprinkling schedule:** Level 1 (June 1 to September 30): lawns 4 to 9 a.m. only; even-numbered addresses Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; odd-numbered addresses Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Level 2: even-numbered Monday only, odd-numbered Thursday only. Level 3: lawn watering prohibited. - Source: [Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484, 2015, Schedule A](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_484_-_outdoor_water_use_bylaw_consolidated_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Watering lawns, 4 - 9 am only." … "Monday, Wednesday and" … "Thursday and Sunday." … "Monday only." … "Thursday only." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Allowed at any time:** Level 1: watering flowers, vegetables, planters, shrubs and trees has no restriction. Level 2: only by hand with a spring-loaded nozzle, containers or drip irrigation (no sprinklers or soaker hoses). Level 3: prohibited. Rules apply to Village drinking water, not rain water or grey water. - Source: [Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484, 2015, Schedule A](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_484_-_outdoor_water_use_bylaw_consolidated_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Watering flowers, vegetables, planters, shrubs," … "Only by hand using spring-" … "Prohibited" … "apply to the use of treated drinking water supplied by the" … "Municipality (not to rain water, grey water, any form of recycled water, or outside water)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **New lawns:** Yes. During Level 1, a person with a new seeded or sod lawn may apply through the Public Works Manager for a permit to water outside the Level 1 hours, within a prescribed period of hours per day. No new lawn permits are issued in July or August; permits are not issued or valid in Levels 2 or 3. Permit must be displayed. - Source: [Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484, 2015, Schedule B](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_484_-_outdoor_water_use_bylaw_consolidated_0.pdf) - Official wording: "No new Lawn watering Permits will be issued in the months of July or August." … "Permits will not be issued or be valid during Level 2, or Level 3." … "may apply to the Municipality through the Public Works Manager for a Permit, which will allow the new Lawn to be watered" … "The Permit shall be conspicuously displayed at the premises for which it was issued." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: failing to follow Level 1 $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days, $125 after 28 days); Level 2 $150 ($125, $175); Level 3 $200 ($175, $225); wasting municipal water $200 ($150, $250); using municipal water not in accordance with the bylaw $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484, 2015](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Fail to follow Water Conservation Level 1 $100 $75 $125 NO" … "Fail to follow Water Conservation Level 2 $150 $125 $175 NO" … "Fail to follow Water Conservation Level 3 $200 $175 $225 NO" … "Waste Municipal Water $200 $150 $250 NO" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Lions Bay Outdoor Water Use Bylaw 484, 2015 (Schedule A, conservation levels; Schedule B, permits). - Source: [Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484, 2015, s. 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_484_-_outdoor_water_use_bylaw_consolidated_0.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “Village of Lions Bay Outdoor Water Use Bylaw 484, 2015”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay's [Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484]() sets three conservation levels. Level 1 is in effect each year from June 1 through September 30 unless a Notice changes it. The Village may change the Level 1 period or replace it with Level 2 or 3 by Notice at any time of year, until a later Notice. The restrictions apply to Village drinking water, not rain water or grey water. For the current level, check the Village's [Water Conservation page](). ## Good to know - Level 1 lawn watering: 4 to 9 a.m. only. Even-numbered addresses Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; odd-numbered addresses Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. - Level 2: even-numbered addresses Monday only, odd-numbered addresses Thursday only. Level 3: lawn watering is prohibited. - Flowers, vegetables, planters, shrubs and trees: no restriction at Level 1. At Level 2, only by hand with a spring-loaded nozzle, containers or drip irrigation (no sprinklers or soaker hoses). At Level 3, prohibited. - New lawns: during Level 1, apply to the Public Works Manager for a permit to water a new seeded or sod lawn outside the Level 1 hours. The Fees Bylaw lists a lawn sprinkling permit application at $40. No new lawn permits are issued in July or August, or at Levels 2 or 3. The permit must be displayed. - Pools, spas and ponds: no restriction at Level 1, but a recirculation pump is required and one-time-through use is prohibited at all times. - Bylaw notice fines ([Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw]()): Level 1 $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days, $125 after 28 days); Level 2 $150 ($125, $175); Level 3 $200 ($175, $225); wasting municipal water $200 ($150, $250). ## Official forms and pages - [Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484, 2015 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_484_-_outdoor_water_use_bylaw_consolidated_0.pdf) - [Water Conservation, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/community/water-conservation) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection.md) - [Lions Bay yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/yard-waste.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lions Bay unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/unsightly-property.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/water-restrictions.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/water-restrictions.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/water-restrictions.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/water-restrictions.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/water-restrictions.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/water-restrictions.md) ## Sources - [Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484, 2015 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_484_-_outdoor_water_use_bylaw_consolidated_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Water Conservation, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/community/water-conservation) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/water-restrictions/_ --- --- title: "Lions Bay dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence in Lions Bay, and what does it cost?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-licence.json" --- # Lions Bay dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Lions Bay, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay, the Village itself sells dog licences at the Village Office. Every dog over 24 weeks old needs one each year. A spayed or neutered dog costs $30 and a dog that is not costs $60 if paid before February 28; the fee is higher after that. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Spayed or neutered $30; not spayed or neutered $60 (paid before February 28, or within 30 days of becoming a new resident or getting a new dog). After that: $45 and $90. Replacement tag $10. Fees are non-refundable. No licence: $85 bylaw notice. **How long:** A licence expires December 31 of the year it was issued. The fee is due January 1. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 604-921-9333 ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. No one may keep a dog over 24 weeks old in the Village without a licence for the current year. Not needed for a dog kept in the Village less than one month in a calendar year that holds a valid licence from another jurisdiction. Guide animals under the BC Guide Animal Act are exempt from licence fees. (Sources differ: Conflict: the Village's Forms & Applications page says licences are required for dogs 'over the age of 6 months'; the bylaw says over 24 weeks. The bylaw is followed. The bylaw consolidation was posted in 2022 and lists amendments only to 2016.) - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 5.1, 5.2, 11.1(b)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall keep any dog over the age of 24 weeks in the Village unless a valid and subsisting" … "licence for the current year has first been obtained for the dog under this" … "Section 5 does not apply to a dog that is kept in the Village for less than one month in a calendar year" … "used as a guide animal pursuant to the BC Guide Animal Act is exempt from the licensing fees" - Source: [Forms & Applications, Dog License Application Form entry](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - Official wording: "for all dogs over the age of 6 months" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Issued by:** The Village of Lions Bay itself, at the Village Office. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 5.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Village shall issue a numbered licence tag to the applicant." - Source: [Forms & Applications, Dog License Application Form entry](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - Official wording: "Dog licenses are available from the Village Office." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $30 a year if paid before February 28 or within 30 days of becoming a new resident or getting a new dog; $45 after that. A veterinarian's certificate is needed to show the dog is spayed or neutered. - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665, Schedule 4](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Annual license for altered dog" … "$30 if paid before February 28th or within 30 days of" … "$45 thereafter" - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 5.10](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "the licence application for the dog shall be accompanied by a certificate from a qualified" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $60 a year if paid before February 28 or within 30 days of becoming a new resident or getting a new dog; $90 after that. - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665, Schedule 4](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Annual license for unaltered dog" … "$60 if paid before February 28th or within 30 days of" … "$90 thereafter" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees and discounts:** Replacement tag $10. All fees are non-refundable. If a dog is spayed or neutered after the higher fee was paid, a partial rebate is allowed with a veterinarian's certificate. On a change of ownership the tag expires after 7 days and the new owner needs a new licence. - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665, Schedule 4](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "becoming a new resident or obtaining a new dog $90 thereafter Tag replacement $10 [Amended by Bylaw No. 567] [Amended by Bylaw No. 647]" - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 5.8, 5.11, 5.12](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "All fees payable are non-refundable." … "be granted a rebate of part of the fee, as defined in the" … "the licence tag shall expire on the seventh day following the change in" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Licences expire on December 31 of the year they are issued. The fee is due January 1 each year; the lower rate applies to payment before February 28. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 5.4](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Every dog licence issued under this Bylaw shall expire on the 31st day of December in" - Source: [Forms & Applications, Dog License Application Form entry](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - Official wording: "The license fee is due January 1st of each year and is valid for that calendar year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to get one:** In person at the Village Office, with the dog licence application form. The Village takes cash, cheque or debit only, no credit cards. - Source: [Forms & Applications, Dog License Application Form entry; intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - Official wording: "Dog licenses are available from the Village Office." … "To pay for permits, licenses, and passes you will need to visit the office and pay by cash, cheque, or debit." … "The Village does not accept credit cards." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice: no dog licence $85 ($75 if paid within 14 days, $95 if paid after 28 days). No dog tag on the dog: $40 ($30 early, $50 late). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 461](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "No dog license $85 $75 $95" … "No dog tag $40 $30 $50" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014; fees are set in Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, Schedule 4. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014”" - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665, Schedule 4](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 4 – ANIMAL CONTROL & LICENCING" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay issues its own dog licences under its [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461](). No one may keep a dog over 24 weeks old in the Village without a licence for the current year. A dog that is in the Village for less than one month in a calendar year, and has a valid licence from somewhere else, does not need one. Guide animals under the BC Guide Animal Act are exempt from licence fees. ## Steps 1. Fill in the dog licence application form from the Village's [Forms & Applications]() page. 2. Take it to the Village Office, 400 Centre Road, and pay. The Village takes cash, cheque or debit only, no credit cards. 3. For the spayed or neutered fee, bring a veterinarian's certificate. ## Good to know - The lower fees are $30 and $60. After February 28 they are $45 and $90. A new resident or a new dog gets the lower rate if paid within 30 days. The amounts are in Schedule 4 of the [Fees Bylaw](). - A replacement tag is $10. Fees are not refundable, but if a dog is spayed or neutered after you paid the higher fee, a partial rebate is allowed with a veterinarian's certificate. The bylaw and fee schedule do not say how much. - When a dog changes owners, the tag expires after 7 days and the new owner needs a new licence. - Bylaw notice fines under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](): no licence is $85 ($75 if paid within 14 days, $95 after 28 days). No tag on the dog is $40 ($30 early, $50 late). - The forms page says "over the age of 6 months" while the bylaw says over 24 weeks. The bylaw is followed, so confirm with the Village Office if your dog is close to that age. ## Official forms and pages - [Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Lions Bay](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/how-many-pets.md) - [Lions Bay rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/dog-licence.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/dog-licence.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dog-licence.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/dog-licence.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/dog-licence.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs be off leash in Lions Bay, and what are the leash rules?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # Lions Bay dog leash rules and off-leash areas **Question:** Where can dogs be off leash in Lions Bay, and what are the leash rules? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay, a dog must be on a leash off its owner's property, held by a competent person. Dogs may run off leash on certain listed trails, but the first 50 metres of each trail is on-leash. Dogs are not allowed on Brunswick Beach or Lions Bay Beach at any time. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice: dog at large $85; dog waste not removed $60; dog in a prohibited area $60. **How long:** Not applicable **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-834-3404 - Email: Bylaw Services (complaints in writing), bylaw@lionsbay.ca - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** No dog may run at large. Off the owner's property a dog must be on a leash, tether or other suitable device, in the immediate care and control of a competent person. Exceptions: dog shows or trials, police or security work. On the owner's own property the dog must be securely contained. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 6.6.1, 6.6.3, 6.6.4](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "No owner of a dog shall permit the dog to be running at large in the Village. Dogs must" … "be kept on a leash, tether or other suitable device, and be under the immediate care" … "actively involved in a dog show, dog trial or other similar activity OR;" … "keep the dog securely contained so as to prevent the dog escaping from the owner’s property." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Maximum leash length:** None set. The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. - **Off-leash areas:** Dogs may be off leash on the trails listed in s. 6.7.2 (Centennial, Crystal Falls, Harrison, Lions, Loggers Lane, Marjorie's Meadows, Soundview, Sunset, Tidewater/Kelvin, Totally Unnecessary, Trudi's and Upper Harrison), but the first 50 metres of each trail is on-leash. Owners must keep sight of the dog. (Sources differ: Conflict: the Village's Forms page names Kelvin Grove Beach Park, Marjory Meadows and the trail from Soundview to Bayview Road as off-leash areas. The bylaw (s. 6.7.2) lists twelve trails and does not name Kelvin Grove Beach Park. The bylaw is followed. No map or separate list was found.) - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 6.2, 6.7.2, 6.7.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "dogs are required to be on-leash at all times within the Village" … "Marjorie’s Meadows" … "Totally Unnecessary Trail" … "The first 50 metres of all trails noted in Section 6.7.2 are designated as on-leash areas." … "Dog owners will maintain sight of their dog at all times while utilizing off-leash areas of" - Source: [Forms & Applications, Dog License Application Form entry](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) - Official wording: "Kelvin Grove Beach Park, Marjory Meadows and the trail from Soundview to Bayview Road have been designated as off-leash areas." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Places dogs are not allowed:** Brunswick Beach and Lions Bay Beach, at all times. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 6.7.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Dogs are prohibited at all times from the following areas in the Village:" … "Brunswick Beach" … "Lions Bay Beach" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cleaning up:** Whoever has care of the dog must immediately remove its excrement from a highway, public place or anyone else's land and dispose of it in a sanitary way. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 6.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "the person having care, custody, or control of the animal shall" … "immediately remove the excrement and dispose of it in a sanitary manner." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Bylaw notice: dog at large $85 ($75 if paid within 14 days, $95 after 28 days). Failing to remove dog waste $60 ($50 early, $70 late). Dog in a prohibited area $60 ($50, $70). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 461](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Dog at large $85 $75 $95" … "Fail to remove dog waste $60 $50 $70" … "Dog in prohibited area $60 $50 $70" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014 (s. 6.6 and 6.7). - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014”" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the Village of Lions Bay's [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461](), no dog may run at large. Away from the owner's property, a dog must be on a leash, tether or other suitable device and in the immediate care and control of a competent person. Dog shows or trials and police or security work are exempt. On your own property the dog must be securely contained. ## Good to know - Off-leash trails (bylaw s. 6.7.2): Centennial, Crystal Falls, Harrison, Lions, Loggers Lane, Marjorie's Meadows, Soundview, Sunset, Tidewater/Kelvin, Totally Unnecessary, Trudi's and Upper Harrison. The first 50 metres of each trail is on-leash, and you must keep sight of your dog. - Dogs are not allowed on Brunswick Beach or Lions Bay Beach at any time. - The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. A leash for an aggressive or dangerous dog may be no longer than 1.5 metres. - Pick up after your dog right away, from any highway, public place or someone else's land, and dispose of it in a sanitary way. - The Village's [Forms & Applications]() page lists slightly different off-leash places (it names Kelvin Grove Beach Park and does not list all twelve trails). The bylaw is followed here. Ask Bylaw Services to confirm a specific spot. - Bylaw notice fines ([Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw]()): dog at large $85 ($75 if paid within 14 days, $95 after 28 days); not removing dog waste $60 ($50, $70); dog in a prohibited area $60 ($50, $70). ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - [Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-licence.md) - [Lions Bay rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dangerous-dogs.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Lions Bay](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/how-many-pets.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/dog-leash-rules.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dog-leash-rules.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Lions Bay rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay, the Animal Control Bylaw covers aggressive dogs, and the Community Charter covers dangerous dogs. An aggressive dog must be kept indoors, in an enclosure, or on a leash of no more than 1.5 metres held by a competent adult. Report a dog to Bylaw Services in writing. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** No separate licence fee for an aggressive or dangerous dog is listed in the Fees Bylaw. No ticket amount is listed in the bylaw notice schedule for the dangerous animal rules. **How long:** Not stated **Where:** - Email: Bylaw Services (complaints in writing), bylaw@lionsbay.ca - Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-834-3404 - Phone: Village Office, 604-921-9333 - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** Bylaw 461: an 'aggressive dog' has attacked, bitten or injured a person (or shown a tendency to), hurt a domestic animal, aggressively pursued or harassed a person or animal, or is kept for dog fighting. Community Charter s. 49: a 'dangerous dog' has killed or seriously injured a person or domestic animal, or an animal control officer reasonably believes it likely to; the officer may seize it. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 4.1 definitions](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "a dog that has attacked, bitten or caused injury to a person or has demonstrated a" … "a dog that has bitten, killed or caused injury to a domestic animal;" … "a dog that has aggressively pursued or harassed a person or domestic animal;" … "“Dangerous Dog” as defined by the Community Charter;" - Source: [Community Charter, section 49, BC Laws, Community Charter s. 49(1)-(2)](https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03026_03) - Official wording: "has killed or seriously injured a person," … "has killed or seriously injured a domestic animal, while in a public place or while on private property, other than property owned or occupied by the person responsible for the dog, or" … "an animal control officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill or seriously injure a person." … "an animal control officer may seize a dog if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that the animal is a dangerous dog." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Rules for owners:** Keep the dog indoors, in an enclosure, or on a leash no longer than 1.5 m held by a competent adult (no retractable leash). A dog that has bitten must be muzzled in public. An aggressive dog must have a tattoo or permanent ID and warning signs at each entrance. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 8.1, 8.2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Every owner of an aggressive or dangerous dog or other dangerous animal must at all" … "on a leash or tether no more than 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) in length held by and under" … "Every owner of an animal that has bitten a person or other pet must keep the" … "Every owner of an aggressive dog must ensure that the dog can be identified by" … "Every owner of an aggressive dog or a dangerous animal must post warning signs" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Licence fee:** None set. Lions Bay's Fees Bylaw lists no separate licence fee for an aggressive or dangerous dog. - **How to report:** Complaints should be made in writing: the online complaint or witness form, email to bylaw@lionsbay.ca, or a letter to Bylaw Services at the Village Office. For urgency, call Bylaw Services at 604-834-3404; if there is voicemail, call the Village Office at 604-921-9333 in office hours. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "Complaints should be made in writing using our online complaint or witness form," … "or by email to bylaw@lionsbay.ca" … "calling Bylaw Services at 604-834-3404" … "call the Village Office at 604-921-9333 during regular office hours" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. The bylaw notice schedule lists no ticket for the dangerous animal part of the bylaw. - **Bylaw:** Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014 (Part 8, Dangerous Animals). - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014”" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Two sets of rules apply in Lions Bay. The [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461]() calls a dog "aggressive" if it has attacked, bitten or injured a person (or shown a tendency to), hurt a domestic animal, aggressively pursued or harassed a person or animal, or is kept for dog fighting. Under the BC [Community Charter, section 49](), a "dangerous dog" has killed or seriously injured a person or domestic animal, or an animal control officer reasonably believes it likely to, and the officer may seize it. The bylaw does not say who decides that a dog is aggressive or how. ## Steps 1. To report a dog, use the online complaint or witness form, email bylaw@lionsbay.ca, or write to Bylaw Services at the Village Office. 2. Give your name, address, contact information and your relationship to the property. 3. If it is urgent, call Bylaw Services at 604-834-3404. If you get voicemail, call the Village Office at 604-921-9333 during office hours. ## Good to know - Owner rules (bylaw Part 8): keep the dog indoors, in an enclosure, or on a leash of no more than 1.5 metres held by a competent adult. Retractable leashes are not allowed. A dog that has bitten must be muzzled in public. - An aggressive dog must have a tattoo or permanent identification, and warning signs at each entrance. - The Fees Bylaw lists no separate licence fee for an aggressive or dangerous dog. - The bylaw notice schedule lists no ticket for the dangerous animal part of the bylaw. Ask Bylaw Services how it is enforced. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - [Community Charter, section 49, BC Laws](https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03026_03) - [Making a Complaint, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/making-complaint) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-licence.md) - [Lions Bay dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Lions Bay](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/how-many-pets.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/dangerous-dogs.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dangerous-dogs.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Community Charter, section 49, BC Laws](https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03026_03) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Making a Complaint, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/making-complaint) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Lions Bay question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in Lions Bay **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay, you may keep no more than three dogs and no more than four cats, each over about four months old, on any parcel of land. Kennels are not allowed. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice for more than three dogs: $110 ($100 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days). No ticket amount is listed for more than four cats. **How long:** Not applicable **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-834-3404 - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** No more than three dogs apparently over four months old on any parcel of land in the Village at one time. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 6.6.6](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall keep more than three dogs apparently over the age of four months on" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cats allowed:** No more than four cats apparently over four months old on any parcel of land in the Village at one time. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 6.8.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall keep more than four cats apparently over the age of four months on" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other animal limits:** No kennels (a place for training, breeding or boarding three or more animals). Zoning bans animal husbandry, keeping poultry and boarding of animals; only household pets other than poultry may be kept. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 6.1; definition of Kennel](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall operate a kennel in the Village." … "“Kennel” means a place, building, or structure for the training, breeding, or boarding of" - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, s. 4.3.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "animal husbandry including the keeping of poultry, fish farming, the boarding of animals" … "and the keeping of animals, except that household pets, other than poultry, may be kept;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exceptions:** Animals under about four months old are not counted ('apparently over the age of four months'). There is no kennel licence: kennels are prohibited. The bylaw lists no other exception to the dog and cat limits. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 6.1, 6.6.6, 6.8.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall operate a kennel in the Village." … "No person shall keep more than three dogs apparently over the age of four months on" … "No person shall keep more than four cats apparently over the age of four months on" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: keeping more than three dogs $110 ($100 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days); a compliance agreement is available. No ticket amount is listed for keeping more than four cats. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 461](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Keep more than three dogs $110 $100 $120 YES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014 (s. 6.6.6, 6.8.1, 6.1); Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (s. 4.3.3). - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014”" - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Zoning and Development Bylaw No.520, 2017"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay's [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461]() limits dogs and cats per parcel of land (s. 6.6.6 and 6.8.1). Only animals "apparently over" four months old count, so younger puppies and kittens are not counted. The bylaw lists no other exception to the limits. ## Good to know - Dogs: no more than three on any parcel at one time. - Cats: no more than four on any parcel at one time. - Kennels (places for training, breeding or boarding three or more animals) are not allowed, and there is no kennel licence. - The [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520]() bans animal husbandry, keeping poultry and boarding of animals; only household pets other than poultry may be kept. - Keeping more than three dogs is a bylaw notice of $110 ($100 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days), and a compliance agreement is available. No ticket amount is listed for more than four cats. See the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](). - Every dog over 24 weeks old also needs a licence. See the dog licence answer. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-licence.md) - [Lions Bay dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Lions Bay backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-chickens.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/how-many-pets.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/how-many-pets.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/how-many-pets.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/how-many-pets.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/how-many-pets.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Lions Bay backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** No. Lions Bay's zoning bans keeping poultry, including chickens and roosters, in all zones, and bans other livestock too. Only household pets other than poultry may be kept. Beekeeping is not named in the zoning bylaw, but beehives must be protected from wildlife. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice for an unprotected beehive: $150 ($120 if paid within 14 days, $180 after 28 days). **How long:** Not applicable **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-834-3404 - Email: Bylaw Services (complaints in writing), bylaw@lionsbay.ca - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** No. Zoning prohibits, in all zones, animal husbandry including the keeping of poultry; only household pets other than poultry may be kept. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, s. 4.3.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "The following uses are expressly prohibited in all zones:" … "animal husbandry including the keeping of poultry, fish farming, the boarding of animals" … "and the keeping of animals, except that household pets, other than poultry, may be kept;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Most hens:** None: keeping poultry is prohibited in all zones. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, s. 4.3.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "animal husbandry including the keeping of poultry, fish farming, the boarding of animals" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Roosters:** No. Roosters are poultry, and keeping poultry is prohibited in all zones. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, s. 4.3.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "animal husbandry including the keeping of poultry, fish farming, the boarding of animals" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coop rules:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Permit or registration:** None set. The bylaws offer no permit or exception for keeping hens. - **Bees:** Beekeeping is not named in the Zoning Bylaw. The only rule found: beehives must be protected by an electric fence or otherwise made inaccessible to wildlife. Ticket for an unprotected beehive: $150 ($120 if paid within 14 days, $180 after 28 days). - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 28](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Beehives must be protected by an electric fence or otherwise be made inaccessible" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Waste Collection Bylaw No. 455](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Beehives unprotected from dangerous wildlife $150 $120 $180" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other livestock:** Not allowed. Livestock (cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine) may not run at large, and zoning prohibits animal husbandry and keeping animals other than household pets. The Animal Control Bylaw bars keeping any animal other than a pet, apart from parades, shows and passing through. - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 6.2, 10.1, 10.2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall permit any livestock to be running at large in the Village." … "other than a pet unless permitted under sections 10.2 of this Bylaw;" … "an animal participating in or forming part of any lawful parade, circus, show or" - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, s. 4.3.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "and the keeping of animals, except that household pets, other than poultry, may be kept;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (s. 4.3.3); Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014 (Parts 6 and 10); Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013 (s. 28, beehives). - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Zoning and Development Bylaw No.520, 2017"." - Source: [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014”" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520]() (s. 4.3.3) prohibits, in all zones, animal husbandry, including the keeping of poultry. Only household pets other than poultry may be kept. That means no hens and no roosters, and the bylaws offer no permit or exception. Ducks are not named, and the bylaws do not define poultry, so ask the Village before assuming they are allowed. ## Good to know - Other livestock: not allowed. Cattle, goats, horses, sheep and swine may not run at large, and the [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461]() bars keeping any animal other than a pet, apart from parades, shows and passing through. - Bees: the zoning bylaw does not name beekeeping, and it does not say whether bees count as animal husbandry. The one rule found is in the [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455]() (s. 28): beehives must be protected by an electric fence or otherwise made inaccessible to wildlife. - An unprotected beehive is a $150 bylaw notice ($120 if paid within 14 days, $180 after 28 days). - To ask about bees or ducks, call Bylaw Services at 604-834-3404 or email bylaw@lionsbay.ca. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) - [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) ## Related questions - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Lions Bay](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/how-many-pets.md) - [Lions Bay noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/noise-rules.md) - [Lions Bay garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/backyard-chickens.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/backyard-chickens.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-chickens.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/backyard-chickens.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/backyard-chickens.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Lions Bay RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** On the street in Lions Bay, a large "extraordinary vehicle" (5,000 kg or more, or over 6.1 m long with any trailer) may not park in a residential district from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. No vehicle may park on any highway over 72 consecutive hours. Living in an RV or trailer is prohibited. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice: extraordinary vehicle overnight $100; unattached trailer $100; over 72 hours $165; camping on a highway $45; residential use of an RV or trailer (zoning) $475. **How long:** A Council street-space permit may be approved for up to 3 years. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-834-3404 ## Key facts - **On the street:** An 'extraordinary vehicle' (5,000 kg or more, or over 6.1 m long with any trailer) may not be parked on a street in a residential district from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. A trailer may not be parked on a street unless attached to a vehicle, and not in a permit zone. No parking on any highway over 72 consecutive hours. (Sources differ: Conflict: the Village's Forms page says an extraordinary vehicle 'may not park with any part of it on municipal property' and that a yearly application may be made to Council for hardship. The bylaw (s. 11) bars overnight street parking, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., in residential districts. The bylaw is followed. Where Council finds it impractical to park on the owner's lot because of topography, Council may approve a street space for up to 3 years for an annual fee (s. 11(c)). Fees Bylaw Schedule 5: $80 a month under 6.5 m, $110 over 6.5 m and under 7.7 m, $135 over 7.7 m.) - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413, 2009, s. 1 definitions; s. 10(j), 11(a), 11(b)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_413_-_traffic_and_parking_2009_consolidation_598.pdf) - Official wording: "“Extraordinary vehicle” means any vehicle having a licensed gross vehicle weight rating" … "of 5,000 kg or more, or a vehicle having an overall length including any attached trailer" … "No person shall park any extraordinary vehicle between 6:00 pm of any day and 6:00" … "No person shall park any trailer on a highway unless it is attached to a vehicle and not" … "on any highway for a period longer than 72 consecutive hours;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **On your property:** The Zoning Bylaw sets no limit on the number or size of RVs or trailers on a home lot. It bans storing boats over 7 m long outside the C-2 and C-3 zones, and outdoor parking of commercial or industrial vehicles and equipment (including trailers) in residential zones, except one such vehicle under 7,000 kg operated by a resident. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, s. 4.3.2, 4.15.1, 4.15.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "storage of boats exceeding 7 metres in length, except in the C-2 and C-3 Zones;" … "machinery with a primary function other than the transportation of passengers, including" … "but not limited to excavators, dump trucks, forklifts, backhoes, tractors, trailers and" … "one commercial or industrial vehicle or piece of equipment per" … "has a gross vehicle weight rating (or manufacturer’s specified operating weight in" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Living in an RV:** No. Zoning prohibits residential use of a mobile home, tent, trailer or recreation vehicle in all zones. Camping on any highway is also banned. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, s. 4.3.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "residential use of a mobile home, tent, trailer or recreation vehicle;" - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413, 2009, s. 21(f)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_413_-_traffic_and_parking_2009_consolidation_598.pdf) - Official wording: "camp, either by day or night, on any highway;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: extraordinary vehicle parked overnight $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days, $110 after 28 days); unattached trailer $100; parked over 72 hours $165 ($80, $210); camping on a highway $45 ($35, $55). Zoning: use prohibited in all zones $475 ($450, $500). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413, 2009](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Park extraordinary vehicle overnight $100 $90 $110 YES" … "Unattached trailer $100 $90 $110 YES" … "Park more than 72 hours $165 $80 $210 YES" … "Camp on highway $45 $35 $55 NO" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Use prohibited in all zones $475 $450 $500 NO" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413, 2009 (s. 10, 11, 21); Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (s. 4.3, 4.15); permit fees in Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, Schedule 5. - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413, 2009, title](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_413_-_traffic_and_parking_2009_consolidation_598.pdf) - Official wording: "Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413, 2009" - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665, Schedule 5](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 5 – TRAFFIC & PARKING FEES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works On the street, the [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413]() bars an "extraordinary vehicle" from parking in a residential district from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. That means a vehicle of 5,000 kg or more, or over 6.1 m long with any trailer. A trailer may not be parked on a street unless attached to a vehicle, and not in a permit zone. No vehicle may park on any highway for more than 72 consecutive hours, and camping on a highway is banned. The Village's Forms page words the extraordinary vehicle rule more strictly (no part on municipal property); the bylaw is followed here, so confirm with the Village. ## Good to know - On your lot: the [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520]() sets no limit on the number or size of RVs or trailers on a home lot. It bans storing boats over 7 m long outside the C-2 and C-3 zones, and outdoor parking of commercial or industrial vehicles and equipment (including trailers) in residential zones, except one such vehicle under 7,000 kg operated by a resident. The zoning bylaw does not say whether a recreational trailer or RV counts as commercial or industrial. - Living in a mobile home, tent, trailer or recreation vehicle is prohibited in all zones. - If Council finds it impractical to park on your lot because of topography, it may approve a street space for up to 3 years for an annual fee. Fees Bylaw Schedule 5: $80 a month under 6.5 m, $110 over 6.5 m and under 7.7 m, $135 over 7.7 m. - Bylaw notice fines ([Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw]()): extraordinary vehicle parked overnight $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days, $110 after 28 days); unattached trailer $100; parked over 72 hours $165 ($80, $210); camping on a highway $45 ($35, $55); residential use prohibited by zoning $475 ($450, $500). ## Official forms and pages - [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413, 2009 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_413_-_traffic_and_parking_2009_consolidation_598.pdf) - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lions Bay noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/noise-rules.md) - [Lions Bay unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/unsightly-property.md) - [Lions Bay short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/short-term-rental.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) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413, 2009 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_413_-_traffic_and_parking_2009_consolidation_598.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Lions Bay noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/noise-rules.json" --- # Lions Bay noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** Lions Bay's Noise Control Bylaw names no quiet hours. It bans sound that disturbs neighbours, and sets a lower limit for continuous sound at night: 45 decibels from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., against 55 decibels from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Construction is exempt only from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice: sound which disturbs $110; construction sound $220; continuous sound $110; horn misuse or car alarm $110. **How long:** Not applicable **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-834-3404 - Email: Bylaw Services (complaints in writing), bylaw@lionsbay.ca - Phone: Village Office, 604-921-9333 ## Key facts - **General rule:** No one may make, cause or permit any sound in the Village that disturbs the tranquility, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people at a neighbouring point of reception. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 283, 1998, s. 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_283_-_noise_control_bylaw_no._283_1998.pdf) - Official wording: "no person shall make, cause or permit to be made, any sound in the Village which disturbs the tranquility" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Quiet hours:** The bylaw names no quiet hours. It sets a lower limit for continuous sound at night: 45 decibels from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., against 55 decibels from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., measured at the point of reception. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 283, 1998, s. 1 definitions; s. 3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_283_-_noise_control_bylaw_no._283_1998.pdf) - Official wording: ""daytime" means the period from 0700 hours to 1900 hours of the same day;" … ""nighttime" means the period from 1900 hours of any day to 0700 hours of the following day;" … "exceeds 55 decibels in the daytime or 45" … "decibels in the nighttime." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Construction hours:** Construction sound is exempt only from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays; concrete placing or finishing may run to 8 p.m. except on Fridays and Saturdays. Continuous sound must stay within the s. 3 limits (55 decibels by day, 45 from 7 p.m.). No exemption on Sundays or holidays, so construction sound is banned then. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 283, 1998, s. 4(b), 6(e)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_283_-_noise_control_bylaw_no._283_1998.pdf) - Official wording: "a sound during the daytime or nighttime of any day produced in the course of" … "construction between 0730 and 1730 hours on any Saturday or weekday which hours" … "may, except on a Friday or Saturday, be extended to 2000 hours to complete the" … "placing or finishing of concrete; provided that no continuous sound is permitted which" … "sound level that, measured at a point of reception, exceeds 55 decibels in the daytime or 45" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other limits:** Continuous sound from electronics, shouting, animals or power equipment is banned over 15 minutes. Vehicle-carried electronics: 65 decibels. Chain saws, chippers and leaf blowers: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., not Sundays or holidays. Lawn and garden power equipment: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and holidays). Car alarm more than once in two hours banned. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 283, 1998, s. 4(a), 4(f), 5(b), 6(d), 6(f)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_283_-_noise_control_bylaw_no._283_1998.pdf) - Official wording: "a continuous sound during the daytime or nighttime of any day, regardless of sound" … "level, for a period of time in excess of 15 minutes by:" … "amplified at a sound level in excess of 65 decibels by any electronic equipment or other" … "a sound caused by the use of a motor vehicle alarm system more than once in any two" … "between 0800 hours and 2000 hours and between 1000 hours to 2000 hours on a" … "the use of a chain saw, a chipper or a leaf blower between 0900 hours and 1600 hours" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Services, 604-834-3404 or bylaw@lionsbay.ca; complaints should be in writing. If you get voicemail, call the Village Office at 604-921-9333 during regular hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "calling Bylaw Services at 604-834-3404" … "call the Village Office at 604-921-9333 during regular office hours" - Source: [Village Office | The Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/corporate-services/village-office) - Official wording: "The office is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. No official page names an after-hours noise line. - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: sound which disturbs $110 ($100 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days); decibel level $110; continuous sound $110; construction sound $220 ($200 early, $240 late); horn misuse or car alarm $110. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Noise Control Bylaw No. 283](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Sound which disturbs $110 $100 $120" … "Continuous sound $110 $100 $120" … "Construction sound $220 $200 $240" … "Car alarm noise $110 $100 $120" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** The Village of Lions Bay Noise Control By-Law No. 283, 1998. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 283, 1998, citation](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_283_-_noise_control_bylaw_no._283_1998.pdf) - Official wording: "This By-Law may be cited as "The Village of Lions Bay Noise Control By-Law No. 283, 1998."" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Noise Control Bylaw No. 283]() bans any sound in Lions Bay that disturbs the tranquility, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people at a neighbouring property. It sets no fixed quiet hours. Instead, "continuous sound" (without interruption for more than three minutes, or adding up to more than three minutes in any fifteen) is limited to 55 decibels from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 45 decibels from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., measured at the neighbour's property. ## Steps 1. Report in writing: use the online complaint form, email bylaw@lionsbay.ca, or write to Bylaw Services at the Village Office. 2. For timing-sensitive matters, call Bylaw Services at 604-834-3404. If you get voicemail, call the Village Office at 604-921-9333 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). ## Good to know - Construction (including landscaping, grading and painting) is exempt only from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays; concrete placing or finishing may run to 8 p.m. except on Fridays and Saturdays. The bylaw gives no exemption on Sundays or holidays. - Chain saws, chippers and leaf blowers: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., not Sundays or holidays. Lawn and garden power equipment: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays and holidays). - Continuous sound from electronics, shouting, animals or power equipment is banned over 15 minutes. Electronics carried in a vehicle: 65 decibels. A car alarm sounding more than once in two hours is banned. - No official page names an after-hours noise line. Public Works' after-hours number is for emergencies only. - Bylaw notice fines ([Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw]()): disturbing sound $110 ($100 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days); construction sound $220 ($200, $240); decibel level, continuous sound, and horn or car alarm $110. ## Official forms and pages - [Noise Control Bylaw No. 283, 1998 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_283_-_noise_control_bylaw_no._283_1998.pdf) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lions Bay dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Lions Bay backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-fire.md) - [Lions Bay fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fireworks.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) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/noise-rules.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/noise-rules.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/noise-rules.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/noise-rules.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/noise-rules.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Noise Control Bylaw No. 283, 1998 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_283_-_noise_control_bylaw_no._283_1998.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Making a Complaint, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/making-complaint) (read 2026-11-08) - [Village Office | The Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/corporate-services/village-office) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/unsightly-property.json" --- # Lions Bay unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay, report an unsightly or overgrown property to Bylaw Services in writing, using the online complaint form, bylaw@lionsbay.ca, or a letter to the Village Office. You must give your name, address, contact information and your relationship to the property. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice: $200 for an unsightly parcel, accumulation, stagnant water, rubbish in view or unsafe fence; $100 for graffiti, building materials, stored vehicles, or failing to clear accumulations, weeds or grass. **How long:** An Order to Comply gives 14 days to fix the problem, or 3 days if it is a nuisance. **Where:** - Email: Bylaw Services (complaints in writing), bylaw@lionsbay.ca - Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-834-3404 - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **What counts:** An owner must not let a parcel become or stay unsightly or a nuisance. Examples: accumulated rubbish, scrap, appliances, tires or vehicle parts in view; stagnant water; graffiti; building materials left over 15 days without a permit; unlicensed or inoperable vehicles; an unsafe or unsightly fence; brush, noxious weeds, or grass over 30 cm; a nuisance outdoor light. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 412, 2009, s. 5.1, 5.2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_412_-_good_neighbour_2009.pdf) - Official wording: "No Owner may allow a parcel owned by the Owner to become or remain unsightly." … "no Owner in respect of a parcel of the Owner may cause, allow or permit the" … "accumulation of building materials on the parcel for more than 15 days unless:" … "clear the parcel of brush, noxious weeds listed in Schedule “A”, and of grass in" … "excess of 30 centimetres in length;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to report:** In writing: the online complaint or witness form, email to bylaw@lionsbay.ca, or a letter to Bylaw Services at the Village Office. You must give your name, address, contact information and your relationship to the property. Phone Bylaw Services at 604-834-3404 if timing matters. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "Complaints should be made in writing using our online complaint or witness form," … "or by email to bylaw@lionsbay.ca" … "calling Bylaw Services at 604-834-3404" - Source: [Making a Complaint, Bylaw Infractions](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/making-complaint) - Official wording: "you must provide your name, address and contact information" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What happens next:** An enforcement officer may serve an Order to Comply: 14 days to fix it, or 3 days if a nuisance. The owner may appeal to Council in writing at least 72 hours before the deadline. If not done, the Village may do the work at the owner's cost, and unpaid costs after December 31 go on the property taxes. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 412, 2009, s. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_412_-_good_neighbour_2009.pdf) - Official wording: "the Enforcement officer may, serve on such person an Order to Comply which requires" … "three days if the Enforcement officer believes the contravention is a nuisance" … "appeal to the Council who must hear" … "at least 72 hours prior to the expiry of the time given" … "perform the obligations at the expense of the person defaulting." … "the cost shall be added to and form part of the taxes payable on the parcel as taxes in arrears." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $200 ($185 if paid within 14 days, $215 after 28 days) for allowing an unsightly parcel or accumulation, stagnant water, rubbish in view, or an unsafe fence. $100 ($90, $110) for graffiti, building materials, stored vehicles, failing to remove accumulations or clear weeds and grass. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 412](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Allow unsightly parcel $200 $185 $215 YES" … "Place graffiti $100 $90 $110 YES" … "Fail to clear parcel of brush, noxious weeds $100 $90 $110" … "Fail to repair or remove fence $200 $185 $215 YES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No 412, 2009. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 412, 2009, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_412_-_good_neighbour_2009.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “Good Neighbour Bylaw No 412, 2009.”" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 412]() says an owner must not let a parcel become or stay unsightly or a nuisance. Examples include accumulated rubbish, scrap, appliances, tires or vehicle parts in view; stagnant water; graffiti; building materials left over 15 days without a permit; unlicensed or inoperable vehicles; an unsafe or unsightly fence; brush, noxious weeds, or grass over 30 cm; and a nuisance outdoor light. Items in a closed building not visible from another parcel or a public place are not caught by the rubbish rule. ## Steps 1. Report in writing: use the online complaint or witness form, email bylaw@lionsbay.ca, or write to Bylaw Services at the Village Office. 2. Give your name, address, contact information and your relationship to the property. 3. Phone Bylaw Services at 604-834-3404 if timing matters. 4. An enforcement officer may serve an Order to Comply. ## Good to know - An Order to Comply gives the owner 14 days to fix it, or 3 days if it is a nuisance. The owner may appeal to Council in writing at least 72 hours before the deadline. - If the work is not done, the Village may do it at the owner's cost. Unpaid costs after December 31 go on the property taxes. - Bylaw notice fines ([Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw]()): $200 ($185 if paid within 14 days, $215 after 28 days) for an unsightly parcel or accumulation, stagnant water, rubbish in view or an unsafe fence. $100 ($90, $110) for graffiti, building materials, stored vehicles, or failing to remove accumulations or clear weeds and grass. - The bylaw itself sets a court fine of not less than $500 and not more than $10,000. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 412, 2009 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_412_-_good_neighbour_2009.pdf) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - [Making a Complaint, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/making-complaint) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lions Bay noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/noise-rules.md) - [Lions Bay backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-fire.md) - [Lions Bay garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/unsightly-property.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/unsightly-property.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/unsightly-property.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/unsightly-property.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/unsightly-property.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 412, 2009 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_412_-_good_neighbour_2009.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Making a Complaint, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/making-complaint) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-fire.json" --- # Lions Bay backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** No. Lions Bay's Fire Bylaw bans open burning and bans building a fire pit or fire ring. Wood may not be burned outdoors except in permanent outdoor fire pits or fireplaces permitted and inspected before the bylaw took effect. The bylaw offers no burning permit. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice: open burning $100; burning wood outside a building $100; building a fire pit or ring $100; burning or using a combustion device when banned $100. **How long:** Not applicable **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-834-3404 - Phone: Village Office, 604-921-9333 - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** Not allowed. No one may build a fire pit or fire ring, and no wood may be burned outside a building except in permanently built outdoor fire pits or fireplaces that were permitted and inspected before the bylaw took effect. Open burning (burning anything outdoors) is banned, apart from non-self-lighting charcoal, gas or propane for cooking or heating, and wood chips for flavouring food. - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy, s. 4 definition of Open burning; s. 36, 37](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - Official wording: "shall construct a fire pit or fire ring within the Village of Lions Bay." … "permanently constructed outdoor fire pits, fireplaces or the like that were permitted and inspected by the" … "Open burning - means burning anything outside of a building, with the exclusion of the" … "wood chips and the like" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Burning yard waste:** Not allowed. No one may carry out open burning in the Village except Lions Bay Fire Rescue at Village-sanctioned public occasions, for training, or for fire prevention. Burning waste such as plastics, rubber, domestic or demolition waste is also banned inside or outside a dwelling. - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy, s. 38, 41](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - Official wording: "no person shall carry out open burning within the boundaries" … "of the Village of Lions Bay." … "No person shall burn material included in Schedule “A” (Section 2 (b) of the Waste" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** None set. The Fire Bylaw offers no permit for campfires or burning yard waste. - **Fire bans:** The Fire Chief may impose a total ban on burning, including the use of any outdoor combustion device such as barbecues, when hazardous fire conditions merit it. - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy, s. 40](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - Official wording: "A total ban on burning may be imposed within the Village of Lions Bay, including on the use of" … "any outdoor combustion device including barbecues, if and when, in the opinion of the Fire" … "Chief, hazardous fire conditions merit such a ban." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Instead of burning:** Yard trimmings go in the weekly curbside compostables collection (kraft or compostable bags, marked containers or tied bundles), or can be dropped off at the Public Works Yard, 5 Tidewater Way, on Fridays 6 to 9 and Saturdays 8 to 11 (per the 2026 calendar). - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 8(b)(iii), 14](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Placement of non-attractant garden waste in compostable kraft or" … "Recycling, and compostable waste shall be collected weekly" - Source: [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) - Official wording: "Tidewater Way, Friday 6-9, Saturday 8-11):" … "Also: wildlife attractants, yardwaste in kraft bags" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: open burning $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days); burning wood outside a building $100; building a fire pit or ring $100; burning or using a combustion device when banned $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Construct fire pit or fire ring $100 $80 $120 YES" … "Burn wood outside a building $100 $80 $120 NO" … "Open burning $100 $80 $120 NO" … "Burn or use combustion device outside when $100 $80 $120 YES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011. - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy, s. 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011.”" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Fire Bylaw No. 428]() bans open burning (burning anything outdoors) in Lions Bay. Exceptions are non-self-lighting charcoal, gas or propane for cooking or heating, wood chips for flavouring food, and burning by Lions Bay Fire Rescue at Village-sanctioned public occasions, for training or for fire prevention. No one may build a fire pit or fire ring, and no wood may be burned outside a building except in permanently built outdoor fire pits or fireplaces that were permitted and inspected before the bylaw took effect. Burning waste such as plastics, rubber, domestic or demolition waste is banned inside or outside a dwelling. The bylaw offers no permit for campfires or burning yard waste. ## Good to know - The Fire Chief may ban all burning, including the use of outdoor combustion devices such as barbecues, when fire conditions are hazardous. No official page we read says where to check for a ban; call the Village Office at 604-921-9333. - Yard trimmings go in the weekly curbside compostables collection, or to the Public Works Yard, 5 Tidewater Way. See the yard waste answer. - Bylaw notice fines ([Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw]()): $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28 days) for open burning, burning wood outside a building, building a fire pit or ring, or burning or using a combustion device when banned. - The Fire Bylaw also sets a court penalty: a minimum fine of $2,500 and a maximum of $10,000, or up to 6 months in jail, or both. - Metro Vancouver, not the Village, regulates air quality and wood-burning appliances. ## Official forms and pages - [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/yard-waste.md) - [Lions Bay fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fireworks.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lions Bay garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/backyard-fire.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/backyard-fire.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-fire.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/backyard-fire.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/backyard-fire.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay fireworks rules question: "Are fireworks allowed in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fireworks/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fireworks.json" --- # Lions Bay fireworks rules **Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** Only on October 31 and New Year's Eve, and only low-hazard Consumer Fireworks. In Lions Bay you must give the Village Office a week's notice, and the Fire Chief may inspect. High Hazard fireworks are banned, and anyone setting off fireworks must be over 18. Fireworks in a park are banned. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Fireworks Permit $50 (valid only on October 31 and New Year's Eve). Bylaw notice fines: $100 unauthorized Consumer Fireworks; $200 High Hazard fireworks; $250 in a park; $50 under age 18. **How long:** A week's notice to the Village Office is required before the event. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 604-921-9333 ## Key facts - **Setting off fireworks:** Residents may set off only Consumer Fireworks, and only on October 31 and New Year's Eve (not Canada Day). They must give the Village Office a week's notice with time, place, type, who will handle them and contact details; the Fire Chief may inspect. High Hazard fireworks are banned. Anyone setting off fireworks must be over 18. - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy, s. 48-50; Appendix A policy](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - Official wording: "unless that person is over the age of 18." … "No person shall set off or explode any High Hazard Fireworks within the Village of Lions Bay," … "Residents may use Consumer Fireworks on October 31 and New Year’s Eve of any year," … "but not Canada Day because of the high risk at that time. They must give the Village Office" … "notice one week in advance." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Selling fireworks:** The Fire Bylaw does not ban sales, but no one may sell, offer for sale, possess, light, hold, distribute or set off any firework unless over the age of 18. - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy, s. 48](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall sell, offer for sale, possess, light, hold, distribute to another person or persons," … "unless that person is over the age of 18." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What counts as fireworks:** 'Fireworks' means any explosive device made to produce noise, explosion or a pyrotechnic effect for entertainment, but not caps for toys, sparklers, Christmas crackers or model rocket engines. 'Consumer Fireworks' means outdoor low-hazard (Class 7.2.1) fireworks such as showers, fountains, golden rain, Roman Candles and volcanoes, but excludes sparklers. - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy, s. 4 definitions](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - Official wording: "Fireworks – means any explosive product or device manufactured to produce a noise, explosion," … "but does not include caps for" … "Consumer Fireworks – means outdoor, low-hazard recreational fireworks (Canadian Class 7.2.1)" … "such as showers, fountains, golden rain, Roman Candles, volcanoes as may be designated under" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** The Fees Bylaw lists a Fireworks Permit at $50, valid only on October 31 and New Year's Eve. The Fire Bylaw's Consumer Fireworks Policy requires a week's notice to the Village Office, with the Fire Chief free to inspect. - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665, Schedule 8](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Fireworks Permit (valid only Oct 31 & New Year’s Eve) $50" - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy, Appendix A](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - Official wording: "notice one week in advance." … "This will allow time for the Fire Chief to conduct an inspection as" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: setting off fireworks under age 18 $50 ($40 if paid within 14 days, $60 after 28 days); unauthorized Consumer Fireworks $100 ($80, $120); High Hazard Fireworks $200 ($180, $220). Fireworks in a park $250 ($230, $270). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Use fireworks when under age 18 $50 $40 $60 NO" … "Use unauthorized Consumer Fireworks $100 $80 $120 NO" … "Use High Hazard Fireworks $200 $180 $220 NO" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Parks Regulations Bylaw No. 448, 2012](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Fireworks in park $250 $230 $270 NO" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Appendix A (Village of Lions Bay Consumer Fireworks Policy); fees in Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, Schedule 8. - Source: [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy, s. 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011.”" - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665, Schedule 8](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 8 – FIRE RESCUE/EMERGENCY" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Fire Bylaw No. 428]() and its Consumer Fireworks Policy, residents of Lions Bay may set off only Consumer Fireworks (low-hazard fireworks such as showers, fountains, golden rain, Roman Candles and volcanoes), and only on October 31 and New Year's Eve. Canada Day is not included. High Hazard fireworks are banned. Sparklers may be used without reference to the policy. ## Steps 1. Give the Village Office at least a week's notice, saying the time, place, type of fireworks, who will handle them, and contact details. 2. The Fees Bylaw lists a Fireworks Permit at $50, valid only on October 31 and New Year's Eve. Ask the Village Office at 604-921-9333 whether the notice and permit are one step. 3. The Fire Chief may inspect. They must be satisfied there is no risk of fire or injury, nothing is aimed at a building, structure, hedge or vegetation, and the fireworks are not within 30 m of stored flammable materials. ## Good to know - Anyone who sells, possesses, lights, holds, distributes or sets off any firework must be over the age of 18. The bylaw does not ban sales, and sets no dates or places for sale. - Fireworks in a park are banned under the Parks Regulations Bylaw. - Bylaw notice fines ([Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw]()): under age 18 $50 ($40 if paid within 14 days, $60 after 28 days); unauthorized Consumer Fireworks $100 ($80, $120); High Hazard fireworks $200 ($180, $220); fireworks in a park $250 ($230, $270). - The Fire Bylaw also sets a court penalty: a minimum fine of $2,500 and a maximum of $10,000. ## Official forms and pages - [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-fire.md) - [Lions Bay noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/noise-rules.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lions Bay dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-licence.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/fireworks.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/fireworks.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/fireworks.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/fireworks.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/fireworks.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/fireworks.md) ## Sources - [Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, with Consumer Fireworks Policy (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_428_-_fire_2011_consolidation_of_bl535.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/fireworks/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.json" --- # Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work **Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** Most Lions Bay bylaw offences are handled by a bylaw notice with a set penalty, for example $85 for a dog at large, $110 for disturbing noise, $200 for an unsightly parcel and $100 for open burning. Pay within 14 days for a lower amount; after 28 days the amount goes up. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice amounts: dog at large $85; unlicensed dog $85; disturbing noise $110; unsightly parcel $200; open burning $100; parking in a permit zone without a permit $195; Level 1 water restriction breach $100; short-term rental without a permit $475. **How long:** Dispute within 14 days of getting the notice. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-834-3404 - Email: Bylaw Services (complaints in writing), bylaw@lionsbay.ca ## Key facts - **How tickets work:** Most offences are handled by bylaw notice under Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, with disputes decided by the North Shore Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry. Notices are issued by RCMP members, bylaw enforcement officers, building inspectors, animal control officers and similar enforcement staff. Bylaws can also be prosecuted in court. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, s. 1.1, 5.1, 11.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006 (North Shore Bylaw" … "The bylaw and bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule A may be dealt with by bylaw notice." … "Bylaw enforcement officers, licensing inspectors, building inspectors, animal control officers" - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "Generally, bylaw enforcement is complaint based." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Common fines:** Bylaw notice amounts: dog at large $85; unlicensed dog $85; noise that disturbs $110; unsightly parcel $200; open burning $100; parking in a permit zone without a permit $195; Level 1 water restriction breach $100; short-term rental without a permit $475. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 461](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Dog at large $85 $75 $95 NO" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Noise Control Bylaw No. 283](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Sound which disturbs $110 $100 $120 NO" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 412](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Allow unsightly parcel $200 $185 $215 YES" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Park without permit for zone $195 $100 $240 YES" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Fire Bylaw No. 428](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Open burning $100 $80 $120 NO" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Fail to follow Water Conservation Level 1 $100 $75 $125 NO" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, Schedule A, Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Short-term rental without a Temporary Use $475 $450 $500 NO" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Paying early:** Yes. If received within 14 days of the person receiving (or being presumed to receive) the notice, the lower Early Payment Penalty in column A2 applies (for example $100 instead of $110 for noise). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, s. 6.1.2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "if received by the Municipality within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to" … "have received the notice, is the Early Payment Penalty set out in column A2 of Schedule A," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Paying late:** Yes. If paid more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received the notice, the higher Late Payment Penalty in column A3 applies (for example $120 instead of $110 for noise). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, s. 6.1.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "if more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw" … "notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge in addition to the penalty under subsection" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days of getting the notice, fill in the dispute portion of the notice and deliver it to the Village Office; after 14 days you may still pay but cannot dispute. A screening officer reviews it first; if confirmed you can pay or go to adjudication. If you lose at adjudication you pay an additional $125 fee. (Sources differ: Conflict: the Village's dispute page says an adjudication fee of $25; Bylaw 385 s. 8.3 (amended by Bylaw 640, April 21, 2026) says $125. The bylaw is followed. The dispute page also says a disputed ticket that is upheld loses the early-payment discount. Fees Bylaw Schedule 5 also lists a $25 Screening Officer administrative fee for parking notices cancelled because of user error.) - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, s. 7.1, 7.2, 8.3](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "within 14 days of the date on which the person received or is presumed to have received the" … "no person may dispute" … "must pay the Municipality an additional fee of $125 for the purpose of the Municipality recovering the" - Source: [Dispute Your Ticket or Bylaw Infraction Notice, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/dispute-your-ticket-or-bylaw-infraction-notice) - Official wording: "If you dispute your ticket and it is upheld (not dismissed), it no longer qualifies for this discount and will have to pay the full amount of the ticket plus an adjudication fee of $25." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006 (Office Consolidation 640, Schedule A). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A, title](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw" … "No. 385, 2006" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Most offences in Lions Bay are handled by bylaw notice under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385](), with disputes decided by the North Shore Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry. Notices are issued by RCMP members, bylaw enforcement officers, building inspectors, animal control officers and similar staff. Bylaws can also be prosecuted in court. ## Steps 1. Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice to get the lower early-payment amount (column A2 of Schedule A). 2. To dispute, fill in the dispute portion of the notice and deliver it to the Village Office within 14 days. After 14 days you may still pay, but you cannot dispute. 3. A screening officer reviews the dispute first. If the notice is confirmed, you can pay or go to adjudication. ## Good to know - Full amounts: dog at large $85; unlicensed dog $85; disturbing noise $110; unsightly parcel $200; open burning $100; parking in a permit zone without a permit $195; Level 1 water restriction breach $100; short-term rental without a permit $475. Parking near a fire hydrant is $240 and parking over 72 hours is $165. - If paid more than 28 days after you received the notice, the higher late-payment amount applies (for example $120 instead of $110 for disturbing noise). - If you lose at adjudication you pay an additional $125 fee under the bylaw. The Village's [dispute page]() says $25; the bylaw is followed, so confirm with the Village Office. - The Village's dispute page says a disputed ticket that is upheld loses the early-payment discount. - Each individual answer for a topic (noise, dogs, fire) gives its own fines. ## Official forms and pages - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - [Dispute Your Ticket or Bylaw Infraction Notice, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/dispute-your-ticket-or-bylaw-infraction-notice) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Lions Bay noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/noise-rules.md) - [Lions Bay unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/unsightly-property.md) - [Lions Bay backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/bylaw-fines.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/bylaw-fines.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/bylaw-fines.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/bylaw-fines.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/bylaw-fines.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/bylaw-fines.md) ## Sources - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Dispute Your Ticket or Bylaw Infraction Notice, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/dispute-your-ticket-or-bylaw-infraction-notice) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Lions Bay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/home-based-business.json" --- # Lions Bay home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay you can run a home-based business as a secondary use in the RS-1 (single detached residential) zone, if it is carried on inside a wholly enclosed building so it is not evident to passersby. The Village's site does not describe a licence or fee. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca) **Cost:** No licence fee found on the Village's site or in its Fees Bylaw. **How long:** Not stated on the Village's site. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 604-921-9333 - Email: Building Services, building@lionsbay.ca ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes, as a secondary use in the RS-1 (single detached residential) zone. It must be an occupation or business carried on for gain within a wholly enclosed building so that it is not evident to passersby. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 7.1.2(a); definition](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "home-based business;" … "carried on for remuneration or financial gain within a wholly enclosed building or structure so that" … "the business use is not evident to passersby, and which is accessory to the principal residential" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Not confirmed. The Village's site does not describe a licence or fee. - **Limits:** Carried on by residents of the parcel, entirely within a completely enclosed building; no signs or change from a residential look; floor area up to 100 m² or 40% of the dwelling's floor area, whichever is less; no outdoor storage; nothing that is obnoxious or a nuisance (odour, dust, noise, etc.). - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.12](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "the home-based business shall be carried on by persons resident on the parcel;" … "all home-based business shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building" … "there shall be no signs or other variations from a primarily residential appearance of the" … "the gross floor area of the home-based business shall not exceed 100 m2 or 40% of the" … "outdoor storage of materials or equipment is prohibited, except as provided for in section" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Businesses not allowed:** Specifically prohibited: automobile body shop, automobile service, automobile salvage or wrecking yard, brewery, distillery, kennel, animal breeding, restaurant, and parking or storage of industrial or construction equipment or materials. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.12.7](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "for clarity, automobile body shop, automobile service, automobile salvage or wrecking" … "yard; brewery; distillery; kennel; animal breeding; restaurant; and the parking or storage" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (s. 4.12 and 7.1.2). - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Zoning and Development Bylaw No.520, 2017"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Lions Bay allows a home-based business as a secondary use in the RS-1 zone under section 4.12 of its [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf). It must be an occupation or business carried on for gain within a wholly enclosed building so that it is not evident to passersby. It is not listed as a permitted use in the RM-1 or C-1 zones. ## Steps 1. Check that your lot is in the RS-1 zone (see the zoning-lookup answer). 2. Check your business against the conditions below. 3. Ask the Village Office whether anything else applies to your business. ## Good to know - Conditions: carried on by residents of the parcel, entirely within a completely enclosed building; no signs or change from a residential look; floor area up to 100 m² or 40% of the dwelling's floor area, whichever is less; no outdoor storage; nothing obnoxious or a nuisance (odour, dust, noise and so on). - Specifically prohibited: automobile body shop, automobile service, automobile salvage or wrecking yard, brewery, distillery, kennel, animal breeding, restaurant, and parking or storage of industrial or construction equipment or materials. - No limit on employees, customers or parking was found in the bylaw. - A home-based business that breaks the conditions can get a $300 ticket. - No business licence requirement or fee was found (see the business-licence answer). ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning-lookup.md) - [Lions Bay short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md) - [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/home-based-business.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/home-based-business.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/home-based-business.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/home-based-business.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/home-based-business.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385 (Consolidation 640) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Lions Bay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Lions Bay short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Lions Bay?" place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lions-bay category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/short-term-rental.json" --- # Lions Bay short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Lions Bay? **Short answer:** In Lions Bay a short-term rental (under one month) is not allowed unless the owner gets a temporary use permit from the Village. It is not allowed in a secondary suite. The Province also requires short-term rentals to be registered. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Temporary use permit $500; renewal $250. The CAO may require $2,500 security. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. A first permit lasts up to 1 year, renewable for 1 year; later permits up to 3 years. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 604-921-9333 - Email: Village Office, reception@lionsbay.ca - Online: Province of BC, short-term rentals, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Not unless the owner gets a temporary use permit (TUP), granted by the CAO. Not allowed in a houseboat, secondary suite, or on a parcel with a child home care business, or on a parcel with a property line less than 50 m from a school or daycare. Lions Bay is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.3.7, 4.6.1, 4.6.2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "short term rentals; except where authorized under a temporary use permit;" … "The CAO may grant a temporary use permit for a short term rental subject to the short" … "No short term rental is permitted as an accessory commercial use for a" … "houseboat, secondary suite or on a parcel that contains a child home care" … "No short term rental is permitted on a parcel with a property line that less than" - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia, List of exempt communities (Municipalities exempt)](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement" … "Lions Bay" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** No business licence is mentioned; the local approval is a temporary use permit. TUP fee $500, renewal $250 (Fees Bylaw Schedule 2). The CAO may require $2,500 security. - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Temporary Use Permit $500 plus $250 for renewal application" - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.6.4(a)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "the deposit of security of $2,500 in the form of cash deposit, bond, irrevocable" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Provincial registration:** The Province says registration applies to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local business licence is required. Lions Bay is exempt from the Province's principal residence requirement, which is a separate rule. - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia, 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: [Principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia, List of exempt communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Kimberley Kitimat Ladysmith Lake Cowichan Lantzville Lillooet Lions Bay Logan Lake Lumby Mackenzie Masset Merritt Midway" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Operating rules:** One short term rental per parcel; two guests per bedroom meeting Building Code minimums; one sign at most; two extra off-street parking spaces; sewer or septic able to handle the demand. The CAO may set quiet hours, management and safety conditions. First TUP: up to 1 year, renewable for 1 year; later permits up to 3 years. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 4.6.2, 4.6.4, 4.6.6](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "A maximum of one (1) short term rental is permitted on a parcel." … "A maximum of two (2) guests per bedroom that meets the minimum" … "two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided and maintained" … "establishment of quiet hours guests of the short term rental;" … "The term of the first temporary use permit issued in respect of a parcel shall be no" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: short-term rental without a Temporary Use Permit $475 ($450 if paid within 14 days, $500 after 28 days). Use prohibited in all zones: $475. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385 (Consolidation 640), Schedule A, Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Short-term rental without a Temporary Use $475 $450 $500 NO" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (s. 4.3.7 and 4.6, as amended by Bylaw No. 641, 2025); Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, Schedule 2. - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Zoning and Development Bylaw No.520, 2017"." - Source: [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650), amending list](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Removes Short Term Rental Policy and clarifies" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Lions Bay, short-term rental means a dwelling unit used for paying guests for less than one month. Under the Village's [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf), it is not allowed unless the owner gets a temporary use permit (TUP), granted by the CAO. No business licence is mentioned; the local approval is the TUP. It is not allowed in a houseboat or secondary suite, on a parcel with a child home care business, or on a parcel whose property line is less than 50 m from a school or daycare. ## Steps 1. Contact the Village Office about a temporary use permit and pay the $500 fee. 2. Neighbours within 50 m are notified and have two weeks to comment. The CAO decides, and may require $2,500 security. 3. Register with the Province (see below). ## Good to know - Rules: one short-term rental per parcel; two guests per bedroom meeting Building Code minimums; one sign at most; two extra off-street parking spaces; sewer or septic able to handle the demand. The CAO may set quiet hours and management and safety conditions. - You may ask Council to reconsider a CAO decision within 30 days. - Province: registration applies to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local business licence is required. Lions Bay is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement, which is a separate rule. - Fine: a bylaw notice for a short-term rental without a TUP is $475 ($450 if paid within 14 days, $500 after 28 days). A court fine of up to $10,000 is also possible. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) - [Province of BC, principal residence requirement](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) ## Related questions - [Lions Bay secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/secondary-suite.md) - [Lions Bay zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning-lookup.md) - [Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/short-term-rental.md) - [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/short-term-rental.md) - [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/short-term-rental.md) - [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/short-term-rental.md) - [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/short-term-rental.md) - [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017 (Consolidation BL650) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-07/Bylaw%20520%20-%20Zoning%20and%20Development%20Certified%20%20%28Consolidation%20BL650%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385 (Consolidation 640) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. 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