# Gov Handbook: Lytton, British Columbia, Canada > 15 answers about local government in Lytton. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/llms-full.txt ## Building, renovating and your property - [Lytton building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/building-permit.md): In Lytton you need a Village building permit before any construction or renovation, including new buildings, additions, plumbing, demolition, pools and accessory buildings over 10 m². Apply through the Cloudpermit online portal. - [Lytton fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/fence-rules.md): In Lytton a fence itself needs no building permit; only retaining walls do. Fences can be up to 1.3 m high on the front and exterior side lot lines and 1.8 m on the rear and interior side lot lines. - [Lytton permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): In Lytton an accessory building under 10 m² is outside the Building Bylaw; the Village says accessory buildings over 10 m² need a building permit. The Village's page and bylaw do not give a rule for decks, garages or carports, so ask first. - [Lytton building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/building-permit-fees.md): In Lytton a building permit costs $50 for the first $1,000 of construction value, plus $9 for each additional $1,000 up to $400,000. A $200 non-refundable application fee is included in the permit fee. - [Lytton zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/zoning-lookup.md): In Lytton, use the interactive GIS zoning map or download the Zoning Map (Schedule D) from the Village's Land Use and Zoning page. Then read your zone in Zoning Bylaw No. 484. - [Lytton secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/secondary-suite.md): Lytton's Zoning Bylaw sets rules for one accessory suite per lot, up to 90 m², but only where a zone permits it. The zone use lists we read do not name an accessory suite, so confirm with Planning before you plan one. - [Lytton tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/tree-removal.md): Lytton has no tree protection bylaw in its bylaw library, and the sources we read set no permit, fee or fine for cutting a tree on your own lot. The Village can trim or remove dangerous trees next to a highway at the owner's expense. ## Pets, animals and wildlife - [Lytton rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/dangerous-dogs.md): In the Village of Lytton, report a dangerous dog to the Village Office at 250-455-2355; the TNRD's dangerous dog service does not cover municipalities. A dangerous or guard dog licence is $105, and a Section 7 (Dangerous Dog) offence carries a $250 fine. ## Parking, tickets and driving - [Lytton RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md): The Village of Lytton has no posted rule specific to RVs, boats or trailers. Under its Snow Removal Bylaw, the Village may close a highway to parking with signs, and vehicles parked there may be towed at the owner's expense. No readable text states a rule for parking on your own property or living in an RV. ## Bylaws, noise and complaints - [Lytton noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/noise-rules.md): In the Village of Lytton, no one may make a noise that disturbs the peace or comfort of two or more people in separate residences nearby. There are no general quiet hours, but animal noise and amplified music or speech audible outside the property are objectionable from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and construction noise from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. - [Lytton unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/unsightly-property.md): In the Village of Lytton, an owner must not let a property become unsightly, for example with rubbish, graffiti, weeds over 20.32 cm (8 in.) or vehicles that cannot move. The Village has no Bylaw Enforcement Officer; enforcement is on a complaint basis with the RCMP. The fine is $100 per offence. - [Lytton backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/backyard-fire.md): In the Village of Lytton, open burning of yard waste is allowed only with an active burning permit from the Village. The Village's pages do not mention campfires or fire pits, how burning bans work, or a fine, so ask the Village Office. Yard waste can also be dropped off free at the TNRD Lytton Eco-Depot. ## Starting and running a business - [Lytton business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/business-licence.md): In Lytton, all businesses operating in the Village need a business licence, including home-based businesses and mobile vendors. It costs $50 for an annual licence or $10 for a daily licence. Apply at the Village Office. - [Lytton home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/home-based-business.md): Yes, in Lytton a home business is an accessory use in the RR, R1 and R2 zones, and a home industry also in RR. You need a business licence ($50 annual or $10 daily) and must follow the limits in the Zoning Bylaw. ## Housing and renting - [Lytton short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/short-term-rental.md): Lytton's bylaws do not mention short-term rentals or Airbnb. The Zoning Bylaw allows a bed and breakfast (up to five rooms, breakfast only) in the RR and R1 zones, and the Village says all businesses need a licence. Ask the Village and check provincial registration. ## Zoning - [All 12 zones in Lytton, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/zoning/index.json) - Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St