# Gov Handbook: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada

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

## Building, renovating and your property

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

## Garbage, recycling and waste

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

## Water, sewer, roads and snow

- [Lions Bay watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/water-restrictions.md): 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.

## Pets, animals and wildlife

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

## Parking, tickets and driving

- [Lions Bay RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md): 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.

## Bylaws, noise and complaints

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

## Starting and running a business

- [Lions Bay home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/home-based-business.md): 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.

## Housing and renting

- [Lions Bay short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/short-term-rental.md): 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.

## Zoning

- [All 10 zones in Lions Bay, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning/index.json)
- Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St