# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for North Vancouver

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title: "North Vancouver building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# North Vancouver building permits: when you need one and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** In the City of North Vancouver you need a building permit before you build, add to, alter, demolish or move a building or structure, except a structure of 10 m² or less. Applications are electronic only: email PDFs to permitapplications@cnv.org.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Based on the value of the work. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The City gives average times, for reference only: home improvement 4 to 5 months, new construction 11 to 12 months, renovating a business space 6 months, from a complete application to a decision.  
**Where:**
- Email: Submit applications (PDF files), permitapplications@cnv.org (Files over 20 MB can use a Send-It link requested from the same address.)
- Phone: Building Division, 604-982-WORK (9675)
- Email: General permit inquiries and permit status, gateway@cnv.org
- Email: Book an inspection, permitinspections@cnv.org
- In person: City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** A permit is required before constructing, adding to, altering, demolishing or relocating a building or other structure, except a structure of 10 m² or less. Separate permits cover electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and gas work.
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 8.1.1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A permit is required before proceeding with" … "except a structure having an area not exceeding 10m²" … "The installation, alteration or connection of a plumbing system;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not needed for:** Unless the Chief Building Official Delegate requires one: painting and decorating, re-roofing; retaining walls under 1,200 mm in differential height; fences built in compliance with the Zoning Bylaw; and minor repairs the official exempts on the owner's application.
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 8.6.1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "building permits are not required for" … "retaining walls with less than 1,200mm in differential height" … "fences built in compliance with the Zoning Bylaw" … "repairs which the Chief Building Official Delegate may, on application by the Owner, exempt due to their minor nature"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to apply:** Electronic applications only: email PDF documents to permitapplications@cnv.org. Hybrid paper and electronic applications are not accepted. Files over 20 MB can use a Send-It link requested from the same email address.
  - Source: [How to Submit Construction Permits, Step 1 and Step 3](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits)
  - Official wording: "The City is accepting electronic applications. Hybrid hard copy/electronic applications will not be accepted." … "3.1 Email your submission to permitapplications@cnv.org." … "Applications larger than 20mb in size may be directed to use the City’s large file transfer tool (Send-It)."
  - Source: [General Building Permit Information, How to Submit Permit Applications](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/General-Building-Permit-Info)
  - Official wording: "The City only accepts electronic applications."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What to submit:** The Building Permit Application Form and the project checklist, plus drawings: a site plan (the bylaw calls for one by a BC Land Surveyor), floor plans, cross-sections and elevations, and Letters of Assurance from registered professionals where applicable. Files must be PDFs named to the City's standard.
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 8.7.1 and 8.7.2](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas" … "a site plan prepared by a BC Land Surveyor showing" … "Letters of Assurance as referred to in Building Code"
  - Source: [How to Submit Construction Permits, Step 1](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits)
  - Official wording: "All electronic documents must be in PDF format." … "A full listing of requirement documents can be found on the Document Checklist."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Processing time:** Average processing time (varies by project): home improvement 4 to 5 months; new construction 11 to 12 months; renovating a business space 6 months. Times run from a complete application to a decision.
  - Source: [Permits and Inspections, Permits & Inspections page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections)
  - Official wording: "Home improvement – 4 to 5 months" … "New construction – 11 to 12 months" … "Average processing times begin when a complete application is submitted and end when a decision is made."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Inspections:** The permit holder books by email to permitinspections@cnv.org, giving permit number, address, contact details, inspection type and requested date. Requests may take up to 3 business days to process; phone or voicemail bookings are not accepted. The bylaw requires at least 24 hours' notice.
  - Source: [Inspections, How to Book an Inspection](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Inspections)
  - Official wording: "You can book an inspection by email to permitinspections@cnv.org." … "Inspection requests may take up to 3 business days to process." … "Inspection bookings are not accepted by phone or voicemail."
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 6.7](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "An Applicant shall provide at least 24 hours notice to the City before an inspection is"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Contact:** Building Division (Planning and Development), City Hall, 141 West 14th Street: permitapplications@cnv.org or 604-982-WORK (9675). General permit inquiries and permit status: gateway@cnv.org.
  - Source: [How to Submit Construction Permits, Contact](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits)
  - Official wording: "If you have any questions, please contact us at permitapplications@cnv.org or 604-982-WORK (9675)."
  - Source: [Permits and Inspections, Contact Us](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections)
  - Official wording: "General Permit Inquiries & Concerns (Payments & Permit Status)" … "Email: gateway@cnv.org"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (consolidated June 15, 2026)
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), title page](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390" … "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE – JUNE 15, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of North Vancouver requires a permit under the [Construction Regulation Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf) before you construct, add to, alter, demolish or relocate a building or other structure, except a structure of 10 m² or less. Separate permits cover electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and gas work. Zoning and development permit rules apply separately.

You do not need a building permit for painting, re-roofing, retaining walls under 1,200 mm in height difference, fences built to the Zoning Bylaw, or minor repairs the City exempts. The Chief Building Official Delegate can still require one.

Property in the Ground Oriented zone (adopted December 8, 2025) goes through a separate inquiry and application-form process. Check your zone first.

## Steps

1. Find your zone in CityMap, and call 604-982-WORK (9675) if unsure.
2. Download the application form and the checklist for your project type.
3. Prepare PDF drawings named to the City's standard. Hybrid paper and electronic applications are not accepted.
4. Email the PDFs to permitapplications@cnv.org. Staff tell you whether the submission is accepted.
5. Pay on CityServe after acceptance (see building-permit-fees).
6. Book inspections by email to permitinspections@cnv.org with your permit number, address, contact details, inspection type and requested date. Phone bookings are not accepted.

## Good to know

- Inspection requests can take up to 3 business days to process, and the bylaw requires at least 24 hours' notice. The City warns of longer waits because of high volumes.
- Site plans may need to be by a BC Land Surveyor. The deck checklist says a survey plan may be required depending on scope.

## What you'll need

- Building Permit Application Form and the checklist for your project type
- Site plan, floor plans, cross-sections and elevations, and Letters of Assurance from registered professionals where applicable
- Registered Owners Authorization Form, if you are not the owner

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permits (City of North Vancouver)](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits)
- [How to Submit Construction Permits](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits)
- [Building Permit Application Form (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Building-Permit-Application-Forms/Building-Permit-Application.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit-fees.md)
- [North Vancouver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [North Vancouver zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/building-permit.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [How to Submit Construction Permits, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits) (read 2026-11-05)
- [General Building Permit Information, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/General-Building-Permit-Info) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Permits and Inspections, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Inspections, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Inspections) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "North Vancouver fence rules: permits and height limits"
question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Building, renovating and your property
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of North Vancouver
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# North Vancouver fence rules: permits and height limits

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

**Short answer:** In the City of North Vancouver a fence built to the Zoning Bylaw needs no building permit. In RS-1, RS-2, RT-1 and RT-2 zones the limit is 1.22 m (4 ft) in front of the house and 1.829 m (6 ft) behind its front face. The Ground Oriented zone differs; check your zone.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** No building permit fee for a fence that complies with the Zoning Bylaw.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Division, 604-982-WORK (9675)
- Email: Planning and general inquiries, gateway@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **Permit:** No building permit is needed for a fence built in compliance with the Zoning Bylaw, unless the Chief Building Official Delegate requires one.
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390, ss. 8.6.1, 11.1, s. 8.6.1(c)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "building permits are not required for" … "fences built in compliance with the Zoning Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Height, front yard:** RS-1, RS-2, RT-1, RT-2: 1.22 m (4 ft) for a fence in front of the front face of the house (1.524 m / 5 ft on a lot with a child care use). Ground Oriented zone: 1.2 m in a yard next to a front lot line.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, s. 412(2)(a),(b),(c)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "when not exceeding 1.22 metres (4 feet) in Height may be sited on any portion of the Lot" … "when not exceeding 1.524 metres (5 feet) in Height may be sited on any portion of a Lot with a Child Care Use" … "to the rear of the front face of a Principal Building on the Lot"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, s. 580(1),(2) (Ground Oriented zone)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Structures not exceeding 1.2 metres in height may be located on any portion of the lot." … "except within a yard that is adjacent to a Front Lot Line or an Exterior Side Lot Line"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Height, side and rear yards:** RS/RT zones: up to 1.829 m (6 ft) behind the front face of the house; taller must meet house setbacks; maximum 3.658 m. Ground Oriented zone: 1.5 m, or 1.8 m behind the front face on lots with two or fewer units; 1.2 m in a yard next to an exterior side lot line on a corner lot.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, s. 412(1),(2)(c),(d)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall not exceed a Height of 3.658 metres (12 feet)" … "when not exceeding 1.829 metres (6 feet) in Height may be sited to the rear of the front face of a Principal Building on the Lot" … "when exceeding 1.829 metres (6 feet) in Height shall be sited in accordance with the required distances from Lot lines for Principal" … "Accessory Structures up to 1.5 metres in height may be located on any" … "portion of the lot except within a yard that is adjacent to a Front Lot Line or" … "Structures of up to 1.8 metres in Height may be located behind the front"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, s. 580(3) (Ground Oriented zone)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Structures of up to 1.8 metres in Height may be located behind the front face of a building, except for a Corner Lot"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** RS/RT zones: a structure over 0.914 m (3 ft) high may not be within 4.57 m (15 ft) of the intersection of lot lines along two streets, a street and a lane, or two lanes, and must give driveway vision clearance (nothing over 0.914 m in the driveway triangle). Ground Oriented zone: structures over 1.0 m stay outside a triangle 4.5 m along each street or lane from the corner.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, s. 412(2)(e)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall not be sited within 4.57 metres (15 feet) of the intersection of the Lot lines along two Streets" … "shall provide vision clearance from driveways in accordance with Section 906(4)(h)" … "intersection of the Lot lines along two Streets, or along a" … "Street and a Lane, or along two Lanes;"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, s. 906(4)(h)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "no Structure or landscaping except high-branched trees shall exceed 0.914 metres (3 feet) in Height within the area Bounded By"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, s. 578(4) (Ground Oriented zone)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "On a Corner Lot, all Structures over 1.0 metres in Height must be located outside of the triangle-shaped area" … "points 4.5 metres along each Street or Lane from such point of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other rules:** Height is measured from the top of the fence to the highest finished ground within 0.3 m of it. Fences must be entirely on the owner's property. A swimming pool must be enclosed by a fence at least 1,070 mm high with no openings over 100 mm and a self-closing gate. Ground Oriented zone: retaining walls max 1.0 m; fence parts within 0.5 m of one max 1.2 m.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, Definitions, 'Height'](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "means the vertical distance between the top of a Structure and the highest finished ground elevation within 0.3 metres of such Structure"
  - Source: [RS and RT Zone Accessory Structures handout, handout p. 2](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Zoning/RS-RT-Accessory-Structure-Handout.pdf)
  - Official wording: "All fences must be located entirely on the owner’s property."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, s. 580(4),(5) (Ground Oriented zone)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A Retaining Wall may not exceed a height of 1.0 metres at any point along its length." … "Portions of a fence that are within 0.5 metres of a Retaining Wall may be no more than 1.2 metres in Height, measured from the top of the Retaining Wall."
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390, ss. 8.6.1, 11.1, Part 11, s. 11.1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Swimming Pools shall be enclosed within a fence of not less than 1070mm (3 ft 6" … "inches) in height with no openings greater than 100mm (4inches) in their least"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700: s. 412 (one-unit and two-unit zones) and s. 580 (Ground Oriented zone). Permit exemption: Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390, s. 8.6.1(c).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, s. 412 title](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "SIZE, SHAPE AND SITING OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN ONE-UNIT" … "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE – MARCH 2, 2026"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580, s. 580](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Siting and Height of Accessory Structures"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

A fence is an accessory structure under the City of North Vancouver's [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf). The [Construction Regulation Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf) says no building permit is needed for a fence built in compliance with the Zoning Bylaw, unless the Chief Building Official Delegate requires one.

Height limits depend on your zone, so check yours in CityMap first. Both sets below are from the bylaw.

## Good to know

- **RS-1, RS-2, RT-1, RT-2:** up to 1.22 m (4 ft) in front of the front face of the house (1.524 m / 5 ft on a lot with a child care use); up to 1.829 m (6 ft) behind it. Taller than that must meet the same setbacks as a house, and the maximum is 3.658 m.
- **Ground Oriented zone:** 1.2 m in a yard next to a front lot line; 1.5 m, or 1.8 m behind the front face of a building on lots with two or fewer units; 1.2 m in a yard next to an exterior side lot line on a corner lot. Retaining walls are limited to 1.0 m, and fence parts within 0.5 m of one to 1.2 m.
- **Corner lots, RS/RT:** nothing over 0.914 m (3 ft) high within 4.57 m (15 ft) of the corner, and driveways need the same clear view. Ground Oriented zone: structures over 1.0 m stay outside a triangle 4.5 m along each street or lane from the corner.
- Height is measured from the top of the fence to the highest finished ground within 0.3 m of it.
- A fence must sit entirely on your own property.
- A swimming pool must be enclosed by a fence at least 1,070 mm high with no openings over 100 mm and a self-closing gate.
- The Zoning Bylaw has no rule on barbed wire or electric fences. Ask the Building Division at 604-982-WORK (9675).

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
- [RS and RT Accessory Structure Handout (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Zoning/RS-RT-Accessory-Structure-Handout.pdf)
- [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/fence-rules.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/fence-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fence-rules.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/fence-rules.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fence-rules.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 412, 580](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF), ss. 8.6.1, 11.1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [RS and RT Zone Accessory Structures handout (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Zoning/RS-RT-Accessory-Structure-Handout.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: North Vancouver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Building, renovating and your property
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of North Vancouver
sources_read: 2026-11-05
review: machine_checked
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# North Vancouver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

**Short answer:** In the City of North Vancouver a building permit is required for any structure over 10 m² (108 sq. ft.), which covers most garages and carports. A smaller shed needs no building permit but must meet zoning rules. The City states no deck height threshold.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Based on the value of the work. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**Where:**
- Email: Submit applications, permitapplications@cnv.org
- Phone: Building Division, 604-982-WORK (9675)
- Email: Ground Oriented zone inquiries, permitinquiry@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** A permit is required for a structure over 10 m² (108 sq. ft.); a smaller one needs no building permit but must still meet zoning and other City bylaws. A permanently installed shipping container or storage pod counts as an accessory building.
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390, s. 8.1.1, s. 8.1.1(a)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "except a structure having an area not exceeding 10m²"
  - Source: [Accessory Building Handout, handout p. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Zoning/Accessory-Building-Handout.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A Building Permit is required for any permanent structure over 108 sq.ft. in size." … "do not require a Building Permit but must comply with City bylaws."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Decks:** No deck height threshold is stated. The City has a building permit checklist for new decks and deck alterations; the bylaw's only size exemption is for structures of 10 m² or less.
  - Source: [Residential Renovation and Addition Non-Strata, Residential Renovation and Addition page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/Residential-Renovation-Additions-Non-Strata)
  - Official wording: "You'll also find information on new decks and alterations to existing decks." … "Deck Checklist"
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390, s. 8.1.1, s. 8.1.1(a)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "except a structure having an area not exceeding 10m²"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Garages and carports:** Yes: a building permit is required for any structure over 10 m² (s. 8.1.1(a)), which covers most garages and carports. A new garage or carport has its own checklist; a garage for a new dwelling is part of the main permit. In the Ground Oriented zone an application form is required for a deck, garage or carport.
  - Source: [New Garages and Carports, New Garages & Carports page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/New-Garages-Carports)
  - Official wording: "Building permit information and forms related to the construction of new garages and carports." … "If you're building a new dwelling unit, the garage is included in the main dwelling permit application."
  - Source: [Ground Oriented Housing, Ground Oriented Housing page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/Ground-Oriented-Housing)
  - Official wording: "Construction of a deck, garage or carport" … "you must complete an application form for the following:"
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390, s. 8.1.1, s. 8.1.1(a)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "or other structure, except a structure having an area not exceeding 10m²;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning limits:** One- and two-unit zones (s. 514): total accessory floor area at most the lesser of 0.1 × lot area or 55.7 m² (two-unit lots 0.13 × or 81.8 m²; 10 m² on a lot with a coach house); height 3.658 m; behind the front face; setbacks 1.22 m rear, 0.61 m interior side, 3.048 m exterior side and from the house.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 514, Part 5B, s. 514(1),(2),(4),(5)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall not exceed the lesser of 0.1 times the Lot Area or 55.7 square metres (600 square" … "shall not exceed the lesser of 0.13 times the Lot Area or 81.8 square metres (880" … "shall not exceed a maximum height of 3.658 metres (12 feet) from the" … "shall be sited behind the front face of the Principal Building" … "1.22 metres (4 feet) from the Rear Lot Line;" … "0.61 metres (2 feet) from the Interior Side Lot Line." … "3.048 metres (10 feet) from an Exterior Side Lot Line;" … "on any Lot with an Accessory Coach House Use, shall not exceed" … "3.048 metres (10 feet) from a Principal Building on the Lot;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (permit, s. 8.1.1); Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (accessory buildings s. 514; Ground Oriented zone Part 5B)
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390, s. 8.1.1, title page](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 514, Part 5B, title page](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE – MARCH 2, 2026" … "SIZE, SHAPE AND SITING OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the City of North Vancouver's [Construction Regulation Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf), a permit is required for any structure over 10 m² (108 sq. ft.). A smaller structure needs no building permit but must still meet the [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) and other City bylaws. A permanently installed shipping container or storage pod counts as an accessory building.

The City has a checklist for new decks and deck alterations but states no deck height threshold. A new garage or carport has its own checklist; a garage for a new house is part of the main permit.

Rules depend on your zone. In the Ground Oriented zone (adopted December 8, 2025) an application form is required for a deck, garage or carport, and the garage page says it does not apply there. Contact permitinquiry@cnv.org or 604-982-WORK (9675).

## Steps

1. Check your zone in CityMap.
2. Download the checklist and application form.
3. Email the package to permitapplications@cnv.org.

## Good to know

In RS-1, RS-2, RT-1 and RT-2 zones (Zoning Bylaw s. 514):

- Total accessory floor area: the lesser of 0.1 times the lot area or 55.7 m². Two-unit lots: 0.13 times or 81.8 m². On a lot with a coach house: 10 m².
- Height 3.658 m, behind the front face of the house.
- Setbacks: 1.22 m from the rear lot line, 0.61 m from an interior side line, 3.048 m from an exterior side line and from the house.
- Buildings over 10 m² go in the rear 25% of the lot depth and 4.57 m from a corner intersection.

The Ground Oriented zone sets building setbacks of 3.0 m front, 1.5 m rear and 1.2 m interior side.

## What you'll need

- Building Permit Application Form and the Deck or New Garage and Carport Checklist
- Site plan showing setbacks to property lines

## Official forms and pages

- [Deck Checklist (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Building-Permit-Application-Forms/Building-Permit-Application-Checklist-Decks.pdf)
- [New Garage and Carport Checklist (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Building-Permit-Application-Forms/Building-Permit-Application-Checklist-New-Garage-and-Carport.pdf)
- [Accessory Building Handout (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Zoning/Accessory-Building-Handout.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit.md)
- [North Vancouver fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/fence-rules.md)
- [North Vancouver zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [New Garages and Carports, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/New-Garages-Carports) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Residential Renovation and Addition Non-Strata, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/Residential-Renovation-Additions-Non-Strata) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ground Oriented Housing, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/Ground-Oriented-Housing) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Accessory Building Handout (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Zoning/Accessory-Building-Handout.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF), s. 8.1.1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 514, Part 5B](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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# North Vancouver building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** A City of North Vancouver building permit costs $124.99 when the construction cost is up to $5,000, then $15.76 for each extra $1,000 up to $15,000, and lower rates beyond that. A non-refundable application fee is paid up front.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** $124.99 for the first $5,000; $15.76 per extra $1,000 to $15,000; $14.14 per $1,000 to $50,000; $12.31 per $1,000 to $100,000; $10.17 per $1,000 above that. Application fee from $104.14.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Division, 604-982-WORK (9675)
- Online: Pay through CityServe, https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Online-Services/CityServe

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $124.99 when the construction cost does not exceed $5,000. An application fee of at least $104.14 is paid up front.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D, Schedule D, s. 2.5](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "When the cost does not exceed $5,000 $ 124.99" … "not less than $ 104.14"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** Based on the declared construction value: $124.99 for the first $5,000; $15.76 per additional $1,000 (or part) up to $15,000; $14.14 per $1,000 from $15,000 to $50,000; $12.31 per $1,000 from $50,000 to $100,000; $10.17 per $1,000 above $100,000.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D, Schedule D, s. 2.5](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "When the cost does not exceed $5,000 $ 124.99" … "$ 15.76" … "$ 14.14" … "$ 12.31" … "$ 10.17" … "The calculation of building permit values shall be based on the total construction or"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** Paid with the application and not refundable: 50% of the calculated permit fee, not less than $104.14, for work up to $200,000. The schedule adds 'plus 40%' (minimum total $208.28) for $200,001 to $500,000 and 'plus 30%' (minimum total $520.70) above that. It does not say if this is credited to the permit fee.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D, Schedule D, s. 2.1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Application Fee:" … "50% of the fee prescribed and as set out in 2.5 of this schedule" … "which said sum shall not be refundable." … "$ 208.28" … "$ 520.70" … "plus 40% of the fee prescribed and as set out in 2.5 of this" … "plus 30% of the fee prescribed and as set out in 2.5 of this"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** Plumbing permit $124.99 for up to 4 fixtures plus $28.12 for each extra. Residential inspection fee $249.98 per new self-contained unit. Completion deposit of 2% of construction value ($104.14 to $1,041.41) for additions and renovations. Re-inspections from $124.99. Work started without a permit: double permit fee, up to $20,828.16.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D, Schedule D, ss. 1.1, 1.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Work that has commenced without a permit subject to double permit" … "When the number of fixtures does not exceed 4 $ 124.99" … "Each plumbing fixture in excess of 4 installed or roughed-in $ 28.12" … "$ 249.98" … "accompanied by a deposit of 2% of the total construction value." … "$ 1,041.41" … "$ 124.99"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** After the City accepts your submission, pay online on CityServe, or by cheque left in the City's drop mail box at the 14th Street entrance of City Hall, with the property address written on the memo line.
  - Source: [How to Submit Construction Permits, Step 4](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits)
  - Official wording: "4.1. After your submission is accepted, please go to CityServe to pay online." … "you can drop off a cheque in the City’s drop mail box at the 14th Street entrance"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000, Schedule D (Development, Permitting and Regulation Fees), section 2 Building Permit Fees
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000" … "DEVELOPMENT, PERMITTING AND REGULATION FEES" … "2. Building Permit Fees"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of North Vancouver sets building permit fees in [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 9000](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf), Schedule D. The fee is based on the construction value, which the Chief Building Official Delegate determines.

## Steps

1. Estimate the fee from the scale below.
2. Pay the application fee with your application. It is not refundable: 50% of the calculated permit fee, not less than $104.14, for work up to $200,000. The schedule adds "plus 40%" (minimum total $208.28) for $200,001 to $500,000 and "plus 30%" (minimum total $520.70) above that.
3. After the City accepts your submission, pay on CityServe, or leave a cheque with the property address on the memo line in the drop box at the 14th Street entrance of City Hall.

## Good to know

- Scale: $124.99 for the first $5,000; $15.76 per additional $1,000 (or part) to $15,000; $14.14 to $50,000; $12.31 to $100,000; $10.17 above.
- The fee is reduced by 5 percent (to a maximum of $500) where the City requires an engineer or architect to certify the plans.
- Additions, alterations and renovations pay a completion deposit of 2% of construction value ($104.14 to $1,041.41).
- Plumbing permit: $124.99 for up to 4 fixtures plus $28.12 for each extra. New self-contained unit inspection: $249.98.
- Re-inspections start at $124.99. Work started without a permit costs double the permit fee, up to $20,828.16.
- The schedule does not say whether the application fee is credited against the permit fee. Ask the Building Division.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
- [How to Submit Construction Permits](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit-fees.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [How to Submit Construction Permits, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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# North Vancouver zoning: find your zone and what it allows

**Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?

**Short answer:** Search your address in the City of North Vancouver's free CityMap and select the Property Report tool to see your zone, Official Community Plan designation and heritage status. Then read your zone in Zoning Bylaw No. 6700. Planning can help at gateway@cnv.org or 604-982-WORK (9675).

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Where:**
- Online: CityMap, https://gisext2.cnv.org/citymap/
- Phone: Planning, 604-982-WORK (9675)
- Email: Planning (Gateway), gateway@cnv.org
- Phone: Rezoning and land use planning, 604-983-7357
- Email: Rezoning and land use planning, planning@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** Use the City's free mapping service, CityMap: search the property address and select the 'Property Report' tool to see the zone, OCP designation, heritage status and more.
  - Source: [Zoning, Zoning page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Building/Land-Use-Approvals/Zoning)
  - Official wording: "You can find the zone of any property in the City by using our free mapping service CityMap." … "simply search any property address and select the ‘Property Report’ tool to see the zone, OCP designation, heritage status, and more."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, consolidated for convenience to March 2, 2026 (includes Ground Oriented Zone, Part 5B, adopted December 8, 2025).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), title page](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "“Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700”" … "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE – MARCH 2, 2026" … "PART 5B: GROUND ORIENTED ZONE REGULATIONS [Bylaw 9137, December 8, 2025]"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What the zone controls:** Each zone determines the development potential of a property and its permitted uses. The zone regulations cover things like gross floor area, lot coverage, height, setbacks and parking.
  - Source: [Zoning, Zoning page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Building/Land-Use-Approvals/Zoning)
  - Official wording: "Each zone determines the development potential of any property, as well as the permitted uses." … "including regulations on Gross Floor Area, Lot Coverage, height, setbacks, parking, and more."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Contact:** Planning: gateway@cnv.org or 604-982-WORK (9675). Rezoning and land use planning: planning@cnv.org, 604-983-7357.
  - Source: [Zoning, Zoning page, Contact Us](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Building/Land-Use-Approvals/Zoning)
  - Official wording: "For general Planning questions, please contact us at gateway@cnv.org or call 604-982-WORK (9675)."
  - Source: [Permits and Inspections, Permits & Inspections page, Contact Us](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections)
  - Official wording: "Rezoning Applications, Land Use Planning & Development Permits" … "Phone: 604-983-7357" … "Email: planning@cnv.org"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), title page](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "“Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700”"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Every property in the City of North Vancouver (not the District of North Vancouver, which has its own zoning) has a zone under [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf). Each zone determines the development potential of the property and its permitted uses, covering gross floor area, lot coverage, height, setbacks and parking. The bylaw includes the Ground Oriented zone (Part 5B), adopted December 8, 2025.

## Steps

1. Open CityMap, search your address and select the Property Report tool.
2. Note your zone. The City's zone families include GO, RS, RT, RG, RM, RH, commercial (C, CS, LL, W), industrial (M), public (P) and site-specific CD zones.
3. Read that zone in the Zoning Bylaw.
4. Ask Planning if you are unsure what your zone allows: gateway@cnv.org or 604-982-WORK (9675). For rezoning and land use planning, contact planning@cnv.org or 604-983-7357.

## Good to know

- Rules for fences, sheds, suites and home businesses differ by zone. Check yours before you plan.
- The City's page says its regulations may still need to change to match provincial housing legislation, so confirm with Planning before relying on the bylaw alone.

## Zones

643 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Divisions I-VII (consolidated for convenience, March 2, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/zoning/index.json

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

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Building/Land-Use-Approvals/Zoning)
- [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
- [Ground Oriented Zone Handout (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Development-Application-Resources/Ground-Oriented-Zone-Handout.pdf)
- [General Zoning Map (PDF)](https://gisext2.cnv.org/PDFMaps/CNV_GenZoning48x36.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/zoning-lookup.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Building/Land-Use-Approvals/Zoning) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Permits and Inspections, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: North Vancouver secondary suite and carriage house rules
question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Building, renovating and your property
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# North Vancouver secondary suite and carriage house rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes. The City of North Vancouver allows one secondary suite inside a one-unit house, and a coach house, in most residential zones when the owner lives on the property. Both need a building permit, and a coach house also needs a development permit. The Ground Oriented zone has its own process.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Building permit fees are based on the value of the work (see building-permit-fees). The Coach House Development Permit fee is $1,301.76.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Division, 604-982-WORK (9675)
- Email: Gateway, gateway@cnv.org
- Email: Submit applications, permitapplications@cnv.org
- Email: Ground Oriented zone inquiries, permitinquiry@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes: one secondary suite inside a one-unit house where the owner lives on the property, in the RS-1, RS-2, RT-1, RT-2, RG, RM-1 and RH-1 zones; two-unit lots get an accessory dwelling unit in each unit (s. 507(14)). The Ground Oriented zone also allows a new single-detached home with a secondary suite and/or coach house.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 501(1)(a), 502(1)(a), 507(11)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Secondary Suite Use, subject to Section 507(11) of this" … "shall be permitted where the owner resides on the property." … "others shall be permitted in the RG-Ground-Oriented Apartment Residential" … "others shall be permitted in the RM-1 and RH-1 zones:" … "On a Lot containing an approved Two-Unit Residential Use, an Accessory"
  - Source: [Ground Oriented Housing, Ground Oriented Housing page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/Ground-Oriented-Housing)
  - Official wording: "New single-detached home with or without a secondary suite and/or coach house"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes: one coach house (a detached, non-stratified unit) is allowed as an accessory to a one-unit residential use in the RS-1, RS-2, RT-1, RT-2 and RG zones, where the owner lives on the property. It is limited to 92.9 m² of floor area and 6.7 m in overall height, and cannot be stratified.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), ss. 501(1)(g), 507(13), 509(2)(c), 509(6)(b)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Coach House Use, subject to Section 507(13) of this" … "shall be permitted where the owner resides on the property;" … "shall not be stratified as per the Strata Property Act." … "shall not exceed 92.9 square metres (1,000 square feet);" … "shall not exceed a maximum overall Building Height of 6.7 metres" … "others shall be permitted in the RG-Ground-Oriented Apartment Residential"
  - Source: [Coach House, Coach House page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/New-Coach-House)
  - Official wording: "they cannot be stratified"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits:** Suite must be entirely inside the house, at least 37.16 m² (400 sq. ft.) and no more than the lesser of 90 m² (969 sq. ft.) or 40% of the total gross floor area. Only one suite per house, and the owner must live on the property.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 507(11)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall be completely Enclosed within the Principal Building;" … "shall not be less than 37.16 square metres (400 square feet) in" … "shall be limited to one Accessory Secondary Suite Use within a" … "shall be permitted where the owner resides on the property."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Parking:** RS/RT zones: 1 parking space for a secondary suite, a coach house, or both together, in addition to 1 space per dwelling unit for the house. Ground Oriented zone: 0.5 space per dwelling unit (fractions of 0.5 or more round up to 1).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 908, Figure 9-3](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Coach House Use, 1 space" … "or both Accessory Coach House Use and" … "One-Unit Use, or a Two-Unit Use, or an 1 space per Dwelling Unit"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 581(1) (Ground Oriented zone)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A minimum of 0.5 Parking Spaces shall be required for each" … "When the calculation of parking requirements results in a fraction of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permits:** A building permit is required to legalize, renovate or install a secondary suite (included in the main permit for a new house). A coach house needs a development permit and a building permit, submitted together; the Coach House Development Permit fee is $1,301.76.
  - Source: [Accessory Secondary Suite - Zoning Bylaw Requirements, page 2](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Building-Inspection-Guides/Accessory-Secondary-Suite-Zoning-Bylaw-Requirements.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Legalizing, renovating, or installing a new Accessory Secondary Suite requires a"
  - Source: [Secondary Suites, Secondary Suites page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/Secondary-Suites)
  - Official wording: "Secondary suites being installed in new dwelling units is included in the main dwellings building permit application."
  - Source: [Coach House, Application & Submission Process](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/New-Coach-House)
  - Official wording: "all development permit and building permit documentation outlined in the checklist should be submitted simultaneously to the City."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000, Schedule D, Schedule D, Development Permit](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Coach House Development Permit $ 1,301.76"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (ss. 501, 502, 507(11), 507(13), 509, 908; Part 5B Ground Oriented zone); Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 507(11)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Secondary Suite Use" … "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE – MARCH 2, 2026"
  - Source: [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (consolidated June 15, 2026), title page](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Rules depend on your zone, so check yours in CityMap first. Under the City of North Vancouver's [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf):

- **Secondary suite:** one suite, entirely inside a one-unit house, where the owner lives on the property. Allowed in RS-1, RS-2, RT-1, RT-2, RG, RM-1 and RH-1 zones. Two-unit lots get an accessory dwelling unit in each unit.
- **Coach house:** a detached unit, allowed as an accessory to a one-unit home in RS-1, RS-2, RT-1, RT-2 and RG zones, where the owner lives on the property. It is limited to 92.9 m² of floor area and 6.7 m in height, cannot be stratified (sold separately), and must follow the Accessory Coach House Development Permit Guidelines. The City says one suite may be combined with a coach house.
- **Ground Oriented zone:** allows a new single-detached home with a secondary suite and/or coach house. The suite and coach house pages say they do not apply there, and a separate process applies (permitinquiry@cnv.org).

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone in CityMap.
2. Suite in an existing house: apply for a building permit. A suite in a new house is part of the main permit.
3. Coach house: submit the development permit and building permit documents together, using the coach house checklist.
4. Email the package to permitapplications@cnv.org.

## Good to know

- Suite size (RS and RT zones): at least 37.16 m² (400 sq. ft.) and no more than the lesser of 90 m² (969 sq. ft.) or 40% of the total gross floor area.
- Parking in RS and RT zones: 1 space for a suite, a coach house, or both, on top of 1 space per dwelling unit for the house. Ground Oriented zone: 0.5 space per dwelling unit (fractions of 0.5 or more round up).
- Legalizing, renovating or installing a suite needs a building permit.

## What you'll need

- Building Permit Application Form and Interior Renovation Checklist (existing house), or the Coach House checklist
- Supplementary Dwelling Unit Information Form
- Registered Owners Authorization Form, if you are not the owner

## Official forms and pages

- [Secondary Suites](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/Secondary-Suites)
- [Coach House](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/New-Coach-House)
- [Secondary Suite Building Permit Application Guide (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Building-Permit-Application-Forms/Secondary-Suite-Building-Permit-Application-Guide.pdf)
- [Accessory Secondary Suite - Zoning Bylaw Requirements (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Building-Inspection-Guides/Accessory-Secondary-Suite-Zoning-Bylaw-Requirements.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit.md)
- [North Vancouver zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/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)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/secondary-suite.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/secondary-suite.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/secondary-suite.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/secondary-suite.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/secondary-suite.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Secondary Suites, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/Secondary-Suites) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Coach House, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/New-Coach-House) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Accessory Secondary Suite - Zoning Bylaw Requirements (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Building-Inspection-Guides/Accessory-Secondary-Suite-Zoning-Bylaw-Requirements.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Ground Oriented Housing, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/Ground-Oriented-Housing) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF), Schedule D](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (consolidated June 15, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: North Vancouver tree removal rules and permits
question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Building, renovating and your property
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of North Vancouver
sources_read: 2026-11-05
review: machine_checked
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/tree-removal/"
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# North Vancouver tree removal rules and permits

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

**Short answer:** In the City of North Vancouver, low-density residential lots (zones GO, RS-1, RS-2, RS-4B, RT-1, RT-2) need no tree permit, except in streamside areas or some CD zones. Every other property needs a permit to remove a protected tree 20 cm or more across. The fine is $450.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Application base fee $182.25, plus $78.11 per tree removed and $135.36 per site inspection. Security deposit $1,015.37 per replacement tree; ecological compensation $1,562.11 per tree where applicable; cash-in-lieu of planting $781.06 per tree.  
**Where:**
- Email: Private property trees, TreeBylaw@cnv.org
- Email: Trees on City property (boulevards, parks), eng@cnv.org
- Phone: Engineering (City trees, hazards), 604-983-7333

## Key facts

- **When a permit is needed:** Not needed on low-density residential lots (zones GO, RS-1, RS-2, RS-4B, RT-1, RT-2), except in streamside areas or some CD zones. On all other properties (multi-family, commercial, civic, industrial) a permit is needed to remove a protected tree 20 cm or more in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground.
  - Source: [Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 2.A, 2.B](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8888-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw applies to trees on land throughout the City, but does not apply to a tree if" … "zoned GO (Ground Oriented" … "This Bylaw only applies to trees having a DBH of 20 centimetres or more."
  - Source: [Trees on Private Property](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Trees/Private-Trees)
  - Official wording: "are not required to get a tree removal permit unless the property is in a streamside area or some CD zones." … "A permit is required to remove any protected tree that has a diameter of 20 centimetres or greater, measured at 1.4 metres above the ground."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Exemptions:** A tree that presents an imminent danger to people or property from natural causes only may be cut without a permit; report it to the City by the next business day with a photo, and do not remove it until the City authorizes. Basic pruning to arboricultural standards is exempt. Trees entirely on a highway, and trees under 20 cm DBH, are outside the bylaw. (Sources differ: The City's web page says evidence must be sent within 24 hours of cutting; the bylaw says the next business day. The bylaw is followed here. Hazard trees cut this way still need replacement trees and security as if cut under a permit (s. 4.C).)
  - Source: [Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), ss. 2.A, 2.B, 4.B](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8888-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "does not apply to a tree if the entire trunk of the tree is on a highway" … "This Bylaw only applies to trees having a DBH of 20 centimetres or more." … "due to natural causes only, presents an" … "shall report the cutting to the Delegate within the next business day" … "shall not remove the tree until authorized to do so by the Delegate" … "carried out in accordance with sound arboricultural"
  - Source: [Trees on Private Property, Hazardous Tree Removal](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Trees/Private-Trees)
  - Official wording: "Within 24 hours of cutting the tree, you must submit evidence"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** Application base fee $182.25, plus $78.11 per tree removed and a $135.36 inspection fee per site visit. Also a $1,015.37 security deposit per replacement tree (returned if the tree survives) and, where applicable, ecological compensation of $1,562.11 per tree.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000, Schedule F, Tree Bylaw Fees](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Application Base Fee per application $ 182.25" … "Tree Removal Fee per tree removed $ 78.11" … "Inspection Fee per site visit $ 135.36" … "Replacement Tree Security per tree replaced $ 1,015.37" … "Ecological Compensation per tree removed $ 1,562.11"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Replacement trees:** Plant 1 replacement tree for each dead, dying or hazardous tree removed and 3 for any other tree, on the same lot within 6 months, at least one a conifer, each at least 5 cm caliper, and maintain them 2 years (up to 4). If the lot cannot fit them, pay $781.06 per tree cash-in-lieu.
  - Source: [Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 7.A, 7.B, 7.D, 7.E](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8888-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "1 replacement tree for each dead, dying, or Hazardous Tree that is cut or" … "3 replacement trees for each tree other than a dead, dying or Hazardous Tree" … "at least one replacement tree must be a conifer, and the caliper for" … "a replacement tree must be at least 5 cm." … "shall maintain replacement trees for two years from the date of" … "the applicant shall pay cash-in-lieu to the City"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000, Schedule F, Tree Bylaw Fees](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Tree Replacement Cash-in-Lieu per tree removed $ 781.06"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **City trees:** Trees in parks and on streets and boulevards are managed by the City, which will not prune or remove them for aesthetics or views. Owners may apply for a City Tree Cutting Permit under specific conditions in the City's Tree Policy; work cannot start until it is issued. Apply to eng@cnv.org; call 604-983-7333 about hazards.
  - Source: [Trees on Public Property](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Trees/Public-Trees)
  - Official wording: "will not prune or remove trees for aesthetic reasons or to improve a view." … "A City Tree Cutting Permit must be issued before any tree work begins." … "Submit your completed application for review to eng@cnv.org." … "please call 604-983-7333, email eng@cnv.org"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** $450 per offence ($400 if paid early, $500 if paid late) for cutting, removing or damaging a tree, or allowing it, without a permit. The City can also require a fee of 250% of the ecological compensation fee per tree plus replacement planting; court fines can reach $50,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Cut, remove or damage a tree, or any part of a tree 4 (a) No $450 $400 $500"
  - Source: [Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 10.B, 10.C](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8888-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "to a maximum of $50,000 in fines" … "Pay a fee equal to 250% of the Ecological Compensation Fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888 (consolidated June 15, 2026)
  - Source: [Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), title page](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8888-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888" … "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE – JUNE 15, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of North Vancouver's [Tree Bylaw No. 8888](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8888-C.pdf) depends on your property's zone. Low-density residential lots (GO, RS-1, RS-2, RS-4B, RT-1, RT-2) need no permit, except in streamside areas or some CD (comprehensive development) zones. On all other properties (multi-family, commercial, civic, industrial) you need a permit to remove a protected tree 20 cm or more in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground. Check your zone in CityMap.

A permit is only issued for dead, dying or hazardous trees, trees interfering with utility wires or sewer or drainage, and, where a building permit application is active, trees in the building envelope or construction access area. If the trunk is partly off your property, you need the neighbour's permission.

## Steps

1. If unsure, email TreeBylaw@cnv.org.
2. Apply with the Tree Removal Permit Application Form and pay the fees.
3. Post the security for replacement trees before the permit issues.
4. Replant: 1 tree for each dead, dying or hazardous tree removed and 3 for any other, on the same lot within 6 months, at least one a conifer, each at least 5 cm caliper, kept for 2 years. If they will not fit, pay $781.06 per tree cash-in-lieu.

## Good to know

- A tree in imminent danger from natural causes may be cut without a permit. Report it to the City by the next business day with a photo, and do not remove it until the City authorizes. Replacement trees and security still apply. The City's web page says 24 hours instead; confirm with the City.
- Basic pruning to arboricultural standards is exempt, as are trees under 20 cm.
- Trees on streets, boulevards and parks are managed by the City, which will not prune or remove them for aesthetics or views. To apply for a City Tree Cutting Permit, email eng@cnv.org; call 604-983-7333 about hazards.
- Cutting a tree without a permit is a $450 ticket ($400 if paid early, $500 if paid late). The City can also charge 250% of the ecological compensation fee, and court fines can reach $50,000.

## Official forms and pages

- [Trees on Private Property](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Trees/Private-Trees)
- [Trees on Public Property](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Trees/Public-Trees)
- [Tree Removal Permit Application Form (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Building-Permit-Application-Forms/Tree-Removal-Permit-Application-Form.pdf)
- [Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8888-C.pdf)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/tree-removal.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/tree-removal.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/tree-removal.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/tree-removal.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/tree-removal.md)
- [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/tree-removal.md)

## Sources

- [Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8888-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Trees on Private Property, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Trees/Private-Trees) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Trees on Public Property, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Trees/Public-Trees) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF), Schedule F, Tree Bylaw Fees](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "North Vancouver garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits"
question: "When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of North Vancouver
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# North Vancouver garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

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

**Short answer:** The City of North Vancouver collects garbage every other week from houses, duplexes and some townhomes, Monday to Thursday depending on your area. You may put out up to two 77-litre cans between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Extra garbage needs a Residential Garbage Tag, $8 each under the Fees Bylaw.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** 2026 annual garbage charge per dwelling unit: $145 for a single-unit dwelling, duplex or infill; $98 for a secondary suite, coach house or multi-unit dwelling of more than 2 units. Green Can: $173 or $105. Extra garbage tag $8 each.  
**How long:** Every other week; your collection day is Monday to Thursday, depending on your area.  
**Where:**
- Online: CityCollect app and collection dates lookup, https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Curbside-Collection
- Phone: Missed garbage pickup (City Operations), 604-987-7155
- In person: Buy garbage tags at Finance, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Green Can decals (City Engineering), 604-983-7333

## Key facts

- **How often:** City crews collect garbage every other week, and Green Cans (food scraps and yard trimmings) every week, from single-family homes, duplexes and some townhomes. Recycling is collected weekly (City page; run by Recycle BC through Emterra). Most apartments, condos and some townhomes use a private hauler.
  - Source: [Curbside Collection, Curbside Collection page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Curbside-Collection)
  - Official wording: "Recycling, Green Cans, and yard trimming are collected weekly; and garbage is collected every other week."
  - Source: [Garbage, Garbage page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Garbage)
  - Official wording: "Most residents in apartments and condos (and some townhomes) have garbage collected through a private waste hauler."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 502, s. 606](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The City will endeavour to collect Garbage every other week." … "The City will endeavor to collect Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps weekly."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Finding your day:** Pickups are in eight collection areas, Monday to Thursday (shifted on statutory holiday weeks). Find your day with the CityCollect app, or enter your address on the Curbside Collection page for reminders and a printable calendar.
  - Source: [Curbside Collection, Curbside Collection page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Curbside-Collection)
  - Official wording: "Pickups are organized into eight collection areas, which determines your collection day (Monday through Thursday, except on weeks with a statutory holiday)." … "Download the CityCollect App" … "Enter your address below to set up reminders via email or phone, get a calendar reminder, print a calendar, etc."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Carts:** The City does not supply carts: residents provide their own garbage can and Green Can. Use cylindrical, watertight cans with a fitted non-hinged lid, up to 77 litres. Green Cans need a decal (City Engineering, 604-983-7333, eng@cnv.org). Blue and grey boxes and yellow bags: Emterra, 778-589-3221.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 701(1)(a)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "have a capacity of" … "not more than 77 litres;"
  - Source: [Curbside Collection, Curbside Collection page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Curbside-Collection)
  - Official wording: "Use 77L cans, secure the lids" … "Get Green Can decals" … "Contact City Engineering | 604-983-7333 | Email eng@cnv.org" … "Contact Emterra Environmental | 778-589-3221 | Email NV.CSR@emterra.ca"
  - Source: [2026 Curbside Collection Guide, Managing and Sorting Material; Questions](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Garbage-and-Recycling/2026-Curbside-Collection-Guide.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Residents are responsible for providing their" … "own garbage can and Green Can."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Setting carts out:** Place cans at the property line or curb, clear of the travelled pavement, between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on collection day, and return them to private property by 9 p.m. the same day. Green Cans are picked up before garbage. Cans are placed side by side in a line. Containers placed out before the collection day can be ticketed ($50).
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 704](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "no earlier than 5:30 a.m. and no later than 7:30" … "a.m. on the designated collection day, and returned to private property by" … "no later than 9:00 p.m. the same day;"
  - Source: [Curbside Collection, Curbside Collection page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Curbside-Collection)
  - Official wording: "Put all cans, boxes, and bags side-by-side in a straight line for quick, easy collection." … "(note that Green Cans are picked up BEFORE garbage)"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A, Schedule A, Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Garbage or recycling containers placed for emptying prior" … "to designated collection day."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits and extra garbage:** Maximum two 77 L garbage cans per home every other week, each no heavier than 20 kg when full. Extra garbage needs a Residential Garbage Tag ($8 each, bought from City Hall Finance). Green Can: six containers, bags or bundles a week, plus up to twelve tags a year ($8 each). Garbage may not be collected if it holds banned items.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 503(2), s. 701(3)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "All garbage put out for collection in excess of the standard residential service will" … "require the attachment of a Residential Garbage Tag" … "shall not weigh in excess of twenty (20)"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 9000, Schedule K](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A maximum of two (2) garbage containers per dwelling unit collected every other" … "Per Residential garbage tag $ 8.00" … "Per Residential Green Can tag $ 8.00" … "With an additional maximum of" … "twelve tags per household in a calendar year." … "Weekly collection of a maximum total of six (6) Green Can designated containers,"
  - Source: [Garbage, Garbage page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Garbage)
  - Official wording: "If included in your garbage, your garbage may not be collected."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** 2026 annual garbage charge per dwelling unit: $145 for a single-unit dwelling, duplex or infill; $98 for a secondary suite, coach house or multi-unit dwelling of more than 2 units. Green Can: $173 or $105 respectively. These are in addition to the Eco Levy (based on assessment).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 9000, Schedule K, Schedule K (2026 rates)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Per dwelling unit for single unit dwelling, duplex and infill $ 145.00" … "Per dwelling unit for single unit dwelling, duplex and infill $ 173.00" … "multi-unit dwellings greater" … "than 2 units $ 98.00" … "than 2 units $ 105.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw, 1997, No. 6920 (rules); Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000, Schedule K (fees)
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Title](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "“Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw,"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 9000, Schedule K](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw, 1997, No. 6920"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of North Vancouver collects garbage every other week, and Green Cans (food scraps and yard trimmings) every week, from single-family homes, duplexes and some townhomes. Recycling is collected weekly (run by Recycle BC through Emterra). Most apartments, condos and some townhomes use a private hauler. The rules are in the [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf).

## Steps

1. Find your day with the CityCollect app, or enter your address on the Curbside Collection page for reminders and a printable calendar. There are eight collection areas, Monday to Thursday, shifted in statutory holiday weeks.
2. Supply your own cans. The City does not provide carts. Use cylindrical, watertight cans with a fitted non-hinged lid, up to 77 litres, and no more than 20 kg when full. Green Cans need a decal.
3. Put cans at the property line or curb, clear of the travelled pavement, side by side, between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Return them to private property by 9 p.m. the same day.
4. For more than two cans, buy Residential Garbage Tags from Finance at City Hall.

## Good to know

- Maximum is two 77 L garbage cans per home every other week.
- Tags are $8 each in Schedule K of the Fees Bylaw. The 2026 Curbside Guide says $6; the bylaw is followed, so confirm at City Hall.
- Garbage with banned items may not be collected.
- Putting containers out before the designated collection day can bring a $50 bylaw notice ($40 early, $60 late).
- Missed pickup: call City Operations at 604-987-7155. Green Can decals: City Engineering, 604-983-7333, eng@cnv.org. Blue and grey boxes and yellow bags: Emterra, 778-589-3221.
- Every owner or resident of a dwelling unit pays the annual charge, in addition to the Eco Levy.

## Official forms and pages

- [2026 Curbside Collection Guide (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Garbage-and-Recycling/2026-Curbside-Collection-Guide.pdf)
- [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 6920 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/garbage-collection.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/garbage-collection.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/garbage-collection.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/garbage-collection.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/garbage-collection.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Curbside Collection, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Curbside-Collection) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Garbage, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Garbage) (read 2026-11-05)
- [2026 Curbside Collection Guide (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Garbage-and-Recycling/2026-Curbside-Collection-Guide.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 9000, Schedule K (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: North Vancouver yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "Where does yard waste and brush go?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of North Vancouver
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# North Vancouver yard waste collection and drop-off

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

**Short answer:** In the City of North Vancouver, yard trimmings go in your weekly Green Can, in kraft paper bags, or as tied bundles beside the can, up to six containers, bags or bundles a week. You can also drop green waste off for a fee at the North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre, 30 Riverside Drive West.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Green Can service is an annual charge: $173 for a single-unit dwelling, duplex or infill; $105 for a secondary suite, coach house or multi-unit dwelling of more than 2 units (2026). Extra Green Can tag $8 (up to twelve a year). The Waste Centre drop-off fee is not on the City pages.  
**How long:** Weekly.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Missed Green Can pickup (City Operations), 604-987-7155
- Phone: Green Can decals (City Engineering), 604-983-7333

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** Yes. Yard trimmings go in the Green Can collection, weekly, in a lidded 77 L Green Can with a decal, in kraft paper bags with folded tops (kept dry), or in tied bundles of twigs and branches beside (not inside) the cans. Limit of six containers, bags or bundles per week.
  - Source: [Green Can / Food Scraps, Green Can / Food Scraps page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Green-Can-Food-Scraps)
  - Official wording: "Curbside Green Cans are collected every week by City crews" … "Yard trimmings (but not food scraps) are also accepted in kraft paper bags with folded tops" … "There is a weekly limit of six Green Cans, bags, or bundles, with a maximum weight of 20kg (45lb) each."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 606, s. 703](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The City will endeavor to collect Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps weekly."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to set it out:** Bylaw: bundles tied with garden string or twine, no more than 0.9 m long and 30 cm in diameter; cans and kraft bags no more than 20 kg. The City page says bundles up to 1 m long, 30 cm across, branches up to 7.5 cm thick, tied with biodegradable string (no wire, nylon rope or plastic strapping). (Sources differ: Bylaw says 0.9 m; City web page says 1 m. Bylaw followed.)
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 703(1)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "twigs and branches tied using garden string or twine in bundles of not more" … "than 0.9 metres in length and 30 centimetres in diameter;" … "secured in kraft" … "bags, the contents of which may not exceed a weight of twenty (20)"
  - Source: [Green Can / Food Scraps, Green Can / Food Scraps page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Green-Can-Food-Scraps)
  - Official wording: "Maximum bundle size is 1m long and 30cm in diameter, with a maximum branch thickness of 7.5cm." … "Bundle twigs/branches with biodegradable string or twine (no wire, nylon rope, plastic strapping)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Drop-off:** The North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre, 30 Riverside Drive West, accepts green waste for a fee at its paid materials area. Hours and fees are on the Centre's own website.
  - Source: [North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre, North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/North-Shore-Recycling-and-Waste-Centre)
  - Official wording: "Some materials such as mattresses, new and used gypsum/drywall, green waste and clean wood are accepted for a fee at the paid materials area of the Waste Centre." … "The North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre facility is located at 30 Riverside Drive West, North Vancouver"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cost:** Curbside Green Can collection is covered by the annual Green Can charge: $173 a year for a single-unit dwelling, duplex or infill ($105 for a suite or multi-unit dwelling). Extra bags or bundles over the six-a-week limit need a $8 Green Can tag (up to twelve a year). Drop-off at the Waste Centre is for a fee (amount not on City pages).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 9000, Schedule K, Schedule K (2026 rates)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Per dwelling unit for single unit dwelling, duplex and infill $ 173.00" … "Per Residential Green Can tag $ 8.00" … "twelve tags per household in a calendar year."
  - Source: [North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre, North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/North-Shore-Recycling-and-Waste-Centre)
  - Official wording: "green waste and clean wood are accepted for a fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not accepted:** Green Can takes weeds, leaves, grass cuttings and tree, plant or shrubbery cuttings, plus food scraps. It does not take plastic (including compostable plastic), grease, diapers, animal carcasses or pet waste. Sod, rocks, gravel, soil and cement are not accepted in the garbage either; take them to the Waste Centre.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule E, s. 2](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Yard Trimmings” means weeds, leaves, grass cuttings, and tree, plant or shrubbery cuttings." … "Sod, rocks, gravel, soil, cement, asphalt and other similar material" … "food, grease, diapers, animal carcasses, plastic, including biodegradable or compostable"
  - Source: [Garbage, Garbage page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Garbage)
  - Official wording: "Dirt, grass, rocks, sod" … "Yard trimmings and food scraps (goes in Green Can or Food Scraps cart)"
  - Source: [Green Can / Food Scraps, Green Can / Food Scraps page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Green-Can-Food-Scraps)
  - Official wording: "Yard trimmings (but not food scraps) are also accepted in kraft paper bags"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw, 1997, No. 6920
  - Source: [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Title](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "“Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Yard trimmings (weeds, leaves, grass cuttings and tree, plant or shrubbery cuttings) go in the City of North Vancouver's weekly Green Can collection, along with food scraps, under the [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf). Green Cans are picked up before garbage.

## Steps

1. Use a lidded 77-litre Green Can with a decal, or kraft paper bags with folded tops, kept dry.
2. Tie twigs and branches in bundles with garden string or twine: under the bylaw, no more than 0.9 m long and 30 cm across. The City page says 1 m long and branches up to 7.5 cm thick, and no wire, nylon rope or plastic strapping. Confirm if yours are near the limit.
3. Place bundles beside, not inside, the cans.
4. Keep cans and kraft bags to no more than 20 kg, and put out no more than six containers, bags or bundles per week.

## Good to know

- Extra Green Can tags are $8 each, up to twelve a year.
- Green Can does not take plastic (including compostable plastic), grease, diapers, animal carcasses or pet waste.
- Sod, rocks, gravel, soil and cement are not accepted in the garbage either; take them to the North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre.
- The Centre takes green waste for a fee at its paid materials area. Its hours and fees are on its own website.

## Official forms and pages

- [2026 Curbside Collection Guide (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Garbage-and-Recycling/2026-Curbside-Collection-Guide.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/garbage-collection.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/yard-waste.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/yard-waste.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/yard-waste.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/yard-waste.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/yard-waste.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Green Can / Food Scraps, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Green-Can-Food-Scraps) (read 2026-11-05)
- [North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/North-Shore-Recycling-and-Waste-Centre) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Garbage, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Garbage) (read 2026-11-05)
- [2026 Curbside Collection Guide (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Garbage-and-Recycling/2026-Curbside-Collection-Guide.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Management Service Bylaw 1997, No. 6920 (consolidated June 15, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6920-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 9000, Schedule K (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: North Vancouver watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
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# North Vancouver watering restrictions

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

**Short answer:** Yes. In the City of North Vancouver, Stage 1 watering rules start automatically May 1 and end October 15. Residential lawns may be watered once a week: even-numbered addresses on Saturdays and odd-numbered addresses on Sundays. Metro Vancouver can order stricter stages 2 to 4.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Lawn watering permit: $31.22 single family or duplex, $78.11 multi-family, $156.21 commercial; none for clover. Bylaw notices: Stage 1 $100, Stage 2 $200, Stage 3 $300, Stage 4 $400.  
**How long:** A new lawn permit is valid 21 days (one 21-day extension in Stage 1); a nematode permit 14 days.  
**Where:**
- In person: Engineering, Parks and Environment counter, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Engineering, 604-983-7333
- Email: Engineering, eng@cnv.org
- Phone: Bylaw Services (complaints), 604-982-8302

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Stage 1 starts automatically May 1 and ends October 15. Stages 2, 3 and 4 are activated by the Metro Vancouver (GVWD) Commissioner and take effect 72 hours after the City's public announcement. Stage 2 and 3: no lawn watering (Stage 3 also bans sprinklers and soaker hoses on trees and shrubs). Stage 4: no lawn, tree, shrub or flower watering. Current stage not stated.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 2018 No. 8627 (consolidated June 1, 2026), s. 5](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8627-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Stage 1 Restrictions come into effect automatically on May 1 every year." … "Stages 2, 3 and 4 are activated and deactivated by the GVWD Commissioner." … "comes into force 72 hours after the" … "A Restriction Stage ceases to be in force after October 15 each year; unless the"
  - Source: [Water Restrictions, Water Restrictions page](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Environmental-Protection/Water-Conservation/Sprinkling-Regulations)
  - Official wording: "Stage 1 regulations are in effect throughout Metro Vancouver from May 1 to October 15" … "No lawn watering is permitted during these stages, and sprinklers/soaker hoses are also prohibited in Stage 3." … "All outside uses are prohibited."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Sprinkling schedule:** Stage 1, residential lawns: once a week only. Even-numbered civic addresses on Saturdays, odd-numbered on Sundays. Automatic (sprinkler system) watering 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Non-residential and mixed-use: Mondays (even) and Tuesdays (odd), automatic 4 a.m. to 6 a.m., manual 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Stages 2 to 4: no lawn watering.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 2018 No. 8627 (consolidated June 1, 2026), Schedule A, Stage 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8627-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Even-numbered civic addresses on Saturdays:" … "Odd-numbered civic addresses on Sundays:" … "- Automatic watering from 5 am to 7 am" … "- Manual watering 6 am to 9 am" … "Even-numbered civic addresses on Mondays:" … "Odd-numbered civic addresses on Tuesdays:" … "Watering lawns Prohibited"
  - Source: [Water Restrictions, Water Restrictions page](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Environmental-Protection/Water-Conservation/Sprinkling-Regulations)
  - Official wording: "Permitted once weekly, with automatic watering 5am-7am and manual watering 6am-9am"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Allowed at any time:** Residential Stage 1: trees, shrubs and flowers may be watered with a sprinkler any day 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., and at any time with a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container or drip irrigation. Vegetable gardens and edible plants: any day, any time. Hoses must have an automatic shut-off, and water must not run off onto hard surfaces.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 2018 No. 8627 (consolidated June 1, 2026), Schedule A, Stage 1 and general restrictions](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8627-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "On any day from 5 am to 9 am if using a sprinkler" … "On any day at any time if using a handheld hose," … "soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation" … "All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device."
  - Source: [Water Restrictions, Water Restrictions page](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Environmental-Protection/Water-Conservation/Sprinkling-Regulations)
  - Official wording: "water any day at any time"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **New lawns:** A Lawn Watering Permit lets you water a new lawn (seed, sod, turf) or treat a lawn for nematodes or European chafer beetle outside the restricted times. Apply before Stage 2 with proof of purchase. Valid 21 days (one 21-day extension in Stage 1); nematode permits 14 days. Fee $31.22 single-family or duplex, $78.11 multi-family, $156.21 commercial; none for clover. Permits end in Stage 3 and 4.
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 2018 No. 8627 (consolidated June 1, 2026), s. 8](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8627-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "may apply to the Delegate prior to Stage 2 Restrictions for a Lawn Watering Permit" … "will expire 21 days after the date of" … "issue unless the person has received an extension for the permit." … "No new permits or permit extensions" … "will be issued in Stage 2." … "No permits will remain in effect in Stage 3 or Stage 4, and no permits" … "will be issued or extended during Stage 3 or Stage 4 restrictions."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Fees schedule, Lawn Watering Permit](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Lawn Watering Permit - Single Family / Duplex $ 31.22" … "Lawn Watering Permit - Multi-Family $ 78.11" … "Lawn Watering Permit - Commercial / Industrial $ 156.21" … "Lawn Watering Permit - Lawn with Clover No fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Stage 1: $100 (early $50, late $150). Stage 2: $200 (early $150, late $250). Stage 3: $300 (early $250, late $400). Stage 4: $400 (early $350, late $500). On court conviction the bylaw sets a fine of $3,000 to $10,000 for a first offence.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A, Schedule A, Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 8627](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fail to Follow Water Use Restrictions - Stage 1 (Sched. A) 5 No $100 $50 $150 N/A" … "Fail to Follow Water Use Restrictions - Stage 2 (Sched. A) 5 No $200 $150 $250 N/A" … "Fail to Follow Water Use Restrictions - Stage 3 (Sched. A) 5 No $300 $250 $400 N/A" … "Fail to Follow Water Use Restrictions - Stage 4 (Sched. A) 5 No $400 $350 $500 N/A"
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 2018 No. 8627 (consolidated June 1, 2026), s. 9(B)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8627-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "not less than $3,000 but not more than $10,000 for a first conviction for an"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 8627 (follows the Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan)
  - Source: [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 2018 No. 8627 (consolidated June 1, 2026), s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8627-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Drinking Water Conservation" … "Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 8627"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Residential water use in the City of North Vancouver follows Metro Vancouver's Drinking Water Conservation Plan, adopted by the [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 8627](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8627-C.pdf). Stage 1 starts automatically May 1 and ends October 15. Stages 2, 3 and 4 are activated by the Metro Vancouver (GVWD) Commissioner and take effect 72 hours after the City's public announcement. The current stage is not stated here.

## Steps

1. Stage 1, residential lawns: once a week only. Even-numbered civic addresses on Saturdays, odd-numbered on Sundays. Automatic (sprinkler system) watering 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
2. Non-residential and mixed-use lawns: Mondays (even) and Tuesdays (odd), automatic 4 a.m. to 6 a.m., manual 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
3. For a new lawn (seed, sod, turf) or a nematode or European chafer beetle treatment, apply for a Lawn Watering Permit before Stage 2, with proof of purchase. Permits end in Stages 3 and 4.

## Good to know

- Trees, shrubs and flowers (Stage 1): sprinkler any day 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., and at any time with a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container or drip irrigation. Vegetable gardens and edible plants: any day, any time.
- Hoses need an automatic shut-off, and water must not run off onto hard surfaces.
- Stages 2 and 3: no lawn watering (Stage 3 also bans sprinklers and soaker hoses on trees and shrubs). Stage 4: no lawn, tree, shrub or flower watering.
- Bylaw notices: Stage 1 $100 ($50 early, $150 late); Stage 2 $200; Stage 3 $300; Stage 4 $400. On court conviction a first offence carries a fine of $3,000 to $10,000.
- Report a breach to Bylaw Services at 604-982-8302.

## Official forms and pages

- [Water Restrictions page, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Environmental-Protection/Water-Conservation/Sprinkling-Regulations)
- [Lawn Watering Permit application (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Water-Conservation/Stage-1-Application---Lawn-Watering-Permit.pdf)
- [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 8627 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8627-C.pdf)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/water-restrictions.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/water-restrictions.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/water-restrictions.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/water-restrictions.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/water-restrictions.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Water Restrictions, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Environmental-Protection/Water-Conservation/Sprinkling-Regulations) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw 2018 No. 8627 (consolidated June 1, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8627-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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

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

**Short answer:** Every dog in the City of North Vancouver needs a City licence each calendar year. Apply or renew online through CityServe or in person at City Hall. The fee is $31.24 a year for any dog (assistance dogs are free), and an unlicensed dog can bring a $60 fine.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** $31.24 a year for every dog; the fee schedule does not charge less for a spayed or neutered dog. Half price if the dog turned four months old on or after September 1 or came from outside BC. Assistance dogs free. Duplicate tag $5.21. Vicious dog $208.28. Kennel licence application $62.48. Fine for an unlicensed dog $60.  
**How long:** Licences expire December 31 each year. Renewal notices go out in late November.  
**Where:**
- Online: CityServe (new licences and renewals), https://cityserve.cnv.org/ (If your existing licence does not appear after you log in, email tax@cnv.org to have it linked. Do not submit a new application.)
- Phone: Dog Licences, Finance Department, 604-983-7316
- In person: City Hall, Finance Department, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Email: Link an existing licence, tax@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Every owner must hold a valid licence for each dog. A "dog" under the bylaw is a canine over 4 months old; the licence is valid for the calendar year.
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 2, s. 3](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Every Owner of a Dog shall hold a valid Licence for each Dog he owns" … "Dog shall mean any animal of the zoological family “canidae” over the age of four (4) months."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Issued by:** The City of North Vancouver itself (Finance Department, City Hall), mainly online through its CityServe service centre.
  - Source: [Dog Licences & Renewals, Dog Licences & Renewals page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Online-Services/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "You can renew and apply for dog licences online with CityServe, our online service centre." … "Finance Department, City Hall"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $31.24 per year. The fee schedule lists a single fee "For every Dog"; it does not distinguish spayed or neutered dogs.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Schedule F Animal Control, Schedule F (Animal Control)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For every Dog $ 31.24"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $31.24 per year. The fee schedule lists a single fee "For every Dog"; it does not distinguish spayed or neutered dogs.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Schedule F Animal Control, Schedule F (Animal Control)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For every Dog $ 31.24"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees and discounts:** Assistance dog: free on application. Half the annual fee if the dog turned 4 months on or after September 1, or came from outside BC. Duplicate tag $5.21. Licence from another municipality replaced for $5.21 (not for a dog declared vicious elsewhere). Vicious dog: $208.28. Kennel licence application $62.48.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Schedule F Animal Control, Schedule F (Animal Control)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For assistance dog, upon application - no charge" … "Duplicate license tag $ 5.21" … "For a dog deemed to be vicious $ 208.28" … "Application for Kennel licence $ 62.48" … "fee at 50%"
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 4](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "PROVIDED that the Licence fee shall be fifty (50) percent of the annual amount in cases"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Licences expire December 31 each year; renewal notices go out in late November. The bylaw makes the fee due on the first business day of January.
  - Source: [Dog Licences & Renewals, Dog Licences & Renewals page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Online-Services/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "All City of North Vancouver dog licences expire December 31st of each year." … "Renewal notices are delivered in late November."
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 3](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Licence fee is due and payable on the first business day of January in each year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to get one:** Online through CityServe (create an account for a new licence; log in to renew), or in person at City Hall (141 West 14th Street). The licence is mailed once payment is complete. Must be a City resident. Phone Finance at 604-983-7316; email tax@cnv.org if an existing licence does not show in your account.
  - Source: [Dog Licences & Renewals, Dog Licences & Renewals page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Online-Services/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "Once payment is complete, your new or renewed dog licence will be mailed out to you." … "New Dog Licence: Create a CityServe account." … "email tax@cnv.org to have your account linked" … "Phone: 604-983-7316" … "Please ensure you are a resident of the City prior to submitting your application."
  - Source: [Dogs in City Parks, Dog Licencing section](https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Greenways/Planning-Rules/Dogs)
  - Official wording: "Renew or purchase new dog licences online with CityServe or in-person at City Hall."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** $60 (early payment $50, late payment $75). Unlicensed vicious dog: $400. Failing to affix the licence tag: $60.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw s. 10(a)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Dog Licence 10 (a) No $60 $50 $75 N/A" … "No Dog Licence (Vicious Dog) 10 (a) No $400 $350 $450 N/A" … "Failure to Affix Licence Tag 10 (b) No $60 $50 $75 N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw, 2010, No. 8113 (requires the licence); fees are set in Schedule F of the Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000.
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw, 2010, No. 8113" … "Every Owner shall pay to the Collector an annual Licence fee as specified in Schedule F"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf) requires the owner of each dog to hold a valid licence for the calendar year. The bylaw counts a dog as a canine over four months old. You must be a City resident, and a City of North Vancouver licence is separate from any District of North Vancouver licence. The City mails the licence once payment is complete. Fees are set in Schedule F of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf).

## Steps

1. New licence: create a CityServe account and apply. Renewal: log in to CityServe and renew. You can also go to the Finance Department at City Hall.
2. If your existing licence does not show in your account, email tax@cnv.org rather than applying again.
3. Pay the fee. The licence is mailed to you.
4. To replace a lost tag, call Finance at 604-983-7316 (duplicate tag $5.21).

## Good to know

- Half the annual fee applies to a dog that turned four months old on or after September 1, or that came from outside BC.
- If you hold a licence from another municipality, it can be replaced for $5.21, but not for a dog declared vicious elsewhere.
- The licence is free for an assistance dog, on application.
- A bylaw notice for an unlicensed dog, or one without its tag affixed, is $60 under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf).
- No early-payment or senior discount was found.

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Licences & Renewals page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Online-Services/Dog-Licences)
- [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dog-licence.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-licence.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-licence.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/dog-licence.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-licence.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Licences & Renewals, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Online-Services/Dog-Licences) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Dogs in City Parks, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Greenways/Planning-Rules/Dogs) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Schedule F Animal Control (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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

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

**Short answer:** In the City of North Vancouver a dog must be on a leash with a competent person away from its owner's premises, except in parks classified off leash: Lynnmouth Park, the west trail of Mosquito Creek and the fenced area of Kings Mill Walk. Dogs are banned from playgrounds, playing fields and beaches.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice for a dog at large $60. Dog in a park contrary to the bylaw $120. Leaving excrement $60.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Animal Control, 604-982-8302 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Email: Animal Control, animalcontrol@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** A dog is "at large" (an offence) anywhere other than its owner's premises unless secured on a leash to a competent person, except in parks classified Permitted Off Leash. Dogs, except vicious dogs, are allowed on all thoroughfares and in certain parks (some with date restrictions), on leash.
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113, Schedule A (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 2 "At Large", s. 10(c), Schedule A](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "being elsewhere than on" … "the Premises and not secured, on a leash, to a competent person except when within the" … "for an Owner to allow or suffer their Dog to be At Large in the City;" … "provided they are on leash." … "Dogs, except vicious dogs, ARE ALLOWED, through the City of North Vancouver on all" … "thoroughfares and in certain parks, some with date restrictions, provided they are on leash."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Maximum leash length:** None set. The dog bylaw does not set a maximum leash length.
- **Off-leash areas:** Schedule A permits off leash: Lynnmouth Park, Mosquito Creek (West trail), and the fenced area of Kings Mill Walk (west portion). The City's Dogs in City Parks page has a map (PDF) and signs: 'Leash optional' means have control of the dog at all times.
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113, Schedule A (consolidated July 22, 2024)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Lynnmouth Park" … "Mosquito Creek – West trail" … "Kings Mill Walk (fenced"
  - Source: [Dogs in City Parks, Dogs in City Parks page](https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Greenways/Planning-Rules/Dogs)
  - Official wording: "Download a PDF of map" … "Leash optional"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** Not allowed (even on leash): playgrounds, picnic areas, playing fields, beaches, fitness circuits, running tracks, golf courses, bowling greens, tennis courts and the North Vancouver Cemetery, plus parks listed as prohibited in Schedule A (e.g. Civic Plaza, Chief Dan George, Larson). Assistance dogs are exempt.
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113, Schedule A (consolidated July 22, 2024)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dogs ARE NOT ALLOWED on playgrounds, picnic areas, playing fields, beaches, fitness circuits," … "running tracks, golf courses, bowling greens, tennis courts or in the North Vancouver Cemetery" … "NOTE: Assistance Dogs are NOT subject to the following restrictions:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cleaning up:** An owner must immediately remove and dispose of any dog excrement deposited anywhere other than on the owner's own premises, in a waste container or by other sanitary means.
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113, Schedule A (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 10(j)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "to immediately remove and dispose in a waste container, or by" … "other sanitary means, any excrement deposited by a Dog, whom he or she Owns,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Dog at large: $60 (early $50, late $75). Dog in a park contrary to Schedule A: $120 (early $100, late $150). Leaving excrement: $60.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw s. 10(c), 10(i), 10(j)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dog At Large 10 (c) No $60 $50 $75 N/A" … "Dog in Park Contrary to Schedule A 10 (i) No $120 $100 $150 N/A" … "Leaving Excrement 10 (j) No $60 $50 $75 N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw, 2010, No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024)
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113, Schedule A (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw, 2010, No. 8113"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf), a dog is "at large" (an offence) anywhere other than its owner's premises unless it is secured on a leash to a competent person. The exception is parks classified as off leash. Dogs other than vicious dogs are allowed on all streets and in certain parks, on leash, and some parks have date restrictions. Schedule A of the bylaw sorts each park.

## Good to know

- Off leash (Schedule A): Lynnmouth Park, Mosquito Creek (west trail) and the fenced area of Kings Mill Walk (west portion). On the City's signs, "Leash optional" means have control of the dog at all times. The Dogs in City Parks page has a map.
- Not allowed even on leash: playgrounds, picnic areas, playing fields, beaches, fitness circuits, running tracks, golf courses, bowling greens, tennis courts and the North Vancouver Cemetery. Parks listed as prohibited in Schedule A (for example Civic Plaza, Chief Dan George and Larson) are also off limits. Assistance dogs are exempt.
- Clean up: remove and dispose of your dog's excrement immediately anywhere other than your own premises.
- The bylaw does not set a maximum leash length.
- Bylaw notices: dog at large $60, dog in a park contrary to Schedule A $120, leaving excrement $60.

## Official forms and pages

- [Dogs in City Parks (with map)](https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Greenways/Planning-Rules/Dogs)
- [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 8113, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Dogs in City Parks, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Greenways/Planning-Rules/Dogs) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113, Schedule A (consolidated July 22, 2024) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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# North Vancouver rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

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

**Short answer:** The City of North Vancouver calls them "vicious dogs". Once the Poundkeeper, an Animal Control Officer or a police officer declares a dog vicious, it needs a special licence (.28 a year) and liability insurance and must be muzzled and leashed off the owner's property. The bylaw notice for breaking that rule is .

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Vicious dog licence $208.28 a year (the normal licence is $31.24). Bylaw notices: unlicensed vicious dog $400; vicious dog at large $200; unmuzzled or unleashed off the owner's property $240; biting or injuring a person or animal $240.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Animal Control Services, 604-982-8302 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After-hours dog emergencies 604-607-1651.)
- Email: Animal Control Services, animalcontrol@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** The bylaw says "vicious dog". It is a dog declared vicious by the Poundkeeper, Animal Control Officer or Police Officer, including one that attacked or bit without provocation, is likely to kill or seriously injure, is used for dog fighting, or was declared vicious or dangerous in another BC municipality.
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 2 "Vicious Dog"](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Vicious Dog means a Dog or Puppy which has been declared vicious by the" … "Poundkeeper, Animal Control Officer or Police Officer as defined herein, and includes:" … "which has been declared a “vicious or dangerous dog” in any"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Rules for owners:** Off the owner's property the dog must be muzzled, leashed and under direct control of someone at least 16 who can fully control it. Outside the dwelling on the premises it must be muzzled and leashed, or kept in a building or secure structure. A licence needs proof of dog-specific liability insurance. A pen must carry a vicious-dog sign, with signs at each entrance to the property.
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 10(f), s. 3, s. 11(f)(viii)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "unless the Vicious Dog is Muzzled, leashed and under the direct" … "control of a person who is at least 16 years old, and has the physical ability" … "Muzzled and leashed, or" … "contained in a building, or in a Secure Structure." … "an Owner shall provide proof of liability" … "insurance specific to the Dog or Puppy before a Licence may be issued for a Vicious Dog." … "a pen that is confining a Vicious Dog shall contain a sign, in writing and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Licence fee:** $208.28 per year for a dog deemed vicious (the normal licence is $31.24).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Schedule F Animal Control, Schedule F (Animal Control)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For a dog deemed to be vicious $ 208.28"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to report:** Report bites or vicious pursuit to Animal Control Services at animalcontrol@cnv.org or 604-982-8302 (Mon to Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.). After-hours dog emergencies: 604-607-1651. Immediate danger: RCMP, 911.
  - Source: [Animal Care & Control, Animal Care & Control page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Animal-Control)
  - Official wording: "Tel: 604-982-8302 | Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 5:00pm" … "Email: animalcontrol@cnv.org" … "After-hours Emergency Dog-Related Complaints" … "Tel: 604-607-1651" … "Immediate Dangerous Animal Concerns" … "RCMP 911" … "Animal Control does not respond to anonymous complaints." … "should report each incident to Animal Control Services at animalcontrol@cnv.org"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Vicious dog: unlicensed $400; at large $200; unmuzzled or unleashed off the owner's property $240; unmuzzled on private property $170; unleashed or unconfined on private property $120; biting or injuring a person or animal $240. Ordinary dog biting a person: $120. Pen requirement not met: $200. Amounts are the standard figures; early payment and late amounts differ.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Dog Licence (Vicious Dog) 10 (a) No $400 $350 $450 N/A" … "Vicious Dog at Large 10 (c) No $200 $150 $300 N/A" … "Un-muzzled Vicious Dog 10 (f)(i) No $240 $200 $300 N/A" … "Un-muzzled Vicious Dog on Private Property 10 (f)(ii)(a) No $170 $150 $200 N/A" … "Unconfined Vicious Dog on Private Property 10 (f)(ii)(b) No $120 $100 $150 N/A" … "Fail to Ensure Vicious Dog does not bite person 10 (e)(i) No $240 $200 $300 N/A" … "Fail to Ensure Dog does not bite person 10 (e)(i) No $120 $100 $150 N/A" … "Pen Requirement Not Met 11 (f) Yes $200 $150 $250 $75"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw, 2010, No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024)
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw, 2010, No. 8113"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf), a "vicious dog" is one declared vicious by the Poundkeeper, an Animal Control Officer or a police officer. That includes a dog that attacked or bit without provocation, one likely to kill or seriously injure, a dog used for dog fighting, or one declared vicious or dangerous in another BC municipality.

## Good to know

- Licence: the fee is $208.28 a year, and a licence needs proof of dog-specific liability insurance. A dog licensed elsewhere and declared vicious or dangerous there pays the full amount.
- Off the owner's property, the dog must be muzzled, leashed and under the direct control of someone at least 16 who can fully control it.
- Outside the dwelling on the premises, it must be muzzled and leashed, or kept in a building or secure structure.
- A pen must carry a vicious-dog sign, with signs at each entrance to the property.
- Bylaw notices under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf): unlicensed $400, at large $200, unmuzzled or unleashed off the owner's property $240, unmuzzled on private property $170, unleashed or unconfined on private property $120, biting or injuring a person or animal $240, pen requirement not met $200. An ordinary dog biting a person is $120.
- Report bites or vicious pursuit to Animal Control Services. For immediate danger, call the RCMP or 911.

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
- [Animal Care & Control page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Animal-Control)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/dog-licence.md)
- [North Vancouver dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/how-many-pets.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Care & Control, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Animal-Control) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Schedule F Animal Control (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in North Vancouver

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

**Short answer:** In the City of North Vancouver you may keep up to three dogs on a property without a kennel licence. There is no separate limit for cats: they count toward a combined limit of six small animals (cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, tame mice and similar).

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Kennel licence application $62.48. Bylaw notice for more than three dogs, or too many small animals, $60.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Animal Control, 604-982-8302 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Email: Animal Control, animalcontrol@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **Dogs allowed:** More than three dogs on any property you own or occupy requires a kennel licence. A kennel is a building or structure for four or more dogs.
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 10(h), s. 2 "Kennel"](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "for any person to keep or harbour more than three (3) dogs on any property owned" … "or occupied by the Owner without first having obtained a kennel license;" … "Kennel means any building or structure for the accommodation of four (4) or more dogs"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cats allowed:** No separate cat limit. Cats count toward a combined limit of six small creatures per premises.
  - Source: [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012), s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall keep, harbour or permit to remain upon any premises within the" … "greater in number" … "than six in aggregate of the following:" … "Cats Rabbits, and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other animal limits:** No more than six in total of hamsters, guinea pigs, tame mice, chinchillas, cats, rabbits and other small animals. Hens: up to 8 where permitted. Hobby bees: up to 2 hives, one-unit RS-1 zone only.
  - Source: [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012), s. 1, s. 2](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "than six in aggregate of the following:" … "more than eight (8) hens in aggregate."
  - Source: [Hobby Bee Keeping Bylaw 2009 No. 7985, s. 3, s. 5](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Hobby-Bee-Keeping/Hobby-Bee-Keeping-Bylaw-7985-2009.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A Hobby Bee Keeper shall only keep bees within the RS-1 One Unit" … "A maximum of two (2) hives shall be permitted;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Exceptions:** Kennel licence allows more than three dogs ($62.48 application fee; a kennel may not be within 50 m of a dwelling, church, school or public building other than the licensee's own). Hens are counted separately (up to 8) where zoning permits.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Schedule F Animal Control, Schedule F (Animal Control)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Application for Kennel licence $ 62.48"
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 6(b), s. 7](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No kennel shall be permitted within fifty (50) metres of any dwelling house, church," … "No person shall keep or maintain a kennel without first having applied for and obtained a kennel license."
  - Source: [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012), s. 2](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall keep, harbour or permit to remain upon permitted premises within the City of North Vancouver more than eight (8) hens in aggregate."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** More than three dogs: $60 (early $50, late $75). Keeping more small creatures than permitted: $60 (early $50, late $75).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "More Than Three Dogs 10 (h) No $60 $50 $75 N/A" … "Keeping more creatures than permitted 1 No $60 $50 $75 N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw, 2010, No. 8113 (dogs); Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw, 1970, No. 4213 (small animals and hens)
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024), s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw, 2010, No. 8113"
  - Source: [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012), s. 4](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw, 1970, No. 4213"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Dogs and small animals are limited by two different City bylaws.

## Good to know

- Dogs: keeping more than three dogs on any property you own or occupy requires a kennel licence under the [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf). A kennel is a building or structure for four or more dogs. The bylaw does not say whether puppies (four months or younger) count toward the three.
- Kennel licence: the application fee is $62.48. A kennel may not be within 50 m of a dwelling, church, school or public building other than the licensee's own.
- Small animals: under the [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf), no more than six in total of hamsters, guinea pigs, tame mice, chinchillas, cats, rabbits and other small animals per premises.
- Hens are counted separately: up to 8 where the zoning allows. Hobby bees: up to 2 hives, in the one-unit RS-1 zone only. See the backyard chickens answer.
- Bylaw notices under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf): more than three dogs $60; too many small creatures $60.
- Every dog needs a licence.

## Official forms and pages

- [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
- [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/how-many-pets.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/how-many-pets.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/how-many-pets.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/how-many-pets.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/how-many-pets.md)
- [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/how-many-pets.md)

## Sources

- [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Hobby Bee Keeping Bylaw 2009 No. 7985 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Hobby-Bee-Keeping/Hobby-Bee-Keeping-Bylaw-7985-2009.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (consolidated July 22, 2024) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Schedule F Animal Control (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: North Vancouver backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules
question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
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# North Vancouver backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes, in part. The City of North Vancouver allows up to eight hens (no roosters) as an accessory use at homes in zones that permit it, and up to two beehives in the one-unit RS-1 zone only. No permit or fee is stated for hens. Other livestock is prohibited by the Zoning Bylaw.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** No permit is required for hens, and no fee is stated.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Engineering (general questions), 604-983-7333
- Email: Engineering, eng@cnv.org
- Phone: Bylaw Services (complaints), 604-982-8302
- Email: Bylaw Services, bylaw@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **Hens allowed:** Yes, hens only, as an accessory use. The Zoning Bylaw permits Accessory Hen Keeping in the RS-1 and RS-2 zones and lists it as an accessory use in several other residential zones (RS-4B, RG-2, RG-2A, RG-3, RG-4, RM-2); the City page says only Single Unit Residential (OCP-R1) dwellings. Hens are for personal use only; no sale of eggs or products.
  - Source: [Urban Chicken Keeping, Urban Chicken Keeping page](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Social-Planning/Local-Food/Urban-Chicken-Keeping)
  - Official wording: "Only residents living in Single Unit Residential (OCP-R1) zoned dwellings are permitted to keep chickens" … "No sale of eggs or slaughter of chickens is permitted"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 1995 No. 6700, Zoning Bylaw s. 501(1)(h)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "permitted in the RS-1 and RS-2 One-Unit Residential Zones:" … "Accessory Hen Keeping, with customarily incidental Accessory" … "(d) Accessory Hen Keeping subject to Sections 412 and 514"
  - Source: [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012), s. 2](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Hens shall be kept for personal use only, and eggs, manure, meat, and other products"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Most hens:** Up to eight hens in aggregate per permitted premises.
  - Source: [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012), s. 2](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "more than eight (8) hens in aggregate."
  - Source: [Urban Chicken Keeping, Urban Chicken Keeping page](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Social-Planning/Local-Food/Urban-Chicken-Keeping)
  - Official wording: "Residents are permitted to keep up to eight hens"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Roosters:** No. The keeping of roosters is prohibited.
  - Source: [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012), s. 2](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The keeping of roosters is prohibited."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Coop rules:** No hen-specific coop rules. A coop that is a building follows Zoning s. 514: behind the front of the house; in the rear 25% of the lot if over 10 m²; 1.22 m from the rear line, 0.61 m from an interior side line, 3.048 m from the house; height 3.658 m; all accessory buildings together limited to the lesser of 0.1 times lot area or 55.7 m². Build predator-proof; no slaughter on site.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 1995 No. 6700, Zoning Bylaw s. 501(1)(h)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Structures subject to Section 412, and customarily incidental" … "Accessory Buildings subject to Section 514 of this bylaw."
  - Source: [RS and RT Zone Accessory Structures handout (excerpt of Zoning Bylaw section 412), Zoning Bylaw s. 412(1)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Zoning/RS-RT-Accessory-Structure-Handout.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall not exceed a Height of 3.658 metres (12 feet);"
  - Source: [Urban Chicken Keeping, Urban Chicken Keeping page](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Social-Planning/Local-Food/Urban-Chicken-Keeping)
  - Official wording: "Minimize the risk of predation and foraging by bears, coyotes, skunks, rats, and raccoons through proper and secure construction of pen and coop"
  - Source: [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012), s. 2](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Hens shall not be slaughtered or euthanized on the property."
  - Source: [Accessory Building Handout, Zoning Bylaw s. 514(1), (4), (5)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Zoning/Accessory-Building-Handout.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall be sited behind the front face of the Principal Building, and when" … "(a) 1.22 metres (4 feet) from the Rear Lot Line;" … "(e) 0.61 metres (2 feet) from the Interior Side Lot Line." … "The total floor area for all Accessory Buildings on the Lot shall not exceed"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit or registration:** No permit is required, and no fee is stated.
  - Source: [Urban Chicken Keeping, Urban Chicken Keeping page](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Social-Planning/Local-Food/Urban-Chicken-Keeping)
  - Official wording: "No permits are required"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bees:** Hobby beekeeping is allowed in the RS-1 One-Unit Residential zone only: at most 2 hives, behind the principal building, entrance facing away from neighbours' dwellings, 7.5 m from the neighbouring property line unless raised 2.5 m or behind a solid fence or hedge 1.83 m high. The apiary must be registered under the provincial Bee Act.
  - Source: [Hobby Bee Keeping Bylaw 2009 No. 7985, s. 4, s. 5](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Hobby-Bee-Keeping/Hobby-Bee-Keeping-Bylaw-7985-2009.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A Hobby Bee Keeper shall only keep bees within the RS-1 One Unit" … "A maximum of two (2) hives shall be permitted;" … "Hives shall not be located within 7.5 meters of an adjacent property line" … "be raised a minimum of 2.5 meters above grade" … "Bee Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 29"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other livestock:** The Zoning Bylaw prohibits in all zones an agricultural use involving the keeping of horses, livestock, swine, fur bearing animals, poultry, pigeons, doves, bees or other animals or birds. Goats and ducks are not named. Hens (Bylaw 4213) and hobby bees (Bylaw 7985, Zoning s. 401(5)) are the exceptions.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 1995 No. 6700, Zoning Bylaw s. 402(5)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Uses shall be prohibited in all zones:" … "An agricultural Use involving mushroom growing or the keeping of horses," … "livestock, swine, fur bearing animals, poultry, pigeons, doves, bees, or" … "(5) Hobby Bee Keeper and Educational Bee Keeper subject to the regulations"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw, 1970, No. 4213 (hens); Hobby Bee Keeping Bylaw, 2009, No. 7985 (bees); Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700
  - Source: [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012), s. 4](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw, 1970, No. 4213"
  - Source: [Hobby Bee Keeping Bylaw 2009 No. 7985, s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Hobby-Bee-Keeping/Hobby-Bee-Keeping-Bylaw-7985-2009.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Hobby Bee Keeping Bylaw, 2009, No. 7985"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 1995 No. 6700, Title](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Hens are allowed under the [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf) and the [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf), which permits Accessory Hen Keeping in the RS-1 and RS-2 zones and lists it as an accessory use in several other residential zones (RS-4B, RG-2, RG-2A, RG-3, RG-4, RM-2). The City's chicken page is narrower: it says only Single Unit Residential (OCP-R1) dwellings, so confirm your zone with Planning. Hobby bees fall under the [Hobby Bee Keeping Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Hobby-Bee-Keeping/Hobby-Bee-Keeping-Bylaw-7985-2009.pdf).

## Good to know

- Hens: up to eight in aggregate per permitted premises. No roosters. For personal use only, with no sale of eggs or products. No slaughter on site.
- Coops: there are no hen-specific coop rules. A coop that is a building follows the Zoning Bylaw's accessory building rules (s. 514): behind the front of the house; in the rear 25% of the lot if over 10 m²; 1.22 m from the rear lot line, 0.61 m from an interior side line and 3.048 m from the house; height up to 3.658 m. Build it predator-proof.
- Bees: RS-1 zone only, at most 2 hives, behind the principal building, entrance facing away from neighbours' dwellings. Keep hives 7.5 m from the neighbouring property line unless raised 2.5 m or behind a solid fence or hedge 1.83 m high. The apiary must be registered under the provincial Bee Act.
- Other livestock: the Zoning Bylaw prohibits in all zones the keeping of horses, livestock, swine, fur bearing animals, poultry, pigeons, doves, bees or other animals or birds, apart from hens and hobby bees. Goats and ducks are not named; ask Bylaw Services at 604-982-8302.

## Official forms and pages

- [Urban Chicken Keeping](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Social-Planning/Local-Food/Urban-Chicken-Keeping)
- [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf)
- [Hobby Bee Keeping Bylaw 2009 No. 7985 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Hobby-Bee-Keeping/Hobby-Bee-Keeping-Bylaw-7985-2009.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-chickens.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-chickens.md)

## Sources

- [Urban Chicken Keeping, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Social-Planning/Local-Food/Urban-Chicken-Keeping) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Small Creatures Limitation Bylaw 1970 No. 4213 (consolidated September 20, 2012) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/4213-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Hobby Bee Keeping Bylaw 2009 No. 7985 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Hobby-Bee-Keeping/Hobby-Bee-Keeping-Bylaw-7985-2009.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 1995 No. 6700 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Accessory Building Handout, City of North Vancouver (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Zoning/Accessory-Building-Handout.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [RS and RT Zone Accessory Structures handout (excerpt of Zoning Bylaw section 412)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Zoning/RS-RT-Accessory-Structure-Handout.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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

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

**Short answer:** On City of North Vancouver streets, an RV may not be parked for more than 24 hours, and a trailer must be attached to a vehicle that can legally tow it. On your lot, unless enclosed, boats, boat trailers and house trailers up to a combined 12.192 m (40 ft) must sit behind the front face of the house.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notices: RV over 24 hours $300 ($250 if paid early, $400 late); over 72 hours $45; unattached trailer $110 ($95 early, $150 late); large vehicle 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. $110; vehicle used as living quarters $205.  
**How long:** 24 hours for an RV on a street; 72 consecutive hours for any vehicle on a roadway.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-982-8302 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Email: Bylaw Services, bylaw@cnv.org
- Email: Transportation Division, cityparking@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **On the street:** An RV (tent trailer, travel trailer, camper, camper van, motor home, 5th wheel) may not be parked on any street for more than 24 hours. Any vehicle may not stay on a roadway longer than 72 consecutive hours. A trailer may not be parked on a roadway unattached to a vehicle able to legally tow it. In residential districts, vehicles of 5,500 kg GVWR or more, or over 6.1 m long including a trailer, may not park on a street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (except loading or unloading).
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw 1991 No. 6234 (consolidated), Street and Traffic Bylaw s. 519, 505, 514, 506](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6234-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall park a recreational vehicle on any street for more than 24 hours." … "No person shall park any vehicle on any roadway for a longer period than" … "seventy-two consecutive hours." … "No person shall park any trailer on any roadway without being attached to a" … "No person shall park any vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 5,500 kg" … "exceeding 6.1 metres between 6:00 pm of any day and 6:00 am of the day" … "“Recreational vehicle” means, but is not limited to the following:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **On your property:** Unless fully enclosed in a building or underground, a parking space may not be used to park or store house trailers, boat trailers or boats, except any combination up to 12.192 m (40 ft) total length may be parked or stored on the lot in an open space behind the front face of the principal building. In RC zones such vehicles must be at least 6.096 m from the front lot line. One commercial vehicle up to 762 kg rated capacity may also be kept.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 1995 No. 6700 (consolidated), Zoning Bylaw s. 907(2)(d)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Parking of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles" … "house trailers, boat trailers or boats, except that any" … "combination of these to a maximum combined length of" … "12.192 metres (40 feet) may be parked or stored on the Lot in" … "any open space to the rear of the front face of a principal" … "Lot Line;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Living in an RV:** Not allowed on a street or other highway except at a location the City approves (Street and Traffic Bylaw s. 517); no one may use an RV as working quarters. On a lot, Zoning s. 402(3) prohibits in all zones any Use located in a tent, a trailer (other than on a construction site) or a vehicle.
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw 1991 No. 6234 (consolidated), Street and Traffic Bylaw s. 517, 518](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6234-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall occupy a vehicle, motor home or trailer as living quarters while it" … "is stopped, standing or parked upon any highway except at a location approved" … "No person shall use a Recreational Vehicle as Working Quarters;"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 1995 No. 6700 (consolidated), Zoning Bylaw s. 402(3)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "(3) A Use located in part or in total in:" … "(b) A trailer, other than a trailer on a construction Site;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** RV parked over 24 hours: $300 (early $250, late $400; $75 under a compliance agreement). Parked over 72 hours: $45 (early $35, late $75). Unattached trailer: $110 (early $95, late $150). Large vehicle 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.: $110. Vehicle as living quarters: $205 (early $155, late $255).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Street and Traffic Bylaw, 1991, No. 6234](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Recreational Vehicle 24 hour parking 519 Yes $300 $250 $400 $75" … "Parked Longer than 72 Hours 505 No $45 $35 $75 N/A" … "Parked Unattached Trailer 514 No $110 $95 $150 N/A" … "Over 6.1 m length: 6pm to 6am 506 No $110 $95 $150 N/A" … "Vehicle as Living Quarters 517 N/A $205 $155 $255 N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Street and Traffic Bylaw, 1991, No. 6234 (streets); Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 s. 907 (private lots)
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw 1991 No. 6234 (consolidated), Title](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6234-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "“STREET AND TRAFFIC BYLAW, 1991, NO. 6234”"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 1995 No. 6700 (consolidated), Title](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Street and Traffic Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6234-C.pdf), a recreational vehicle (RV) includes tent trailers, travel trailers, campers, camper vans, motor homes and fifth wheels. On private lots, the [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) governs.

## Steps

1. On a street, do not leave an RV for more than 24 hours, or any vehicle for more than 72 consecutive hours.
2. Do not leave a trailer on a roadway unless it is attached to a vehicle able to legally tow it.
3. In residential districts, do not park a vehicle of 5,500 kg GVWR or more, or over 6.1 m long including a trailer, on a street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., except to load or unload.
4. On your lot, keep house trailers, boat trailers and boats behind the front face of the house, or fully enclosed.

## Good to know

- On a lot, the Zoning Bylaw allows any combination up to 12.192 m (40 ft) in total length in an open space behind the front face of the principal building. In RC zones such vehicles must be at least 6.096 m from the front lot line.
- Living in a vehicle is not allowed on a street or other highway except at a location the City approves, and no one may use an RV as working quarters. Zoning also prohibits any use located in a tent, trailer or vehicle (except on a construction site).
- The bylaw does not mention boats on a street separately; a boat on a trailer is covered by the trailer rules.
- Compliance agreement for the RV 24-hour ticket: $75.

## Official forms and pages

- [Street and Traffic Bylaw 6234 (consolidated PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6234-C.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw 6700 (consolidated PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)

## 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)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Street and Traffic Bylaw 1991 No. 6234 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6234-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 1995 No. 6700 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2018 No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Parking Regulations & Tickets, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Streets-Transportation/Parking/Parking-Rules-and-Regulations) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "North Vancouver noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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owner_body: City of North Vancouver
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# North Vancouver noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

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

**Short answer:** The City of North Vancouver's Noise Control Bylaw 8885 sets no fixed quiet hours. It bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood and sets lower decibel limits at night. Construction is allowed 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and is prohibited on holidays, including Sundays.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notices: noise from a person, animal, vehicle or activity $200; construction noise outside permitted hours $450; power gardening or building maintenance equipment $200; amplified sound $200; commercial premises $350.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-982-8302 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Email: Bylaw Services (also after hours), bylaw@cnv.org
- Phone: Dog-related complaints after hours, 604-607-1651

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No one may make, or allow an animal, vehicle, equipment or activity under their control to make, a sound that is "Noise": one that disturbs or tends to disturb the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood, or exceeds the bylaw's decibel limits. Animal noise lasting over 30 minutes, continuous or sporadic, is deemed objectionable.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885 (consolidated), s. 2 "Noise", s. 4.1, s. 4.3(a)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8885-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "which disturbs or" … "tends to disturb the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the" … "A Person shall not make, nor cause to be made, nor permit to be made by:" … "for any period" … "in excess of 30 minutes;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Quiet hours:** No fixed quiet hours. Continuous-sound limits drop at night (Daytime is 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.): Quiet Area 55 dB day and 45 dB night; Mixed Area 55 and 50; Activity Area 60 and 55. Which area applies is shown on the Schedule A maps.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885 (consolidated), s. 2, s. 3.1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8885-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "“Daytime” means from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm of the same day;" … "“Nighttime” means from 8:00 pm of any day to 7:00 am of the following day;" … "Daytime of 55 Decibels or less, and during the Nighttime of 45 Decibels or less" … "during the Daytime of 60 Decibels or less, and during the Nighttime of 55 Decibels or less"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Construction hours:** Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Construction is prohibited on holidays (the bylaw's definition of holiday includes Sundays). Noise from construction may not exceed 85 dB at the point of reception. Exemptions are possible by application.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885 (consolidated), s. 4.4](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8885-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday;" … "between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturdays." … "Construction activity is prohibited on Holidays." … "“Holiday” includes Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Canada Day,"
  - Source: [Noise Control, Noise Control page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Noise-Control)
  - Official wording: "Construction is prohibited on Sundays and Holidays"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other limits:** Decibel limits for continuous sound: Quiet Area 55 day/45 night, Mixed 55/50, Activity 60/55; non-continuous 80 day/75 night. Power gardening equipment up to 77 dB, Daytime only, except 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday and Holidays (the City page says 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays). Vehicle audio audible at 5 m for over 2 minutes banned; alarms over 15 minutes banned; commercial premises 70 dBC day, 65 night. Exemptions by application. (Sources differ: Power gardening equipment: bylaw s. 4.5 says Daytime 'except between 7:00am and 9:00am on Saturday, or Holidays'; the City Noise Control page instead says 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The bylaw wording prevails; the two differ, so check before relying on either.)
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885 (consolidated), s. 3, s. 4.3, s. 4.5, s. 4.7](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8885-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Daytime of 55 Decibels or less, and during the Nighttime of 45 Decibels or less" … "Daytime of 55 Decibels or less, and during the Nighttime of 50 Decibels or less" … "Daytime of 60 Decibels or less, and during the Nighttime of 55 Decibels or less" … "Non-continuous Sound with a Sound" … "Level during the Daytime of 80 Decibels or less, and during the Nighttime 75 Decibels" … "does not exceed a Sound Level of 77 Decibels." … "the Sound of a burglar alarm or security system that continues for more than 15" … "exceeds a rating of 70 Decibels C, or during the Nighttime" … "(a) resulting from Power Gardening or Building Maintenance Equipment during the" … "Daytime, except between 7:00am and 9:00am on Saturday, or Holidays, if the Sound" … "A Person may submit an application for an exemption for the provisions of this Bylaw to the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Services: 604-982-8302, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; bylaw@cnv.org.
  - Source: [Noise Control, Noise Control page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Noise-Control)
  - Official wording: "Tel: 604-982-8302 | Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 5:00pm" … "Email: bylaw@cnv.org"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, after hours:** Bylaw Services at 604-982-8302 or bylaw@cnv.org; the City lists this number under after-hours contacts (after 5 p.m. and holidays). For dog-related complaints after hours: 604-607-1651.
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact Us page, After Hours Contacts](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Contact)
  - Official wording: "After Hours Contacts (after 5:00pm & holidays)" … "For bylaw concerns, contact Bylaw Services at 604-982-8302 or email bylaw@cnv.org."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Noise from a person or animal, vehicle or activity: $200 (early $150, late $250). Construction noise outside permitted hours: $450 (early $400, late $500). Power gardening or building maintenance equipment noise: $200. Amplified sound: $200. Commercial premise noise: $350.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Person or Animal Noise 4.1(a) Yes $200 $150 $250 $100" … "Construction Noise 4.4 No $450 $400 $500 n/a" … "Amplified Sound 4.3(f) No $200 $150 $250 n/a" … "Commercial Premise Noise 4.7 No $350 $300 $400 n/a"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885 (consolidated), s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8885-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "“Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885”"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Noise Control Bylaw, No. 8885](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8885-C.pdf) bans any sound that disturbs or tends to disturb the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood, or that exceeds its decibel limits. That covers sound from you, your animal, vehicle, equipment or activity. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours. Instead, limits for continuous sound drop at night, where Daytime is 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

## Steps

1. Check the hours and limits below for the activity.
2. To report a problem, call Bylaw Services at 604-982-8302 (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email bylaw@cnv.org. The City lists the same number and email for after hours.
3. To work outside permitted construction hours, apply for an exemption using the City's form.

## Good to know

- Continuous-sound limits: Quiet Area 55 dB day and 45 dB night; Mixed Area 55 and 50; Activity Area 60 and 55. Residential uses in a Quiet or Mixed Area are treated as Quiet Area for non-commercial sound.
- Construction noise may not exceed 85 dB at the point of reception.
- Animal noise lasting over 30 minutes, continuous or sporadic, counts as objectionable.
- Power gardening equipment (up to 77 dB) is limited to Daytime, except 7 to 9 a.m. on Saturday and holidays. The City's Noise Control page gives different hours (9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays), so confirm before relying on either.
- Vehicle audio audible at 5 m for over 2 minutes is banned, as are alarms sounding over 15 minutes.
- For dog-related complaints after hours, call 604-607-1651.

## Official forms and pages

- [Noise Control page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Noise-Control)
- [Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8885-C.pdf)
- [Application for Construction Noise Exemption (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Building-and-Development/Construction-Noise-Exemption-Application.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/noise-rules.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/noise-rules.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/noise-rules.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/noise-rules.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/noise-rules.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Noise Control, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Noise-Control) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Contact Us, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Contact) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8885-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: North Vancouver unsightly property rules and how to report
question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of North Vancouver
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# North Vancouver unsightly property rules and how to report

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

**Short answer:** In the City of North Vancouver, call Bylaw Services at 604-982-8302 or email bylaw@cnv.org to report rubbish, an untidy or unsightly property, or overgrown grass. Officers respond on a complaints basis. The bylaw notice is $150.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice for untidy or unsightly premises or an accumulation of rubbish $150 ($100 if paid early); failing to comply with an order $300.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-982-8302 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Email: Bylaw Services, bylaw@cnv.org
- Online: CityFix app (best for graffiti, with a photo), https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Online-Services/CityFix

## Key facts

- **What counts:** No owner or occupier may let property become or stay untidy or unsightly, or let water, rubbish or noxious matter collect. They must remove accumulated filth and rubbish (including derelict or partly dismantled vehicles), prevent caterpillar infestation, clear brush and grass over 30 cm long, and not feed or allow birds to roost on buildings. Graffiti must be kept off (Graffiti Bylaw 6696).
  - Source: [Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 1986, No. 5659 (consolidated), s. 3, s. 4](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/5659-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "being the owner or occupier of real property shall allow such property to become" … "or to remain untidy or unsightly;" … "shall cause or permit water, rubbish or noxious or unwholesome matter to collect" … "who is the owner or occupier of real property shall clear such property of brush," … "grass in excess of 30 centimetres in length." … "any derelict or partially dismantled motor vehicle or parts thereof;"
  - Source: [Graffiti, Graffiti page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Bylaw-Enforcement/Graffiti)
  - Official wording: ""Every owner, or occupier, of real property shall at all times keep any wall, fence, building, structure, or thing that is located on such real property free of graffiti""
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to report:** Phone Bylaw Services at 604-982-8302 (Mon to Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email bylaw@cnv.org. Give your name, address, phone number, the location of the violation and a brief summary. Bylaw Officers respond on a complaints basis.
  - Source: [Report a Bylaw Infraction, Report a Bylaw Infraction page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Bylaw-Complaints)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw complaints may be made by either phone or email." … "Tel: 604-982-8302 | Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 5:00pm"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Bylaw-Enforcement)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw Officers respond on a complaints basis and work with the resident or business owner to remedy the issue." … "Email: bylaw@cnv.org"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What happens next:** A Nuisance Enforcement Officer may issue an Order to Comply, which can be appealed to Council within 15 days. If an order about filth, rubbish or caterpillars is not met in the time set, the City may enter and do the work at the owner's and occupier's expense; unpaid charges on December 31 are added to property taxes.
  - Source: [Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 1986, No. 5659 (consolidated), s. 6, s. 7](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/5659-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the Nuisance Enforcement Officer may, in accordance with this" … "Any such appeal shall be" … "brought within 15 days of the date of the issuance of the Order to Comply by" … "the Municipality by its employees and others may enter the real property" … "and perform the obligations at the expense of the owners and occupiers of the real" … "shall be added to and form part of the taxes payable on that real property as taxes in arrears"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Untidy or unsightly premises: $150 (early $100, late $200); accumulation of rubbish: $150; failing to comply with an order: $300 (early $200, late $400). A compliance agreement can cut the first two to $75.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 1986, No. 5659](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accumulation of Rubbish 3(a) Yes $150 $100 $200 $75" … "Untidy or Unsightly Premise 3(c) Yes $150 $100 $200 $75" … "Fail to Comply with Order 6 No $300 $200 $400 N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 1986, No. 5659
  - Source: [Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 1986, No. 5659 (consolidated), s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/5659-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 1986, No. 5659"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, No. 5659](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/5659-C.pdf) says no owner or occupier may let property become or stay untidy or unsightly, or let water, rubbish or noxious matter collect. They must remove accumulated filth and rubbish (including derelict or partly dismantled vehicles), prevent caterpillar infestation, clear brush and grass over 30 cm long, and not feed birds or allow them to roost on buildings.

## Steps

1. Call Bylaw Services at 604-982-8302 or email bylaw@cnv.org. Give your name, address, phone number, the location of the violation and a brief summary.
2. An officer follows up. Bylaw Officers respond on a complaints basis.
3. A Nuisance Enforcement Officer may issue an Order to Comply, which can be appealed to Council within 15 days.

## Good to know

- If an order about filth, rubbish or caterpillars is not met in the time set, the City may do the work at the owner's and occupier's expense. Unpaid charges on December 31 are added to property taxes.
- Bylaw notices: untidy or unsightly premises $150 ($100 if paid early, $200 late); accumulation of rubbish $150; failing to comply with an order $300. A compliance agreement can cut the first two to $75.
- Graffiti must be kept off property under the Graffiti Bylaw 6696. See the City's Graffiti page for how to report it.

## Official forms and pages

- [Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 1986, No. 5659 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/5659-C.pdf)
- [Graffiti page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Bylaw-Enforcement/Graffiti)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/bylaw-fines.md)
- [North Vancouver garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/garbage-collection.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/unsightly-property.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/unsightly-property.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/unsightly-property.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/unsightly-property.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/unsightly-property.md)
- [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Report a Bylaw Infraction, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Bylaw-Complaints) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Bylaw-Enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Graffiti, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Bylaw-Enforcement/Graffiti) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 1986, No. 5659 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/5659-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: North Vancouver backyard fire and burning rules
question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: City of North Vancouver
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# North Vancouver backyard fire and burning rules

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

**Short answer:** No. In the City of North Vancouver, Fire Bylaw 8852 bans open-air fires of any kind, including backyard fires, fire pits, chimineas and burning for land clearing. Natural gas or propane burners, patio heaters, barbecues and gas fire bowls are allowed. Starting an open-air fire is a $450 bylaw notice.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice for starting an open-air fire $450 ($400 if paid early, $500 late). Burning land for clearing $300. Unpermitted cooking fire $200. Smoke from open-air burning or a smoker $200. No fee is stated for an open-air burning permit.  
**Where:**
- Phone: North Vancouver City Fire Department office, 604-980-5021 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Email: Fire Department, fire@cnv.org
- In person: Fire Hall No. 1, 165 East 13th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L3

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** No. Lighting a fire of any kind in the open air is prohibited unless the bylaw allows it. The City lists yard, beach or park fires, fire pits, chimineas, cooking fires, outdoor fireplaces and pizza ovens as prohibited. Solid-fuel outdoor fireplaces and pizza ovens built and inspected under a municipal building permit may operate. Natural gas or propane burners, patio heaters, barbecues and gas fire bowls are permitted.
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (consolidated), Fire Bylaw s. 5.8(a), (c), (d)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8852-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a person must not light, ignite, start" … "or cause to be lighted, ignited or started, a fire of any kind whatsoever in the open" … "All exterior solid fuel-fired appliances or devices are prohibited, including pizza" … "ovens and outdoor fireplaces that were built without a municipal Building Permit;"
  - Source: [Fire Safety and Prevention, Fire Safety and Prevention page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Fire-Department/Fire-Safety-Prevention)
  - Official wording: "Fires prohibited within the City (minimum $450 fine):" … "- fire pit" … "- outdoor gas fire bowl"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Burning yard waste:** No. Burning for land clearing or construction is prohibited, and open-air fires of any kind are banned except as the bylaw allows. The Fire Chief may issue a permit for open-air burning, which must also meet the Metro Vancouver Air Quality Bylaw.
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (consolidated), Fire Bylaw s. 5.8(b), (e)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8852-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Burning for land clearing and/or construction purposes is prohibited;" … "The Fire Chief may issue a Permit for open air burning fires." … "such a Permit has been issued must comply with the Metro Vancouver Air Quality"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit:** Only the Fire Chief may issue a permit for open-air burning; the permit holder must follow the Metro Vancouver Air Quality Bylaw, and the permit can be suspended if wind, weather or fire danger make burning unsafe. No fee specific to this permit is stated (general Fire Bylaw permit processing is $156.21 per 2 hours).
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (consolidated), Fire Bylaw s. 5.8(e), (f)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8852-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The Fire Chief may issue a Permit for open air burning fires." … "The Fire Chief or designate may suspend an open air fire Permit if on the date"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Schedule B Fire Permit Fees, Schedule B (Fire Permit Fees)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Permit Processing (up to 2 hours):" … "Hourly Fees for Permit Processing as per above “Hourly Fee” per 2 hours $ 156.21"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fire bans:** The Fire Chief may order closure of trails, camping areas and other facilities near forests, and may order that no one light or keep a campfire or a fire in a grill, barbecue or other outdoor appliance that uses wood, charcoal or briquettes. Check with the North Vancouver City Fire Department (604-980-5021).
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (consolidated), Fire Bylaw s. 5.9](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8852-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the Fire Chief may:" … "Order that a person not light, ignite, start, or maintain, or allow or cause to be" … "lighted, ignited, started or maintained, a campfire or other kind of fire outdoors or"
  - Source: [Outdoor Burning Regulations, North Vancouver City Fire Department, Outdoor Burning Regulations pamphlet](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Fire/Outdoor-Burning-Regulations.pdf)
  - Official wording: "165 E. 13th Street North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L3 Phone: 604.980.5021 Fax: 604.980.3457 fire@cnv.org OUTDOOR GAS FIRE BOWLS 1128846-v2"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Instead of burning:** Put yard trimmings in the weekly curbside Green Can (kraft bags or tied bundles also accepted, up to six containers, bags or bundles a week). Green waste can also be dropped off for a fee at the North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre, 30 Riverside Drive West.
  - Source: [Green Can / Food Scraps, Curbside Collection](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Green-Can-Food-Scraps)
  - Official wording: "Curbside Green Cans are collected every week by City crews" … "There is a weekly limit of six Green Cans, bags, or bundles, with a maximum weight of 20kg (45lb) each."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Starting an open-air fire: $450 (early $400, late $500). Burning land for clearing: $300 (early $225, late $450). Unpermitted cooking fire: $200. Smoke from open-air burning or from a smoker or outdoor cooking fire: $200.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Start open air fire 5.8(a) 450 400 500 NO N/A" … "Burn land for clearing 5.8(b) 300 225 450 NO N/A" … "Unpermitted cooking fire 5.8(c) 200 150 300 NO N/A" … "Smoke from open air burning 5.8(e) 200 150 300 NO N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852; Metro Vancouver Air Quality Management Bylaw also applies
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (consolidated), s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8852-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "“Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852”"
  - Source: [Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (consolidated), s. 5.8(d)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8852-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Metro Vancouver Air Quality Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Fire Bylaw, No. 8852](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8852-C.pdf) prohibits lighting a fire of any kind in the open air unless the bylaw allows it, and prohibits burning for land clearing or construction. The City lists yard, beach or park fires, fire pits, chimineas, cooking fires, outdoor fireplaces and pizza ovens as prohibited, so a wood fire pit is not allowed. Metro Vancouver's Air Quality Management Bylaw also applies.

## Steps

1. Use only a permitted appliance (below).
2. For yard trimmings, use the weekly Green Can instead of burning. Green waste can also be dropped off for a fee at the North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre, 30 Riverside Drive West.
3. If you think you need an exemption, ask the Fire Department at 604-980-5021 or fire@cnv.org. Only the Fire Chief may issue a permit for open-air burning, and the holder must follow the Metro Vancouver bylaw.

## Good to know

- Permitted: natural gas or propane burners, patio heaters, barbecues and gas fire bowls. Solid-fuel outdoor fireplaces and pizza ovens built and inspected under a municipal building permit may operate.
- A permit can be suspended if wind, weather or fire danger make burning unsafe.
- The Fire Chief may order closure of trails, camping areas and other facilities near forests, and may order that no one light or keep a fire in a grill, barbecue or other appliance using wood, charcoal or briquettes. Check with the Fire Department.
- Bylaw notices under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf): open-air fire $450, burning land for clearing $300, unpermitted cooking fire $200, smoke from open-air burning or a smoker $200.

## Official forms and pages

- [Outdoor Burning Regulations (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Fire/Outdoor-Burning-Regulations.pdf)
- [Fire Safety and Prevention (Outdoor Burning Restrictions)](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Fire-Department/Fire-Safety-Prevention)
- [Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8852-C.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/fireworks.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-fire.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-fire.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-fire.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/backyard-fire.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-fire.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [Fire Safety and Prevention, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Fire-Department/Fire-Safety-Prevention) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Outdoor Burning Regulations, North Vancouver City Fire Department (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Fire/Outdoor-Burning-Regulations.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8852-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024 No. 9000, Schedule B Fire Permit Fees (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Green Can / Food Scraps, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Garbage-Recycling-Green-Can/Green-Can-Food-Scraps) (read 2026-11-05)

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# North Vancouver fireworks rules

**Question:** Are fireworks allowed?

**Short answer:** No. The City of North Vancouver's Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7677 bans selling, buying, possessing and setting off fireworks, all year, except a permitted public display by people 18 or older under a certified Fireworks Supervisor. Firecrackers are banned outright. Discharging fireworks is a $450 bylaw notice.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notices: discharging fireworks $450 ($400 if paid early, $500 late); firecrackers $450; selling $450; possessing without written permission $450; discharge in a public place or dangerous use $100. No permit fee is stated.  
**Where:**
- Phone: North Vancouver City Fire Department office, 604-980-5021 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: RCMP non-emergency (to report fireworks), 604-985-1311
- Email: Fire Department, fire@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **Setting off fireworks:** No. No person or organization may sell, purchase, possess, dispose of or discharge fireworks in the City, except a public display by people 18 or older holding a permit and supervised by a certified Fireworks Supervisor. Firecrackers are banned outright. Discharging fireworks on a street, park or other public place is also an offence.
  - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2005, No. 7677 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 3, s. 4, s. 9, s. 7(e)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7677-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person or organization shall sell, purchase, possess, dispose or discharge" … "Fireworks in the City of North Vancouver, except as provided herein." … "conducting a Public Fireworks Display or representing an organization" … "No person shall posses, fire, set off or discharge firecrackers." … "No person may explode, light or" … "discharge any Fireworks on a highway, street, park, playground, school grounds"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Selling fireworks:** Not to the general public. Fireworks may be sold only to people 18 or older conducting a public fireworks display under a permit and a certified Fireworks Supervisor, and a seller needs a City business licence. Selling fireworks is a $450 ticket.
  - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2005, No. 7677 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 3(b), s. 4](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7677-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person or organization shall sell, offer for sale, give or otherwise distribute" … "Fireworks without a business licence issued by the City of North Vancouver." … "Fireworks may be sold to and discharged by persons:" … "18 years of age or over; and" … "Fireworks in the City of North Vancouver, except as provided herein." … "(b) conducting a Public Fireworks Display or representing an organization"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **What counts as fireworks:** Devices that explode or burn to produce visual or sound effects, including Class 7 fireworks such as firecrackers, roman candles, skyrockets, fountains and sparklers. Excluded: signaling flares and torpedoes for motorists, rail companies and police, caps for toy guns, model rocket engines, and Christmas crackers. Animal-deterring explosives (bear bangers, air bangers, seal bombs) may not be discharged in the City.
  - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2005, No. 7677 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 2, s. 3(c), s. 6](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7677-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fireworks include Canadian Class 7 Fireworks such as cannon crackers, fireballs," … "fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, roman candles, volcanoes, sparklers," … "include caps for toy guns, model rocket engines or Christmas crackers." … "No person shall discharge Animal-Deterring Explosives in the City of North" … "Vancouver."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Permit:** Written permission (a permit) for people 18 or older conducting a public fireworks display under a certified Fireworks Supervisor, issued by a Firework Permit Delegate (the City's Fire Safety page says the Fire Chief). It may carry conditions and can be rescinded. No fee is stated.
  - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2005, No. 7677 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 2, s. 4, s. 7](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7677-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "with a permit, being written permission of a Firework Permit Delegate;" … "under the direct supervision of a person" … "who has been certified as a Fireworks Supervisor under the Explosives Act." … "Any discharge of the Fireworks shall comply with any conditions included in the permit;"
  - Source: [Fire Safety and Prevention, Fire Safety and Prevention page](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Fire-Department/Fire-Safety-Prevention)
  - Official wording: "with a permit issued by the Fire Chief"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Discharging fireworks in the City: $450 (early $400, late $500). Discharging firecrackers: $450. Selling fireworks: $450. Discharging in a public place or dangerous use: $100. Possessing without written permission: $450.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A, Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2005, No. 7677](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Discharge within City [Bylaw 8856, July 12, 2021] 7(f) No $450 $400 $500 N/A" … "Discharging firecrackers 9 No $450 $400 $500 N/A" … "Selling Fireworks 4 No $450 $400 $500 N/A" … "Discharge in public place 7(e) No $100 $80 $120 N/A" … "No written permission 8(a) No $450 $400 $500 N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2005, No. 7677 (consolidated June 15, 2026)
  - Source: [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2005, No. 7677 (consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7677-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER "Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2005, No. 7677" CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE - JUNE 15, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, No. 7677](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7677-C.pdf) bans selling, purchasing, possessing, disposing of or discharging fireworks in the City of North Vancouver. The only exception is a public display by people 18 or older holding written permission (a permit), under a certified Fireworks Supervisor. The ban is year-round; no dates or hours for personal fireworks, including Halloween, are set.

## Steps

1. Do not buy or set off fireworks for private use.
2. To hold a public display, ask the Fire Department at 604-980-5021 or fire@cnv.org about a permit. The bylaw says a Firework Permit Delegate issues it; the Fire Safety page says the Fire Chief. It may carry conditions and can be rescinded.
3. To report fireworks, call the RCMP non-emergency line at 604-985-1311. Call 9-1-1 for a fire or injury.

## Good to know

- Fireworks include devices that explode or burn for visual or sound effects, such as firecrackers, roman candles, skyrockets, fountains and sparklers. Signalling flares, toy-gun caps, model rocket engines and Christmas crackers are excluded.
- Bear bangers, air bangers and seal bombs may not be discharged in the City.
- Discharging fireworks on a street, park or other public place is also an offence.
- Fireworks may be sold only to people 18 or older running a permitted display, and a seller needs a City business licence.
- Bylaw notices are listed under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf).

## Official forms and pages

- [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2005, No. 7677 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7677-C.pdf)
- [Fire Safety and Prevention](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Fire-Department/Fire-Safety-Prevention)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/backyard-fire.md)
- [North Vancouver bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/fireworks.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fireworks.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/fireworks.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fireworks.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fireworks.md)
- [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/fireworks.md)

## Sources

- [Fire Safety and Prevention, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Fire-Department/Fire-Safety-Prevention) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2005, No. 7677 (consolidated June 15, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7677-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Contact Us, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Contact) (read 2026-11-05)

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# North Vancouver bylaw fines and how tickets work

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

**Short answer:** In the City of North Vancouver, most bylaw offences are ticketed with a bylaw notice, with amounts set in Schedule A of Bylaw 8675. Examples range from $45 for parking over 72 hours to $450 for an open-air fire or construction noise. Pay or dispute within 14 days; paying in that window earns a lower amount.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** Examples (standard penalty before early or late adjustment): overtime parking $60, parking over 72 hours $45, unlicensed dog $60, dog at large $60, noise $200, construction noise $450, unsightly premises $150, fireworks discharge $450, open-air fire $450, water restriction breach $100 to $400 by stage. An unsuccessful adjudication adds $25.  
**How long:** Pay or dispute within 14 days of receiving the notice. You cannot dispute after 14 days.  
**Where:**
- Online: Review, pay or dispute a bylaw notice, https://cnv.ezpayca.com/
- Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-982-8302 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Email: Bylaw Services, bylaw@cnv.org
- In person: City Hall (drop off a completed dispute form), 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** Most offences are enforced by Bylaw Notice under the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, issued by bylaw enforcement officers (RCMP, bylaw officers, fire inspectors, licensing inspectors, building officials, animal control officers, others). Schedule A lists each offence and amount. Some bylaws also allow Municipal Ticket Information.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, s. 4, s. 16](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "may be dealt with by bylaw notice." … "members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;" … "licensing inspectors, building officials, animal control officers, fire prevention officers,"
  - Source: [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113, s. 23](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "enforce the provisions of this Bylaw by Bylaw Notice or Municipal Ticket Information"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Common fines:** Parking: overtime $60, over 72 hours $45. Dogs: no licence $60, at large $60. Noise: $200, construction noise $450. Unsightly premises: $150. Fireworks discharge: $450. Open-air fire: $450. Water restriction breach: $100 to $400 by stage. All are the standard penalty before early or late adjustment.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Overtime Parking 501.15 No $60 $45 $100 N/A" … "Parked Longer than 72 Hours 505 No $45 $35 $75 N/A" … "No Dog Licence 10 (a) No $60 $50 $75 N/A" … "Dog At Large 10 (c) No $60 $50 $75 N/A" … "Person or Animal Noise 4.1(a) Yes $200 $150 $250 $100" … "Construction Noise 4.4 No $450 $400 $500 n/a" … "Untidy or Unsightly Premise 3(c) Yes $150 $100 $200 $75" … "Discharge within City [Bylaw 8856, July 12, 2021] 7(f) No $450 $400 $500 N/A" … "Start open air fire 5.8(a) 450 400 500 NO N/A" … "Fail to Follow Water Use Restrictions - Stage 1 (Sched. A) 5 No $100 $50 $150 N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying early:** Yes. The early payment penalty (column A3, usually $10 to $50 lower) applies if the City receives payment within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the notice.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, s. 5(B)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if received by the City within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to" … "have received the notice, is the Early Payment Penalty set out in column A3 of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying late:** Yes. If paid more than 34 days after the notice was received or presumed received, a late payment surcharge applies and the penalty is the Late Payment Penalty in column A4 (for example $75 instead of $60 for an unlicensed dog).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, s. 5(C)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if more than 34 days after the person received or is presumed to have received" … "the bylaw notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge in addition to the penalty under" … "is the Late Payment Penalty set out in column A4 of Schedule “A”"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Disputing a ticket:** Pay or dispute within 14 days of receiving the notice (cannot dispute after 14 days). Dispute online at cnv.ezpayca.com, or by mail or in person using the form on the back. A Screening Officer reviews it; if upheld you may pay the discounted penalty or request an adjudication hearing. An unsuccessful adjudication adds a $25 fee.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, s. 6, s. 7, s. 10](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "must, within 14 days of the date on which the person" … "but no person may dispute the notice after 14 days of receiving the bylaw notice." … "must pay the City an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of the City recovering the"
  - Source: [Dispute Your Bylaw Notice, Dispute Your Bylaw Notice page](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Bylaw-Adjudication)
  - Official wording: "Visit cnv.ezpayca.com, enter your Bylaw Notice number, and complete the online dispute form." … "a $25 Adjudication Fee will be added to the regular penalty amount."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026)
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, s. 1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "“Bylaw Notice Enforcement" … "Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675”"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Most offences are enforced by bylaw notice under the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, issued by officers such as RCMP, bylaw officers, fire inspectors, licensing inspectors, building officials and animal control officers. Schedule A of the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, No. 8675](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) lists each offence and amount. Some bylaws also allow Municipal Ticket Information, whose amounts are not covered here.

## Steps

1. Look up your notice at cnv.ezpayca.com.
2. Within 14 days of receiving it, pay it or dispute it. You can dispute online, or by mail or in person using the form on the back of the notice.
3. A Screening Officer reviews the dispute. If the notice is upheld, you may pay the discounted penalty or request an adjudication hearing.
4. An unsuccessful adjudication adds a $25 fee.

## Good to know

- Early payment (within 14 days of receiving the notice) is usually $10 to $50 lower. For example, noise is $200 or $150 early; overtime parking is $60 or $45 early.
- Paid more than 34 days after the notice was received, a late payment surcharge applies and the higher late amount is charged (for example $75 instead of $60 for an unlicensed dog). Some schedule headings say 28 days, so pay early to be safe.
- Bylaw notice amounts for particular topics are in the related answers, such as dog licences, noise, fireworks and watering.

## Official forms and pages

- [Dispute Your Bylaw Notice](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Bylaw-Adjudication)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/noise-rules.md)
- [North Vancouver dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/dog-licence.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/bylaw-fines.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [Dispute Your Bylaw Notice, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Bylaws/Bylaw-Adjudication) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8113-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: "North Vancouver business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a business licence in North Vancouver, and how do I get one?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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# North Vancouver business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

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

**Short answer:** Yes. Anyone carrying on a business in the City of North Vancouver needs a City business licence, including home-based, temporary, non-profit and out-of-city businesses. Email the Business Licence Application to gateway@cnv.org or use a City Hall drop box; new accounts pay a $52.07 application fee.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** $52.07 non-refundable application fee for new accounts, plus an annual fee set by business type, for example home-based $127.02, restaurant $199.94, non-resident $266.56, all other businesses not specified $133.33.  
**How long:** The City does not state a processing time. The licence is issued after review and any required inspections, once the invoice is paid.  
**Where:**
- Email: Submit your application, gateway@cnv.org
- In person: City Hall drop box, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9
- Online: CityServe (pay, renew), https://cityserve.cnv.org/
- Phone: Business Licences, 604-983-7356
- Email: Business Licences, licence@cnv.org
- Email: Licence inspections, licenceinspections@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on a business in the City, including new or temporary, commercial or industrial, home-based, non-profit and out-of-city businesses; a separate licence is needed for each location.
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "You need a business licence to conduct business within the City." … "located outside of the City" … "in multiple locations (i.e. a licence for each location is required)"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 407](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Person shall carry on, within the Municipality, any Business unless they are the holder of a valid and subsisting Licence"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee:** Varies by business type and size; set in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule F. Examples: home-based $127.02; non-resident business $266.56; all other businesses not specified $133.33; restaurant $199.94. New accounts also pay a $52.07 application fee.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule F, Schedule F, Table IX and Table X](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Home based businesses $ 127.02" … "Non-resident business $ 266.56" … "All other businesses not specified $ 133.33" … "Restaurant Unlisenced $ 199.94" … "Non-refundable application fee (for new licences for"
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "Fees for business licences vary by the type of business."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to apply:** Complete the Business Licence Application and email it to gateway@cnv.org or leave it in a City Hall drop box. Planning may check the use is permitted at the address, and inspections (building, electrical, plumbing/gas, fire, health authority) may be required. After they pass you receive an invoice; pay on CityServe to get the licence.
  - Source: [Business Licences, Apply & Submit; Approval Process](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "By email: gateway@cnv.org" … "the file may be reviewed by the Planning Department to determine if the proposed business use is permitted at the address." … "Building, Electrical, Plumbing/Gas, and Fire Inspection" … "If all inspections pass, you'll be sent a Business Licence invoice for payment."
  - Source: [Apply, Renew & Pay Business Licence, Application process](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences/Applying-for-a-Business-Licence)
  - Official wording: "Complete a Business Licence Application and either email to gateway@cnv.org or stop by City Hall"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** A licence is valid for one year and expires on its anniversary date. Renew on or before the day before the anniversary date; renewal notices are sent and renewals can be paid online on CityServe. (Sources differ: The City's Business Licence Bylaws page says a licence is valid for one calendar year with renewal notices sent every December; the bylaw (s. 416) and the main Business Licences page say one year from issue. The bylaw is followed here.)
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), ss. 415, 416](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "On or before the day before the Anniversary Date of a Business Licence, the Licence" … "A Licence issued under this Bylaw shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance"
  - Source: [Business Licences, Renew a Business Licence](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "Business licences expire one year from the date the licence is issued. Automatic renewal notices are sent to each business owner."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Inter-community licence:** Yes: an Inter-Municipal Business Licence for eligible contractors (classes listed in Schedule D of the bylaw) with a business on the North Shore. It lets the holder work in the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and District of West Vancouver for an additional $60 fee.
  - Source: [Inter-Municipal Business Licence, Inter-Municipal Business Licence page](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences/Inter-Municipal-Business-Licence)
  - Official wording: "If you're a contractor with a business located on the North Shore, you may qualify for an" … "An inter-municipal business licence allows you to work in the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and the District of West Vancouver using the same licence for an additional $60 fee"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule F](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "7229 Limited Service Restaurant Unlicensed $ 199.94 9115 Inter-Municipal $ 60.00 Residential Rental - Long Term"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 521(2)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The classes of businesses set out in Schedule “D” are the only classes of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** $400 for carrying on business without a licence; $350 if paid early, $500 if paid late. Not posting the licence is $100.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Business Licence 407 Yes $400 $350 $500 $100" … "Licence Not Posted 408 No $100 $80 $120"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (consolidated June 15, 2026)
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), title page](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640" … "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE – JUNE 15, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Business Licence Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf), nobody may carry on business in the City of North Vancouver without a valid licence. You need a separate licence for each location. Contractors based in another municipality need one too. Some uses are exempt, such as long-term residential rental limited to one dwelling unit. Planning may check the use is permitted at the address.

## Steps

1. Complete the Business Licence Application. Add the home office form if you qualify, and the authorization letter if someone applies for you.
2. Email it to gateway@cnv.org or leave it in a City Hall drop box.
3. You may need building, electrical, plumbing/gas, fire or health authority inspections. Questions: licenceinspections@cnv.org.
4. After inspections pass, you receive an invoice. Pay it on CityServe to get your licence.

## Good to know

- Fees vary by business type and size and are in Schedule F of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. Many types are priced by floor area, storage area or units.
- A licence is valid for one year and expires on its anniversary date. Renew on or before the day before that date; renewal notices are sent and you can pay on CityServe. The City's Business Licence Bylaws page says a calendar year instead, so confirm your date.
- Eligible contractors with a North Shore business can get an Inter-Municipal Business Licence for an additional $60, covering the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and District of West Vancouver.
- Carrying on business without a licence is a $400 ticket ($350 if paid early, $500 if paid late). Not posting the licence is $100.

## What you'll need

- Business Licence Application
- Accessory Home Office Use Confirmation of Compliance form (home office only)
- Authorization Letter for Representative (if the applicant is not the owner)

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licence Application (fillable PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Business-Licences/Business-Licence-Application-Form-Fillable.pdf)
- [Accessory Home Office Use Confirmation of Compliance form](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Business-Licences/Business-Licence-Application-Form-Home-Office-fillable.pdf)
- [Business Licence Authorization Letter for Representative](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Business-Licences/Business-Licence-Authorization-Letter-for-Representative.pdf)
- [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/home-based-business.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/business-licence.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/business-licence.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/business-licence.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/business-licence.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/business-licence.md)
- [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licences, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Apply, Renew & Pay Business Licence, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences/Applying-for-a-Business-Licence) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Inter-Municipal Business Licence, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences/Inter-Municipal-Business-Licence) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule F](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: North Vancouver home-based business rules
question: "Can I run a business from my home?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Starting and running a business
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owner_body: City of North Vancouver
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# North Vancouver home-based business rules

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

**Short answer:** Yes. In the City of North Vancouver a home-based business needs a business licence ($127.02 a year, plus a $52.07 application fee for new accounts) and must follow the Zoning Bylaw's home occupation limits for your zone. A home office with no staff on site or sales also files a compliance form.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**Cost:** $127.02 a year for a home-based business, plus a $52.07 non-refundable application fee for new accounts.  
**Where:**
- Email: Submit application, gateway@cnv.org
- Phone: Business Licences, 604-983-7356
- Email: Business Licences, licence@cnv.org

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes. An accessory home occupation is allowed in the one-unit and two-unit residential zones (RS-1, RS-2, RT-1, RT-2), in the RG, RM-1 and RH-1 zones, and in the Ground Oriented zone. A home office (standard office equipment only) is also allowed.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 507(6), s. 573, ss. 501(1)(d),(f), 502(1)(d),(f)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Home Occupation Use, subject to Sections 507(6), (7)" … "Accessory Home Office Use;" … "(d) Accessory Home Occupation Use, subject to Section 507(6), (7) and"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 507(6), s. 573, s. 573(3),(4) (Ground Oriented zone)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Permitted uses include" … "residential, supportive community uses and home-based businesses." … "A Home Occupation Use is permitted as Accessory to a Dwelling Unit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Business licence:** Yes. Home-based businesses need a City business licence: annual fee $127.02, plus a $52.07 non-refundable application fee for new accounts. A qualifying home office (no staff on site, no sales, standard office equipment only) also files an Accessory Home Office Use Confirmation of Compliance form.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule F, Schedule F, Table IX and Table X](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Home based businesses $ 127.02" … "Non-refundable application fee (for new licences for"
  - Source: [Business Licences, Apply for a Business Licence](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences)
  - Official wording: "home-based" … "new business accounts that are completing an application are subject to a $52.07 Application Fee" … "no staff on site, no retail or sales, and only using standard office equipment"
  - Source: [Apply, Renew & Pay Business Licence, Business Type](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences/Applying-for-a-Business-Licence)
  - Official wording: "Home Office applicants must complete both the Business Licence Application form and the Accessory Home Office Use Confirmation of Compliance form."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Limits:** RS/RT zones: inside the dwelling or an accessory building; at most 20% of floor area and 46.45 m²; two people working, one a resident; no sale of goods on site; nameplate under 0.1 m² only; no noise, odour or vibration outside. Ground Oriented zone: fully enclosed, one per dwelling unit, two people working, no outdoor display or storage, no selling goods on the lot.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 507(6), s. 573](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall be completely Enclosed within the residential Dwelling Unit or" … "together shall not occupy more than 20% of the Gross Floor Area of" … "shall not exceed 46.45 square metres (500 square feet)" … "shall be limited to a maximum of two persons working in the" … "shall not involve the sale of goods on the Premises;" … "except for one name-plate of less than 0.1 square metre (1 square" … "ii. is limited to one Home Occupation Use per Dwelling Unit;" … "ii. include outdoor services, display or storage;" … "iii. sell, lease or rent physical goods directly on the Lot;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Businesses not allowed:** Sale, repair, manufacture or handling of weapons or explosives; automobile servicing and repair; escort services. In apartment buildings also medical or dental offices, hairdressers, private schools, commercial food preparation and music or dance studios. Ground Oriented zone: nothing that sells goods directly on the lot or uses outdoor storage.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 507(6), s. 573, s. 507(6)(a),(j); definition](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall not involve the sale at retail or wholesale or commercial repair," … "excludes" … "automobile servicing and repair, Escort Service Use" … "exclude medical or dental offices," … "hairdressers, private schools, commercial food preparation, music or"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 507(6), s. 573, s. 573(4)(b) (Ground Oriented zone)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "include outdoor services, display or storage;" … "sell, lease or rent physical goods directly on the Lot;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (s. 507(6); Ground Oriented zone s. 573(4)); Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 507(6), s. 573](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Home Occupation Use" … "CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE – MARCH 2, 2026"
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640, title page](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

A home occupation is allowed in the City of North Vancouver's [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) in RS-1, RS-2, RT-1, RT-2, RG, RM-1 and RH-1 zones and in the Ground Oriented zone. A home office (standard office equipment only, no staff on site, no sales) is also allowed. Check your zone in CityMap first.

## Steps

1. Decide whether you are a home office or a home occupation.
2. Complete the Business Licence Application. A qualifying home office also completes the Accessory Home Office Use Confirmation of Compliance form.
3. Email it to gateway@cnv.org and pay the invoice on CityServe once approved.

## Good to know

- **RS and RT zones:** inside the dwelling or an accessory building; at most 20% of the floor area and 46.45 m²; two people working, one a resident; no sale of goods on site; a nameplate under 0.1 m² only; no noise, odour or vibration outside.
- **Ground Oriented zone:** fully enclosed; one home occupation per dwelling unit; two people working, one a resident; no outdoor display or storage; no selling goods directly on the lot. Parking is not required except for child care (1 space).
- Not allowed: sale, repair or manufacture of weapons or explosives, automobile servicing and repair, and escort services. In apartment buildings also medical or dental offices, hairdressers, private schools, commercial food preparation and music or dance studios.
- Strata bylaws or your lease may be stricter.

## What you'll need

- Business Licence Application
- Accessory Home Office Use Confirmation of Compliance form (home office)

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licence Application (fillable PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Business-Licences/Business-Licence-Application-Form-Fillable.pdf)
- [Accessory Home Office Use Confirmation of Compliance form](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Business-Licences/Business-Licence-Application-Form-Home-Office-fillable.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/business-licence.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/home-based-business.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/home-based-business.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/home-based-business.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/home-based-business.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/home-based-business.md)
- [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Apply, Renew & Pay Business Licence, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences/Applying-for-a-Business-Licence) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licences, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule F](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF, consolidated March 2, 2026), s. 507(6), s. 573](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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title: North Vancouver short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)
question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in North Vancouver?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-vancouver
category: Housing and renting
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# North Vancouver short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

**Short answer:** Yes, but only in your principal residence, plus one other rental unit on the same property such as an authorized suite or coach house. The City of North Vancouver requires a business licence, and the Province requires registration. Annual fees are $254.25 for a room or $559.35 for a whole home, plus $52.07 to apply.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** $52.07 non-refundable application fee, then annual fee: Residential Rental – Short Term $559.35; Accessory Boarding – Short Term $254.25; Bed and Breakfast $19.79 per room.  
**How long:** The licence is annual. The City inspects within 90 days of issuing it.  
**Where:**
- Email: Business Licences, licence@cnv.org
- Phone: Business Licences, 604-983-7356
- In person: City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9
- Online: Province of BC short-term rental registry, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, only in your principal residence (where you live at least 183 days per 12-month licensing period), plus one other rental unit on the same property, such as an authorized secondary suite or coach house. Not allowed in unauthorized suites, non-market rental housing, or premises with a child care facility. Tenants and strata owners need written authorization.
  - Source: [Short-Term Rentals, How to Qualify; FAQ](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences/Short-Term-Rentals)
  - Official wording: "STRs can only be operated in your own residence, plus one additional rental unit (e.g., an authorized secondary suite, or a coach house) on the same property." … "you live there for at least 183 days per 12-month licensing period" … "STRs cannot be operated in an unauthorized secondary suite or unauthorized coach house." … "STRs are prohibited in a non-market rental housing unit." … "STRs are prohibited in residential premises with a child care facility." … "If you are a tenant, you have the written authorization from the property owner to operate an STR."
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), s. 505E(1)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Only carry on the Business in their Principal Residence or Dwelling Unit on the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Business licence:** Yes, a City business licence is required before listing or renting. Annual fees: Residential Rental – Short Term $559.35; Accessory Boarding – Short Term $254.25; Bed and Breakfast $19.79 per room. A non-refundable application fee of $52.07 also applies. (Sources differ: The City's STR page lists the fees twice: $250, $550 and $19.46 per room in one place and $254.25, $559.35 and $19.79 per room in the application steps; the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw matches the second set and is followed here. The $52.07 application fee is also in Schedule F (Table X).)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule F, Schedule F, Business Licences](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Residential Rental – Short Term $ 559.35" … "Accessory Boarding – Short Term $ 254.25" … "Bed & Breakfast for each room $ 19.79" … "Non-refundable application fee (for new licences for"
  - Source: [Short-Term Rentals, Apply for an STR Business Licence](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences/Short-Term-Rentals)
  - Official wording: "The City will only grant a business licence if you meet the eligibility requirements." … "The applicant pays a $52.07 non-refundable application fee."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Provincial registration:** Yes. Hosts must register with the Province's short-term rental registry and renew each year. Without registration, listings are removed, bookings cancelled and new bookings blocked. The Province's list of places where the principal residence requirement applies includes North Vancouver (City).
  - Source: [Short-term rental registration, Province of BC, Short-term rental registration (gov.bc.ca)](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry)
  - Official wording: "Short-term rental hosts, platforms and strata hotel platforms in B.C. must register and pay annual registration fees." … "If you have a short-term rental registration, you must renew it each year to continue operating." … "Your listings will no longer be advertised,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Operating rules:** Operate only in your principal residence; keep a 24/7 contact for complaints; keep a record of booking dates, length and group size for the City; have a 5-lb ABC fire extinguisher in the kitchen, a posted evacuation plan and interconnected smoke alarms. Boarding: at most two boarders, no cooking facilities. Bed and breakfast: at most 2 bedrooms, 1 parking space per bedroom.
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), ss. 505, 505C, 505E](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Install and maintain in good working order a fire extinguisher of not less than a five" … "Post an evacuation plan in a visible area at the main entry/ exit" … "Maintain and provide to the City on request a list of the dates, duration, and group" … "Provide to the City the contact information for a person who must be able to"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, s. 507(9), (10), s. 507(9), 507(10)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall accommodate not more than two boarders;" … "shall occupy not more than 2 bedrooms in the dwelling, and not" … "shall provide one Accessory Off-Street Parking Space per bedroom"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** $400 for operating without a business licence ($350 if paid early, $500 if paid late); $450 for operating contrary to the licence terms or conditions. The Operator's Handbook says the $400 penalty can be issued daily.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Business Licence 407 Yes $400 $350 $500 $100" … "Operating Contrary to Terms or Conditions 418 (2) No $450 $400 $500"
  - Source: [STR Operator's Handbook (PDF, September 2024), s. 11 Compliance and Enforcement](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Business-Licences/Short-Term-Rentals/STR-Operator's-Handbook-City-of-North-Vancouver-September-2024.pdf)
  - Official wording: "operating an STR without a valid Business Licence may result in a penalty of" … "This penalty can be issued daily until the bylaw contravention is resolved."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (ss. 505, 505A-505E); Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (s. 507(9), (10)); Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000, Schedule F
  - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026), title page](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640" … "Short-Term Rentals and Other Residential"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, s. 507(9), (10)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw; (c) Accessory Boarding Use, subject to Section 507(9) of this Bylaw; (d) Accessory Home Occupation Use, subject to Sections 507(6), (7)" … "THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER "Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700" CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE - MARCH 2, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of North Vancouver allows short-term rentals only in your principal residence (where you live at least 183 days per 12-month licensing period), plus one other rental unit on the same property, such as an authorized secondary suite or coach house. You need a City business licence under the [Business Licence Bylaw](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf) before you list or rent, and you must also register with the Province's short-term rental registry and renew each year. Without registration, listings are removed and new bookings blocked.

## Steps

1. Pick the type: Accessory Boarding – Short Term (rooms), Residential Rental – Short Term (whole home), or Bed and Breakfast.
2. Complete the matching application form and send it to licence@cnv.org or City Hall, and pay the $52.07 application fee.
3. The City reviews your eligibility and the Zoning Bylaw. If you qualify, it invoices the annual fee.
4. Register with the Province and keep your registration current.
5. The City inspects within 90 days of issuing the licence.

## Good to know

- Not allowed: unauthorized suites, non-market rental housing, or premises with a child care facility. Tenants and strata owners need written authorization.
- Rules include a 24/7 contact for complaints, a 5-lb ABC fire extinguisher in the kitchen, a posted evacuation plan and interconnected smoke alarms.
- Boarding: at most two boarders and no cooking facilities. Bed and breakfast: at most 2 bedrooms (3 for some heritage-inventory dwellings) and 1 parking space per bedroom. The City sets no guest limit for a whole-home rental.
- Operating without a licence: a $400 ticket ($350 if paid early, $500 if paid late). Breaking licence conditions: $450.
- The City's web page lists older amounts ($250, $550 and $19.46 per room) in one place; the bylaw amounts above apply. Confirm with Business Licences.

## What you'll need

- Proof you live there at least 183 days in the 12-month licensing period
- Written authorization from the owner if you are a tenant, or from the strata corporation if you are in a strata
- Written consent from the neighbouring owner if you live in a stratified duplex
- A record of booking dates, length of stay and group size, kept for the City

## Official forms and pages

- [Short-Term Rentals](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences/Short-Term-Rentals)
- [STR Operator's Handbook (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Business-Licences/Short-Term-Rentals/STR-Operator's-Handbook-City-of-North-Vancouver-September-2024.pdf)
- [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf)

## Related questions

- [North Vancouver business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/business-licence.md)
- [North Vancouver secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/short-term-rental.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/short-term-rental.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/short-term-rental.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/short-term-rental.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/short-term-rental.md)
- [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Short-Term Rentals, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Business-Licences/Short-Term-Rentals) (read 2026-11-05)
- [STR Operator's Handbook (PDF, September 2024)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Business-Licences/Short-Term-Rentals/STR-Operator's-Handbook-City-of-North-Vancouver-September-2024.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8640-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule F](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (PDF), s. 507(9), (10)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/6700-1C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8675-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Short-term rental registration, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry) (read 2026-11-05)

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