Lumby home-based business rules
Can I run a business from my home?
Short answer
Yes. Lumby allows home occupations in residential and rural zones if they meet the conditions in the Zoning Bylaw. You need a Village business licence; a home occupation costs $50 a year.
Key facts
| Allowed | Yes. A home occupation is permitted in residential and rural zones if it meets the conditions in s. 409; the R.1 zone lists home occupations as a permitted use.Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012, consolidated, s. 409.1; Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012, consolidated, s. 1201.1.f · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingA home occupation use shall be permitted in residential and rural zones and: Home Occupations subject to the provisions of Section 409 |
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| Business licence | Yes. A business licence is required; Home Occupation costs $50 a year.Business Licence Bylaw No. 884, 2023, consolidated, s. 2.1; Schedule A code 6010 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordinga person shall not carry on a business within the Village unless the person holds a valid Licence Home Occupation $ 50.00 |
| Limits | Inside the home (except horticulture); under 20% of floor area and no more than 45 m² (484 sq ft); one extra off-street parking space, not in tandem; no staff other than family living there; one home occupation sign; no odour, noise, heat, glare or excessive traffic; no sales on site unless produced there; no more than 1 delivery or service vehicle at a time.Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012, consolidated, s. 409.1; Business Licence Bylaw No. 884, 2023, consolidated, s. 6.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingshall occupy less than twenty percent (20%) of the floor area, not to exceed 45 shall have no employees other than members of the immediate family residing shall not generate excessive traffic. shall not involve the sale of a commodity on the premises, unless it is produced more than 1 Service or Delivery Vehicle, at any one time |
| Businesses not allowed | None set. Neither of Lumby's bylaws lists banned home businesses. |
| Bylaw | Village of Lumby Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012, s. 409 (Home Occupations); Business Licence Bylaw No. 884, 2023, s. 6.1Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012, consolidated, s. 409; Business Licence Bylaw No. 884, 2023, consolidated, s. 6.0 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording408 Subdivision Without Community Sewer.............................................................. 20 409 Home Occupations ............................................................................................ 20 410 Secondary Suites ............................................................................................... 20 VILLAGE OF LUMBY ZONING BYLAW NO. 750, 2012 CONSOLIDATED WITH AMENDMENTS FOR CONVENIENCE (b) makes deliveries to, picks up items or persons from, or otherwise attends at the Premises at which the Home Occupation is located. Social Escort includes a business that for a fee or other form of payment provides an escort to accompany (B/L 886, 2023) Zoning Bylaw means the Village Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012, and amendments. 1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF LUMBY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW NO. 884, 2023 ____________________________________________________ |
How it works
A home occupation is permitted in residential and rural zones if it meets the conditions in s. 409 of Zoning Bylaw No. 750. The R.1 zone lists home occupations as a permitted use. A business licence is required under the Business Licence Bylaw No. 884; Home Occupation costs $50 a year.
Limits:
- Inside the home (except horticulture).
- Under 20% of floor area and no more than 45 m² (484 sq ft).
- One extra off-street parking space, not in tandem.
- No staff other than family living there.
- One home occupation sign.
- No odour, noise, heat, glare or excessive traffic.
- No sales on site unless the goods are produced there.
- No more than 1 service or delivery vehicle at a time, and 3 in 24 hours (licence bylaw s. 6.1).
Steps
- Confirm your zone allows home occupations (see the zoning-lookup answer).
- Check your business against the limits above.
- Apply for the Home Occupation business licence (see the business-licence answer).
Good to know
- Neither bylaw lists banned home businesses; the conditions above limit what can run at home.
- Ask the Village office (250-547-2171) if your business is borderline.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Coldstream · Vernon · Spallumcheen · Armstrong · Enderby · Lake Country
Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality →
Sources
- Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012, consolidated (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Business Licence Bylaw No. 884, 2023, consolidated (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
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