# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Nakusp --- title: "Nakusp building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit in Nakusp, and how do I apply?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Building, renovating and your property owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Central Kootenay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.json" --- # Nakusp building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit in Nakusp, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Nakusp, building permits are issued by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), not the Village. You need one to build, add to, renovate, move or demolish a building, among other work. Apply to the RDCK Building Inspector's office at 204 6th Ave NW, 250.265.4111. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Kootenay, https://www.rdck.ca) **Cost:** A plan-check deposit with the application ( for a single-family dwelling), then the permit fee. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** No official page we read states a processing time. The RDCK says delays occur when information is missing. **Where:** - In person: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, 204 6th Ave NW, Nakusp, BC - Phone: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, 250.265.4111 - Email: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca - Email: Send applications as PDFs, buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca ## Key facts - **Needed for:** Building permits come from the RDCK. Needed to build a new home, carport, garage or storage shed; a farm building; a commercial, industrial or public building; to renovate, add to, move or demolish a building; for structural work; a deck more than 2 feet above grade; enclosing a porch or roofing a sundeck; a retaining wall over 5 feet; a pool; a manufactured home; a change of use; or a secondary suite. - Source: [Licences and Permits, Building Permits](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "All building permits within the municipal boundary for Nakusp are submitted to the RDCK Building Inspector's office." - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 3](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - Official wording: "Construct a new accessory building such as a carport," … "Construct a farm building" … "Enclose a porch or roof over a sundeck" … "Construct a retaining wall retaining more than 5 feet" … "Renovate your dwelling to create a secondary suite" … "exceeding 2 feet" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not needed for:** RDCK Building Bylaw 2200 s. 5.2 exempts retaining structures under 5 ft high; roofless decks no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade; existing chimneys; replacing a valve, faucet, fixture or sprinkler head with no piping change. The RDCK brochure adds painting, landscaping, driveways, new roofing and fences. - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 3](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - Official wording: "Landscaping, sidewalks and driveways" … "Replace kitchen cupboards" … "Fences (fence height must comply with Regional" … "The repair or replacement of a valve, faucet, fixture" - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, Building Bylaw No. 2200 s. 5.2](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft)" … "the repair or replacement of a valve, faucet, fixture or sprinkler head in a plumbing system if no change in piping is required" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Submit to the RDCK Building Inspector's office (Nakusp: 204 6th Ave NW, 250.265.4111, nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca). Forms are online at rdck.ca or at the office; applications can also be emailed as PDFs to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca. Do not start work before the permit is issued and paid. - Source: [Licences and Permits, Building Permits](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "All building permits within the municipal boundary for Nakusp are submitted to the RDCK Building Inspector's office." … "204 6th Ave NW, Nakusp BC" … "T 250.265.4111" - Source: [Change of Occupancy Business Licence, Contact](https://www.nakusp.com/changeofoccupancybusinesslicence) - Official wording: "For questions related to occupancy requirements or building code compliance, please contact the RDCK Building Department in Nakusp at 250.265.4111 or nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca." - Source: [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/) - Official wording: "Permit applications can be submitted in PDF form to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca." … "Construction must not commence before a building permit has been issued and paid for." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What to submit:** Completed application form and the plan-check deposit; two sets of building plans (floor, elevation, cross-section); a site plan; a title search dated within 30 days; BC Housing new home registration (new dwellings); sewage and highway access permits where they apply; professional certification and energy reports when required. - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 4](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - Official wording: "Two sets of detailed building plans." … "A current copy of your Title Search is required, dated within 30 days" … "SITE PLAN" … "BC HOUSING REQUIREMENTS" - Source: [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/) - Official wording: "An application submitted for a building permit must be accompanied by the appropriate plan-check deposit fee" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The official pages do not state this detail. - **Inspections:** Give the Building Official at least 72 hours' notice, quoting permit number, site address, owner's name and type of inspection. Inspections line: (250) 352-8155. - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 9, 11](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - Official wording: "at least 72 hours prior" … "INSPECTIONS LINE: (250) 352-8155" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp: 204 6th Ave NW, 250.265.4111, nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca. - Source: [Licences and Permits, Building Permits](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "204 6th Ave NW, Nakusp BC" … "T 250.265.4111" - Source: [Change of Occupancy Business Licence, Contact](https://www.nakusp.com/changeofoccupancybusinesslicence) - Official wording: "For questions related to occupancy requirements or building code compliance, please contact the RDCK Building Department in Nakusp at 250.265.4111 or nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (Regional District of Central Kootenay). The Village's own Building Bylaw No. 592 is posted as "No Enforcement" - Source: [https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/, s. 3.30.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Regional District of Central Kootenay Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, as amended from time to time." - Source: [Bylaw library](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5589/) - Official wording: "Bylaw 592 - Building Bylaw Consolidated - No Enforcement" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Within Nakusp's boundary, all building permits go to the RDCK Building Inspector's office, which checks plans and inspects the work under the RDCK's [Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf). The Village's own Building Bylaw No. 592 is posted as "No Enforcement". Do not start work before the permit is issued and paid for. You need a permit to build a new home, carport, garage, storage shed or farm building; a commercial, industrial or public building; to renovate, add to, move or demolish a building; for structural work; to build a deck more than 2 feet above grade; to enclose a porch or roof a sundeck; for a retaining wall over 5 feet; a pool; a manufactured home; a change of use; or a secondary suite. You do not need one for a retaining structure under 5 feet high, a roofless deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade, an existing chimney, or replacing a valve, faucet, fixture or sprinkler head with no piping change. The RDCK brochure also lists painting, landscaping, driveways, new roofing and fences. ## Steps 1. Call or email the RDCK Building Inspector in Nakusp to confirm what your project needs. 2. Get the form at rdck.ca or the office and gather your documents. 3. Submit with the plan-check deposit at 204 6th Ave NW, or email PDFs to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca. 4. Pay the balance when the permit is issued, then book inspections. ## Good to know - Give the Building Official at least 72 hours' notice for an inspection. Say the permit number, site address, owner's name and type of inspection. Inspections line: (250) 352-8155. - RDCK checklists exist for accessory buildings, decks, secondary suites, pools and more, linked on the RDCK Permit Application page. - A business moving into a space may need RDCK occupancy approval first. ## What you'll need - Completed application form and the plan-check deposit - Two sets of building plans (floor, elevation, cross-section) - Site plan - Title search dated within 30 days - BC Housing new home registration (new dwellings) - Sewage and highway access permits, professional certification and energy reports, where they apply ## Official forms and pages - [Building permits, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/) - [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200 (PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) ## Related questions - [Nakusp building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit-fees.md) - [Nakusp permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Nakusp secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.md) - [Nakusp zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nakusp fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fence-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/building-permit.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/building-permit.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Licences and Permits, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/) (read 2026-11-08) - [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Change of Occupancy Business Licence, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/changeofoccupancybusinesslicence) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw library, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5589/) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Regional District of Central Kootenay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Nakusp fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Nakusp, and how high can it be?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fence-rules.json" --- # Nakusp fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Nakusp, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In Nakusp, no building permit is needed for a fence, but it must follow the Zoning Bylaw. The limit is 2.13 m (7 ft) in front, side and back yards, and 1 m within the corner sight triangle. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** No permit fee. The RDCK brochure says no building permit is needed for a fence. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250.265.3689 (Ask about fence rules and your zone.) - Phone: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp (pool fencing), 250.265.4111 ## Key facts - **Permit:** No building permit is needed for a fence (RDCK brochure). The fence must meet the zoning height limits. The bylaws read name no fence permit. - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 3](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - Official wording: "Fences (fence height must comply with Regional" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, front yard:** 2.13 m (7 ft) maximum. The same limit applies in front, side and back yards, with a 1 m limit within the corner sight triangle. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.3.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "No fence shall exceed 2.13 m (7 ft) in height in an interior side yard, exterior side yard, front yard, and back yard." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, side and rear yards:** 2.13 m (7 ft) maximum in interior side, exterior side and back yards. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.3.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "No fence shall exceed 2.13 m (7 ft) in height in an interior side yard, exterior side yard, front yard, and back yard." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** On corner parcels, fences within the sight triangle may be no higher than 1 m. In all zones no fence, landscaping, retaining wall or other obstruction may be higher than 1.0 m above the centre of the intersection within 6.0 m of the parcel corner. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.3.1, 3.4.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Fences on corner Parcels within a sight triangle as" … "described in Section 3.4.1 of this Bylaw shall not exceed 1m in height." … "no fence, landscaping, retaining wall, or other obstruction shall be erected" … "or permitted at a height greater than 1.0 metre above the established" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other rules:** Hedges and rows of trees or shrubs count as fences. Retaining walls are not fences, but the part of a retaining wall above the ground it holds counts as screening. Screening and landscape buffers are measured from finished grade. Swimming pools may not be in a front yard or within 3 m of any property line. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Definition of FENCE; s. 3.22.3-3.22.4; s. 3.8.4](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "FENCE means a constructed structure, or contiguous barrier composed of trees, shrubs, or" … "Any portion of a retaining wall projecting above the surface of the ground which it supports is considered as a" … "The height of screening and landscape buffers is determined by measurement" … "Swimming pools must not be constructed within any front yard or within 3 m to any" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.3 and 3.4 (consolidated November 2024) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023" … "Consolidated November 2024" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.3, 3.4](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "3.3 Height of Fences" … "3.4 Visibility at Intersections" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 729](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/), a fence may be no higher than 2.13 m (7 ft) in front, interior side, exterior side and back yards. The RDCK brochure says a fence does not need a building permit, but its height must comply with the zoning rules, and the bylaw names no fence permit. ## Good to know - Corner lots: within the sight triangle a fence may be no higher than 1 m. In all zones, nothing (fence, landscaping, retaining wall or other obstruction) may be higher than 1.0 m above the centre of the intersection within 6.0 m of the parcel corner. - Hedges and rows of trees or shrubs count as fences. A retaining wall is not a fence, but the part above the ground it holds counts as screening. - Swimming pools may not be in a front yard or within 3 m of any property line. Pool fencing falls under the RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200. - A fence over 2.13 m is a $400 bylaw notice. - The bylaw does not mention barbed wire or electric fences. Ask the Village Office if you plan one. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) ## Related questions - [Nakusp permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Nakusp zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nakusp building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/fence-rules.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/fence-rules.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/fence-rules.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fence-rules.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/fence-rules.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Village of Nakusp (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (read 2026-11-08) - [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Nakusp permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Building, renovating and your property owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Central Kootenay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Nakusp permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Nakusp? **Short answer:** In Nakusp, a garage, carport or shed needs a building permit from the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), with no size exemption stated. A roofless deck no more than 2 ft (600 mm) above grade does not; a higher deck does. The Village's Zoning Bylaw sets heights and setbacks. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Kootenay, https://www.rdck.ca) **Cost:** Accessory building plan-check deposit $50, credited to the permit fee. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** No official page we read states a processing time. **Where:** - Phone: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, 250.265.4111 - Email: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca - In person: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, 204 6th Ave NW, Nakusp, BC ## Key facts - **Sheds:** The RDCK brochure says a new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed needs a building permit. It states no size threshold. - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 3](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - Official wording: "Construct a new accessory building such as a carport," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Decks:** A roofless deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade does not need a permit (RDCK Building Bylaw 2200 s. 5.2.3). A higher deck does, as does enclosing a porch or roofing a sundeck. - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 3](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - Official wording: "exceeding 2 feet" … "Enclose a porch or roof over a sundeck" - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, Building Bylaw No. 2200 s. 5.2.3](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Garages and carports:** Yes. Building a new garage or carport (an accessory building) needs a building permit. - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 3](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - Official wording: "Construct a new accessory building such as a carport," … "CARPORT, GARAGE, SUNDECK" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning limits:** R-1 and R-2: accessory buildings up to 7.3 m high; setbacks front 4.5 m, rear 1.0 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m. Coverage 50% (R-1: 60% for a duplex or a house with a detached unit). R-3: 3.0 m interior side. No accessory building before the principal building; in a front or side setback it is a $400 offence. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 6.1.6-6.1.7, 3.28.3, 3.8.4](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Accessory Buildings 7.3 m" … "Rear Parcel Line 1.0 m" … "Interior Parcel Line 1.5 m" … "no accessory buildings may be constructed prior to" … "Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, no building or part thereof will be" … "(b) Maximum 60% where the use is a Duplex, or a Single Detached Dwelling and one" … "Interior Parcel Line 3.0 m" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (permits); Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024) (zoning limits) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.30.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Regional District of Central Kootenay Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, as amended from time to time." - Source: [Bylaw library](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5589/) - Official wording: "Bylaw 592 - Building Bylaw Consolidated - No Enforcement" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023" … "Consolidated November 2024" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Building permits in Nakusp come from the RDCK under [Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf). The RDCK brochure says a new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed needs a permit and states no size threshold. A roofless deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is exempt (s. 5.2.3). A higher deck needs a permit, as does enclosing a porch or roofing a sundeck. The Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 729](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) adds the siting rules, which apply whether or not a permit is needed. ## Steps 1. Check your zone and the limits below in the Zoning Bylaw. 2. Contact the RDCK Building Inspector in Nakusp to confirm a permit is needed. 3. Apply with the accessory building checklist and the $50 deposit. ## Good to know - In R-1 and R-2, accessory buildings can be up to 7.3 m high, with setbacks of 4.5 m front, 1.0 m rear, 1.5 m interior side and 4.5 m exterior side. R-3 requires 3.0 m on the interior side. - Coverage is 50% (R-1: 60% for a duplex or a house with a detached unit). - No accessory building before the principal building. One in a front or side setback is a $400 offence. - Setbacks differ in other zones (RU-1 accessory buildings: 7.5 m front and rear, 4.5 m interior), so check Section 6 for yours. ## Official forms and pages - [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) ## Related questions - [Nakusp building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.md) - [Nakusp building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit-fees.md) - [Nakusp zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nakusp fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fence-rules.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) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Village of Nakusp (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw library, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5589/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Regional District of Central Kootenay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Nakusp building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Building, renovating and your property owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Central Kootenay sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit-fees.json" --- # Nakusp building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Nakusp? **Short answer:** In Nakusp, building permit fees are set by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), not the Village. The fee is $100 for work valued up to $1,000, then $10.50 per $1,000 or part of $1,000 above that. A plan-check deposit of $50 to $200 is paid with the application. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Kootenay, https://www.rdck.ca) **Cost:** $100 for $1 to $1,000 of construction value; $10.50 per $1,000 or part above $1,000. Plan-check deposit $50 to $200, credited to the permit fee. **How long:** Not applicable. The deposit is paid with the application and the balance when the permit is issued. **Where:** - In person: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, 204 6th Ave NW, Nakusp, BC - Phone: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, 250.265.4111 - Email: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** $100 for a construction value of $1 to $1,000. - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, A. Building Permit Fees](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "BASE FEE: $ 1.00 - $1,000.00 $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How the fee is worked out:** Over $1,000 of construction value: $10.50 per $1,000 or part of $1,000 (the RDCK brochure says on top of a $100 base fee). Value is the contract cost or the RDCK estimate, whichever is higher; e.g. basic residential $195 per sq ft, detached garage $30, sundeck $25. - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, A and Formula](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "$1,000.00 and over $10.50 per $1000.00 or a portion" … "Basic residential construction, 1 or more floors finished (Average Quality) $195.00 p.s.f." … "Detached garage $30.00 p.s.f." … "Sundeck $25.00 p.s.f." - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 11](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - Official wording: "(Value up to $1,000) Moving of any Building $200.00 Construc on $100.00 base fee Temporary Building $200.00 (Value $1,001 and over) + $10.50/$1,000 Administra on charge to $750.00" … "Construc on $100.00 base fee Temporary Building $200.00 (Value $1,001 and over) + $10.50/$1,000 Administra on charge to $750.00 or por on thereof remove "No ce on Title"" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Application or plan review fee:** A non-refundable plan-check deposit, credited to the permit fee: single-family dwelling $100; multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional $200; accessory building or addition $50. - Source: [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/) - Official wording: "This fee is non-refundable and must be credited against the building permit fee when the permit is issued." … "Single-family dwelling $100.00" … "Accessory Building or Addition $50.00" - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, E. Plan Check Deposit](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "E. PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees:** Plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $150; moving a building $200; temporary building $200; pool (fence requirements) $100; change of occupancy (commercial only) $200; re-inspection $150; permit renewal $100; occupant load calculation $200. - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, B and C](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "4. Demolition $150.00" … "5. Moving a building. $200.00" … "8. Re-Inspection $ 150.00" … "10. Permit Renewal $100.00" … "Plumbing System $ 10.50 per fixture" … "2. Change of occupancy (commercial only) $200.00" … "3. Pools (fence requirements) $100.00" … "6. Temporary building $200.00" … "7. Occupant Load Calculation $200.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to pay:** The plan-check deposit is paid with the application. The balance is due when the permit is issued, by cheque, cash, debit card or online. - Source: [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/) - Official wording: "The balance of the permit fee is due at time of permit issuance." … "Fee to be paid by cheque, cash, debit card or online" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, Schedule A (Permit Fees) - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE'A' - PERMIT FEES TO BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2200, 2010" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Permits within Nakusp are issued by the RDCK, so its fee schedule applies: Schedule A of [Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf). The permit fee is $100 for construction value of $1 to $1,000. Over $1,000, it is $10.50 per $1,000 or part of $1,000 (the RDCK brochure describes this as on top of a $100 base fee). Value is the contract cost or the RDCK's estimate, whichever is higher. The schedule's per-square-foot values include basic residential $195, detached garage $30 and sundeck $25. ## Steps 1. Pay the plan-check deposit with your application. It is non-refundable but credited to the permit fee: $100 for a single-family dwelling, $200 for multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional, $50 for an accessory building or addition. 2. Pay the balance when the permit is issued, by cheque, cash, debit card or online. ## Good to know - Other fees: plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $150; moving a building $200; temporary building $200; pool (fence requirements) $100; change of occupancy (commercial only) $200; re-inspection $150; permit renewal $100; occupant load calculation $200. - The schedule says the calculated fee is reduced by 10% for municipal permits where the municipality provides inspection administrative service. The pages do not say whether this applies in Nakusp, so ask the RDCK. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Bylaw No. 2200 Schedule A, Permit Fees (PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/) ## Related questions - [Nakusp building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.md) - [Nakusp permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Nakusp secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.md) - [Nakusp business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit-fees.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/building-permit-fees.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit-fees.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit-fees.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/building-permit-fees.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees (PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/) (read 2026-11-08) - [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Regional District of Central Kootenay. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Nakusp zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned in Nakusp and what I can build on it?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Nakusp zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned in Nakusp and what I can build on it? **Short answer:** To find your zone in Nakusp, open the Zoning Map (PDF) from the Village's Land Use Planning page or the Develop Nakusp website, then read your zone code in Section 6 of Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023. No address-search tool is named. Call the Village Office at 250.265.3689. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** No fee stated. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Online: Land Use Planning, Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com/landuseplanning - Phone: Village Office, 250.265.3689 - Email: Village Office, info@nakusp.com - Phone: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, 250.265.4111 ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** Open the Zoning Map (PDF) from the Land Use Planning page or the Develop Nakusp website; the bylaw library also posts "Bylaw 729, 2023 - Zoning Schedule A (Map)". The zone codes are then read in Section 6 of the Zoning Bylaw. - Source: [Land Use Planning, Quick Links](https://www.nakusp.com/landuseplanning) - Official wording: "Zoning Map" … "Here you can find copies of our Zoning Bylaw, Official Community Plan, permit applications, and contact information for the Building Inspector." - Source: [Bylaw library](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5589/) - Official wording: "Bylaw 729, 2023 - Zoning Schedule A (Map)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024). The posted Schedule A (Map) bylaw was updated 2025-12-17. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023" … "Consolidated November 2024" - Source: [Bylaw library](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5589/) - Official wording: "Bylaw 729, 2023 - Zoning Bylaw" … "Bylaw 729, 2023 - Zoning Schedule A (Map)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What the zone controls:** For each zone: permitted principal and accessory uses, minimum parcel area and frontage, density (number of dwelling units), parcel coverage, setbacks, building height, and conditions of use. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 6.1 (example R-1)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "6.1.2 Uses Permitted" … "6.1.3 Subdivision Regulations" … "6.1.4 Density" … "6.1.5 Parcel Coverage" … "6.1.6 Setbacks" … "6.1.7 Height" … "6.1.8 Conditions of Use" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Village Office, 250.265.3689 or info@nakusp.com. The RDCK Building Inspector in Nakusp is 250.265.4111. - Source: [Change of Occupancy Business Licence, Contact](https://www.nakusp.com/changeofoccupancybusinesslicence) - Official wording: "please contact the Village Office at 250-265-3689 or info@nakusp.com." - Source: [Licences and Permits, Building Permits](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "#### RDCK Building Inspector Contact 204 6th Ave NW, Nakusp BC T 250.265.4111 F 250.265.2203 RDCK Building Inspection" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023" … "Consolidated November 2024" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Nakusp's zones are set by the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (consolidated November 2024), with a map as Schedule A. The Village's bylaw library also posts "Bylaw 729, 2023 - Zoning Schedule A (Map)", updated 2025-12-17. The Land Use Planning page directs developers to the Develop Nakusp website. ## Steps 1. Open the Zoning Map (PDF) from the Land Use Planning page (https://www.nakusp.com/landuseplanning) or the Develop Nakusp website, or from the bylaw library. 2. Find your parcel and note its zone code. 3. Read that zone in Section 6 of the bylaw. ## Good to know - For each zone the bylaw sets permitted principal and accessory uses, minimum parcel area and frontage, density (number of dwelling units), parcel coverage, setbacks, building height, and conditions of use. - Contact the Village Office at 250.265.3689 or info@nakusp.com. The RDCK Building Inspector in Nakusp is 250.265.4111. - The consolidation's latest amendment is Bylaw 744, 2024. Ask the Village Office whether later amendments apply. ## Zones 16 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning/index.json Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - [Land Use Planning, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/landuseplanning) ## Related questions - [Nakusp building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.md) - [Nakusp secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.md) - [Nakusp fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fence-rules.md) - [Nakusp permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Nakusp home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/zoning-lookup.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning-lookup.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/zoning-lookup.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Land Use Planning, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/landuseplanning) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Village of Nakusp (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw library, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5589/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Change of Occupancy Business Licence, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/changeofoccupancybusinesslicence) (read 2026-11-08) - [Licences and Permits, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Nakusp secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.json" --- # Nakusp secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Nakusp? **Short answer:** Yes. Nakusp's Zoning Bylaw allows a secondary suite inside the main home in R-1, R-2, R-3 and RU-1, and a detached suite or carriage home in several zones. Limits are one accessory dwelling per parcel and one parking space for it. Creating a suite needs an RDCK building permit. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Zoning has no suite fee we found; see the building-permit-fees answer for the RDCK permit. **How long:** No official page we read states a processing time. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office (zoning), 250.265.3689 - Phone: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, 250.265.4111 ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes. An attached accessory dwelling (including a secondary suite) is allowed as an accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-3 and RU-1, and in other listed zones. It must be entirely inside the principal dwelling. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 6.1.2(b), 6.2.2(b), 3.13.1; definition](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "i) Accessory Dwelling, Attached" … "A secondary suite shall be entirely contained within a principal dwelling." … "including secondary suites and attached garage suites;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes, in R-1 (parcels 534 m² or more), R-2, R-3 and RU-1 and some other zones, only where the principal use is a single detached dwelling. Garage suites, carriage homes and tiny homes are covered. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 6.1.4(b)(ii), 6.1.8(a), 3.12.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "One Single Detached Dwelling and one attached or detached" … "Detached Accessory Dwellings shall only be permitted on Parcels where the" … "The following pertains to secondary suites, carriage homes, garage suites, and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** One accessory dwelling per parcel (R-1, R-2, RU-1). Secondary suite at least 33 m². Garage suite or carriage home: at most 90 m² or 75% of the main home's habitable area (attached garage suite 45%); carriage home 3 m from the main house. Tiny home 37.2 m². Cannot be subdivided. Septic capacity letter if on septic. Not allowed on a parcel with a caretaker dwelling. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.12-3.16](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Accessory Dwelling Units may not be subdivided by any means." … "A secondary suite shall have a minimum floor area of 33 m2." … "The maximum floor area of a detached garage suite shall be 90 m2 or 75%" … "A carriage home shall be separated a minimum distance of 3 m from the" … "A tiny home shall have a maximum floor area of 37.2 m2;" … "Accessory Dwelling Units are not permitted on Parcels that contain a" … "Maximum one attached or detached Accessory Dwelling per Parcel." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Parking:** One space per dwelling unit for an attached or detached accessory dwelling, in addition to the 2 spaces for a single detached dwelling. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 4.4.1, Table 2](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Single Detached Dwelling and Duplex 2 per dwelling unit" … "Attached Accessory Dwelling, Detached Accessory 1 per dwelling unit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permits:** A building permit from the RDCK is needed to renovate a dwelling to create a secondary suite. No development permit is named in the residential zones; check the OCP development permit areas for the property. - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 3](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) - Official wording: "Renovate your dwelling to create a secondary suite" - Source: [Licences and Permits, Building Permits](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "All building permits within the municipal boundary for Nakusp are submitted to the RDCK Building Inspector's office." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024), s. 3.12-3.16 and Section 6 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023" … "Consolidated November 2024" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.12](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "3.12 Accessory Dwelling Units" … "3.13 Secondary Suites" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 729](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/), an attached accessory dwelling, including a secondary suite, is allowed in R-1, R-2, R-3, RU-1 and other listed zones, and must be entirely inside the principal dwelling. In R-1 an attached suite needs a parcel of at least 320 m²; with 534 m² or more, one attached or detached suite is allowed. A detached suite (garage suite, carriage home or tiny home) is allowed in R-1 (534 m² or more), R-2, R-3, RU-1 and some other zones, only where the principal use is a single detached dwelling. ## Steps 1. Check your zone and parcel size in the Zoning Bylaw. 2. Confirm the limits below. 3. Apply to the RDCK Building Inspector for a building permit to renovate for a suite. ## Good to know - One accessory dwelling per parcel (R-1, R-2, RU-1). - A secondary suite must be at least 33 m². A garage suite or carriage home is at most 90 m² or 75% of the main home's habitable area (45% for an attached garage suite); a carriage home must be 3 m from the main house. A tiny home is 37.2 m². - It cannot be subdivided, and a septic capacity letter is needed if on septic. Not allowed on a parcel with a caretaker dwelling. - Parking: one space per accessory dwelling, in addition to the 2 for a single detached dwelling. - No development permit is named in the residential zones. Check the Official Community Plan development permit areas for your property. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) ## Related questions - [Nakusp building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.md) - [Nakusp zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nakusp short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/short-term-rental.md) - [Nakusp building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit-fees.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/secondary-suite.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/secondary-suite.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/secondary-suite.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/secondary-suite.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/secondary-suite.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Village of Nakusp (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (read 2026-11-08) - [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Licences and Permits, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: Nakusp tree removal rules and permits question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/tree-removal/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/tree-removal.json" --- # Nakusp tree removal rules and permits **Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Nakusp? **Short answer:** Nakusp has no tree-cutting bylaw that we found, so there is no general permit or fee to remove a tree on your property. If you are clearing trees for development in one of the Official Community Plan's development permit areas, you need a development permit first. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** No tree-cutting permit fee. A development permit, where needed, is $500 for projects under $100,000, $1,000 for $100,001 to $1,000,000, and $1,650 above that. **How long:** Not applicable. The sources do not state a development permit processing time. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250.265.3689 ## Key facts - **When a permit is needed:** No tree-cutting bylaw found. In the OCP development permit areas (Floodplain and Steep Slopes, Village Core, Gateway, Hot Springs), a development permit is needed before removing trees or vegetation for development when the work is in the area. - Source: [Official Community Plan, consolidated July 13, 2023, s. 5.2.1(iv)](https://developnakusp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Offical-Community-Plan-Consolidated-July-13-2023-Bylaw-728-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Stripping and Grading – removal of trees," … "Within all Development Permit Areas, property" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exemptions:** No development permit is needed to remove dead or dying trees, prune undergrowth, or maintain existing natural vegetation. The Village may also exempt development not reasonably affected by the DPA objectives. - Source: [Official Community Plan, consolidated July 13, 2023, s. 5.2.3-5.2.4](https://developnakusp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Offical-Community-Plan-Consolidated-July-13-2023-Bylaw-728-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "The removal of dead or dying trees," … "pruning of undergrowth, supplementing or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** No tree-cutting permit fee. Where a development permit is needed (tree removal for development in a development permit area), the application fee is $500 for projects under $100,000, $1,000 for $100,001 to $1,000,000, and $1,650 above that. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 15, Schedule 15, Application for a Development Permit](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "< $100,000 $500.00" … "$100,001 to $1,000,000 $1,000.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Replacement trees:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **City trees:** Owners and occupiers must trim and maintain all trees and plantings on the sidewalk, boulevard or lane next to their property, keeping sightlines clear. Damaging or destroying trees or plants in a Village park is an offence. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 2.8(e)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) - Official wording: "trim and maintain all trees and plantings." - Source: [Traffic, Street and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025, s. 8.6(v)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/32879/) - Official wording: "Trim and maintain all trees and plantings to ensure sightlines are" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Parks 6(a)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "6(a) Damage or destroy trees, 100 75 125 No" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** None set. Nakusp's bylaw notice and ticket schedules list no offence for cutting a tree on private land. - **Bylaw:** Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 697, 2021, as amended by Bylaw No. 728, 2023 (s. 5.2 development permit areas). No tree bylaw found. - Source: [Bylaw library](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5589/) - Official wording: "Bylaw 697, 2021 - Official Community Plan" … "Bylaw 728, 2023 - Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw - Adopted" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Nakusp has no tree-cutting bylaw, and the Village's bylaw notice and ticket schedules list no offence for cutting a tree on private land. The exception is the [Official Community Plan](https://developnakusp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Offical-Community-Plan-Consolidated-July-13-2023-Bylaw-728-2023.pdf) (s. 5.2): in its development permit areas (Floodplain and Steep Slopes, Village Core, Gateway, Hot Springs), a development permit is needed before removing trees or vegetation for development. The OCP maps show where the areas are. No development permit is needed to remove dead or dying trees, prune undergrowth, or maintain existing natural vegetation. The Village may also exempt development not reasonably affected by the area's objectives. ## Good to know - No replacement planting or security rule was found. - Owners and occupiers must trim and maintain trees and plantings on the sidewalk, boulevard or lane next to their property, keeping sightlines clear ([Good Neighbour Bylaw 640](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/), [Traffic Bylaw 747](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/32879/)). - Damaging or destroying trees or plants in a Village park is a $100 bylaw notice. - Ask the Village Office at 250.265.3689 whether your property is in a development permit area. ## Official forms and pages - [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 728, 2023, consolidated (PDF)](https://developnakusp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Offical-Community-Plan-Consolidated-July-13-2023-Bylaw-728-2023.pdf) ## Related questions - [Nakusp zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) - [Nakusp building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/tree-removal.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/tree-removal.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/tree-removal.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/tree-removal.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/tree-removal.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/tree-removal.md) ## Sources - [Official Community Plan, consolidated July 13, 2023 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://developnakusp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Offical-Community-Plan-Consolidated-July-13-2023-Bylaw-728-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 15, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Traffic, Street and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/32879/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw library, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5589/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/tree-removal/_ --- --- title: "Nakusp garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in Nakusp, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/garbage-collection.json" --- # Nakusp garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in Nakusp, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** Nakusp has curbside garbage pickup once a week, on Monday, Wednesday or Friday depending on your neighbourhood. There are no carts: garbage goes in Village garbage bags ($4.50 each) inside an animal-resistant container you supply. Recycling is bi-weekly in blue bins. The Garbage page has the schedule and map. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Pay as you go: no annual garbage fee. Each Village garbage bag is $4.50 and includes collection. Non-residential bins: $30 per cubic metre. **How long:** Garbage once a week; recycling bi-weekly. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **How often:** Garbage: curbside once a week; each neighbourhood's pickup is on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Recycling: bi-weekly curbside (two zones, alternating weeks). Organics: no Village collection mentioned. - Source: [Garbage, Intro](https://www.nakusp.com/garbage) - Official wording: "Once a week, residential curbside garbage pickup is available within the Village." … "Residential garbage is picked up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays." - Source: [Recycling, Intro](https://www.nakusp.com/recycling) - Official wording: "The Village provides a bi-weekly curbside pickup for accepted recycling products in residential areas within the municipal boundary" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Finding your day:** See the 2026 Garbage Collection Schedule and Map on the Garbage page (the map shows which day your neighbourhood is picked up). Recycling has its own 2026 schedule and map on the Recycling page. - Source: [Garbage, Intro](https://www.nakusp.com/garbage) - Official wording: "Please refer to the Garbage Collection Map below to see what day garbage is picked up in your neighbourhood." - Source: [Recycling, Intro](https://www.nakusp.com/recycling) - Official wording: "2026 Curbside Recycling Collection Schedule and Map" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Carts:** No carts. Garbage goes in Village garbage bags inside an animal-resistant container you supply. Recycling goes in blue bins; extra bins can be bought locally and there is no limit on the number. - Source: [Garbage, Garbage Pickup Requirements](https://www.nakusp.com/garbage) - Official wording: "Residential garbage bags must be placed within an animal-resistant container for collection;" - Source: [Recycling, Intro](https://www.nakusp.com/recycling) - Official wording: "There is no limit to the number of blue bins residents can put at the curbside;" … "Additional blue bins can be purchased locally at stores that sell recycling bins" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Setting carts out:** Garbage: no earlier than 7:00 AM on collection day, on the Avenue next to the residence (bylaw: at the property line, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Recycling: blue bins at the curb by 7:00 AM. - Source: [Garbage, Garbage Pickup Requirements](https://www.nakusp.com/garbage) - Official wording: "Garbage is to be placed out for collection no earlier than 7:00 AM;" … "Garbage must be placed on the Avenue adjacent to the residence on the day of collection;" - Source: [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500 (consolidated), s. III(7)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5613/) - Official wording: "between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., on all designated collection days" - Source: [Recycling, Intro](https://www.nakusp.com/recycling) - Official wording: "Please ensure the blue bins are at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits and extra garbage:** All curbside garbage must be in Village bags ($4.50 each); each bag no more than 23 kg (50 lbs). Not collected: items over 0.61 m in any dimension, brush and garden trimmings, construction waste, rocks, hot ashes. - Source: [Garbage, Garbage Pickup Requirements](https://www.nakusp.com/garbage) - Official wording: "All garbage for curbside pickup must be in Village Bags; and," … "Each garbage bag shall not exceed 23kg (50lbs) in weight." - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 4](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "Village Garbage Bags $4.50 per bag" - Source: [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500 (consolidated), s. V(10)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5613/) - Official wording: "Oversized items of any kind exceeding 0.61 metres in any dimension;" … "Brush and garden trimmings;" … "Demolition or construction waste;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Pay as you go: no annual garbage fee. The $4.50 price of each Village garbage bag includes collection. Non-residential bins: $30 per cubic metre. - Source: [Garbage, Intro](https://www.nakusp.com/garbage) - Official wording: "Instead of issuing an annual bill for garbage pickup with a flat fee for the service, the Village sells garbage bags." … "The cost of the bags includes the fee for the collection service." - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 4](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "Village Garbage Bags $4.50 per bag" … "Non- Residential Receptacle $30.00 per cubic meter" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Waste Control Bylaw No. 500, 1997 (consolidated to include Bylaws 500-1, 500-2, 500-4, 500-5 and 500-6); fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020, Schedule 4 - Source: [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500 (consolidated), Title; s. I](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5613/) - Official wording: "Village of Nakusp Waste Control Bylaw No. 500, 1997" … "CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE BYLAW 500-1, 500-2, 500-4, 500-5 AND 500-6" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 4](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 4 WASTE CONTROL FEES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village collects garbage curbside once a week; each neighbourhood's pickup is on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. See the 2026 Garbage Collection Schedule and Map on the Village's [Garbage page]() to find your day. Recycling has its own schedule and map on the [Recycling page](). Rules come from the [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500](); fees from the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693]() (Schedule 4). ## Steps 1. Put garbage in Village garbage bags, inside an animal-resistant container you supply. There are no carts. 2. Set it out no earlier than 7:00 a.m. on collection day, on the Avenue next to the residence. The bylaw says at the property line, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 3. Put recycling in blue bins at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Recycling is bi-weekly, in two zones that alternate weeks. ## Good to know - All curbside garbage must be in Village bags ($4.50 each). Each bag may weigh no more than 23 kg (50 lbs). Waste outside a Village bag will not be picked up. - Not collected: items over 0.61 m in any dimension, brush and garden trimmings, construction waste, rocks, hot ashes. - Extra blue bins can be bought locally. There is no limit on the number. - Garbage left out overnight attracts wildlife. - The Village mentions no organics collection. ## Official forms and pages - [Garbage, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/garbage) - [Recycling, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/recycling) - [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5613/) ## Related questions - [Nakusp yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/yard-waste.md) - [Nakusp backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) - [Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/garbage-collection.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/garbage-collection.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/garbage-collection.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/garbage-collection.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/garbage-collection.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Garbage, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/garbage) (read 2026-11-08) - [Recycling, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/recycling) (read 2026-11-08) - [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5613/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Nakusp yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/yard-waste.json" --- # Nakusp yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Nakusp? **Short answer:** The Village of Nakusp does not collect brush and garden trimmings at the curb. The RDCK Nakusp Transfer Station at 1420 Hot Springs Road is the Regional District of Central Kootenay's drop-off; its fee for one load a day is waived in May and October. Burning garbage or waste is banned. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** At the RDCK Nakusp Transfer Station the fee for one load a day is waived in May and October. Otherwise $3.50 a container for the first two containers, and $70.75 a tonne for larger loads. **Where:** - In person: RDCK Nakusp Transfer Station, 1420 Hot Springs Road, Nakusp, BC (May 1 to Sep 30: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct 1 to Apr 30: Monday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed statutory holidays.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** Not collected: the Village will not collect "Brush and garden trimmings". - Source: [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500 (consolidated), s. V(10)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5613/) - Official wording: "The following wastes will not be collected by the Village:" … "Brush and garden trimmings;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to set it out:** No bag or bundle rules found. At RDCK drop-off, shrub and tree branches up to 15 cm (6 in) in diameter count as yard and garden waste. - Source: [RDCK Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw No. 3065, 2026, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Definition of Yard and Garden Waste](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3065-RPL-2961-RDCK_RR_Facilities_UNSIGNED-for-web.pdf) - Official wording: "shrub and tree branches up to 15 centimetres (6”) in diameter" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Drop-off:** RDCK Nakusp Transfer Station, 1420 Hot Springs Road. May 1 to Sep 30: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct 1 to Apr 30: Monday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed statutory holidays. - Source: [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Nakusp Transfer Station](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) - Official wording: "1420 Hot Springs Road" … "Monday, Wednesday & Saturday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm" … "Monday | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cost:** At the RDCK Nakusp Transfer Station the fee for one load a day is waived in May and October. Otherwise $3.50 a container for the first two containers, and $70.75 a tonne for larger loads (RDCK Bylaw 3065, 2026). - Source: [RDCK Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw No. 3065, 2026, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Schedule A-2 West Sub-Region](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3065-RPL-2961-RDCK_RR_Facilities_UNSIGNED-for-web.pdf) - Official wording: "Fee to dispose of up to a single Load per day Yard & Garden Waste is waived during the months of May and October." … "Yard & Garden Waste: Per Container (applies to first two Containers) $3.50 ea $3.50 ea" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not accepted:** At RDCK drop-off, not counted as yard and garden waste: tree stumps, noxious weeds, plants flagged by the CFIA as infectious, street-sweeping plant material, rocks, sand and waste soil, and fruit or vegetable material. - Source: [RDCK Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw No. 3065, 2026, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Definition of Yard and Garden Waste](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3065-RPL-2961-RDCK_RR_Facilities_UNSIGNED-for-web.pdf) - Official wording: "(a) tree stumps; (b) Noxious Weeds;" … "(e) rocks, sand and Waste Soil; or (f) fruit or vegetable material" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Waste Control Bylaw No. 500, 1997 (s. V) for curbside; RDCK Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw No. 3065, 2026 for drop-off - Source: [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500 (consolidated), Title; s. I](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5613/) - Official wording: "Village of Nakusp Waste Control Bylaw No. 500, 1997" - Source: [RDCK Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw No. 3065, 2026, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Title](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3065-RPL-2961-RDCK_RR_Facilities_UNSIGNED-for-web.pdf) - Official wording: "Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory No. 3065, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500]() (s. V) the Village does not collect "brush and garden trimmings" at the curb, and the blue recycling bins do not take yard waste. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) runs the Nakusp Transfer Station under its [Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw No. 3065](). No Village page we read names a yard-waste drop-off, so call the RDCK to confirm before you go. ## Good to know - Hours at 1420 Hot Springs Road: May 1 to Sep 30, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct 1 to Apr 30, Monday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed statutory holidays. - Cost: the fee for one load a day is waived in May and October. Otherwise it is $3.50 a container for the first two containers, and $70.75 a tonne for larger loads. - At RDCK drop-off, shrub and tree branches up to 15 cm (6 in) in diameter count as yard and garden waste. - Not counted as yard and garden waste: tree stumps, noxious weeds, plants flagged by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as infectious, street-sweeping plant material, rocks, sand and waste soil, and fruit or vegetable material. - No bag or bundle rules were found. - Burning waste is banned. A permit allows some backyard fires, but not burning leaves, grass or garbage. See the backyard fire answer. ## Official forms and pages - [RDCK Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw No. 3065, 2026 (PDF), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3065-RPL-2961-RDCK_RR_Facilities_UNSIGNED-for-web.pdf) - [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) ## Related questions - [Nakusp garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/garbage-collection.md) - [Nakusp backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) - [Nakusp tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/tree-removal.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/yard-waste.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/yard-waste.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/yard-waste.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/yard-waste.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/yard-waste.md) - [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5613/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) (read 2026-11-08) - [RDCK Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw No. 3065, 2026 (PDF), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3065-RPL-2961-RDCK_RR_Facilities_UNSIGNED-for-web.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Garbage, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/garbage) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: Nakusp watering restrictions question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Water, sewer, roads and snow owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/water-restrictions/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/water-restrictions.json" --- # Nakusp watering restrictions **Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions? **Short answer:** Nakusp's Water Conservation Bylaw has four stages. Stage 1 starts automatically on May 1 each year: even-numbered addresses water on even dates, odd-numbered on odd dates. Stage 2 is two set days a week; Stage 3 bans lawn watering. Check the Village's Water Conservation page for the current stage. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $150 for watering outside permitted times ($100 within 14 days; $200 after 28 days). Special permission form: $10. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Online: Current stage and tables, https://www.nakusp.com/waterconservation ## Key facts - **When restrictions apply:** Stage 1 starts automatically on May 1 each year if no stage is in force. Council, the CAO or the Director of Operations may declare Stage 1 to 4 at any time; it takes effect once announced publicly. No stage stays in force after September 30 unless newly declared. Stage 4 applies automatically during a power outage. - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702, 2022, s. 5(1)-(6)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7098/) - Official wording: "At any time, the Council, CAO or Director of Operations may declare the activation of" … "If no water conservation measures are in force on May 1st of any year, Stage 1 Water" … "After September 30th of every year, no water conservation stage will remain in force;" … "water conservation" … "stage 4 comes into effect for all people, without any prior notice required." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Sprinkling schedule:** Stage 1: even-numbered addresses water on even dates, odd-numbered on odd dates. Stage 2: even addresses Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Thursday and Sunday. Hose sprinklers 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; underground systems midnight to 6:00 a.m. Stage 3: no lawn watering. Stage 4: essential uses only. - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702, 2022, s. 7(1), 8(1), 9, 10](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7098/) - Official wording: "At premises with an even numbered civic address, on even numbered calendar" … "At premises with odd numbered civic addresses, on odd numbered calendar days:" … "Between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM, as well as 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM for hose" … "Between Midnight (12:00 AM) and 6:00 AM for underground automated" … "At premises with even numbered civic address, on Wednesdays and Saturdays:" … "At premises with odd numbered civic addresses, on Thursday and Sundays:" - Source: [Water Conservation, Water Restrictions for Lawns](https://www.nakusp.com/waterconservation) - Official wording: "Odd numbered houses may water on Thursdays & Sundays only." … "Even numbered houses may water on Wednesdays & Saturdays only." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Allowed at any time:** At any time (Stages 1-3): hand watering of flower and vegetable gardens, planters, shrubs and trees; drip or micro-sprinkler irrigation of those. Stages 1-2 also: washing vehicles or boats with a shut-off hose, filling pools, spas and ponds, children's water play, public sports fields and parks, commercial car washes. Stage 3: vehicles by bucket and sponge only. Stage 4: only fire fighting, health and safety, and permitted uses. - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702, 2022, s. 6, 7(2), 8(2), 9(1), 10](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7098/) - Official wording: "Hand Watering of flower gardens, vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs" … "Drip irrigation or micro sprinkler irrigation for watering flower gardens, vegetable" … "Washing of Vehicles or Boats with a bucket of water and sponge;" … "Filling and maintaining of private pools, spas, hot tubs, ponds and bird baths;" … "For health and safety of any person or domestic animal." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **New lawns:** The bylaw names no new-lawn or sod exemption. Special permission for a use that does not fit the declared stage: apply on the Schedule A form with a $10 fee and wait for approval by the CAO, Director of Operations or designate. - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702, 2022, s. 11](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7098/) - Official wording: "must submit an application attached" … "hereto as Schedule ‘A’, along with a permit fee of $10.00." … "No person shall commence using water subject to a special permission until the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: watering outside permitted times, on the wrong day, or washing vehicles, boats, driveways or structures wrongly: $150 ($100 within 14 days; $200 after 28 days). Other non-permitted use: Stage 2 $125, Stage 3 $250, Stage 4 $450. Watering without a permit $150. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Water Conservation](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "Watering outside of" … "Watering on wrong day." … "Stage 3 250 200 300" … "Stage 4 450 400 500" … "Watering without" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702, 2022 - Source: [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702, 2022, s. 14](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7098/) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the Village of Nakusp “Water Conservation Bylaw No." … "702, 2022”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702](), Stage 1 starts automatically on May 1 each year if no stage is in force. Council, the CAO or the Director of Operations may declare Stage 1 to 4 at any time, and it takes effect once announced publicly. No stage stays in force after September 30 unless newly declared. Stage 4 applies automatically during a power outage. For the current stage see the Village's [Water Conservation page]() or call 250-265-3689. ## Good to know - Stage 1: even-numbered addresses water on even dates; odd-numbered on odd dates. - Stage 2: even addresses Wednesday and Saturday; odd addresses Thursday and Sunday. Hose sprinklers 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; underground systems midnight to 6:00 a.m. - Stage 3: no lawn watering. Stage 4: essential uses only. - Allowed at any time in Stages 1 to 3: hand watering of flower and vegetable gardens, planters, shrubs and trees, and drip or micro-sprinkler irrigation of those. - Stages 1 and 2 also allow washing vehicles or boats with a shut-off hose, filling pools, spas and ponds, children's water play, public sports fields and parks, and commercial car washes. In Stage 3, vehicles by bucket and sponge only. Stage 4 allows only fire fighting, health and safety, and permitted uses. - Hand watering of lawns is not permitted in Stages 2 and 3. - New lawns: the bylaw names no new-lawn or sod exemption. To ask for a use that does not fit the declared stage, apply on the Schedule A form with a $10 fee and wait for approval by the CAO, Director of Operations or designate. - Fines: a bylaw notice is $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $200 after 28 days) for watering outside permitted times, on the wrong day, or washing vehicles, boats, driveways or structures wrongly. Other non-permitted use: Stage 2 $125, Stage 3 $250, Stage 4 $450. Watering without a permit is $150. ## Official forms and pages - [Water Conservation, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/waterconservation) - [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702, 2022 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7098/) ## Related questions - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) - [Nakusp garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/garbage-collection.md) - [Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md) - [Nakusp tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/tree-removal.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/water-restrictions.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/water-restrictions.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/water-restrictions.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/water-restrictions.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/water-restrictions.md) - [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/water-restrictions.md) ## Sources - [Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702, 2022 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7098/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Water Conservation, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/waterconservation) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/water-restrictions/_ --- --- title: "Nakusp dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence.json" --- # Nakusp dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Nakusp, every dog over six months old needs a Village licence and tag, bought in person at the Village Office. A spayed or neutered dog costs $15 if paid before January 31 ($20 after); a dog that is not costs $45 ($50 after). Seniors (60+) pay 50% less. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Spayed or neutered: $15 if paid before January 31; $20 from January 31 to June 30; $10 from July 1. Not spayed or neutered: $45; $50; $25 for the same periods. Seniors (60+) 50% less with verification. Replacement tag $5. Guide dogs: no charge. **How long:** Licences are renewed every year, starting in January. The due date is January 31. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog over six months old needs a valid licence and tag if its owner lives in the Village for more than 30 days. A puppy must be licensed when it turns six months old. Others: by January 31. Guide dogs are exempt from the bylaw. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part I(a) s. 1-2; definition of Dog; Part VIII](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "No person shall own, possess or harbour any Dog within the boundaries of the Village unless a valid and subsisting License and dog tag has been issued for such Dog." … "Every person who owns a Dog and resides in the Village for more than 30 days shall obtain a License" … "DOG shall include both the male and the female of the species over six (6) months of age;" … "In the case of a Dog younger than six months, as soon as the Dog attains the age of six (6) months;" … "In all other cases, by January 31 of that calendar year." … "Nothing in this Bylaw shall apply to a Guide Dog." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Issued by:** The Village of Nakusp, through the Village Office. A dog caught at large without a licence can be licensed by the Animal Control Officer. - Source: [Licences & Permits, Dog Licence](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "dog licences can be renewed annually in the Village Office." … "Dog's caught at large in the community without a licence by the Animal Control Officer are required to purchase a dog licence from the Officer" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** Neutered male or spayed female: $15 if paid before January 31; $20 from January 31 to June 30; $10 from July 1. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 5, Dog Licensing Fees](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "2. Neutered Male $ 15.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00" … "4. Spayed Female $ 15.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00" … "The following license fees shall be in effect in the Village of Nakusp from resident owners of every dog" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** Unneutered male or unspayed female: $45 if paid before January 31; $50 from January 31 to June 30; $25 from July 1. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 5, Dog Licensing Fees](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "3. Unneutered Male $ 45.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00" … "5. Unspayed Female $ 45.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees and discounts:** Seniors (60+) pay 50% less with verification. Replacement tag $5. A licence bought from the Animal Control Officer for a dog caught at large costs $5 more per dog. Guide dogs: no charge. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 5, Dog Licensing Fees](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "The required license fee shall be reduced by 50% when verification is provided that the owner of the dog is a senior citizen (60 years or older)" … "6. Replacement Tag (at all times during year) $ 5.00" … "$5.00 per dog" … "1. Guide Dog No charge No charge No charge" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Licences are renewed every year, starting in January; the due date is January 31. Paying before January 31 gets the lowest rate. - Source: [Licences & Permits, Dog Licence](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "Starting in January, dog licences can be renewed annually in the Village Office." - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part I(a) s. 2(c)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "In all other cases, by January 31 of that calendar year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to get one:** In person at the Village Office, 91 1st Street NW. A spayed or neutered dog needs a vet certificate. A minor needs a parent's or guardian's written consent. - Source: [Licences & Permits, Dog Licence](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "dog licences can be renewed annually in the Village Office." - Source: [Contact Us, Main Office](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) - Official wording: "91 -1st Street NW," - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part I(a) s. 3-4](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "Every Owner applying for a License for a neutered or spayed Dog must present a valid veterinarian certificate certifying that the Dog has been neutered or spayed" … "No license shall be issued in respect of any Dog to a minor, unless" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice: $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days; $125 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Animal Control, 1(a)(1)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "1(a)(1) Dog without a License 100 75 125 No" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 10](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - Official wording: "Dog without a Valid License Bylaw 684-02" … "Part I(a) 1, 2 $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019; consolidated January 15, 2020); fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020, Schedule 5 - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), s. 1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "the “Animal Control Bylaw No 645, 2013”" … "Consolidated January 15, 2020 to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 5](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "Village of Nakusp Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020" … "SCHEDULE 5 ANIMAL CONTROL FEES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village licenses dogs under its [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645](). Anyone who owns a dog and lives in the Village for more than 30 days needs a licence and tag for each dog over six months old. A puppy must be licensed when it turns six months old. Guide dogs are exempt from the bylaw. ## Steps 1. Go to the Village Office at 91 1st Street NW, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The official pages do not state an online or mail option; call 250-265-3689 to ask. 2. For the lower fee, bring a veterinarian's certificate showing the dog is spayed or neutered. 3. If you are a minor, bring a parent's or guardian's written consent. 4. Renew every January. Paying before January 31 gets the lowest rate. ## Good to know - Fees are set in Schedule 5 of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693](). - An unlicensed dog is a bylaw notice of $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days; $125 after 28 days). A municipal ticket is $100. - A dog caught at large without a licence can be licensed by the Animal Control Officer, for $5 more per dog. - The Village's web page says people who renew in January get a discount; the fee schedule sets the lower rate for payment before January 31. ## Official forms and pages - [Licences & Permits, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) ## Related questions - [Nakusp dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/how-many-pets.md) - [Nakusp rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-licence.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/dog-licence.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/dog-licence.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-licence.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/dog-licence.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Licences & Permits, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Nakusp dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # Nakusp dog leash rules and off-leash areas **Question:** Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules? **Short answer:** In Nakusp, no off-leash area is named in the Animal Control Bylaw or on the Village's pages. Off your own property a dog must be on a leash held by a person able to control it. Dogs are banned from bathing beaches, and owners must clean up after their dog. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Dog at large: bylaw notice $200; municipal ticket $100. Dog in a public place without restraint: bylaw notice $150; municipal ticket $100. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** Off the owner's property a dog must be on a leash held by a person able to control it. On the owner's property it must be confined so it cannot escape. A dog in heat must be confined, and leashed off the property. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II s. 1, 5](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "while it is not on the owner's property, shall keep the dog secured to a leash held by a person able to control the dog;" … "shall keep the dog confined so that it cannot escape while it is on the owner's property;" … "must keep the dog securely confined indoors or within a building or enclosure" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Maximum leash length:** The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. A dangerous dog must be on a leash no more than 2 metres long. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II s. 3(a)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "shall keep the dog muzzled and secured to a leash, no more than 2 meters in length" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Off-leash areas:** Not confirmed. The bylaw and the Village pages that were read name no off-leash areas. - **Places dogs are not allowed:** Dogs may not be on any bathing beach, in the water, or on the grassed areas or gardens next to a bathing beach, at any time. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II s. 1(f)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "Shall not permit dogs to be on any bathing beach or in the waters, grassed areas or gardens adjacent to the bathing beach, at any time;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cleaning up:** The owner or person in control must immediately remove the dog's excrement from any public place or other private property and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II s. 9](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "No owner, or person having control, of a dog shall allow the dog to leave or deposit excrement on any public place or on private property other than the property of the owner" … "immediately takes steps to remove such excrement and to dispose of it in a sanitary manner." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Bylaw notice: dog at large $200 ($175 if paid within 14 days; $225 after 28 days); dog in a public place without restraint $150 ($125; $175). Municipal ticket: $100 for each. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Animal Control, Part II 1(a), 1(b)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "Part II 1(a) Dog at large 200 175 225 No" … "Part II 1(b) Dog in public place without 150 125 175 No" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 10](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - Official wording: "Dog at Large Part II 1(a) $100.00" … "Dog in Public Place without Restraint Part II 1(b) $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019; consolidated January 15, 2020) - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), s. 1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "the “Animal Control Bylaw No 645, 2013”" … "Consolidated January 15, 2020 to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645]() sets the rules for dogs in Nakusp. Off the owner's property a dog must be on a leash held by a person able to control it. On the owner's property it must be confined so it cannot escape. A dog in heat must be confined, and leashed when off the property. ## Good to know - The bylaw and the Village's pages that we read name no off-leash areas. - The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. A dangerous dog must be on a leash no more than 2 metres long. - Dogs may not be on any bathing beach, in the water, or on the grassed areas or gardens next to a bathing beach, at any time. - The Village's Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 660 also has pet rules for parks, but it is not in the Village's bylaw library. Ask the Village Office at 250-265-3689. - The owner or person in control must immediately remove the dog's excrement from any public place or other private property and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. Failing to clean up is a bylaw notice of $150; a municipal ticket is $100. - Dog at large: a bylaw notice is $200 ($175 if paid within 14 days; $225 after 28 days). Dog in a public place without restraint: a bylaw notice is $150 ($125; $175). A municipal ticket is $100 for each. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) ## Related questions - [Nakusp dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence.md) - [Nakusp rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dangerous-dogs.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/how-many-pets.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: Nakusp rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Nakusp rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs? **Short answer:** In Nakusp, the Animal Control Bylaw calls a dog dangerous if it has killed or injured a person or domestic animal, has harassed a person, or is a listed breed such as a Pit Bull Terrier or Rottweiler. Off the property it must be muzzled and on a leash no longer than 2 m; at home it must be confined. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** No dangerous-dog licence fee is set; regular licence fees apply. A $350 dangerous dog surcharge is payable on release from impound. Fines: bylaw notice $100 to $300; municipal ticket $100 to $250. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Online: Bylaw complaint form (written complaints only), https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** A "dangerous dog" is one that has killed or injured a person or domestic animal or has pursued or harassed a person; has a known tendency to attack without provocation; is bred or trained for fighting; or is a Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, or a dog bred from any of them. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part I s. 3, definition of Dangerous Dog](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "has killed or injured a person or domestic animal, or has pursued or harassed a person;" … "any dog with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack without provocation other animals or humans;" … "is specifically bred or trained for fighting purposes;" … "a Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler and any dog whose breeding includes one or more of the breeds enumerated in this paragraph;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Rules for owners:** Off the property: muzzled and on a leash no more than 2 m long held by a person able to control it. On the property: confined indoors or in an enclosed pen that keeps young children out and the dog in. Post "Beware of Dog" signs (at least 12 x 12 inches, yellow, bold black letters) at front and rear entrances. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II s. 3](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "shall keep the dog muzzled and secured to a leash, no more than 2 meters in length" … "shall keep the dog securely confined either indoors or in an enclosed pen or other structure capable of preventing the entry of young children" … "shall prominently display a sign stating ‘Beware of Dog’ at the front and rear entrances" … "Said sign to be at least 12 inches x 12 inches in size, yellow in" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Licence fee:** None set. Nakusp sets no separate licence fee for a dangerous dog; regular licence fees apply. - **How to report:** Submit a written complaint with your name, civic address, telephone number, location and nature of the problem, using the form on the Bylaw Enforcement page or at the Village Office. Safety (Priority 1) complaints are investigated after one complaint. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Complaints; Investigations](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) - Official wording: "All complaints must be in written format and include the complainant's name, civic address, telephone number, location of the infraction, and general nature of the potential bylaw contravention." … "Priority 1 issues will be investigated after only one complaint." … "Priority 1 - Safety" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: failing to muzzle or leash a dangerous dog $250 ($225 within 14 days; $275 after 28 days); failing to confine it $300 ($275; $325); no posted sign $100 ($75; $125). Municipal ticket: $200, $250 and $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Animal Control, Part II 3(a)-(c)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "Part II 3(a) Fail to muzzle or leash a 250 225 275 No" … "Part II 3(b) Fail to Confine Dangerous 300 275 325 No" … "Part II 3(c) No posted sign for Dangerous 100 75 125 No" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 10](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - Official wording: "Fail to muzzle or leash a dangerous dog Part II 3(a) $200.00" … "Fail to Confine Dangerous Dog Part II 3(b) $250.00" … "No Posted Sign for Dangerous Dog Part II 3(c) $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019; consolidated January 15, 2020) - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), s. 1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "the “Animal Control Bylaw No 645, 2013”" … "Consolidated January 15, 2020 to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645]() defines a "dangerous dog" as one that has killed or injured a person or domestic animal, or has pursued or harassed a person; has a known tendency to attack without provocation; is bred or trained for fighting; or is a Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, or a dog bred from any of them. The bylaw does not say who decides or how a dog is declared. ## Good to know - Off the property: muzzled, and on a leash no more than 2 m long held by a person able to control it. A dog that has bitten a person or domestic animal must be muzzled off the owner's property. - On the property: confined indoors or in an enclosed pen that keeps young children out and the dog in. - Post "Beware of Dog" signs (at least 12 x 12 inches, yellow, bold black letters) at the front and rear entrances. - No separate licence fee is set; regular licence fees apply. A $350 dangerous dog surcharge is payable on release from impound. - To report a dog, submit a written complaint with your name, civic address, telephone number, and the location and nature of the problem, using the form on the [Bylaw Enforcement page]() or at the Village Office. Safety (Priority 1) complaints are investigated after one complaint. The pages name no separate bite-reporting line. - Failing to muzzle or leash a dangerous dog: a bylaw notice is $250 ($225 if paid within 14 days; $275 after 28 days); a municipal ticket is $200. - Failing to confine it: a bylaw notice is $300 ($275; $325); a municipal ticket is $250. - No posted sign: a bylaw notice is $100 ($75; $125); a municipal ticket is $100. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) ## Related questions - [Nakusp dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence.md) - [Nakusp dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/how-many-pets.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Nakusp question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in Nakusp **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep? **Short answer:** Nakusp's Animal Control Bylaw sets no limit on how many dogs or cats you can keep. The only numeric animal limit is five backyard hens per property. Ask the Village Office if you plan to keep a large number of animals. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Keeping more than five backyard hens: bylaw notice $100; municipal ticket $100. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** None set. Nakusp's Animal Control Bylaw sets no limit on how many dogs or cats you can keep. - **Cats allowed:** None set. Nakusp's Animal Control Bylaw sets no limit on how many dogs or cats you can keep. - **Other animal limits:** Backyard hens: no more than five per property (residential zones other than RM-1, owner must live on the property). - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II(a) s. 1(c)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "no more than five backyard hens are kept per property;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exceptions:** None set. Nakusp has no exceptions to list because its bylaw sets no limit. - **Fine:** Keeping more than five backyard hens: bylaw notice $100 ($75 within 14 days; $125 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Animal Control, Part II(a) c](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "Part II(a) c Keeping more than 5 100 75 125 No" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 10](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - Official wording: "Keeping more than 5 backyard hens Part II(a) c $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019; consolidated January 15, 2020) - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), s. 1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "the “Animal Control Bylaw No 645, 2013”" … "Consolidated January 15, 2020 to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Nakusp, the [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645]() sets no limit on the number of dogs per household, and it does not mention cats, so we found no cat limit. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 729]() defines "kennel" but sets no dog count for homes. ## Good to know - Backyard hens: no more than five per property, in residential zones other than the RM-1 mobile home park zone, and the owner must live on the property. See the chickens answer for coop rules. - Keeping more than five hens: a bylaw notice is $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days; $125 after 28 days). A municipal ticket is $100. - Every dog over six months old still needs a licence. - The bylaw sets no other numeric animal limit. Questions about your own situation go to the Village Office at 250-265-3689. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) ## Related questions - [Nakusp dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence.md) - [Nakusp backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-chickens.md) - [Nakusp dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/how-many-pets.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/how-many-pets.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/how-many-pets.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/how-many-pets.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/how-many-pets.md) - [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 3 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 3 are recorded as not set. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: Nakusp backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Nakusp backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock? **Short answer:** Yes, in Nakusp you can keep up to five backyard hens per property in residential zones other than the RM-1 mobile home park zone, if the home is a single-family dwelling or duplex and the owner lives there. No permit, licence or fee is listed. Roosters are not allowed. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** No permit, licence or fee is listed for backyard hens. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** Yes, in all residential zones except the RM-1 Mobile Home Park zone, if the property has a single-family dwelling or duplex and the owner lives there. Hens are for personal use only. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II(a) s. 1(a), (b), (d)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "Backyard hens may be kept in all Residential Zones, except the RM-1 Mobile Home Park zone" … "the owner of the backyard hens resides at the property where the backyard hens are kept;" … "backyard hens are kept for personal use only; the sale of eggs, manure, meat or other products" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Most hens:** Five per property. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II(a) s. 1(c)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "no more than five backyard hens are kept per property;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Roosters:** Not allowed, except in a zone that permits agricultural uses. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II(a) s. 1(l)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "the keeping of roosters, except in a zone permitting agricultural uses in the Village of Nakusp" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coop rules:** One coop, in the rear yard, fully enclosed. Not in the required rear or side yard setback. No more than 2 m high and 9 m² in area. At least 3 m from any window or door of a residential building. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II(a) s. 1(j)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "the coop must be located in the rear yard of a lot and must provide a fully enclosed area" … "the coop must not exceed 2 meters in height;" … "the coop must not exceed 9 square meters in total area;" … "the coop must not be located closer that 3 meters from any window or door of a residential building;" … "a single coop for the backyard hens" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit or registration:** None set. Nakusp's bylaw lists no permit, licence or registration for hens. - **Bees:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Other livestock:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013, Part II(a) (added by Bylaw 645-1); setbacks come from Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), s. 1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "the “Animal Control Bylaw No 645, 2013”" … "Consolidated January 15, 2020 to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019" - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part II(a)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - Official wording: "PART II(a) – CONTROL OF BACKYARD HENS" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645]() allows backyard hens in all residential zones except the RM-1 Mobile Home Park zone, if the property has a single-family dwelling or duplex and the owner lives there. Hens are for personal use only. Hens are female chickens at least four months old. Setbacks come from the [Zoning Bylaw No. 729](). ## Good to know - Limit: five hens per property. Roosters are not allowed, except in a zone that permits agricultural uses. - Coop: one coop, in the rear yard, fully enclosed. Not in the required rear or side yard setback. No more than 2 m high and 9 m² in area. At least 3 m from any window or door of a residential building. - No slaughter on the property. No burial of dead hens (dispose of them within 24 hours). No more than 1 cubic metre of composted manure. Store food securely. - Registration: the bylaw lists no permit, licence or registration, and no fee. - Bees: we found no beekeeping rule in the Animal Control or Zoning bylaws. Ask the Village Office at 250-265-3689. - Other livestock: no rule on goats, horses or ducks in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones, and no livestock count rule. The RU-1 zone allows Agriculture and Kennel as principal uses. Ask the Village before buying animals. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) ## Related questions - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/how-many-pets.md) - [Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md) - [Nakusp unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/unsightly-property.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/backyard-chickens.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-chickens.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/backyard-chickens.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/backyard-chickens.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/backyard-chickens.md) - [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5592/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 2 could not be confirmed. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Nakusp RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Nakusp RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard? **Short answer:** In Nakusp, you cannot park an RV on Broadway Street or on any street overnight, and no vehicle may stay on a street over 24 hours without the Chief Administrative Officer's (CAO) permission. The bylaws we read set no limit on storing a licensed RV, boat or trailer on your own lot. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $125 for most street offences ($100 within 14 days; $150 after 28 days). RV used as a residence outside zoning limits: $400. **How long:** An RV may be used as a temporary residence on a lot for up to 21 days between April 1 and October 31. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **On the street:** No RV on Broadway Street, and no RV on any street overnight. No vehicle may stay on a street over 24 hours (or take up overnight abode) without the CAO's permission. No trailer or RV on the travelling part of a street. A parked RV must not be a hazard. On Broadway between Nelson Ave and 8th Ave: 2-hour limit 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No parking on the boat ramp longer than needed to launch or load. - Source: [Traffic, Street and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025, s. 7(1)(i), (1)(xii), (4), (7), (9)-(11)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/32879/) - Official wording: "An Owner or Operator of a Recreational Vehicle must not Park on Broadway Street." … "Owner or Operator of a Recreational Vehicle must not park on any Highway within the" … "Upon any portion of a Highway to take up overnight abode, or for a continuous period of time exceeding 24 hours, without first obtaining" … "A person must not leave parked or permit to be left parked on any Travelling Portion of" … "remain parked on the following Highways for a period of longer than two (2) hours" … "On the Boat Launch ramp for a longer duration of time than required to" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **On your property:** Zoning does not name RVs, boats or trailers for storage on a lot. It bars storing an unlicensed vehicle on a parcel unless it is inside a carport or accessory building, and bars storing wrecked or derelict vehicles and equipment. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.5.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "the storage of any unlicensed vehicle that is not contained within a carport" … "the wrecking or storage of vehicles, equipment or materials in disrepair or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Living in an RV:** On a lot: an RV may be used as a temporary residence for up to 21 days between April 1 and October 31, as an accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-3, RM-1, RU-1 and A-1 (and C-2, C-4, C-5 if the main use is a dwelling). More than 21 days needs a temporary use permit. Never as a permanent dwelling. On public property: no living in a motor vehicle unless the Zoning Bylaw permits. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.29](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "A Recreational Vehicle used as a temporary residence, may be permitted for a" … "maximum twenty-one (21) days during the period of April 1 to October 31, as an" … "accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-3, RM-1, RU-1, and A-1 zones; and in C-2, C-4, and" … "subject to the issuance of a temporary use permit by" … "a Recreational Vehicle are prohibited from being occupied as a permanent dwelling unit on any Parcel of land" - Source: [Traffic, Street and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025, s. 4(14)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/32879/) - Official wording: "A person must not live in a Motor Vehicle on public property within the Village limits" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice $125 each ($100 within 14 days; $150 after 28): RV on Broadway, RV on a street overnight, RV a hazard, RV or trailer on the travelling part of a street, over the time limit, boat ramp overstay, living in a vehicle on public land. RV used as a residence outside zoning limits: $400 ($375; $425). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Traffic 747, 4.14, 7.4, 7.9-7.11](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "4.14 Residing in a motor vehicle $125 $100 $150 No" … "7.4 Parking over permitted time $125 $100 $150 No" … "7.9 Parking a recreational $125 $100 $150 No" … "7.10 Parking a recreational $125 $100 $150 No" … "7.11 Parking a recreational $125 $100 $150 No" … "747, 2025 7.7 (i-vi) Parking a Motor Vehicle on $125 $100 $150 No" … "747, 2025 7.1 (xii) Parking on the boat launch $125 $100 $150 No" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Zoning 729, 3.29](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "trailer as a temporary residence between" … "trailer for more than" … "trailer for a permanent" … "$400.00 $375.00 $425.00 No" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Traffic, Street, and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025 (s. 7); Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (s. 3.5, 3.29) - Source: [Traffic, Street and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025, Title](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/32879/) - Official wording: "Traffic, Street, and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023" … "Consolidated November 2024" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Traffic, Street and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747]() (s. 7) governs parking on Nakusp streets. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 729]() governs what you can keep or live in on a lot. ## Good to know - No RV on Broadway Street, and no RV on any street overnight. - No vehicle may stay on a street over 24 hours, or take up overnight abode, without the CAO's permission. - No trailer or RV on the travelling part of a street. A parked RV must not be a hazard. - On Broadway between Nelson Avenue and 8th Avenue there is a 2-hour limit, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - No parking on the boat ramp longer than needed to launch or load. - On your lot: zoning does not name RVs, boats or trailers. It bars storing an unlicensed vehicle on a parcel unless it is inside a carport or accessory building, and bars storing wrecked or derelict vehicles and equipment. We found no count, size or placement limit for a licensed RV, boat or trailer. - Living in an RV: allowed up to 21 days between April 1 and October 31, as an accessory use in the R-1, R-2, R-3, RM-1, RU-1 and A-1 zones (and C-2, C-4, C-5 if the main use is a dwelling). More than 21 days needs a temporary use permit. Never as a permanent dwelling. On public property, no living in a motor vehicle unless the Zoning Bylaw permits. - Fines: a bylaw notice is $125 each ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 after 28 days) for these street offences, and for living in a vehicle on public land. An RV used as a residence outside zoning limits is $400 ($375; $425). No municipal ticket amounts apply. ## Official forms and pages - [Traffic, Street and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/32879/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) ## Related questions - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) - [Nakusp unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/unsightly-property.md) - [Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md) - [Nakusp secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.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) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Traffic, Street and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/32879/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.json" --- # Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Nakusp? **Short answer:** Nakusp's Good Neighbour Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours. It bans noise that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest or comfort of others at any time. Construction is allowed Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Complaints must be in writing. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 after 28 days); municipal ticket $100. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Online: Bylaw complaint form (written complaints only), https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement ## Key facts - **General rule:** No one may make or allow noise that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of others, on a street or public place (s. 3.1) or from a property (s. 3.2). - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 3.1, 3.2](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) - Official wording: "any noise that disturbs, or tends to disturb, the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person or persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity of that place." … "where the noise or sound disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person on the same property" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Quiet hours:** None set. The Good Neighbour Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. - **Construction hours:** Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Director of Operations can approve other times in writing. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 3.3(e), 3.5(f)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) - Official wording: "before 7:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, or before 9:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, construct, erect," … "if the Director of Operations has provided written approval to carry on that work at those times;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other limits:** Disturbing amplified sound, animal noise audible outside the property, and noisy snow vehicles, boats or motorcycles are banned. Lawn and garden equipment and chainsaws: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. A parked diesel vehicle may not run noisily over 15 minutes from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. No decibel limits. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 3.3(a)-(d), (h), (i)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) - Official wording: "before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, or before 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Sundays." … "own, keep or harbour any animal or bird which calls, cries, barks or makes other noises which are audible outside the property where the animal is kept;" … "operate a parked or stopped diesel vehicle or reefer between 10:00 p.m. and" … "7:00 a.m. in such a way that it produces noise for longer than 15 minutes." … "no person may do the following in a manner that disturbs, or tends to disturb, the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience" … "operate a parked or stopped diesel vehicle or reefer between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such a way that it produces noise for longer than 15 minutes" … "before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, or before 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Sundays" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, business hours:** Village Office, 250.265.3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Complaints must be in writing, by the form on the Bylaw Enforcement page or at the Village Office. - Source: [Contact Us, Main Office](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) - Official wording: "Telephone 250.265.3689" … "Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM" - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Complaints](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) - Official wording: "A complaint can be submitted using the form on this webpage or in the Village Office." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. No official page names a noise contact after hours. - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: noise that disturbs, amplified sound, animal noise, lawn equipment or construction outside the allowed times: $125 each ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Good Neighbour, 3.1-3.3](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "640, 2011 3.1 & 3.2 Cause noise which disturbs 125 100 150 No" … "3.3(d) Operate lawn equipment 125 100 150 No" … "3.3(e) & (f) Construction noise outside 125 100 150 No" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 9](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - Official wording: "Cause noise which disturbs 3.1 and 3.2 $100.00" … "Construction noise outside designated times 3.3(e) & (f) $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated to include Bylaw 753, 2025), Part 3 - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 1.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as the “Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011”" … "CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE BYLAW(S) 753, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Part 3 of the [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640]() says no one may make or allow noise that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of others, on a street or public place or from a property. It sets no fixed quiet hours and no decibel limits, but it does set time limits for some activities. ## Good to know - Construction: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Director of Operations can approve other times in writing. The bylaw does not mention statutory holidays separately. - Lawn and garden equipment and chainsaws: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. - A parked diesel vehicle may not run noisily for over 15 minutes from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. - Also banned: disturbing amplified sound, animal noise audible outside the property, and noisy snow vehicles, boats or motorcycles. - Exempt: Village works, emergency vehicles and work, normal farm practices, trades in commercial and industrial zones, household equipment such as pool pumps, and parades under a permit. - To complain, call the Village Office at 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Complaints must be in writing, using the form on the [Bylaw Enforcement page]() or at the Village Office. No official page names a noise contact after hours. For emergencies call 9-1-1. - Fine: a bylaw notice is $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 after 28 days). A municipal ticket is $100. - Barking dogs are also covered by the Animal Control Bylaw (15 minutes or more). ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) - [Contact Us, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) ## Related questions - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) - [Nakusp unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/unsightly-property.md) - [Nakusp dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Nakusp backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire.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) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/noise-rules.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/noise-rules.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/noise-rules.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/noise-rules.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/noise-rules.md) - [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: Nakusp unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/unsightly-property.json" --- # Nakusp unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Nakusp? **Short answer:** In Nakusp, the Good Neighbour Bylaw says owners and occupiers must not let a property become or stay unsightly. Report it in writing using the form on the Village's Bylaw Enforcement page or at the Village Office. A bylaw notice is $125. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 after 28 days); municipal ticket $100. **How long:** The bylaw gives an owner 7 days to comply after a violation notice. The Village's policy page describes a 30-day deadline. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Online: Bylaw complaint form (written complaints only), https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement ## Key facts - **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must not let a property become or stay unsightly: rubbish, offensive matter, graffiti or discarded material visible from outside; untidy building materials; dead or uncontrolled vegetation; disrepair; derelict vehicles unless enclosed. Also no accumulated brush, weeds, odours, insects or combustible growth, or construction waste once a building permit is issued. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 1.2 "Unsightly"; s. 2.6; s. 2.14](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) - Official wording: "the property to become or remain unsightly;" … "the storage or accumulation of one or more derelict vehicles unless they are stored in an enclosed building or structure." … "the storage, location or accumulation of offensive matter, rubbish, graffiti or discarded material that is visible from another property, a highway or other public place;" … "vegetation that is not maintained and is characterized by uncontrolled growth or is damaged or dead, and that vegetation is visible from another property, a highway or other public place;" … "must not permit the Accumulation of Combustible Growth or Material of any kind" … "where a building permit has been issued by the municipality with regard to the property, cause or permit demolition waste, construction waste or trade waste to accumulate on the property" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to report:** Submit a written complaint (name, civic address, telephone, location and nature of the problem) using the form on the Bylaw Enforcement page or at the Village Office. Priority 2 and 3 complaints need a second complaint from a different household; Priority 1 (safety) needs one. The page does not say which priority covers unsightly property. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Complaints](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) - Official wording: "All complaints must be in written format and include the complainant's name, civic address, telephone number, location of the infraction, and general nature of the potential bylaw contravention." … "A complaint can be submitted using the form on this webpage or in the Village Office." … "Complaints regarding Priority 2 and 3 issues will be investigated after a second complaint from a different household on the same subject matter." … "Priority 1 issues will be investigated after only one complaint." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What happens next:** Bylaw: the Village serves a violation notice on the owner stating what must be fixed and by when; the owner must comply within 7 days. If not, the Village may do the work and bill the owner; unpaid costs are added to property taxes. An owner may appeal to Council in writing at least 72 hours before the deadline. (Sources differ: The Bylaw Enforcement policy page describes a letter with a 30-day compliance deadline; the bylaw says 7 days from the violation notice. The bylaw value is given. Tickets may be issued instead of a violation notice (s. 4.4(b)).) - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 4.4-4.11](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) - Official wording: "An owner who receives a violation notice shall comply with all requirements set out in a violation notice within 7 (seven) days of the date of receiving it." … "the Municipality, by its workers or others, may, at all reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, enter the property and bring about such compliance at a cost" … "then the cost shall be added to and form part of the municipal taxes payable in respect of the property as taxes in arrears." … "may appeal to Council, by giving notice in writing to the Municipal Corporate Officer at least 72 hours prior to any deadline" - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Investigations, Enforcement & Repeat Offenders](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) - Official wording: "bylaw enforcement letter stating the offence, the bylaw provisions, how to rectify the issue, and a 30-day compliance deadline." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 after 28 days; a compliance agreement is available). Municipal ticket: $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Good Neighbour, 2.6(c)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "2.6(c) Permit unsightly property 125 100 150 Yes" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 9](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - Official wording: "Permit unsightly property 2.6(c) $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated to include Bylaw 753, 2025) - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 1.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as the “Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011”" … "CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE BYLAW(S) 753, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640]() says owners and occupiers must not let a property become or stay unsightly. That covers rubbish, offensive matter, graffiti or discarded material visible from outside; untidy building materials; dead or uncontrolled vegetation; disrepair; and derelict vehicles unless enclosed. It also bans accumulated brush, weeds, odours, insects or combustible growth, and construction waste once a building permit is issued. ## Steps 1. Submit a written complaint with your name, civic address, telephone number, and the location and nature of the problem. Use the form on the [Bylaw Enforcement page]() or go to the Village Office, 91 1st Street NW. 2. Priority 2 and 3 complaints are investigated after a second complaint from a different household; Priority 1 (safety) after one. The page does not say which priority covers unsightly property. 3. Under the bylaw the Village serves a violation notice saying what must be fixed and by when. The owner must comply within 7 days. ## Good to know - If the owner does not comply, the Village may do the work and bill the owner. Unpaid costs are added to property taxes. - An owner may appeal to Council in writing at least 72 hours before the deadline. - The Village's policy page describes a letter with a 30-day compliance deadline instead. The bylaw says 7 days, so confirm the deadline on your notice. - Fine: a bylaw notice is $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 after 28 days; a compliance agreement is available). A municipal ticket is $100. The court fine can be up to $10,000 per offence, and each day is a separate offence. - Exempt: farm land of two acres or more for stored materials incidental to farming (75 feet from the highway, screened); screened materials on industrial or commercial land; normal farm practices. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) ## Related questions - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) - [Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md) - [Nakusp backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire.md) - [Nakusp RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/unsightly-property.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/unsightly-property.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/unsightly-property.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/unsightly-property.md) - [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/unsightly-property.md) - [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5605/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Nakusp backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire.json" --- # Nakusp backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Nakusp? **Short answer:** In Nakusp, a campfire does not need a burning permit, but any other open-air fire does. The free permit comes from the Fire Chief or the Village Office, lasts one week, and allows backyard burning only, in daylight. Burning leaves, grass or garbage is not allowed. Fire bans still apply. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Burning permit: free. Without a permit: bylaw notice $100; municipal ticket $100. **How long:** A burning permit lasts one week and can be renewed. Permits are needed year-round. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Fire Chief (Emergency Service Building, 300 8th Ave NW), 250-265-3563 ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** A campfire does not need a burning permit. The bylaw does not define "campfire" or give a size limit; any other open-air fire needs a permit. - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 588, s. 14(a)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5604/) - Official wording: "shall light or start, or knowingly permit or cause to start or ignite any fire, other than a campfire, in the open air" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Burning yard waste:** Allowed with a burning permit, backyard burning only. Permits are needed year-round and last one week (renewable). Daylight hours only; not on Broadway Street between the alleys; fire at least 3 m from combustibles and 30 m from flammable liquids or fuel tanks; no bigger than 1 m square by 1 m high; in a recognized fire pit or on mineral soil; no burning of leaves, grass or garbage. Larger fires need a special permit. - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 588, s. 14(a)-(d)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5604/) - Official wording: "burning permits are required year-round and will be issued for a period of one week" … "back-yard burning only;" … "fire must be at lease 3 meters from any combustible material; and at least 30 meters from" … "fire must be no more than 1 meter square by 1 meter high;" … "no burning of leaves or grass;" … "fires must be either in a recognized fire pit or on mineral soil;" … "All burning shall be done during daylight hours" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** Yes. A burning permit from the Public Safety Officer (the Fire Chief or designate). It is free, from the Village Office or directly from the Fire Chief (Emergency Service Building, 300 8th Ave NW, 250.265.3563). - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 588, s. 1, 14(a)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5604/) - Official wording: "without first obtaining a Burning Permit from the Public Safety Officer" … "‘Public Safety Officer’ means the Fire Chief of his designate" - Source: [Licences & Permits, Fire Permit](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "All fire permits are free; however, they are subject to Fire Bans placed by the Province of BC and our local Fire Chief." … "Permits are available in the Village Office or directly by the Fire Chief." … "T 250.265.3563" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fire bans:** Permits are subject to fire bans placed by the Province of BC and the local Fire Chief. The Public Safety Officer may suspend burning at any time if conditions are unsafe. Provincial bans for the Southeast Fire Centre are linked from the Village's Emergency Services page. - Source: [Licences & Permits, Fire Permit](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "they are subject to Fire Bans placed by the Province of BC and our local Fire Chief." - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 588, s. 14(d)(ix)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5604/) - Official wording: "Public Safety Officer may suspend burning at any time if conditions are deemed to be unsafe;" - Source: [Emergency Services, Fire](https://www.nakusp.com/emergencyservices) - Official wording: "Southeast Fire Centre – Active Fire Bans" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Instead of burning:** Take it to the RDCK Nakusp Transfer Station, 1420 Hot Springs Road. Yard and garden waste is free in May and October only; user fees apply the rest of the year. The Village does not collect brush and garden trimmings at the curb. - Source: [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Nakusp Transfer Station (RDCK Facility Operating Hours)](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) - Official wording: "1420 Hot Springs Road" … "Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: starting a fire without a permit $100 ($75 within 14 days; $125 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100. Court fine up to $200 for a first offence, $1,000 for later ones. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Fire Dept & Fire Reg 14](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "14 Starting a fire without a 100 75 125 No" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 8](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - Official wording: "-Starting fire without permit 14 $100.00" - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 588, s. 17](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5604/) - Official wording: "liable to a fine not exceeding $200 for the first offence and not exceeding $1,000 for each subsequent offence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Nakusp and District Fire Department and Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 588 (2004), s. 14 - Source: [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 588, s. 20](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5604/) - Official wording: "Nakusp and District Fire Department and Fire Regulations Bylaw No.588" … "THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH, 2004" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 588]() does not require a permit for a campfire, but it does not define "campfire" or give a size limit. Any other open-air fire needs a burning permit from the Public Safety Officer (the Fire Chief or designate). The permit is free. ## Steps 1. Get a permit from the Village Office (91 1st Street NW) or directly from the Fire Chief at the Emergency Service Building, 300 8th Ave NW, 250-265-3563. 2. Check the current provincial fire bans for the Southeast Fire Centre, linked from the Village's [Emergency Services page](). 3. Burn only within the permit's rules (below). ## Good to know - Permits are needed year-round and last one week (renewable). Backyard burning only; larger fires need a special permit. - Daylight hours only. Not on Broadway Street between the alleys. - At least 3 m from combustibles and 30 m from flammable liquids or fuel tanks. No bigger than 1 m square by 1 m high, in a recognized fire pit or on mineral soil. - No burning of leaves, grass or garbage. The Waste Control Bylaw No. 500 bans getting rid of waste by burning. - Permits are subject to fire bans placed by the Province and the local Fire Chief, and the Public Safety Officer may suspend burning at any time if conditions are unsafe. - Instead of burning: the Village does not collect brush and garden trimmings at the curb. The RDCK Nakusp Transfer Station, 1420 Hot Springs Road, charges user fees except for yard and garden waste, which is free in May and October only. - Fine without a permit: a bylaw notice is $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days; $125 after 28 days). A municipal ticket is $100. The court fine can be up to $200 for a first offence and $1,000 for later ones. Burning waste is $100 by bylaw notice and by municipal ticket. ## Official forms and pages - [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 588 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5604/) - [Emergency Services, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/emergencyservices) ## Related questions - [Nakusp fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fireworks.md) - [Nakusp yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/yard-waste.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) - [Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/backyard-fire.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/backyard-fire.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-fire.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/backyard-fire.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/backyard-fire.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 588 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5604/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Waste Control Bylaw No. 500 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/5613/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Licences & Permits, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Emergency Services, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/emergencyservices) (read 2026-11-08) - [Resource Recovery Facilities, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: Nakusp fireworks rules question: "Are fireworks allowed in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fireworks/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fireworks.json" --- # Nakusp fireworks rules **Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Nakusp? **Short answer:** Unclear in Nakusp. The Village's page and permit form allow Class 7.2.1 consumer fireworks on private property with an approved permit (applicant 18 or older). But the Fireworks Regulation Bylaw bars setting them off at any time except public displays with written permission, and bans firecrackers. Confirm with the Village Office first. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** No permit fee is stated on the form or the bylaw. Fine: bylaw notice $150; municipal ticket $100. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Setting off fireworks:** The Village page and permit form allow consumer fireworks with an approved permit (applicant 18 or older, private property only). But bylaw s. 4 bars setting off fireworks at any time except public displays with written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. Firecrackers are banned. No dates or hours set. (Sources differ: Bylaw s. 4 bars selling, giving, possessing or setting off low-hazard fireworks "at any time" except for a public display with written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner; the permit form and the Village web page allow individual permits. The wording is unclear.) - Source: [Licences & Permits, Fireworks Permit](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "Fireworks are permitted within the Village of Nakusp with an accompanying approved permit." - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), Permit form (Bylaw 366-2)](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf) - Official wording: "Applicant must be the person supervising the firing of the fireworks; and be 18 years of age or older." … "Fireworks shall be set off only on private property, with the written consent of the property owner being first obtained where necessary." … "No person shall, at any time, sell, give, possess, or set off low-hazard fireworks" … "fireworks may be sold to and discharged by any person or organization conducting a public display" - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), s. 3](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf) - Official wording: "Fire Crackers, as defined under Section 2, be banned from the Village of Nakusp." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Selling fireworks:** Not allowed. Firecrackers may not be sold. Low-hazard fireworks may be sold only to a person or group putting on a public display with the written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), s. 3, 4, 4(a)](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall be in possession of, sell, or set off Fire Crackers." … "fireworks may be sold to and discharged by any person or organization conducting a public display if such public display is held with the written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What counts as fireworks:** "Fireworks" means non-explosive fireworks; "Fire Crackers" means the explosive type. Covered: low-hazard Class 7.2.1 fireworks such as showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles and volcanoes. Excluded: sparklers, Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns. - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), s. 2, 4](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf) - Official wording: "‘Fireworks’ means non-explosive fireworks and ‘Fire Crackers’ means explosive type fireworks." … "such as firework showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles, volcanoes, but excluding sparkers, Christmas Crackers and caps for toy guns" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** Apply with the Village's Fireworks Permit form (Class 7.2.1 consumer fireworks). The applicant must be 18 or older. The Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner must approve before firing; the Village sends copies to the RCMP. - Source: [Licences & Permits, Fireworks Permit](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "- Fireworks Bylaw -> https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf - Firework Permit -> https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/Fillable%20Firworks%20application%20366-2.pdf - Memorial Bench & Picnic Table Policy -> https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/GAP4%20-%20Bench%20Policy%20-%20January%202019.pdf" - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), Permit form](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf) - Official wording: "Application must be submitted to and approved by the LAFC, prior to firing of the fireworks." … "COPIES TO BE SENT TO THE RCMP, BY THE VILLAGE" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: illegally selling or setting off fireworks $150 ($125 within 14 days; $175 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100. Court fine up to $500. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Fireworks 4](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "Illegally selling/setting off 150 125 175 No" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 4](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - Official wording: "Selling/setting off fireworks out of Season 4 $100.00" - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), s. 6](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf) - Official wording: "to a fine of not more than $500." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010, including Bylaws 366-1 and 366-2) - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), s. 1](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf) - Official wording: "Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No.366, 1988" … "CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE 366-1 & 366-2, 2010" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village's [Licences & Permits page]() and its [Fireworks Permit form]() allow Class 7.2.1 consumer fireworks with an approved permit, for private property, with an applicant who is 18 or older. The [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366]() says otherwise: it bars selling, giving, possessing or setting off low-hazard fireworks "at any time", except for a public display with the written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. Because the wording is unclear, confirm with the Village Office before buying or firing any. ## Steps 1. Call the Village Office at 250-265-3689 and ask whether a permit will be approved. 2. If so, complete the Fireworks Permit form. The applicant must be the person supervising the firing, and 18 or older. 3. The Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner must approve before firing. The Village sends copies to the RCMP. ## Good to know - Covered: showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles and volcanoes. Not covered: sparklers, Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns. - Firecrackers (the explosive type) are banned and may not be sold. - Low-hazard fireworks may be sold only to a person or group putting on a public display with written permission. - The bylaw sets no dates or hours. - Fine: a bylaw notice is $150 ($125 if paid within 14 days; $175 after 28 days). A municipal ticket is $100. The court fine can be up to $500. ## Official forms and pages - [Fireworks Permit form, Class 7.2.1 consumer fireworks (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/Fillable%20Firworks%20application%20366-2.pdf) - [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf) ## Related questions - [Nakusp backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire.md) - [Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) - [Nakusp unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/unsightly-property.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fireworks.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/fireworks.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/fireworks.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/fireworks.md) - [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/fireworks.md) - [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/fireworks.md) ## Sources - [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fireworks Permit form, Class 7.2.1 consumer fireworks (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/Fillable%20Firworks%20application%20366-2.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Licences & Permits, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fireworks/_ --- --- title: Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.json" --- # Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work **Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Nakusp? **Short answer:** Nakusp uses two ticket systems. Bylaw notices have set amounts, usually $25 less if paid within 14 days and $25 more after 28 days. Municipal tickets have one amount, mostly $100. Examples of bylaw notices: unlicensed dog $100, noise $125, dog at large $200. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Bylaw notice examples: unlicensed dog $100; dog at large $200; noise $125; unsightly property $125; parking offence $125; watering outside permitted times $150; business without a licence $200; fence over 2.13 m or short-term rental without a licence $400. Municipal tickets are mostly $100. **How long:** To dispute a bylaw notice, pay or ask for adjudication within 14 calendar days of receiving it. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Municipal Hall), 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **How tickets work:** Two systems. Bylaw notices (Bylaw 694) have set penalties with early and late amounts and can be disputed through the Village's screening officer and adjudication. Municipal ticket information (Bylaw 684) tickets have one amount. Bylaw enforcement officers include RCMP members, bylaw enforcement officers, licensing and building inspectors and animal control officers. Enforcement is complaint-based; the Village tries education and a letter first. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Part 10; s. 4.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "Special constables, officers, members or constables of the R.C.M.P.;" … "The bylaw and bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw, may be dealt with by bylaw notice." - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), s. 1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - Official wording: "The bylaws listed in Column 2 of Schedule 1 to this Bylaw may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed by regulation under the Community Charter." - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Intro](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) - Official wording: "operates its bylaw enforcement practices on a complaint-based approach." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Common fines:** Bylaw notice: unlicensed dog $100; dog at large $200; noise $125; unsightly property $125; parking offence $125; watering outside permitted times $150; business without a licence $200; fence over 2.13 m or operating a short-term rental without a licence $400. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Animal Control, Good Neighbour, Traffic, Water Conservation, Business Licence](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "1(a)(1) Dog without a License 100 75 125 No" … "640, 2011 3.1 & 3.2 Cause noise which disturbs 125 100 150 No" … "2.6(c) Permit unsightly property 125 100 150 Yes" … "747, 2025 7.1 (ii) Parking in "No Parking" $125 $100 $150 No" … "Watering outside of" … "Failure to obtain a business" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Zoning 729, 3.3.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "$400.00 $375.00 $425.00 Yes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Paying early:** Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice and the lower early-payment amount in Column A2 applies (usually $25 less, e.g. $100 on a $125 notice). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Part 5, s. 5.1.2](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "If received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the notice, is the Early Payment" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Paying late:** If more than 28 days after receiving the notice, the late-payment amount in Column A3 applies (usually $25 more, e.g. $150 on a $125 notice). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Part 5, s. 5.1.3](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "If more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 calendar days of receiving the notice, either pay or ask for adjudication on the notice form, delivered in person or by mail to the Village (91 1st Street NW). You cannot dispute after 14 days. A screening officer may offer a compliance agreement (up to 50% off, for listed offences, up to one year). An unsuccessful dispute adds a $25 fee. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Part 6; s. 7.2, 7.5, 9.3](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "A person who receives a bylaw notice must, within 14 calendar days of the date" … "no person may dispute the notice after 14 calendar days of" … "must pay the Village an additional fee of $25 for" … "The maximum duration of a compliance agreement is one year." … "The location and civic address of the Registry is 91 1st Street N.W. Nakusp, BC." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated July 2025); Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Part 12](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "This by-law may be cited for all purposes as the “Village of Nakusp Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 694, 2020.”" … "CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE: 705, 718, 722, 730, 748, & 754 2025" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), s. 5](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as "Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 684, 2018"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Nakusp has two systems. Bylaw notices under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 694]() have set penalties with early and late amounts and can be disputed through the Village's screening officer and adjudication. Municipal ticket information tickets under the [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684]() have one amount. Enforcement officers include RCMP members, bylaw enforcement officers, licensing and building inspectors and animal control officers. Enforcement is complaint-based, and the Village tries education and a letter first. ## Good to know - Pay within 14 days of receiving a bylaw notice and the lower early amount applies (usually $25 less). More than 28 days after, the late amount applies (usually $25 more). Municipal tickets have no early-payment amount. - Examples of full bylaw notice amounts: unlicensed dog $100; dog at large $200; noise $125; unsightly property $125; parking offence $125; watering outside permitted times $150; business without a licence $200; fence over 2.13 m or operating a short-term rental without a licence $400. Municipal ticket amounts are mostly $100. See each bylaw's answer for the full schedule. - Dispute: within 14 calendar days of receiving the notice, either pay or ask for adjudication on the notice form, delivered in person or by mail to the Village (91 1st Street NW). You cannot dispute after 14 days. - A screening officer may offer a compliance agreement (up to 50% off, for listed offences, up to one year). - An unsuccessful dispute adds a $25 fee. - Where both schedules list an offence, the amounts can differ, so check your ticket's number against the [Bylaw Enforcement page]() or call 250-265-3689. ## Official forms and pages - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) ## Related questions - [Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md) - [Nakusp dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence.md) - [Nakusp unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/unsightly-property.md) - [Nakusp watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/water-restrictions.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/bylaw-fines.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/bylaw-fines.md) - [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/bylaw-fines.md) - [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/bylaw-fines.md) ## Sources - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13964/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/bylawenforcement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines/_ --- --- title: "Nakusp business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Nakusp, and how do I get one?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence.json" --- # Nakusp business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Nakusp, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes. Every business operating in the Village of Nakusp, resident or not, needs a valid licence for each business. Most pay $125 a year. Apply in writing at the Village Office, 91 1st Street NW, or from the Village website, and pay the fee. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Most businesses $125 a year. Professional office $125 plus $25 per practitioner; restaurant or pub $125; home occupation $100; short-term rental $300 per unit; non-profit and youth-owned: no charge. $25 off total fees of $100 or more if paid by December 31 of the year before. **How long:** A licence runs from issue to December 31. Renew and pay by the last business day in February. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC - Phone: Village Office, 250.265.3689 - Online: Licences and Permits, Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Every business, resident or non-resident, operating in the Village needs a valid licence for each business. Not needed for a concert or exhibition whose proceeds go entirely to a local non-profit society. Youth-owned businesses must still apply but pay nothing; non-profits pay no charge. - Source: [Licences and Permits, Business Licences](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) - Official wording: "The Village of Nakusp requires resident and non-resident businesses operating within our boundaries to hold a valid and current business licence." - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 3](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "A person who carries out business transactions within the Village must apply for, obtain," … "A business licence is not required for a performance, concert, exhibition or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Most businesses: $125 a year. Examples: professional office $125 plus $25 per practitioner; restaurant or pub $125; home occupation $100; short-term rental $300 per unit; non-profit and youth: no charge. $25 off total fees of $100 or more if paid by December 31 of the year before. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "ALL OTHER BUSINESSES $125" … "Non-profit organizations (subject to request by the" … "Early Business License Fee" … "$25 discount off total" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Apply in writing on the application from the Village Office or website, and pay the fee. For a new location, a change in business use or taking over a commercial space, RDCK Building Department occupancy approval may be required first. A fire inspection is required within the first year. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 3(1); s. 4(10); s. 19(1)](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "A person applying for a business licence must apply in writing, using the application" … "Any change of Occupancy of a Premises requires approval from the Regional District" … "Every new business must have a Fire Inspection completed within the first year of" - Source: [Change of Occupancy Business Licence, Notice](https://www.nakusp.com/changeofoccupancybusinesslicence) - Official wording: "Where RDCK approval is necessary, it must be obtained before a business licence can be issued." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** A licence runs from issue to December 31. The Village mails renewal notices; renew and pay by the last business day in February. Renewals paid in full by December 31 get the early-payment discount if the fee is $100 or more. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 4(7); s. 6](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "A license is valid from the day issued until December 31st of that year." … "The Village sends out business licence renewal notices to all existing" … "on or before the last business day in February." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Inter-community licence:** None set. No inter-community licence is offered. - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: failing to obtain a business licence $200 ($150 within 14 days; $250 after 28 days); failing to display it $100 ($50; $150). Operating while suspended $300. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Business Licence 3.2, 4.5, 8.4](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "Failure to obtain a business" … "Failure to display business" … "Carrying on business while" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024 (consolidated to include Bylaw 767, 2026) - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, Title](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Business License Bylaw No. 734, 2024" … "CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE BYLAW 734 & 767, 2026." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the Village's [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf), every business, resident or non-resident, operating in the Village needs a valid licence for each business. "Business" excludes sales delivered entirely from outside the Village by courier, mail or virtually. A concert or exhibition whose proceeds go entirely to a local non-profit society needs none. Youth-owned businesses must still apply but pay nothing; non-profits pay no charge. Fees are in [Schedule 8 of the Fees and Charges Bylaw](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/). ## Steps 1. For a new location, a change in business use or taking over a commercial space, RDCK Building Department occupancy approval may be required first. 2. Apply in writing on the application from the Village Office or website, and pay the fee. The licence is valid only when issued and paid. 3. Arrange a fire inspection, required within the first year. 4. Each year the Village mails renewal notices. Renew and pay by the last business day in February. ## Good to know - Renewals paid in full by December 31 get the early-payment discount if the fee is $100 or more. - No inter-community licence is offered. - Bylaw notice for failing to obtain a licence: $200 ($150 within 14 days; $250 after 28 days). Failing to display it: $100 ($50; $150). Operating while suspended: $300. - The fee and fine schedules still cite Business Licence Bylaw 715, which Bylaw 734 repealed. Confirm current amounts with the Village Office, 250.265.3689. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024 (PDF)](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - [Licences and Permits, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) ## Related questions - [Nakusp home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/home-based-business.md) - [Nakusp short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/short-term-rental.md) - [Nakusp zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nakusp bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licence.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/business-licence.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/business-licence.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/business-licence.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/business-licence.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Licences and Permits, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/licences-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Change of Occupancy Business Licence, Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/changeofoccupancybusinesslicence) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Nakusp home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Nakusp sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/home-based-business.json" --- # Nakusp home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Nakusp? **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. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Nakusp, https://www.nakusp.com) **Cost:** Business licence $100 a year, or $30 for a 3-month period per calendar year. $25 off total fees of $100 or more if paid by December 31 of the year before. **How long:** No official page we read states a processing time. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC - Phone: Village Office, 250.265.3689 ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes. Home occupation is an accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-3, RM-1, A-1, RU-1, C-2 and C-5. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 6.1.2(b), 6.2.2(b), 6.6.2(b)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - 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:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes. A business licence is required. Fee: $100 a year, or $30 for a 3-month period per calendar year. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 17](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "obtain a Business Licence." - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "Carrying on a business within the primary dwelling unit in $100" … "As above but for a period of 3 months per calendar year $30" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** 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. 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. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.11.1(a)-(g)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - 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" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Businesses not allowed:** Stable, 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. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.11.1(f); 3.25.1(c)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - 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." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024), s. 3.11; Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, s. 17 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023" … "Consolidated November 2024" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.11](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "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" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, Title](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Business License Bylaw No. 734, 2024" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 729](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (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](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) (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 - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024 (PDF)](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) ## Related questions - [Nakusp business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence.md) - [Nakusp zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nakusp short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/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) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/home-based-business.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/home-based-business.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/home-based-business.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/home-based-business.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/home-based-business.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Village of Nakusp (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Nakusp. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Nakusp short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Nakusp?" place: Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/nakusp category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/short-term-rental.json" --- # Nakusp short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Nakusp? **Short answer:** Yes, in most residential zones and several commercial ones, one per parcel. In Nakusp you need a Village business licence ($300 per unit a year, with a fire inspection) and registration in the Province's short-term rental registry. Nakusp is exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Village business licence $300 per unit. Provincial registry $100 a year for the host's principal residence, $450 for a secondary unit. **How long:** No official page we read states a processing time. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 91 1st Street NW, Nakusp, BC - Phone: Village Office, 250.265.3689 - Online: Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-3, RU-1, C-1, C-2, C-5 and LD-1, one per parcel. In R-1, R-2 and RU-1 another dwelling on the parcel must be occupied long-term. C-1 and LD-1 allow up to 90 days a year. Not on a parcel with a B&B, hotel or tourist accommodation. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.24.1; 6.1.2(b); 6.1.8(b); 6.7.7(a)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "A maximum of one short-term rental is permitted on a Parcel." … "A short-term rental may not operate on the same Parcel where a Bed and" … "v) Short-Term Rental" … "and only if the parcel contains another dwelling unit that is occupied long-" … "maximum of 90 days per calendar year, provided the Dwelling Unit is" … "A Short-Term Rental shall only be permitted to operate in any Single Detached Dwelling for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year" … "A Short-Term Rental shall be permitted to operate in any Dwelling Unit for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year" … "A short-term rental may not operate on the same Parcel where a Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Tourist Accommodation is operating." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes. A business licence is required; the short-term rental fee is $300 per unit, with an annual fire inspection. Post an image of the licence on every listing. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 16(1), (4); s. 19(2)](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "A person must obtain a valid Business Licence to operate a Short-Term Rental." … "must post an image of the valid business licence issued by the Village on the person's means of advertisement and booking platform" … "Short-Term Rentals" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) - Official wording: "SHORT TERM VACTION Annual Fire Inspection required $300 per unit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Provincial registration:** Yes. Hosts must register each unit with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry for stays under 90 consecutive days; fee $100 a year for the host's principal residence, $450 for a secondary unit. Nakusp is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement (list as of June 1, 2026). - Source: [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Provincial registration; exempt list](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Each short-term rental unit requires its own registration number." … "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days" … "Communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement:" … "Montrose Nakusp New Denver New Hazelton" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Operating rules:** One short-term rental per parcel; parking 1 space per sleeping unit; licence image on every listing; yearly fire inspection by June 30; follow the Zoning Bylaw. In C-1 or LD-1, state the 90 days of availability on the licence application. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 16(2)-(4); s. 19(2)](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "A person operating a Short-Term Rental in a C1 or LD1 Zone of the Zoning Bylaw must" … "provide the 90 days for which their Short-Term Rental will be available" … "The following existing businesses must have a Fire Inspection completed each year; no" … "later than June 30th:" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Table 2; s. 3.24.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Bed and Breakfast, Short-term rental 1 per sleeping unit" … "A maximum of one short-term rental is permitted on a Parcel." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: operating a short-term rental without a business licence $400 ($375 within 14 days; $425 after 28 days); also $400 for more than one per parcel, or breaching Section 6 or parking rules. Failure to obtain a business licence is $200. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Zoning 729, 3.24.1](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "Operating a Short-" … "Term Rental without a $400.00 $375.00 $425.00 No" … "Operating more than" … "one Short-Term" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Business Licence 3.2](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) - Official wording: "Failure to obtain a business" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024 (s. 16); Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024) (s. 3.24 and Section 6) - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, Title](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Business License Bylaw No. 734, 2024" … "CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE BYLAW 734 & 767, 2026." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023" … "Consolidated November 2024" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 729](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) allows a short-term rental as an accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-3, RU-1, C-1, C-2, C-5 and LD-1, one per parcel. In R-1, R-2 and RU-1, another dwelling on the parcel must be occupied long-term. C-1 and LD-1 allow up to 90 days a year. It is not allowed on a parcel with a bed and breakfast, hotel or tourist accommodation. The bylaw has no principal-residence rule. The Village's [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) (s. 16) also applies. The Province requires registration too. ## Steps 1. Check that your zone allows it (Section 6 of the Zoning Bylaw). 2. Apply for a Village business licence and pay $300 per unit. In C-1 or LD-1, state the 90 days of availability on the application. 3. Arrange the annual fire inspection, due by June 30. 4. Register each unit with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry (stays under 90 consecutive days): $100 a year for your principal residence, $450 for a secondary unit. 5. Post an image of the licence on every listing. ## Good to know - Parking: 1 space per sleeping unit. - Nakusp is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement (list as of June 1, 2026). - Bylaw notice for operating without a business licence: $400 ($375 within 14 days; $425 after 28 days). Also $400 for more than one per parcel, or breaching Section 6 or parking rules. Failure to obtain a business licence is $200. - No guest or bedroom limit and no local-contact requirement was found. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024 (PDF)](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) ## Related questions - [Nakusp business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence.md) - [Nakusp home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/home-based-business.md) - [Nakusp secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.md) - [Nakusp zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/short-term-rental.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/short-term-rental.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/short-term-rental.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/short-term-rental.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/short-term-rental.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026 (PDF), Village of Nakusp](https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2026-10/Business%20Licence%20Bylaw%20No.%20734%2C%202024%20-%20Consolidated%20September%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Village of Nakusp (consolidated November 2024)](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/15437/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/13954/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Village of Nakusp](https://nakusp.civicweb.net/document/7413/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. 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