# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for McBride

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title: "McBride building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit in McBride, and how do I apply?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# McBride building permits: when you need one and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** In McBride you need a Village building permit to build, alter, repair, demolish or move a building or structure. The Village lists structures over 10 m² (107 sq. ft.), decks, foundations and wood stoves. Submit the application, a Preliminary Review Form and a site plan to the Building Inspector.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer. Fees are paid with the application.  
**How long:** The Village and its Building Bylaw do not state a processing time. A building inspector is in McBride on Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229
- Phone: McBride Building Inspection Services (411 Columbia Street), 250-569-4211

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** A permit is needed to construct, alter, repair, demolish or move a building or structure, and for plumbing, temporary buildings and some change of use. The Village lists structures over 10 m² (107 sq. ft.), decks, foundations, wood stoves, enclosing a carport and retaining walls holding back more than 1.5 m of fill.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, s. 6.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall Construct, alter, repair or demolish or authorize or allow the construction, alteration, repair or demolition of a building or structure, or part thereof without a valid and subsisting Permit issued by the Building Inspector."
  - Source: [Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Build any kind of structure larger than 10 square meters (107 sq. ft.)." … "Construct a retaining wall which retains more than 1.5 meters of fill."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not needed for:** The Building Bylaw does not apply to a building of 10 m² or less that is accessory to a residential use on the same parcel (if it creates no hazard), or to farm buildings other than residential ones on farm-assessed parcels, or to other buildings exempted by section 1.1.1.1(2) of the Building Code.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, s. 3.4](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/)
  - Official wording: "to a building not greater than 10m² in building area that is accessory to a residential use on the same parcel, provided it does not create a hazard;" … "on parcels that are assessed for farm purposes by the British Columbia Assessment Authority, to farm buildings other than residential buildings and attachments thereto;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Submit the Building Permit Application to the Building Inspector with a Preliminary Review Form, a site plan and payment. The forms are on the Village website.
  - Source: [Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "A written review of your construction project is required when you submit your Building Permit Application." … "along with required payment."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What to submit:** A form signed by the owner or agent stating the use and true value of the work, two copies of specifications and scale drawings (dimensions, room uses and floor areas, site plan), and for homes the Homeowner Protection Act evidence. The Building Inspector may also ask for a survey and confirmation of zoning compliance.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, s. 10.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/)
  - Official wording: "state the true value of the proposed construction;" … "be accompanied by copies in duplicate of the specifications and scale drawings of the building or structure" … "evidence required under section 30(1) of the Homeowner Protection Act;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The official pages do not state this detail.
- **Inspections:** The owner must give the Building Inspector at least 48 hours notice before each stage (footings, framing, insulation and so on, and a final inspection) and before concealing work. A building inspector is in McBride on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, s. 7.1.5](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/)
  - Official wording: "Request the Building Inspector to inspect and approve the following aspects of the work at least 48 hours in advance of each stage"
  - Source: [Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "a building inspector is available in McBride on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** McBride Building Inspection Services, Robson Valley Community Centre, 411 Columbia Street, 250-569-4211. Village Office: 250-569-2229.
  - Source: [Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "McBride Contact Info: Tel: 250-569-4211" … "Robson Valley Community Centre 411 Columbia Street McBride, BC V0J 2E0"
  - Source: [Building and Development, Building & Development page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development)
  - Official wording: "- Development Permits & Applications For more information, please contact: The Village of McBride Tel: 250-569-2229 Fax: 250-569-3276 Email: PO Box 519"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, Title](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 751, 2014"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of McBride issues permits under [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/). Nobody may construct, alter, repair or demolish a building or structure without a valid permit from the Building Inspector. Permits also cover moving a building, plumbing, temporary buildings and some changes of use.

The Village's permits page lists: any structure larger than 10 m² (107 sq. ft.), decks, foundations, wood stoves, enclosing a carport, and a retaining wall that holds back more than 1.5 m of fill. The bylaw does not apply to a building of 10 m² or less that is accessory to a home on the same parcel, if it creates no hazard, or to most farm buildings on farm-assessed parcels.

## Steps

1. Get the Building Permit Application, Preliminary Review Form and Site Plan Form from the Village's [building permits page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections).
2. Fill in the form, signed by the owner or agent, stating the use and true value of the work. Include two copies of specifications and scale drawings (dimensions, room uses, floor areas and a site plan). For homes, include the Homeowner Protection Act evidence.
3. Submit it to the Building Inspector with payment. The Inspector may also ask for a survey and confirmation that the work meets zoning.
4. Give the Building Inspector at least 48 hours' notice before each inspection stage (footings, framing, insulation and so on, and the final) and before concealing work. Book through McBride Building Inspection Services, 250-569-4211.

## Good to know

- The Village does not describe online submission.
- Zoning rules also apply; see the zoning-lookup answer.
- The bylaw has only a drafting note about possibly exempting fences, paving and low retaining walls. It is not a rule, so ask before building.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permits and Inspections, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
- [Building and Development, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development)
- [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/)

## Related questions

- [McBride building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/building-permit-fees.md)
- [McBride permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [McBride zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/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)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/building-permit.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/building-permit.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/building-permit.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/building-permit.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/building-permit.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Permits and Inspections, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Development, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: McBride permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in McBride?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mcbride
category: Building, renovating and your property
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owner_body: Village of McBride
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# McBride permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

**Short answer:** In McBride, a building permit is needed for a deck, and to enclose a carport or convert a garage to living space. The Building Bylaw does not apply to an accessory building of 10 m² or less on a residential parcel, but the Village says a structure over 10 m² (107 sq. ft.) needs a permit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** No processing time is stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229
- Phone: McBride Building Inspection Services (411 Columbia Street), 250-569-4211

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** The Building Bylaw does not apply to an accessory building of 10 m² or less on a residential parcel, if it creates no hazard. The Village says a structure larger than 10 m² (107 sq. ft.) needs a permit.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, s. 3.4.2](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/)
  - Official wording: "to a building not greater than 10m² in building area that is accessory to a residential use on the same parcel, provided it does not create a hazard;"
  - Source: [Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Build any kind of structure larger than 10 square meters (107 sq. ft.)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Decks:** The Village lists building or remodelling a deck among the work that needs a building permit. No height threshold is stated.
  - Source: [Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Remodel or construct a deck"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Garages and carports:** A building permit is needed to enclose a carport or convert a garage to living space. A new garage or carport larger than 10 m² is a structure needing a permit under the Village's rule.
  - Source: [Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "Enclose your carport or change your garage to living space." … "Build any kind of structure larger than 10 square meters (107 sq. ft.)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning limits:** Not confirmed. The Zoning Bylaw has no readable text, so accessory building limits are not stated.
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014. Accessory building limits are in the Zoning Bylaw.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, Title](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 751, 2014"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Permits come from the Village of McBride's Building Inspector under [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/). Zoning setbacks and size limits apply separately.

- **Shed:** the Building Bylaw does not apply to an accessory building of 10 m² or less on a residential parcel, if it creates no hazard. The Village says a structure larger than 10 m² (107 sq. ft.) needs a permit.
- **Deck:** the Village lists building or remodelling a deck among work needing a permit. It states no height threshold, and does not say whether a small low deck is exempt.
- **Garage or carport:** a permit is needed to enclose a carport or convert a garage to living space. A new garage or carport larger than 10 m² needs a permit; whether a smaller one is exempt follows the accessory-building rule above.

## Steps

1. Call the Village Office, 250-569-2229, with your size and location, and ask about permits and zoning limits.
2. If a permit is needed, follow the steps in the building-permit answer.

## Good to know

- Accessory building height, setbacks and coverage are in the Zoning Bylaw. That text could not be read, so the Village's limits are not stated here.
- Ask the Village if your project is close to 10 m².

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permits and Inspections, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
- [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/)
- [OCP and Zoning, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/zoning-land-use)

## Related questions

- [McBride building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/building-permit.md)
- [McBride building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/building-permit-fees.md)
- [McBride zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/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)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Permits and Inspections, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [OCP and Zoning, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/zoning-land-use) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: McBride building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost in McBride?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mcbride
category: Building, renovating and your property
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of McBride
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# McBride building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In McBride a building permit costs $125 for work valued at $1,000 or less, plus $6 for every $1,000, or part of $1,000, above that. The fee is set by Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026. Plumbing, wood stove and other permits have separate fees.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** Minimum $125; then $6 per $1,000 (or part) of value over $1,000. No separate application or plan review fee is listed.  
**How long:** Fees are paid in advance, when you submit the application.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229
- Phone: McBride Building Inspection Services (411 Columbia Street), 250-569-4211

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $125 (for work valued at $1,000 or less), under Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule I. (Sources differ: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (adopted Nov. 1, 2026) repeals Bylaw 805, 2022; the Village web pages still cite Bylaw 805. Bylaw 805 set the first tier at $100 plus $6 per $1,000 (the Village building page still links to it). Bylaw 847 followed.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule I, I.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "$125.00 plus $6.00 for every $1,000, or part thereof, by which" … "the value of the work exceeds $1,000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** $125 plus $6 for every $1,000, or part of $1,000, by which the value of the work exceeds $1,000.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule I, I.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "$125.00 plus $6.00 for every $1,000, or part thereof, by which" … "the value of the work exceeds $1,000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** None set. No separate application or plan review fee is listed for building permits.
- **Other fees:** Plumbing: $125 for up to 10 fixtures, plus $8 for each fixture over 10. Solid fuel burning appliance: $150. Temporary building permit: $150. Call-back inspection: $200 each. Any inspection not listed: $150.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule I, I.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "Solidfuel burning appliance $150.00" … "Temporary building permit $150.00" … "$125.00 for up to 10 fixtures, plus $8.00 for each additional" … "$200.00 for each inspection" … "Any inspection not listed above $150.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** Pay when you submit the application: fees (other than utility bills) must be paid in advance of the service. The Village says to submit permits to the Building Inspector with the required payment.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, s. 4(c)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "all fees and charges must be paid in advance of the service or delivery of goods."
  - Source: [Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
  - Official wording: "along with required payment."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule I (Building Bylaw). The permit rules are in Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Section 4, Schedule I](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW I.1 Building Bylaw Fees"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Building permit fees are in Schedule I of the Village of McBride's [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/). The permit rules are in [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/). The fee is $125 plus $6 for every $1,000, or part of $1,000, by which the value of the work exceeds $1,000.

Other permit fees in the schedule:

- Plumbing: $125 for up to 10 fixtures, plus $8 for each fixture over 10.
- Solid fuel burning appliance: $150.
- Temporary building permit: $150.
- Call-back inspection: $200 each.
- Any inspection not listed: $150.
- Renewal of an expired permit: 10% of the original fee, but not less than $125.

## Steps

1. Work out the value of the work for your application.
2. Submit the application to the Building Inspector with payment. Fees (other than utility bills) must be paid in advance of the service.

## Good to know

- No separate application or plan review fee is listed for building permits.
- A reduction is available when a Registered Professional's sealed design and on-site supervision are used. The percentages are not legible in the posted bylaw, so ask the Village.
- The Village's web pages still cite the older Bylaw 805, which the new bylaw repeals. Follow Bylaw 847 and confirm with the Village Office, 250-569-2229.
- Payment methods are not stated.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
- [Building Permits and Inspections, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections)
- [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/)

## Related questions

- [McBride building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/building-permit.md)
- [McBride permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [McBride business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/business-licence.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Wells](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits and Inspections, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3545/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "McBride 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 McBride?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mcbride
category: Building, renovating and your property
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of McBride
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# McBride 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 McBride?

**Short answer:** In McBride, the Village posts a Zoning Map as a PDF on its OCP and Zoning page, and staff can confirm a property's zoning. No online address search is described. Call the Village Office at 250-569-2229 or email mcbride@mcbride.ca.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** Not stated.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** The Village posts a Zoning Map (Schedule B to the zoning bylaw) as a PDF on its OCP and Zoning page. Staff can confirm a property's current zoning. No online address search is described.
  - Source: [OCP and Zoning, OCP and Zoning page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/zoning-land-use)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Map (Schedule 'B' to Bylaw No. 703)" … "Current zoning of the property to confirm that a rezoning application is required."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 839, 2026 is in the Village bylaw library (posted Sept. 25, 2026). The OCP and Zoning page still names Zoning Bylaw No. 703, consolidated 2023. The date the copy is current to is not stated. (Sources differ: Zoning rules could not be read: the Village library lists Zoning Bylaw No. 839, 2026 but its text layer is empty (no OCR used), and the older Zoning Bylaw No. 703 link on the Village website now asks for a sign-in. The library entry for 839 appears newer than the web page; adoption status is not stated. The related new OCP is Bylaw No. 838, 2026.)
  - Source: [Bylaw library](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw No 839, 2026_Zoning"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 839, 2026, Schedule B map](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/46872/)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE "B" TO ZONING BYLAW NO. 839"
  - Source: [OCP and Zoning, OCP and Zoning page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/zoning-land-use)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 703 - Consolidated 25, 2023"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What the zone controls:** Each property has a zoning classification setting permitted uses and density, setbacks, parcel coverage and building height, off-street parking, loading and landscaping, home occupations, fence height and auxiliary buildings, and minimum parcel size.
  - Source: [OCP and Zoning, OCP and Zoning page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/zoning-land-use)
  - Official wording: "Permitted uses and density" … "Building setbacks, parcel coverage and building height." … "Minimum parcel size and dimensions to be created by subdivision"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Village of McBride office: 250-569-2229, mcbride@mcbride.ca.
  - Source: [Building and Development, Building & Development page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development)
  - Official wording: "Tel: 250-569-2229 Fax: 250-569-3276"
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/contact-us)
  - Official wording: "Contact Us 250-569-2229 mcbride@mcbride.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 839, 2026 (Village bylaw library). The Village website still names Zoning Bylaw No. 703. (Sources differ: Zoning rules could not be read: the Village library lists Zoning Bylaw No. 839, 2026 but its text layer is empty (no OCR used), and the older Zoning Bylaw No. 703 link on the Village website now asks for a sign-in.)
  - Source: [Bylaw library](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw No 839, 2026_Zoning"
  - Source: [OCP and Zoning, OCP and Zoning page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/zoning-land-use)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 703 - Consolidated 25, 2023"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of McBride posts a Zoning Map (Schedule B to the zoning bylaw) as a PDF on its [OCP and Zoning page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/zoning-land-use). Staff can confirm a property's current zoning. No online address search is described.

Each property has a zoning classification that sets permitted uses and density, setbacks, parcel coverage and building height, off-street parking, loading and landscaping, home occupations, fence height and auxiliary buildings, and minimum parcel size.

## Steps

1. Open the Zoning Map on the Village's OCP and Zoning page and find your property.
2. Call the Village Office at 250-569-2229 or email mcbride@mcbride.ca to confirm the zone and what is allowed.
3. Check whether your project also needs a building permit (see the building-permit answer).

## Good to know

- The website still names Zoning Bylaw No. 703, consolidated 2023. The bylaw library lists [Zoning Bylaw No. 839, 2026](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/46872/), posted Sept. 25, 2026. The Village does not say which is in force or what date the copy is current to. Confirm with staff.
- The zone rules themselves could not be read, so this page does not state them.

## Zones

0 zones are listed from [Village of McBride Zoning Bylaw No. 703 - Consolidated 25, 2023](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/zoning-land-use). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/zoning/index.json

## Official forms and pages

- [OCP and Zoning, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/zoning-land-use)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 839, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride bylaw library](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/46872/)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/)
- [Building and Development, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development)
- [Contact Us, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/contact-us)

## Related questions

- [McBride building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/building-permit.md)
- [McBride permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [McBride home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/home-based-business.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Wells](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [OCP and Zoning, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development/zoning-land-use) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 839, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride bylaw library](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/46872/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Development, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/building-development) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)

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# McBride garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

**Question:** When is garbage collected in McBride, and what are the rules for containers and limits?

**Short answer:** In McBride, the Village collects residential garbage every Friday (not statutory holidays) and business garbage Mondays and Thursdays. Put your container out between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. under the bylaw; the Village page says by 8:00 a.m. Recycling goes to the McBride Transfer Station.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** 2026: $256.17 a year for a single family residence (Fees Bylaw 805, since repealed). Bylaw 847 sets 2027 to 2031 fees; the residential amount could not be read, so ask the Village. Billed annually: 5% off if paid in full before May 1; 10% penalty if unpaid after December 31.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229
- Phone: McBride Transfer Station (Regional District of Fraser-Fort George), 250-569-8877

## Key facts

- **How often:** Garbage once a week: homes every Friday (not statutory holidays); businesses Mondays and Thursdays. Recycling is taken to the McBride Transfer Station, run by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. No curbside recycling or organics collection is described.
  - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Resident garbage collection - Every Friday (excluding stat holidays)" … "Commercial garbage collection - Every Monday & Thursday (excluding stat holidays)" … "Operated by the Regional District of Fraser Fort George"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022, s. 7.1, 7.3](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)
  - Official wording: "Solid Waste will be collected once each week" … "There is no regularly scheduled Solid Waste Collection Service on Saturday, Sunday or statutory holidays."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Finding your day:** Residential collection is every Friday (excluding statutory holidays). The bylaw ties service to the collection area map in Schedule A.
  - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Resident garbage collection - Every Friday (excluding stat holidays)"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022, Schedule A](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)
  - Official wording: "SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AREA MAP"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Carts:** The Village supplies a tippable garbage container for each property; sizes are not stated. Owners must repair or replace a damaged container. In bear or cougar areas the Village may supply a bear-resistant container.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022, s. 6.1, 6.4, 9.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)
  - Official wording: "will be required to use a Collection Container supplied by the Village." … "the Village may provide the Owner or Occupier of the Real Property with a bear-resistant container" … "must repair or replace any Collection Container which becomes damaged, unsafe or dangerous to a person who handles them."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Setting carts out:** Bylaw: place the container between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on collection day, in full view within 1.0 m of the curb. The Village page says outside by 8:00 a.m., lid closed, and that containers put out after 8:00 a.m. may not be collected. (Sources differ: The bylaw window is 5:00 to 7:00 a.m.; the web page says by 8:00 a.m. Bylaw followed. No bring-in time is stated.)
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022, s. 7.4](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)
  - Official wording: "Between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on the day of designated Solid Waste Collection" … "in full view and within 1.0 metre (39 inches) of the curbside of civic access serving the Real Property."
  - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Tippable garbage containers must be placed outside by 8:00 am. Containers placed after 8:00 am on collection day may not be collected."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits and extra garbage:** Two collection containers per dwelling per week (extra at the Village's discretion). Garbage sealed in the container, maximum weight 100 lbs, no extra garbage on the street. Items over 60 cm (24 in) in any dimension, yard waste and cardboard are not accepted.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022, s. 6.3, 6.8, Sched. B](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)
  - Official wording: "is limited to two Collection Containers per Dwelling, per week." … "No property shall include cardboard waste generated at the premises for Solid Waste Collection." … "Items of any kind that are larger than 60 centimetres (24 inches) in any dimension;"
  - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Maximum weight 100lbs. No extra garbage on the street."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** 2026: $256.17 a year for a single family residence (Fees Bylaw 805, Schedule C). Fees Bylaw 847, adopted Nov. 1, 2026, sets 2027 to 2031 fees; its residential row is not legible in the text. Billed annually: 5% off if paid in full before May 1; 10% penalty if unpaid after Dec. 31.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 805, 2022, Schedule C, C.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3547/)
  - Official wording: "Single Family Residence 160.51 183.72 207.39 231.54 256.17"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule C, C.3](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "5% applies to fees paid in full before May 1 of the billing year, and a penalty of 10% is added to fees that remain unpaid after December 31."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022, s. 10.3](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)
  - Official wording: "Accounts for annual charges for the Solid Waste Collection Service are rendered on January 1 of each year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022. Fees are in Schedule C of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022, s. 1.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as the "Village of McBride Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022""
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Section 4](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "Schedule "C" Solid Waste Collection"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village collects garbage once a week: homes every Friday (not statutory holidays), businesses Mondays and Thursdays. The [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw 806](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/>) ties service to the collection area map in its Schedule A. No curbside recycling or organics collection is described. Recycling goes to the McBride Transfer Station, run by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (see the [Garbage and Recycling page](<https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/garbage-recycling>)).

## Steps

1. The Village supplies a tippable garbage container for each property. Sizes are not stated. You must repair or replace a damaged one. In bear or cougar areas the Village may supply a bear-resistant container.
2. Put the container in full view within 1.0 m of the curb. The bylaw says between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on collection day. The Village page says outside by 8:00 a.m., lid closed, and that containers put out after 8:00 a.m. may not be collected.
3. No bring-in time is stated.

## Good to know

- Limits: two collection containers per dwelling per week (extra at the Village's discretion). Garbage must be sealed in the container, at most 100 lbs, with no extra garbage on the street. No extra-bag or tag system is described.
- Not accepted: items over 60 cm (24 in) in any dimension, yard waste and cardboard. Cardboard must go to a transfer station at least once every two weeks.
- Fees: 2026 was $256.17 a year for a single family residence under Fees Bylaw 805. The [Fees and Charges Bylaw 847](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/>), adopted November 1, 2026, repealed it and sets 2027 to 2031 fees. Its residential amount could not be read, so ask the Village Office. Fees are billed annually: 5% off if paid in full before May 1; 10% penalty if unpaid after December 31.

## Official forms and pages

- [Garbage and Recycling, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/garbage-recycling)
- [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)

## Related questions

- [McBride yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/yard-waste.md)
- [McBride backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/backyard-fire.md)
- [McBride bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/garbage-collection.md)
- [Wells](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/garbage-collection.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/garbage-collection.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/garbage-collection.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/garbage-collection.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Garbage and Recycling, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 805, 2022 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3547/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)

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# McBride yard waste collection and drop-off

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

**Short answer:** In McBride, yard waste is not collected with the garbage, and no curbside yard waste service is described. The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George says yard and garden waste is accepted at the Valemount transfer station, not listed at McBride, and suggests composting at home.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** No yard waste charge found, since no service is listed. Stumps at the McBride transfer station are $200 per tonne, $12 minimum, as demolition and land clearing waste.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: McBride Transfer Station (Regional District of Fraser-Fort George), 250-569-8877
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** Not collected with the garbage. Yard waste is on the list of prohibited waste for the weekly garbage collection. No separate curbside yard waste service is described.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022, Schedule B (r)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)
  - Official wording: "q) Heavy pieces of metal or car parts; r) Yard Waste; s) Items of any kind that are larger than 60 centimetres (24 inches) in any dimension;"
  - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Garbage page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "- Heavy pieces of metal or car parts; - Yard Waste; - Items of any kind that are larger than 24" in any dimension;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to set it out:** No curbside set-out, since yard waste is not collected. At the Valemount Regional Transfer Station drop-off (Regional District), shrub and tree branches up to 75 mm (3 in) in diameter are accepted.
  - Source: [McBride Regional Transfer Station, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Yard and garden waste](https://www.rdffg.ca/McBrideRegionalTransferStation)
  - Official wording: "shrub and tree branches up to 75 mm (3 in) in diameter"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Drop-off:** Not listed as accepted at the McBride Regional Transfer Station (RDFFG). The Regional District says yard and garden waste is accepted at the Valemount Regional Transfer Station, and suggests backyard composting. Stumps go to McBride as demolition and land clearing waste ($200 per tonne, $12 minimum).
  - Source: [McBride Regional Transfer Station, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Waste and recycling accepted at other locations](https://www.rdffg.ca/McBrideRegionalTransferStation)
  - Official wording: "Yard and garden waste is also accepted at the Valemount Regional Transfer Station." … "The disposal fee is $200 per tonne with a $12 minimum charge."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cost:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Not accepted:** At the Valemount drop-off (Regional District): weeds, land clearing debris and industrial wood waste are not accepted. Yard waste is also barred from the weekly garbage collection.
  - Source: [McBride Regional Transfer Station, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Yard and garden waste](https://www.rdffg.ca/McBrideRegionalTransferStation)
  - Official wording: "Weeds, land clearing debris, and industrial wood waste are not accepted."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022 (yard waste barred from garbage collection; Schedule B). Burning of yard waste is under the Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022, s. 1.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as the "Village of McBride Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022""
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Yard waste is on the list of prohibited waste in the Village's [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw 806](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/>), so it is not collected with the weekly garbage. No separate curbside yard waste service is described. The bylaw defines yard waste as household plants, grass clippings, leaves, tree trimmings, plant remains and stumps or branches under 15 cm (6 in) across and 1 m (39 in) long, but not lumber, rocks, soil or sod.

## Where it can go

1. Compost at home. The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George suggests this.
2. The [Regional District page for the McBride transfer station](<https://www.rdffg.ca/McBrideRegionalTransferStation>) says yard and garden waste is accepted at the Valemount Regional Transfer Station. Shrub and tree branches up to 75 mm (3 in) in diameter are accepted there. Weeds, land clearing debris and industrial wood waste are not.
3. The McBride Transfer Station's recycling list does not include yard waste. Stumps go to McBride as demolition and land clearing waste ($200 per tonne, $12 minimum). Call 250-569-8877 to confirm.
4. Burning is covered by the Village's Open Burning Control Bylaw 680; see the backyard fire answer.

## Good to know

- No yard waste charge was found, since no service is listed.

## Official forms and pages

- [McBride Regional Transfer Station, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George](https://www.rdffg.ca/McBrideRegionalTransferStation)
- [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/)

## Related questions

- [McBride garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/garbage-collection.md)
- [McBride backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/backyard-fire.md)
- [McBride unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/unsightly-property.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/yard-waste.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/yard-waste.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/yard-waste.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/yard-waste.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/yard-waste.md)
- [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [McBride Regional Transfer Station, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George](https://www.rdffg.ca/McBrideRegionalTransferStation) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 806, 2022 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3540/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Garbage and Recycling, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: McBride watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in McBride?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mcbride
category: Water, sewer, roads and snow
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of McBride
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# McBride watering restrictions

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

**Short answer:** Yes. In McBride, the Village says its Water Bylaw restrictions apply all year. No sprinkling between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. any day. Addresses ending in an even number may sprinkle lawns on even-numbered days; odd addresses on odd-numbered days.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** No fee. No ticket amount is listed. Court fine of $2,000 to $10,000 on summary conviction plus prosecution costs; each day is a separate offence.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Year-round. The Village says the restrictions in Water Bylaw Schedule C are in place all year. The Village's water official may also restrict or ban lawn sprinkling further during drought, wildfire threat or public safety.
  - Source: [Water Conservation, Water Conservation page](https://mcbride.ca/emergency-program/water-conservation)
  - Official wording: "these restrictions are in place year round in accordance with Village of McBride Water Bylaw 737, 2013."
  - Source: [Water Bylaw No. 737, 2013, Schedule C, item 3](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3541/)
  - Official wording: "may further restrict or prohibit the use of water for the purposes of lawn Sprinkling during periods of drought, wild land fire threat, and public"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Sprinkling schedule:** No sprinkling between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. any day. Addresses ending in an even number may sprinkle lawn on even-numbered days; odd addresses on odd-numbered days.
  - Source: [Water Bylaw No. 737, 2013, Schedule C](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3541/)
  - Official wording: "No Sprinkling is allowed between 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm daily." … "Only those properties with a civic address ending in an even number may sprinkle lawn on that property on even numbered days." … "Only those properties with a civic address ending in an odd number, may sprinkle lawn on that property on odd numbered days."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Allowed at any time:** None set. Schedule C of McBride's Water Bylaw lists no exemptions for hand watering, drip irrigation or food gardens.
- **New lawns:** None set. Schedule C of McBride's Water Bylaw lists no new-lawn or sod exemption or permit.
- **Fine:** No ticket amount listed. The Water Bylaw sets a fine of $2,000 to $10,000 on summary conviction, plus prosecution costs; each day is a separate offence.
  - Source: [Water Bylaw No. 737, 2013, s. 15.1.6, 15.2.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3541/)
  - Official wording: "No Consumer shall use water contrary to this Bylaw and without limitation contrary to the water use restrictions set out in Schedule" … "is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not less than $2,000 and not exceeding $10,000.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Water Bylaw No. 737, 2013, Schedule C (Water Use Restrictions).
  - Source: [Water Bylaw No. 737, 2013, Title, Schedule C](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3541/)
  - Official wording: "WATER BYLAW NO. 737, 2013." … "WATER USE RESTRICTIONS"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village says the restrictions in Schedule C of its [Water Bylaw 737](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3541/>) are in place all year (see the [Water Conservation page](<https://mcbride.ca/emergency-program/water-conservation>)). The Village's water official may also restrict or ban lawn sprinkling further during drought, wildfire threat or public safety. Check the Water Conservation page or call the Village Office for the current status.

## Rules

1. No sprinkling between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. any day.
2. Addresses ending in an even number may sprinkle lawns on even-numbered days.
3. Addresses ending in an odd number may sprinkle lawns on odd-numbered days.

## Good to know

- Sprinkling means discharging Village water on any exterior surface, including lawns, gardens and landscaping. The odd/even rule is for lawn sprinkling.
- Schedule C lists no exemptions for hand watering, drip irrigation or food gardens, and no new-lawn or sod exemption or permit.
- No ticket amount is listed. The bylaw sets a fine of $2,000 to $10,000 on summary conviction, plus costs, and each day is a separate offence.

## Official forms and pages

- [Water Conservation, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/emergency-program/water-conservation)
- [Water Bylaw No. 737, 2013 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3541/)

## Related questions

- [McBride bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/bylaw-fines.md)
- [McBride garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/garbage-collection.md)
- [McBride unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/unsightly-property.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/water-restrictions.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/water-restrictions.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/water-restrictions.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/water-restrictions.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/water-restrictions.md)
- [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Water Conservation, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/emergency-program/water-conservation) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Water Bylaw No. 737, 2013 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3541/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "McBride dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence in McBride, and what does it cost?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mcbride
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of McBride
sources_read: 2026-11-08
review: machine_checked
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# McBride dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

**Short answer:** In McBride, the Village issues dog licences at the Village Office. Every dog over four months old needs one. Under the Village's new Fees Bylaw the fee is $10 a year, but its website still says no charge, so confirm with the Village Office.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** $10 a year per dog, the same whether or not the dog is spayed or neutered (Fees Bylaw 847, adopted November 1, 2026). Replacement licence $10. The Village web page still says no charge; confirm with the Village Office.  
**How long:** Licences run January 1 to December 31. Apply for each year by February 28. A new dog over four months old needs a licence within 14 days of getting it.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog (and cat) over four months old must be licensed with the Village.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 5(2)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall keep or permit to be kept on a parcel a dog or cat over the age of four (4) months unless a license has been obtained from the Municipality for that animal."
  - Source: [Licence Your Dog or Cat, Licence page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/licence-your-dog-or-cat)
  - Official wording: "Every owner of a dog or cat must ensure that they have acquired a valid Village of McBride licence tag for their dog or cat that is over the age of four (4 months)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Issued by:** The Village of McBride, at the Village Office. No regional district or contractor is named.
  - Source: [Licence Your Dog or Cat, Licence page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/licence-your-dog-or-cat)
  - Official wording: "Come into the Village Office to apply for your pet licence at no charge."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $10 a year per dog under Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (adopted Nov. 1, 2026). The Village website still says no charge. The bylaw sets one fee, not a different one for spayed or neutered dogs. (Sources differ: Bylaw 847, 2026 s. 3.1 repeals Fees Bylaw 805, 2022, which set the dog licence at $0.00 for 2022 to 2026. The website page has not been updated and still says no charge. Bylaw 847 was adopted Nov. 1, 2026 and posted to the bylaw library Nov. 4, 2026; its text gives no separate start date for Schedule K. Check with the Village Office. The Animal Control Bylaw s. 5(3) asks for the animal to be stated as spayed or neutered but sets no different fee.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule K, K.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "Female or male dog $10.00"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 805, 2022, Schedule K, K.1 (repealed by Bylaw 847)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3547/)
  - Official wording: "Female or Male Dog $0.00"
  - Source: [Licence Your Dog or Cat, Licence page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/licence-your-dog-or-cat)
  - Official wording: "Come into the Village Office to apply for your pet licence at no charge."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $10 a year per dog under Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026. The bylaw sets the same fee whether or not the dog is spayed or neutered. The website still says no charge. (Sources differ: See fee_altered. Same conflict: Bylaw 847 ($10) versus Bylaw 805 and the website ($0 / no charge).)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule K, K.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "Female or male dog $10.00"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 805, 2022, Schedule K, K.1 (repealed by Bylaw 847)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3547/)
  - Official wording: "Female or Male Dog $0.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees and discounts:** Duplicate (replacement) licence: $10. Guide dogs and RCMP police dogs are exempt from licensing. The bylaw allows an extra fee for licences not paid by Feb. 28, but no amount appears in the fee schedules.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule K, K.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "Female or male cat $10.00 Duplicate licence $10.00 K.1.1 Exempt from licensing: guide dogs raised by the CNIB, dogs trained by the Western Canada"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule K, K.1.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "Exempt from licensing: guide dogs raised by the CNIB"
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 5(8)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "fail to take out and pay for the license on or before the 28th day of February in that year shall pay such fee as set out in Schedule"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** Licences run January 1 to December 31. Apply for each licensing year by February 28. A new dog or cat over four months old needs a new licence within 14 days of getting it.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 5(3), 5(4), 5(8)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "Every owner of a dog or cat must in each licensing year apply for a license by February 28th of each year" … "must obtain a new license with in fourteen (14) days" … "Every annual license expires on the 31st day of December of the year during which it is issued."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to get one:** In person at the Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd. Give the animal's name, breed, age, colour and sex and say whether it is spayed or neutered. No licence is issued to anyone under 19.
  - Source: [Licence Your Dog or Cat, Licence page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/licence-your-dog-or-cat)
  - Official wording: "Come into the Village Office to apply for your pet licence at no charge." … "provide the name breed, age, colour and sex of the animal and state whether the animal is spayed or neutered."
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 5(6)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "No license shall be issued to or in the name of any person under the age of nineteen (19) years of age."
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/contact-us)
  - Official wording: "100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Not confirmed. No ticket amount for an unlicensed dog is posted.
- **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009. Fees are in Schedule K of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009"."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Section 4](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "Schedule "K" Animal / Livestock Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of McBride issues dog and cat licences under its [Animal Control Bylaw 693](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/>). Every dog over four months old must be licensed. Guide dogs and RCMP police dogs are exempt. The fee is set in Schedule K of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw 847](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/>), which replaced Bylaw 805 when it was adopted on November 1, 2026. The Village's [Licence Your Dog or Cat page](<https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/licence-your-dog-or-cat>) has not been updated and still says no charge, so ask the Village Office which applies.

## Steps

1. Go to the Village Office at 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd. The official pages describe no online or mail option.
2. Give the dog's name, breed, age, colour and sex, and say whether it is spayed or neutered.
3. Pay the fee. No licence is issued to anyone under 19.
4. Renew each year by February 28.

## Good to know

- The bylaw sets one fee for all dogs, not a lower fee for spayed or neutered dogs.
- The bylaw allows an extra fee for licences not paid by February 28, but no amount appears in the fee schedules. It does not apply to a dog acquired that calendar year.
- No ticket amount for an unlicensed dog is posted. The bylaw sets a maximum court fine of $2,000. An unlicensed dog that is seized and impounded costs $150 under Fees Bylaw 847.
- No senior or early-payment discount is stated.

## Official forms and pages

- [Licence Your Dog or Cat, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/licence-your-dog-or-cat)
- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)

## Related questions

- [McBride dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in McBride](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/how-many-pets.md)
- [McBride bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/dog-licence.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/dog-licence.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/dog-licence.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/dog-licence.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/dog-licence.md)
- [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Licence Your Dog or Cat, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/licence-your-dog-or-cat) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 805, 2022 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3547/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: McBride dog leash rules and off-leash areas
question: "Where can dogs be off leash in McBride, and what are the leash rules?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mcbride
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of McBride
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# McBride dog leash rules and off-leash areas

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

**Short answer:** In McBride, a dog off its owner's property must be on a leash no longer than 2.44 m (8 feet) and under the control of a person able to restrain it. The Animal Control Bylaw and the Village website name no off-leash areas.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** No ticket amount is posted. Court fine up to $2,000. A dog at large may be impounded: $100 if licensed, $150 if not (Fees Bylaw 847). Not picking up dog waste: $50 (Fees Bylaw 847, other fees).  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** Off your own property, a dog must be on a leash and under the effective control of a person able to restrain it. A dog must not be at large and must be kept confined within the owner's property. Dangerous dogs have separate rules.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 7(3), 7(6)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "All dogs when in public must be accompanied by and under the effective control of a person competent to restrain the dog, and be on a leash not exceeding 2.44 m" … "No person shall permit their dog(s) to be at large within the Village and must ensure that their dog(s) is kept confined within the boundaries of their property."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Maximum leash length:** 2.44 m (8 feet).
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 2 (Leash), s. 7(6)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "Leash: means a chain, harness, line, thong or rope, not exceeding 2.44 m (8 feet)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Off-leash areas:** Not confirmed. Neither the bylaw nor the Village website names an off-leash area.
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** None set. The bylaw bans dogs from no places outright.
- **Cleaning up:** The owner must immediately remove a dog's excrement from any street, boulevard, school ground, park, public place or other private property (except the owner's own) and dispose of it in a sanitary manner.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 7(7)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "unless the person immediately removes the excrement and disposes of it in a sanitary manner."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Not confirmed. No ticket amount for a dog at large is posted.
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009 (Village bylaw library lists it as "Bylaw 693 - Animal Control").
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009"."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Animal Control Bylaw 693](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/>) says that off your own property a dog must be on a leash and under the effective control of a person able to restrain it. A dog must not run at large and must be kept confined within the owner's property. The leash may be no longer than 2.44 m (8 feet). Dangerous dogs have stricter rules (see the related answer).

## Good to know

- Neither the bylaw nor the Village website names an off-leash area, and the bylaw bans dogs from no places outright. Ask the Village Office if you want to know whether any area is intended for off-leash use.
- You must immediately remove your dog's excrement from any street, boulevard, school ground, park or public place, or from private property that is not your own, and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. Guide dogs are exempt.
- No ticket amount for a dog at large is posted. The bylaw sets a maximum court fine of $2,000.
- A dog at large may be impounded. Under the [Fees and Charges Bylaw 847](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/>) the charge is $100 for a licensed dog and $150 for an unlicensed dog.
- The same bylaw lists $50 for failing to dispose of dog waste.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in McBride
question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep in McBride?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mcbride
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of McBride
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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in McBride

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

**Short answer:** In McBride, no more than three dogs and no more than three cats, each over four months old, may be kept on any parcel of land. Livestock, poultry and rabbits are allowed only where the Village's zoning bylaw permits.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** No fee for a pet limit. No ticket amount is posted. Court fine up to $2,000 (Animal Control Bylaw).  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **Dogs allowed:** No more than three dogs over four months old on any parcel of land in the Village.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 7(2)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall own, possess, or harbour more than three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months, on any parcel of land within the Village."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cats allowed:** No more than three cats over four months old on any parcel of land in the Village.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 9(2)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall own, possess, or harbour more than three (3) cats over the age of four (4) months, on any parcel of land within the Village."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other animal limits:** Livestock, poultry and rabbits may be kept only as the Village zoning bylaw allows. The Animal Control Bylaw sets no number.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 10(2), 11(2)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "The keeping of livestock is to be in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw." … "The keeping of poultry and rabbits is to be in accordance with the provisions of the Village zoning bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exceptions:** Bylaw s. 5(1) says more than three dogs and three cats on a parcel needs a kennel licence (a kennel keeps animals for payment or sale; none issued against zoning). But ss. 7(2) and 9(2) cap dogs and cats at three each, and the bylaw does not reconcile them.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 5(1)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "without holding a valid kennel license" … "No person may be issued a kennel license in contravention of the Zoning Bylaw." … "Kennel: means any building or structure in which three (3) or more dogs or cats over the age of four (4) months are kept, harboured trained, cared for or bred, for remuneration or for the purposes of sale."
  - Source: [Licence Your Dog or Cat, Licence page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/licence-your-dog-or-cat)
  - Official wording: "without holding a valid kennel license"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Not confirmed. The Village has not posted a ticket amount for this offence.
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009 (Village bylaw library lists it as "Bylaw 693 - Animal Control").
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009"."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Animal Control Bylaw 693](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/>) sets the limits for each parcel of land in the Village: no more than three dogs and no more than three cats, counting only animals over four months old. The bylaw sets no number for livestock, poultry or rabbits. It says they may be kept only as the Village zoning bylaw allows.

## Good to know

- Section 5(1) of the bylaw says a kennel licence is needed for more than three dogs and three cats on a parcel. A kennel keeps animals for payment or sale. That sits awkwardly with the three-animal caps in sections 7(2) and 9(2), and the bylaw does not reconcile them. Ask the Village Office before keeping more.
- No puppy or kitten exemption is stated other than the four-month age threshold.
- Zoning rules for livestock, poultry and rabbits are not summarized here because the zoning bylaw text could not be read.
- No ticket amount is posted. The bylaw sets a maximum court fine of $2,000.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)

## Related questions

- [McBride dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/dog-licence.md)
- [McBride dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [McBride bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/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)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/how-many-pets.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/how-many-pets.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/how-many-pets.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/how-many-pets.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/how-many-pets.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/how-many-pets.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Licence Your Dog or Cat, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/licence-your-dog-or-cat) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: McBride RV, boat and trailer parking rules
question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in McBride?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mcbride
category: Parking, tickets and driving
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of McBride
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# McBride RV, boat and trailer parking rules

**Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in McBride?

**Short answer:** In McBride, the Traffic and Parking Bylaw bars parking on a highway for more than five continuous days, and no camping overnight on streets. Nothing readable covers keeping an RV, boat or trailer on your own lot; zoning decides, so ask the Village Office.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** Parking tickets under the Traffic Bylaw: $25 if paid within 14 calendar days of the notice, $50 after that. No amount is listed for overnight camping.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **On the street:** No parking on a highway longer than five continuous days (Schedule A calls it "Park Longer than 24 Hours"). Posted time limits apply. No parking that interferes with snow removal; during snow events no parking on Main Street 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. No camping overnight on streets. No vehicle over 17,000 kg on residential highways. (Sources differ: Schedule A lists the offence for s. 9 b) as "Park Longer than 24 Hours", while s. 9(b) itself says five continuous days. The bylaw copy is old (certified 1997, with later amendments); the text layer is poorly scanned. The Public Works page also says no parking on Main Street from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. during snow events. Nothing in the bylaw singles out RVs, boats or trailers.)
  - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568, s. 9(b), s. 8, s. 10, camping section](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
  - Official wording: "on a highway for a period of time longer than five (5)" … "continuous days." … "camp overnight on any street or highway or in any park" … "in excess of l7,000. kg on"
  - Source: [Public Works, Snow Clearing](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/public-works)
  - Official wording: "*Please be reminded that during snow events, there is NO PARKING on Main Street from 4:00 AM – 8:00 AM."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **On your property:** Not confirmed. McBride's zoning bylaw could not be read.
- **Living in an RV:** Not on any street, highway, park or parking area other than areas approved for overnight camping. Living in an RV on a private lot is not covered in readable official text.
  - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568, Camping section](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
  - Official wording: "camp overnight on any street or highway or in any park" … "areas approved for overnight camping."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Traffic bylaw parking offences (Schedule A, including "Park Longer than 24 Hours"): $25 if paid within 14 calendar days of the notice, $50 after that. No amount is listed for overnight camping.
  - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568, Schedule A](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
  - Official wording: "$25.00 if such penalty is paid within 14 calendar days from the date of issue of the Traffic Infraction Notice." … "Infraction Notice the penalty shall be $50.00." … "Park Longer than 24 Hours"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568 (the bylaw library lists it as "Bylaw 568 - Traffic").
  - Source: [Bylaw library](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/)
  - Official wording: "- Bylaw 691 - Signs - Consolidated -> https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3534 - Bylaw 568 - Traffic -> https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532"
  - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568, Title](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
  - Official wording: "A Bylaw regulating Traffic and Parking on Highways within the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## On the street

The [Traffic and Parking Bylaw 568](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/>) does not single out RVs, boats or trailers. These rules apply to any vehicle on a highway:

- No parking longer than five continuous days. Schedule A lists this offence as "Park Longer than 24 Hours", so the posted copy disagrees with itself. Confirm with the Village Office.
- Posted time limits apply.
- No parking that interferes with snow removal. During snow events, no parking on Main Street from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (see the [Public Works page](<https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/public-works>)).
- No vehicle over 17,000 kg on residential highways.
- No camping overnight on any street, highway, park or parking area, other than areas approved for overnight camping.

## On your own property

No readable official text covers keeping an RV, boat or trailer on a residential lot, or living in an RV on private land. The zoning bylaw could not be read. The [Maintenance Bylaw 706](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3537/>) counts outdoor vehicle storage, cleaning or repair as unsightly in some cases. Ask the Village Office at 250-569-2229.

## Good to know

- Traffic bylaw parking tickets are $25 if paid within 14 calendar days of the notice and $50 after that. Unpaid tickets may go to court.
- The bylaw's maximum court fine for other offences is $2,000 plus costs.

## Official forms and pages

- [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
- [Public Works, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/public-works)

## Related questions

- [McBride unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/unsightly-property.md)
- [McBride bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/bylaw-fines.md)
- [McBride zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Wells](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Public Works, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/public-works) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3537/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: McBride unsightly property rules and how to report
question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in McBride?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mcbride
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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owner_body: Village of McBride
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# McBride unsightly property rules and how to report

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

**Short answer:** In McBride, report an unsightly property to the Village Office by phone, email or the Report a Concern form. The Maintenance Bylaw lets the Village order the owner to tidy up within 14 days, and do the work at the owner's cost if it is not done.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** No ticket amount is posted. Court fine up to $2,000 plus costs; each day is a new offence. Costs the Village incurs cleaning up are billed to the owner.  
**How long:** The owner has 14 days from the written notice to tidy up, and 7 days to appeal to Council.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229
- Email: Village Office, mcbride@mcbride.ca
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)

## Key facts

- **What counts:** Property must not become unsightly: garbage, discarded material, appliances or woody debris; excess grass, bushes, trees or noxious weeds; outdoor construction material (unless a building permit is active or zoned commercial or industrial use); vehicle or equipment storage or repair outside a building or screened area (unless zoned for it); graffiti; unroadworthy vehicles.
  - Source: [Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010, s. 2.8, 3.2](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3537/)
  - Official wording: "UNSIGHTLY and UNSIGHTLINESS includes but is not limited to:" … "No owner or occupier of real property shall permit or cause that real property to become or remain UNSIGHTLY" … "The accumulation or excess growth of grasses, bushes, trees, NOXIOUS WEEDS, or other plants." … "except where such activity is taking place entirely within a building or screened area designed for such purpose, or on properties zoned for such purposes."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** The bylaw does not say. The Village's contact page offers a "Report a Concern" form, the Village Office phone 250-569-2229 and mcbride@mcbride.ca.
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/contact-us)
  - Official wording: "Report a Concern" … "Contact Us 250-569-2229 mcbride@mcbride.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What happens next:** An authorized person (RCMP, bylaw officer, building inspector) may give a written notice to tidy within 14 days. The owner may appeal to Council within 7 days. After 14 days the Village may do the work at the owner's cost; unpaid costs go onto the property taxes as arrears if not paid by Dec. 31.
  - Source: [Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010, s. 13.1, 13.2, 13.4, 13.6](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3537/)
  - Official wording: "An AUTHORIZED PERSON may issue a written notice to the owner or occupier of the real property to remove, clean, or otherwise tidy the UNSIGHTLINESS within 14 days of the issuance of the written notice." … "may appeal the written notice to the Council within 7 days of the issuance of the written notice." … "If after 14 days following delivery of a notice and the work required to be performed by such notice remains either wholly or partially incomplete, the VILLAGE may"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Not confirmed. No ticket amount is posted for this bylaw.
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010.
  - Source: [Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010, s. 1.0](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3537/)
  - Official wording: "Village of McBride Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village's [Maintenance Bylaw 706](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3537/>) says property must not become unsightly. That covers garbage, discarded material, appliances or woody debris; excess grass, bushes, trees or noxious weeds; outdoor construction material (unless a building permit is active or the land is zoned commercial or industrial); vehicle or equipment storage or repair outside a building or screened area (unless zoned for it); graffiti; and unroadworthy vehicles.

## Steps

1. Report it to the Village. The bylaw does not say how, but the [Village contact page](<https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/contact-us>) offers a "Report a Concern" form, the Village Office phone 250-569-2229 and mcbride@mcbride.ca.
2. An authorized person (RCMP, bylaw officer or building inspector) may give the owner a written notice to tidy up within 14 days.
3. The owner may appeal to Council within 7 days.
4. After 14 days the Village may do the work at the owner's cost. Unpaid costs go onto the property taxes as arrears if not paid by December 31.

## Good to know

- The bylaw also bans nuisances, fouling drains and unmaintained fences, and requires snow and ice to be removed from roofs next to a highway.
- No ticket amount is posted. The maximum court fine is $2,000 plus costs of prosecution, and each day is a new offence.

## Official forms and pages

- [Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3537/)
- [Contact Us, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/contact-us)

## Related questions

- [McBride RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [McBride bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/unsightly-property.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/unsightly-property.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/unsightly-property.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/unsightly-property.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/unsightly-property.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3537/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: McBride backyard fire and burning rules
question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in McBride?"
place: McBride, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mcbride
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of McBride
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# McBride backyard fire and burning rules

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

**Short answer:** In McBride, campfires and open burning both need a free Campfire/Open Burning Permit from the Village Office. A campfire must be in a fire pit no bigger than 60 cm across. Burning is banned when the Fire Chief orders it or when an air quality advisory is in effect.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** Permit is free. Minimum fine $100 on conviction under the Burning Bylaw; the owner also pays the fire department's costs if the fire escapes or is prohibited.  
**How long:** A campfire permit is valid until December 31 of the current year unless cancelled.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** Allowed with a free Campfire/Open Burning Permit. A recreational fire is in a fireplace, barbecue or fire pit no bigger than 60 cm across, at least 4.6 m from property lines and 3.0 m from any combustible structure. Someone 19 or older must watch it. No burning in barrels.
  - Source: [Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008, s. 2, 4(a), 5(a)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/)
  - Official wording: "Recreational Fire means the burning of wood for recreational purposes in a permanent outdoor fireplace, barbecue or fire pit not larger than 60 centimetres in diameter" … "Recreation fires must be carried out at least 4.6 metres from all property lines and at least 3.0 metres from any combustible structure." … "must ensure that the fire is continuously supervised and controlled by a person who is at least nineteen (19) years old."
  - Source: [Campfire/Open Burning Permits, Permit page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/campfireopen-burning-permits)
  - Official wording: "The Village of McBride issues Campfire/Open Burning Permits to residents who wish to have campfires on their properties or to burn yard waste." … "There will be no burning in receptacles (eg. no burning barrels)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Burning yard waste:** Allowed with a permit, on the parcel the debris came from. Pile no bigger than 8 cubic feet (2' x 2' x 2'). Keep 4.6 m from property lines and buildings and 3.0 m from grass, shrubs, trees or wooden fences. No open grass burning. No tires, treated lumber, plastics or garbage. No burning if smoke would affect nearby people.
  - Source: [Campfire/Open Burning Permits, Permit page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/campfireopen-burning-permits)
  - Official wording: "Size of burn pile cannot exceed 8 cubic feet (2'x2'x2')." … "Open grass burning is not permitted with the exception of fires started and maintained by the McBride District Volunteer Fire Department."
  - Source: [Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008, s. 3(b), 4(b)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/)
  - Official wording: "The debris is open burned on the parcel of land from which it originated." … "4.6m from all property lines and buildings and at least 3.0m from any grass, shrub, trees or wooden fence."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit:** Yes. Get a Campfire/Open Burning Permit at the Village Office. It is free. The applicant must own the property or have a letter from the owner. A campfire permit is valid until Dec. 31 of the current year unless cancelled.
  - Source: [Campfire/Open Burning Permits, Permit page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/campfireopen-burning-permits)
  - Official wording: "Please visit the Village Office to apply for a Campfire/Open Burning Permit. There is no cost for these permits." … "The applicant must be the owner of the property or have a letter authorizing the applicant to apply for an Open Burning Permit" … "Campfire Permits are valid until December 31 of the current year (except where cancelled)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fire bans:** Open burning is banned during periods set by the Fire Chief, and when an air quality advisory is in effect. Village permits are also subject to Provincial burning restrictions, listed by the Prince George Fire Centre.
  - Source: [Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008, s. 3(c), 3(f)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/)
  - Official wording: "Open burning is prohibited during times specified by the Fire Chief or his/her designate as burning ban periods." … "No person shall conduct open burning or ignite or maintain any recreational fire if an air quality advisory has been issued."
  - Source: [Campfire/Open Burning Permits, Permit page](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/campfireopen-burning-permits)
  - Official wording: "all Village of McBride burning permits are subject to Provincial burning restrictions." … "Prince George Fire Centre Bans and Restrictions"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Instead of burning:** Yard waste is not collected with the garbage. The Regional District suggests composting at home, and says yard and garden waste is accepted at the Valemount Regional Transfer Station (not listed at McBride).
  - Source: [McBride Regional Transfer Station, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Yard and garden waste](https://www.rdffg.ca/McBrideRegionalTransferStation)
  - Official wording: "You can effectively deal with with yard and garden waste by composting in your backyard." … "Yard and garden waste is also accepted at the Valemount Regional Transfer Station."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Minimum fine of $100 on conviction for breaking the Burning Bylaw. No ticket amount is listed.
  - Source: [Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008, s. 11(c)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/)
  - Official wording: "shall, be liable to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008.
  - Source: [Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008, s. 1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as the "Village of McBride Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008"."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the Village's [Open Burning Control Bylaw 680](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/>), campfires and open burning need a Campfire/Open Burning Permit. It is free. Apply at the Village Office; the applicant must own the property or have a letter from the owner. See the [permit page](<https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/campfireopen-burning-permits>).

## Campfires

A recreational fire is in a fireplace, barbecue or fire pit no bigger than 60 cm across. Keep it at least 4.6 m from property lines and 3.0 m from any combustible structure. Someone 19 or older must watch it. No burning in barrels.

## Open burning of yard debris

- Burn only on the parcel the debris came from, in a pile no bigger than 8 cubic feet (2' x 2' x 2').
- Keep 4.6 m from property lines and buildings and 3.0 m from grass, shrubs, trees or wooden fences.
- No open grass burning. No tires, treated lumber, plastics or garbage.
- No burning if the smoke would affect nearby people.

## Good to know

- Open burning is banned during periods set by the Fire Chief and while an air quality advisory is in effect. Village permits are also subject to Provincial burning restrictions; the Village page links to the Prince George Fire Centre's bans and restrictions list.
- Yard waste is not collected with the garbage. The Regional District suggests composting at home.
- No ticket amount is listed. The minimum court fine is $100 for breaking the bylaw.

## Official forms and pages

- [Campfire/Open Burning Permits, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/campfireopen-burning-permits)
- [Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/)

## Related questions

- [McBride yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/yard-waste.md)
- [McBride bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/bylaw-fines.md)
- [McBride garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/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)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/backyard-fire.md)
- [Wells](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/backyard-fire.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/backyard-fire.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/backyard-fire.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/backyard-fire.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [Campfire/Open Burning Permits, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/municipal-services/permits-licences/campfireopen-burning-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [McBride Regional Transfer Station, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George](https://www.rdffg.ca/McBrideRegionalTransferStation) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "What are the common bylaw fines in McBride?"
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# McBride bylaw fines and how tickets work

**Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in McBride?

**Short answer:** In McBride, the only ticket amounts we found are for parking: $25 if paid within 14 days of the notice and $50 after that. No Municipal Ticket Information or Bylaw Notice bylaw is posted. Other bylaws set court fines, for example up to $2,000 for dog and unsightly property offences.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** Parking (Traffic Bylaw Schedule A): $25 within 14 calendar days, $50 after. Fees Bylaw 847 lists noisy dog $150 and dog waste not removed $50 (not called tickets). Court fines: up to $2,000 (dogs, unsightly property); $2,000 to $10,000 (water); at least $100 (burning).  
**How long:** A parking ticket is $25 if paid within 14 calendar days of the date of issue, $50 after.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** Parking: a bylaw enforcement officer or police officer issues a Traffic Infraction Notice. Other bylaws: a ticket may be issued under the Community Charter and Local Government Act procedure. The Animal Control Bylaw refers to a "Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw", which is not posted.
  - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568, s. 42](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw Enforcement Officer or a Police Officer upon observing"
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 13(1), 13(2)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "A ticket may be issued in accordance with the procedure set out in Community Charter/ Local Government Act." … "Village of McBride Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Common fines:** Parking (Traffic Bylaw Schedule A): $25 if paid within 14 days, $50 after. Animal schedule (Fees Bylaw 847 K.3, "other fees"): noisy dog $150, feces not removed $50. No other ticket amounts found. Court fines: up to $2,000 (dogs, unsightly), $2,000 to $10,000 (water, business licence), burning at least $100.
  - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568, Schedule A](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
  - Official wording: "$25.00 if such penalty is paid within 14 calendar days from the date of issue of the Traffic Infraction Notice."
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009, s. 13(2)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/)
  - Official wording: "shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS"
  - Source: [Water Bylaw No. 737, 2013, s. 15.2.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3541/)
  - Official wording: "is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not less than $2,000 and not exceeding $10,000.00"
  - Source: [Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008, s. 11(c)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/)
  - Official wording: "shall, be liable to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100)."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule K, K.3](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "Possessing or harbourlng a habitually noisy dog $150.00" … "Failure to comply with manure and feces disposal $50.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying early:** Parking tickets: $25 if paid within 14 calendar days of the date of issue.
  - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568, Schedule A, s. 44(a)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
  - Official wording: "$25.00 if such penalty is paid within 14 calendar days from the date of issue of the Traffic Infraction Notice."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying late:** Parking tickets: $50 after 14 calendar days. If still unpaid, court proceedings may be started against the registered owner, who can pay the Schedule A amount out of court up to 24 hours before the appearance.
  - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568, Schedule A, s. 45](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
  - Official wording: "Infraction Notice the penalty shall be $50.00." … "may be commenced against the registered owner of the vehicle."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Disputing a ticket:** Not confirmed. How to dispute a ticket is not described in any readable official text.
- **Bylaw:** Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568, Schedule A (parking). No other ticket schedule is posted.
  - Source: [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568, Schedule A](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
  - Official wording: "Park Longer than 24 Hours"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

For parking, a bylaw enforcement officer or police officer issues a Traffic Infraction Notice under the [Traffic and Parking Bylaw 568](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/>). For other bylaws, a ticket may be issued under the Community Charter and Local Government Act procedure. The [Animal Control Bylaw 693](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/>) refers to a "Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw", but none is posted in the Village's bylaw library, so no ticket amounts for those offences were found.

## Amounts we found

- Parking tickets: $25 if paid within 14 calendar days of the date of issue, $50 after that.
- Fees Bylaw 847, other fees (not called tickets): $150 for a habitually noisy dog and $50 for failing to remove dog waste.
- Court fines (maximums on conviction): up to $2,000 for animal control offences and for unsightly property (each day a new offence); $2,000 to $10,000 under the [Water Bylaw 737](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3541/>); at least $100 under the [Burning Bylaw 680](<https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/>).

## Good to know

- If a parking ticket stays unpaid, court proceedings may be started against the registered owner, who can pay the Schedule A amount out of court up to 24 hours before the appearance.
- How to dispute a ticket is not described in any readable official text. Ask the Village Office at 250-569-2229.

## Official forms and pages

- [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)

## Related questions

- [McBride dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/dog-licence.md)
- [McBride unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/unsightly-property.md)
- [McBride backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/backyard-fire.md)
- [McBride RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [McBride watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/water-restrictions.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)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/bylaw-fines.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 568 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3532/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 693, 2009 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3535/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3537/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Open Burning Control Bylaw No. 680, 2008 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3533/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Water Bylaw No. 737, 2013 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3541/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "McBride business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a business licence in McBride, and how do I get one?"
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# McBride business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Anyone doing business in the Village of McBride needs a business licence, including businesses based elsewhere that operate in the Village, seasonal businesses and home-based businesses. Fees are commercial $125, general contractor $125 and home business $75. A garage sale does not need one.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** Commercial $125, general contractor $125, home business $75 (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026). The Village web page still shows the older amounts.  
**How long:** A licence is valid for a calendar year (or from purchase to Dec. 31). Renewal fees are due by February 28.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Anyone doing business within the Village, including businesses based outside McBride that operate there, seasonal businesses and home-based businesses. A garage sale does not need a licence.
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "A Business Licence is required for anyone conducting business within McBride's municipal boundaries."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014, s. 4.1, 4.4.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/)
  - Official wording: "No persons shall carry on Business within the Village unless that person has obtained and holds" … "4.4.1 A garage sale"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Under Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026: commercial $125, general contractor $125, home business $75. The Village web page still shows the older Bylaw 805 amounts (commercial $100, home business $50). (Sources differ: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (adopted Nov. 1, 2026) repeals Bylaw 805, 2022; the Village web pages still cite Bylaw 805. Bylaw 847 also lists farmers market, mobile vendor, one-time mobile vendor, carnival and transfer fees, but the text is garbled so they are not given. Bylaw 805: commercial $100, farmer's market $100, contractor $100, mobile vendor $100, carnival $250, one-time $25, transfer $20, application fee $0.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule J, 1.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "1.1 Business Licence Fees , !.i.§éiihe . . . Commercial $125.00 ~ Farmers market $75000 -- '''''" … "Commercial $125.00 ~ Farmers market $75000 -- ''''' General contractor $125.00 - M ~-~ Home business $75.00 n"" … "-- ''''' General contractor $125.00 - M ~-~ Home business $75.00 n" Carnlvalmw # __-_. $300.00"
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page / Business licence categories, commercial and home business](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Most Common Fees are outlined in Schedule J of the Village of McBride Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 805 as follows:" … "| Fee | Commercial | $100 | Farmer's Market | $100" … "| $250 | Home Business | $50 | Licence Transfer/Assignment Fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Complete the Business Licence Application Form and return it to the Village Office with any Northern Health permits. Staff check the Business Licence, Zoning and Sign bylaws, a fire inspection and, if altered, a building inspection. The web page says pay after approval; Bylaw 752 s. 5.2 says fees are due with the application.
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "Submission of a completed Business Licence Application Form and all required permits." … "Village of McBride Zoning Bylaw No. 703" … "Once approved, the applicant will be contacted to attend the office to pay for the Business Licence and will leave with the licence to post in the place of business"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014, s. 5.2](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/)
  - Official wording: "are payable to the Village at the time of application submission. Review of the application may only proceed when fees have been paid in full."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** A licence is valid for a calendar year (or from purchase to Dec. 31). Renew in January each year; the bylaw says renewal fees are due by February 28.
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "Business Licences are valid for a calendar year, from the date of purchase to December 31, of that year." … "Active Business Licences are to be renewed in January of each year."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014, s. 13.5](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/)
  - Official wording: "All fees for renewing a licence are due by February 28th of each year"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Inter-community licence:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Fine:** No ticket amount listed. On summary conviction the fine is $2,000 to $10,000 plus prosecution costs; each day is a separate offence.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014, s. 14.1.1, 14.2.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall carry on a business for which a Licence is required pursuant to this bylaw" … "to a fine not less than two thousand ( $2,000.00) and not exceeding ten thousand ($10,000.00)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of McBride Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014 (consolidated November 2023). Fees: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule J.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014, s. 1.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as the “Village of McBride Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014”"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Section 4](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "Schedule "I" Business Licence Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of McBride requires a licence for anyone doing business within the Village under [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/) (consolidated November 2023). That includes businesses based outside McBride that operate there, seasonal businesses and home-based businesses. A garage sale does not need a licence.

Fees are in Schedule J of [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/): commercial $125, general contractor $125, home business $75.

## Steps

1. Complete the Business Licence Application Form from the Village's [Business Licensing page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing).
2. Return it to the Village Office with any Northern Health permits.
3. Staff check the Business Licence, Zoning and Sign bylaws, a fire inspection and, if the premises are altered, a building inspection.
4. Renew each January.

## Good to know

- The Village web page still shows the older Bylaw 805 amounts (commercial $100, home business $50). The new bylaw repeals it, but confirm the amount with the Village.
- The web page says to pay after approval; the bylaw (s. 5.2) says fees are due with the application. Ask staff which applies.
- No ticket amount is listed. On summary conviction the fine is $2,000 to $10,000 plus prosecution costs; each day is a separate offence.
- No inter-community business licence is mentioned in the bylaws or on the page.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licensing, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/)

## Related questions

- [McBride home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/home-based-business.md)
- [McBride building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/building-permit.md)
- [McBride zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/business-licence.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/business-licence.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/business-licence.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/business-licence.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/business-licence.md)
- [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licensing, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/) (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 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of McBride. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/business-licence/_


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# McBride home-based business rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes, with a Village business licence. McBride licences home businesses, which must be carried on in the residential dwelling only by the resident. The licence is $75 a year under the current fees bylaw. Zoning limits on size, staff and signs could not be read.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of McBride, https://mcbride.ca)  
**Cost:** $75 a year (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026). The Village web page still shows $50.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Rd., McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-569-2229

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** The Village licences "home businesses": a business carried on in a residential dwelling only by the resident of that dwelling. Which zones allow them is set in the Zoning Bylaw, which could not be read.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014, s. 2.1 (Home Business)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/)
  - Official wording: "“Home Business” means a business which is carried on in a residential dwelling, only by the resident of that dwelling;"
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "This includes businesses that are located outside of McBride, but operate within Village boundaries, seasonal businesses and home-based businesses."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. Home-based businesses need a business licence. The fee is $75 a year under Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026; the Village web page still shows $50. (Sources differ: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (adopted Nov. 1, 2026) repeals Bylaw 805, 2022; the Village web pages still cite Bylaw 805. Bylaw 805 set Home Business at $50. Bylaw 847 followed.)
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing)
  - Official wording: "This includes businesses that are located outside of McBride, but operate within Village boundaries, seasonal businesses and home-based businesses." … "Home Business | $50"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026, Schedule J, 1.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
  - Official wording: "-- ''''' General contractor $125.00 - M ~-~ Home business $75.00 n" Carnlvalmw # __-_. $300.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** Under the licence bylaw the business must be carried on in the residential dwelling only by the resident. Floor area, employees, clients, parking, signs and outdoor storage limits are in the Zoning Bylaw, which could not be read.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014, s. 2.1 (Home Business)](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/)
  - Official wording: "means a business which is carried on in a residential dwelling, only by the resident of that dwelling;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Businesses not allowed:** Not confirmed. The Zoning Bylaw has no readable text, so any list of barred businesses could not be read.
- **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014 (consolidated November 2023). Home occupation rules are in the Zoning Bylaw.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014, s. 1.1](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as the “Village of McBride Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014”"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the Village of McBride's [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/), a home business is one carried on in a residential dwelling only by the resident of that dwelling. Home-based businesses need a business licence. Which zones allow them, and limits on floor area, employees, clients, parking, signs and outdoor storage, are set in the Zoning Bylaw, which could not be read.

## Steps

1. Call the Village Office at 250-569-2229 to check that your zone allows your business.
2. Complete the Business Licence Application Form from the Village's [Business Licensing page](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing) and return it to the Village Office with any Northern Health permits.
3. Pay the licence fee. See the business-licence answer for timing.

## Good to know

- The fee is $75 a year under [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/). The Village's web page still shows $50 from the older bylaw. Confirm the amount with the Village.
- No list of businesses barred from operating at home was found.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licensing, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/)

## Related questions

- [McBride business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/business-licence.md)
- [McBride zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/zoning-lookup.md)
- [McBride building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/building-permit-fees.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/home-based-business.md)
- [Wells](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/home-based-business.md)
- [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/home-based-business.md)
- [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/home-based-business.md)
- [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/home-based-business.md)
- [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licensing, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.ca/business-and-development/business-licensing) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/3546/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 847, 2026 (PDF), Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/48786/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw library, Village of McBride](https://mcbride.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108/) (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 McBride. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/home-based-business/_