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Nakusp home-based business rules

Can I run a business from my home in Nakusp?

Nakusp, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

Yes. In Nakusp, a home occupation is allowed in R-1, R-2, R-3, RM-1, A-1, RU-1, C-2 and C-5 if it follows the Zoning Bylaw's limits. You also need a Village business licence: $100 a year, or $30 for a 3-month period per calendar year.

Key facts

AllowedYes. Home occupation is an accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-3, RM-1, A-1, RU-1, C-2 and C-5.Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 6.1.2(b), 6.2.2(b), 6.6.2(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
iv) Home Occupation
The following uses and no others are permitted as accessory to the
The following uses and no others are permitted as accessory to Principal Uses on Parcels in the RM-1 zone:
The following uses and no others are permitted as accessory to Principal Uses in the C-2 zone:
The following uses and no others are permitted as accessory to Principal Uses in the A-1 zone:
Business licenceYes. A business licence is required. Fee: $100 a year, or $30 for a 3-month period per calendar year.Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 17; Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
obtain a Business Licence.
Carrying on a business within the primary dwelling unit in $100
As above but for a period of 3 months per calendar year $30
LimitsEntirely inside the dwelling or an allowed accessory building (except growing produce or plants for sale). One non-illuminated sign, 0.75 m² maximum. No outdoor storage (display allowed while open). Only one non-resident employee. Retail sales only of goods produced on the premises. RU-1: 100 m² maximum floor area. A temporary kiosk up to 6 m² may sit in the front setback to sell the goods made.Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.11.1(a)-(g) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
a home occupation shall be carried out entirely within the dwelling unit or
one non illuminated name sign not exceeding
outdoor storage of materials and equipment shall not be permitted
only 1 person shall be employed in a home occupation who is not a resident
no retail sales other than the sale of goods produced on the premises is
floor area for a home occupation within a dwelling unit
footprint of not more than 6 m2
Businesses not allowedStable, kennel, veterinary clinic, animal breeding operation, restaurant; salvage, repair or maintenance of motor vehicles, engines, heavy equipment or parts; any use with noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odour, litter, heat, fire hazard, electrical interference or traffic congestion beyond what is normal for a dwelling. Cannabis retail is also prohibited.Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.11.1(f); 3.25.1(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
stable, kennel, veterinary clinic l, animal breeding operation, restaurant;
the salvage, repair, maintenance of motor vehicles, vehicle engines,
Is prohibited as a home occupation.
BylawZoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024), s. 3.11; Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, s. 17Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title; Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.11; Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023
Consolidated November 2024
3.10 Setback Exceptions ........................................................................................................................... 28 3.11 Home Occupations ............................................................................................................................ 28 3.12 Accessory Dwelling Units .................................................................................................................. 29
Village of Nakusp Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 Consolidated November 2024
Business License Bylaw No. 734, 2024

How it works

Under the Village's Zoning Bylaw No. 729 (s. 3.11), a home occupation is an accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-3, RM-1, A-1, RU-1, C-2 and C-5. You also need a business licence under Business Licence Bylaw No. 734 (s. 17).

Steps

  1. Check your zone allows a home occupation.
  2. Confirm your business meets the limits below.
  3. Apply to the Village Office for a business licence and pay the fee.

Good to know

  • The business must be entirely inside the dwelling or an allowed accessory building (except growing produce or plants for sale).
  • One non-illuminated sign, 0.75 m² maximum. No outdoor storage (display allowed while open).
  • Only one non-resident employee. Retail sales only of goods produced on the premises. A temporary kiosk up to 6 m² may sit in the front setback to sell the goods made. RU-1: 100 m² maximum floor area.
  • Not allowed: a stable, kennel, veterinary clinic, animal breeding operation or restaurant; salvage, repair or maintenance of motor vehicles, engines, heavy equipment or parts; or any use with noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odour, litter, heat, fire hazard, electrical interference or traffic congestion beyond what is normal for a dwelling. Cannabis retail is also prohibited.
  • The bylaw sets no customer-number or parking limit for home occupations.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Village of Nakusp (consolidated November 2024) (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026 (PDF), Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)

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