# Gov Handbook: Metchosin, British Columbia, Canada

> 24 answers about local government in Metchosin. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/llms-full.txt

## Building, renovating and your property

- [Metchosin building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/building-permit.md): In Metchosin you need a building permit before you construct, repair or alter a building or structure, including sheds and other accessory buildings. Apply to the District with the application form and plans; call Municipal Hall at 250-474-3167.
- [Metchosin fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/fence-rules.md): Metchosin's Land Use Bylaw and Building Bylaw set no fence permit or fence height limit that we could find. Pool fences must be at least 1.5 m, and nothing over 0.9 m high is allowed in a sight triangle at an intersection. Confirm with staff at 250-474-3167.
- [Metchosin permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): In Metchosin a building permit is required for any building or structure, including accessory buildings like sheds, garages and carports. The Building Bylaw lists no size exemption and no deck threshold. Call Municipal Hall at 250-474-3167 to confirm.
- [Metchosin building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/building-permit-fees.md): In Metchosin a building permit costs $100 minimum, plus $15 for each additional $1,000 of construction value up to $300,000 and $13 for each $1,000 over that. An application review fee of $100 to $300 is paid up front and credited to the permit fee.
- [Metchosin zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/zoning-lookup.md): Metchosin's Land Use and Zoning page links a Zoning Map, and the zones are set in the Land Use Bylaw No. 259. The page is for reference only, so confirm with Development Services at 250-474-3167.
- [Metchosin secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/secondary-suite.md): Yes. Metchosin allows a secondary suite inside the house in zones that list accessory dwelling units. A detached suite or carriage house is allowed only on lots of 0.8 ha (1.98 acres) or more. A building permit is required.
- [Metchosin tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/tree-removal.md): In Metchosin you need a permit to cut down any tree 10 cm or more in diameter unless an exemption applies. The fee is $40 for the first 50 trees. Protected trees (such as Garry oak and arbutus), significant trees and Shoreland Slopes trees have extra rules.

## Garbage, recycling and waste

- [Metchosin garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/garbage-collection.md): The District of Metchosin does not collect garbage; residents and businesses arrange their own service. Curbside blue box recycling is run by the Capital Regional District (CRD) and collected by GFL Environmental. Look up your collection day on the CRD Curbside Recycling page.
- [Metchosin yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/yard-waste.md): Metchosin has no curbside yard waste collection. Take yard and garden material to the Capital Regional District's Hartland Landfill, #1 Hartland Avenue, Victoria. Material under 3 inches across is $59 a tonne ($10 minimum).

## Water, sewer, roads and snow

- [Metchosin watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/water-restrictions.md): In Metchosin, CRD Water Conservation Bylaw No. 4099 sets Stage 1 lawn watering rules every year from May 1 to September 30: even-numbered addresses Wednesdays and Saturdays, odd-numbered addresses Thursdays and Sundays. It covers only properties on the CRD regional water supply, not homes on wells.

## Pets, animals and wildlife

- [Metchosin dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/dog-licence.md): In Metchosin, every dog over four months old needs a licence. The Capital Regional District (CRD) runs licensing for the District. The District bylaw sets the fee at $25 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $45 for one that is not. You can buy a new tag at Municipal Hall.
- [Metchosin dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/dog-leash-rules.md): In Metchosin, a dog outside its owner's property must be under control or securely confined, and on a leash of 6 feet (1.3 metres) or less in any designated on-leash area. No official page we read lists off-leash areas. Owners must pick up after their dog.
- [Metchosin rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/dangerous-dogs.md): In Metchosin, the Animal Control Officer decides whether a dog is "aggressive" or "dangerous". These dogs must be on a non-extendable leash in public (muzzled if dangerous) and confined at home. Licences cost $75 (aggressive) and $100 (dangerous). Report an attack to the CRD at 250-478-0624.
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Metchosin](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/how-many-pets.md): In Metchosin you may keep no more than 4 dogs over 8 months old on a parcel, unless you hold a licensed boarding kennel or a breeding kennel. The animal control bylaw sets no limit on cats.
- [Metchosin backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/backyard-chickens.md): In Metchosin, poultry counts as livestock under the Land Use Bylaw. In the AR1, RR1, RR2 and RR3 zones you may keep 24 rabbits, game birds or poultry for each 4,000 m² of lot, pro-rated for a smaller lot. The bylaw does not name hens or roosters. Check your lot's zone.

## Parking, tickets and driving

- [Metchosin RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md): In Metchosin, nothing may be parked on a public road for more than 72 hours in a row, and a trailer may not be left on a road without its towing vehicle. The bylaws we read set no rule on keeping an RV, boat or trailer on your own lot. The ticket is $35.

## Bylaws, noise and complaints

- [Metchosin noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/noise-rules.md): Metchosin's Noise Bylaw bans any noise that disturbs the peace of the neighbourhood, including barking dogs and amplified music. It sets no fixed quiet hours and no decibel limits. Building work is exempt from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday. The ticket is $200.
- [Metchosin unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/unsightly-property.md): In Metchosin, report an unsightly property through the Contact Us form on the District's website (choose "Bylaw") or call Municipal Hall at 250-474-3167. The Unsightly Premises Bylaw covers rubbish and unsightly premises. It does not mention overgrown grass. The ticket is $250.
- [Metchosin backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/backyard-fire.md): In Metchosin, recreational campfires need no permit if they are no larger than 0.6 m across and 6 m from structures and vegetation. Residential burning of vegetation from your own parcel is allowed October 1 to May 31. Check the Fire Department's Burning Regulations page for bans first.
- [Metchosin fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/fireworks.md): In Metchosin you may set off consumer fireworks without a permit only on October 31, on December 31 and from 12:01 a.m. to 1 a.m. on January 1. Other times need a permit from the Fire Chief. Selling fireworks in the District is banned.
- [Metchosin bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/bylaw-fines.md): Metchosin enforces bylaws with municipal tickets under its Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw. Examples: noise $200, unsightly property $250, parking over 72 hours $35, campfire rules $250. Many tickets rise if not paid within 30 days. You have 14 days to pay or dispute.

## Starting and running a business

- [Metchosin business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/business-licence.md): Yes. Anyone carrying on a business in Metchosin needs a District licence for each business and each premises. Fees run from $35 to $100 a year, and licences run November 1 to October 31.
- [Metchosin home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/home-based-business.md): Yes, in Metchosin you can run up to 2 home businesses per lot in the main rural and residential zones, if the owner and operator is a family member living in the dwelling. A business licence is required, $35 a year with 1 employee or $65 with 2 or more.

## Housing and renting

- [Metchosin short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/short-term-rental.md): Yes, in Metchosin with a District business licence ($35 a year plus a $500 security deposit). The Province also requires registration and a principal residence rule applies here. Short term means under 30 consecutive days.

## Zoning

- [All 22 zones in Metchosin, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/zoning/index.json)
- Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St