# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for New Denver --- title: "New Denver building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit in New Denver, and how do I apply?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Building, renovating and your property owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Central Kootenay sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit.json" --- # New Denver building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit in New Denver, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** For construction or renovation in New Denver, start at the Village Office. Village staff and the regional district’s building official review the application. Check the Village building bylaw for exemptions before starting work. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Kootenay, https://www.rdck.ca) **How long:** The Village estimates 6–8 weeks for application review and approval. Incomplete forms or missing information can delay the decision. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, permit applications and inspection bookings, 115 Slocan Avenue, New Denver - Email: Village Office, office@newdenver.ca - Phone: Regional building official, Nakusp office, 250-265-4111 ## Key facts - **Needed for:** New buildings, alterations, reconstruction, demolition, moving buildings and changes of occupancy fall under the Village building bylaw. New solid-fuel appliances and chimneys are also covered. - Source: [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595, Section 5.1, scope and exemptions](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) - Official wording: "5.1.2 the design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and structures, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy and change of occupancy of existing buildings and structures; 5.1.3 the installation of a new or used solid fuel burning appliance, certified by a recognized agency; 5.1.4 a newly installed new metal chimney certified by a recognized agency; 5.1.5 a newly constructed masonry chimney." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Not needed for:** The Village exempts buildings or structures under 9.33 m² and unroofed decks no higher than 600 mm above grade. Retaining structures under 1.5 m are also exempt under this bylaw. - Source: [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595, Section 5.2.2–5.2.4, local exemptions](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) - Official wording: "5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to 5.2.1 buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein; 5.2.2 buildings or structures less than 9.33 square meters (100 sq. ft.). 5.2.3 retaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height; 5.2.4 decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2 ft.);" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **How to apply:** Get the form from the Village Office and submit it there. The owner may apply or appoint a representative in writing. The appointed representative must sign the application. - Source: [New Denver Building Permit Guide, Obtaining a building permit](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) - Official wording: "OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT Applications for a Building Permit can be made by the legal owner of a property. If you as the owner wish to appoint a representative or agent to act on your behalf with respect to a construction project, you must complete and sign an Owner’s Representative form (available from the Village Office). The appointed owner’s representative must also sign the building permit application form. 2If your project requires a building permit, you are required to do the following:  Complete the Building Permit application form (copies available at the Village Office);  Submit the following information to the Village Office: TITLE SEARCH A current copy of your Title Search is required, dated within 30 days of the date of application and a copy of any and all covenants. The Village of New Denver can obtain" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **What to submit:** For a standard building, include the owner-signed application and undertaking, a title search no more than 30 days old with referenced covenants, the intended use and a site plan. Check the other plan requirements for the project with the regional district. - Source: [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595, Section 10.1, standard buildings](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) - Official wording: "10.1 An application for a building permit with respect to a standard building must 10.1.1 be made on the form provided by the Village and signed by the owner making the application, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 10.1.2 be accompanied by the owner’s acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings made in the form provided by the Village, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 10.1.3 include a copy of a title search, accompanied by referenced covenants, made within 30 days of the date of the application; 10.1.4 state the intended use of the building; 10.1.5 include a site plan showing 10.1.5.1 the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered subdivision plan; 10.1.5.2 the legal description and civic address of the parcel; 10.1.5.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and setback requirements when required by the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Processing time:** The Village estimates 6–8 weeks for application review and approval. Incomplete forms or missing information can delay the decision. - Source: [New Denver Building Permit Guide, Approval process](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) - Official wording: "4APPROVAL PROCESS Once your completed application and information is submitted, your application will be reviewed by Village staff and the Building Official and the permit fee will be calculated. Please note: the application review and approval process may take 6 to 8 weeks. You will be notified once your building permit is approved. Your application may be rejected or its approval delayed if the form is incomplete or there is missing information." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Inspections:** Call the Village Office at least 72 hours before the requested inspection. Give the permit number, site address, owner’s name and inspection type. - Source: [New Denver Building Permit Guide, Building inspections, stages and appointment booking](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) - Official wording: "BUILDING INSPECTIONS ‐ STAGES Building inspections are required by the Building Official at the following stages of construction for Single-Family Dwellings, Multiple Residential buildings; Commercial, Industrial and Institutional buildings; and for Additions to any of the above. When you are ready for an inspection please call the Village Office to book an appointment. Please give at least 72 hours prior notice of the date upon which an inspection is requested. Permit number, building site address, owner’s name and type of inspection required must be quoted when requesting inspections." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Contact:** Submit through the Village Office, 115 Slocan Avenue, office@newdenver.ca. The Village guide lists the regional building official’s Nakusp office at 250-265-4111. - Source: [New Denver Building Permit Guide, Contact information and application requirements](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) - Official wording: "CONTACT INFORMATION RDCK Building Official: Dan Siminoff Email: dsiminoff@rdck.bc.ca Phone (Nakusp Office): 250‐265‐4111 New Denver Office Hours: Thursdays Mail: PO Box 40 (115 Slocan Avenue), New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Email: office@newdenver.ca" … "2If your project requires a building permit, you are required to do the following:  Complete the Building Permit application form (copies available at the Village Office);  Submit the following information to the Village Office: TITLE SEARCH A current copy of your Title Search is required, dated within 30 days of the date of" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Bylaw:** Village of New Denver Building Bylaw No. 595, as amended. - Source: [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595, Building Bylaw No. 595, sections 5.1–5.2](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) - Official wording: "THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER BYLAW NO. 595 & Amendments thereto A bylaw to regulate building in the Village of New Denver" … "5.1.2 the design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and structures, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy and change of occupancy of existing buildings and structures; 5.1.3 the installation of a new or used solid fuel burning appliance, certified by a recognized agency; 5.1.4 a newly installed new metal chimney certified by a recognized agency; 5.1.5 a newly constructed masonry chimney. 5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to 5.2.1 buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein; 5.2.2 buildings or structures less than 9.33 square meters (100 sq. ft.). 5.2.3 retaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height; 5.2.4 decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2 ft.);" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Describe the work in terms of what will change. An addition, an alteration inside an existing building and a change in how a space is used can raise different permitting questions at the same address. Get the form from the Village Office and submit it there. The owner may apply or appoint a representative in writing. The appointed representative must sign the application. ## Steps 1. Use the application guidance in [New Denver Building Permit Guide (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf). List the work planned for each part of the building. Identify existing construction and what you propose to add, remove or enclose. 2. Check the application instructions for that type of project. Ask which drawings, approvals and inspection stages apply before scheduling work that would conceal it. 3. For a standard building, include the owner-signed application and undertaking, a title search no more than 30 days old with referenced covenants, the intended use and a site plan. Check the other plan requirements for the project with the regional district. ## Good to know - Call the Village Office at least 72 hours before the requested inspection. Give the permit number, site address, owner’s name and inspection type. - The Village estimates 6–8 weeks for application review and approval. Incomplete forms or missing information can delay the decision. - Submit through the Village Office, 115 Slocan Avenue, office@newdenver.ca. The Village guide lists the regional building official’s Nakusp office at 250-265-4111. - Keep a copy of the plans you submitted. If the scope changes, describe the change to the permit office before relying on the original instructions. - Read the applicable provisions in [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf). ## What you'll need - For a standard building, include the owner-signed application and undertaking, a title search no more than 30 days old with referenced covenants, the intended use and a site plan. Check the other plan requirements for the project with the regional district. ## Official forms and pages - [New Denver Building Permit Guide (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) - [Village building permit application](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/forms/) ## Related questions - [New Denver building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit-fees.md) - [New Denver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [New Denver Building Permit Guide (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Village forms, New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/forms/) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "New Denver fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a fence permit in New Denver, and how high can my fence be?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/fence-rules.json" --- # New Denver fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a fence permit in New Denver, and how high can my fence be? **Short answer:** New Denver’s posted zoning bylaw allows a landscape screen made of fencing or walls up to 2 metres high anywhere on the parcel. Section 4.8 has separate rules for hedges and trellises. Check later amendments with the Village before building. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 ## Key facts - **Permit:** Not confirmed. Checked VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER; not found there. - **Height, front yard:** A landscape screen made of a fence or wall up to 2 m high may stand on any part of the parcel, including the front. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, Zoning Bylaw, section 4.8.2](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "4.8 Landscape Screening and Fences Landscape screening and fences are subject to the following regulations: .1 Landscape screens comprised of evergreen hedges may be sited on any portion of a parcel without a height limit. .2 Landscape screens comprised of fences and/or walls not exceeding a height of 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) may be sited on any portion of a parcel." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Height, side and rear yards:** A fence or wall used as a landscape screen may be up to 2 m high anywhere on the parcel. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, Zoning Bylaw, section 4.8.2](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "4.8 Landscape Screening and Fences Landscape screening and fences are subject to the following regulations: .1 Landscape screens comprised of evergreen hedges may be sited on any portion of a parcel without a height limit. .2 Landscape screens comprised of fences and/or walls not exceeding a height of 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) may be sited on any portion of a parcel." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** Not confirmed. Checked VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER; not found there. - **Other rules:** New Denver’s posted zoning bylaw allows a landscape screen made of fencing or walls up to 2 metres high anywhere on the parcel. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, PDF p. 18](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: ".2 Landscape screens comprised of fences and/or walls not exceeding a height of 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) may be sited on any portion of a parcel." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, published consolidation to January 2019. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW No. 612, 2007" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Sketch the lot before choosing a fence height. Show the street, the front of the building, each length of proposed fence and any intersection or driveway near it. The same fence can cross more than one regulated area. A landscape screen made of a fence or wall up to 2 m high may stand on any part of the parcel, including the front. ## Steps 1. Check the fence provisions in [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf). Find the rule for each segment and the point from which height is measured. Mark where a segment changes from one yard or regulated area to another. 2. For a corner lot, also check visibility requirements. If the site slopes or the fence sits on a retaining wall, describe that to the planning office before ordering panels. 3. New Denver’s bylaws and mapping page links to the regional public map and the Village zoning bylaw. ## Good to know - Include any gates, screens or changes in material on your sketch. Ask planning to identify the applicable clause if it is unclear where a limit changes. - For a question about which yard the fence crosses and whether the corner has a sightline requirement, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. A sketch showing the street, house and proposed fence will help identify which limits you need. ## Related questions - [New Denver secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/secondary-suite.md) - [New Denver zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fence-rules.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/fence-rules.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Village Office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Bylaws, Policies, Mapping - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/bylaws-planning-documents/) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: New Denver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in New Denver?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # New Denver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in New Denver? **Short answer:** In New Denver, the Village building bylaw exempts buildings and structures under 9.33 m² and unroofed decks no higher than 600 mm above grade. A shed at 9.33 m² does not qualify for the size exemption. Check zoning separately. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) ## Key facts - **Sheds:** A shed with an area less than 9.33 m² qualifies for the Village size exemption. At exactly 9.33 m² the exemption does not apply. - Source: [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595, Section 5.2.2, buildings and structures](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) - Official wording: "5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to 5.2.1 buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein; 5.2.2 buildings or structures less than 9.33 square meters (100 sq. ft.). 5.2.3 retaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height; 5.2.4 decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2 ft.);" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Decks:** An unroofed deck is exempt if its elevation above grade does not exceed 600 mm. The exemption includes exactly 600 mm. - Source: [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595, Section 5.2.4, unroofed decks](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) - Official wording: "5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to 5.2.1 buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein; 5.2.2 buildings or structures less than 9.33 square meters (100 sq. ft.). 5.2.3 retaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height; 5.2.4 decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2 ft.);" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Garages and carports:** For an accessory garage or carport the Village size exemption applies only below 9.33 m². The Village guide names garages and carports as examples. - Source: [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595, Building Bylaw section 5.2.2 and Village permit guide, accessory buildings](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) - Official wording: "5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to 5.2.1 buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein; 5.2.2 buildings or structures less than 9.33 square meters (100 sq. ft.). 5.2.3 retaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height; 5.2.4 decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2 ft.);" - Source: [New Denver Building Permit Guide, Building Bylaw section 5.2.2 and Village permit guide, accessory buildings](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) - Official wording: " Construct a new home  Construct a new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed with an area of 100 square feet or larger" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Zoning limits:** Build an accessory structure only after or at the same time as its principal building. An attached accessory structure must meet the principal building rules. In R1 and R2, a detached accessory building may have up to 75 m² of gross floor area. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, Zoning Bylaw No. 612, section 4.17](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "4.17 Accessory Buildings and Structures .1 No accessory building, structure or use shall be permitted on any parcel unless the principal building to which the building, structure or use is an accessory has been erected or will be erected simultaneously with the accessory building, structure or use. .2 Where an accessory building or structure is attached to the principal building, it shall be considered part of the principal building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of the Bylaw applicable to principal buildings. .3 In a R1 or R2 zone, an accessory building shall not exceed a gross floor area of 75 m2(800 sq. ft.)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Bylaw:** Village of New Denver Building Bylaw No. 595, as amended. - Source: [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595, Title and section 5.2, exemptions](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) - Official wording: "THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER BYLAW NO. 595 & Amendments thereto A bylaw to regulate building in the Village of New Denver" … "5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to 5.2.1 buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein; 5.2.2 buildings or structures less than 9.33 square meters (100 sq. ft.). 5.2.3 retaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height; 5.2.4 decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2 ft.); 5.2.5 existing metal or masonry chimneys;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Describe exactly what you are building. A storage shed, a roofed carport, an enclosed garage and an elevated or covered deck do different things, even when they have the same footprint. For an accessory garage or carport the Village size exemption applies only below 9.33 m². The Village guide names garages and carports as examples. ## Steps 1. Check your proposed structure against [New Denver Building Permit Guide (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf). Measure the footprint and height. For a deck, also record the height above ground and whether the work adds a roof or enclosure. 2. Draw the structure in relation to the home, lot lines and other buildings. Compare the design with both the permit threshold and the rules for siting it on the lot. ## Good to know - An unroofed deck is exempt if its elevation above grade does not exceed 600 mm. The exemption includes exactly 600 mm. - A shed with an area less than 9.33 m² qualifies for the Village size exemption. At exactly 9.33 m² the exemption does not apply. - Build an accessory structure only after or at the same time as its principal building. An attached accessory structure must meet the principal building rules. In R1 and R2, a detached accessory building may have up to 75 m² of gross floor area. - If you later connect the structure to the house, enclose it or change its intended use, ask the permit office about that revised design. - Read the applicable provisions in [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) and [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf). ## Related questions - [New Denver building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit.md) - [New Denver building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit-fees.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) - [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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [New Denver Building Permit Guide (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Bylaws, Policies, Mapping - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/bylaws-planning-documents/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Consolidated Building Bylaw No. 595 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Consolidated-Building-Bylaw-595-670.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) _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 New Denver. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: New Denver building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost in New Denver?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Building, renovating and your property owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Central Kootenay sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit-fees.json" --- # New Denver building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost in New Denver? **Short answer:** New Denver uses the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s building permit fees. Its Schedule A starts at $100 and uses the declared or assessed construction value. Ask the building official to confirm the charge for your project. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Kootenay, https://www.rdck.ca) **Cost:** The base fee in Schedule A is $100 for construction valued from $1 to $1,000. New Denver requires the RDCK plan-check deposit only for complex buildings. The regional schedule lists $200 for multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional projects. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, pay building permit fees, 115 Slocan Avenue, New Denver ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** The base fee in Schedule A is $100 for construction valued from $1 to $1,000. - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, PDF p. 1](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "A. BUILDING PERMIT FEES Fee for construction value (declared or assessed) as determined by the Regional District of Central Kootenay for all new construction, reconstruction, additions, extension, Alterations or repair of any building and the placement of single or double-wide manufactured homes. BASE FEE: $ 1.00 - $1,000.00 $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **How the fee is worked out:** Use the declared or assessed value. Schedule A lists a $100 base and $10.50 per $1,000 or part in the higher band. The regional fee is reduced by 10% where the municipality provides inspection administration to offset its administrative fee. - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, PDF p. 1](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "Fee for construction value (declared or assessed) as determined by the Regional District of Central Kootenay for all new construction, reconstruction, additions, extension, Alterations or repair of any building and the placement of single or double-wide manufactured homes. BASE FEE: $ 1.00 - $1,000.00 $100.00 $1,000.00 and over $10.50 per $1000.00 or a portion thereof The calculated fee shall be reduced by 10% for Municipal Permits where the municipality provides building inspection administrative service in order to offset the 10% Municipal Administrative Fee." - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 699, 2016, February 2026 consolidation, PDF p. 9](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fees-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-February-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Permit Fees Building permit fees for the Village of New Denver shall be based on the current building permit fees for the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Application or plan review fee:** New Denver requires the RDCK plan-check deposit only for complex buildings. The regional schedule lists $200 for multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional projects. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 699, 2016, February 2026 consolidation, PDF p. 9–10](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fees-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-February-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "Plan Check Deposit The fee for building permit plan check deposits shall be the current RDCK building permit plan check deposit fee and shall only apply to complex buildings.THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER CONSOLIDATED BYLAW NO. 699, 2016 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO – FEBRUARY 2026" - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, PDF p. 2](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "E. PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT Single-family dwelling $100.00 Multi-family /Industrial/Commercial/Institutional $200.00 Accessory Building or Addition $50.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Other fees:** Examples include $150 for a re-inspection and $150 for demolition. - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, PDF p. 1](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "B. RELATED PERMIT FEES 1. Manufactured home set up single wide or double wide $350.00 2. Change of occupancy (commercial only) $200.00 3. Pools (fence requirements) $100.00 4. Demolition $150.00 5. Moving a building. $200.00 6. Temporary building $200.00 7. Occupant Load Calculation $200.00 8. Re-Inspection $ 150.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **How to pay:** Once the application is approved, collect the permit notice and pay the fee at the Village of New Denver Office. - Source: [New Denver Building Permit Guide, Approval process, paying the fee](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) - Official wording: "Once your completed application and information is submitted, your application will be reviewed by Village staff and the Building Official and the permit fee will be calculated. Please note: the application review and approval process may take 6 to 8 weeks. You will be notified once your building permit is approved. Your application may be rejected or its approval delayed if the form is incomplete or there is missing information. My building permit has been approved. What next?  Pick up your building permit notice and pay building permit fees at the Village of New Denver Office." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Bylaw:** RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, Schedule A, and Village Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 699, 2016, Schedule E. - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, PDF p. 1](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) - Official wording: "REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY SCHEDULE'A' - PERMIT FEES TO BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2200, 2010" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 699, 2016, February 2026 consolidation, PDF p. 9 / PDF p. 10](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fees-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-February-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE “E” Building Permit Fees Building Permit Fees Building permit fees for the Village of New Denver shall be based on the current building permit fees for the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK)." … "CONSOLIDATED BYLAW NO. 699, 2016 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO – FEBRUARY 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Start an estimate by identifying the kind of work, its construction value and which stage you are paying for. An amount collected when plans are submitted may cover a different part of the application than the final permit charge. Use the declared or assessed value. Schedule A lists a $100 base and $10.50 per $1,000 or part in the higher band. The regional fee is reduced by 10% where the municipality provides inspection administration to offset its administrative fee. ## Steps 1. Find the charges for your project in [New Denver Building Permit Guide (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf). Find the line for your project in the fee schedule. Read the column heading, unit of value and any minimum before doing the calculation. 2. If the project crosses a fee band, check how the schedule treats the first band and the remaining value. Ask how the office determines construction value if your estimate includes several kinds of work. ## Good to know - New Denver requires the RDCK plan-check deposit only for complex buildings. The regional schedule lists $200 for multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional projects. - Examples include $150 for a re-inspection and $150 for demolition. - Once the application is approved, collect the permit notice and pay the fee at the Village of New Denver Office. - When comparing the amount due with a quote, itemize any plan review, inspection or other charges separately. This makes it easier to ask which payment is credited toward the balance. - Read the applicable provisions in [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) and [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 699, 2016, February 2026 consolidation (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fees-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-February-2026.pdf). ## Related questions - [New Denver building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit.md) - [New Denver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit-fees.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit-fees.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [New Denver Building Permit Guide (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 699, 2016, February 2026 consolidation (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fees-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-February-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) _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/new-denver/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "New Denver zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find my property’s zoning in New Denver and check what I can build?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup.json" --- # New Denver zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find my property’s zoning in New Denver and check what I can build? **Short answer:** New Denver’s bylaws and mapping page links to the regional public map and the Village zoning bylaw. Identify your parcel, then ask the Village Office about amendments since the posted consolidation. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Where:** - Email: Enquiries, office@newdenver.ca ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** New Denver’s bylaws and mapping page links to the regional public map and the Village zoning bylaw. - Source: [Bylaws, Policies, Mapping - New Denver, Bylaws / Mapping](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/bylaws-planning-documents/) - Official wording: "* Zoning Bylaw (Consolidated to January 3, 2019)" … "### Mapping * Village of New Denver Boundary Extension – Landmarks Map * RDCK Mapping (including Public Web Map)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007. Check amendments since the Village’s posted January 2019 consolidation. - Source: [Village of New Denver Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW No. 612, 2007" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **What the zone controls:** The zone specifies permitted uses and regulates siting and height. In R1, the written schedule distinguishes front, rear and side setbacks. - Source: [Village of New Denver Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, Section 6, R1 example](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "R1 - SINGLE AND TWO SECTION 6 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 6.1 Permitted Uses The following uses and no other shall be permitted in a R1 zone: (a) single family dwelling; including a single family dwelling used for short term rental for tourist accommodation that does not exceed four (4) weeks per year; (b) two-family dwelling; including a two-family dwelling used for short term rental for tourist accommodation that does not exceed four (4) weeks per year; (d) park; (e) playground; (f) home occupation; (g) public utility; (h) secondary suite; (i) bed and breakfast; (j) accessory residence; (k) accessory use." … ".6 Minimum Setbacks from Parcel Lines The minimum setbacks from parcel lines are as follows: (a) 4.5 m (14.8 ft.) from the front parcel line; (b) 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) from a rear parcel line; (c) 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) from an exterior side parcel line; (d) 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) from an interior side parcel line. .7 Maximum Height (a) The maximum height of principal buildings is 8.5 m (27.9 ft.) or two storeys, whichever is the lesser." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Contact:** Contact the Village Office about planning documents or amendments at office@newdenver.ca. - Source: [Bylaws, Policies, Mapping - New Denver, Bylaws, Policies, Mapping, contact](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/bylaws-planning-documents/) - Official wording: "PDF copies of frequently requested bylaws and other planning documents can be found below. For information about documents not listed here, please contact the Village Office." … "## Contact Village of New Denver 115 Slocan Avenue PO Box 40 New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Phone: 250 358 2316 Email: office@newdenver.ca" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Bylaw:** Village of New Denver Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007. - Source: [Village of New Denver Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW No. 612, 2007" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works A zoning search has two parts. The map identifies the district attached to a parcel. The written regulations explain what that district means for a proposed use, building size or location on the lot. The zone specifies permitted uses and regulates siting and height. In R1, the written schedule distinguishes front, rear and side setbacks. ## Steps 1. Start the parcel search with [Bylaws, Policies, Mapping - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/bylaws-planning-documents/). Search for the civic address, select the actual parcel and copy the complete zone code, including any suffix. For a parcel crossed by a zone line, identify where the proposed work would sit. 2. Open the matching district or zone section. Read the permitted uses and the relevant dimensions together with definitions and any rules that apply across zones. ## Good to know - Contact the Village Office about planning documents or amendments at office@newdenver.ca. - Save the address, zone code and relevant section with your sketch. Give those details to planning when asking about an amendment, a site-specific provision or a boundary that is hard to read. - Read the applicable provisions in [Village of New Denver Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf). ## Zones 9 zones are listed from [Village of New Denver Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning/index.json Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St ## Related questions - [New Denver home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/home-based-business.md) - [New Denver fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/fence-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/zoning-lookup.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Bylaws, Policies, Mapping - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/bylaws-planning-documents/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Regional District of Central Kootenay public mapping](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/mapping/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Village of New Denver Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) _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 New Denver. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: New Denver secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in New Denver?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/secondary-suite.json" --- # New Denver secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in New Denver? **Short answer:** New Denver’s published zoning bylaw requires secondary suites to meet the BC Building Code and be registered with the Village. Ask the office to confirm current zoning and amendments for your lot before converting space. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** R1 lists a secondary suite as a permitted use. The general limit is one secondary suite per principal dwelling. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, Sections 6.1(h) and 4.15](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "R1 - SINGLE AND TWO SECTION 6 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 6.1 Permitted Uses The following uses and no other shall be permitted in a R1 zone:" … "(h) secondary suite;" … "4.15 Secondary Suite Regulations A secondary suite shall comply with the following regulations: .1 No more than one secondary suite shall be permitted per principal dwelling unit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** R1 lists an accessory residence. The owner must live in it or the main residence. Only one is allowed per residential property and it cannot be combined with a secondary suite in the principal dwelling. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, Sections 6.1(j) and 4.18](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "R1 - SINGLE AND TWO SECTION 6 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 6.1 Permitted Uses The following uses and no other shall be permitted in a R1 zone:" … "(j) accessory residence;" … "4.18 Accessory Residences An accessory residence shall comply with the following regulations: .1 An accessory residence, when permitted, shall not be occupied as a residence except where the registered owner of the subject property resides in the accessory residence or in the principal residence/building on the property. 2. If the registered owner of the subject property ceases to reside in either the principal residence/building or the accessory residence, the accessory residence must not be used for any purpose except storage of goods. .3 Only one accessory residence is allowed per residential property, and shall not be allowed in conjunction with a secondary suite in the principal dwelling unit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Limits:** The posted consolidation limits a suite to one per principal dwelling and 40% of the dwelling’s gross floor area. Confirm later amendments and parcel eligibility with the Village. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, PDF p. 21](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "4.15 Secondary Suite Regulations A secondary suite shall comply with the following regulations: .1 No more than one secondary suite shall be permitted per principal dwelling unit. .2 A secondary suite shall not be permitted in two-family dwellings or in multifamily dwellings. .3 The secondary suite shall not occupy more than 40% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit. .4 A secondary suite will only be permitted in a principal dwelling located on a parcel which is equal to or greater than 510 m2in area." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Parking:** Not confirmed. Checked VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER; not found there. - **Permits:** New Denver’s published zoning bylaw requires secondary suites to meet the BC Building Code and be registered with the Village. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, PDF p. 21](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: ".5 All secondary suites must meet B.C. Building Code requirements. .6 All secondary suites must be registered with the Village of New Denver." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW No. 612, 2007" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works First identify the kind of dwelling you want to add. A suite inside the main building and a separate dwelling in a backyard building can have different names and different permissions in the zoning bylaw. The posted consolidation limits a suite to one per principal dwelling and 40% of the dwelling’s gross floor area. Confirm later amendments and parcel eligibility with the Village. ## Steps 1. Check the housing guidance in [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf). Find the parcel's zone and look up the dwelling type you intend to create. Describe whether the space is existing, new or part of a detached building. 2. Show the existing dwellings, proposed entrance and parking on a sketch. Ask planning about permitted use and the building office about the work needed for the space. ## Good to know - R1 lists an accessory residence. The owner must live in it or the main residence. Only one is allowed per residential property and it cannot be combined with a secondary suite in the principal dwelling. - R1 lists a secondary suite as a permitted use. The general limit is one secondary suite per principal dwelling. - New Denver’s bylaws and mapping page links to the regional public map and the Village zoning bylaw. - Submit through the Village Office, 115 Slocan Avenue, office@newdenver.ca. The Village guide lists the regional building official’s Nakusp office at 250-265-4111. - For a question about the dwelling type, the zone and whether the proposed suite is attached or detached, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. ## Related questions - [New Denver fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/fence-rules.md) - [New Denver zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/secondary-suite.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Bylaws, Policies, Mapping - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/bylaws-planning-documents/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Building Department](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/?media=screen) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver municipal office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver Building Permit Guide (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/New-Denver-Building-Permit-Guide.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of New Denver. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: "New Denver garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in New Denver, and what are the rules for set-out and extra bags?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/garbage-collection.json" --- # New Denver garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in New Denver, and what are the rules for set-out and extra bags? **Short answer:** Residential garbage in New Denver is collected on Tuesdays. Put containers at the curb between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on collection day. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Cost:** The residential garbage charge is $202 for 2026. ## Key facts - **How often:** Weekly, on Tuesdays. - Source: [Waste & Recycling - New Denver, Waste & Recycling, residential garbage](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/waste-recycling/) - Official wording: "### Garbage Collection Utility billings are mailed to property owners at the start of the year. Residential garbage collection takes place on Tuesdays, beginning at 8:00 AM. Residents are reminded that containers must be out by 8:00 a.m., but are not to be placed curbside before 6:00 AM. on collection day." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Finding your day:** Tuesday. - Source: [Waste & Recycling - New Denver, Garbage Collection](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/waste-recycling/) - Official wording: "Utility billings are mailed to property owners at the start of the year. Residential garbage collection takes place on Tuesdays, beginning at 8:00 AM. Residents are reminded that containers must be out by 8:00 a.m., but are not to be placed curbside before 6:00 AM. on collection day." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Carts:** The household supplies enough sanitary containers for waste between collections. Keep lids closed and secure. Waste in a metal or plastic container must first be bagged. - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025, Sections 4, 6 and 15, containers](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-Consolidated-May-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "4. The owner or occupant of every premises shall provide sufficient containers to hold the normal waste generated from that premises during the period between collection days.THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER CONSOLIDATED BYLAW NO. 763, 2025 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO – MAY 2026 5. No person shall place or keep any container or receptacle for industrial/residential waste upon any street or public land in the Village except as specifically provided in this bylaw. 6. The owner or occupant of every premises shall provide, and maintain in good and sanitary condition, sufficient containers for all waste upon the premises owned or occupied by them, and shall ensure that the cover of each container is closed and secure." … "15. All waste placed in containers constructed of metal or plastic, for collection, must first be placed inside a plastic bag." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Setting carts out:** On Tuesday collection days, put containers at the curb no earlier than 6 a.m. and by 8 a.m. - Source: [Waste & Recycling - New Denver, Waste & Recycling, garbage set-out on Tuesday](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/waste-recycling/) - Official wording: "Utility billings are mailed to property owners at the start of the year. Residential garbage collection takes place on Tuesdays, beginning at 8:00 AM. Residents are reminded that containers must be out by 8:00 a.m., but are not to be placed curbside before 6:00 AM. on collection day." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Limits and extra garbage:** Up to two bags per household per pickup, at most 50 lb each. The resident handles excess or overweight bags. - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025, PDF p. 4](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-Consolidated-May-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "14. The Village shall be responsible for removing up to two bags of residential garbage per household on collection day. Each bag will have a maximum weight limit of up to 50 lbs. Removal and disposal of any additional bags or overweight bags shall be the sole responsibility of the owner or occupier of the premises which produced the waste." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fee:** The residential garbage charge is $202 for 2026. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 699, 2016, February 2026 consolidation, PDF p. 8](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fees-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-February-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE “D” Solid Waste Management Fees Annual Garbage Rates 2026 Residential $202" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025, consolidated May 2026. - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-Consolidated-May-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "1. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Village of New Denver Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025."" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Find the service for the actual address before setting anything out. A collection schedule, a set-out time and the amount the collector will take answer three separate questions about the same pickup. Weekly, on Tuesdays. ## Steps 1. Use the service information in [Waste & Recycling - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/waste-recycling/). Locate the address on the service schedule or confirm the arrangement for the household. Check that you are reading the garbage instructions for the correct day or route. 2. Check the permitted container and sort out anything that must go to a different service. Use the set-out instructions for the property, especially where wildlife or shared bins are a concern. ## Good to know - The household supplies enough sanitary containers for waste between collections. Keep lids closed and secure. Waste in a metal or plastic container must first be bagged. - On Tuesday collection days, put containers at the curb no earlier than 6 a.m. and by 8 a.m. - Up to two bags per household per pickup, at most 50 lb each. The resident handles excess or overweight bags. - The residential garbage charge is $202 for 2026. - Read the applicable provisions in [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 699, 2016, February 2026 consolidation (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fees-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-February-2026.pdf) and [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-Consolidated-May-2026.pdf). ## Related questions - [New Denver yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/yard-waste.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/garbage-collection.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/garbage-collection.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Waste & Recycling - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/waste-recycling/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 699, 2016, February 2026 consolidation (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fees-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-February-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-Consolidated-May-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) _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 New Denver. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: New Denver yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in New Denver?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/yard-waste.json" --- # New Denver yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in New Denver? **Short answer:** New Denver collects garden waste at the curb twice a year on announced dates. For drop-off, the regional district accepts yard waste at Rosebery Transfer Station, 5250 Highway 6. Yard waste is free there in May and October. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Free for yard and garden waste at Rosebery in May and October. Volume-based fees apply the rest of the year. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** The Village collects garden waste twice a year on dates advertised annually. - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025, PDF p. 4](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-Consolidated-May-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "16. Garden waste is collected twice per year, dates to be determined and advertised annually. Branches must be bundled or tied together in lengths not more than 4 feet and weight not more than 50 pounds. Leaves or other garden waste can be bagged in bags in any color other than black, weighing no more than 50 pounds, and placed at the curb for collection on these dates." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **How to set it out:** Tie branches in bundles up to 4 ft long and 50 lb. Use non-black bags up to 50 lb for leaves and other garden waste. - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025, PDF p. 4](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-Consolidated-May-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "16. Garden waste is collected twice per year, dates to be determined and advertised annually. Branches must be bundled or tied together in lengths not more than 4 feet and weight not more than 50 pounds. Leaves or other garden waste can be bagged in bags in any color other than black, weighing no more than 50 pounds, and placed at the curb for collection on these dates." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Drop-off:** Rosebery Transfer Station, 5250 Highway 6, Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except statutory holidays. - Source: [Facility Operating Hours, Rosebery Transfer Station / Site Details](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) - Official wording: "### Rosebery Transfer Station #### Location * 5250 Highway 6 #### Hours of Operation: * Wednesday & Saturday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm * Closed on all Statutory Holidays" … "* 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 2026-11-09 - **Cost:** Free for yard and garden waste at Rosebery in May and October. Volume-based fees apply the rest of the year. - Source: [Facility Operating Hours, Site Details](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) - Official wording: "* Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw." … "* 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 2026-11-09 - **Not accepted:** Not confirmed. Checked Facility Operating Hours, Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025; not found there. - **Bylaw:** Village of New Denver Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025. - Source: [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-Consolidated-May-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "1. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Village of New Denver Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025."" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Sort the load before choosing a disposal option. Leaves and grass, woody branches, soil and mixed rubbish can be handled differently even when they all come from the same garden cleanup. The Village collects garden waste twice a year on dates advertised annually. ## Steps 1. Check the accepted materials in [Facility Operating Hours](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/). Make a list of what you have, including the approximate size of branches and whether the material is bagged. Check the accepted materials for the cart, collection event or drop-off site you plan to use. 2. Read the preparation instructions before tying bundles or loading a vehicle. Confirm site hours and any charge for your kind of load before making a trip. ## Good to know - Tie branches in bundles up to 4 ft long and 50 lb. Use non-black bags up to 50 lb for leaves and other garden waste. - Rosebery Transfer Station, 5250 Highway 6, Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except statutory holidays. - Free for yard and garden waste at Rosebery in May and October. Volume-based fees apply the rest of the year. - If the load includes a material outside the published list, describe it to the operator before mixing it with accepted yard waste. - For a question about the material, branch size and whether the load is loose or bagged, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. - Read the applicable provisions in [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-Consolidated-May-2026.pdf). ## Related questions - [New Denver backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/backyard-fire.md) - [New Denver garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/garbage-collection.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/yard-waste.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/yard-waste.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/yard-waste.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/yard-waste.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/yard-waste.md) - [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Facility Operating Hours](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 763, 2025 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-Consolidated-May-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver municipal office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. 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/new-denver/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: "New Denver dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence in New Denver, and what does it cost?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-licence.json" --- # New Denver dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence in New Denver, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** Submit New Denver’s dog licence form to the Village Office. The annual fee is $25 with proof of spaying or neutering and $50 otherwise. A $15 discount applies before January 31 or within 30 days of getting the dog. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Cost:** Spayed or neutered — $25 with proof of spaying or neutering, before any discount. Unaltered — $50 before any discount. Other rates — Save $15 before January 31 or within 30 days of obtaining the dog. **How long:** Renew each year. The Village gives a $15 discount for purchase before January 31 or within 30 days of acquiring the dog. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 ## Key facts - **Licence required:** An annual licence is required for a resident’s dog over six months old. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999, PDF p. 1 / PDF p. 3](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf) - Official wording: "(b) “Dog” shall mean an animal of the species Canine that is apparently over the age of six (6) months." … "10. There shall be raised, levied and collected in each year licence fees for dogs in the Municipality from the resident owner of every dog the following licence fees;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Issued by:** Village Office. - Source: [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Annual dog licence’s are required and a copy can be obtained from the Village Office or by printing the form supplied. Submit form to the Village Office for processing. For more information, please contact our office." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $25 with proof of spaying or neutering, before any discount. - Source: [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Please note that the annual Dog Licence Fee for the year is as follows: * Neutered Male (certificate required) – $25.00* * Spayed Female (certificate required) – $25.00*" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $50 before any discount. - Source: [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Please note that the annual Dog Licence Fee for the year is as follows:" … "* Male – $50.00* * Female – $50.00*" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Other fees and discounts:** Save $15 before January 31 or within 30 days of obtaining the dog. - Source: [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "*A $15.00 discount applies if licence is purchased before January 31st or within 30 days of obtaining dog." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Renewal:** Renew each year. The Village gives a $15 discount for purchase before January 31 or within 30 days of acquiring the dog. - Source: [Dog Licences - New Denver, Annual licence and discount](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Annual dog licence’s are required and a copy can be obtained from the Village Office or by printing the form supplied. Submit form to the Village Office for processing. For more information, please contact our office." … "Please note that the annual Dog Licence Fee for the year is as follows: * Neutered Male (certificate required) – $25.00* * Spayed Female (certificate required) – $25.00* * Male – $50.00* * Female – $50.00* *A $15.00 discount applies if licence is purchased before January 31st or within 30 days of obtaining dog." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **How to get one:** Submit New Denver’s dog licence form to the Village Office. - Source: [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Annual dog licence’s are required and a copy can be obtained from the Village Office or by printing the form supplied. Submit form to the Village Office for processing. For more information, please contact our office." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Not confirmed. Checked Dog Licences - New Denver, Bylaw No. 516, 1999.pdf; not found there. - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for purposes as “Village of New Denver Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Before applying, work out which fee category fits your dog. If you have recently moved or acquired the dog, compare the date you moved or took ownership with the licensing and renewal dates. Unaltered dogs — $50 before any discount. ## Steps 1. Start with [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/). Check the age requirement and the fee for your dog's circumstances before paying. 2. If you are claiming a reduced rate, check what proof the licensing office accepts and whether the reduction applies to a first licence, a renewal or both. ## Good to know - Renew each year. - An annual licence is required for a resident’s dog over six months old. - Three or more dogs trigger an annual kennel permit. It costs $5 per dog in addition to the individual dog licences. - Save the licence number and the renewal information together. If you lose the tag, ask about a replacement before paying for a second licence. - For a question about a licence, a change of owner or a replacement tag, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. Say whether this is a first application, an annual renewal or a change to an existing record. - Read the applicable provisions in [Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf). ## What you'll need - Proof of spaying or neutering to claim the altered-dog rate. ## Official forms and pages - [Village dog licence application and service page](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/forms/) ## Related questions - [New Denver dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/how-many-pets.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dog-licence.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver municipal office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Village forms, New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/forms/) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 9 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of New Denver. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: New Denver dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs go off leash in New Denver, and what are the leash rules?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # New Denver dog leash rules and off-leash areas **Question:** Where can dogs go off leash in New Denver, and what are the leash rules? **Short answer:** The dike on the south side of Carpenter Creek has New Denver’s off-leash area. Leash your dog elsewhere and pick up after it on public property. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** Leash dogs outside the designated dike area. - Source: [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "An off-leash area for dogs is located along the dike on the south side of Carpenter Creek – all dogs must be leashed when walking in other areas. Owners are responsible for removing dog waste from public property – dog waste disposal bags are provided in dispensers located around the community." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Maximum leash length:** Not confirmed. Checked Dog Licences - New Denver; not found there. - **Off-leash areas:** The dike on the south side of Carpenter Creek has New Denver’s off-leash area. - Source: [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "An off-leash area for dogs is located along the dike on the south side of Carpenter Creek – all dogs must be leashed when walking in other areas. Owners are responsible for removing dog waste from public property – dog waste disposal bags are provided in dispensers located around the community." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Places dogs are not allowed:** Not confirmed. Checked Dog Licences - New Denver, Bylaw No. 516, 1999.pdf; not found there. - **Cleaning up:** Pick up dog waste on public property. - Source: [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "An off-leash area for dogs is located along the dike on the south side of Carpenter Creek – all dogs must be leashed when walking in other areas. Owners are responsible for removing dog waste from public property – dog waste disposal bags are provided in dispensers located around the community." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Not confirmed. Checked Dog Licences - New Denver, Bylaw No. 516, 1999.pdf; not found there. - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999. - Source: [Bylaw No. 516, 1999.pdf, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for purposes as “Village of New Denver Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Plan the whole walk, including the path from the parking area to the off-leash space. A designation for one part of a park can leave the adjoining trail, beach or playing field subject to different rules. Leash dogs outside the designated dike area. ## Steps 1. Check the park or area in [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/). Look up the specific park or trail you intend to use. Check the description against the signs where you enter. 2. Take a leash even if your destination has an off-leash area. Know where the designated section ends before letting your dog run. ## Good to know - An annual licence is required for a resident’s dog over six months old. - Check the rules again when crossing a fence, leaving the park or joining a shared path. Carry bags and plan where to dispose of waste. - For a question about the boundary of the area where you plan to walk, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. - Read the applicable provisions in [Bylaw No. 516, 1999.pdf (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf). ## Related questions - [New Denver dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-licence.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/how-many-pets.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Bylaw No. 516, 1999.pdf (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver municipal office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 3 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of New Denver. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in New Denver question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep in New Denver?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in New Denver **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep in New Denver? **Short answer:** Keeping three or more dogs in New Denver requires an annual kennel permit in addition to the individual dog licences. Ask the Village Office about your property before adding a third dog. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** Three or more dogs trigger an annual kennel permit. It costs $5 per dog in addition to the individual dog licences. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999, with amendments, Sections 11 and 32](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf) - Official wording: "11. Any person keeping three (3) or more dogs shall be deemed to own a kennel and shall annually be required to obtain from the Treasurer a Kennel Permit, the annual fee for said Permit shall be $5.00 per dog to be levied in addition to the Licence Fees set out in" … "32. No person or persons residing in one household or dwelling, shall keep harbour or possess, within the Village, more than or other than the following number of and types of animals: (A) Domestic Fowl or Poultry - Twelve (12) (B) Rabbits - Six (6) (C) Pigeons - Six (6) (D) Dogs - As provided in Section 11 of this Bylaw" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Cats allowed:** Not confirmed. Checked Bylaw No. 516, 1999.pdf; not found there. - **Other animal limits:** The household limits are 12 domestic fowl or poultry, six rabbits and six pigeons. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999, with amendments, Section 32, household animal limits](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf) - Official wording: "32. No person or persons residing in one household or dwelling, shall keep harbour or possess, within the Village, more than or other than the following number of and types of animals: (A) Domestic Fowl or Poultry - Twelve (12) (B) Rabbits - Six (6) (C) Pigeons - Six (6) (D) Dogs - As provided in Section 11 of this Bylaw (E) Wild Animals - As provided in Section 27 of this Bylaw" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Exceptions:** Keeping three or more dogs in New Denver requires an annual kennel permit in addition to the individual dog licences. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999, with amendments, PDF p. 3](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf) - Official wording: "11. Any person keeping three (3) or more dogs shall be deemed to own a kennel and shall annually be required to obtain from the Treasurer a Kennel Permit, the annual fee for said Permit shall be $5.00 per dog to be levied in addition to the Licence Fees set out in" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Checked Bylaw No. 516, 1999.pdf; not found there. - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999, with amendments - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999, with amendments, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for purposes as “Village of New Denver Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works When counting pets, check who the limit applies to and which animals it includes. A rule written for one person, one household or one property can produce different answers for people sharing a home. Three or more dogs trigger an annual kennel permit. It costs $5 per dog in addition to the individual dog licences. ## Steps 1. Read the household limits in [Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999, with amendments (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf). List the species and ages of the animals that would live at the address, including the ones already there. 2. Read the wording for that species. If the plan involves boarding, breeding or fostering, ask whether the address and activity fall under a separate provision. ## Good to know - The household limits are 12 domestic fowl or poultry, six rabbits and six pigeons. - An annual licence is required for a resident’s dog over six months old. - Submit New Denver’s dog licence form to the Village Office. - Give the office the actual numbers when asking about an exception. A licence for an individual animal answers a different question from how many may be kept together. - For a question about the limit for your combination of animals and whether an exception applies, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. ## Related questions - [New Denver dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-licence.md) - [New Denver dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-leash-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/how-many-pets.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/how-many-pets.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/how-many-pets.md) - [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/how-many-pets.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/how-many-pets.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 516, 1999, with amendments (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Amendments.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Dog Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/dog-licences/) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver municipal office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: New Denver RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in New Denver?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # New Denver RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in New Denver? **Short answer:** In New Denver’s published R2 rules, an off-street parking area open to the air cannot store a travel trailer, boat trailer or boat over 8 metres long. Check the zone and any amendments for your address. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 ## Key facts - **On the street:** In a residential area the ordinary continuous limit is 24 hours. Exceptions cover a vehicle lawfully parked by the owner or occupier alongside their property or parked with the adjoining owner’s express permission. On a street in a commercial zone, parking for overnight accommodation is prohibited. - Source: [Traffic and Streets Regulation Bylaw, Traffic and Streets Regulation Bylaw, section 12(g)–(h)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bylaw-No.-558-2002-Traffic-and-Streets-Regulation.pdf) - Official wording: "12. No person shall park a vehicle on any street: (a) wherever or whenever prohibited by a traffic control device; (b) in a manner such tl1at any part of the vehicle is located on or overhanging above a line painted on a roadway delineating separate parking stalls; ....... 5 -5- Traffic Control Bylaw No. 558, 2002 (c) for a period of time exceeding the posted time imit on a traffic control device" … "(g) for a continuous period in excess of twenty-four hours in a residential area, unless such vehicle is legally parked by the owner or occupier of real property on a section of street abutting the property he/she owns or occupies; or unless the person parking the vehicle has the express pennission of the owner of property contiguous to the area where the vehicle is parked. (h) in a commercial zone for the purpose of overnight accommodation." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **On your property:** In New Denver’s published R2 rules, an off-street parking area open to the air cannot store a travel trailer, boat trailer or boat over 8 metres long. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, PDF p. 31](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: ".12 Parking Area Regulations in a R2 Zone (1) Off-street parking areas, unless completely enclosed within a building or underground, shall not be used for the parking or storing of: (a) commercial vehicles exceeding a Gross Vehicle Weight rating of 2,800 kg (6,172.9 lb.); (b) contractor’s equipment; (c) travel trailers, boat trailers, or boats, which exceed 8 m (26.2 ft.)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Living in an RV:** Not confirmed. Checked VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER, Traffic and Streets Regulation Bylaw; not found there. - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Checked VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER, Traffic and Streets Regulation Bylaw; not found there. - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, in the Village’s posted January 2019 consolidation. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW No. 612, 2007" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Identify where the vehicle or trailer will stand and how it will be used. A public street and a driveway are governed by different provisions. Storing a vehicle and occupying it as accommodation are also distinct questions. In a residential area the ordinary continuous limit is 24 hours. Exceptions cover a vehicle lawfully parked by the owner or occupier alongside their property or parked with the adjoining owner’s express permission. On a street in a commercial zone, parking for overnight accommodation is prohibited. ## Steps 1. Check the parking rules in [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf). Record the location, proposed dates, vehicle length and whether a trailer will be attached to a tow vehicle. Check posted signs at the actual street location. 2. For private land, find the parcel's zone and mark where the vehicle would sit. Tell planning whether it will be stored, used for sleeping or connected to services. 3. New Denver’s bylaws and mapping page links to the regional public map and the Village zoning bylaw. ## Good to know - If you move it between the street and your property, check each location separately. Include the proposed duration when asking about a temporary arrangement. - For a question about the exact parking location, vehicle dimensions and proposed length of stay, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. If you intend to sleep in it, say so when describing the proposed use. - Read the applicable provisions in [Traffic and Streets Regulation Bylaw (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bylaw-No.-558-2002-Traffic-and-Streets-Regulation.pdf). ## Related questions - [New Denver zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Bylaws, Policies, Mapping - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/bylaws-planning-documents/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Traffic and Streets Regulation Bylaw (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bylaw-No.-558-2002-Traffic-and-Streets-Regulation.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver municipal office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 3 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "New Denver noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in New Denver?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/noise-rules.json" --- # New Denver noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in New Denver? **Short answer:** New Denver normally allows construction and excavation from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The noise bylaw makes an exception for urgent public health or safety work with written permission. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 ## Key facts - **General rule:** Noise on a highway or elsewhere in the municipality must not disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of neighbours. - Source: [Noise Bylaw No. 338, Section 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bylaw-No.-338-Noise.pdf) - Official wording: "1. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons within the Municipal limits of the Village of New Denver to make or cause any noises or sounds in or on a highway or elsewhere within the Municipal limits which disturb or tend to disturbthe quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Quiet hours:** The general disturbance rule applies at any time. Yelling, shouting, whistling or singing on a highway cannot disturb nearby residents at any hour. Construction has a separate time restriction. - Source: [Noise Bylaw No. 338, Anti-Noise By-Law, sections 1 and 2(i)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bylaw-No.-338-Noise.pdf) - Official wording: "1. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons within the Municipal limits of the Village of New Denver to make or cause any noises or sounds in or on a highway or elsewhere within the Municipal limits which disturb or tend to disturbthe quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity. 2. Without in any way limiting the prohibition contained in Section" … "i) Yelling, shouting, whistling or singing on the highways at any time or place so as to dis iurb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person in any hospital, dwelling, hotel, motel or other type of residence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Construction hours:** New Denver normally allows construction and excavation from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The noise bylaw makes an exception for urgent public health or safety work with written permission. - Source: [Noise Bylaw No. 338, PDF p. 2](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bylaw-No.-338-Noise.pdf) - Official wording: "j) The erecting (including excavating), demolishing, constructing, reconstructing, altering or repairing of any buil ding, or the e�cavating of any•street, highway or lane other than between the hours of seven (7) o'clock in the forenoon and nine.(9) o'clock in the afternoon except in the case of urgent necessity and in the interest of public health and safety and then only after a written permit from the Mayor or Clerk of: the Village of New Denver be�n first obtained, which permit shall be limited as to the time" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Other limits:** The prohibition covers disturbing music or amplification, frequent or sustained animal noise, and loud unnecessary vehicle noise. - Source: [Noise Bylaw No. 338, Section 2(a)–(c), particular disturbances](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bylaw-No.-338-Noise.pdf) - Official wording: "The playing or operation,of any musical instrument or amplification of sound in such a manner, or with such volume as to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity. The keeping of. any animal, bird or fowl which by causing frequent or loud continued noise shall disturb the quiet, peace, rest� ,enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity. The use of any automobile, motor-cycle, bus or other vehicle so out of repair oi so loaded or operated as to create loud or unnecessary noise or noises." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Who to call, business hours:** Not confirmed. Checked BY-LAW NO. 338; not found there. - **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. Checked BY-LAW NO. 338; not found there. - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Checked BY-LAW NO. 338; not found there. - **Bylaw:** Village of New Denver Anti-Noise By-Law No. 338, 1986. - Source: [Noise Bylaw No. 338, PDF p. 2](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bylaw-No.-338-Noise.pdf) - Official wording: "9. This By-Law may be cited for all purposes as the . "Village of New Denver Anti-Noise By-Law No·. 338, 1986."" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works How the rule applies depends on the source of the sound. Identify whether the disturbance comes from a work site, equipment, amplified music or another activity before looking for a time limit. The general disturbance rule applies at any time. Yelling, shouting, whistling or singing on a highway cannot disturb nearby residents at any hour. Construction has a separate time restriction. ## Steps 1. Check the activity and hours in [Noise Bylaw No. 338 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bylaw-No.-338-Noise.pdf). Make a record of the date, start and end times, location and what you could hear. For a recurring disturbance, record each occurrence separately. 2. Compare the activity and the day of the week with the applicable provision. When reporting it, explain how it affected you and whether the noise is still happening. ## Good to know - The prohibition covers disturbing music or amplification, frequent or sustained animal noise, and loud unnecessary vehicle noise. - Noise on a highway or elsewhere in the municipality must not disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of neighbours. - If you are planning work, check the provision for that activity before arranging deliveries or booking equipment. A construction window alone does not answer a complaint about music or voices. - For a question about the type of noise, the applicable hours and the location, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. Include the date and time in a complaint so the officer can identify the applicable provision. ## 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) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/noise-rules.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/noise-rules.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/noise-rules.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/noise-rules.md) - [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/noise-rules.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Noise Bylaw No. 338 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bylaw-No.-338-Noise.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver municipal office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 3 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of New Denver. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: New Denver backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in New Denver?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/backyard-fire.json" --- # New Denver backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in New Denver? **Short answer:** New Denver issues free outdoor burning permits for April 1 to May 15 and September 30 to November 15. Submit the application to Village staff for approval. The Village lists a separate cooking-fire exception. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** Outside provincial campfire bans, no permit is needed for cooking fires in a barbecue or fire pit with a surface area no larger than four square feet, or in a manufactured gas, coal or electric barbecue. - Source: [Bylaw No. 591, 2005, Section 4(a), outdoor cooking fires](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bylaw-No.-591-2005-Open-Burning.pdf) - Official wording: "4. The following types of outdoor fires may be started and maintained at any time without a permit and are excluded from the regulations of this bylaw, except during time periods of Ministry of Forests campfire bans; (a) cooking fires contained within a barbecue pit or fire pit having a surface area not greater than four (4) square feet; or within a manufactured gas, coal or electric barbecue; and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Burning yard waste:** The listed permit windows are April 1 to May 15 and September 30 to November 15. - Source: [Burning Permits - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/burning-permits/) - Official wording: "Residents of New Denver are reminded that outdoor burning is regulated within the Village of New Denver. Permits are required for all outdoor fires except cooking fires contained within a barbecue pit or fire pit having a surface area not greater than four (4) square feet; or within a manufactured gas, coal or electric barbecue. The permit is free and is limited to April 1st to May 15th and from September 30th to November 15th." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Permit:** New Denver issues free outdoor burning permits for April 1 to May 15 and September 30 to November 15. - Source: [Burning Permits - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/burning-permits/) - Official wording: "Residents of New Denver are reminded that outdoor burning is regulated within the Village of New Denver. Permits are required for all outdoor fires except cooking fires contained within a barbecue pit or fire pit having a surface area not greater than four (4) square feet; or within a manufactured gas, coal or electric barbecue. The permit is free and is limited to April 1st to May 15th and from September 30th to November 15th. Permit applications can be filled out and submitted to the Village office. Applications must be reviewed and signed by Village staff. Please contact (office@newdenver.ca) us for more information." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fire bans:** The cooking-fire exemption does not apply during provincial Ministry of Forests campfire bans. - Source: [Bylaw No. 591, 2005, Section 4, cooking-fire exception](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bylaw-No.-591-2005-Open-Burning.pdf) - Official wording: "4. The following types of outdoor fires may be started and maintained at any time without a permit and are excluded from the regulations of this bylaw, except during time periods of Ministry of Forests campfire bans; (a) cooking fires contained within a barbecue pit or fire pit having a surface area not greater than four (4) square feet; or within a manufactured gas, coal or electric barbecue; and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Instead of burning:** Rosebery Transfer Station, 5250 Highway 6, Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except statutory holidays. - Source: [Facility Operating Hours, Rosebery Transfer Station / Site Details](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) - Official wording: "### Rosebery Transfer Station #### Location * 5250 Highway 6 #### Hours of Operation: * Wednesday & Saturday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm * Closed on all Statutory Holidays" … "* 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 2026-11-09 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Checked Burning Permits - New Denver, Bylaw No. 591, 2005; not found there. - **Bylaw:** Village of New Denver Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 591, 2005. - Source: [Bylaw No. 591, 2005, Section 1, citation](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bylaw-No.-591-2005-Open-Burning.pdf) - Official wording: "VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER BYLAW NO. 591, 2005 Being a bylaw to regulate outdoor burning in the Village of New Denver" … "Title 1. This bylaw may be cited as the “Village of New Denver Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 591, 2005"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works The first question is what you intend to burn and why. A small fire for recreation, a cooking appliance and burning vegetation can fall under different provisions. Check the current restriction for the site and activity before lighting anything. The cooking-fire exemption does not apply during provincial Ministry of Forests campfire bans. ## Steps 1. Check the local fire instructions in [Burning Permits - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/burning-permits/). Identify the fuel, appliance or fire pit, property address and intended date. Match those details to the local fire rules. 2. If the activity needs approval, check the conditions of the approval and the current fire restrictions on the day you intend to burn. ## Good to know - Rosebery Transfer Station, 5250 Highway 6, Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except statutory holidays. - The listed permit windows are April 1 to May 15 and September 30 to November 15. - Outside provincial campfire bans, no permit is needed for cooking fires in a barbecue or fire pit with a surface area no larger than four square feet, or in a manufactured gas, coal or electric barbecue. - For pruning or garden cleanup, look up local yard-waste disposal options before accumulating a pile for burning. - For a question about the current fire restriction and the type of fire you have in mind, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. Describe the appliance or fuel and whether the location is private property or a public site. - Read the applicable provisions in [Bylaw No. 591, 2005 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bylaw-No.-591-2005-Open-Burning.pdf). ## Official forms and pages - [Burning Permits - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/burning-permits/) ## Related questions - [New Denver yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/yard-waste.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/backyard-fire.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-fire.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-fire.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/backyard-fire.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/backyard-fire.md) - [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Burning Permits - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/burning-permits/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Facility Operating Hours](https://www.rdck.ca/environmental-services/resourcerecovery/rrfacilities/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Bylaw No. 591, 2005 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bylaw-No.-591-2005-Open-Burning.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver municipal office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) _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 New Denver. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: "New Denver business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in New Denver, and how do I get one?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licence.json" --- # New Denver business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in New Denver, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** To operate a business in New Denver, sign the Village application and send it by email or mail. Staff review it and contact you for payment. You can pick up the certificate or ask to have it mailed. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) **Cost:** Use the Village Fees and Charges Bylaw to find the fee for your business. **How long:** The Village sends renewal notices at the start of the calendar year. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Businesses operating within the Village. - Source: [Business Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/business-licences/) - Official wording: "Businesses operating within municipal boundaries must have a business licence to operate within New Denver." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fee:** Use the Village Fees and Charges Bylaw to find the fee for your business. - Source: [Business Licences - New Denver, Business Licence Fees](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/business-licences/) - Official wording: "### Business Licence Fees Village of New Denver Business Licence Fees: See Fees & Charges Bylaw details HERE." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **How to apply:** To operate a business in New Denver, sign the Village application and send it by email or mail. - Source: [Business Licences - New Denver, To Obtain a Business Licence](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/business-licences/) - Official wording: "1. Fill out and sign a Business Licence Application and email or mail to the office. 2. Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will be contacted regarding payment. Please pay your business licence fee by cash, cheque, debit, or e-transfer." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Renewal:** The Village sends renewal notices at the start of the calendar year. - Source: [Business Licences - New Denver, Renewals](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/business-licences/) - Official wording: "Licence holders will receive a renewal notice at the beginning of each calendar year. Please contact our office if there are any changes to your business or you are no longer in business." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Inter-community licence:** Eligible mobile businesses may buy the West Kootenay inter-community licence for an additional $100. - Source: [Business Licences - New Denver, Inter-Community Business Licences](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/business-licences/) - Official wording: "The Village of New Denver is a member of the West Kootenay Inter-Community Business Licensing program which is directed to those businesses that are mobile and may conduct business within several area communities. The fee for an intercommunity business licence is $100.00 and is separate and additional to any municipal business licence fee, which may be required." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Checked Business Licences - New Denver; not found there. - **Bylaw:** Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw No. 580, 2004. - Source: [Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw, Title and section 10](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Business-Licence-Bylaw-Consolidated-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER BYLAW NO. 580 **************************************************** A Bylaw respecting licences for carrying on Business within the Municipality and for fixing the fees for such licences. The Council of the Corporation of the Village of New Denver in open meeting assembled, enacts as" … "10. Those businesses as provided under Section 61 of the Charter shall be exempt from Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw No. 580, 2004 Consolidated to September 17, 2018 PAGE 3 OF 5 licencing requirements." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Identify the operator, business location and type of work before applying. If you work from home, at client sites or from several premises, describe each arrangement so the licensing office can identify the correct category. Businesses operating within the Village. ## Steps 1. Start your local enquiry with [Business Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/business-licences/). Gather the business name, contact details and address where the work will take place. Look up the licence category that describes what customers will receive. 2. Check the local application instructions for approvals or documents specific to that activity. If you travel to other municipalities, ask which locations your licence covers. ## Good to know - Use the Village Fees and Charges Bylaw to find the fee for your business. - The Village sends renewal notices at the start of the calendar year. - Eligible mobile businesses may buy the West Kootenay inter-community licence for an additional $100. - Keep the licence record and any renewal notice together. When changing address or adding an activity, give the licensing office the new details before assuming the same category still applies. - For a question about the activity, business address and licence category, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. - Read the applicable provisions in [Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Business-Licence-Bylaw-Consolidated-2018.pdf). ## Official forms and pages - [Village business licence application](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/forms/) ## Related questions - [New Denver short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/short-term-rental.md) - [New Denver home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/business-licence.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/business-licences/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Business-Licence-Bylaw-Consolidated-2018.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver municipal office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Village forms, New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/forms/) (read 2026-11-09) _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 New Denver. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licence/_ --- --- title: New Denver home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home in New Denver?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of New Denver sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/home-based-business.json" --- # New Denver home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home in New Denver? **Short answer:** New Denver’s posted zoning bylaw requires a home occupation to operate indoors. In R1 and R2 it must operate inside the dwelling itself. Confirm the zone and later amendments with the Village. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of New Denver, https://newdenver.ca) ## Key facts - **Allowed:** For example, the R1 zone lists home occupation as a permitted use. Section 4.13 also governs how the business may operate. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, Section 6.1(f), R1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "R1 - SINGLE AND TWO SECTION 6 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 6.1 Permitted Uses The following uses and no other shall be permitted in a R1 zone:" … "(f) home occupation;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Business licence:** A home operator carrying on business in the Village needs a valid licence unless a statutory exemption applies. Renew before February 15 while the business continues. - Source: [Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw, Sections 2 and 10](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Business-Licence-Bylaw-Consolidated-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "2. Subject to Section 59 of the Charter no person shall carry on, with the municipality, any business unless she/he is the holder of a valid licence issued to him/her under this bylaw, and shall pay in advance therefore, to the Treasurer the sum specified in Schedule "A' attached hereto and made part of this bylaw and it shall be incumbent upon each person to renew such licence prior to February 15 th of the current licencing period as long as such business is being carried on." … "10. Those businesses as provided under Section 61 of the Charter shall be exempt from Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw No. 580, 2004 Consolidated to September 17, 2018 PAGE 3 OF 5 licencing requirements." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Limits:** The posted consolidation caps a home occupation at 40% of the dwelling floor area or 500 square feet, whichever is less. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, PDF p. 20](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: ".1 A home occupation shall be entirely enclosed within a building. .2 In the R1 and R2 zones, a home occupation shall be entirely enclosed within the dwelling unit to which it is an accessory. .3 A home occupation shall not occupy more than 40% or 500 sq. ft., whichever is the lesser, of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit in which it is accessory. .4 A home occupation shall not involve the external storage or display of materials or finished products associated with the home occupation use. .5 In the R1 and R2 zones, not more than one person is permitted to be engaged in a home occupation in addition to members of the family resident in the dwelling unit in which it is conducted." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Businesses not allowed:** No outdoor storage or display of business materials or finished products. The activity cannot cause traffic congestion or parking problems. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, Section 4.13, home occupation regulations](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "4.13 Home Occupation Regulations A home occupation is subject to the following regulations: .1 A home occupation shall be entirely enclosed within a building. .2 In the R1 and R2 zones, a home occupation shall be entirely enclosed within the dwelling unit to which it is an accessory. .3 A home occupation shall not occupy more than 40% or 500 sq. ft., whichever is the lesser, of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit in which it is accessory. .4 A home occupation shall not involve the external storage or display of materials or finished products associated with the home occupation use." … ".8 A home occupation shall not result in traffic congestion, parking problems, electrical interference, fire hazard or health hazards. .9 A home occupation shall not produce a public offence or nuisance of any kind. .10 A home occupation shall not consist of the salvage or sale of motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines or parts. .11 A home occupation shall not include the sale of a commodity produced off the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019, PDF p. 1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW No. 612, 2007" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Describe how the work would change daily activity at the home. A desk used by one resident presents different zoning questions from customers visiting the property, employees coming to work or goods being stored outdoors. For example, the R1 zone lists home occupation as a permitted use. Section 4.13 also governs how the business may operate. ## Steps 1. Check the local business instructions in [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf). Write down the proposed service, floor area, number of workers, customer visits, deliveries, signs and storage. Identify the property's zoning. 2. Compare the activity with the home-business provisions and the local licensing instructions. Give the office your operating details if the business could fit more than one category. ## Good to know - A home operator carrying on business in the Village needs a valid licence unless a statutory exemption applies. Renew before February 15 while the business continues. - The posted consolidation caps a home occupation at 40% of the dwelling floor area or 500 square feet, whichever is less. - No outdoor storage or display of business materials or finished products. The activity cannot cause traffic congestion or parking problems. - Review the rules again before changing the operation, particularly if you plan to add staff, receive customers or use a detached building. - Read the applicable provisions in [Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Business-Licence-Bylaw-Consolidated-2018.pdf). ## Related questions - [New Denver zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup.md) - [New Denver short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/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) - [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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/home-based-business.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/home-based-business.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, consolidated to January 2019 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Business Licences - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/municipal-services/business-licences/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Bylaws, Policies, Mapping - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/bylaws-planning-documents/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Business-Licence-Bylaw-Consolidated-2018.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) _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 New Denver. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: New Denver short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in New Denver?" place: New Denver, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/new-denver category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/short-term-rental.json" --- # New Denver short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in New Denver? **Short answer:** New Denver directs short-term rental hosts to display their business licence on their listing and to check local permitting with the Village Office. Confirm the proposed use at your address before advertising. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-358-2316 - Online: B.C. short-term rental host registration, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration ## Key facts - **Allowed:** The posted R1 provisions allow tourist short-term rental in a single- or two-family dwelling for up to four weeks a year. Confirm amendments and licensing with the Village for the address. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007, January 2019 consolidation, section 6.1(a)–(b), R1](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "R1 - SINGLE AND TWO SECTION 6 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 6.1 Permitted Uses The following uses and no other shall be permitted in a R1 zone: (a) single family dwelling; including a single family dwelling used for short term rental for tourist accommodation that does not exceed four (4) weeks per year; (b) two-family dwelling; including a two-family dwelling used for short term rental for tourist accommodation that does not exceed four (4) weeks per year;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Business licence:** The Village directs hosts to display their business licence on their short-term rental listings. - Source: [New Short-Term Rental Rules - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/new-short-term-rental-rules/) - Official wording: "Starting May 1, Short-Term Rental (STR) hosts in BC will be required to display their business licence on their STR listings. This is part of BC’s new Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. For more information from the Province of BC about this new Act, please visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals. The purpose of the Act is to:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Provincial registration:** Register the unit with B.C. unless a provincial registration exemption applies. Display the registration number and any required local business licence number on the listing. Use the exact registered address. - Source: [Register as a short-term rental host, Province of British Columbia, Host registration, exemptions and approved registration](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration) - Official wording: "Short-term rental hosts must register their short-term rentals with the provincial short-term rental registry to operate in B.C." … "Short-term rental hosts do not have to register if they provide: * Accommodations over 90 days long per booking * Accommodations on Reserve lands * Accommodations on the Nisga’a Lands or the treaty lands of a treaty First nation, unless the lands are subject to a coordination agreement that requires registration * The following accommodations that are not suitable for long-term housing:" … "Once registration is approved, hosts will receive a unique registration number for their short-term rental. Hosts are required to: * Update their short-term rental listing(s) to include the valid registration number (and a local government business licence number, if required) * Make sure the address on their short-term rental listing(s) exactly matches the address associated with the registration so platforms can successfully validate the registration number" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Operating rules:** The temporary residential vacation rental licence term is at most four weeks per year. Four consecutive weeks use one licence, while non-consecutive rentals require a licence for each rental. - Source: [Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw, Section 5(5), temporary residential vacation rental](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Business-Licence-Bylaw-Consolidated-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "(4) The period for a licence in respect of horse racing shall be one day. (5) The period for a licence in respect of Temporary Residential Vacation Rental shall be for a term not to exceed four (4) weeks per year. Rentals running for the duration of four consecutive weeks shall require one business licence. Rentals not running for a period of four consecutive weeks shall require one business licence for each rental." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Checked New Short-Term Rental Rules - New Denver, Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 (PDF); not found there. - **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 580, 2004 sets the licence period for temporary residential vacation rentals. - Source: [Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw, Section 5(5), temporary residential vacation rental](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Business-Licence-Bylaw-Consolidated-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER BYLAW NO. 580 **************************************************** A Bylaw respecting licences for carrying on Business within the Municipality and for fixing the fees for such licences." … "(5) The period for a licence in respect of Temporary Residential Vacation Rental shall be for a term not to exceed four (4) weeks per year. Rentals running for the duration of four consecutive weeks shall require one business licence. Rentals not running for a period of four consecutive weeks shall require one business licence for each rental." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Describe what a guest would be renting. A room in your home, a separate unit on the same parcel and an entire dwelling can be treated differently. Record the proposed length of stay and whether you live at the address. The temporary residential vacation rental licence term is at most four weeks per year. Four consecutive weeks use one licence, while non-consecutive rentals require a licence for each rental. ## Steps 1. For the local licensing requirements, consult [New Short-Term Rental Rules - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/new-short-term-rental-rules/). Find the local rules for the address and type of accommodation. Check any principal-residence, zoning and local licensing conditions that apply to it. 2. Check provincial registration separately. When an application asks for a number, identify whether it means a local business licence or the provincial registration number. ## Good to know - Register the unit with B.C. unless a provincial registration exemption applies. Display the registration number and any required local business licence number on the listing. Use the exact registered address. - The posted R1 provisions allow tourist short-term rental in a single- or two-family dwelling for up to four weeks a year. Confirm amendments and licensing with the Village for the address. - New Denver’s bylaws and mapping page links to the regional public map and the Village zoning bylaw. - Before listing the unit, compare the address, host and unit details on the listing with the approvals you obtained. Ask about the specific arrangement if you intend to rent more than one unit. - For a question about the proposed rental address, unit type and licensing category, call the Village Office at 250-358-2316. Identify the specific dwelling or suite you would list, even if it shares a street address with another unit. - Read the applicable provisions in [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) and [Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Business-Licence-Bylaw-Consolidated-2018.pdf). ## What you'll need - For a listing subject to provincial registration, have the registration number and any required local business licence number ready. ## Official forms and pages - [Register as a short-term rental host, Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration) ## Related questions - [New Denver home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/home-based-business.md) - [New Denver business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licence.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/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) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/short-term-rental.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/short-term-rental.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [New Short-Term Rental Rules - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/new-short-term-rental-rules/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Register as a short-term rental host, Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration) (read 2026-11-09) - [Bylaws, Policies, Mapping - New Denver](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/bylaws-planning-documents/) (read 2026-11-09) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Denver-Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidated-Jan-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [Village of New Denver Business Licence Bylaw (PDF)](https://newdenver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Business-Licence-Bylaw-Consolidated-2018.pdf) (read 2026-11-09) - [New Denver municipal office contact information](https://newdenver.ca/village-business/contact/) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. 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