# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Mission

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title: "Mission building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?"
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# Mission building permits: when you need one and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** In the City of Mission you need a building permit for new construction, additions (including decks), renovations such as a secondary suite, detached buildings over 15 m², pool houses, pools, demolition and solar panels. Roofing, painting and flooring do not need one. Call Inspection Services at 604-820-3726 if unsure.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Fees are set by Building Bylaw 3590-2003, Schedule A. A non-refundable application fee is paid with the application, and the permit fee is based on the value of construction. See the building permit fees answer.  
**How long:** The City states no fixed time. After the application is accepted and the application fee is paid, it joins a queue for detailed code review. The City posts current wait times on its website.  
**Where:**
- In person: Inspection Services (Building Inspection), Welton Common Building, 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC V2V 3X1 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: Inspection Services, 604-820-3726
- Email: Inspection Services, iservices@mission.ca
- Online: Building Permit Wait Times, https://www.mission.ca/wait-times

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** New construction, additions (including adding or increasing a deck), alterations and renovations (such as a secondary suite or finishing a basement), plumbing and sprinkler work, detached accessory buildings and structures over 15 m², pool houses (sheds) of any size, retaining structures over 0.6 m, demolition, moving a building, solar panels, swimming pools, change of use and tenant improvements.
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "A building permit is required for all types of buildings for:" … "Detached accessory buildings and structures greater than 15m2 (161.4ft2), such as:" … "Retaining structures greater than 0.6m" … "Installation of solar panels" … "Installation of a swimming pool" … "Demolition of a building" … "Pool houses (sheds) regardless of size"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 5.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "No person shall commence or continue any work related to Construction unless that person has a valid Permit authorizing same."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not needed for:** Roofing, cladding, painting, flooring and minor plumbing repairs. Bylaw: no permit for a single-storey accessory building or unmodified shipping container serving a one- or two-family home if 15 m² (161.4 ft²) or less. The City page says accessory buildings under 15 m² are exempt unless they create a hazard, but also lists pool houses (sheds) as needing a permit regardless of size.
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "A Permit is NOT required for:" … "Minor Plumbing Repairs" … "Accessory buildings less than 15m2 (161.4ft2), unless they create a hazard"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 7.19(a)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "No Permit is required:" … "does not exceed 15 square meters (161.4 square feet) in"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to apply:** Start with a Pre-Submission Review: the City checks that planning and engineering matters are settled and the application is complete before accepting it. Application forms are in the City's Form Library; a non-refundable application fee is paid with the application.
  - Source: [Pre-Submission Review, Pre-Submission Review page](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/pre-submission-review)
  - Official wording: "prior to accepting a building permit application" … "incomplete applications cannot be accepted"
  - Source: [Building Permit Checklists, Checklists page](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/checklists)
  - Official wording: "All referenced forms in the checklist can be found in our Form Library"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 7.1(f)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "be accompanied by payment of the non-refundable Permit application fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What to submit:** Application form, owner's undertaking, title search printed within 30 days, registered covenants and easements, and at least 2 sets of scaled plans (site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, details). Extra items depend on the project, such as sealed engineering, stormwater or sprinkler plans; the City has a checklist for each project type.
  - Source: [Accessory Building Submission Checklist, Accessory Building checklist](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/accessory-building-submission-checklist)
  - Official wording: "Title Search (Copy of title printed within 30 days of application date)" … "2 Sets of design plans (Site plan, foundation plan, floor plans, elevations, sections and details)"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 7.1(e), (j)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "at least 2 copies of the" … "be accompanied by a copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Processing time:** No fixed time is stated. After the application is accepted and the application fee paid, it is given a permit number and placed in a queue for detailed code review. The City posts current wait times on its website.
  - Source: [Building Permit Wait Times, Wait Times page](https://www.mission.ca/wait-times)
  - Official wording: "considered in-queue for detailed code review" … "Once an application is accepted and the non-refundable application fee paid, a building permit number is assigned"
  - Source: [Pre-Submission Review, Pre-Submission Review page](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/pre-submission-review)
  - Official wording: "the application is assigned a building permit number and placed into the queue for review"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Inspections:** Book online with the inspection booking tool, using the 8-digit permit number; each permit number needs its own booking. 24 hours' notice is required; requests after 3:00 p.m. are processed the next business day. To cancel or reschedule, phone 604-820-3726 by 9:00 a.m. on the inspection day.
  - Source: [Inspections, Inspections page](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/building-permits-and-inspections/inspections)
  - Official wording: "All inspections must be booked by using the online inspection booking tool." … "24 hours notice is required in order for inspections to be properly scheduled" … "after the cut-off time of 3:00 pm will be processed the following business day" … "To cancel or reschedule an inspection please call 604-820-3726 by 9:00 am on the date of the scheduled inspection."
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 6.1(c)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "give to the Building Official at least 24"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Contact:** Inspection Services (Building Inspection), Welton Common Building, 7337 Welton Street: 604-820-3726, iservices@mission.ca. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "contact the Building Inspection Division at iservices@mission.ca or (604)820-3726" … "The Building Inspection Department is located in the Welton Common Building at 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC."
  - Source: [Inspections, Inspections page](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/building-permits-and-inspections/inspections)
  - Official wording: "8:00 am to 4:30 pm"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw 3590-2003
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW 3590-2003 This document is a consolidation of "District of Mission Building Bylaw 3590-2003" with the"
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "The City of Mission regulates construction under Building Bylaw 3590-2003."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Mission regulates construction under [Building Bylaw 3590-2003](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1) and the BC Building Code. Inspection Services reviews applications and inspects the work. No one may start construction work without a valid permit.

A permit is needed for new construction, additions (including adding or increasing a deck), alterations and renovations (such as a secondary suite or finishing a basement), plumbing and sprinkler work, detached buildings over 15 m², pool houses of any size, retaining structures over 0.6 m, demolition, moving a building, solar panels, swimming pools, change of use and tenant improvements.

## Steps

1. Check whether your project needs a permit, or ask Inspection Services.
2. Start with a Pre-Submission Review. The City checks that planning and engineering matters are settled and the application is complete before it accepts it.
3. Pick the checklist for your project type and gather the forms and plans from the Form Library.
4. Pay the non-refundable application fee. The application then gets a permit number and joins the queue for detailed code review.
5. Pay the balance of the permit fee before the permit issues, then book inspections online with your 8-digit permit number (each permit number needs its own booking).

## Good to know

- No permit is needed for roofing, cladding, painting, flooring or minor plumbing repairs.
- Accessory buildings: the bylaw exempts a single-storey accessory building or unmodified shipping container serving a one- or two-family home if it is 15 m² (161.4 ft²) or less. The City's page also lists pool houses (sheds) as needing a permit regardless of size, so confirm with Inspection Services before building one.
- Inspections need 24 hours' notice; requests after 3:00 p.m. are processed the next business day. To cancel or reschedule, phone 604-820-3726 by 9:00 a.m. on the inspection day.
- All new construction needs an automatic sprinkler system under Fire Sprinkler Bylaw 5679-2017; renovations, additions and accessory buildings may be affected.
- Electrical and gas permits come from Technical Safety BC (1-866-566-7233), not the City.
- Current review wait times are on the City's wait times page; they change, so check before you apply.

## What you'll need

- Building Permit Application form and Owner's Undertaking form (from the City's Form Library)
- A title search printed within 30 days, plus copies of registered covenants and easements
- At least 2 sets of scaled plans (site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, details), with sealed engineering, stormwater or sprinkler plans where the checklist for your project asks

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permits (City of Mission)](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)
- [Building Permit Checklists (one per project type)](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/checklists)
- [Form Library (filter by Building)](https://www.mission.ca/forms)
- [Pre-Submission Review](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/pre-submission-review)
- [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)

## Related questions

- [Mission building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Mission permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Mission secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/secondary-suite.md)
- [Mission zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/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)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/building-permit.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/building-permit.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/building-permit.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/building-permit.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/building-permit.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Permits, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Pre-Submission Review, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/pre-submission-review) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permit Checklists, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/checklists) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Accessory Building Submission Checklist (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/accessory-building-submission-checklist) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permit Wait Times, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/wait-times) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Inspections, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/building-permits-and-inspections/inspections) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "Mission fence rules: permits and height limits"
question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?"
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Mission fence rules: permits and height limits

**Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?

**Short answer:** In the City of Mission, a fence on a lot inside the Urban Growth Boundary can be up to 1.9 m (6.2 ft) high, but only 1.2 m (3.9 ft) in a required front yard or exterior side yard. The bylaws we read do not say whether an ordinary fence needs a permit, so ask before building.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** No fee for a fence is stated. A retaining wall over 0.6 m needs a building permit (see building-permit-fees).  
**Where:**
- Phone: Development Planning (zoning questions), 604-820-3748
- Email: Planning, planning@mission.ca
- Phone: Inspection Services (permit questions), 604-820-3726
- Email: Inspection Services, iservices@mission.ca

## Key facts

- **Permit:** Not confirmed. The Zoning Bylaw and the Building Bylaw do not say whether an ordinary fence needs a permit.
- **Height, front yard:** Inside the Urban Growth Boundary: 1.2 m (3.9 ft) in a required front yard or required exterior side yard on a flanking street. On Urban Residential and Urban Compact lots a fence in a front yard on a flanking street must be at least 33% open. No fence height rule was found for lots outside the boundary.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 112 A.1(a)(ii), A.1(d)(ii)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "1.2 m (3.9 ft) when it is located within a required Yard (Front) or Yard (Exterior Side) on a flanking Street," … "To be considered visually permeable, a fence must have a minimum of 33% open." … "Unless otherwise provided in this Bylaw, the following shall apply to all Lots within the Urban Growth Boundary:"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 112 A.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Unless otherwise provided in this Bylaw, the following shall apply to all Lots within the Urban Growth Boundary:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Height, side and rear yards:** 1.9 m (6.2 ft) maximum for a fence on a lot inside the Urban Growth Boundary. A fence on top of a wall may not exceed 1.5 m (4.9 ft).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 112 A.1(a)(i), A.1(c)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "a. No fence shall be constructed on a Lot to a Height exceeding:" … "i. 1.9 m (6.2 ft), or" … "Where a fence or similar Structure is located on top of a wall, the Height of the fence shall not exceed"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** At the corner of two streets, no fence, landscape screen, building, sign or other structure may be higher than 1.0 m (3.3 ft) inside the triangle 6.0 m (19.7 ft) from the intersection of the exterior side lot line and the front lot line, or their extensions.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 104 C.1(a), Vision Clearance at Intersections](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Height exceeding 1.0 m (3.3 ft) within the triangular area 6.0 m (19.7 ft) from the intersection of a Lot Line (Exterior Side) and a Lot Line (Front), or an extension of those lines."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other rules:** Inside the Urban Growth Boundary, fences may only be wood, masonry (not poured concrete), metal, or precast concrete blocks or panels; electric perimeter fencing is not allowed. Height is measured from average finished grade at the base. Pool fences: at least 1.2 m high, gaps no larger than 50 mm, self-closing, self-latching gate. Retaining walls on Suburban Residential, Urban Residential, Urban Compact and Attached Multi-unit lots: 1.2 m maximum exposed height.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, Definitions (Height); s. 112 A.1(b), (e); s. 112 B.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "means the vertical distance between the Finished Grade (Average) at the base of the Landscape Screen or fence to the top" … "A fence may only be constructed of wood, masonry materials (excluding poured concrete), metal," … "Electric fencing is not permitted as perimeter fencing" … "shall not exceed 1.2 m (3.9 ft) in Height" … "on a Lot designated Suburban Residential, Urban Residential, Urban Compact and Attached Multi-unit Residential"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 10.3, 10.4](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "Not less than 1.2m in height and which has no opening or gap with its largest" … "self-closing and self-latching door or gate"
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015, s. 15.2](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain any fence on the Land of that Owner or Occupier"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 112 A (Fencing) and s. 104 C (Vision Clearance at Intersections); Building Bylaw 3590-2003, s. 10 (pool fences)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 112 A](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "SECTION 112 LANDSCAPING A. Fencing 1. Unless otherwise provided in this Bylaw, the following shall apply to all Lots within the Urban Growth" … "THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY and is a consolidation of "Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020" with the following amending bylaws: Date"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 104 C](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "C. Vision Clearance at Intersections"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), s. 10.3](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "every fence or other structure enclosing a private residential swimming pool shall be:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Mission's [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) sets fence limits for lots inside the Urban Growth Boundary (the line around the built-up part of the city). Height is measured from the average finished grade at the base of the fence.

The Zoning Bylaw and the Building Bylaw do not say whether an ordinary fence needs a permit. Retaining walls over 0.6 m do, and pool enclosures are regulated under the Building Bylaw.

## Good to know

- Maximum height: 1.9 m (6.2 ft). In a required front yard or required exterior side yard on a flanking street, the limit is 1.2 m (3.9 ft).
- A fence on top of a wall may not exceed 1.5 m (4.9 ft).
- On Urban Residential and Urban Compact lots, a fence in a front yard on a flanking street must be at least 33% open. Where a rear lot line meets a neighbour's interior lot line, your fence or wall cannot be higher than the height allowed on the neighbour's side line at that point.
- At a street corner, no fence, landscape screen or other structure may be higher than 1.0 m (3.3 ft) inside the triangle 6.0 m (19.7 ft) from the intersection of the exterior side lot line and the front lot line (or their extensions).
- Materials: wood, masonry (not poured concrete), metal, or precast concrete blocks or panels. Electric perimeter fencing is not allowed. Backyard hen coops and wildlife attractants may use electric fencing if it is not publicly accessible and follows WildSafeBC guidelines.
- Pool fences: at least 1.2 m high, gaps no larger than 50 mm, with a self-closing, self-latching gate. This applies to private pools over 14 square metres in surface area and 600 mm deep.
- Retaining walls on Suburban Residential, Urban Residential, Urban Compact and Attached Multi-unit lots: 1.2 m maximum exposed height.
- Fences next to a street must be kept in good repair under the Good Neighbour Bylaw.
- No fence height rule was found for lots outside the Urban Growth Boundary, and individual zones may set their own rules. Call Development Planning at 604-820-3748 to confirm, or Inspection Services at 604-820-3726 about permits.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
- [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
- [Building Permits (City of Mission)](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)

## Related questions

- [Mission zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Mission building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit.md)
- [Mission permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/fence-rules.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/fence-rules.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/fence-rules.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/fence-rules.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/fence-rules.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permits, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits) (read 2026-11-05)
- [WebMap, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/webmap) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Mission permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

**Short answer:** In the City of Mission, adding or increasing a deck needs a building permit, as do detached garages, carports and other accessory buildings over 15 m² (161.4 ft²). The bylaw exempts a single-storey accessory building of 15 m² or less, but the City's page says pool houses need a permit at any size.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Application fee $177 (non-refundable) for an accessory building; the permit fee is $177 up to $5,000 of construction value plus $13.50 per $1,000 (or part) from $5,000 to $50,000, with lower rates above. Schedule A, effective January 1, 2026.  
**How long:** The City states no fixed time. The application joins a queue for code review once accepted and the application fee is paid; the City posts current wait times on its website.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Inspection Services, 604-820-3726
- Email: Inspection Services, iservices@mission.ca
- In person: Inspection Services (Building Inspection), Welton Common Building, 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC V2V 3X1 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** No permit for a single-storey accessory building (or unmodified shipping container) serving a one- or two-family home if its floor area is 15 m² (161.4 ft²) or less (Building Bylaw s. 7.19(a)). Larger ones need a permit. The City page also says pool houses (sheds) need a permit regardless of size.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), sections 7.19 and Schedule A, s. 7.19(a)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "No Permit is required:" … "does not exceed 15 square meters (161.4 square feet) in"
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "Detached accessory buildings and structures greater than 15m2 (161.4ft2), such as:" … "Accessory buildings less than 15m2 (161.4ft2), unless they create a hazard" … "Pool houses (sheds) regardless of size"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Decks:** The City lists 'adding or increasing a deck' as work that needs a building permit, and detached deck structures over 15 m² also need one. No minimum deck height is given.
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "Adding or increasing a deck" … "Deck structures"
  - Source: [Residential Decks Submission Checklist, Residential Decks submission checklist](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/residential-decks-submission-checklist)
  - Official wording: "RESIDENTIAL DECKS" … "2 sets of design plans (Site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, sections, and details)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Garages and carports:** A detached garage or carport over 15 m² (161.4 ft²) needs a building permit, and so does converting a carport into a garage or living space. A single-storey accessory building of 15 m² or less serving a one- or two-family home needs none.
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "Converting a carport into a garage or living space" … "Detached accessory buildings and structures greater than 15m2 (161.4ft2), such as:"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), sections 7.19 and Schedule A, s. 7.19(a)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "does not exceed 15 square meters (161.4 square feet) in"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning limits:** Setbacks, height and lot coverage for accessory buildings are set zone by zone in the Zoning Bylaw. Accessory buildings or structures that do not need a building permit are exempt from interior side and rear yard setbacks. An accessory building joined to the house by a continuous foundation, walls and roof is treated as part of the house.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 104 H](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "All Accessory Buildings or Structures, not requiring a building permit, are exempted from Yard (Interior" … "Side) and Yard (Rear) setbacks." … "it shall be considered a part of the" … "Principal Building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements for the Principal Use regulations within"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (s. 7.19); Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (s. 104 H and the regulations for each zone)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), sections 7.19 and Schedule A, s. 7.19](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "No Permit is required:"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 104 H](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "H. Accessory Building and Structure Regulations"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Mission's [Building Bylaw 3590-2003](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1) requires a permit for most structures. The exemption (s. 7.19) covers a single-storey accessory building, or an unmodified shipping container, serving a one- or two-family home, if its floor area is 15 m² (161.4 ft²) or less. Zoning rules on setbacks, height and lot coverage still apply even when no permit is needed.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zoning, setbacks, height and lot coverage with Development Planning (604-820-3748) or the City's WebMap before you design.
2. Download the Accessory Building or Residential Decks checklist and gather the forms, plans, survey and title search.
3. Start with a Pre-Submission Review, then pay the non-refundable application fee when the application is accepted.
4. Pay the permit fee before the permit issues, then book inspections online.

## Good to know

- Decks: the City lists "adding or increasing a deck" as needing a building permit, and detached deck structures over 15 m² also need one. No minimum deck height is stated.
- Garages and carports: a detached garage or carport over 15 m² needs a permit, and so does converting a carport into a garage or living space.
- Pool houses: the City's page says a pool house (shed) needs a permit regardless of size, but the bylaw exempts accessory buildings of 15 m² or less. Confirm with Inspection Services.
- Accessory-building setbacks, height and lot coverage are set zone by zone in the Zoning Bylaw. Buildings that need no permit are exempt from interior side and rear yard setbacks. A building joined to the house by a continuous foundation, walls and roof is treated as part of the house.
- Sealed sprinkler plans are needed if the floor area is over 100 m² or over 50% of the principal building's floor area, whichever is less.
- Starting work before the permit issues increases the fee by 100%, or $250 if that is greater.
- Electrical and gas permits come from Technical Safety BC (1-866-566-7233), not the City.

## What you'll need

- Building Permit Application and Owner's Undertaking forms
- Title search printed within 30 days and copies of covenants and easements
- Design plans; accessory buildings also need a sealed topographic survey and a sealed stormwater plan; decks need 2 sets of design plans

## Official forms and pages

- [Accessory Building submission checklist (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/accessory-building-submission-checklist)
- [Residential Decks submission checklist (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/residential-decks-submission-checklist)
- [Building Permit Checklists](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/checklists)

## Related questions

- [Mission building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit.md)
- [Mission building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Mission fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/fence-rules.md)
- [Mission zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/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)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Permits, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), sections 7.19 and Schedule A](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF), s. 104 H](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Accessory Building Submission Checklist (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/accessory-building-submission-checklist) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Residential Decks Submission Checklist (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/residential-decks-submission-checklist) (read 2026-11-05)
- [WebMap, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/webmap) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Mission building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In the City of Mission a building permit costs $177 for work up to $5,000, plus $13.50 per $1,000 of construction value from $5,000 to $50,000, with lower rates above. A non-refundable application fee ($177 to $3,000, depending on the project) is paid on application.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** $177 up to $5,000 of construction value, plus per $1,000 (or part): $13.50 from $5,000 to $50,000; $11.75 from $50,000 to $150,000; $10.25 from $150,000 to $500,000; $9.00 over $500,000. Schedule A, effective January 1, 2026.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Inspection Services, 604-820-3726
- Email: Inspection Services, iservices@mission.ca
- In person: Inspection Services (Building Inspection), Welton Common Building, 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC V2V 3X1 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cash, debit or cheque payable to the City of Mission; no credit card or e-transfer currently.)

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $177 for construction value up to $5,000. Non-residential buildings have higher minimums: $590 for an alteration or minor addition, $3,000 for a new building or major addition.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated through Bylaw 6420-2026), Schedule A, Schedule A, s. 1(a), (c), (d)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "where the value of Construction does not exceed $5,000 shall be, $177.00" … "A minimum of $590.00 for the alteration of, or minor addition" … "A minimum of $3,000.00 for any new building or major building addition that is"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** $177 up to $5,000 of construction value, plus per $1,000 (or part): $13.50 from $5,000 to $50,000; $11.75 from $50,000 to $150,000; $10.25 from $150,000 to $500,000; $9.00 over $500,000. Fee is increased by 100% (or $250 if greater) when work starts before the permit.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated through Bylaw 6420-2026), Schedule A, Schedule A, s. 1(a) and s. 2](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "over $5,000.00 and $13.50 up to $50,000.00, plus" … "over $50,000.00 and $11.75 up to $150,000.00, plus" … "over $150,000.00 $10.25 and up to $500,000.00, plus" … "over $500,000.00. $9.00" … "increased by 100 % of the Permit fee or $250.00, whichever is greater"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** Non-refundable, paid with the application: $177 for an alteration or minor addition (under 25% of floor area) to a house or duplex, an accessory building or an agricultural building; $1,200 for a new house or duplex or a major addition; $400 other alterations; $3,000 other new buildings. It is credited against the permit fee when the permit issues.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated through Bylaw 6420-2026), Schedule A, Schedule A, s. 3](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "single family dwelling or duplex building; $177.00" … "i. a new single family or duplex dwelling; or $1,200.00" … "3 (c) $400.00" … "Per Permit for any other new building or major addition not included in clause $3,000.00"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated through Bylaw 6420-2026), Schedule A, s. 7.18(c)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "Where a Permit is issued, the Permit fee will be reduced by the application fee amount paid."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** Plumbing $16.75 per fixture ($150 minimum if a plumbing-only permit); demolition $250; re-inspection $150; permit renewal $177; secondary suite inspection $350. Security and compliance deposit: $5,000 for a new house or duplex, $1,000 for a major addition.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated through Bylaw 6420-2026), Schedule A, Schedule A, ss. 7, 9, 13, 14, 15(e), 17(a)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "Plumbing, involving the installation of fixtures, for each fixture $16.75" … "the minimum fee payable for a Plumbing (b) $150.00" … "The fee for a demolition permit shall be $250.00" … "Re-inspection Fee $150.00" … "Building Permit Renewal fee $177.00" … "Secondary Suite Inspection to determine building upgrade requirements to add $350.00" … "7 (a) New Single-Family Dwelling or Duplex $5,000.00" … "Major Additions to a Single-Family Dwelling or Duplex (more than 25% of the $1,000.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** The application fee is paid on application, and the Schedule A security and compliance deposit is included with the application. The permit fee (less the application fee) is paid before the permit issues, with Development and Amenity Cost Charges at issuance. At 7337 Welton Street: cash, debit or cheque payable to the City of Mission; no credit card or e-transfer currently.
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "Applications are subject to a non-refundable application fee, a building permit fee at issuance based on the value of construction, and refundable deposits (securities)."
  - Source: [Inspections, Inspections page, payment options](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/building-permits-and-inspections/inspections)
  - Official wording: "Cash / Debit / Cheque (payable to the City of Mission)" … "NO CREDIT CARD or E-TRANSFER payment option available currently"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated through Bylaw 6420-2026), Schedule A, s. 7.18(d)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "The application fee, as set out in Schedule "A", must be paid upon application for" … "The following security and compliance deposits shall be included at the time of" … "must be paid upon application for"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw 3590-2003, Schedule A (Schedule of Fees and Charges), effective January 1, 2026 (Sources differ: The Building Permits page twice refers to 'Schedule A of Building Bylaw 3950-2003'; the bylaw itself is 3590-2003 (the page appears to have the digits transposed). Bylaw followed. Last fee amendment 6382-2025 (Dec 15, 2025).)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated through Bylaw 6420-2026), Schedule A](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES" … "Effective January 1, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

[Building Bylaw 3590-2003](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1), Schedule A, sets the City of Mission's building charges: a non-refundable application fee, the permit fee, and a security and compliance deposit. The permit fee is based on construction value. Non-residential buildings have higher minimums: $590 for an alteration or minor addition, $3,000 for a new building or major addition.

## Good to know

- Application fee (non-refundable, paid with the application): $177 for an alteration or minor addition (under 25% of floor area) to a house or duplex, an accessory building or an agricultural building; $1,200 for a new house or duplex or a major addition; $400 for other alterations; $3,000 for other new buildings. It is credited against the permit fee when the permit issues.
- Security and compliance deposit: $5,000 for a new house or duplex, $1,000 for a major addition. It is included with the application.
- Plumbing: $16.75 per fixture ($150 minimum for a plumbing-only permit). Where a project has fixtures, the building permit fee includes the fixture charges.
- Other fees: demolition $250; re-inspection $150; permit renewal $177; secondary suite inspection $350.
- Starting work before the permit issues increases the fee by 100%, or $250 if that is greater.
- If drawings must be resubmitted a second time, a fee of 25% of the permit fee applies (maximum $3,000).
- Development Cost Charges, Amenity Cost Charges and School Site Acquisition Charges are payable at permit issuance under separate bylaws.
- Pay the permit fee (less the application fee) before the permit issues. At 7337 Welton Street the City takes cash, debit or cheque payable to the City of Mission; no credit card or e-transfer currently.
- The City's page refers to the bylaw as "3950-2003"; the bylaw's actual number is 3590-2003.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Bylaw 3590-2003, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)

## Related questions

- [Mission building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated through Bylaw 6420-2026), Schedule A](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permits, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Inspections, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/building-permits-and-inspections/inspections) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Mission 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?

**Short answer:** In the City of Mission, use the online WebMap (map.mission.ca) to search your property and read its zoning and Official Community Plan layers, then read your zone in Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020. You can also call Development Planning at 604-820-3748 or email planning@mission.ca.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** WebMap and the Zoning Bylaw are free. A written OCP/Zoning Research Letter is $310 per property (Land Use Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw 3612-2003).  
**How long:** Not stated on the City's page.  
**Where:**
- Online: City WebMap, https://www.mission.ca/webmap
- Phone: Development Planning, 604-820-3748
- Email: Development Planning, planning@mission.ca
- In person: Welton Common, 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC V2V 3X1
- Email: WebMap technical problems (Engineering), gis@mission.ca

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** Use the City's online WebMap (map.mission.ca), search for your property, and read the planning layers for zoning and OCP designation. You can also contact Planning staff.
  - Source: [WebMap, WebMap page](https://www.mission.ca/webmap)
  - Official wording: "Planning (e.g., zoning, OCP, neighbourhood areas, etc.);" … "Contact Planning regarding Zoning, Official Community Plan Designation, Land Development Potential, etc."
  - Source: [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH), What's Next?](https://www.mission.ca/planning/small-scale-multi-unit-housing-ssmuh)
  - Official wording: "by contacting Planning staff or by visiting the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020. The City's consolidated copy lists amendments adopted up to September 21, 2026.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF, consolidation), consolidation table](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY and" … "2026-09-21 6434-2026-5949(218) 34339 Ferndale Avenue RSD26-6 Map"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What the zone controls:** Permitted uses, setbacks, lot coverage, building height, floor space ratio, impervious areas, landscaping and parking, and (in each zone) lot area, density and the other regulations that apply to the property.
  - Source: [Pre-Submission Review, Pre-Submission Review page](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/pre-submission-review)
  - Official wording: "permitted uses, setbacks, lot coverage, building height, floor space ratio (FSR), impervious areas, landscaping, and parking."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Contact:** Development Planning: 604-820-3748, planning@mission.ca. Welton Common, 7337 Welton Street.
  - Source: [WebMap, WebMap page, related contacts](https://www.mission.ca/webmap)
  - Official wording: "Development Planning Phone 604-820-3748 Email planning@mission.ca"
  - Source: [WebMap, WebMap page](https://www.mission.ca/webmap)
  - Official wording: "visit Welton Common (7337 Welton Street) for additional information"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF, consolidation), title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "DISTRICT OF MISSION ZONING BYLAW 5949-2020 WHEREAS the Council wishes to assure that the uses made of land and buildings are in"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Every property in the City of Mission has a zone. The zone sets permitted uses, setbacks, lot coverage, building height, floor space ratio, impervious areas, landscaping, parking and, in each zone, lot area and density. The rules are in [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf). The City's consolidated copy lists amendments adopted up to September 21, 2026.

## Steps

1. Open the City's WebMap (map.mission.ca) and search for your property. Read the Planning layers for zoning and the Official Community Plan (OCP) designation.
2. Find your zone in the Zoning Bylaw to read the permitted uses and building rules.
3. Ask Development Planning to confirm what is allowed before you spend money on plans.

## Good to know

- The City has limited some WebMap information for security reasons. Planning answers questions on zoning, OCP designation and development potential; Engineering handles utilities and environmental information (604-820-3736).
- Before applying for a building permit you need to contact Planning about zoning matters such as setbacks, height, lot coverage, parking and landscaping, and confirm whether any Development Permits are needed.
- The City's consolidated bylaw is for convenience only; legal copies come from the Administration Department.
- A written OCP/Zoning Research Letter is $310 per property. The City's pages do not say how to request one, so ask Planning.

## Zones

104 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (City of Mission consolidation, includes amending bylaws adopted through September 21, 2026 (Bylaw 6434-2026))](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/zoning/index.json

Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St

## Official forms and pages

- [WebMap page](https://www.mission.ca/webmap)
- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)

## Related questions

- [Mission secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [WebMap, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/webmap) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF, consolidation), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Pre-Submission Review, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/pre-submission-review) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Land Use Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw 3612-2003 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/3612-2003-land-use-application-procedures-and-fees-bylaw-effect-2026-02-02-topdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/planning/small-scale-multi-unit-housing-ssmuh) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Mission secondary suite and carriage house rules

**Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?

**Short answer:** Yes. In the City of Mission a secondary suite is allowed in most house zones, with its own entrance, and a new one needs a building permit; the registration window closed May 16, 2024. Coach houses and garden cottages are allowed in listed zones. Suites are not permitted in townhouses or rowhomes.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Annual secondary suite fee of $63 on the property tax notice, plus utility charges based on two dwelling units. An inspection to set upgrade requirements for a suite is $350 (Building Bylaw, Schedule A). Building permit fees are in the building-permit-fees answer.  
**Where:**
- Email: Suites, suites@mission.ca (Also 604-820-3718)
- Phone: Inspection Services, 604-820-3726
- Email: Inspection Services, iservices@mission.ca
- Phone: Development Planning (coach houses, zoning), 604-820-3748
- Email: Planning, planning@mission.ca

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes. A secondary suite (a self-contained unit inside the principal dwelling) is allowed in all A, R, RU, RR, S and UC zones and some CD zones, MD465 and SN1A. It needs its own entrance and cannot be reached only through the main home. The City says suites are not permitted in townhouses or rowhomes.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102, 106 and 109, s. 106 (use table); s. 106 H.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Secondary Suite All A zones, CD7, CD9, CD14, CD17, CD20, CD27, CD31," … "Shall have a separate entrance from the Principal Use of a Dwelling Unit on a Lot."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102, 106 and 109, s. 102 (definition)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "means a self-contained Dwelling Unit that is Accessory to, and within, a principal Dwelling Unit,"
  - Source: [Secondary Suites Program, Secondary Suites Program page](https://www.mission.ca/business-building/building-development/land-development/secondary-suites-program)
  - Official wording: "Suites are not permitted in townhouses or rowhomes."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes, in listed zones. A coach house (above or below a detached garage) or a garden cottage (one storey) is allowed only in zones listed in s. 106, such as RU80s, RU36s, RU16s, RR7s, R930, R669s, R558s, R465s, S10s, S20s, UC372s and UC465s. One detached unit per lot, to the rear of the house inside the Urban Growth Boundary, 5 to 25 m from it.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102, 106 and 109, s. 106 (use table)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Coach House CD21, CD27, CD31, CD38, CD39, DT3, MB558, MD465," … "RU80s, RU36s, RU16s, RR7s, R930 R669s, R558s,"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102, 106 and 109, s. 106 I.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Only one Secondary Detached Unit shall be permitted on a Lot." … "a Coach House or Garden Cottage shall be" … "a minimum of 5.0 m (16.4 ft), and a maximum"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102, 106 and 109, s. 102 (definitions)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "is limited to one Storey, which may not include a Basement, and excludes Coach House"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits:** A detached unit's floor space is the lesser of 50% of the principal use or a cap by OCP designation: 75 m² (95 suburban residential, 110 rural, 90 agricultural). One secondary suite per real estate entity; in the SN1A zone no suite on a lot with a coach house. Fully serviced lots under 280 m²: 3 dwelling units; larger: 4. No owner-occupancy rule found.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102, 106 and 109, s. 106 I.1(i), Table 106.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "All other designations where the zone 50% 75.0 sq m" … "One Secondary Suite per real estate entity, subject to Section 901 C" … "A Secondary Suite is not permitted on Lots with a Coach House."
  - Source: [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH), Number of Dwellings Permitted Per Lot](https://www.mission.ca/planning/small-scale-multi-unit-housing-ssmuh)
  - Official wording: "For fully serviced lots smaller than 280 m², you may be able to build a maximum of 3 units." … "For fully serviced lots larger than 280 m², you may be able to build a maximum of 4 units."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102, 106 and 109, zone sections, e.g. s. 701 C.2](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Lots that do not have municipal water and sanitary sewer are permitted two Dwelling Units in the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Parking:** Zoning Bylaw: 1 space for a secondary suite or a secondary detached unit, placed so it does not block access to the main home's parking. The City's small-scale multi-unit housing page lists a single family home as 2 spaces, or 3 with a secondary suite.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102, 106 and 109, s. 109 E (residential parking table)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Secondary Suite 1.0 space - must not impede access to the parking for" … "Secondary Detached Unit 1.0 space - must not impede access to the parking for"
  - Source: [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH), Off-street Parking Requirements](https://www.mission.ca/planning/small-scale-multi-unit-housing-ssmuh)
  - Official wording: "2 parking spaces or 3 with a secondary suite"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permits:** A building permit is required to install a secondary suite. Under the small-scale multi-unit housing rules an Infill Development Permit (form and character) may also be needed, plus geotechnical, floodplain or environment permits where they apply. The suite registration period closed May 16, 2024.
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "Installing a Secondary Suite"
  - Source: [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH), Building & Development Permits; DPAs](https://www.mission.ca/planning/small-scale-multi-unit-housing-ssmuh)
  - Official wording: "You will need a building permit for your SSMUH development." … "The City may require Infill Development Permit for the form and character of the proposed building"
  - Source: [Secondary Suites Program, Secondary Suites Program page](https://www.mission.ca/business-building/building-development/land-development/secondary-suites-program)
  - Official wording: "if you wish to add a secondary suite to your home, you will need to go through the building permit process." … "closed on May 16, 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (s. 106 H and I, s. 109); Building Bylaw 3590-2003
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102, 106 and 109, s. 106 H](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "F. Use Categories.....................................................................................................56 G. Temporary Use Permits ........................................................................................62 H. Secondary Suites ..................................................................................................63 I. Secondary Detached Units ...................................................................................63 J. Shipping Containers..............................................................................................64" … "THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY and is a consolidation of "Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020" with the following amending bylaws: Date"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW 3590-2003 This document is a consolidation of "District of Mission Building Bylaw 3590-2003" with the" … ""Shipping Container" shall have the same definition set out in the District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, as amended. "Stop Work" means a notice issued by the Building Official to immediately suspend"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

A secondary suite is a self-contained unit inside the main home, with its own entrance (it cannot be reached only through the main home). Under the City of Mission's [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) it is allowed in all A, R, RU, RR, S and UC zones and some CD zones, MD465 and SN1A. Some zones add limits, so check yours on WebMap.

A coach house (above or below a detached garage) or garden cottage (one storey) is allowed only in zones listed in s. 106, such as RU80s, RU36s, RU16s, RR7s, R930, R669s, R558s, R465s, S10s, S20s, UC372s and UC465s.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zoning and whether the lot is fully serviced using WebMap, or ask Development Planning.
2. Check parking (see below).
3. Ask Planning whether an Infill Development Permit applies, plus geotechnical, floodplain or environment permits where relevant.
4. Use the Secondary Suite checklist and apply for a building permit. A $350 inspection can first set the upgrade requirements for an existing unauthorized suite.
5. Book inspections as work proceeds.

## Good to know

- Detached units: one per lot, to the rear of the house inside the Urban Growth Boundary, 5 to 25 m from it, with independent vehicle access. Floor space is the lesser of 50% of the principal use or a cap of 75 m² (95 suburban residential, 110 rural, 90 agricultural).
- Number of units: fully serviced lots under 280 m² may have 3 dwelling units, larger lots 4. Lots without municipal water and sewer: two (a house and a suite). One secondary suite per real estate entity.
- Parking: the Zoning Bylaw requires 1 space for a suite or detached unit, placed so it does not block the main home's parking. The City's SSMUH page lists 2 spaces for a single family home, or 3 with a secondary suite.
- No suite size limit or owner-occupancy rule was found in the Zoning Bylaw.
- If the City learns of an unregistered suite, Bylaws investigates and may require a decommission permit. To remove a suite, use the City's decommission form.
- Owner-occupied suites, or suites used by a parent or child, can apply each year for an exemption from the extra utility charges.
- Existing covenants on title still apply.

## Official forms and pages

- [Secondary Suites Program](https://www.mission.ca/business-building/building-development/land-development/secondary-suites-program)
- [Secondary Suite submission checklist](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/checklists)
- [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)](https://www.mission.ca/planning/small-scale-multi-unit-housing-ssmuh)

## Related questions

- [Mission building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit.md)
- [Mission building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Mission zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/secondary-suite.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/secondary-suite.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/secondary-suite.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/secondary-suite.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/secondary-suite.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Secondary Suites Program, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-building/building-development/land-development/secondary-suites-program) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/planning/small-scale-multi-unit-housing-ssmuh) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permits, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/building-permits) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Permit Checklists, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/checklists) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF), s. 102, 106 and 109](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building Bylaw 3590-2003 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-3590-2003pdf-1) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Mission tree removal rules and permits

**Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property?

**Short answer:** Usually not for a few trees in a yard. In the City of Mission the Tree Management Bylaw covers only south-west Silverdale. Elsewhere, land clearing in OCP Map 14A/14B areas may need a Development Permit if it passes 200 m² a year inside the Urban Growth Boundary or 500 m² outside.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** The Tree Management Bylaw sets no permit fee. Court fines for breaking it are $1,000 to $10,000 per offence.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Environmental Services, 604-814-1264
- Email: Environmental Services, environment@mission.ca
- Phone: Engineering, 604-820-3736
- Email: Engineering, engineering@mission.ca

## Key facts

- **When a permit is needed:** Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006 applies only to Urban/Urban Reserve land in south-west Mission (Schedule A, Silverdale): a permit is needed to cut a tree 20 cm (7.87 in) or more across at 150 cm above ground, unless exempt. Elsewhere, a Development Permit may be required for land clearing in OCP Map 14A/14B areas (over 200 m² a year inside the Urban Growth Boundary, 500 m² outside).
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006, ss. 3, 5(a)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/tree-management-bylaw-3872-2006pdf)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw applies only to:" … "parcels of land included in the area designated as Urban/Urban Reserve in" … "any tree having a diameter of at least 20 centimetres (7.87 inches) measured" … "no person shall cut or allow to be cut a tree unless that person has a valid permit."
  - Source: [Land Clearing Management Program, Land Clearing Management Program page](https://www.mission.ca/land-clearing)
  - Official wording: "Permits may be required for land alterations or clearing in regulated areas as identified on Map 14A and Map 14B of the Official Community Plan." … "200 m2 within the Urban Growth Boundary" … "500 m2 outside the Urban Growth Boundary"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Exemptions:** No permit if: no more than 5 trees per 0.4 ha, up to 50 per parcel, in a calendar year; the tree is within 30 m of a home; cutting suits zoning (including agriculture); trees must go for a permitted building, driveway or services; or cutting is by government or utilities. These do not apply within 30 m of a stream's top of bank or on slopes steeper than 3:1.
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006, s. 4.1, 4.2](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/tree-management-bylaw-3872-2006pdf)
  - Official wording: "The following exceptions contained in section 4.2 do not apply to trees located:" … "within 30m (98.4ft), measured horizontally from the top of bank of all streams;" … "on land having a slope greater than 3:1." … "no more than 5 trees are cut for every 0.4 hectare (or portion thereof) on a" … "a tree is within 30 metres of any residential dwelling;" … "a tree is cut by or on behalf of the District, or the provincial or federal"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Replacement trees:** A replacement tree for each tree cut, planted on the same parcel under the approved replacement plan within 3 months of cutting, and kept up for at least one year. Species come from the bylaw's Schedule B list. Not required when trees are removed for agricultural purposes.
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006, s. 7](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/tree-management-bylaw-3872-2006pdf)
  - Official wording: "the current owner on the parcel of land shall replace the cut tree on" … "planted within 3 months of the date of cutting of the tree approved for removal." … "for a period of not less than one year from the date it was planted." … "do not apply when the trees are removed for agricultural"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **City trees:** In City parks, cutting down trees is prohibited, and no one may pick, cut, dig up or injure any plant, shrub or tree. Owners may landscape the boulevard by the City's policy, with trees only of species permitted by the subdivision control bylaw.
  - Source: [Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008, s. 4(f), 5(c)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/regulation-public-use-parks-bylaw-5001-2008pdf)
  - Official wording: "f. cutting down trees" … "pick, cut down, dig or pull up, or knowingly injure or destroy in whole or in part any flower, plant, shrub or tree in any park"
  - Source: [https://www.mission.ca/media/file/str37-boulevard-lanscapingpdf, Policy STR.37, guideline 5](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/str37-boulevard-lanscapingpdf)
  - Official wording: "tree species that are permitted by the subdivision control bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Cutting without a permit under the Tree Management Bylaw: court fine of $1,000 to $10,000 per offence, each day a separate offence (not on either ticket schedule). Cutting trees in a park: municipal ticket $250; bylaw notice $250 ($175 early, $325 late). Altering land in a development permit area without a permit: ticket $500; bylaw notice $500 ($350 early, $650 late).
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006, s. 9(b), (c)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/tree-management-bylaw-3872-2006pdf)
  - Official wording: "is liable to a fine and penalty of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000 for each offence." … "Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offence."
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 16 (Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Cutting down of trees 4.f $250 $175 $325 Yes"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedules 22 and 25 (Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993); BNE bylaw 5700-2018 Schedule 16 and 18 in refs/7c31337dcf.txt](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Cutting down of trees 4.f $250" … "Failure to obtain Permit for subdivision or alteration of land, 14 $500"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006
  - Source: [Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006, title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/tree-management-bylaw-3872-2006pdf)
  - Official wording: "TREE MANAGEMENT BYLAW 3872-2006"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Mission's [Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/tree-management-bylaw-3872-2006pdf) applies only to Urban/Urban Reserve land in south-west Mission (Schedule A, Silverdale). There, a permit is needed to cut a tree 20 cm (7.87 in) or more across, measured 150 cm above the ground, unless an exemption applies. Outside that area the bylaw does not apply.

Separately, a Development Permit may be required for land clearing in the Official Community Plan areas on Map 14A and Map 14B: more than 200 m² a year inside the Urban Growth Boundary, or 500 m² a year outside it. Near streams, Map 14B areas need permits for all development.

## Steps

1. Find your lot on WebMap and check whether it is in the Silverdale area or on Map 14A or 14B.
2. In the bylaw area, check the exemptions below. If none apply, apply to the Director of Engineering and Public Works with a tree replacement plan.
3. For clearing near a stream or in a mapped area, contact Environmental Services before you start.

## Good to know

- No bylaw permit is needed if you cut no more than 5 trees per 0.4 ha (up to 50 per parcel) in a calendar year, the tree is within 30 m of a home, cutting suits zoning (including agriculture), trees must go for a permitted building, driveway or services, or cutting is by government or utilities. These exemptions do not apply within 30 m of a stream's top of bank or on slopes steeper than 3:1.
- Replacement: one tree for each tree cut, planted on the same parcel within 3 months and kept up for at least one year. Not required when trees are removed for agriculture.
- A permit holder may cut only between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Permits last 12 months.
- Cutting without a permit under the Tree Management Bylaw: court fine of $1,000 to $10,000 per offence, each day a separate offence.
- Breaking a Development Permit's conditions, or not getting one, can bring a daily fine of $500. Altering land in a development permit area without a permit: a bylaw notice is $500 ($350 if paid early, $650 if late); a municipal ticket is $500.
- Cutting trees in a City park is prohibited: a bylaw notice is $250 ($175 early, $325 late); a municipal ticket is $250. Boulevard trees must be of species permitted by the subdivision control bylaw.
- A Development Permit for clearing needs a survey by a Qualified Environmental Professional.

## Official forms and pages

- [Land Clearing Management Program](https://www.mission.ca/land-clearing)
- [Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/tree-management-bylaw-3872-2006pdf)
- [Map 14A (Official Community Plan)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/map-14a)
- [Map 14B (Official Community Plan)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/map-14b)

## Related questions

- [Mission zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/tree-removal.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/tree-removal.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/tree-removal.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/tree-removal.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/tree-removal.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/tree-removal.md)

## Sources

- [Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/tree-management-bylaw-3872-2006pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Land Clearing Management Program, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/land-clearing) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/regulation-public-use-parks-bylaw-5001-2008pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)
- [https://www.mission.ca/media/file/str37-boulevard-lanscapingpdf](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/str37-boulevard-lanscapingpdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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question: "When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?"
place: Mission, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mission
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of Mission
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# Mission garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

**Question:** When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?

**Short answer:** In Mission, single-family curbside homes get recycling and compost every week, and garbage and glass every second week. Set out between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on collection day. Find your day on the 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar or the Recycle Coach app. Automated carts start in May 2027.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Annual fees on the property tax notice (2026): single-family dwelling $166.92 garbage plus $297 compostables and recyclables, $463.92 in total; secondary dwelling $114.96 plus $198.96. Properties outside the curbside area pay a $36 rural processing fee. Extra Garbage Sticker $5.75 each.  
**Where:**
- Online: Garbage and Waste Collection, https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection
- Phone: Missed pickups (Emterra Environmental), 604-820-6487
- Email: Missed pickups, curbsidecontractor@mission.ca
- Phone: Engineering (collection route, stickers, medical extra-garbage), 604-820-3736
- Email: Engineering, engineering@mission.ca
- In person: Buy extra garbage stickers at City Hall or Welton Common, 8645 Stave Lake Street, or 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **How often:** Single-family homes in the curbside area: recycling and compost (food and yard waste) every week; garbage and glass every second week.
  - Source: [Waste Collection Calendar](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/waste-collection-calendar)
  - Official wording: "weekly collection of mixed recyclables and compostable, including food waste, and bi-weekly collection of garbage and container glass"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Finding your day:** Check the 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar (colour-coded by zone), the Refuse Collection Area Map, or the free Recycle Coach app, which sends reminders.
  - Source: [Waste Collection Calendar](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/waste-collection-calendar)
  - Official wording: "please consult the Curbside Collection Calendar or add the Recycle Coach app"
  - Source: [New Curbside Collection Carts FAQ, Will my collection schedule change?](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/new-curbside-collection-carts/program-faq)
  - Official wording: "Download the Recycle Coach app from The App Store or Google Play and sign-up for collection day reminders"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Carts:** No carts yet. Until May 2027 residents use their own bins and bags (garbage in two 80 L bins, a blue recycling bin, a Rot Pot for organics, a black glass box). Automated carts of 120, 240 or 360 L start the first week of May 2027; a single-family home’s default is 240 L for each. One free exchange Aug 3 to Oct 29, 2027, then $50 per later exchange. Replacement Rot Pot or blue bin $39.
  - Source: [New Curbside Collection Carts](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/new-curbside-collection-carts)
  - Official wording: "transitioning to a modern automated cart-based curbside collection system beginning the first week of May 2027" … "Each property is eligible for one free cart exchange during this period." … "Additional cart exchanges will be subject to a $50 administrative fee."
  - Source: [New Curbside Collection Carts FAQ, Can I choose my cart size?](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/new-curbside-collection-carts/program-faq)
  - Official wording: "Carts will be available in 120L, 240L, and 360L for all waste types."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, Schedule A](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Replacement Resident Provision of Rot Pot (46L cart for food waste) $39.00" … "Replacement Resident Provision of Blue Bin (121L bin for recycling) $39.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Setting carts out:** Set out between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on collection day, within 3 m of the road. The City asks you not to set out the night before (bears); earlier set-out is allowed only in a wildlife-resistant container or enclosure (s. 3.5). Early set-out is $250. From May 2027 carts go out by 7 a.m.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, s. 3.3, 3.4](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "must only be set out between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. only on the designated day of Curbside Collection" … "within three (3) metres of the travelled way serving the premises only" … "must only be set out between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. only on the designated day" … "timeframe specified in Section 3.4 must be contained in a non-permanent Wildlife"
  - Source: [Waste Collection Calendar, Curbside Single-Family Dwelling Collection](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/waste-collection-calendar)
  - Official wording: "please do not set it out the night before"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 14, Schedule 14, s. 3.4](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Early set-out of waste for Curbside Collection 3.4 $250 $175 $325 Yes"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits and extra garbage:** Garbage: two 80 L bins every second week, each no more than 20 kg and 80 L. Extra garbage bags need an Extra Garbage Sticker ($5.75 each). Medical stickers may be issued for documented medical conditions or two or more children under three. Recycling and compost: unlimited (see yard waste for compost limits).
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, s. 3.2, 3.8.3, 3.8.4; Schedule A](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "litres in volume, 20 kilograms in weight or 90 centimetres in any dimension" … "shall be limited to two Garbage Containers every two weeks" … "The District may issue medical stickers for residents with:" … "Extra Garbage Bag Stickers per sticker $5.75"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** 2026 annual fees on the property tax notice: single-family dwelling $166.92 garbage plus $297 compostables and recyclables, $463.92 in total; secondary dwelling $114.96 plus $198.96. Properties outside the curbside area pay a $36 rural processing fee.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, Schedule B](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Single Family Dwelling $166.92 n/a $297.00 n/a $36.00" … "Secondary Dwelling $114.96 n/a $198.96 n/a $26.28" … "The amount shall be included in the annual property tax notice."
  - Source: [New Curbside Collection Carts FAQ, How does this compare to what I pay now?](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/new-curbside-collection-carts/program-faq)
  - Official wording: "Now, the 2026 annual waste collection fee is $463.92."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Mission Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015 (Schedule B, Collection & Processing Fees)
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, Preamble](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "District of Mission Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

For single-family homes in the curbside area, recycling and compost (food and yard waste) are collected every week, and garbage and glass every second week. Rules are in the [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0>). To find your day, check the 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar (colour-coded by zone), the Refuse Collection Area Map, or the free Recycle Coach app, which sends reminders.

## Steps

1. Put garbage out between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on collection day, within 3 m of the road. The City asks you not to set out the night before because of bears. Setting out earlier is allowed only in a wildlife-resistant container or enclosure (s. 3.5).
2. Garbage goes in two 80 L bins every second week, each no more than 20 kg and 80 L.
3. Extra garbage bags need an Extra Garbage Sticker ($5.75 each). Medical stickers may be issued for documented medical conditions or for two or more children under three.
4. Recycling and compost are unlimited (see the yard waste answer for compost limits).

## Good to know

- Until May 2027 residents use their own bins and bags: garbage in two 80 L bins, a blue recycling bin, a Rot Pot for organics and a black glass box.
- Automated carts of 120, 240 or 360 L start the first week of May 2027. A single-family home's default is 240 L for each. One free exchange is available August 3 to October 29, 2027, then $50 per later exchange. From May 2027 carts go out by 7 a.m.
- A replacement Rot Pot or blue bin is $39.
- Setting out early is a $250 bylaw notice.

## What you'll need

- Your collection colour and letter zone, from the 2026 Collection Calendar or the Recycle Coach app

## Official forms and pages

- [Waste Collection Calendar page](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/waste-collection-calendar)
- [2026 Curbside Collection Calendar (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/curbsidecollection2026calendarpdf)
- [New Curbside Collection Carts (starting May 2027)](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/new-curbside-collection-carts)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/garbage-collection.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/garbage-collection.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/garbage-collection.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/garbage-collection.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/garbage-collection.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Waste Collection Calendar, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/waste-collection-calendar) (read 2026-11-05)
- [2026 Curbside Collection Calendar, City of Mission (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/curbsidecollection2026calendarpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [New Curbside Collection Carts, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/new-curbside-collection-carts) (read 2026-11-05)
- [New Curbside Collection Carts FAQ, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/new-curbside-collection-carts/program-faq) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 14 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Mission yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "Where does yard waste and brush go?"
place: Mission, British Columbia, Canada
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# Mission yard waste collection and drop-off

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Mission collects yard waste weekly with food waste in the curbside organics collection. Each bag, bin or bundle can weigh no more than 20 kg, and small branches must be no more than 5 cm thick and 90 cm long, tied in bundles. The Mission Landfill also takes yard waste.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Curbside collection is covered by the annual collection fee ($297 for compostables and recyclables, single-family, 2026). At the Mission Landfill, residential grass, leaves and moss from Mission are free; brush and branches are $90 per tonne for Mission customers ($137 for other FVRD customers), minimum $15 per load.  
**Where:**
- Online: Composting page, https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/composting
- In person: Mission Landfill, 32000 Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission, BC (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week)
- Phone: Landfill scalehouse, 604-826-9008
- Phone: Engineering, 604-820-3736

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** Yes. Yard waste is collected weekly with food waste in the organics collection. Set out in 80 L bins with a tight lid and orange sticker, a Rot Pot, kraft paper yard waste bags, or paper or certified compostable bags; small branches go in tied bundles.
  - Source: [Composting, Curbside Compost Collection](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/composting)
  - Official wording: "Mission’s residential curbside collection system includes collection of both food and yard waste." … "80-L bins with a tight-fitting lid and marked with an orange sticker" … "Rot Pots (no orange sticker required)" … "Paper or compostable plastic bags (up to 10 bags per collection day, each bag cannot exceed 20kg)"
  - Source: [Waste Collection Calendar, Compost](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/waste-collection-calendar)
  - Official wording: "Compostables, including both food and yard waste, are collected weekly."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to set it out:** Each bag, bin or bundle: no more than 20 kg. Small branches no more than 5 cm thick and 90 cm long, tied in bundles manageable by one person. Per the 2026 calendar, extra yard waste is limited to 10 bins, bags or bundles per collection day. (Sources differ: The bylaw (s. 3.10.4) and the Composting page say compostables are collected in unlimited amounts; the 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar says extra yard waste is limited to 10 bins, bags or bundles per collection day. The bylaw wins on the legal limit; the calendar is the City’s current instruction. Oversized, overfilled or overweight items are not collected.)
  - Source: [Composting, Yard Waste](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/composting)
  - Official wording: "Small branches (less than 5 cm in diameter) may be set out in tied bundles not exceeding 90 cm in length and 20 kg in weight." … "no bin, bag or bundle may exceed 20 kg in weight"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, s. 3.10.2, 3.10.4](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Tree branches, each not exceeding 5 centimetres in maximum diameter and 90" … "Compostables are collected in unlimited amounts."
  - Source: [2026 Curbside Collection Calendar, Collection rules, Organics](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/curbsidecollection2026calendarpdf)
  - Official wording: "Extra Yard Waste: Limited to 10 bins," … "Max 5 cm diameter, 90 cm length,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Drop-off:** Mission Landfill, 32000 Dewdney Trunk Road, open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week; closed statutory holidays, Boxing Day and Easter Sunday; closes 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Offloading must finish by 5 p.m.
  - Source: [Drop-off Depots and Landfill, Mission Landfill](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/drop-depots-landfill)
  - Official wording: "seven days a week, except for statutory holidays, Boxing Day, and Easter Sunday when they are closed" … "32000 Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission" … "Offloading must finish by 5pm."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cost:** Curbside collection is covered by the annual collection fee ($297 for compostables and recyclables, single-family, 2026). At the Mission Landfill, residential grass, leaves and moss from Mission are free; brush and branches are $90 per tonne for Mission customers ($137 for other FVRD customers), minimum charge $15 per load.
  - Source: [Drop-off Depots and Landfill, 2026 Landfill Tipping Fees](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/drop-depots-landfill)
  - Official wording: "Brush & Branches | $90.00 | $137.00" … "Food Waste, Grass, Leaves & Moss (residential) | $0 | $137.00" … "A minimum charge of $15 per load applies to all residential and commercial loads received from Mission."
  - Source: [Composting](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/composting)
  - Official wording: "free drop-off of grass clippings, moss, leaves, as well as paid drop-off of brush and branches at the Mission Landfill"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, Schedule B](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Single Family Dwelling $166.92 n/a $297.00 n/a $36.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not accepted:** Soil, sod and rocks are not accepted for curbside organics. Compostables also exclude liquids, grease, animal feces, dead animals, lumber and sawdust. Branches over 5 cm thick or 90 cm long (greenwaste) are not collected at the curb; take them to the landfill.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, s. 1(f), 1(aa)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "but excludes liquids, petroleum-based oil and grease, animal" … "feces, raw sewage, septic tank sludge, dead animals, lumber, saw dust, rocks, soil or sod." … "Greenwaste” means brush and branches of generally greater than 5 centimetres in diameter"
  - Source: [Composting, Curbside Compost Collection](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/composting)
  - Official wording: "soil is not compostable and will not be collected curbside"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Mission Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, Preamble](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "District of Mission Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Yard waste is collected weekly with food waste in the organics collection, under the [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0>). Set it out in 80 L bins with a tight lid and orange sticker, a Rot Pot, kraft paper yard waste bags, or paper or certified compostable bags. Small branches go in tied bundles.

## Steps

1. Keep each bag, bin or bundle to no more than 20 kg.
2. Keep branches to no more than 5 cm thick and 90 cm long, tied in bundles one person can manage.
3. Set out on your collection day (see the garbage collection answer for times).
4. Take anything bigger, such as branches over 5 cm thick or 90 cm long, to the Mission Landfill, 32000 Dewdney Trunk Road, open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week. It is closed statutory holidays, Boxing Day and Easter Sunday, and closes at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Offloading must finish by 5 p.m.

## Good to know

- Soil, sod and rocks are not accepted for curbside organics. Compostables also exclude liquids, grease, animal feces, dead animals, lumber and sawdust.
- Oversized, overfilled or overweight items are not collected.
- The bylaw (s. 3.10.4) and the Composting page say compostables are collected in unlimited amounts, but the 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar limits extra yard waste to 10 bins, bags or bundles per collection day. Confirm with the City if you have a large amount.

## Official forms and pages

- [Drop-off Depots and Landfill page (fee schedule)](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/drop-depots-landfill)

## Related questions

- [Mission backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/backyard-fire.md)
- [Mission tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/tree-removal.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/yard-waste.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/yard-waste.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/yard-waste.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/yard-waste.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/yard-waste.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Composting, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/composting) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Waste Collection Calendar, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/waste-collection-calendar) (read 2026-11-05)
- [2026 Curbside Collection Calendar, City of Mission (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/curbsidecollection2026calendarpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Drop-off Depots and Landfill, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/drop-depots-landfill) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Mission watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?"
place: Mission, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mission
category: Water, sewer, roads and snow
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of Mission
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# Mission watering restrictions

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

**Short answer:** In Mission, Stage 1 water restrictions apply every year from May 1 to September 30. Residential lawns may be watered once a week: even street numbers on Saturdays, odd numbers on Sundays. The City Engineer can bring in a stricter stage (2, 3 or 4) at any time.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Sprinkling permit for a new lawn: $58 for May, June or September, $121 for July or August. Bylaw notice $250 (Stage 1 or 2) or $500 (Stage 3 or 4).  
**How long:** A sprinkling permit expires 14 days after it is issued.  
**Where:**
- Online: Current restrictions (Alerts), https://www.mission.ca/index-pages/alerts
- Email: Water conservation (questions and infractions), waterconservation@mission.ca
- Phone: Water conservation, 604-820-3736
- In person: Welton Common (pay watering permit fee), 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC V2V 3X1 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Stage 1 applies every year from May 1 to September 30. The City Engineer can change the dates or bring in a stricter stage (2, 3 or 4) at any time of year, and a stage stays in effect until it is ended.
  - Source: [Water Bylaw 6244-2023, s. 5.2](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "are in effect each year from May 1 to September 30 inclusive" … "Terminate or bring into effect a more restrictive Stage at any time of year"
  - Source: [Water Restrictions](https://www.mission.ca/services/water-sewer/water/water-conservation)
  - Official wording: "Water restrictions start annually on May 1."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Sprinkling schedule:** Stage 1, residential lawns, once a week: even street numbers Saturdays, odd numbers Sundays. Automatic systems 5 to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 to 9 a.m. Stages 2, 3 and 4: no lawn watering.
  - Source: [Water Bylaw 6244-2023, Schedule E, s. 3(1), 5(1), 10(1)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "i. when applying Automatic Watering on Saturdays between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.;" … "ii. when applying Manual Watering on Saturdays between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.;" … "i. when applying Automatic Watering on Sundays between the hours of 5:00 a.m." … "when Stage 2 Restrictions are in force, no Person shall: (1) Water a Lawn;" … "when Stage 3 Restrictions are in force, no Person shall: (1) Water a Lawn;" … "When Stage 4 Restrictions are in force, no Person shall: (1) Water a lawn;"
  - Source: [Seasonal Alerts, Stage 1 Water Restrictions return](https://www.mission.ca/alert/seasonal-alerts)
  - Official wording: "Stage 1 allows residential lawn watering once per week based on your address schedule. Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays - Automatic watering: 5 - 7 am"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Allowed at any time:** Stages 1 and 2: trees, shrubs, decorative gardens and planters by hand, soaker hose or drip/micro spray at any time, or by automatic sprinkler 5 to 9 a.m.; edible plants. Stage 3: trees, shrubs and the like by hand or drip only; edible plants not restricted through Stage 3 (City chart). Stage 4: all outdoor watering banned. A hose must always have an automatic shut-off device. (Sources differ: Stage 2: sprinklers on trees and shrubs 5 to 9 a.m. Stage 3: manual or drip only, no sprinkler or soaker hose. The City’s chart (a PDF titled 2025/2026) agrees with the bylaw on these points; its stage colour codes were not readable as text.)
  - Source: [Water Bylaw 6244-2023, Schedule E, s. 1(1), 2, 3(2)(a), 10(2), 15(3)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Use a hose providing water without an equipped Automatic Shut-off Device at any time for any purpose;" … "trees, shrubs, decorative gardens and planters if carried out by Manual Watering, or by Soaker Hose or Drip/Micro Spray Irrigation;" … "(2) Edible Plants; and" … "applying Automatic Watering on properties zoned for residential between the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on any day;" … "if watering is carried out by Manual Watering;" … "Water Edible Plants;"
  - Source: [Residential Water Restrictions chart, Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/residential-water-restrictions-2026)
  - Official wording: "Edible plants are exempt" … "from restrictions in Stages 1 to 3."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **New lawns:** Apply to the City Engineer for a Sprinkling Permit if you have a new seeded or sodded lawn, new landscaping, or European chafer beetle nematode treatment. It lets you water during Stage 1 at the times on the permit; it expires 14 days after issue and must be posted facing the street. No new permits in Stage 2; no permit watering in Stages 3 and 4. Fee: $58 for May, June or September, $121 for July or August. (Sources differ: The bylaw fee schedule describes permit hours of 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. daily for one week (May, June, September) or two weeks (July, August); the City web page says permits are valid for 2 consecutive weeks with automatic watering 5 to 7 a.m. and manual watering 6 to 9 a.m. daily. The bylaw says permits last 14 days. Fees agree. Permits are applied for by email to engineering@mission.ca and paid in person at 7337 Welton Street.)
  - Source: [Water Bylaw 6244-2023, s. 5.9; Schedule A](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "has installed a new lawn, either by seeding or placing sod or turf" … "will expire, and be of no force or effect, 14 days after the date of issue" … "May, June, and September: Daily sprinkling permitted from 6:00 am to 8:00" … "Sprinkling Permit Fee"
  - Source: [Water Restrictions, Watering Permits](https://www.mission.ca/services/water-sewer/water/water-conservation)
  - Official wording: "Permit Fees: $58 for May, June, or September or $121 for July or August." … "During Stage 2, no new permits will be issued or renewed."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: Stage 1 or 2 $250 ($175 within 14 days, $325 after 28 days); Stage 3 or 4 $500 ($350 / $650). Municipal ticket: Stage 1 $250, Stage 2 $375, Stage 3 $500, Stage 4 $1,000. The City may also shut off service. The City web page says up to $250.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 7, Schedule 7, s. 5.5](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Violate water restriction – Stage 1 5.5 $250 $175 $325 Yes" … "Violate water restriction – Stage 3 5.5 $500 $350 $650 Yes"
  - Source: [Water Bylaw 6244-2023, s. 5.5](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "the City may cause Service to the Person’s property to be shut off"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 10, Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 10 (Water Bylaw 6244-2023)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Violate water restriction – Stage 2 5.5 $375.00" … "Violate water restriction – Stage 4 5.5 $1,000.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Mission Water Bylaw 6244-2023 (Schedule E, Stages of Water Restrictions)
  - Source: [Water Bylaw 6244-2023, Cover](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This bylaw may be cited as "City of Mission Water Bylaw 6244-2023". 2. INTERPRETATION"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Water Bylaw 6244-2023](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf>), Stage 1 applies every year from May 1 to September 30. The City Engineer can change the dates or bring in a stricter stage (2, 3 or 4) at any time of year, and a stage stays in effect until it is ended. To see the stage in effect now, check the City's alerts page at mission.ca or call 604-820-3736.

## Steps

1. Stage 1, residential lawns, once a week: even street numbers on Saturdays, odd numbers on Sundays. Automatic systems 5 to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 to 9 a.m.
2. Stages 2, 3 and 4: no lawn watering.
3. Always use a hose with an automatic shut-off device.
4. For a new seeded or sodded lawn, new landscaping, or European chafer beetle nematode treatment, apply to the City Engineer for a Sprinkling Permit at engineering@mission.ca. Pay in person at 7337 Welton Street. The fee is $58 for May, June or September and $121 for July or August.

## Good to know

- Trees, shrubs, decorative gardens and planters in Stages 1 and 2: by hand, soaker hose or drip/micro spray at any time under the bylaw, or by automatic sprinkler 5 to 9 a.m. The City's chart instead groups soaker hoses with sprinklers (5 to 9 a.m.) in Stages 1 and 2. In Stage 3, by hand or drip only (no sprinkler or soaker hose). Check with the City if unsure.
- Edible plants are not restricted through Stage 3 (City chart). Stage 4 bans all outdoor watering.
- A permit expires 14 days after issue and must be posted facing the street. No new permits in Stage 2; no permit watering in Stages 3 and 4. The bylaw fee schedule and the City web page describe permit hours differently; check your permit.
- A bylaw notice is $250 for Stage 1 or 2 ($175 within 14 days, $325 after 28 days) and $500 for Stage 3 or 4 ($350 / $650). A municipal ticket is $250 for Stage 1, $375 for Stage 2, $500 for Stage 3 and $1,000 for Stage 4. The City may also shut off service. The City web page says up to $250.

## Official forms and pages

- [Residential Water Restrictions chart (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/residential-water-restrictions-2026)
- [Watering Permit (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/watering-permit-2026)
- [Water Restrictions, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/water-sewer/water/water-conservation)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/water-restrictions.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/water-restrictions.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/water-restrictions.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/water-restrictions.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/water-restrictions.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Water Bylaw 6244-2023 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Water Restrictions, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/water-sewer/water/water-conservation) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Residential Water Restrictions chart (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/residential-water-restrictions-2026) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Seasonal Alerts, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/alert/seasonal-alerts) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 7 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 10 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "Mission dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?"
place: Mission, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mission
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
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# Mission dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

**Short answer:** In Mission, dog licences come from the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), not the City. Every dog four months or older needs one each year. The fee is $33 for a spayed or neutered dog and $83 for one that is not.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Fraser Valley Regional District, https://www.fvrd.ca)  
**Cost:** $33 spayed or neutered; $83 not spayed or neutered. Transfer $5; replacement tag $7. A 30% late penalty applies if the fee is owed before January 1 and not paid by then. A dog acquired after July 1 pays 50% less (minimum $10). Fine for an unlicensed dog: $200.  
**How long:** A licence is valid for the calendar year and expires December 31. The tag is permanent and is not replaced each year.  
**Where:**
- Online: New licence (FVRD online application), https://myfvrd.ca/TempestApps/eApply/Dogs/Welcome.aspx
- Online: Renew online (MyFVRD account), https://myfvrd.ca/TempestApps/myCity
- In person: New or renewal licence in person: Mission Municipal Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC
- In person: New licence in person only: Mr. Pet's, 33560 First Avenue, Mission, BC
- Phone: FVRD Animal Control, 1-844-495-CARE (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog four months or older must have a valid licence for the current licence year; dogs under four months do not need one.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Part E, s. 1; Part B (definition of dog)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A person must not keep or allow to be kept on any real property any dog unless a valid dog licence for the current licence year" … "excludes any dog under the age of four months"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "All dogs four months or older must have a current licence."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Issued by:** The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), which manages dog licensing for Mission.
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "The FVRD manages dog licensing for Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs, Kent, and Mission."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $33 a year for a spayed or neutered dog. The owner must give a veterinarian’s certificate at the time of application.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Schedule A (Bylaw 1854, 2026); Part E, s. 11](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Altered Dog (each) $33" … "provides a veterinarian’s certificate at the time of application certifying that the dog has been altered"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Licence Fees](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "Dog Licence - spayed or neutered"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $83 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Schedule A (Bylaw 1854, 2026)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Unaltered Dog (each) $83"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Licence Fees](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "Dog Licence - NOT spayed or neutered"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees and discounts:** Acquired after July 1: fee cut by 50% (minimum $10). Fee owed before Jan 1 but unpaid by then: 30% late penalty. Transfer to a new address or from another area: $5. Replacement tag: $7. No fee for certified guide dogs or dogs temporarily with a registered non-profit rescue.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Part E, s. 10(a), 10(b), 15; Schedule A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "pay a late penalty of an additional 30%" … "If an owner acquires a dog after July 1st of the current licence year, the applicable licence fee will be reduced by 50% to a minimum of $10" … "Licence Transfer $5" … "Licence Tag Replacement $7" … "A dog is being used as a certified guide animal pursuant to the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Dog Licence Renewals](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "A 30% penalty fee will apply to payments received after December 31."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Licences are valid for the calendar year and expire on December 31; they must be renewed each year. The tag is permanent and is not replaced each year.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Part E, s. 3](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Every dog licence issued under this bylaw will expire on the 31st day of December in the calendar year in which the licence was issued."
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Dog Licence Renewals](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "The dog tag is permanent and will not be replaced each year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to get one:** New licence: apply online or in person at Mission Municipal Hall (8645 Stave Lake Street) or Mr. Pet’s (33560 First Avenue). Renewal: online with a MyFVRD account, or in person at Mission Municipal Hall. A licence cannot be issued to anyone under 18.
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, New Dog Licences; Dog Licence Renewals](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "must apply for a new licence online, or in person" … "Please consider creating a MyFVRD account to renew your licence online"
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Part E, s. 8](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A dog licence must not be issued to, or in the name of, any person under the age of 18"
  - Source: [FVRD vendor locations for new dog licences, FVRD Vendor Locations for NEW Dog Licences (Mission)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Services/Documents/Animal~Control/Vendor%20Dog%20Licence%20in%20person%20-%202025.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Mission » Mission Municipal Hall 8645 Stave Lake Street" … "Mr. Pet’s 33560 First Avenue"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** $200 (bylaw notice; $190 if paid within 14 days, $210 if paid after 28 days).
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control, Schedule A-3, s. 1](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw 1 No Dog Licence $200 $190 $210 Yes"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "The fine for owning an unlicensed dog is $200."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (fees in Schedule A, as replaced by Bylaw 1854, 2026)
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Part A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013"
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Record of Amendments](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Replaces Schedules A-I & A-II with"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The FVRD manages dog licensing for Mission under its [Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf>). Every dog four months or older needs a valid licence for the current licence year; dogs under four months do not. A licence cannot be issued to anyone under 18.

## Steps

1. New licence: apply on the FVRD online form, or in person at Mission Municipal Hall (8645 Stave Lake Street) or Mr. Pet's (33560 First Avenue).
2. For the $33 fee, give a veterinarian's certificate showing the dog is spayed or neutered when you apply.
3. Renew each year online with a MyFVRD account, or in person at Mission Municipal Hall.

## Good to know

- Pay before January 1 to avoid the 30% late penalty.
- A dog acquired after July 1 pays 50% less, to a minimum of $10.
- There is no fee for certified guide dogs or dogs temporarily with a registered non-profit rescue.
- An unlicensed dog can bring a $200 bylaw notice ($190 if paid within 14 days, $210 after 28 days).

## What you'll need

- Veterinarian's certificate showing the dog is spayed or neutered, for the lower fee

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
- [New dog licence, in-person form (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Services/Documents/Animal~Control/Vendor%20Dog%20Licence%20in%20person%20-%202025.pdf)
- [Renew dog licence, in-person form (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Services/Documents/Animal~Control/RENEW%20Dog%20Licence%20in%20person.pdf)
- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Mission dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/how-many-pets.md)
- [Mission rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/dog-licence.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-licence.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/dog-licence.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/dog-licence.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/dog-licence.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html) (read 2026-11-05)
- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [FVRD vendor locations for new dog licences (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Services/Documents/Animal~Control/Vendor%20Dog%20Licence%20in%20person%20-%202025.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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

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

**Short answer:** In Mission, a dog in a public place must be on a leash no longer than 3 metres, except in a designated off-leash area. No dog may run at large in any Mission park. Centennial Park (11th Avenue and Taulbut Street) has an off-leash dog area.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Where:**
- Phone: FVRD Animal Control (report a loose dog), 1-844-495-CARE (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Phone: City Bylaw Enforcement, 604-820-3727

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** A dog must not be at large. In a public place (streets and government or school land) it must be on a leash under the immediate control of a competent person, except in a designated off-leash area. In any Mission park, no dog may run at large.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part F, s. 17(a), 17(d); Part B (public place)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "excluding designated off-leash areas, is not in a public place unless the dog is kept on a leash not exceeding three metres in length and is under the immediate control of a competent person" … "public place" includes any highway and any real property owned, held, operated or administered by any level of government or by a school district"
  - Source: [Regulation of Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008, s. 5(a)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/regulation-public-use-parks-bylaw-5001-2008pdf)
  - Official wording: "permit any dog to run at large in any park"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Maximum leash length:** 3 metres at most.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part F, s. 17(d)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "on a leash not exceeding three metres in length"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Off-leash areas:** Centennial Park (11th Avenue and Taulbut Street) has an off leash dog area. The City’s Parks and Trails page can be searched by the amenity "Off-leash dog area".
  - Source: [Centennial Park](https://www.mission.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/centennial-park)
  - Official wording: "Off leash dog area" … "Located at 11th Avenue and Taulbut Street"
  - Source: [Parks and Trails, Find a Park or Trail](https://www.mission.ca/parks-trails)
  - Official wording: "Amenities - Any -Accessible playBasketball CourtCricket PitchWellness ParkBenchesDiamondsFenced open spaceFencingHikingHorseback RidingInterpretation FeaturesLacrosse boxMountain Biking TrailOff-leash dog areaPark SignageParkingPaved trailsPickleballPicnic shelterPicnic tablesPlay structure (0 to 5)Play structure (6 to 12)Pump TrackRunning trailSand volleyball courtsSpray ParkSwingsetTennis courtsWashroomWaste receptacle"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** Not confirmed. The sources read do not list parks or areas where dogs are banned outright.
- **Cleaning up:** The owner must immediately remove the dog’s excrement from any public place or from other people’s private property and dispose of it in a sanitary manner.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part F, s. 18](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "without immediately removing the excrement and disposing of it in a sanitary manner"
  - Source: [Centennial Park, Plan Your Visit](https://www.mission.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/centennial-park)
  - Official wording: "owners are responsible for picking up after their pets"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Dog at large (s. 17(a)) or not leashed in a public place (s. 17(d)): $100 FVRD bylaw notice ($90 within 14 days, $110 after 28 days). Dog at large in a Mission park outside a designated off-leash park: $250 bylaw notice ($175 early, $325 late), or $250 municipal ticket.
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control, Schedule A-3, s. 17(a), 17(d)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "17(a) Dog at Large $100 $90 $110 Yes" … "17(d) Dog Not $100 $90 $110 Yes"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 16, s. 5.a](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Permit any dog to run at large in any park, except for" … "5.a $250 $175 $325 Yes"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 22 (Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Permit any dog to run at large in any park, except 5.a $250 for a designated “off-leash park”"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (s. 17, 18); District of Mission Regulation of Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008 (s. 5) for parks
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013"
  - Source: [Regulation of Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008, Title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/regulation-public-use-parks-bylaw-5001-2008pdf)
  - Official wording: "Regulation of Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Two sets of rules apply. The FVRD [Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf>) says a dog must not be at large. In a public place (streets, and government or school land) it must be on a leash, held by a competent person, except in a designated off-leash area, and the leash may be 3 metres at most. The City's [Regulation of Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/regulation-public-use-parks-bylaw-5001-2008pdf>) says no dog may run at large in any Mission park.

## Steps

1. Keep your dog on a leash of 3 metres or less in public places, including parks.
2. To let a dog run free, use the off-leash dog area in Centennial Park, 11th Avenue and Taulbut Street. That is the only off-leash area we could confirm; search the City's Parks and Trails page by the amenity "Off-leash dog area" to check for others.
3. To report a loose dog, call FVRD Animal Control at 1-844-495-CARE.

## Good to know

- Remove your dog's excrement immediately from any public place or other people's private property and dispose of it in a sanitary manner.
- Fines: a dog at large or not leashed in a public place is a $100 FVRD bylaw notice ($90 within 14 days, $110 after 28 days). A dog at large in a Mission park outside a designated off-leash park is a $250 bylaw notice ($175 early, $325 late) or a $250 municipal ticket.
- The sources we read do not list parks or areas where dogs are banned outright. Ask Bylaw Enforcement at 604-820-3727.

## Official forms and pages

- [Centennial Park, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/centennial-park)
- [Parks and Trails, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/parks-trails)
- [Regulation of Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/regulation-public-use-parks-bylaw-5001-2008pdf)

## Related questions

- [Mission dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dog-licence.md)
- [Mission rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Regulation of Public Use of Parks Bylaw 5001-2008 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/regulation-public-use-parks-bylaw-5001-2008pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Centennial Park, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/centennial-park) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Parks and Trails, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/parks-trails) (read 2026-11-05)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Mission rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

**Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?

**Short answer:** In Mission, the FVRD decides whether a dog is aggressive and sets the rules. The owner must keep it securely confined, or on a leash of 3 metres or less with a competent person and a muzzle, and pay an aggressive or dangerous dog licence of $295 or $354 a year.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Fraser Valley Regional District, https://www.fvrd.ca)  
**Cost:** Aggressive or dangerous dog licence: $295 a year if spayed or neutered, $354 if not. Microchip $60. Bylaw notice fines up to $500.  
**Where:**
- Phone: FVRD Animal Control, 1-844-495-CARE (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** An "aggressive dog" includes a dog that has attacked, bitten or injured a person (with or without provocation), or injured a domestic animal in a public place or on others’ property, or one found dangerous or aggressive elsewhere. A "dangerous dog" is as defined in s. 49 of the Community Charter. The FVRD Chief Animal Control Officer decides and writes to the owner, who may appeal in writing within 30 days.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part B (aggressive dog, dangerous dog); Part F, s. 22, 23](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a dog that has, with or without provocation, attacked, bitten or caused injury to a person" … "means a dangerous dog as defined in Section 49 of the Community Charter" … "If, in the opinion of the Chief Animal Control Officer, grounds exist to consider the dog as an aggressive dog" … "the owner of the dog may appeal the classification, in writing, within 30 days to the Chief Animal Control Officer"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Rules for owners:** Keep the dog securely confined in an enclosure, or on a leash of no more than 3 metres under a competent person’s immediate care and control and muzzled. Also allow a microchip to be implanted ($60) or scanned, and give the FVRD a photo within 7 working days of designation.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part F, s. 24; Schedule C](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "keep the dog securely confined in an enclosure" … "muzzled to prevent it from biting a person or other animal" … "provide a photo of the dog to the Regional District within 7 working days of the animal being designated" … "Microchip implant $60.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Licence fee:** Aggressive or dangerous dog licence: $295 a year if spayed or neutered, $354 if not. (Nuisance dog: $148 or $177.)
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Schedule A (Bylaw 1854, 2026)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Aggressive Altered Dog (each) $295" … "Aggressive Unaltered Dog (each) $354"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Licence Fees](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "Aggressive or Dangerous Dog - spayed or neutered"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to report:** Call FVRD Animal Control at 1-844-495-CARE during business hours (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or email. For a dog attack in progress after hours, call your local police department.
  - Source: [Animal Control, Fraser Valley Regional District, Complaints and Emergencies](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control.html)
  - Official wording: "To report an animal control issue or to lodge a bylaw complaint during regular business hours, please call 1-844-495-CARE or email us." … "Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Dogs](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "To report a dog attack in progress after regular business hours, please call your local police department."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notices (FVRD): aggressive dog not securely confined, not on a leash, no competent person, no muzzle, no microchip or no photo: $500 each ($490 early, $510 late). Dog attacking or causing injury: $250; aggressively pursuing or harassing: $250; causing a death: $500.
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control, Schedule A-3, s. 24, 17(e)-(g)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "24(a) Aggressive Dog $500 $490 $510 Yes" … "24(b)(iii) Aggressive Dog $500 $490 $510 Yes" … "17(e) Dog Attacking or $250 $240 $260 Yes" … "17(g) Dog Causing $500 $490 $510 Yes"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (Part F, Aggressive Dogs); Community Charter s. 49 for dangerous dogs
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013"
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part F, s. 26](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a dangerous dog may also be dealt with by the Regional District in accordance with Section 49 of the Community Charter"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the FVRD [Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf>), an "aggressive dog" includes a dog that has attacked, bitten or injured a person (with or without provocation), injured a domestic animal in a public place or on others' property, or was found dangerous or aggressive elsewhere. A "dangerous dog" is as defined in section 49 of the Community Charter. The FVRD Chief Animal Control Officer decides and writes to the owner.

## Steps

1. If your dog is named aggressive, you may appeal in writing within 30 days.
2. Keep the dog securely confined in an enclosure, or on a leash of 3 metres or less under a competent person's immediate care and control, and muzzled.
3. Allow a microchip to be implanted ($60) or scanned, and give the FVRD a photo within 7 working days of designation.
4. Pay the aggressive or dangerous dog licence: $295 a year if spayed or neutered, $354 if not. A nuisance dog licence is $148 or $177.

## Good to know

- To report a dog, call FVRD Animal Control at 1-844-495-CARE, Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or email. For a dog attack in progress after hours, call your local police department.
- FVRD bylaw notices: an aggressive dog not securely confined, not on a leash, with no competent person, no muzzle, no microchip or no photo is $500 each ($490 early, $510 late).
- A dog attacking or causing injury is $250; aggressively pursuing or harassing is $250; causing a death is $500.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control.html)
- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Mission dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dog-licence.md)
- [Mission dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dog-leash-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Control, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/animal-control.html) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in Mission

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

**Short answer:** In Mission, the FVRD animal control bylaw allows no more than three dogs or three cats over four months old, and no more than 5 pets in total, on a property, unless zoning or other regulations permit more. Four or more dogs for show, training, boarding or breeding need a City kennel business licence.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Fraser Valley Regional District, https://www.fvrd.ca)  
**Cost:** Kennel licence fee not stated on the City's page. Fine for too many pets: $100.  
**Where:**
- Phone: City Business Licencing, 604-820-3791
- Email: City Business Licencing, businesslicence@mission.ca
- Phone: City Bylaw Enforcement, 604-820-3727
- Phone: FVRD CARE Centre, 1-844-495-2273

## Key facts

- **Dogs allowed:** No more than three dogs or three cats over the age of 4 months, and no more than 5 pets in total, on any property, except as zoning or other regulations permit.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part D](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A person must not keep or allow to be kept on any real property more than a total of 5 pets consisting of not more than three dogs or not more than three cats over the age of 4 months"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cats allowed:** Three cats over the age of 4 months, within a total of 5 pets, unless zoning or other regulations permit more.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part D](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "not more than three dogs or not more than three cats over the age of 4 months"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other animal limits:** Total of 5 pets per property. "Pet" means a common domesticated animal other than exotic animals, wildlife, livestock or poultry. Exotic animals in Schedule D are banned unless permitted by municipal regulation.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part D; Part B (pet); Part I, s. 38](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a total of 5 pets" … "any common domesticated animal other than exotic animals, wildlife, livestock or poultry" … "No person shall possess or keep in any area, temporarily or permanently, any species individual or any exotic animal"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Exceptions:** Zoning or other regulations can permit more. In Mission a business licence is required for a Kennel (four or more dogs kept for show training, boarding or breeding, up to 50 per lot) or a Hobby Kennel (4 to 8 dogs, operator must live on the property).
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part D](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "except as permitted pursuant to applicable zoning or other regulations"
  - Source: [Kennels and Animal Daycares](https://www.mission.ca/business-building/business-licences/kennels-animal-daycares)
  - Official wording: "A business licence for the Home Occupation is required for both a “Kennel” and a “Hobby Kennel”." … "means a facility or property where four or more dogs are kept for show training purposes," … "between four (4) and eight (8) dogs"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** $100 for excess pets (FVRD bylaw notice; $90 within 14 days, $110 after 28 days). For kennel licence holders with too many dogs (Kennel Bylaw 6198-2023): $250 bylaw notice ($175 early, $325 late), or $250 municipal ticket.
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control, Schedule A-3, s. D](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "D Excess Pets $100 $90 $110 Yes"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 17, s. 4(e)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Too many dogs 4(e) $250 $175 $325 No"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 24 (Kennel Bylaw 6198-2023)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Too many dogs 4(e) $250"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (Part D, Pets); Mission Kennel Bylaw 6198-2023 for kennels
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013"
  - Source: [Kennels and Animal Daycares](https://www.mission.ca/business-building/business-licences/kennels-animal-daycares)
  - Official wording: "Within the Kennel Bylaw 6198-2023"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The FVRD [Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf>) sets the limit for Mission: no more than three dogs or three cats over the age of four months, and no more than 5 pets in total, on any property, except as zoning or other regulations permit. "Pet" means a common domesticated animal other than exotic animals, wildlife, livestock or poultry. Exotic animals listed in Schedule D are banned unless municipal regulation permits them.

## Steps

1. Count dogs and cats over four months old: three or fewer of each, and 5 pets in total.
2. To keep four or more dogs, check whether you need a kennel licence (below), and ask the City about zoning.
3. Business Licencing handles kennel applications: 604-820-3791 or businesslicence@mission.ca.

## Good to know

- A Kennel is four or more dogs kept for show, training, boarding or breeding, up to 50 per lot. A Hobby Kennel is 4 to 8 dogs, and the operator must live on the property. Both need a City business licence (Kennel Bylaw 6198-2023).
- Too many pets is a $100 FVRD bylaw notice ($90 within 14 days, $110 after 28 days).
- For a kennel licence holder with too many dogs: a $250 bylaw notice ($175 early, $325 late) or a $250 municipal ticket.
- Chickens and livestock are covered in a separate answer.

## Official forms and pages

- [Kennels and Animal Daycares, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-building/business-licences/kennels-animal-daycares)
- [Kennel Application (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/kennel-business-licence-application)
- [Kennel Bylaw 6198-2023 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/kennel-bylaw-6198-2023pdf)

## Related questions

- [Mission dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dog-licence.md)
- [Mission backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/backyard-chickens.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/how-many-pets.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/how-many-pets.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/how-many-pets.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/how-many-pets.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/how-many-pets.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/how-many-pets.md)

## Sources

- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Kennels and Animal Daycares, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-building/business-licences/kennels-animal-daycares) (read 2026-11-05)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Mission backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules
question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?"
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# Mission backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules

**Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?

**Short answer:** Yes for hens: Mission's Zoning Bylaw allows 2 to 6 egg-laying hens per lot in a backyard coop and run, with no roosters and a provincial premises identification number. Bees and other livestock are allowed only in certain zones and on lots of a minimum size.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** No City permit or fee for keeping hens is named in the sources we read.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Development Planning, 604-820-3748
- Email: Development Planning, planning@mission.ca
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement (complaints), 604-820-3727
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@mission.ca

## Key facts

- **Hens allowed:** Yes. Urban hen keeping (egg-laying hens in a backyard coop and run) is a permitted use in all R zones, S10, S10s, SN1A, all UC zones and several CD zones. Coops go only in the backyard of a completely fenced, secure property.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 106(F)(3) Agriculture Uses](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "CD44, DT3, MB558, MD465, All R Zones, S10, S10s," … "SN1A, all UC Zones"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102 Definitions](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "means a Use providing for the keeping of egg-laying hens in a Backyard Hen Coop and Run."
  - Source: [Urban Hen Keeping, General Hen Guidelines; Coop Placement](https://www.mission.ca/community-environment/environment-sustainability/urban-hen-keeping)
  - Official wording: "Hen enclosures may only be located in the backyards of properties that are completely fenced and secure."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Most hens:** 6 hens per lot, with a minimum of 2.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102 Definitions, Agriculture (Urban Hen Keeping)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "a maximum of six (6) hens are permitted per lot with the minimum being two (2) hens,"
  - Source: [Urban Hen Keeping, General Hen Guidelines](https://www.mission.ca/community-environment/environment-sustainability/urban-hen-keeping)
  - Official wording: "a maximum of six (6) hens are permitted per lot with the minimum being two (2) hens"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Roosters:** Not allowed.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102 Definitions, Agriculture (Urban Hen Keeping)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "roosters are not permitted,"
  - Source: [Urban Hen Keeping, General Hen Guidelines](https://www.mission.ca/community-environment/environment-sustainability/urban-hen-keeping)
  - Official wording: "roosters are not permitted"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Coop rules:** One coop per single-family lot, never in the front yard. Coop at least 0.37 m² (4 sq ft); run at least 1 m² (10 sq ft) per hen. Setback: 3 m from any lot line bordering another residential lot, or 1.25 m from the rear line and 1.5 m from side lines if the entrance faces away from the nearest line, or to the line with the neighbour’s consent. Coop and run must be surrounded by electric fencing (WildSafeBC guidelines). (Sources differ: The City’s Urban Hen Keeping page says the coop must be at least 4 sq ft (0.37 m²) per hen, while the Zoning Bylaw definition gives 0.37 m² (4.0 sq. ft.) as the minimum coop size. The Zoning Bylaw wording is used. The City page also lists nest-box (1 per 4 hens) and perch requirements.)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102 Definitions, Backyard Hen Coop and Run](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "a maximum of one coop permitted per single-family lot." … "coops are not permitted in front yards." … "minimum coop size: 0.37m2 (4.0 sq. ft.)." … "minimum 3.0 meters for any property line bordering another residentially zoned lot, or" … "minimum of 1.25 metres from rear property line and 1.5 metres from interior side" … "property lot lines if coop entrance is located away from nearest lot line, or" … "with consent from neighbour, a coop and run can extend to property line." … "must provide minimum 1.0 m2 (10.0 sq. ft.) of floor area per hen," … "coop and run must be surrounded in electric fencing designed and maintained in accordance"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit or registration:** A provincial premises identification number is required. The City sources name no City permit, licence or fee for keeping hens.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102 Definitions, Agriculture (Urban Hen Keeping)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "provincial registration for a premises identification number is required."
  - Source: [Urban Hen Keeping, General Hen Guidelines](https://www.mission.ca/community-environment/environment-sustainability/urban-hen-keeping)
  - Official wording: "provincial registration for a premises identification number is required"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bees:** Allowed under Agriculture (Minor) in all A zones, IA, all RR, all S zones, CD7 and SN1A, and under Agriculture (Major). Some zones need a minimum lot size: 0.2 ha in S20 and S20s, 0.36 ha in RR7 and RR7s. Hives must be kept inaccessible to dangerous wildlife.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102 Definitions, Agriculture (Minor); s. 106(F)(3)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "the keeping of: • bees, • horses, cattle, llamas, or alpacas" … "Agriculture (Minor) All A zones, IA, all RR," … "all S zones, CD7, SN1A" … "Agriculture (Minor) – provided minimum Lot size is 0.36 ha (0.88 ac)." … "Agriculture (Minor) – provided minimum Lot size is 0.2 ha (0.49 ac)."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, s. 5.7](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Bee hives must be made inaccessible to Dangerous Wildlife."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other livestock:** Only under Agriculture (Minor): all A zones, IA, all RR, all S zones, CD7, SN1A (minimum lot 0.2 ha in S20 and S20s, 0.36 ha in RR7 and RR7s). Per hectare: horses, cattle, llamas or alpacas 5; sheep or goats 10; hens, ducks, geese or rabbits 50. Small livestock indoors or in a wildlife-resistant enclosure dusk to dawn.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102 Definitions, Agriculture (Minor)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "horses, cattle, llamas, or alpacas (limited to 5 animals per 1.0 ha (2.47 ac) of Lot Area)" … "sheep or goats (limited to 10 animals per 1.0 ha (2.47 ac) of Lot Area)," … "chicken hens, ducks, geese, or rabbits (limited to 50 animals per 1.0 ha (2.47 ac) of Lot Area)," … "Agriculture (Minor) – provided minimum Lot size is 0.36 ha (0.88 ac)." … "Agriculture (Minor) – provided minimum Lot size is 0.2 ha (0.49 ac)."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, s. 5.8](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Pets and small livestock, including rabbits, chickens and similar animals, must be kept indoors or contained in a Wildlife Resistant Enclosure from dusk to dawn."
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part H, s. 35](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "livestock or poultry or animals typically requiring the presence of an aviary or apiary are not kept on any real property, except as permitted pursuant to all applicable zoning and other regulations"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (Agriculture (Urban Hen Keeping), Agriculture (Minor)); Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015 (wildlife rules); FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (s. 35)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, Title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 Table of Contents Section 1505 - Industrial Waste Resource Management Zones............................................................259 Industrial Waste Resource Management Zone (INWM)" … "i. backyard hen coops and runs; and ii. other wildlife attractants as defined in the Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015 or as updated;"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, Title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "District of Mission Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015"
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf>), urban hen keeping (egg-laying hens in a backyard coop and run) is a permitted use in all R zones, S10, S10s, SN1A, all UC zones and several CD zones. Coops go only in the backyard of a completely fenced, secure property.

## Steps

1. Keep 2 to 6 hens per lot. Roosters are not allowed.
2. Get a provincial premises identification number. The sources we read name no City permit, licence or fee.
3. Build one coop per single-family lot, never in the front yard: at least 0.37 m2 (4 sq ft) for the coop and 1 m2 (10 sq ft) of run per hen.
4. Set the coop back 3 m from any lot line bordering another residential lot. Alternatives: 1.25 m from the rear line and 1.5 m from side lines if the entrance faces away from the nearest line, or to the line with the neighbour's consent.
5. Surround the coop and run with electric fencing, per WildSafeBC guidelines.

## Good to know

- Bees are allowed under Agriculture (Minor) in all A zones, IA, all RR, all S zones, CD7 and SN1A, and under Agriculture (Major). A minimum lot size applies in some zones: 0.2 ha in S20 and S20s, 0.36 ha in RR7 and RR7s. Hives must be kept inaccessible to dangerous wildlife.
- Other livestock is allowed only under Agriculture (Minor), in the same zones and with the same minimum lot sizes. Limits per hectare: horses, cattle, llamas or alpacas 5; sheep or goats 10; hens, ducks, geese or rabbits 50. Small livestock must be indoors or in a wildlife-resistant enclosure from dusk to dawn.
- The City's hen page words the coop size per hen; the bylaw definition gives 0.37 m2 as the minimum coop size. Confirm with Planning.

## What you'll need

- Provincial premises identification (PID) number

## Official forms and pages

- [Urban Hen Keeping, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/community-environment/environment-sustainability/urban-hen-keeping)
- [Premises ID, Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/animals-and-crops/animal-production/premises-id)

## Related questions

- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/how-many-pets.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/backyard-chickens.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Urban Hen Keeping, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/community-environment/environment-sustainability/urban-hen-keeping) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)
- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Mission RV, boat and trailer parking rules
question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?"
place: Mission, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/mission
category: Parking, tickets and driving
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of Mission
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# Mission RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

**Short answer:** On a Mission residential street, no recreational vehicle (trailer, motor home, camper, boat or boat on a trailer) longer than 8.0 m (26.25 ft) may be parked or stored, except while loading or unloading. No vehicle may stay on a street more than 48 hours without moving, and a trailer needs its tow vehicle attached.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice: RV over 8.0 m in a residential area $140 ($100 if paid early); over 48 hours $70; unattached trailer $70. Municipal ticket: $250 for the RV or the trailer, $70 for 48 hours.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaws, 604-820-3727
- Email: Bylaws, bylaw@mission.ca
- Email: Planning (yard and zoning questions), planning@mission.ca

## Key facts

- **On the street:** In residential areas no recreational vehicle (trailer, motor home, camper, boat or boat on a trailer) longer than 8.0 m (26.25 ft) may be parked or stored on a street, except while loading or unloading. No vehicle may stay on a street more than 48 hours without moving. A trailer may not be parked on a street without its tow vehicle attached.
  - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987, s. 8.07; Definitions](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/traffic-regulation-bylaw-1698-1987pdf-0)
  - Official wording: "In Residential Areas no person at any time shall Park or store upon any Highway a commercial vehicle, truck, bus, Recreational Vehicle, tow car or any equipment, except as" … "a Recreational Vehicle, provided that the overall length does not exceed 8.0 m" … ""Recreation Vehicle" means a Trailer, motor home, camper, boat, or boat on a Trailer for the private use of individuals or families."
  - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987, s. 8.02(z), 8.03](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/traffic-regulation-bylaw-1698-1987pdf-0)
  - Official wording: "upon any Highway for any continuous period exceeding 48 hours without movement" … "No person shall Park a Trailer on any Highway without the motive power unit attached"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **On your property:** In suburban, urban residential, urban compact and multi-unit zones, a recreation vehicle or trailer over 7.5 m (24.6 ft) long must be completely enclosed in a building. In urban residential, urban compact and multi-unit zones, no off-street parking in the required front yard unless on a driveway. Boats count as recreation vehicles.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 109(B)(5)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "iii. Recreation Vehicle or Trailer exceeding 7.5 m (24.6 ft) in" … "No Off Street Motor Vehicle Parking shall be permitted in the" … "Off Street Motor Vehicle Parking, or storage, of the following shall"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 102 Definitions](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "means a Motor Vehicle or vehicle designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Living in an RV:** Not allowed on a lot: a use located partly or totally in a tent or recreation vehicle is prohibited in all zones unless the Zoning Bylaw otherwise permits it. Not allowed on a street or in a park: no one may camp or erect a tent or other camping facilities on a street, municipal park or other public place (with a rule for people with no fixed address, in municipal parks only, between set hours).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 106(C)(1)(b)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "A use located partly or totally in a tent or Recreation Vehicle"
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015, s. 5.3, 5.4](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "no person shall camp or erect a tent or other camping facilities on a Street, municipal park, or other public place."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice (full / early / late): RV over 8.0 m in a residential area $140 / $100 / $200; over 48 hours $70 / $50 / $100; trailer without tow vehicle $70 / $50 / $100. Municipal ticket: $250, $70, $250. Unauthorized zoning use: notice $450, ticket $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 2, s. 8.07, 8.02(z), 8.03](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Park large vehicle in residential area 8.07 $140 $100 $200 No" … "Exceed 48 hours 8.02(z) $70 $50 $100 No" … "Park unattached trailer 8.03 $70 $50 $100 No"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 5](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Unauthorized Use 103(A)(1) $450 $350 $500 Yes"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedules 5 and 8](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Park large vehicle in residential area 8.07 $250.00" … "Park unattached trailer 8.03 $250.00" … "Unauthorized Use 103(A)(1) $1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Mission Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 (streets); Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (lots); Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015
  - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987, Cover](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/traffic-regulation-bylaw-1698-1987pdf-0)
  - Official wording: "District of Mission Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, Title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020.""
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015, s. 1.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "District of Mission Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

On streets, the [Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/traffic-regulation-bylaw-1698-1987pdf-0>) applies. In residential areas no recreational vehicle longer than 8.0 m (26.25 ft) may be parked or stored on a street, except while loading or unloading. No vehicle may stay on a street more than 48 hours without moving, and a trailer may not be parked on a street without its tow vehicle attached. Boats count as recreation vehicles. On your own lot, the [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf>) applies.

## Steps

1. On the street, keep an RV or boat to 8.0 m (26.25 ft) or less, and move any vehicle within 48 hours.
2. Keep any trailer attached to its tow vehicle.
3. On your lot, in suburban, urban residential, urban compact and multi-unit zones, a recreation vehicle or trailer over 7.5 m (24.6 ft) long must be completely enclosed in a building.
4. In urban residential, urban compact and multi-unit zones, do not park in the required front yard unless on a driveway.

## Good to know

- The sources we read do not state rules for RVs under 7.5 m or for other zones. Ask Planning (planning@mission.ca) about your zone.
- Living in a tent or recreation vehicle on a lot is prohibited in all zones unless the Zoning Bylaw says otherwise. Camping on a street or in a municipal park is also banned under the [Good Neighbour Bylaw](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf>).
- Bylaw notices (full / early / late): RV over 8.0 m $140 / $100 / $200; over 48 hours $70 / $50 / $100; trailer without tow vehicle $70 / $50 / $100. Municipal tickets: $250 for the RV, $70 for 48 hours, $250 for the trailer. An unauthorized zoning use is a $450 notice or a $1,000 ticket.

## Official forms and pages

- [Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/traffic-regulation-bylaw-1698-1987pdf-0)
- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
- [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)

## Related questions

- [Mission zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Mission unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/unsightly-property.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)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/traffic-regulation-bylaw-1698-1987pdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "Mission noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours?"
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# Mission noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

**Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours?

**Short answer:** In Mission, the Good Neighbour Bylaw bans noise that disturbs neighbours at any hour; it sets no fixed quiet hours. Construction work is not allowed before 7 a.m. or after 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday, or before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $500 for noise that disturbs or construction noise ($350 if paid within 14 days); animal noise $250.  
**Where:**
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@mission.ca
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 604-820-3727 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed statutory holidays)
- Phone: FVRD Animal Control (barking dogs), 1-844-495-CARE

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No one may make, or allow, any noise on any land, street, park or public place that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood or vicinity. Owners and occupiers must not let their land be used so that noise disturbs others.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015, s. 8.2, 8.3](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of any person or persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity" … "No Owner or Occupier of Land shall allow or permit such Land to be used so that noise or sound"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Quiet hours:** None set. The Good Neighbour Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.
- **Construction hours:** Not allowed before 7 a.m. or after 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday (not holidays), or before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. Covers building, altering, repairing or demolishing, excavating or filling land, and loading or hauling soil, where it is liable to disturb the neighbourhood.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015, s. 8.7](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "before 07:00 hours or after 20:00 hours on any day from Monday to Saturday when such day is not a holiday, or" … "before 09:00 hours or after 17:00 hours on any Sunday or holiday" … "construct, erect, reconstruct, alter, repair or demolish any Building, structure or thing"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other limits:** Also banned: amplified sound (radio, stereo, instruments) that disturbs the neighbourhood, and animals whose cries or barks disturb. No decibel limit found. Exempt: emergency vehicles, street or utility repairs, RCMP, and events run under a valid permit.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015, s. 8.4, 8.5, 8.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall play or operate any radio, stereophonic equipment or other instrument or any apparatus for the production or amplification of sound" … "No person shall own, keep or harbour any animal which, by its cries or barks, disturbs or tends to disturb" … "the operation of emergency Vehicles;" … "parades, events held at the Mission Raceway Park, the Mission Folk Festival, film"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Enforcement: 604-820-3727, bylaw@mission.ca (Welton Common, 7337 Welton Street, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays). Complaints must be in writing with your name, address, phone and the exact address; no anonymous complaints. Barking dogs: FVRD, 1-844-495-CARE.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Complaints; Dogs; Related contacts](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "Complaints involving an alleged violation of the City of Mission bylaws must be received in writing." … "the municipality will not accept anonymous complaints" … "Phone 604-820-3727" … "Complaints involving barking dogs or roaming dogs are addressed by the Fraser Valley Regional District"
  - Source: [Contact, City Contact page, Welton Common](https://www.mission.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "a common front desk area for your needs regarding building and development, bylaw enforcement" … "Monday to Friday; we are closed on all statutory holidays"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. The sources read give no after-hours number for bylaw noise complaints.
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $500 ($350 within 14 days, $650 after 28 days) for noise that disturbs (s. 8.2, 8.3), amplified sound (s. 8.4) and construction noise (s. 8.7); animal noise (s. 8.5) $250 ($175 / $325). Municipal ticket: the same, $500 and $250.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 15](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Make noise which disturbs 8.2 $500 $350 $650 Yes" … "Amplified sound which disturbs 8.4 $500 $350 $650 Yes" … "Animal which disturbs 8.5 $250 $175 $325 Yes" … "Construction noise 8.7 $500 $350 $650 Yes"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 21, Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 21 (Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Make noise which disturbs 8.2 $500" … "Animal which disturbs 8.5 $250" … "Construction noise 8.7 $500"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Mission Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (Part 8, Noise Regulation)
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015, s. 1.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "District of Mission Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf>), no one may make or allow noise on any land, street, park or public place that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone nearby. Owners and occupiers must not let their land be used so that noise disturbs others. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours and no decibel limit.

## Steps

1. If it is safe, ask the neighbour to turn it down first.
2. If it continues, send a written complaint to Bylaw Enforcement (bylaw@mission.ca or 604-820-3727) with your name, address, phone and the exact address of the noise. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.
3. For barking dogs, contact the FVRD at 1-844-495-CARE.
4. For an emergency or crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

## Good to know

- Building, altering, repairing or demolishing, excavating or filling land, and loading or hauling soil, are not allowed before 7 a.m. or after 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday (not holidays), or before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Sundays and holidays, where liable to disturb the neighbourhood.
- Also banned: amplified sound (radio, stereo, instruments) that disturbs the neighbourhood, and animals whose cries or barks disturb.
- Exempt: emergency vehicles, street or utility repairs, the RCMP, and events run under a valid permit.
- A bylaw notice is $500 ($350 within 14 days, $650 after 28 days) for disturbing noise, amplified sound and construction noise, and $250 ($175 / $325) for animal noise. A municipal ticket is the same: $500 and $250.
- Bylaw Enforcement is at Welton Common, 7337 Welton Street, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The sources we read give no after-hours number for bylaw noise complaints.

## Official forms and pages

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
- [Bylaw Complaint Form (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/bylaw-complaint-formpdf)

## Related questions

- [Mission bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/noise-rules.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/noise-rules.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/noise-rules.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/noise-rules.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/noise-rules.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 15 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 21 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Contact, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-05)

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

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

**Short answer:** In Mission, send a written complaint with your name and the exact address to Bylaw Enforcement (bylaw@mission.ca). The Good Neighbour Bylaw covers refuse, derelict vehicles, noxious weeds and lawns over 25 cm. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $250 to $500 depending on the offence: unsightly property $500; excessive lawn $250.  
**Where:**
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@mission.ca
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 604-820-3727
- In person: Welton Common (mail or drop off), 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC V2V 3X1 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must not let refuse or noxious, offensive or unwholesome material collect on their land, or let the land become or remain an "unsightly property": for example accumulated refuse or derelict vehicles, broken or rotting fences, dead or uncontrolled plants, buildings with holes, rot or peeling paint, broken or boarded-up windows. Lawns must not exceed 25 cm (10 in) and noxious weeds are banned. Graffiti and derelict vehicles are also covered.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015, s. 3.1 (Unsightly Property); s. 12.1, 12.2, 12.8, 12.9](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "the accumulation of Refuse, discarded or recyclable materials, or Derelict Vehicles" … "landscaping plants, bushes and trees are dead or clearly demonstrate uncontrolled growth" … "No Owner or Occupier shall cause or permit the Land of the Owner or Occupier to become or remain an Unsightly Property." … "not beyond 25 (twenty-five) centimetres or 10 (ten) inches in height"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to report:** Send a written complaint to bylaw@mission.ca, 7337 Welton Street, Mission BC V2V 3X1, or fax 604-820-3715, or use the Bylaw Complaint Form (PDF). Include your name, address and phone, the exact address of the problem and a detailed description. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. Phone: 604-820-3727.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Complaints; Required Information; Submitting a complaint](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "Complaints involving an alleged violation of the City of Mission bylaws must be received in writing." … "Exact address of location of offense" … "Complaints may be submitted by" … "Fax 604-820-3715" … "Phone 604-820-3727"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What happens next:** A bylaw officer may give the owner or occupier a written notice to comply within a stated time. If they do not, the City may enter the land and do the work at the owner’s cost, which can be added to property taxes. The owner may ask to be heard by Council. The officer also updates the complainant.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015, s. 23.5, 23.6, 23.3, 23.8](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "the Bylaw Enforcement Officer may, by written notice, require the Owner or Occupier of the Land to comply with this Bylaw within the time period stated in the notice" … "the City may without further notice enter on the land and perform the work required by the order, at the cost of the owner or occupier of the land" … "Section 258 of the Community Charter as property taxes" … "If the Owner or Occupier of the land wants to be heard by Council"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Complaint Responses](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "The Bylaw Enforcement Officer investigating a complaint will update the complainant as soon as practical"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: unsightly property (s. 12.2) $500 ($350 within 14 days, $650 after 28 days); refuse (s. 12.1) $500; derelict vehicle (s. 14.1) $500; excessive lawn (s. 12.9) $250; noxious weeds (s. 12.8) $250. Municipal ticket (Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993): same amounts.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 15](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Unsightly property 12.2 $500 $350 $650 Yes" … "Accumulation of refuse 12.1 $500 $350 $650 Yes" … "Excessive lawn growth 12.9 $250 $175 $325 Yes" … "Failure to remove derelict vehicle 14.1 $500 $350 $650 Yes"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 21, Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 21 (Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Unsightly property 12.2 $500" … "Excessive lawn growth 12.9 $250"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Mission Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (Part 12, Property Maintenance and Unsightliness)
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015, s. 1.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "District of Mission Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf>) says owners and occupiers must not let refuse or noxious, offensive or unwholesome material collect on their land, or let it become or remain an "unsightly property". Examples: accumulated refuse or derelict vehicles, broken or rotting fences, dead or uncontrolled plants, buildings with holes, rot or peeling paint, and broken or boarded-up windows. Lawns must not exceed 25 cm (10 in), noxious weeds are banned, and graffiti is also covered.

## Steps

1. Note the exact address of the property.
2. Send a written complaint to bylaw@mission.ca, or to 7337 Welton Street, Mission BC V2V 3X1, or by fax to 604-820-3715, or use the Bylaw Complaint Form (PDF). Include your name, address and phone, and a detailed description. Phone: 604-820-3727.
3. A bylaw officer may give the owner or occupier a written notice to comply within a stated time. The officer also updates you.

## Good to know

- If the owner does not comply, the City may enter the land and do the work at the owner's cost, which can be added to property taxes. The owner may ask to be heard by Council.
- Bylaw notices: unsightly property $500 ($350 within 14 days, $650 after 28 days); refuse $500; derelict vehicle $500; excessive lawn $250; noxious weeds $250. Municipal tickets under the Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993 are the same amounts.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw Complaint Form (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/bylaw-complaint-formpdf)
- [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf)

## Related questions

- [Mission bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/unsightly-property.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/unsightly-property.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/unsightly-property.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/unsightly-property.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/unsightly-property.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5524-2015-good-neighbour-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 15 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 21 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)

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

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

**Short answer:** In Mission, a recreational fire is allowed in a fire pit that meets the Burning Bylaw's rules (s. 4.4), and yard debris may be burned October to April outside the residential refuse collection area. A burning ban stops all of it: check mission.ca/fireban or call 604-820-3793 before you light anything.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Fire pit permit: one-time $40 fee if the Fire Chief issues one after registration (s. 3.1(c)). Special occasion, special circumstance or ceremonial burn permit $5; free for charities and societies.  
**Where:**
- Online: Burn permits (online), https://dom.burnpermits.com/
- Online: Check for a fire ban, https://www.mission.ca/fireban
- Phone: Mission Fire Rescue Service, 604-820-3793

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** Yes, in a fire pit of non-combustible material, enclosed on all sides, no side over 1 m and no higher than 0.6 m; at least 4.6 m from buildings, combustible structures or vegetation; one per parcel, only on a parcel with a dwelling; no more than six times a calendar month, only when ventilation is Good. Dry wood, adult attending.
  - Source: [Burning Bylaw 5962-2020 (consolidated), s. 4.4](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/burning-bylaw-5962-2020pdf)
  - Official wording: "a fire pit shall be constructed of non-combustible material, enclosed on all sides, and shall have no linear dimension exceeding 1 meter (3.28 feet) or vertical dimension exceeding 0.60 meters (2 feet);" … "a fire pit shall not be located closer than 4.6 meters (15.09 feet) to any building, combustible structure," … "only one fire pit is permitted on a parcel of land unless otherwise approved;" … "a fire pit shall only be permitted on a parcel of land containing a dwelling unit;" … "a fire pit shall only be used a maximum of six times per calendar month and only when the ventilation category for the day is good;" … "only dry wood shall be burned within a fire pit;" … "an adult person shall attend the pit, or be in close vicinity to the fire pit, at all times" … "a burn within a fire pit provided the fire and its use complies with the provisions of Section 4.4 of this Bylaw" … "only dry wood shall be burned within a fire pit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Burning yard waste:** Yard debris (leaves, grass clippings, cuttings from pruning) may be burned October to April only, on days with a Good ventilation forecast, and only on property outside the residential refuse collection area. Pile no bigger than 1 m across and 1 m high, 4.6 m from buildings and combustibles, debris from the same parcel, adult attending. Burn starts one hour after sunrise and ends by 4 p.m. or two hours before sunset, whichever is later. Not during a ban.
  - Source: [Burning Bylaw 5962-2020 (consolidated), s. 4.5; s. 2.1 (yard debris)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/burning-bylaw-5962-2020pdf)
  - Official wording: "yard debris may be burned from October to April when the ventilation category is Good provided:" … "the property is located outside of the residential refuse collection area;" … "the pile of yard debris to be burned or being burned does not exceed 1 meter (3.28 feet) in diameter and 1 meter (3.28 feet) in height;" … "the burn starts not earlier than one hour after sunrise;" … "the burn ends by 4 p.m. or two hours before sunset whichever is later;" … "the burn is limited to yard debris derived from the parcel of land on which the burn is taking place;" … "leaves, grass clippings, and cuttings resulting from the pruning of shrubs and trees;"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015, s. 2.6, 2.7](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "No person within the District’s Curbside Collection Area shall burn any Garbage"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit:** The Fire Chief may issue a permit to operate a fire pit once it is registered and a one-time $40 fee is paid (s. 3.1(c)); s. 4.4 lists no registration step. Special occasion, special circumstance or ceremonial burn permit: $5; free for charities and societies. No permit is listed for s. 4.5 yard debris burns.
  - Source: [Burning Bylaw 5962-2020 (consolidated), s. 3.1(c)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/burning-bylaw-5962-2020pdf)
  - Official wording: "operate a fire pit provided the person has registered the fire pit in accordance with this Bylaw and paid the $40 one-time administration fee" … "All others - $5.00 per permit (effective January 1, 2022)" … "Charitable organizations and Societies – no charge (effective January 1, 2022)" … "a burn within a fire pit provided the fire and its use complies with the provisions of Section 4.4 of this Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fire bans:** The Fire Chief can declare a burning ban or issue an order whenever conditions warrant, and no one may burn during a ban. A ban covers all open burning, including recreational fire pits. CSA/ULC-rated barbecues and portable propane or natural gas devices (flame under 15 cm) are still allowed on private property. Check mission.ca/fireban or call Mission Fire Rescue Service at 604-820-3793.
  - Source: [Burning Bylaw 5962-2020 (consolidated), s. 3.1(b); s. 5.3](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/burning-bylaw-5962-2020pdf)
  - Official wording: "declare a burning ban or issue an order" … "No person shall burn or allow a burn to take place during a burn ban declared pursuant"
  - Source: [Fire ban notices, Fire Ban Takes Effect July 16](https://www.mission.ca/fireban)
  - Official wording: "The ban includes all recreational fire pits." … "contact Mission Fire Rescue Service at 604-820-3793"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Instead of burning:** Curbside organics collection takes yard waste weekly. The Mission Landfill takes grass clippings, leaves and moss free from Mission residents, and brush and branches for a fee. The bylaw requires considering compost, reuse and recycling before burning.
  - Source: [Burning Bylaw 5962-2020 (consolidated), s. 4.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/burning-bylaw-5962-2020pdf)
  - Official wording: "every reasonable alternative to burning the debris is considered including compost, reuse, and recycling"
  - Source: [Composting](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/composting)
  - Official wording: "free drop-off of grass clippings, moss, leaves, as well as paid drop-off of brush and branches at the Mission Landfill" … "Mission’s residential curbside collection system includes collection of both food and yard waste."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: burn not allowed (s. 5.1) $250 ($175 within 14 days, $325 after 28 days); against permit conditions (s. 5.2) $250; during a ban (s. 5.3) $500 ($350 / $650); against an order (s. 5.6) $500. The Ticket Information Bylaw, which still names the repealed Burning Bylaw 2975-1996, lists $250 and $1,000 for ban or order.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 8](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Prohibited burn 5.1 $250 $175 $325 No" … "Burn contrary to conditions of permit 5.2 $250 $175 $325 No" … "Burn contrary to ban 5.3 $500 $350 $650 No" … "Burn contrary to order 5.6 $500 $350 $650 No"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 11](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Prohibited burn 5 (a) $250.00" … "Burn contrary to ban 5 (c) $1,000.00" … "Burn contrary to order 5 (f) $1,000.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Mission Burning Bylaw 5962-2020
  - Source: [Burning Bylaw 5962-2020 (consolidated), s. 1.1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/burning-bylaw-5962-2020pdf)
  - Official wording: "District of Mission Burning Bylaw 5962-2020"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Burning Bylaw 5962-2020](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/burning-bylaw-5962-2020pdf>) allows a recreational fire in a fire pit under s. 4.4. The Fire Chief can declare a burning ban or issue an order whenever conditions warrant, and no one may burn during a ban. A ban covers all open burning, including fire pits. CSA/ULC-rated barbecues and portable propane or natural gas devices (flame under 15 cm) are still allowed on private property. Bans change, so check mission.ca/fireban or call Mission Fire Rescue Service at 604-820-3793.

## Steps

1. Check that there is no ban in effect.
2. Fire pit: non-combustible material, enclosed on all sides, no side over 1 m and no higher than 0.6 m. Place it at least 4.6 m from buildings, combustible structures or vegetation. One per parcel, only on a parcel with a dwelling. Burn dry wood only, with an adult attending, no more than six times a calendar month, and only when ventilation is Good.
3. Yard debris (leaves, grass clippings, pruning cuttings): burn October to April only, on days with a Good ventilation forecast, and only outside the residential refuse collection area. Keep the pile to 1 m across and 1 m high, 4.6 m from buildings and combustibles, with debris from the same parcel and an adult attending. The burn starts one hour after sunrise and ends by 4 p.m. or two hours before sunset, whichever is later.

## Good to know

- Permit: the Fire Chief may issue a permit to operate a fire pit once it is registered and a one-time $40 fee is paid (s. 3.1(c)), but s. 4.4 lists no registration step. Ask Fire Rescue whether you need one. No permit is listed for yard debris burns.
- Alternatives: curbside organics collection takes yard waste weekly, and the Mission Landfill takes grass clippings, leaves and moss free from Mission residents, and brush and branches for a fee. The bylaw requires considering compost, reuse and recycling before burning.
- Bylaw notices: burn not allowed $250 ($175 within 14 days, $325 after 28 days); against permit conditions $250; during a ban $500 ($350 / $650); against an order $500. The Ticket Information Bylaw, which still names the repealed Burning Bylaw 2975-1996, lists $250 and $1,000 for a ban or order.

## Official forms and pages

- [Burning Bylaw 5962-2020 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/burning-bylaw-5962-2020pdf)
- [Fire ban information, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/fireban)
- [Composting, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/composting)

## Related questions

- [Mission fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/fireworks.md)
- [Mission yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/yard-waste.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/backyard-fire.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/backyard-fire.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/backyard-fire.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/backyard-fire.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/backyard-fire.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [Burning Bylaw 5962-2020 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/burning-bylaw-5962-2020pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fire ban notices, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/fireban) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 8 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 11 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 5526-2015 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5526-2015-solid-waste-management-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Composting, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/garbage-waste-collection/composting) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Mission fireworks rules

**Question:** Are fireworks allowed?

**Short answer:** No. Mission's Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024 bans buying, selling, possessing, storing and setting off fireworks and firecrackers. The only exception is a permit for an organization's approved public event or display.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $500 ($350 if paid within 14 days). Permit holders pay a $1,000 security deposit; a $100 fee may apply for a site visit.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Mission Fire Rescue Service, 604-820-3793
- Online: Permit applications, https://dom.burnpermits.com/
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement, bylaw@mission.ca

## Key facts

- **Setting off fireworks:** No. The bylaw bans buying, possessing, storing, setting off or using fireworks and firecrackers in Mission. The only exception is a permit for an Organization’s approved public event or display.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024, s. 4(b), 4(c), 4(d)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-6281-2024pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person may buy, sell, hold, possess, store, discharge, or otherwise use any Fireworks." … "No person may buy, sell, hold, possess, store, discharge, or otherwise use Firecrackers." … "Fireworks events will be considered only for community celebrations where a display of Fireworks fits the character and theme of the event."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Selling fireworks:** No. No person may sell fireworks within Mission.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024, s. 4(a)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-6281-2024pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person may sell Fireworks within the City of Mission."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What counts as fireworks:** "Fireworks" means any device regulated under Class 7 of the Canada Explosives Act, but not Firecrackers, which the bylaw defines and bans separately. Pyrotechnic special effects fireworks (black powder bombs, flash powder, air bursts, smoke compositions, gerbs, lances, wheels) need their own permit.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024, s. 2 Interpretation](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-6281-2024pdf)
  - Official wording: "means any device regulated under Class 7 of the Canada Explosives Act but does not include Firecrackers" … "means a pyrotechnic device that explodes when ignited but does not subsequently display any visual effect" … "includes black powder bombs, bullet effect, flash powder, air bursts, smoke compositions, gerbs, lances, and wheels"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit:** Only a representative of an Organization with an approved special event. Apply online or in person to the Fire Department at least six weeks before the event. Needs a safety plan, a Fireworks Supervisor Level 1 or 2 certification card, $5,000,000 liability insurance naming the City, and a $1,000 security deposit. A $100 fee may apply for a site visit.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024, s. 5](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-6281-2024pdf)
  - Official wording: "Permit applications must be submitted using either the online permitting program" … "no later than six (6) weeks prior to the event" … "The applicant must hold a Certification Card." … "remit a security deposit to the City of Mission at the time of Permit approval in the amount of $1,000" … "no less than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)" … "A fee of $100 associated with a site visit and subsequent visits may be applied."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $500 ($350 if paid within 14 days, $650 after 28 days) for selling, buying, possessing or using fireworks or firecrackers, or using them without a permit or during a fire ban. Court fine can be up to $10,000. (Sources differ: The City’s Fireworks web page says fireworks are banned under Bylaw 1706-1987 and a conviction may bring a fine of up to $1,000. Bylaw 6281-2024 repealed Bylaw 1706-1987 (s. 7), sets a maximum fine of $10,000 and is used here. Bylaw notice amounts are from Schedule 19 of the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018: early amount if paid within 14 days, late amount if paid more than 28 days after receipt (s. 5.2, 5.3). No Municipal Ticket Information bylaw was found on the City bylaw pages searched.)
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 19](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Buy, possess, use fireworks 4(b) $500 $350 $650 No" … "Use of Fireworks during Fire Ban 4(i) $500 $350 $650 No"
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024, s. 6](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-6281-2024pdf)
  - Official wording: "a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Mission Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024, s. 1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-6281-2024pdf)
  - Official wording: "City of Mission Fireworks Bylaw 6281-"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

[Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-6281-2024pdf>) bans selling fireworks in Mission, and bans buying, possessing, storing, setting off or using fireworks and firecrackers. "Fireworks" means any device regulated under Class 7 of the Canada Explosives Act; the bylaw defines and bans firecrackers separately. The only exception is a permit for an organization's approved public event or display.

## Steps

For an organization that wants a display:

1. Apply online or in person to the Fire Department at least six weeks before the event.
2. Provide a safety plan and a Fireworks Supervisor Level 1 or 2 certification card.
3. Provide $5,000,000 in liability insurance naming the City, and a $1,000 security deposit. A $100 fee may apply for a site visit.
4. Pyrotechnic special effects (black powder bombs, flash powder, air bursts, smoke compositions, gerbs, lances, wheels) need their own permit.

## Good to know

- A bylaw notice is $500 ($350 if paid within 14 days, $650 after 28 days) for selling, buying, possessing or using fireworks or firecrackers, or using them without a permit or during a fire ban. The court fine can be up to $10,000.
- The City's Fireworks web page still refers to the old Bylaw 1706-1987 and a fine of up to $1,000. That bylaw was repealed by Bylaw 6281-2024, so the figures above follow the new bylaw.
- For fire pits and yard burning, see the backyard fire answer.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-6281-2024pdf)
- [Fireworks, Mission Fire Rescue Service](https://www.mission.ca/services/public-safety/fire-department/fire-safety/fireworks)

## Related questions

- [Mission backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/backyard-fire.md)
- [Mission noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/noise-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/fireworks.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/fireworks.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/fireworks.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/fireworks.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/fireworks.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/fireworks.md)

## Sources

- [Fireworks Bylaw 6281-2024 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-6281-2024pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fireworks, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/services/public-safety/fire-department/fire-safety/fireworks) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 19 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: Mission bylaw fines and how tickets work
question: "What are the common bylaw fines?"
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category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Mission bylaw fines and how tickets work

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

**Short answer:** Mission uses two ticket systems: bylaw notices (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, paid or disputed through the Upper Fraser Valley adjudication registry) and municipal tickets (Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993). Pay within 14 days for the lower early amount; dispute within 14 days.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** Varies by offence. Examples (bylaw notice): overtime parking $70; noise that disturbs $500; unsightly property $500; unlicensed dog (FVRD) $200.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 604-820-3727
- Phone: Pay by credit card (Upper Fraser Valley bylaw adjudication), 604-793-2743
- In person: Pay in person: Welton Common or City Hall, 7337 Welton Street / 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** Two systems. Bylaw notices under Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, paid or disputed through the Upper Fraser Valley adjudication registry. Municipal tickets under Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, with its own fines. Bylaw officers, building inspectors, animal control officers and RCMP can issue them. Dog tickets use the FVRD’s own bylaw notice bylaw.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, s. 4, 7, 10](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "The bylaw contraventions designated in the Schedules attached to and forming part of this Bylaw may be dealt with by bylaw notice." … "Bylaw Enforcement Officers, Building Inspectors, Animal Control Officers or other persons acting in another capacity on behalf of the District" … "Members of the Royal Canadian Mountain Police;" … "The Registry is established as a bylaw notice dispute adjudication system"
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control, s. 4, Schedule A-3](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The bylaw contraventions designated in the schedules to this bylaw may be dealt with by bylaw notice."
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, s. 1, 2, 3](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "The bylaws listed in Schedule 1 to this Bylaw, as amended from time to time, may be enforced by means of a ticket"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Common fines:** Bylaw notice (full / early / late): overtime parking $70 / $50 / $100; large vehicle in a residential area $140 / $100 / $200; noise that disturbs $500 / $350 / $650; unsightly property $500 / $350 / $650; unlicensed dog (FVRD) $200 / $190 / $210. Municipal ticket: same, except large vehicle $250.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedules 2, 14, 15, 8](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Overtime parking 8.02(w) $70 $50 $100 No" … "Park large vehicle in residential area 8.07 $140 $100 $200 No" … "Make noise which disturbs 8.2 $500 $350 $650 Yes" … "Unsightly property 12.2 $500 $350 $650 Yes" … "Early set-out of waste for Curbside Collection 3.4 $250 $175 $325 Yes" … "Prohibited burn 5.1 $250 $175 $325 No"
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control, Schedule A-3, s. 1](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw 1 No Dog Licence $200 $190 $210 Yes"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedules 5 and 21](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "Park large vehicle in residential area 8.07 $250.00" … "Overtime parking 8.02(w) $ 70.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying early:** Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice and the lower early amount applies (for example $250 becomes $175, $500 becomes $350, $70 becomes $50).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, s. 5.2](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "the early payment penalty set out in column A2 of each of the Schedules to this Bylaw," … "within 14 days of a person receiving or being presumed to have"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Payment Terms](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "If the ticket is paid within 14 days, the penalty will be reduced"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying late:** A surcharge is added if payment is received more than 28 days after receipt (for example $250 becomes $325, $500 becomes $650, $70 becomes $100). After 28 days a letter gives a final chance to pay; if still unpaid 45 days after the letter, the ticket may go to a collection agent.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, s. 5.3](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "payment is received more than 28 days after a person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Payment Terms](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "If the ticket has not been paid after 28 days, a surcharge will be added to the penalty" … "then the ticket may be forwarded to a collection agent"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days of receiving the notice, either pay it or complete the form on the back and send it to the Upper Fraser Valley adjudication registry, 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack (by mail, fax 604-793-2175 or email info@chilliwack.com). After 14 days it cannot be disputed. A screening officer tries to resolve it first; a compliance agreement, where offered, halves the penalty. If you lose at adjudication, a $25 fee is added.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, s. 6.1, 6.2, 7.4, 9.4](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "request dispute adjudication by completing the form on the reverse side of the bylaw" … "no person may dispute the bylaw offence after 14 days of receiving the bylaw notice" … "an additional administration fee of $25" … "shall be reduced to one half of the penalty for the offence"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, How to Dispute a Bylaw Enforcement Ticket](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "by fax to 604-793-2175, or by email to info@chilliwack.com"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** District of Mission Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018 (bylaw notices) and Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993 (municipal tickets). Dog and animal tickets: FVRD Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1415, 2017.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, s. 1](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "District of Mission Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, s. 4](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “District of Mission Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993”"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Mission has two ticket systems side by side. Bylaw notices come under [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf>) and are paid or disputed through the Upper Fraser Valley adjudication registry. Municipal tickets come under [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0>), which has its own fines. Bylaw officers, building inspectors, animal control officers and RCMP can issue them. Dog tickets use the FVRD's own [bylaw notice bylaw](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf>).

## Steps

1. Read your ticket for the offence, amount and payment options.
2. To pay: mail a cheque or money order payable to the City of Mission to Bylaw Services, 7337 Welton Street, Mission BC V2V 3X1; pay in person at Welton Common or City Hall during business hours; or pay by credit card at 604-793-2743.
3. To dispute, within 14 days of receiving the notice, complete the form on the back and send it to the Upper Fraser Valley adjudication registry, 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, by mail, fax 604-793-2175 or email info@chilliwack.com. After 14 days it cannot be disputed.

## Good to know

- Bylaw notice examples (full / early / late): overtime parking $70 / $50 / $100; large vehicle in a residential area $140 / $100 / $200; noise that disturbs $500 / $350 / $650; unsightly property $500 / $350 / $650; unlicensed dog (FVRD) $200 / $190 / $210. Municipal tickets are the same, except a large vehicle in a residential area is $250.
- Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice for the lower early amount. A surcharge is added if payment is received more than 28 days after receipt.
- After 28 days a letter gives a final chance to pay; if it is still unpaid 45 days after the letter, the ticket may go to a collection agent.
- A screening officer tries to resolve a dispute first. A compliance agreement, where offered, halves the penalty. If you lose at adjudication, a $25 fee is added.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
- [Bylaw Enforcement page (pay or dispute)](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement)

## Related questions

- [Mission noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/noise-rules.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)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/council-government/bylaws-policies/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Mission business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Every person or business carrying on business in the City of Mission, including home-based businesses and contractors based elsewhere who work here, needs a City business licence. Email the application to businesslicence@mission.ca or bring it to 7337 Welton Street. The 2026 fee is $158 a year.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** $158 a year for most classifications (2026); non-profit organizations $10; cannabis retail store $5,000. A licence taken out after September 30 costs half. See business-licence-fees.  
**How long:** Not stated. Staff review the application and follow up. Licences end each December 31.  
**Where:**
- Email: Business Licensing, businesslicence@mission.ca
- Phone: Business Licensing, 604-820-3791
- In person: Welton Common (business licensing), 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC V2V 3X1

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Every person or business carrying on business in Mission, including commercial, industrial and home-based businesses, and contractors based elsewhere who work in Mission. Some outside businesses that only deliver goods or pass through are exempt.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 (PDF, consolidated), s. 3.1, 3.2(c)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "no person shall carry on any business within the" … "a retailer who only delivers commodities sold by them in the ordinary course of"
  - Source: [How to Start a Business in Mission, How to Start a Business page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence/how-start-business-mission)
  - Official wording: "This includes all commercial, industrial operations, and home-based businesses." … "Contractors based outside Mission providing services here also need a licence."
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence)
  - Official wording: "Every business must have a business licence issued by the City of Mission before starting business."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** $158 a year for most classifications (2026); non-profit organizations $10; cannabis retail store $5,000. A licence taken out after September 30 costs half. Late renewal adds 25% (up to $250) after January 31, then 50% (up to $500) after February 28.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, Schedule B, s. 6.3, s. 9.2, s. 9.3](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "ALL FEES FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW ARE $158.00 ANNUALLY" … "at a reduced fee of $10.00." … "Cannabis Retail Store $5,000.00" … "the licence fee shall be reduced by one-half for a person who becomes" … "does not renew and pay for their licence prior to February" … "a late payment fee calculated at 25% of their annual licence fee"
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence)
  - Official wording: "The current Business Licence fee for 2026 is $158.00."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to apply:** Fill out the business licence application (or the home occupation application) and email it to businesslicence@mission.ca or bring it to 7337 Welton Street; staff review and follow up. Check zoning first and arrange any building permit or sign permit. The licence is issued if the applicant complies, or is in process of complying, with building, land use, health, fire and environmental bylaws.
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence)
  - Official wording: "Completed business licence application forms can be emailed to businesslicence@mission.ca or submitted in person to business licensing located at 7337 Welton Street, Mission." … "Staff will review your application and follow up with you on next steps."
  - Source: [How to Start a Business in Mission, How to Start a Business page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence/how-start-business-mission)
  - Official wording: "Confirm that your business can operate in the chosen zone before signing a lease or purchase agreement." … "Any exterior sign requires a permit"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 (PDF, consolidated), s. 4.1(b)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "has complied or is in process of complying with a bylaw or bylaws of the" … "District regulating building, land use, health, fire, environmental and business;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Licences end each December 31 and must be renewed every year. Courtesy notices are mailed from November or December. Pay in person (cash, cheque, debit), by cheque in the mail, or by online banking using the 8-digit licence number (allow 3 to 5 business days). Late fees apply after February 1.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 (PDF, consolidated), s. 6.2, s. 9.2](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "Every licence issued pursuant to this bylaw shall terminate on the 31st day of December in the year of issuance." … "does not renew and pay for their licence prior to February"
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence)
  - Official wording: "Payments for renewals can be made in person at the City of Mission by cash, cheque or debit." … "Payments can also be paid via online banking to the “City of Mission” or “District of Mission” as a payee using your eight digit Business Licence number."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Inter-community licence:** Yes. A Fraser Valley Inter-Municipal Business Licence for mobile businesses (trade contractors, construction-related professionals, repair and maintenance contractors, and health care providers who visit clients' homes). Covers Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Hope, Kent, Langley City, Langley Township, Maple Ridge, Mission, Pitt Meadows, Surrey and Harrison Hot Springs. Fee $250, on top of the regular licence. (Sources differ: The Business Licences page links 'Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaw 5334-2012'; Bylaw 6232-2023 says that bylaw was repealed from January 1, 2024. The page says 'nine other' municipalities; the bylaw lists eleven others. The bylaw wins. The fee is separate from, and additional to, the municipal licence fee, is not pro-rated, and applies for the same term as the municipal licence.)
  - Source: [Fraser Valley Inter-Municipal Business Licence Scheme Bylaw 6232-2023, s. 3, s. 9](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fraser-valley-intermunicipal-business-licence-scheme-6232-2023pdf)
  - Official wording: "is a Mobile Business" … "The Inter-municipal Business Licence fee is $250 and is payable to the Principal Municipality." … "City of Abbotsford Township of Langley" … "City of Chilliwack City of Maple Ridge" … "City of Delta City of Mission" … "District of Hope City of Pitt Meadows" … "District of Kent City of Surrey" … "City of Langley Village of Harrison Hot Springs"
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence)
  - Official wording: "The City of Mission, along with nine other municipalities, are providing contractors the ability to purchase an Intermunicipal Business Licence."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: no business licence $250 ($175 if paid early, $325 if late); failing to post the licence $250. Municipal ticket: no business licence $200; failing to post $100. On conviction, a fine up to $10,000, and each day is a separate offence.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 3 (Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "No business licence 3.1 $250 $175 $325 Yes" … "Fail to post licence 7.2 $250 $175 $325 No"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 (PDF, consolidated), s. 9.1(c), (d)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than Ten" … "each day such infraction is caused, or allowed to continue, constitutes a separate"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 6 (Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "No business licence 3.1 $200.00" … "Fail to post licence 7.2 $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 (PDF, consolidated), title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 3964-2007"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf), every person or business carrying on business in Mission needs a licence, including commercial, industrial and home-based businesses and contractors based elsewhere who work in Mission. Some outside businesses that only deliver goods or pass through are exempt. A new owner, or a move to a new location, needs a new licence.

## Steps

1. Check zoning with Planning (planning@mission.ca, 604-820-3748) or the City's WebMap before signing a lease.
2. Optional: book the City's free pre-application meeting. For a fee, a building inspector can do a preliminary business licence inspection ($105, subject to change).
3. Arrange any building or sign permit you need.
4. Fill out the business licence application (home-based businesses use the home occupation application) and email it to businesslicence@mission.ca or bring it to 7337 Welton Street. Staff review it and follow up.
5. The licence is issued if you comply, or are in process of complying, with building, land use, health, fire and environmental bylaws. Post it at your premises.

## Good to know

- Renewal: licences end each December 31 and must be renewed every year. Courtesy notices are mailed from November or December. Pay in person (cash, cheque, debit), by cheque in the mail, or by online banking using your 8-digit licence number (allow 3 to 5 business days).
- Late renewal adds 25% (up to $250) after January 31, then 50% (up to $500) after February 28.
- Inter-municipal licence: a Fraser Valley Inter-Municipal Business Licence for mobile businesses (trade contractors, construction-related professionals, repair and maintenance contractors, and health care providers who visit clients' homes) covers Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Hope, Kent, Langley City, Langley Township, Maple Ridge, Mission, Pitt Meadows, Surrey and Harrison Hot Springs. It costs $250 on top of the regular licence. The City's page links an older bylaw (5334-2012) that Bylaw 6232-2023 repealed from January 1, 2024, so confirm with Business Licencing.
- Without a licence, a bylaw notice is $250 ($175 if paid early, $325 if late) and a municipal ticket is $200. Failing to post the licence is $250 by bylaw notice and $100 by municipal ticket. On conviction a court fine of up to $10,000 applies, and each day is a separate offence.
- Food businesses and child care should also contact Fraser Health (604-814-5515). The City does not register business names or issue GST or PST numbers.

## What you'll need

- Completed Business Licence Application form (home-based businesses use the Home Occupation application and questionnaire)

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licences page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence)
- [How to Start a Business in Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence/how-start-business-mission)
- [Business Licence Application 2026 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-license-application-2026)
- [Home Occupation Application and Questionnaire (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/home-occupation-application-form)
- [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)

## Related questions

- [Mission home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/home-based-business.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/business-licence.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/business-licence.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/business-licence.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/business-licence.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/business-licence.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licences, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence) (read 2026-11-05)
- [How to Start a Business in Mission, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence/how-start-business-mission) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Inspections, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/planning-building-business/building-permits-and-inspections/inspections) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 (PDF, consolidated), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fraser Valley Inter-Municipal Business Licence Scheme Bylaw 6232-2023 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/fraser-valley-intermunicipal-business-licence-scheme-6232-2023pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Mission home-based business rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes. In the City of Mission a home occupation is allowed in all A, RU, RR, S, R and UC zones and many others if you live on the lot and the business is entirely inside a building. You need a home occupation business licence, $158 a year in 2026.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Mission, https://www.mission.ca)  
**Cost:** $158 a year (2026); non-profit organizations pay $10. Renewal is every calendar year.  
**How long:** Not stated. Staff review the application and follow up.  
**Where:**
- Email: Business Licensing, businesslicence@mission.ca
- Phone: Business Licensing, 604-820-3791
- Email: Planning (zoning questions), planning@mission.ca (604-820-3748)
- In person: Welton Common, 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC V2V 3X1

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, as a Home Occupation, in all A, RU, RR, S, R and UC zones and many other zones listed in s. 106. The operator must live on the lot and the business must be entirely inside a building.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF, consolidated), s. 102, 106, 107, s. 106 (use table); s. 107 A.1(a), (b); s. 102 (definition)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Home Occupation All A zones, CD7, CD9, CD14, CD17, CD20, CD27, CD20," … "all RU zones, all RR zones, all S zones, all R zones, all UC zones" … "Home Occupations shall be entirely enclosed within a Building." … "Operator(s) of the Home Occupation must reside on the Lot where the Home Occupation is"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Business licence:** Yes. A home occupation business licence is required, at $158 a year (2026). The application must show you have read Zoning Bylaw section 107.
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence)
  - Official wording: "Accessory home occupations are required to read through the Home Occupation Use (Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 Section 107) and indicate that this has been read on the business licence application form." … "The current Business Licence fee for 2026 is $158.00."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007, Schedule A, Schedule A, class 18.00](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "ALL FEES FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW ARE $158.00 ANNUALLY" … "From every person carrying on the business of a home occupation regulated by"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits:** Up to 10 patrons or students at one time; retail sales under 10 m²; 1 parking space per non-resident employee. Floor space for all home occupations per dwelling: 56 m² inside the Urban Growth Boundary except Suburban Residential; 140 m² on rural and suburban lots of 1.8 ha or less, 186 m² above that. Employees: 3 (2 non-resident) inside the boundary except Suburban Residential; 4 or 5 on rural and suburban lots.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF, consolidated), s. 102, 106, 107, s. 107 A.1(d), (e), (g); s. 107 C.3; s. 109](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "The maximum number of patrons or students for all Home Occupations on a Lot shall be limited to" … "10 patrons or students assembled at one time." … "retail sales of goods shall be limited to a Floor Space" … "of less than 10.0 sq m (108.0 sq ft)." … "a Home Occupation shall have a maximum of three (3) employees including not more than" … "Home Occupation 1.0 space per every non-resident employee, plus 1.0" … "All OCP designations within the Urban Growth Boundary," … "On a Lot located within the Urban Growth Boundary, other than a Lot designated Suburban Residential, a Home Occupation shall have a maximum of three (3) employees"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Businesses not allowed:** Prohibited: adult entertainment, accommodation, motor vehicle uses, cultural, entertainment, recreation and waterfront uses, drive-throughs, driving schools, drycleaners, cheque cashing, cannabis production, supportive recovery. Most food, industrial, institutional and retail uses are also barred, with exceptions such as minor restaurant, light manufacturing, child care and minor retail. Nothing noisy, smelly or traffic-heavy.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF, consolidated), s. 102, 106, 107, s. 107 B.1, B.2](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "The following Uses, or Use groups, are prohibited as a Home Occupation:" … "all Food and Beverage Uses, except that Restaurant (Minor) is permitted;" … "all Industrial Uses, except that Industrial (Light Manufacturing) is permitted;" … "all Retail Uses, except that Retail (Minor), Produce Sales, and Second Hand Store are permitted;" … "result in traffic congestion, electrical interference, fire hazard or health hazards;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, Section 107 (Home Occupations); Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF, consolidated), s. 102, 106, 107, s. 107](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "SECTION 107 HOME OCCUPATIONS"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007, Schedule A, title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 3964-2007"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Mission's [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) lets residents carry on an occupation, business or profession within their dwelling unit (a "home occupation") if they live on the lot and the business is entirely inside a building. The business licence application must show you have read section 107.

## Steps

1. Read section 107 of the Zoning Bylaw. Ask Planning (604-820-3748) if you are unsure.
2. Complete the Home Occupation application and questionnaire.
3. Email it to businesslicence@mission.ca or bring it to 7337 Welton Street, and pay the fee.

## Good to know

- Limits: up to 10 patrons or students at one time; retail sales under 10 m²; 1 parking space per non-resident employee.
- Floor space for all home occupations per dwelling: 56 m² inside the Urban Growth Boundary (except Suburban Residential); 140 m² on rural and suburban lots of 1.8 ha or less; 186 m² above that.
- Employees: 3 (2 non-resident) inside the Urban Growth Boundary except Suburban Residential; 4 or 5 on rural and suburban lots.
- Prohibited: adult entertainment, accommodation uses, motor vehicle uses, cultural, entertainment, recreation and waterfront uses, drive-throughs, driving schools, drycleaners, cheque cashing, cannabis production and supportive recovery. Most food, industrial, institutional and retail uses are also barred, with exceptions such as minor restaurant, light manufacturing, child care and minor retail. Nothing noisy, smelly or traffic-heavy.
- Short-term rentals are allowed separately under s. 107 D; see the short-term rental answer.

## What you'll need

- Completed Home Occupation application and questionnaire

## Official forms and pages

- [Home Occupation Application and Questionnaire (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/home-occupation-application-form)
- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, Section 107 Home Occupations (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)

## Related questions

- [Mission business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/business-licence.md)
- [Mission short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/short-term-rental.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/home-based-business.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/home-based-business.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/home-based-business.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/home-based-business.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/home-based-business.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licences, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF, consolidated), s. 102, 106, 107](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 (PDF), Schedule A](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [How to Start a Business in Mission, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence/how-start-business-mission) (read 2026-11-05)

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# Mission short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

**Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Mission?

**Short answer:** Yes, if you live on the lot. The City of Mission allows short-term rentals as a home occupation. You need a City home occupation business licence with a short-term rental declaration, then you must register as a host with the Province of B.C. The 2026 licence fee is $158 a year.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** $158 a year (2026 City business licence fee for home occupations). No separate short-term rental fee was found.  
**How long:** Not stated. Staff review the application and follow up.  
**Where:**
- Email: Business Licencing, businesslicence@mission.ca
- Phone: Business Licencing, 604-820-3791
- In person: Welton Common, business licensing, 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC V2V 3X1
- Online: Provincial host registration, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, as a home occupation: the host must live on the lot. Rentals (stays under 90 consecutive days) are limited to the host's principal dwelling unit and one secondary suite or one secondary detached unit on the same lot, in houses, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, apartments, coach houses, garden cottages, suites and manufactured homes.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 107 D, s. 107 D.1(a), (b); s. 107 A.1(a); s. 102 (definition)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Operator(s) of the Home Occupation must reside on the Lot where the Home Occupation is" … "Principal Dwelling Unit and/or within:" … "One Secondary Suite located on the same Lot as the host" … "less than 90 consecutive days"
  - Source: [Short Term Rentals, Short Term Rentals page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence/short-term-rentals)
  - Official wording: "STRs are permitted in all zones that permit a house, duplex, triplex, fourplex, infill townhouse, townhouse, apartment, manufactured home, coach house, or garden cottage, subject to conditions."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Business licence:** Yes. Apply for a home occupation business licence and fill out the short-term rental declaration form; send to businesslicence@mission.ca or bring to 7337 Welton Street. The City's 2026 business licence fee is $158 a year.
  - Source: [Short Term Rentals, Short Term Rentals page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence/short-term-rentals)
  - Official wording: "must apply for a home occupation business licence" … "Completed application forms can be emailed to businesslicence@mission.ca or submitted in person to business licensing located at 7337 Welton Street, Mission."
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence)
  - Official wording: "The current Business Licence fee for 2026 is $158.00."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007, Schedule A, class 18.00](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "From every person carrying on the business of a home occupation regulated by"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Provincial registration:** Yes. After the City issues the business licence, the operator must also register as a host with the Province. All short-term rentals are also subject to the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act.
  - Source: [Short Term Rentals, Short Term Rentals page](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence/short-term-rentals)
  - Official wording: "short-term rental operators must also register as a host with the province."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 107 D, s. 107 D.1(c)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "provisions of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act and other Provincial regulations pertaining"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Operating rules:** Host must live on the lot; rentals limited to the host's principal dwelling plus one suite or one detached unit. Home occupation rules apply: entirely inside a building, parking under s. 109. The Zoning Bylaw sets no guest or bedroom limit. Listings must show the provincial registration number and the City business licence number.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 107 D, s. 107 A.1(a), (b), (f); s. 107 D.1(b)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "Home Occupations shall be entirely enclosed within a Building." … "Shall provide Off Street Motor Vehicle Parking in accordance with Section 109." … "In addition to other Home Occupation regulations, Short-Term Rental operations shall comply with the"
  - Source: [Host registration, Province of British Columbia, Eligibility / After you apply (Province of BC host registration page)](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration)
  - Official wording: "Display a valid business licence number on their listing in areas where a business licence is required by the local government"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: no business licence $250 ($175 early, $325 late); unauthorized use under the Zoning Bylaw $450 ($350 early, $500 late). Municipal ticket: no business licence $200; unauthorized use $1,000. No fine is listed for short-term rentals alone. Court fine up to $10,000 on conviction.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 3 (Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007); Schedule 5 (Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "No business licence 3.1 $250 $175 $325 Yes" … "Unauthorized Use 103(A)(1) $450 $350 $500 Yes"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007, s. 9.1(c)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than Ten"
  - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 6 and Schedule 8 (Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0)
  - Official wording: "No business licence 3.1 $200.00" … "Unauthorized Use 103(A)(1) $1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 107 D (Short-Term Rental Regulations); Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007; Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (Province)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, s. 107 D](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf)
  - Official wording: "D. Short-Term Rental Regulations"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007, title](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 3964-2007"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) s. 107 D, a short-term rental in the City of Mission is a home occupation, so the host must live on the lot. Rentals (stays under 90 consecutive days) are limited to the host's principal dwelling unit and one secondary suite or one secondary detached unit on the same lot. They are allowed in houses, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, apartments, coach houses, garden cottages, suites and manufactured homes. Council adopted this on May 20, 2025.

## Steps

1. Fill in the Home Occupation Business Licence Application and the Short-Term Rental Declaration.
2. Email them to businesslicence@mission.ca or bring them to 7337 Welton Street.
3. After the City issues the licence, register as a host with the Province of B.C. All short-term rentals are also subject to the provincial Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act.

## Good to know

- Home occupation rules apply: the business must be entirely inside a building, with parking under s. 109. The Zoning Bylaw sets no guest or bedroom limit.
- Listings must show the provincial registration number and the City business licence number.
- Without a business licence, a bylaw notice is $250 ($175 if paid early, $325 if late) and a municipal ticket is $200. For unauthorized use under the Zoning Bylaw, a bylaw notice is $450 ($350 early, $500 late) and a municipal ticket is $1,000. On conviction, a court fine of up to $10,000 is possible. No fine is listed for short-term rentals alone.
- To report a problem rental, send the confidential Bylaw Complaint Form to bylaw@mission.ca or 604-820-3727 (Bylaw Enforcement).

## What you'll need

- Home Occupation Business Licence Application Form
- Short-term rental declaration form

## Official forms and pages

- [Home Occupation Business Licence Application (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/home-occupation-application-form)
- [Short-Term Rental Declaration (PDF)](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/short-term-rental-declaration)
- [Short Term Rentals, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence/short-term-rentals)
- [Provincial short-term rental legislation](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/short-term-rental-legislation)

## Related questions

- [Mission home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/home-based-business.md)
- [Mission business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/business-licence.md)
- [Mission secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/short-term-rental.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/short-term-rental.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/short-term-rental.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/short-term-rental.md)
- [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/short-term-rental.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Short Term Rentals, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence/short-term-rentals) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licences, City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/business-licence) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 (PDF), s. 107 D](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5949-2020-zoning-bylaw-completepdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/business-licence-bylaw-3964-2007pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993 (PDF), City of Mission](https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Host registration, Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration) (read 2026-11-05)

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