# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Peachland --- title: "Peachland building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit in Peachland, and how do I apply?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.json" --- # Peachland building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit in Peachland, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Peachland you need a District building permit to construct, renovate, demolish or change the use of a building. Accessory buildings under 10 m² and fences are exempt. Apply through the District's online portal, or on paper at Municipal Hall. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** Fees follow Bylaw 2277. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The District's FAQ says issuance currently takes approximately 2 weeks. Applications are reviewed first come, first served, and incomplete or piecemeal submissions slow things down. This is a web page statement, not a bylaw guarantee. **Where:** - Online: Online application portal, https://www.peachland.ca/apply-online - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.) - Phone: Building Department, 250-767-3707 - Email: Building Department, building@peachland.ca ## Key facts - **Needed for:** A building permit is needed to construct, renovate, demolish or change the use of a building. Examples: new homes, additions, attached decks 0.6 m (2 ft) or higher or supporting a roof, secondary suites, accessory buildings over 10 m² (108 sq ft), swimming pools, retaining walls over 1.22 m (4 ft). - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: When do I need a building permit?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "Building permits are required if you plan to construct, renovate, demolish, or change the use of a building." … "An attached deck that is 0.6 meters (2 feet) or higher above grade, or supporting a roof" … "Constructing or demolishing an accessory structure greater than 10 square metres (108 square feet)" … "Building retaining walls over 1.22 meters (4.0 feet) in height" … "Constructing a self-contained accessory dwelling within a home (secondary suite)" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, s. 5.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - Official wording: "A permit is required if work regulated under this bylaw is to be undertaken." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Not needed for:** No building permit for: accessory buildings under 10 m² (107.64 sq ft); decks or patios less than 2 ft above ground; fences (except pool fences and retaining walls); trellises, arbours and retaining walls under 1.22 m (4 ft) on single-family residential parcels; landscaping. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, s. 3.4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area of less than ten (10) square metres (107.64 ft2)" … "Decks or patios which are less than two (2) feet from the ground" … "a fence, except as set out in Part 11 [Retaining Walls] of this bylaw" … "a trellis, an arbour, a wall supporting soil that is less than 1.22 metres (4.0 ft.) in height" - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: Does every project require a building permit?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "Installing fencing (except for around swimming pools)." … "Minor renovations like painting, decorating, or installing new flooring" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to apply:** Apply through the District's online application portal. Paper copies may still be submitted in person, with a digital PDF copy (USB or email) when possible. - Source: [Application Forms, Building Department, Application Forms page](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/application-forms) - Official wording: "Use the Online Portal to submit your building permit application." - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: Do I need to submit digital documents?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "You may still submit paper copies in person" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What to submit:** Title certificate dated within 30 days (plus easements/covenants), legal description, septic approval if no sewer, truss details if applicable, Home Protection Act forms, site plans, and drawings (floor plans, cross sections, construction details, elevations) as PDFs. - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: What do I need to obtain a building permit?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "A Title Certificate dated within 30 days plus any relevant easement, covenant, or right-of-way documents identified" … "Septic Approval - If City sewer connections are not available." … "Home Protection Act Requirements" … "Foundation and Floor Plans" … "Typical Cross sections and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Processing time:** The District's FAQ says it currently takes approximately 2 weeks for issuance; applications are reviewed first come, first served, and incomplete or piecemeal submissions slow things down. - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: How long does it take to obtain permits?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "Currently it takes approximately 2 weeks for issuance." … "Building permit applications are reviewed on a first come first serve basis." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Inspections:** Request inspections in writing (the District has an online inspection request form). For simple buildings the owner must give at least 48 hours' notice when requesting an inspection. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, ss. 10.28-10.29](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - Official wording: "must give at least 48 hours' notice to the District when requesting an inspection" … "has requested the inspection in writing in accordance with this bylaw" - Source: [Application Forms, Building Department, Application Forms page](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/application-forms) - Official wording: "Complete this online form to request an inspection." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Contact:** Building Department, Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue: building@peachland.ca, 250-767-3707. Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. - Source: [Contact Us, Contact Us: Planning and Development](https://www.peachland.ca/contact-us) - Official wording: "Email: building@peachland.ca Phone: 250-767-3707" - Source: [Building Department, Building Department page](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department) - Official wording: "Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Ave, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, excluding statutory holidays." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, s. 1.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - Official wording: "Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The District of Peachland's Building Department reviews applications under [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf). A permit is needed to construct, renovate, demolish or change the use of a building. Examples are new homes, additions, secondary suites, swimming pools, attached decks 0.6 m (2 ft) or higher or supporting a roof, accessory buildings over 10 m² (108 sq ft), and retaining walls over 1.22 m (4 ft). The FAQ lists more triggers, such as plumbing and heating changes, solar panels, load-bearing walls and hot tubs deeper than 60 cm. No building permit is needed for accessory buildings under 10 m² (107.64 sq ft), decks or patios less than 2 ft above ground, fences (except pool fences and retaining walls), trellises, arbours and retaining walls under 1.22 m on single-family residential parcels, or landscaping. Not needing a building permit does not remove zoning or other permit requirements. ## Steps 1. Check zoning and whether your property is in a development permit area. Other permits may apply, such as driveway, water or sewer, earthworks and tree cutting. 2. Gather a title certificate dated within 30 days (plus easements and covenants), the legal description, a septic approval if there is no sewer, truss details if applicable, Home Protection Act forms, site plans, and drawings (floor plans, cross sections, construction details, elevations) as PDFs. The portal shows which forms are mandatory for your application type. 3. Apply through the [online application portal](https://www.peachland.ca/apply-online). Paper copies may still be submitted in person, with a digital PDF copy (USB or email) when possible. 4. Pay the fees (see building-permit-fees) and wait for the permit. 5. Request inspections in writing, using the District's online inspection request form. For simple buildings the owner must give at least 48 hours' notice. ## Good to know - An architect is required when the footprint exceeds 600 sq m, the building is over 3 storeys, or it is for assembly use. - The District's web page says permits are needed for accessory structures greater than 10 m², while the bylaw exempts those under 10 m². Ask the Building Department if yours is close to that size. - Contact the Building Department at 250-767-3707 or building@peachland.ca. The Building Department page lists the main reception number 250-767-2647. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Department, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department) - [Application Forms, Building Department, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/application-forms) - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) ## Related questions - [Peachland building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit-fees.md) - [Peachland permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Peachland fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules.md) - [Peachland secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md) - [Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/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) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/building-permit.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/building-permit.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/building-permit.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/building-permit.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Department, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department) (read 2026-11-06) - [Application Forms, Building Department, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/application-forms) (read 2026-11-06) - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) (read 2026-11-06) - [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Contact Us, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Peachland fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Peachland, and how high can it be?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules.json" --- # Peachland fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Peachland, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In Peachland a fence does not need a building permit, except around a swimming pool, but zoning height rules apply. In residential zones the limit is 1.22 m (4 ft) in the front and exterior side yard and 2.0 m (6.6 ft) in the rear and interior side yards. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** No permit fee for a fence. A retaining wall over 1.22 m (4 ft) needs a building permit. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.) - Phone: Planning and Development Services, 250-767-3707 - Email: Planning, planning@peachland.ca ## Key facts - **Permit:** No building permit for a fence, except fences around swimming pools and retaining walls (a retaining wall over 1.22 m (4 ft) needs a permit). The zoning fence rules still apply. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, s. 3.4(a)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - Official wording: "a fence, except as set out in Part 11 [Retaining Walls] of this bylaw" - Source: [Planning FAQs, Planning FAQ: Do I need a permit for a fence](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/planning-faqs) - Official wording: "A permit is not necessary, but you must comply with the Fencing section" - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: Does every project require a building permit?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "Installing fencing (except for around swimming pools)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Height, front yard:** Residential zones: 1.22 m (4.0 ft) in the front yard and exterior side yard. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.14.2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Front and exterior side:" … "1.22 m (4.0 ft)" … "Residential Zone" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Height, side and rear yards:** Residential zones: 2.0 m (6.6 ft) in the rear and interior side yards. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.14.2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Rear and interior side:" … "2.0 m (6.6 ft)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** In residential zones, a fence at a street-intersection corner may not be more than 1.0 m (3.3 ft) above the centre of the intersecting streets unless at least 80% of it is open, and then no higher than 1.8 m (6.0 ft). The sight-triangle rule also applies: within 6.0 m of the corner nothing may block the view. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.14.4 and s. 5.25.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "is more than 1.0 m (3.3 ft) above the established elevation of the centre point of" … "at least 80% of the total area of the fence is open, and in no case shall the height exceed 1.8 m (6.0 ft)" … "within 6.0 m (19.6 ft) of the point of intersection" … "place or grow any tree, shrub, plant, fence or other structure within the sight triangle" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other rules:** Height is measured from the top of the fence to grade. Barbed wire or electric fencing only in agricultural zones on lots of at least 0.4 ha; razor wire prohibited everywhere. A fence on a retaining wall: 1.22 m max. Park-boundary fences: 1.22 m max. Pool fences follow the Building Bylaw. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, ss. 5.14.1, 5.14.3, 5.14.5-5.14.7; 5.28.4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Fence height is measured from the highest part of the fence to the point directly below where" … "The use of barbed wire or electrified fencing is limited to agricultural zones where the lot is at" … "least 0.4 ha (1.0 ac) in area." … "The use of barbed tape obstacle or razor wire as fencing material is prohibited in all zones." … "the height of the fence shall be no greater than 1.22 m (4.0 ft)." … "Fencing around swimming pools shall be in accordance with the current District of Peachland" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 5.14 (Fencing); swimming pool fences under Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.14](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "5.14 FENCING" … "ZONING BYLAW NUMBER 2400, 2023" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Fence rules are in s. 5.14 of the [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400). No building permit is needed for a fence, except fences around swimming pools (which follow the [Building Bylaw No. 2273](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf)) and retaining walls. A retaining wall over 1.22 m (4 ft) needs a permit. The zoning rules still apply. In residential zones: - Front yard and exterior side yard: 1.22 m (4.0 ft). - Rear yard and interior side yards: 2.0 m (6.6 ft). - Height is measured from the top of the fence to grade. - A fence on a retaining wall: 1.22 m maximum. Fences on park boundaries: 1.22 m maximum. - At a street-intersection corner, a fence may not be more than 1.0 m (3.3 ft) above the centre of the intersecting streets unless at least 80% of it is open, and then no higher than 1.8 m (6.0 ft). Within 6.0 m of the corner nothing may block the view (s. 5.25.1). Agriculture, commercial and industrial zones allow 2.5 m (8.2 ft), and open mesh or chain link up to 3.0 m (9.8 ft). Other zones allow 2.0 m unless a comprehensive development zone says otherwise. ## Steps 1. Find your zone (see zoning-lookup) and measure your yard type. 2. Keep the fence within the height limit and clear of the corner sight triangle. 3. If the fence is a pool fence or a retaining wall over 1.22 m, apply for a building permit. ## Good to know - Barbed wire or electric fencing is allowed only in agricultural zones on lots of at least 0.4 ha. Razor wire is prohibited everywhere. Metal pickets may not extend above the top rail to form a sharp edge. - A fence over the maximum height is a $100 bylaw notice ($90 if paid early, $110 if late). Barbed or razor wire is $250 ($225 early, $275 late), under [Bylaw 2275](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw). - The Planning FAQ cites an older section number for fencing. Contact Planning and Development Services at 250-767-3707 to confirm. ## Official forms and pages - [Planning FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/planning-faqs) - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) ## Related questions - [Peachland building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.md) - [Peachland permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup.md) - [Peachland tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/tree-removal.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/fence-rules.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/fence-rules.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/fence-rules.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fence-rules.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/fence-rules.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) (read 2026-11-06) - [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) (read 2026-11-06) - [Planning FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/planning-faqs) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [Contact Us, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Peachland permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Peachland permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland an accessory building under 10 m² (107.64 sq ft) does not need a building permit; larger ones do. An attached deck 0.6 m (2 ft) or higher above grade, or supporting a roof, needs one. Zoning setbacks and size limits still apply. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer (1.2% of construction value plus a surcharge, $100 minimum). **How long:** The District's FAQ says issuance currently takes approximately 2 weeks. **Where:** - Online: Online application portal, https://www.peachland.ca/apply-online - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.) - Phone: Building Department, 250-767-3707 - Email: Building Department, building@peachland.ca ## Key facts - **Sheds:** Under 10 m² (107.64 sq ft): no building permit. Larger accessory buildings need one. Zoning setbacks and size limits still apply. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, s. 3.4(b)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area of less than ten (10) square metres (107.64 ft2)" - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: Accessory Buildings and Structures](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "Constructing or demolishing an accessory structure greater than 10 square metres (108 square feet)" … "Accessory structures (i.e. garden shed) less than 10 square meters (108 square feet)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Decks:** An attached deck 0.6 m (2 ft) or higher above grade, or supporting a roof, needs a building permit. Decks or patios less than 2 ft above ground do not. - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: Exterior Renovations & Additions](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "An attached deck that is 0.6 meters (2 feet) or higher above grade, or supporting a roof" … "Constructing decks less than 2 feet above ground" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, s. 3.4(g)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - Official wording: "Decks or patios which are less than two (2) feet from the ground" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Garages and carports:** No separate rule. The general rule applies: an accessory building over 10 m² (108 sq ft) needs a building permit, and converting a garage to living space is a change of use needing a permit. The fee schedule lists garages and carports as building types. - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: Accessory Buildings and Structures](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "Constructing or demolishing an accessory structure greater than 10 square metres (108 square feet)" … "A change of use (i.e. converting a garage into a living space)" - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, Table 1, item 3](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "Carport, Excluding Carports Below a Storey" … "Garage, Excluding Garages Below a Storey" - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, Table 1, item 3](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - Official wording: "Carport, Excluding Carports Below a Storey" … "Garage, Excluding Garages Below a Storey" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Zoning limits:** R1 zone (example): accessory buildings up to 70 m² each, 5.0 m high; two per lot, 75 m² total (100 m² on lots over 1.0 ha). Setbacks: front 6.0 m, exterior side 4.5 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m. Lot coverage 40% (55% with driveways and parking). Other zones differ. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, R1 zone, s. 7.5.9, .10, .13, .16](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "The maximum size of an accessory building (other than a garden suite)" … "is 70 m2 (754 ft2)." … "75 m2 (807 ft2) where the lot area does not exceed 1.0 ha (2.5 ac)" … "100 m2 (1,076 ft2) where the lot area exceeds 1.0 ha (2.5 ac)" … "Accessory buildings and structures, except a garden suite:" … "Accessory buildings and structures 5.0 m (16.4 ft)" … "The maximum lot coverage for a parcel with one single detached" … "dwelling, including a secondary suite, is 40% and together with parking" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.8.9](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "all buildings must be affixed to permanent foundations" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (s. 3.4) and Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (s. 5.8 and zone sections) - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, s. 1.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - Official wording: "Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.8](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "ACCESSORY USE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN ALL ZONES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) (s. 3.4) and the [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) decide this. - **Shed or other accessory building:** under 10 m² (107.64 sq ft), no building permit. Larger accessory buildings need one. - **Deck:** an attached deck 0.6 m (2 ft) or higher above grade, or supporting a roof, needs a building permit. Decks or patios less than 2 ft above ground do not. - **Garage or carport:** there is no separate rule. The general rule applies: an accessory building over 10 m² (108 sq ft) needs a permit, and converting a garage to living space is a change of use that needs one. No text read says whether a carport or attached garage needs a permit as such, so ask. Zoning applies even when no permit is needed. In the R1 zone, for example, accessory buildings can be up to 70 m² each and 5.0 m high, two per lot, 75 m² in total (100 m² on lots over 1.0 ha). Setbacks are 6.0 m front, 4.5 m exterior side, 1.5 m rear and 1.5 m interior side. Lot coverage is 40% (55% with driveways and parking). Garage doors facing a street must be set back at least 6.0 m. Attached accessory buildings must meet the principal building rules. Other zones differ. ## Steps 1. Check your zone and setbacks (see zoning-lookup). 2. If the building is over 10 m² or the deck is 0.6 m or higher, apply for a building permit through the online portal (see building-permit). 3. Book inspections in writing once work starts. ## Good to know - The bylaw exempts buildings under 10 m²; the District's web page says permits are needed for structures greater than 10 m². Exactly 10 m² is not addressed, so confirm with the Building Department at 250-767-3707. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) ## Related questions - [Peachland building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.md) - [Peachland building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit-fees.md) - [Peachland fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules.md) - [Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/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) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) (read 2026-11-06) - [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) (read 2026-11-06) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Contact Us, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-06) - [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Peachland building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit-fees.json" --- # Peachland building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland the building permit fee is 1.2% of the construction value plus a surcharge, with a $100 minimum. A $150 application fee and a $100 or $500 application deposit also apply. Fees follow Bylaw 2277, Schedule 1. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** 1.2% of construction value plus a surcharge ($50 under $10,000, $100 from $10,000 to $22,000, $200 over $22,000), $10 per plumbing fixture, $100 minimum; plus a $150 application fee and a $100 or $500 deposit. **How long:** Not stated as a time. The application fee and deposit are paid when you apply, and the permit fee before the permit is issued. **Where:** - Online: Online application portal, https://www.peachland.ca/apply-online - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.) - Phone: Building Department, 250-767-3707 - Email: Building Department, building@peachland.ca ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** $100 minimum building permit fee (Schedule 1, item 3). A separate $150 application fee and a $100 or $500 application deposit also apply. - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, item 3](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "Building Permit Fees (minimum $100)" … "Notwithstanding 2 (a) through (f), the minimum building permit fee is:" - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 1, 3 and 10](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - Official wording: "Notwithstanding 2 (a) through (f), the minimum building permit fee is:" … "Building Permit Application $150" … "Building Permit Application Deposit (credited towards fees for issuance of building permit):" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How the fee is worked out:** 1.2% of the construction value of the project plus a surcharge: $50 under $10,000, $100 from $10,000 to $22,000, $200 over $22,000. Plus $10 per plumbing fixture. Value for houses, duplexes, additions and accessory buildings is the greater of the Table 1 figure or the applicant's quote. - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, item 2(a), (b) and item 11(a)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "1.2% of actual construction" … "value of project + surcharge" … "where the construction value is less than $10,000" … "$50 surcharge" … "$100 surcharge" … "$200 surcharge" … "$10 per fixture count" … "quoted by applicant," … "whichever is greater" - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 2 and 11](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - Official wording: "1.2% of actual construction" … "value of project + surcharge" … "where the construction value is less than $10,000" … "$10 per fixture count" … "quoted by applicant," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Application or plan review fee:** Bylaw: $150 building permit application fee, plus an application deposit of $100 (project under $200,000) or $500 (over $200,000) that is credited toward the permit fee. The District FAQ says $200 minimum; the bylaw governs. (Sources differ: The FAQ page says the minimum application fee is $200 (inclusive of surcharge) and the deposit is $100 or $500, which differs from the $150 in the bylaw schedule. The bylaw is followed here.) - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, items 1 and 10](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "Building Permit Application $150" … "Building Permit Application Deposit (credited towards fees for issuance of building permit):" … "(a) Project value < $200,000" … "(b) Project value > $200,000" - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: How much does a building permit cost?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "The minimum application fee is $200 (inclusive of surcharge rate)." … "The application deposit fee is credited toward the building permit fee when issued." - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 1 and 10](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - Official wording: "Building Permit Application $150" … "Building Permit Application Deposit (credited towards fees for issuance of building permit):" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other fees:** Refundable damage deposit $500 to $2,000 by construction value (demolition: $1,000). Re-inspection $100 first, $150 each after. Permit fee doubles if work starts before the permit. Time extension $150. - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, items 1, 4, 8, 17](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "Refundable damage deposit (required):" … "(i) $0 – $30,000 $500" … "Demolition permit damage deposit" … "$1,000" … "Re-inspection" … "First = $100" … "All additional = $150" … "Total permit fee doubles" … "Time extension (maximum one extension)" - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 1, 4, 8 and 17](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - Official wording: "Time extension (maximum one extension)" … "Refundable damage deposit (required):" … "Demolition permit damage deposit" … "First = $100" … "All additional = $150" … "Total permit fee doubles" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to pay:** Fees can be paid by cash, cheque, debit or e-transfer; credit cards are not accepted. The application fee and deposit are paid when applying; the permit fee before the permit is issued. - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: How much does a building permit cost?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "Fees can be paid by cash, cheque, debit, or e-transfer. Credit cards are not accepted." … "In addition to the application fee, an application deposit fee" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, s. 10.7](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) - Official wording: "Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to the District" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, Schedule 1 (Building Permit Fees), consolidated through Bylaw 2456 (adopted April 28, 2026); fees are payable under Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020. - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Title and Schedule 1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020" … "SCHEDULE 1 – BUILDING PERMIT FEES" … "Bylaw No. 2445 Adopted August 26, 2025" - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Title and Schedule 1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 1 – BUILDING PERMIT FEES" … "Bylaw No. 2456 Adopted April 28, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Building permit fees are set in Schedule 1 of the [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated), as amended through Bylaw 2456. They are payable under the [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf). - **Permit fee:** 1.2% of the construction value of the project plus a surcharge of $50 (under $10,000), $100 ($10,000 to $22,000) or $200 (over $22,000). Plus $10 per plumbing fixture. The minimum building permit fee is $100. - **Construction value:** for houses, duplexes, additions and accessory buildings, the greater of the bylaw's Table 1 figure or the applicant's quote. Table 1 sets values such as $175 to $260 per sq ft for houses, $45 per sq ft for garages and accessory buildings, and $40 per sq ft for sundecks and carports. - **Application fee:** $150, plus an application deposit of $100 (project under $200,000) or $500 (over $200,000) that is credited toward the permit fee. - **Damage deposit:** refundable, $500 to $2,000 by construction value (demolition: $1,000). - **Other:** re-inspection $100 the first time and $150 each after; time extension $150; transfer of a permit to a new owner $100; alternative solution application $200 each; secondary or garden suite registration $125 (voluntary) or $250 (through bylaw enforcement). ## Steps 1. Ask the Building Department for the construction value it will use for your project. 2. Pay the application fee and deposit when you apply. 3. Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued. ## Good to know - The permit fee doubles if work starts before the permit is issued. - Pay by cash, cheque, debit or e-transfer. Credit cards are not accepted. - The District's FAQ says the minimum application fee is $200; the bylaw schedule says $150. The bylaw governs here, but confirm the amount with the Building Department. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) ## Related questions - [Peachland building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.md) - [Peachland permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Peachland secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/building-permit-fees.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/building-permit-fees.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/building-permit-fees.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit-fees.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/building-permit-fees.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) (read 2026-11-06) - [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Building Department, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department) (read 2026-11-06) - [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned in Peachland, and what I can build on it?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned in Peachland, and what I can build on it? **Short answer:** In Peachland, use the District's GIS map to see a property's zoning, development permit areas, lot size and OCP designation. The rules are in Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, consolidated to July 20, 2026. The map is not exact for property lines. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** Free to look up. **How long:** Immediate online. Planning staff can answer questions by phone or email. **Where:** - Online: Peachland maps (GIS), https://www.peachland.ca/maps - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.) - Phone: Planning and Development Services, 250-767-3707 - Email: Planning, planning@peachland.ca ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** Use the Peachland GIS map: select a property to see its zoning, development permit areas, lot size and OCP designation. The GIS is not exact for property lines. The zoning map is also Schedule B of the Zoning Bylaw. - Source: [Planning FAQs, Planning FAQ: Property Information](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/planning-faqs) - Official wording: "The Peachland GIS has an abundance of information about properties in the District." … "When you select a property you will have access to zoning," - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw page](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/land-use-planning/zoning-bylaw) - Official wording: "All properties within Peachland are assigned a zone designation." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 1.2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Schedule B (Zoning Bylaw map)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated to July 20, 2026 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, Cover](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Consolidated: July 20, 2026" … "ZONING BYLAW NUMBER 2400, 2023" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw page](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/land-use-planning/zoning-bylaw) - Official wording: "A new Zoning Bylaw was approved by Council and is effective September 1st, 2023." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What the zone controls:** Permitted uses, sizes and height of buildings, lot coverage, building setbacks, parking requirements, and more. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw page](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/land-use-planning/zoning-bylaw) - Official wording: "permitted uses, sizes and height of buildings, lot coverage, building setbacks, parking requirements, and more." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Contact:** Planning and Development Services: planning@peachland.ca, 250-767-3707 (Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue). - Source: [Contact Us, Contact Us: Planning and Development](https://www.peachland.ca/contact-us) - Official wording: "Email: planning@peachland.ca Phone: 250-767-3707" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 1.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works A property's zone sets what you can do on it. In Peachland, the [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400), consolidated to July 20, 2026, controls permitted uses, sizes and height of buildings, lot coverage, building setbacks, parking requirements and more. The definitions at the front of the bylaw explain the key terms. ## Steps 1. Open the [Peachland GIS map](https://www.peachland.ca/maps) and select your property. It shows zoning, development permit areas, lot size and OCP designation. The GIS is not exact for property lines. The zoning map is also Schedule B of the Zoning Bylaw. 2. Open the [Zoning Bylaw page](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/land-use-planning/zoning-bylaw) and find your zone's section in the bylaw. 3. Check the general regulations too (fences, accessory buildings, parking, suites, home businesses). 4. Ask Planning and Development Services if anything is unclear: planning@peachland.ca or 250-767-3707, at Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue. ## Good to know - If the property is in a development permit area, a development permit may be needed before building or cutting trees. - Zoning is separate from building permits. See building-permit. ## Zones 31 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (consolidated July 20, 2026)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning/index.json Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/land-use-planning/zoning-bylaw) - [Planning FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/planning-faqs) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - [Maps, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/maps) ## Related questions - [Peachland building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.md) - [Peachland fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules.md) - [Peachland secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md) - [Peachland permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/zoning-lookup.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/zoning-lookup.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/zoning-lookup.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning-lookup.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/zoning-lookup.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/land-use-planning/zoning-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [Planning FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/planning-faqs) (read 2026-11-06) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) (read 2026-11-06) - [Maps, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/maps) (read 2026-11-06) - [Contact Us, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Peachland secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a garden suite in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.json" --- # Peachland secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a garden suite in Peachland? **Short answer:** Yes. Peachland allows one secondary suite inside a house, and one detached garden suite, per principal dwelling in the A1, A2, RR1, RR2, R1 and RM2 zones. You need a building permit and must register the suite ($125, then a $56 annual licence). **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** $125 suite registration, then a $56 annual suite licence, plus building permit fees. **How long:** Not stated. Building permits currently take approximately 2 weeks, per the District's FAQ. **Where:** - Online: Online application portal, https://www.peachland.ca/apply-online - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.) - Phone: Building Department, 250-767-3707 - Email: Building Department, building@peachland.ca ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use in the A1, A2, RR1, RR2, R1 and RM2 zones (and some comprehensive development zones), inside a single detached dwelling or one half of a duplex. A maximum of one secondary suite per principal dwelling unit. - Source: [Suites, Suites page](https://www.peachland.ca/suites) - Official wording: "Secondary Suites and Garden Suites for residential use are now permitted in a most residential zones within the District of Peachland." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, R1 zone s. 7.5.2.3; s. 5.39.4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Secondary Suite (only within single detached or duplex dwellings)" … "A maximum of one secondary suite is permitted within each principal dwelling unit" … "Secondary Suite (only in single detached or duplex dwellings)" … "one accessory dwelling unit, either a secondary suite or a" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes, a garden suite (detached accessory building) is allowed in the A1, A2, RR1, RR2, R1 and RM2 zones and some comprehensive zones. One per principal dwelling. Needs municipal water and sewer unless the lot is 1.0 ha or more with an approved septic system. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, R1 zone s. 7.5.2.4; s. 5.35.1, 5.35.9](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Garden Suite (only on a lot with single detached or duplex)" … "Only one (1) garden suite per principal dwelling unit is permitted on any lot." … "Garden suites shall only be permitted on lots connected to the municipal water and sanitary" … "sewer system unless the lot is 1.0 ha (2.47 ac) or greater in area" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Limits:** Secondary suite: 33 m² (355 sq ft) to 110 m² (1,184 sq ft) or 40% of the home's habitable floor space, whichever is less. Garden suite: 33 to 110 m². R1 lots: 4 dwelling units in total with municipal water and sewer, 2 without. No owner occupancy required. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.39.3-5.39.4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "A secondary suite shall have a minimum floor area of 33 m2 (355 ft2) and a maximum floor" … "area of 110 m2 (1184 ft2) or 40% of the habitable floor space of the principal dwelling in which" … "the secondary dwelling is located, whichever is less." … "A garden suite shall have a minimum floor area of 33 m2 (355 ft2) and a" … "and sewer is four (4) dwelling units inclusive of secondary dwelling" … "water and sewer is a total of two dwellings which may be comprised of" - Source: [Secondary Suite and Garden Suite Policy DEV-188, DEV-188 s. 7](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/dev-188-secondary-suite-and-garden-suite-policypdf) - Official wording: "The District of Peachland does not require that owners occupy the principal dwelling or suite." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Parking:** One extra off-street parking space for the suite, in addition to the spaces required for the principal dwelling (the same for a garden suite). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.39.6; s. 5.35.10](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "In addition to the off-street parking spaces required for the principal dwelling unit, one off-" … "street parking space is required for the secondary suite." … "street parking space is required for a garden suite." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permits:** A building permit is required (registration of a new suite goes through the building permit process). Register the suite: $125 registration, then a $56 annual suite licence. A driveway permit may also be needed. - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: Garden & Secondary Suites](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "Constructing a self-contained accessory dwelling within a home (secondary suite)" - Source: [Suites, How to Register](https://www.peachland.ca/suites) - Official wording: "Fill out and submit the Suite Registration Application Form and pay the $125 fee" … "Submit a Building Permit Application and pay the required fees (variable based on project)" … "Maintain an Annual Suite Licence of $56 payable at time of registration and then renew by the end of each calendar year" … "Pay an additional 40% of base rate for water and/or sewer on the quarterly utility invoice" - Source: [Secondary Suite and Garden Suite Policy DEV-188, DEV-188 s. 4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/dev-188-secondary-suite-and-garden-suite-policypdf) - Official wording: "Registration of a new suite must be done through the Building Permit process." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (s. 5.39 secondary suites, s. 5.35 garden suites); Secondary Suite and Garden Suite Policy DEV-188; Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020; Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020 (s. 5.32) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, ss. 5.35, 5.39](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "5.39 SECONDARY SUITES (SECONDARY DWELLING WITHIN A PRINCIPAL DWELLING)" … "5.35 GARDEN SUITE (SECONDARY DWELLING WITHIN A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING)" - Source: [Secondary Suite and Garden Suite Policy DEV-188, Title](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/dev-188-secondary-suite-and-garden-suite-policypdf) - Official wording: "Secondary Suite and Garden Suite Policy" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, s. 5.32](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "Secondary Suite & Garden Suite" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) allows a **secondary suite** (s. 5.39) as an accessory use in the A1, A2, RR1, RR2, R1 and RM2 zones, and some comprehensive development zones. It must be inside a single detached dwelling or one half of a duplex. Only one is allowed per principal dwelling unit. A **garden suite** (s. 5.35) is a detached accessory building, allowed in the same zones, one per principal dwelling. It needs municipal water and sewer, unless the lot is 1.0 ha or more with an approved septic system. In the A1 zone a secondary suite and garden suite together are allowed only as the Agricultural Land Commission Act allows. Size and limits: - Secondary suite: 33 m² (355 sq ft) to 110 m² (1,184 sq ft) or 40% of the home's habitable floor space, whichever is less. - Garden suite: 33 to 110 m²; at least 3.0 m from the rear lot line and from the principal dwelling. - R1 lots: 4 dwelling units in total with municipal water and sewer, 2 without. - Parking: one extra off-street space for each suite, in addition to the spaces for the principal dwelling. - Owner occupancy is not required (policy [DEV-188](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/dev-188-secondary-suite-and-garden-suite-policypdf)). ## Steps 1. Check your zone and, if you are on septic, whether a garden suite is possible. 2. Apply for a building permit. Registration of a new suite goes through the building permit process. A development permit may be needed in a development permit area, and a driveway permit may be too. 3. Register the suite ($125) and pay the $56 annual suite licence. ## Good to know - Suites built before January 1, 2017 with an electrical permit can register as existing suites. - Suites must be registered to be legal. - Short-term rental of a suite is prohibited unless authorized under a valid Bed and Breakfast licence. Garden suites cannot be used as short-term rentals. See short-term-rental. - Only a Type I home-based business is allowed in a suite. - The District's web pages cite older zoning section numbers (5.42, 5.38); the current bylaw uses 5.39 and 5.35. ## Official forms and pages - [Suites, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/suites) - [Secondary Suite and Garden Suite Policy DEV-188 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/dev-188-secondary-suite-and-garden-suite-policypdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) ## Related questions - [Peachland building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.md) - [Peachland building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit-fees.md) - [Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup.md) - [Peachland short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/short-term-rental.md) - [Peachland home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/secondary-suite.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/secondary-suite.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/secondary-suite.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/secondary-suite.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/secondary-suite.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Suites, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/suites) (read 2026-11-06) - [Secondary Suite and Garden Suite Policy DEV-188 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/dev-188-secondary-suite-and-garden-suite-policypdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) (read 2026-11-06) - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) (read 2026-11-06) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: Peachland tree removal rules and permits question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/tree-removal/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/tree-removal.json" --- # Peachland tree removal rules and permits **Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland the Tree Protection Bylaw covers trees on public and private land. Protected trees include any over 75 cm DBH, arbutus and Garry oak over 20 cm, and heritage trees. Cutting them needs a Tree Cutting Permit ($0 to apply, $50 on issue). Many exemptions exist. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** $0 to apply; $50 when the permit is issued. The issuance fee can be waived when a FireSmart Assessment has been completed. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.) - Phone: Bylaw Services, 250-767-3710 - Email: Bylaw Services, bylaw@peachland.ca ## Key facts - **When a permit is needed:** The bylaw covers trees on District and private land. Section 5.4 bars damaging any tree unless exempt (Part 6, such as trees under 150 mm DBH) or done under a Tree Cutting Permit. Protected trees include any over 75 cm DBH, arbutus and Garry oak over 20 cm, heritage trees and trees in watercourse or foreshore areas. - Source: [Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023, Part 3 (Protected Tree), Part 4, s. 5.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2404-tree-protection-bylawsignedpdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw applies to trees which are:" … "Any tree with a DBH greater than 75 cm" … "Any tree of the following species with a DBH greater than 20 cm:" … "Any tree located within a Watercourse Protection Area or Foreshore Protection Area" … "a tree cutting permit under this bylaw for the purposes identified in this section" … "Unless exempt under Part 6 or proceeding in accordance with a valid tree cutting" - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: Do I need any other permits?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - Official wording: "Thinking of cutting down a tree on your property? Think again. You may need to obtain a Tree Cutting Permit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Exemptions:** Bylaw 2404 s. 6.1 exempts dead, diseased or damaged trees (with a professional's letter), emergency hazard removals, fruit and invasive trees, trees under 150 mm (6 in.) DBH, trees within 1.5 m of a building for wildfire risk, and tree farms. The Planning FAQ says dead and hazard trees still need a permit; check with Bylaw Services. (Sources differ: Also not covered: trees cut by the Province or Canada on their land, Regional District operations, District parkland operations, and public utility land cut for safety or maintenance (s. 4.2).) - Source: [Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023, s. 6.1 and s. 4.2(b)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2404-tree-protection-bylawsignedpdf) - Official wording: "the pruning or removal of fruit trees;" … "the removal of invasive trees; and" … "the removal of trees with a DBH of less than 150 millimeters (six inches)." … "the removal or pruning of any tree within 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) of a building or structure to" … "the emergency removal of dangerous or hazardous trees or limbs by standard" … "ALR lands that are altered, damaged , cut or removed for the purpose of agricultural use" - Source: [Planning FAQs, Planning FAQ: Tree Removal](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/planning-faqs) - Official wording: "Dead and hazard trees will be permitted to come down, but a permit is still required." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee:** $0 to apply; $50 when the permit is issued. The issuance fee can be waived when a FireSmart Assessment has been completed. - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 5, items 1 and 2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "Application for tree cutting permit" … "Issuance of tree cutting permit" … "$50" … "may exempt an application from the Tree Cutting Permit issuance fee when a FireSmart Assessment has been completed." - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 5](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - Official wording: "Application for tree cutting permit" … "Issuance of tree cutting permit" … "may exempt an application from the Tree Cutting Permit issuance fee when a FireSmart Assessment has been completed." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Replacement trees:** Two replacement trees for each tree removed, or six for each protected tree, planted on the same parcel within one growing season (the Director may waive or change this). Minimum size 3.0 m (conifer) or 80 mm DBH (deciduous). None needed for fire hazard, dead, diseased or damaged trees. - Source: [Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023, ss. 9.1-9.4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2404-tree-protection-bylawsignedpdf) - Official wording: "replaced within one growing season at a ratio of two replacement trees for each tree" … "removed or at a ratio of six replacement trees for each protected tree removed" … "planted and maintained on the same parcel as the tree(s) removed." … "The minimum size of replacement trees shall be 3.0 metres (10 feet) in height for conifers and" … "has been identified as a fire hazard to property;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **City trees:** The Tree Protection Bylaw covers trees on land owned or held by the District, but not District parkland trees cut by the District in approved operations. Under the Parks Regulation Bylaw, no one may break, injure, dig or destroy trees lawfully planted on a boulevard or in a park. - Source: [Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023, s. 4.1(a), s. 4.2(d)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2404-tree-protection-bylawsignedpdf) - Official wording: "on lands owned or in the possession of the District; and" … "Parkland owned or held by the District of Peachland that are altered, damaged, cut, or" - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0, s. 21](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - Official wording: "No person shall break, injure, dig, or destroy any trees lawfully planted, or the sod grass of any" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice for cutting, removing or damaging a tree contrary to the bylaw: $250 ($225 if paid within 14 days, $275 if paid 28 days or more after receipt). Failing to replace trees: $100. Court fine up to $10,000 per offence, each tree a separate offence. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, Schedule A, Part 21](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Cut/remove/damage tree(s) within Tree" … "5.1 $250 $225 $275 N/A" … "Failure to replace tree(s) as required $100 $90 $110" - Source: [Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023, ss. 15.2, 15.4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2404-tree-protection-bylawsignedpdf) - Official wording: "penalty not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) and the costs of prosecution." … "a separate offence is committed in respect to each tree" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023 - Source: [Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023, s. 1.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2404-tree-protection-bylawsignedpdf) - Official wording: "Peachland "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023"" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2404-tree-protection-bylawsignedpdf) covers trees on District and private land. Section 5.4 bars damaging a tree unless it is exempt (Part 6) or the work is done under a Tree Cutting Permit. Protected trees include any over 75 cm DBH, arbutus and Garry oak over 20 cm, heritage trees, and trees in watercourse or foreshore areas. The bylaw exempts (s. 6.1): trees under 150 mm (6 in.) DBH, dead, diseased or damaged trees (with a professional's letter), emergency hazard removals, fruit and invasive trees, trees within 1.5 m of a building for wildfire risk, and tree farms. It does not cover trees cut by the Province or Canada on their land, Regional District operations, District parkland operations, or public utility land cut for safety or maintenance. Separate from the bylaw, check the Official Community Plan development permit areas (aquatic, hillside over 20% slope, terrestrial, wildfire). The building permit FAQ says a development permit may be needed. ## Steps 1. Check whether the tree is protected or exempt. 2. Contact Bylaw Services at 250-767-3710 or bylaw@peachland.ca to apply for a Tree Cutting Permit. 3. Check whether your property is in a development permit area (see zoning-lookup). 4. Replace the tree(s) as the permit requires: two replacement trees for each tree removed, or six for each protected tree, planted on the same parcel within one growing season (the Director may waive or change this). Minimum size is 3.0 m (conifer) or 80 mm DBH (deciduous). None are needed for fire hazard, dead, diseased or damaged trees. Do not plant within 1.5 m of a building. ## Good to know - The Planning FAQ says dead and hazard trees still need a permit, while the bylaw exempts them. Confirm with Bylaw Services before cutting. - A bylaw notice for cutting, removing or damaging a tree contrary to the bylaw is $250 ($225 if paid within 14 days, $275 if paid 28 days or more after receipt). Failing to replace trees is $100. The court fine is up to $10,000 per offence, and each tree is a separate offence. - Active bird nests are protected under provincial and federal law. - Under the Parks Regulation Bylaw, no one may break, injure, dig or destroy trees lawfully planted on a boulevard or in a park. ## Official forms and pages - [Planning FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/planning-faqs) - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) - [Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2404-tree-protection-bylawsignedpdf) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) ## Related questions - [Peachland fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules.md) - [Peachland building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.md) - [Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/tree-removal.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/tree-removal.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/tree-removal.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/tree-removal.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/tree-removal.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/tree-removal.md) ## Sources - [Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2404-tree-protection-bylawsignedpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Planning FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/planning-development/planning-faqs) (read 2026-11-06) - [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) (read 2026-11-06) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [Contact Us, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-06) - [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/tree-removal/_ --- --- title: "Peachland garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in Peachland, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/garbage-collection.json" --- # Peachland garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in Peachland, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** In Peachland, garbage is collected every week and yard waste every other week from March to December, with recycling every other week alternating with yard waste. E360S collects; garbage and yard waste are managed by the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) and recycling by Recycle BC. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** A 240 L garbage cart is +$72 a year. First cart change is free, then $25 each. Extra bags need a Tag-a-Bag tag ($2.50). The solid waste utility charge in the 2009 bylaw is $196.45 a year per home, but the current rate was not found. **How long:** Garbage weekly. Carts out by 7 a.m. on collection day. **Where:** - Online: RDCO pick-up schedule and maps, https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/pick-up-schedule-and-maps/ (Collection calendar and Recycle Coach app) - Phone: Missed collection or damaged cart (E360S), 250-868-3211 (info-bc@e360s.ca) - Email: Cart Change-Out Request Form, finance@peachland.ca (Or hand it in at Municipal Hall) ## Key facts - **How often:** Garbage every week. Yard waste every other week, March to December. Recycling every other week, alternating with yard waste. Collection is by E360S; garbage and yard waste are managed by the RDCO and recycling by Recycle BC. No organics collection is mentioned. - Source: [Pick-up Schedule and Maps, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Garbage and yard waste](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/pick-up-schedule-and-maps/) - Official wording: "Garbage is collected every week." … "Yard waste is collected every other week, from March to December only." - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Solid Waste Management in the Region](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling) - Official wording: "Curbside collection of garbage and yard waste is provided by E360S." … "Curbside recycling collection is managed by Recycle BC and their collection provider is E360S." - Source: [Curbside Collection, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Garbage and yard waste; Recycling](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/curbside-collection/) - Official wording: "Garbage is collected every week." … "Recycling is collected every other week, alternating with yard waste collection." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Finding your day:** Use the RDCO collection calendar (a 2026 curbside calendar PDF) or the Recycle Coach app, which can send collection reminders. - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Solid Waste Management in the Region](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling) - Official wording: "You can also set up collection reminders by downloading the Recycle Coach app." - Source: [Pick-up Schedule and Maps, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Garbage and yard waste](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/pick-up-schedule-and-maps/) - Official wording: "Use the calendar to determine your collection day and schedule." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Carts:** Standard: 120 L garbage cart, 240 L recycling cart plus a grey and a pink box, 240 L yard waste cart. A 240 L garbage cart is +$72 a year. First cart change is free, then $25 each. Fill in the Cart Change-Out Request Form (finance@peachland.ca or Municipal Hall). Damaged or missing carts: E360S 250-868-3211. - Source: [Utilities, Cart Program](https://www.peachland.ca/services/utilities) - Official wording: "120L Garbage Cart" … "240L Yard Waste Cart" - Source: [Cart Change-Out Request Form, Garbage section](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/cart-change-out-request-form-1) - Official wording: "Upgrade from 120L to 240L. Additional $72 annual fee- pro-rated on utility bill" … "First cart change out is free, there is a $25 fee/per occurrence thereafter." - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Solid Waste Management](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling) - Official wording: "contact E360S at 250-868-3211 or info-bc@e360s.ca." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Setting carts out:** Carts out by 7 a.m. on collection day (the bylaw says accessible 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on that day only). Wheels away from the road, within 1 m of the lane or boulevard edge; the bylaw says 0.5 m between carts, RDCO says allow 1 m. In winter, not the night before. - Source: [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009, s. 2.2.3, 2.2.4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) - Official wording: "the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of collection only." … "placed within one metre and with wheels positioned away from the travelled" … "Carts must also be placed one half (0.5) meter from one another or another obstacle." - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Winter Placement of Collection Carts](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling) - Official wording: "Please have your carts out for collection by 7 a.m." - Source: [Curbside Collection, Regional District of Central Okanagan, How to set out carts and boxes](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/curbside-collection/) - Official wording: "Carts must be placed outside by 7 a.m. on collection day." … "Allow 1m (3 ft.) of space between carts and boxes and any other obstacles." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Limits and extra garbage:** One 120 L or 240 L garbage cart per week; lid must close. Up to 2 extra bags a week with a Tag-a-Bag tag ($2.50), bag no more than 95 L and 23 kg. Cart weight limit 50 kg (120 L) or 100 kg (240 L). (Sources differ: Fees and Charges Bylaw 1979 (last amended 2018) lists the Tag a Bag garbage tag at $2.00 per tag; Bylaw 1899 Schedule B and the District page say $2.50. Value follows Bylaw 1899 and the page.) - Source: [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009, Schedule B s. 1, 3.1; s. 1.2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) - Official wording: "One (1) 120 litre Garbage Cart or one (1) 240 litre Garbage Cart of Garbage per" … "a maximum of two (2) additional Garbage" … "$2.50 per tag, for a Tag-a-Bag Tag." … "than 95 litres, and must not weigh more than 23 kg when full, used for the collection of" … "120 litres 50 kQ" … "240 litres 100 kg" - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Tag - a - Bag](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling) - Official wording: "Residents can put out 2 extra bags each week. $2.50/tag" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee:** Annual solid waste utility charge billed on the quarterly utility bill. Bylaw 1899 Schedule B (2009) sets $196.45 a year per home, plus $72 a year for a 240 L garbage cart. This 2009 amount may be out of date; the current rate was not found. - Source: [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009, Schedule B s. 3.0](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) - Official wording: "A utility fee of $196.45 for the current year will be charged for each individual" … "An additional $72.00 per year Large Cart Fee will be charged for each" - Source: [Utilities, Utility Billing](https://www.peachland.ca/services/utilities) - Official wording: "Utility Bills are issued quarterly and include: water, sewer, and solid waste." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No.1899, 2009 - Source: [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009, s. 1.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) - Official wording: "Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No.1899, 2009" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Curbside collection is by E360S under the [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw 1899](). Use the RDCO collection calendar or the Recycle Coach app (which can send reminders) to find your day. No organics (food scraps) collection is mentioned on the official pages. ## Steps 1. Standard carts are a 120 L garbage cart, a 240 L recycling cart plus a grey and a pink box, and a 240 L yard waste cart. 2. Put carts out by 7 a.m. on collection day. The bylaw says they must be accessible from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on that day only. 3. Face the wheels away from the road, within 1 m of the lane or boulevard edge. The bylaw says 0.5 m between carts; the RDCO says allow 1 m. 4. In winter, do not put carts out the night before. 5. To change a cart, fill in the Cart Change-Out Request Form and send it to finance@peachland.ca or Municipal Hall. For damaged or missing carts call E360S at 250-868-3211. ## Good to know - Limit: one 120 L or 240 L garbage cart per week, with the lid closed. Up to 2 extra bags a week with a Tag-a-Bag tag ($2.50), each bag no more than 95 L and 23 kg. The cart weight limit is 50 kg (120 L) or 100 kg (240 L). - Another District bylaw lists a lower Tag-a-Bag price; Bylaw 1899 and the District page say $2.50, so confirm. - Garbage is billed as an annual solid waste utility charge on the quarterly utility bill. The 2009 bylaw sets $196.45 a year per home, which may be out of date. Ask the District for the current rate. ## Official forms and pages - [Garbage and Recycling, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling) - [Cart Change-Out Request Form (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/cart-change-out-request-form-1) ## Related questions - [Peachland yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/yard-waste.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/garbage-collection.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/garbage-collection.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/garbage-collection.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/garbage-collection.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/garbage-collection.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Garbage and Recycling, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-06) - [Pick-up Schedule and Maps, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/pick-up-schedule-and-maps/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Curbside Collection, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/curbside-collection/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Utilities, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/services/utilities) (read 2026-11-06) - [Cart Change-Out Request Form (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/cart-change-out-request-form-1) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Peachland yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Central Okanagan sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/yard-waste.json" --- # Peachland yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland, yard waste goes in a 240 L yard waste cart collected every second week from March 1 to December 31, put out by 7 a.m. Extra yard waste can go to the Asquith Road Transfer Station in West Kelowna or the Glenmore Landfill in Kelowna (fees apply). **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Okanagan, https://www.rdco.com) **Cost:** Curbside yard waste comes with the garbage utility charge and one 240 L cart. Cart upgrade to 360 L +$10 a year; 2nd or 3rd 360 L cart +$30 a year plus a one-time $55 fee. Asquith Road drop-off: $1 per bag; $5 per load up to 4' x 8' x 2'; $15 larger; $20 tandem trailer. **How long:** Collection every second week. Asquith Road is open Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. **Where:** - Online: Asquith Road Transfer Station (RDCO page), https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/disposal-locations/asquith-road-transfer-station/ (2640 Asquith Road, West Kelowna) - Phone: RDCO Solid Waste, 250-469-6250 - Phone: Missed collection (E360S), 250-868-3211 ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** Yes, in a 240 L yard waste cart every second week, March 1 to December 31 (RDCO; Bylaw 1899 of 2009 says March to the end of November). Put the cart out by 7 a.m. on collection day. (Sources differ: Bylaw 1899 (2009) says March to end of November; the District's yard waste page and the RDCO page say March to December. Value follows the bylaw, but the later pages may reflect a changed service.) - Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) - Official wording: "All residents on municipal curbside garbage collection will receive yard waste pick up every two weeks from March through December." … "wheel it to the curb by 7:00 am on your regular collection day." - Source: [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009, s. 2.2.13](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) - Official wording: "From the beginning of March to the end of November on designated collection" - Source: [Pick-up Schedule and Maps, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Garbage and yard waste](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/pick-up-schedule-and-maps/) - Official wording: "Yard waste is collected every other week, from March to December only." - Source: [Yard Waste, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Yard waste](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/yard-waste/) - Official wording: "Yard waste is collected every other week from March 1 to December 31." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to set it out:** Put yard waste loose in the cart, with the lid closed; no plastic bags or other containers, and no bagging or bundling with string, ties or tape. Branches and prunings up to 5 cm (2 inches) thick and under 1 m (3 ft) long. - Source: [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009, s. 2.2.12](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) - Official wording: "All Yard Waste is to be placed loosely in the Yard Waste Cart, and bagging or" - Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) - Official wording: "branches and pruning's up to 5 centimeters (2 inches) in diameter and less than one metre (3 feet) in length" … "Please do not put plastic bags or other containers into this cart." … "Be sure all materials fit within the cart with the lid closed." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Drop-off:** Asquith Road Transfer Station, 2640 Asquith Road, West Kelowna: Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (gate closes 3:50 p.m.). Or Glenmore Landfill, John Hindle Drive, Kelowna, daily 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fees apply. Peachland has no landfill. (Sources differ: The District's garbage page lists the same West Kelowna site as 'Asquith Road Transfer Station, 2640 Asquith Road' open 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday to Monday, which differs from the yard waste page (2460 Asquith Road, 7:00 a.m.). Value follows the yard waste page; confirm address and hours with RDCO (250-469-6250).) - Source: [Yard Waste, Excess Yard Waste](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) - Official wording: "Yard waste can be hauled directly to the Westside Residential Waste and Recycling Centre:" … "2460 Asquith Road, West Kelowna." … "7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays, fees apply." … "Open daily, 7:30 am - 4:45 pm" - Source: [Garbage and Recycling, Disposal Sites](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling) - Official wording: "The District of Peachland does not have a landfill site." - Source: [Asquith Road Transfer Station, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Location; Hours](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/disposal-locations/asquith-road-transfer-station/) - Official wording: "2640 Asquith Road, West Kelowna BC" … "Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (gate closes at 3:50 p.m.)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Cost:** Curbside yard waste comes with the garbage utility charge and one 240 L cart. Cart upgrade to 360 L +$10 a year; 2nd or 3rd 360 L cart +$30 a year plus a one-time $55 fee. Drop-off at Asquith Road: $1 per bag, $5 per load up to 4' x 8' x 2', $15 larger, $20 tandem trailer. - Source: [Cart Change-Out Request Form, Yard waste section](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/cart-change-out-request-form-1) - Official wording: "Upgrade from 240L to 360L. Additional $10 annual fee - pro-rated on utility bill." … "Additional $30 annual fee - pro-rated on utility bill + one time $55 fee (by invoice)" … "First cart change out is free, there is a $25 fee/per occurrence thereafter." - Source: [Yard Waste, Excess Yard Waste](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) - Official wording: "2460 Asquith Road, West Kelowna. 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays, fees apply. (The gate is closed at 3:50 pm)." - Source: [Asquith Road Transfer Station, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Rates](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/disposal-locations/asquith-road-transfer-station/) - Official wording: "- $1.00 per bag" … "- $5 per vehicle/trailer load, up to 4’ x 8’ x 2’" … "- $15 per vehicle/trailer load, over 4’ x 8’ x 2’" … "- $20 per tandem axel trailer" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Not accepted:** Not accepted in the cart: bags of any kind (plastic, paper, compostable), dirt, sod, rocks, tree stumps, kitchen or food waste, garbage, animal feces or cat litter, construction materials, landscape fabric, and large amounts of bark mulch. Branches over 5 cm thick or 1 m long are over size. - Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) - Official wording: "Please do not put plastic bags or other containers into this cart." … "Please note, yard waste is no longer allowed in the garbage." - Source: [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009, s. 3.1.11](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) - Official wording: "No person shall place Garbage in a Recyclables or Yard Waste Cart or a" - Source: [Yard Waste, Regional District of Central Okanagan, What stays out](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/yard-waste/) - Official wording: "No bags - plastic, paper or compostable" … "No dirt, sod, rocks or tree stumps" … "No kitchen/food waste" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No.1899, 2009 - Source: [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009, s. 1.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) - Official wording: "Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No.1899, 2009" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The RDCO manages curbside yard waste and E360S collects it, under the [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw 1899](). The yard waste cart is emptied every second week, March 1 to December 31 according to the District and RDCO pages. The 2009 bylaw says March to the end of November, so check the collection calendar. ## Steps 1. Put yard waste loose in the 240 L cart with the lid closed. No plastic bags or other containers, and no bundling with string, ties or tape. 2. Keep branches and prunings to 5 cm (2 inches) thick and under 1 m (3 ft) long. 3. Put the cart out by 7 a.m. on collection day. 4. For extra yard waste, go to the Asquith Road Transfer Station, 2640 Asquith Road, West Kelowna (Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; gate closes 3:50 p.m.), or Glenmore Landfill, John Hindle Drive, Kelowna (daily, 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.). Peachland has no landfill. ## Good to know - Not accepted in the cart: bags of any kind, dirt, sod, rocks, tree stumps, kitchen or food waste, garbage, animal feces or cat litter, construction materials, landscape fabric, and large amounts of bark mulch. - The District's garbage page gives the same West Kelowna site with different hours and a different street number than its yard waste page. Confirm with the RDCO at 250-469-6250. - Backyard composting is also suggested. ## Official forms and pages - [Yard Waste, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) - [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) - [Cart Change-Out Request Form (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/cart-change-out-request-form-1) ## Related questions - [Peachland garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/garbage-collection.md) - [Peachland backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/yard-waste.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/yard-waste.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/yard-waste.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/yard-waste.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/yard-waste.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Yard Waste, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) (read 2026-11-06) - [Yard Waste, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/yard-waste/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Asquith Road Transfer Station, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/disposal-locations/asquith-road-transfer-station/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Pick-up Schedule and Maps, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/pick-up-schedule-and-maps/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1899, 2009 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1899-solid-waste-management-regulationspdfpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Cart Change-Out Request Form (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/cart-change-out-request-form-1) (read 2026-11-06) - [Garbage and Recycling, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Regional District of Central Okanagan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: Peachland watering restrictions question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Water, sewer, roads and snow owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/water-restrictions/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/water-restrictions.json" --- # Peachland watering restrictions **Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Peachland? **Short answer:** Yes. Peachland regulates outdoor watering in four stages and says it is always at Stage 1 unless it announces otherwise. At Stage 1, even addresses water on even dates and odd addresses on odd dates. No sprinkling is allowed from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. all year. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $100 for using water contrary to the bylaw; wasting water $500. No permit fee found for new lawns. **How long:** New sod permit: 21 days. New seed: until growth is established or 49 days, whichever is less. **Where:** - Phone: Operations and Public Works, 250-767-2108 (operations@peachland.ca) - Online: Conserving Water (District page), https://www.peachland.ca/water/conserving-water - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **When restrictions apply:** Outdoor watering is regulated in four stages. The District says it is always at Stage 1 unless it announces otherwise. The Director of Operations sets Stages 1 and 2; Council sets Stages 3 and 4. The bylaw's no-sprinkling window applies all year. - Source: [Water Restrictions Brochure (2025), General Regulations](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/water-restrictions-brochure-2025pdf-0) - Official wording: "Unless otherwise announced, the District of Peachland is always at STAGE 1" - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), s. 4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1688-water-restrictions-consolidatedpdf) - Official wording: "The Director of Operations, or designate, shall determine the applicable stage of restriction up to and including Stage 2." - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A s. 1(d)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1688-water-restrictions-consolidatedpdf) - Official wording: "Sprinkling is not permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. during any day" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Sprinkling schedule:** Stage 1: even addresses on even dates, odd on odd dates. Stage 2: even Saturday and Tuesday, odd Sunday and Wednesday. Stage 3: even Saturday, odd Sunday. Stage 4: none. Automatic systems midnight to 6 a.m.; manual sprinklers 6 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m.; none 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sources differ: The District's Conserving Water page gives different hours for Stages 1 and 2 (manual sprinklers 6 to 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight; none 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The bylaw and the 2025 District brochure say 6 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m., none 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Value follows the bylaw. The bylaw text for Stage 2 manual sprinklers has a typo ('7:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.').) - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1688-water-restrictions-consolidatedpdf) - Official wording: "Even numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Even Calendar Days" … "Even numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Saturdays and" … "Odd numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Sundays and" … "between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. on the days permitted by the sprinkling" … "may only operate from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 7:00" - Source: [Conserving Water, Stage 1 Restrictions](https://www.peachland.ca/water/conserving-water) - Official wording: "Watering not permitted between 11 am and 6 pm" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Allowed at any time:** Hand watering with a shut-off hose or container, and drip irrigation, are allowed at any time except Stage 4. Farms, nurseries, orchards and vineyards are exempt in Stages 1 and 2, but Schedule C s.1.2 says they follow Stage 1 limits in Stages 2 and 3. New trees and shrubs: 24 hours. - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), Purpose; Schedule A s. 4; Schedule C](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1688-water-restrictions-consolidatedpdf) - Official wording: "The use of hand-held watering devices with shut-off valves" … "is restricted only during the most severe of supply" … "No person shall use water outdoors for any purpose." … "A person may water new trees and shrubs during installation and for the following 24 hours" … "During Stage 1 and Stage 2 water restrictions the provisions of Schedule “A” shall not apply" … "During Stage 2 and Stage 3 restrictions, persons who own, operate or carry out operations" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **New lawns:** Apply to the District Office for a permit to sprinkle a new lawn outside watering days but within the restricted hours. New sod: 21 days. New seed: until growth is established or 49 days, whichever is less. Permits are not issued or valid in Stage 3 or 4. - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1688-water-restrictions-consolidatedpdf) - Official wording: "may apply to the District Office for a permit" … "New sod may be sprinkled for 21 days after installation, and newly seeded lawn may be" … "Permits will not be issued or be valid during Stage 3 or Stage 4 restrictions." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt) for using water contrary to the bylaw or any stage; wasting water $500 ($450/$550). The District may also shut off water ($75 to turn off, $75 to turn on). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Part 23](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Use of water contrary to Bylaw $100 $90 $110 Yes" … "Wasting water $500 $450 $550 Yes" - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), s. 8](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1688-water-restrictions-consolidatedpdf) - Official wording: "shall be Seventy-Five Dollars ($75.00); and the charge for turning" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Water Use Restrictions Bylaw Number 1688, 2003 (see also Water Regulations Bylaw No. 1896) - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), s. 11](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1688-water-restrictions-consolidatedpdf) - Official wording: "Water Use Restrictions Bylaw Number 1688, 2003" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw 1688]() sets four stages. The Director of Operations sets Stages 1 and 2, and Council sets Stages 3 and 4. The bylaw's no-sprinkling window applies all year. To find the current stage, check the District's Conserving Water page or call Operations at 250-767-2108. ## Steps 1. Stage 1: even addresses on even dates, odd on odd dates. 2. Stage 2: even addresses Saturday and Tuesday, odd addresses Sunday and Wednesday. 3. Stage 3: even addresses Saturday, odd addresses Sunday. Stage 4: no outdoor watering. 4. Times: automatic systems midnight to 6 a.m.; manual sprinklers 6 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m.; none from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 5. For a new lawn, apply to the District Office for a permit to sprinkle outside watering days but within the restricted hours. Permits are not issued or valid in Stage 3 or 4. ## Good to know - Hand watering with a shut-off hose or container, and drip irrigation, are allowed at any time except Stage 4. The District's page says any time for Stages 1 to 3. - Farms, nurseries, orchards and vineyards are exempt in Stages 1 and 2; Schedule C says they follow Stage 1 limits in Stages 2 and 3. New trees and shrubs: 24 hours. - The District's Conserving Water page gives different hours (manual sprinklers 6 to 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight; none 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The bylaw and the 2025 brochure say the hours above. Confirm with the District. - Fines (bylaw notice, [Bylaw 2275]()): $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt) for breaking any stage; wasting water $500 ($450 early; $550 late). The District may also shut off water ($75 to turn off, $75 to turn on). ## Official forms and pages - [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1688-water-restrictions-consolidatedpdf) - [Water Restrictions Brochure (2025) (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/water-restrictions-brochure-2025pdf-0) - [Conserving Water, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/water/conserving-water) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) ## Related questions - [Peachland garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/garbage-collection.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/water-restrictions.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/water-restrictions.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/water-restrictions.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/water-restrictions.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/water-restrictions.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/water-restrictions.md) ## Sources - [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1688-water-restrictions-consolidatedpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Water Restrictions Brochure (2025) (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/water-restrictions-brochure-2025pdf-0) (read 2026-11-06) - [Conserving Water, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/water/conserving-water) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/water-restrictions/_ --- --- title: "Peachland dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence in Peachland, and what does it cost?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Central Okanagan sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence.json" --- # Peachland dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Peachland, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Peachland, dog licences are issued by the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), not the District. Every dog over three months old needs one. The fee is $40 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $80 for one that is not, with $20 off if paid by the end of February. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Okanagan, https://www.rdco.com) **Cost:** Spayed or neutered $40; not spayed or neutered $80; $20 off either if paid by the last day of February. Replacement tag $5. Guide and service dogs no charge. Hobby or service kennel permit $125. **How long:** Licences are for the calendar year and expire December 31. A dog licensed after September 30 is valid for the rest of that year and the next. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: RDCO Dog Control, 250-469-6284 (Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 1 to 2 p.m.; Sundays by appointment) - In person: RDCO office, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna (Phone 250-763-4918) - Online: Online licences (RDCO dog licences page), https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/ ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog over three months old that has lived in the Central Okanagan more than 30 days needs an RDCO licence and must wear its tag. - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, RDCO dog licences page](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "All dogs over three months old must have a licence and wear a tag." - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 10](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Every person who owns a dog and resides in the Regional District for more than 30 days shall obtain a license in accordance with this Bylaw." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Issued by:** The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), which runs dog control for Peachland. Licences can also be bought at Peachland Municipal Hall. - Source: [Dog Ownership & Licensing](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) - Official wording: "The Regional District of Central Okanagan provides dog control services to Peachland" … "You can pay at the Peachland Municipal Office at 5806 Beach Avenue, online, or at the RDCO Office" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $40 a year for a spayed or neutered dog (proof from a vet required). The bylaw takes $20 off if paid by the last day of February. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B (a), (c)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "For each spayed or neutered dog $40.00" … "License fees for (a) and (b) are discounted by $20.00 if paid by the" - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Fee categories](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Save $20 when you register/renew before March 1" … "To be eligible for the spay/neuter fee category, we require proof of spay/neuter." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $80 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. $20 less if paid by the last day of February. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B (b), (c)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "For each unspayed or unneutered dog $80.00" … "License fees for (a) and (b) are discounted by $20.00 if paid by the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other fees and discounts:** Early payment: $20 off if paid by the last day of February. Replacement tag $5. Guide and service dogs: no charge. Licence from another local government transfers free. Hobby or service kennel permit $125. Dog licensed after September 30 is valid for the rest of that year and the next. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B (f), (g), (i), (e)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "For each lost dog tag, a replacement fee will be charged of $5.00" … "Registered Guide/Service Dogs No Charge" … "A Kennel Operation Permit for a Hobby or Service Kennel $125.00" … "License fees for (a) and (b) are discounted by $20.00 if paid by the" - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Fee categories](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "A current licence from another local government can be transferred free of charge." … "Licences purchased for new dogs after September 30 are valid for the remainder of the year and the next calendar year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Renewal:** Licences are for the calendar year and expire December 31. The bylaw says to get or renew by the last day of February each year. - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, RDCO dog licences page](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Licences are good for a calendar year and expire December 31." - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 11, s. 17](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "annually on or before the last day of February in each year" … "will be for the calendar year in which the license" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to get one:** Online through the RDCO online services portal, at Peachland Municipal Hall (5806 Beach Avenue, 250-767-2647), or at the RDCO office (1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, 250-763-4918). - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Where to get a dog licence](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Register your dog(s) and pay through our online services portal." … "District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue 250-767-2647" - Source: [Dog Ownership & Licensing, Licensing your dog](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) - Official wording: "You can pay at the Peachland Municipal Office at 5806 Beach Avenue, online, or at the RDCO Office" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice: $300 ($150 early payment discount if paid within 14 days; $25 late payment surcharge). Municipal ticket: $300. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Ticketing information table (reference only)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "No dog license (adopted Dec. 2013) 10 & 11 300.00" - Source: [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A, Appendix 1 (Bylaw 1343); ss. 6(b),(c)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "No dog license 10 & 11 300.00 150.00 25.00 Y" … "If received by the Regional District within 14 days of the person receiving or being" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Regional District of Central Okanagan Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 2](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The RDCO runs dog licensing and control for Peachland under its [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw 1343](). Every dog over three months old that has lived in the Central Okanagan for more than 30 days needs a licence, and it must wear its tag. The fee is $40 a year for a spayed or neutered dog (a vet's proof is needed) and $80 for a dog that is not, with $20 off if paid by the last day of February. ## Steps 1. Apply online through the RDCO's online services portal (linked from the RDCO dog licences page), at Peachland Municipal Hall (5806 Beach Avenue, 250-767-2647), or at the RDCO office (1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, 250-763-4918). 2. For the spayed or neutered fee, bring proof from your vet. 3. Renew each year. The bylaw says to get or renew by the last day of February. 4. Put the tag on your dog. ## Good to know - A replacement tag is $5. Guide and service dogs pay nothing, and a licence from another local government transfers free. - The RDCO page shows the $40 fee under a "save $20" banner for registering before March 1. The bylaw reads as $40 less $20 if paid by the end of February. Confirm the exact amount with RDCO. - No licence: a bylaw notice ([Bylaw 1538]()) is $300, and a municipal ticket ([Bylaw 1537]()) is $300. The schedule's early payment discount column shows $150 and its late payment surcharge column shows $25. The RDCO table says it is for reference only, so confirm the amount. ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - [Dog Ownership & Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) - [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) - [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) ## Related questions - [Peachland dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets.md) - [Peachland rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/dog-licence.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dog-licence.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dog-licence.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-licence.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-licence.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Dog Ownership & Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) (read 2026-11-06) - [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Regional District of Central Okanagan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Peachland dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs be off leash in Peachland, and what are the leash rules?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # Peachland dog leash rules and off-leash areas **Question:** Where can dogs be off leash in Peachland, and what are the leash rules? **Short answer:** In Peachland, a dog off its owner's property must be on a secure leash held by the owner. Dogs can be off leash only in designated areas, such as the Sanderson Road off-leash dog park. Leash rules come from the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO); parks rules are the District's. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Fines: RDCO dog at large first offence $150; Peachland park or beach offence $50. See Good to know. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-767-3710 (bylaw@peachland.ca; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - Phone: RDCO Dog Control, 250-469-6284 (Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 1 to 2 p.m.; Sundays by appointment) ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** A dog off its owner's property must be on a secure leash held by the owner. In Peachland municipal parks dogs are allowed on leash except in banned areas. Off leash only in designated off-leash areas; at 'Dog Beach' signs a leashed dog may be off leash while actively swimming. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 25, s. 6 'At Large'](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Dogs must be kept on a" … "secure leash held by the Owner." … "private property other than the Owner’s property and not securely leashed" - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 17(b)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - Official wording: "Dogs are permitted on leash in municipal parks except in the following prohibited" - Source: [Dog Ownership & Licensing, Dogs on the Beach](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) - Official wording: "they can be off-leash if actively swimming/playing in the water" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Maximum leash length:** 2 metres or less, fixed length. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 6 'Leash'](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Leash means a leash with a fixed total length of 2 meters or less." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Off-leash areas:** Sanderson Road off-leash dog park, WA Lang/Pincushion Place Park, MacKinnon Park and the Doggie Beach (the 'T' boat launch beach near Princeton Rd/Hwy 97). Owner needs a leash, tag and voice control. RDCO has a map of dog-friendly parks. - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 17(c)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - Official wording: "Dogs are permitted off leash, in accordance with the Regional District Central Okanagan" … "WA Lang/Pincushion Place Park" - Source: [Dog Ownership & Licensing, Dogs on the Beach; Sanderson Road Off-Leash Dog Park](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) - Official wording: "There is a designated off-leash dog beach located near the Princeton Rd/Hwy 97 intersection, just past the boat launch." … "Sanderson Road off-leash dog park has 2 fully fenced areas for dogs to play." - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 28](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "The Owner maintains visual sight and verbal control of his or her dog at all times" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Places dogs are not allowed:** Not allowed even on leash: parks with playgrounds (e.g. Turner Park, Heritage Park), sports fields (e.g. Cousins Park), the cemetery, and designated swim areas. Knoblauch, Morrison and Chevallier parks: the bylaw lists them as banned, but the District says a 1-year pilot from 2025 allows leashed dogs there. (Sources differ: Park Regulation Bylaw 2089 (consolidated through a 2018 amendment) still lists Knoblauch, Morrison and Chevallier Parks as banned; the District's 2025 web page says a pilot allows leashed dogs there for one year. The pilot term may have ended; confirm with the District.) - Source: [Dog Ownership & Licensing, Prohibited Dog Areas; Dogs in Parks Pilot Project 2025](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) - Official wording: "Parks with playgrounds - including but not limited to Turner Park and Heritage Park." … "Sports fields - including but not limited to Cousins Park;" … "Dogs will be permitted on-leash in three additional parks as a pilot project." - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 17(b)(i)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - Official wording: "Parks with playgrounds" … "including but not limited to Heritage" … "Knoblauch Park, Morrison Park and Chevallier Park;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Cleaning up:** Pick up and dispose of your dog's waste in a sanitary manner immediately, on any public or other person's private property. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 30](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "unless the Owner immediately removes the excrement and disposes of it in a sanitary manner" - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 17(d)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - Official wording: "owners are required to immediately remove excrement and dispose of it in a sanitary manner" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** RDCO: dog at large or off leash $150 first offence, $200 second, $300 third and later (bylaw notice or municipal ticket); same scale for failing to leash in a park; dog in a prohibited area $100. Peachland: animal on a beach or in a park contrary to the Park Bylaw $50. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Ticketing information table (reference only)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Dog at large / Fail to Leash – 1st offence 25 150.00" … "Dog at large / Fail to Leash – 2nd offence 25 200.00" … "Dog in prohibited area 26 100.00" - Source: [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A, Appendix 1 (Bylaw 1343)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "Dog at large/Fail to leash – 25 150.00 25.00 25.00 Y" … "Dog in prohibited area 26 100.00 25.00 25.00 Y" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Regional District of Central Okanagan Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (leash and dog control); District of Peachland Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (parks and beaches) - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 2](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014" - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - Official wording: "Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Off the owner's property, a dog must be on a secure leash held by the owner. The leash must be 2 metres or less and a fixed length. This comes from the RDCO's [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw 1343](). In Peachland parks, dogs are allowed on leash except in banned areas, under the District's [Park Regulation Bylaw 2089](). ## Steps 1. Keep your dog on a leash everywhere except the places listed below. 2. For off leash, use a designated area: Sanderson Road off-leash dog park, WA Lang/Pincushion Place Park, MacKinnon Park, or the Doggie Beach (the "T" boat launch beach near Princeton Rd and Hwy 97). 3. Carry a leash and the tag, and keep voice control of your dog. 4. Pick up your dog's waste immediately and dispose of it properly. ## Good to know - At "Dog Beach" signs, a leashed dog may be off leash while actively swimming. - Not allowed even on leash: parks with playgrounds (such as Turner Park and Heritage Park), sports fields (such as Cousins Park), the cemetery and designated swim areas. - Knoblauch, Morrison and Chevallier parks are banned in the bylaw, but the District says a one-year pilot from 2025 allows leashed dogs there. The other source differs, so check with the District whether the pilot is still running. - RDCO fines for a dog at large or off leash are $150 first offence, $200 second and $300 third and later (bylaw notice, Bylaw 1538, or municipal ticket, Bylaw 1537). A dog in a prohibited area is $100. - Peachland's own park bylaw notice for an animal on a beach or in a park contrary to the bylaw is $50. Not picking up after an animal in a park is $150. ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Ownership & Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) - [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) ## Related questions - [Peachland dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence.md) - [Peachland rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dangerous-dogs.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Dog Ownership & Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: Peachland rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Central Okanagan sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Peachland rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland, an RDCO Animal Control Officer decides whether a dog is aggressive or dangerous under the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) dog bylaw. Owners must follow extra rules, and the licence costs more: $100 or $150 for an aggressive dog, $500 for a dangerous dog. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Okanagan, https://www.rdco.com) **Cost:** Aggressive dog licence $100 (spayed or neutered) or $150 (not). Dangerous dog licence $500. No early discount applies. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: RDCO Dog Control, 250-469-6284 (Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 1 to 2 p.m.; Sundays by appointment) - Phone: After hours: attacking dog or seriously injured stray, 604-815-6006 or 1-888-670-2417 ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** An RDCO Animal Control Officer decides. Dangerous: a dog that has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal. Aggressive: a dog that has attacked, bitten, injured or tried to attack or bite a person or domestic animal. Nuisance: at large or impounded 3 times, or 3 tickets, in 12 months, or menacing at a fence. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 6, s. 9](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Dangerous Dog means any dog that has seriously injured or killed a person or" … "Aggressive dog means any dog that has attacked, bitten, or caused injury or attempted" … "The Animal Control Officer may determine whether a dog is" … "Nuisance Dog means any dog that has been At Large or impounded three times in the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Rules for owners:** Aggressive dog outside the home: on a securely held leash, or in a fenced yard. Dangerous dog: leash plus muzzle tightly fastened, or a locked enclosure; warning signs at front and back of the property; microchip within 15 days of declaration. Neither may enter parks, sports fields, playgrounds, beaches or school grounds. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 37 to 41](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "No Owner shall allow a Dangerous Dog or an Aggressive Dog into any sports field," … "keep the Aggressive Dog controlled on a leash securely held; or" … "keep the Dangerous Dog controlled on a leash securely held and a muzzle tightly" … "shall post a sign visible to the public at the front and back of his or her property" … "be implanted within 15 days of Declaration" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Licence fee:** Aggressive dog licence: $100 (spayed or neutered) or $150 (not). Dangerous dog licence: $500. No early discount applies. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B (d)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Aggressive Dog $100 $150" … "Dangerous Dog $500 $500" … "(no early discounted rate applies)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to report:** Call RDCO Dog Control at 250-469-6284 (Mon to Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 1 to 2 p.m.; Sundays by appointment) or file an online service request. After hours, for an attacking dog or seriously injured stray: 604-815-6006 or 1-888-670-2417. (Sources differ: Peachland's page gives a different emergency number (250-979-0925) and an old 'cord.bc.ca' email; RDCO's own complaints page gives 604-815-6006 and 1-888-670-2417. Value follows RDCO.) - Source: [Dog Complaints, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Dog complaints](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-complaints/) - Official wording: "For general complaints, including dog attacks, dogs at large or off-leash dogs, please call Dog Control at 250-469-6284" … "Emergency (after-hours): 604-815-6006" - Source: [Dog Ownership & Licensing, How to Report a Problem Dog](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) - Official wording: "Call the Regional District Dog Control at 250.469.6284, 7 days a week between 9am - 5pm" - Source: [Dog Licences and Control, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Dog control box](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/) - Official wording: "Mon-Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed between 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.) By appointment only on Sundays." … "Emergency (after-hours): 604-815-6006" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Municipal ticket: aggressive dog $300; dangerous dog $1,000; fail to control or enclose a dangerous dog $1,000; dangerous dog in a prohibited area $1,000. Bylaw notice: aggressive dog in a prohibited area or not controlled $300; no warning sign or microchip $300. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Ticketing information table (reference only); s. 68](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Aggressive Dog 35 300.00" … "Dangerous Dog 36 1,000.00" … "Fail to control/enclose dangerous dog 39, 39.1, 1,000.00" … "Fail to post signage, or microchip – 40 & 41 300.00" … "not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and not more than Two Thousand" - Source: [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B, Appendix 1 (Bylaw 1343)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "Aggressive Dog 35 300.00" … "Dangerous Dog 36 1,000.00" … "Fail to control/enclose dangerous dog 39, 39.1, 39.2 1,000.00" … "Fail to post signage, or microchip – dangerous dog 40 & 41 300.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Regional District of Central Okanagan Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 2](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works An RDCO Animal Control Officer decides under [Bylaw 1343](). A dangerous dog has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal. An aggressive dog has attacked, bitten, injured or tried to attack or bite a person or domestic animal. A nuisance dog has been at large or impounded 3 times, or had 3 tickets, in 12 months, or is menacing at a fence. ## Steps 1. To report a dog, call RDCO Dog Control at 250-469-6284 (Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 1 to 2 p.m.; Sundays by appointment), or file an online service request on the RDCO site. 2. After hours, for an attacking dog or a seriously injured stray, call 604-815-6006 or 1-888-670-2417. 3. If your own dog is declared, follow the owner rules below. ## Good to know - Aggressive dog outside the home: on a securely held leash, or in a fenced yard. - Dangerous dog: leash plus a tightly fastened muzzle, or a locked enclosure. Warning signs go at the front and back of the property, and the dog must be microchipped within 15 days of the declaration. - Neither may enter parks, sports fields, playgrounds, beaches or school grounds. - Municipal ticket ([Bylaw 1537]()): aggressive dog $300; dangerous dog $1,000; failing to control or enclose a dangerous dog $1,000; dangerous dog in a prohibited area $1,000. - Bylaw notice (Bylaw 1538): aggressive dog in a prohibited area or not controlled $300; no warning sign or microchip $300. - Peachland's dog page lists a different emergency number. This answer follows the RDCO's own page, so confirm if unsure. ## Official forms and pages - [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - [Dog Complaints, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-complaints/) - [Dog Licences and Control, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/) - [Dog Ownership & Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) - [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) - [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) ## Related questions - [Peachland dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence.md) - [Peachland dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Dog Complaints, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-complaints/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Dog Licences and Control, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Dog Ownership & Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Regional District of Central Okanagan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Peachland question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in Peachland **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland, the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) bylaw allows no more than three dogs over three months old in a house or dwelling unit. None of the official texts we read limits cats. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** No cost to keep up to three dogs. A hobby kennel permit is $125. Fine for too many dogs: bylaw notice $100; municipal ticket $100. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-767-3710 (bylaw@peachland.ca; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - Phone: RDCO Dog Control, 250-469-6284 (Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 1 to 2 p.m.; Sundays by appointment) ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** No more than 3 dogs over 3 months old in a house or dwelling unit (RDCO bylaw, applies in Peachland). - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 14](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall keep, harbour, or have in possession more than 3 dogs over the age of" … "3 months in a House or Dwelling Unit within the Regional District, except as provided" - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, RDCO dog licences page](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Maximum of three dogs allowed per single family dwelling." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Cats allowed:** None set. The Regional District bylaw that applies in Peachland does not set a cat limit. - **Other animal limits:** Backyard poultry and farm animals are limited by the Zoning Bylaw (outside the ALR): on lots under 0.4 ha in residential zones, up to 6 chickens; per 0.4 ha otherwise, 2 livestock, 6 sheep or goats, 12 poultry (not roosters) and 20 rabbits. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 5.37.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Twelve (12) poultry, excluding roosters; and" … "For lots smaller than 0.4 ha (1.0 ac) and located in a residential zone, a maximum of" … "six (6) chickens are permitted, provided that the buildings and structures for the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Exceptions:** A hobby kennel permit (4 to 20 dogs, RDCO permit $125) allows more than 3 dogs where the zone permits a kennel. Registered guide dogs do not count toward the 3-dog limit. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 6, s. 15, s. 42](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Hobby Kennel means a house or property where 4 to 20 dogs over the age of 3" … "Any dog registered under the Guide Animal Act and resides with a person for whom the" … "dog provides care and assistance will not be considered in the 3-dog limit of section 14" - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Dog kennel licences](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Land use bylaws for each local government state whether or not a kennel is permitted and any other conditions that must be met." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $100 ($25 early payment discount if paid within 14 days; $25 late payment surcharge). Municipal ticket: $100. - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Ticketing information table (reference only)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Keep more than 3 dogs 14 100.00" - Source: [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A, Appendix 1 (Bylaw 1343)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "Keep more than 3 dogs 14 100.00 25.00 25.00 Y" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Regional District of Central Okanagan Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (dogs); District of Peachland Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (poultry and livestock) - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 2](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 1.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The RDCO's [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw 1343]() applies in Peachland. It allows no more than 3 dogs over 3 months old in a house or dwelling unit. Registered guide dogs do not count toward the limit. We found no official limit on the number of cats. ## Steps 1. Count your dogs over three months old. If you have three or fewer, you are within the limit. 2. For more than three, ask the RDCO about a hobby kennel permit ($125). It also depends on your zone permitting a kennel. 3. Licence each dog (see the dog licence answer). ## Good to know - Hobby kennel limits also depend on lot size: 4 dogs on 0.25 to 1 ha, 8 dogs on 1 to 4 ha, and 20 dogs over 4 ha. - Too many dogs: a bylaw notice ([Bylaw 1538]()) is $100, and a municipal ticket ([Bylaw 1537]()) is $100. The schedule shows a $25 early payment discount and a $25 late payment surcharge. The table is marked reference only, so confirm the amount. - Backyard poultry and farm animals are limited by the [Zoning Bylaw 2400](); see the backyard chickens answer. - The bylaw does not set a cat limit. Ask the RDCO (250-469-6284) or the District's Bylaw Enforcement (250-767-3710) if you are unsure. ## Official forms and pages - [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) - [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) ## Related questions - [Peachland dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence.md) - [Peachland dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Peachland backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/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) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/how-many-pets.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/how-many-pets.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/how-many-pets.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/how-many-pets.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/how-many-pets.md) - [Coldstream](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Services, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: Peachland backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Peachland backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland, you can keep up to 6 chickens on a residential lot smaller than 0.4 ha (1 acre), if the coop meets the accessory building rules. Larger lots outside the Agricultural Land Reserve allow 12 poultry per 0.4 ha. Bees are allowed in some rural and agricultural zones only. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** No permit or fee found in the Zoning Bylaw or the District's bylaw pages. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Municipal Hall (ask for planning), 250-767-2647 - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-767-3710 (bylaw@peachland.ca; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** Yes. On residential lots smaller than 0.4 ha (1 acre), up to 6 chickens, if the coop meets the accessory building rules. On larger lots outside the ALR, 12 poultry per 0.4 ha. (Sources differ: Applies to land outside the Agricultural Land Reserve. Zoning Bylaw 2400 consolidated July 20, 2026.) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 5.37.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "For lots smaller than 0.4 ha (1.0 ac) and located in a residential zone, a maximum of" … "six (6) chickens are permitted, provided that the buildings and structures for the" … "Twelve (12) poultry, excluding roosters; and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Most hens:** 6 chickens on lots under 0.4 ha (1 acre) in a residential zone. 12 poultry (not counting roosters) for every 0.4 ha on larger lots. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 5.37.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "six (6) chickens are permitted, provided that the buildings and structures for the" … "Twelve (12) poultry, excluding roosters; and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Roosters:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Coop rules:** Coops must meet the accessory building and structure rules. The bylaw also sets shelter setbacks of 30 m from the front and exterior side lot lines and 7.5 m from the rear and interior side lot lines. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 5.37.1.2, 5.37.2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "provided that the buildings and structures for the" … "Front yard is 30.0 m (100 ft)" … "Rear yard is 7.5 m (25 ft)" … "Interior side yard is 7.5 m (25 ft)" … "Exterior side yard is 30.0 m (100 ft)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permit or registration:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Bees:** Allowed in the A1, A2, RR1 and RR2 zones only. Outside the ALR the lot must be at least 0.4 ha (1 acre), with 2 hives per 0.4 ha up to 20. Hives go behind the house, with entrances facing away from neighbours and 7.5 m from lot lines unless raised 2.5 m or behind a 1.8 m fence or hedge. Register with the Province. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 5.31](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Apiculture or the keeping of bees and/or beehives in the A1, A2, RR1 and RR2 zones is" … "The minimum lot area for the use is 0.4 ha (1.0 ac)." … "Two beehives are permitted for every 0.4 ha (1.0 ac) of lot area to a maximum of 20" … "No hives shall be located within 7.5 m (24.6 ft) of a lot line unless located in" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other livestock:** Outside the ALR, for every 0.4 ha (1 acre): 2 livestock (cattle, horses and similar), 6 sheep or goats, 12 poultry (not roosters) and 20 rabbits. Shelters need 30 m front and exterior side and 7.5 m rear and interior side setbacks. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 5.37.1.1, 5.37.2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "For every 0.4 ha (1.0 ac) of land the following number of animals is permitted on a lot:" … "Two (2) livestock;" … "Six (6) sheep or goats;" … "Twenty (20) rabbits" … "Front yard is 30.0 m (100 ft)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (s. 5.37 keeping of animals, s. 5.31 apiculture) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 1.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Zoning Bylaw 2400]() (section 5.37) sets what animals you can keep. These rules apply to land outside the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). On a residential lot smaller than 0.4 ha (1 acre), up to 6 chickens are allowed, as long as the coop meets the accessory building and structure rules (section 5.8). ## Steps 1. Check your lot size and zone with Municipal Hall (250-767-2647). 2. Make sure your coop meets the accessory building rules. 3. Ask the District about the setbacks for shelters (see below) before you build. ## Good to know - Larger lots: for every 0.4 ha, 12 poultry (not counting roosters), 2 livestock (cattle, horses and similar), 6 sheep or goats, and 20 rabbits. - The bylaw sets shelter setbacks of 30 m from the front and exterior side lot lines and 7.5 m from the rear and interior side lot lines. It is unclear whether these apply to a 6-hen coop on a small lot, so ask the District. - Roosters: the bylaw does not say in plain words whether they are allowed or banned. Ask the District. - Bees are allowed in the A1, A2, RR1 and RR2 zones only. Outside the ALR the lot must be at least 0.4 ha, with 2 hives per 0.4 ha up to 20. Hives go behind the house with entrances facing away from neighbours, and 7.5 m from lot lines unless raised 2.5 m or behind a 1.8 m fence or hedge. Register with the Province. - We found no hen permit, licence or registration requirement. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) ## Related questions - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets.md) - [Peachland fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules.md) - [Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/backyard-chickens.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/backyard-chickens.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/backyard-chickens.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-chickens.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/backyard-chickens.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Services, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Peachland RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Peachland RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland, you cannot park on a street for more than 72 consecutive hours, and RVs, campers and trailers cannot be parked overnight on Beach Avenue. On a residential lot you can keep no more than 2 recreational vehicles, and living in an RV on a lot is not allowed. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $100 for most parking and storage offences; $250 for living in an RV or trailer on a lot. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-767-3710 (bylaw@peachland.ca; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **On the street:** No parking on a street for more than 72 consecutive hours, or on a sidewalk or boulevard. No overnight parking of RVs, campers, commercial vehicles or trailers on Beach Avenue (the bylaw notice schedule also mentions District parking lots). Boats and trailers may not be left overnight in parks, on beaches or on boulevards. - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 1856 (consolidated PDF), s. 4.01(i), (s), (y)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1856-traffic-regulation-consolidatedpdf) - Official wording: "on a sidewalk or boulevard; or" … "for consecutive periods longer than seventy-two (72) hours; or" … "overnight on Beach Avenue for vehicles described as recreational vehicles, campers," - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 22](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - Official wording: "No person shall park boat trailers, boats or any other equipment overnight on or within any park," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **On your property:** In any residential zone: no more than 2 recreational vehicles (the zoning bylaw counts boats, ATVs, snowmobiles and personal watercraft as RVs), 1 unlicensed trailer, 1 unlicensed vehicle, and no more than 5 vehicles stored outside in total. RVs over 12.2 m (40 ft) are not allowed. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 5.7.2, 5.7.3](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "More than 2 recreational vehicles; and" … "More than 1 unlicensed trailer;" … "the number of vehicles parked or stored outside shall not exceed five (5)." … "Recreational vehicles with a length greater than 12.2 m (40 ft); and" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 3 'Recreational Vehicle'](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "campers, park model recreational vehicles, tent trailers, personal watercraft, all-terrain vehicles," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Living in an RV:** On a lot: not allowed unless the zoning bylaw specifically permits it; using a tent, trailer, motor home or RV for any use is prohibited. In a park: camping or setting up a camper is banned. On a street: not addressed beyond the 72-hour and Beach Avenue overnight rules. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 5.7.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Except as specifically permitted in this bylaw, a use located partially or totally in a tent," … "trailer, motor home or recreational vehicle is prohibited." … "Except as specifically permitted in this bylaw, a use located partially or totally in a tent, trailer," … "motor home or recreational vehicle is prohibited." - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 5](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - Official wording: "No person shall set up or occupy any camper, trailer or other form of temporary shelter, on or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notices ($90 if paid within 14 days, $110 after 28): $100 for parking over 72 hours, overnight RV or trailer parking on Beach Avenue, or too many vehicles or RVs on a lot. Living in an RV or trailer on a lot $250; camping in a park $50; overnight boat trailer in a park $50. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Parts 13, 20, 24](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Parking longer than 72 consecutive hours $100 $90 $110 Yes" … "Parking Overnight on Beach Avenue or" … "5.7.2 (.1 - .4) $100 $90 $110 Yes" … "Overnight Parking boat Trailer $50 $45 $55 Yes" … "5.7.1 $250 $225 $275 No" … "5 Camping in Park $50 $45 $55 Yes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 1856 (street parking); Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (s. 5.7, vehicles on a lot); Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 1856 (consolidated PDF), Title](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1856-traffic-regulation-consolidatedpdf) - Official wording: "A Bylaw to Regulate Traffic within the Corporate Limits of the District of Peachland" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 1.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023”." - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - Official wording: "Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works On streets, the [Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1856]() bans parking for more than 72 consecutive hours and parking on a sidewalk or boulevard. It also bans overnight parking of RVs, campers, commercial vehicles or trailers on Beach Avenue. On your own lot, the [Zoning Bylaw 2400]() (section 5.7) sets the limits. ## Steps 1. For street parking, move the vehicle before 72 hours are up, and never leave an RV or trailer overnight on Beach Avenue. 2. On your lot in a residential zone, keep to no more than 2 recreational vehicles, 1 unlicensed trailer, 1 unlicensed vehicle, and 5 vehicles stored outside in total. 3. Ask Bylaw Enforcement (250-767-3710) if your zone or lot is unusual. ## Good to know - Boats, ATVs, snowmobiles and personal watercraft count as recreational vehicles in the zoning bylaw. RVs over 12.2 m (40 ft) are not allowed. - Boats and trailers may not be left overnight in parks, on beaches or on boulevards ([Park Regulation Bylaw 2089]()). Camping or setting up a camper in a park is banned. - Living in a tent, trailer, motor home or RV on a lot is not allowed unless the zoning bylaw permits it. - Bylaw notices ([Bylaw 2275]()), $90 if paid within 14 days and $110 after 28: $100 for parking over 72 hours, overnight RV or trailer parking on Beach Avenue, or too many vehicles or RVs on a lot. Living in an RV or trailer on a lot is $250. Camping in a park is $50, and an overnight boat trailer in a park is $50. - The ticket schedule also mentions District parking lots for the overnight rule; the bylaw text says Beach Avenue only. ## Official forms and pages - [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 1856 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1856-traffic-regulation-consolidatedpdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) ## Related questions - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) - [Peachland noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/noise-rules.md) - [Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Coldstream](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 1856 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-1856-traffic-regulation-consolidatedpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) (read 2026-11-06) - [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2089-2014-park-regulation-bylawpdf-0) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Services, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Peachland noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/noise-rules.json" --- # Peachland noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland, the Good Neighbour Bylaw covers noise. Excessive noise is not allowed at any time, and the District sets no fixed quiet hours that we found. Construction noise and power tools are allowed 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** A bylaw notice for noise is $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt). **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-767-3710 (bylaw@peachland.ca; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - Phone: Main reception, 250-767-2647 - Phone: West Kelowna RCMP non-emergency, 250-768-2880 ## Key facts - **General rule:** Citizens have the right not to be disturbed by excessive noise. Excessive noise includes shouting, singing, loud radio or TV, musical instruments or amplifiers, persistent animal sounds, or loud engine noise from vehicles or boats, at any time. - Source: [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), Noise (Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) - Official wording: "Citizens have the right not to be disturbed by excessive noise" … "Excessive noise includes: shouting, singing, loud radio, TV, musical" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Quiet hours:** Not confirmed. The Good Neighbour Bylaw is a scanned document that could not be read. - **Construction hours:** Construction noise and power tools: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and on holidays. - Source: [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), Noise](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) - Official wording: "7 am and 9 pm, Monday to Saturday" … "10 am and 6 pm, Sunday, and" … "10 am and 6 pm on Holidays" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other limits:** Exemptions and special event permits are in Part 4 of the Good Neighbour Bylaw. Launching a boat from your property without a muffling device, and running a public address system without a permit, are also offences. - Source: [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), Noise](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) - Official wording: "For exemptions and other information, including special event permits, please" … "refer to the Good Neighbour Bylaw Part 4." - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Part 9](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Use property to launch Boat without" … "Operating a Public Address System" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Enforcement, Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Ave, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: bylaw@peachland.ca or 250-767-3710 (main reception 250-767-2647). - Source: [Bylaw Services, Contact Us](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) - Official wording: "Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Ave, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, excluding statutory holidays." … "District of Peachland Main Reception: 250-767-2647" … "Email: bylaw@peachland.ca - Phone: 250-767-3710" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Who to call, after hours:** RCMP non-emergency line, 250-768-2880 (not 9-1-1). - Source: [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), Noise](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) - Official wording: "After normal business hours, RCMP may respond to noise complaints." … "Do not call 9-1-1, call the RCMP non-emergency line at 250-768-2880." - Source: [Bylaw Services, Emergency](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) - Official wording: "call the non-emergency RCMP line at 250-768-2880" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt) for noise that disturbs, noise outside permitted times, or construction noise that disturbs. No municipal ticket (MTI) bylaw was found. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Part 9 (ss. 4.1 to 4.5, 4.10)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Noise which Disturbs $100 $90 $110 Yes" … "Noise outside of Permitted times or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178, 2018 (Part 4, noise). The bylaw library also lists Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 1330. - Source: [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), Noise](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) - Official wording: "(Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178, 2018)" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Part 9](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Part 9 – Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Noise is covered by the Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178 (Part 4). The bylaw itself is a scanned document we could not read, so this answer rests on the District's [Good Neighbour Guide]() (updated 2018), which says it summarizes the bylaw, and on the [ticket schedule](). Excessive noise includes shouting, singing, loud radio or TV, musical instruments or amplifiers, persistent animal sounds, and loud engine noise from vehicles or boats, at any time. ## Steps 1. Fill in a "bylaw request for action" form with your name and contact details. Anonymous complaints generally get no action. 2. Drop it at Municipal Hall (5806 Beach Avenue) or send it to bylaw@peachland.ca. Bylaw Enforcement is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; call 250-767-3710. 3. Outside those hours, call the RCMP non-emergency line, 250-768-2880 (not 9-1-1). ## Good to know - No fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise were found, and no decibel limits. - Exemptions and special event permits are in Part 4 of the bylaw. Launching a boat from your property without a muffling device, and running a public address system without a permit, are also offences. - Barking dogs are handled by RDCO Dog Control (250-469-6284), not the District. - The library also lists Noise Abatement Bylaw 1330, but it is a scan we could not read and is not in the ticket schedule. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - [Bylaw Services, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) ## Related questions - [Peachland unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/unsightly-property.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) - [Peachland dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules.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) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/noise-rules.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/noise-rules.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/noise-rules.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/noise-rules.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/noise-rules.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Services, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) (read 2026-11-06) - [Dog Complaints, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-complaints/) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: Peachland unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/unsightly-property.json" --- # Peachland unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland, fill in a "bylaw request for action" form and drop it at Municipal Hall (5806 Beach Avenue) or email it to bylaw@peachland.ca. Include your name and contact details; anonymous complaints generally get no action. The Good Neighbour Bylaw covers property maintenance. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** No cost to report. A bylaw notice for unsightly premises is $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt). **How long:** Not stated on the District's pages. Officers first try voluntary compliance. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-767-3710 (bylaw@peachland.ca; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) ## Key facts - **What counts:** Owners must not let rubbish and debris accumulate on or around the property, keep more than one unlicensed vehicle on a parcel, let water stagnate (mosquito breeding), leave graffiti visible from a road or public place, or leave weeds and rubbish on the boulevard or lane in front of the property. - Source: [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), Property Maintenance (pp. 5 to 8)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) - Official wording: "Accumulation of rubbish and debris on or around a property is prohibited." … "No more than one unlicensed vehicle may be stored on a parcel of land" … "Owners must prevent water from accumulating on their property and becoming" … "Graffiti on private property must not be visible from, a roadway or public" … "Boulevards and laneways must be kept clear of weeds, garden waste," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to report:** Fill in a 'bylaw request for action' form and drop it at Municipal Hall (5806 Beach Ave) or email it to bylaw@peachland.ca. Include your name and contact details; anonymous complaints generally get no action. - Source: [Bylaw Services, How to Register a Complaint](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) - Official wording: "Complete a bylaw request for action form and drop it off at Municipal Hall, or email it to bylaw@peachland.ca." … "Anonymous complaints generally will not receive any action" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What happens next:** Complaints are acted on only if there is a clearly identified complainant directly affected. Officers first try voluntary compliance before enforcement; serious complaints get priority. - Source: [Bylaw Services, Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) - Official wording: "Reasonable attempts will be made to secure voluntary compliance prior to initiating any manner of enforcement action" … "Enforcement action will be entertained where there exists a clearly identified complainant who is directly affected by the alleged violation." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: unsightly premises $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt). Failure to remedy unsightly premises $100 ($90/$110). No municipal ticket bylaw was found. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Part 9 (ss. 5.6, 5.7)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Unsightly Premises $100 $90 $110 Yes" … "Failure to remedy Unsightly Premises $100 $90 $110 Yes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178, 2018 (Part 5, property maintenance) - Source: [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), Property Maintenance](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) - Official wording: "(Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178, 2018)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Property maintenance is Part 5 of the Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178. The bylaw itself is a scan we could not read, so this answer rests on the District's [Good Neighbour Guide]() (updated 2018) and the [ticket schedule](). Owners must not let rubbish and debris build up on or around the property, keep more than one unlicensed vehicle on a parcel, let water stagnate (mosquito breeding), leave graffiti visible from a road or public place, or leave weeds and rubbish on the boulevard or lane in front of the property. ## Steps 1. Fill in a "bylaw request for action" form. 2. Hand it in at Municipal Hall (5806 Beach Avenue) or email it to bylaw@peachland.ca, with your name and contact details. 3. An officer follows up. Call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-767-3710 if you need to check. ## Good to know - Complaints are acted on only if there is a clearly identified complainant who is directly affected. Serious complaints get priority. - Officers first try voluntary compliance before enforcement. - Failure to remedy unsightly premises is a separate $100 bylaw notice (also $90 or $110 depending on when paid). - Notice periods and cleanup at the owner's cost are in the bylaw, which we could not read. Ask Bylaw Enforcement. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) - [Bylaw Services, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) ## Related questions - [Peachland noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/noise-rules.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) - [Peachland fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/unsightly-property.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/unsightly-property.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/unsightly-property.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/unsightly-property.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/unsightly-property.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Services, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Peachland backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-fire.json" --- # Peachland backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland, a campfire needs a permit from Municipal Hall under Fire Bylaw 1718. Burn only 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., attended, with dry seasoned wood, and never during a fire ban. Burning yard waste is allowed only on land of 1 hectare or more, with a permit. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** Site inspection for an outdoor burning permit is $20. No fee for the campfire permit itself was found. **How long:** Not stated. Permits are issued in person at Municipal Hall. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Phone: Peachland Fire Department, 250-767-2841 - Phone: Outdoor Burning Hotline, 1-855-262-2876 (Call before burning) ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** A campfire permit from Municipal Hall is required (Fire Bylaw 1718 s.14.1). Burn only 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., attended, dry seasoned wood only, no dense smoke, never during a fire ban. Bylaw campfire limit 1 m across and high; District page says fire pit 0.5 m maximum, 4 m clear space. (Sources differ: Sources differ: the Good Neighbour Guide (2018 summary of Bylaw 2178) says campfires up to 1 m, more than 5 m from combustibles or the property line, with no mention of a permit; Fire Bylaw 1718 s. 14.1 and the District's Burning Regulations page require a campfire permit, and the page gives a 0.5 m fire pit with 4 m clear space. Good Neighbour Bylaw 2178 could not be read (scanned).) - Source: [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), Nuisance Smoke and Campfires (Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) - Official wording: "not exceeding one meter in diameter and one metre in height." … "Campfires must be must be situated more than 5 metres from any" … "Campfires may not be lit when the Air Quality Index is greater than 3, the" - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), s. 14.1(i)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "or a campfire between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m., a Permit is required." - Source: [Burning Regulations, Campfire Regulations](https://www.peachland.ca/burning-regulations) - Official wording: "Fire pit = 0.5 metres (50 centimetres) maximum" … "Clear space around circumference = 4 metres from structures, tall grasses, shrubs and trees" … "Once the campfire ban is in place then your permit is rescinded until the fall." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Burning yard waste:** Only on land of 1 hectare (2.5 acres) or more, with a permit, burning dry untreated wood from the same land; no leaves or other compostables, no burn barrels. Burn between 7:00 a.m. and sunset, at least 30 m from property lines and buildings, never in Fair or Poor air quality. The District page says the burning season runs October to April 30. - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), s. 8.3 to 8.6](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "No person shall cause or permit smoke from open burning except on land having an area of one" … "hectare or more and in accordance with this Bylaw." … "a minimum separation of 30 meters shall be maintained between the location of a" … "all burning shall be conducted and concluded between 7:00 a.m. and sunset of" … "fires are prohibited during Fair or Poor air quality conditions as defined by the" - Source: [Burning Regulations, Open Burning Season](https://www.peachland.ca/burning-regulations) - Official wording: "during the burning season which runs from runs from October to April 30th" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permit:** Yes. Open burning permit (lots of 1 ha or more) or campfire permit, issued in person at Municipal Hall Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Site inspection for an outdoor burning permit is $20. Fire Department: 250-767-2841. Before burning, call the Outdoor Burning Hotline 1-855-262-2876. - Source: [Burning Regulations, Permit Information](https://www.peachland.ca/burning-regulations) - Official wording: "are asked to stop by the office Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm and the permit will be issued." … "Before lighting any fire, eligible property owners with a valid permit MUST call the Toll-Free Outdoor Burning Hotline 1-855-262-2876 (BURN)." - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A, Permit Fees](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "Site Inspection for Outdoor Burning Permit $ 20.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fire bans:** All fires are subject to local fire restrictions and can be cancelled at any time. Once a campfire ban is in place, campfire permits are rescinded until the fall. Check burning conditions daily after about 8 a.m. on the RDCO site or call the Outdoor Burning Hotline 1-855-262-2876. - Source: [Burning Regulations, Campfire Regulations](https://www.peachland.ca/burning-regulations) - Official wording: "Once the campfire ban is in place then your permit is rescinded until the fall." - Source: [Open Burning, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Check current burning conditions](https://www.rdco.com/environment/open-burning/) - Official wording: "Current conditions are updated daily at approximately 8 a.m." - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), s. 8.6(viii)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "all fires are subject to local fire restrictions and are subject to cancellation at any" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Instead of burning:** Curbside yard waste cart every second week, March 1 to December 31. Extra yard waste can go to the Asquith Road Transfer Station, 2640 Asquith Road, West Kelowna, or the Glenmore Landfill (fees apply). Backyard composting is also suggested. - Source: [Yard Waste - (pickup months: March thru December) | District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) - Official wording: "All residents on municipal curbside garbage collection will receive yard waste pick up every two weeks from March through December." … "Yard waste can be hauled directly to the Westside Residential Waste and Recycling Centre:" … "Backyard composting" - Source: [Yard waste | Regional District of Central Okanagan, Yard waste; Extra yard waste?](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/yard-waste/) - Official wording: "Yard waste is collected every other week from March 1 to December 31." … "Haul extra yard waste to the Glenmore Landfill or the Asquith Road Transfer Station. Fees apply." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt) for burning without an open burning permit, burning outside permitted hours, or breaking campfire rules (hours, ban, unseasoned wood, unattended). Bylaw 1718 also lets the District charge a minimum $300 for a repeat burn without a permit. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Parts 7 and 9](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Fail to Obtain Permit for Open Burning" … "Open Burning Before 7:00 a.m. or After" … "Campfire Burning before 7:00 a.m. or After" … "Leaving a campfire or outdoor fireplace" - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A, Rates and Fees item 3](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "Burning Without a Fire" … "Minimum $300.00 per" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (a Bylaw to Establish the Regulations for Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control); campfires are also covered by Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178, Part 6 - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), Title](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "A Bylaw to Establish the Regulations for Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Part 7](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Burning is regulated by the [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw 1718]() and the District's [Burning Regulations page](). A campfire permit from Municipal Hall is required (s. 14.1). Burn only from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., attended, with dry seasoned wood only and no dense smoke. Open burning of yard waste needs a permit and is only for land of 1 hectare (2.5 acres) or more. ## Steps 1. Get a campfire permit or open burning permit in person at Municipal Hall, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fire department is at 250-767-2841. 2. Before you light, call the Outdoor Burning Hotline at 1-855-262-2876 or check conditions daily after about 8 a.m. on the RDCO site. 3. For open burning, burn between 7 a.m. and sunset, at least 30 m from property lines and buildings, using dry untreated wood from the same land. Do not burn in Fair or Poor air quality. ## Good to know - Campfire size differs between sources. The bylaw limit is 1 m across and high; the District page says a fire pit of 0.5 m maximum with 4 m clear space. Use the smaller figure or ask the District. - No leaves or other compostables, and no burn barrels or incinerators. - The District page says the burning season runs October to April 30. The bylaw does not state this. - All fires are subject to local fire restrictions and can be cancelled at any time. Once a campfire ban is in place, campfire permits are rescinded until the fall. - Fines: a bylaw notice is $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt) for burning without a permit, outside permitted hours, or breaking campfire rules. The bylaw also lets the District charge a minimum of $300 for a repeat burn without a permit. - Instead of burning, use the curbside yard waste cart (see the yard waste answer). ## Official forms and pages - [Burning Regulations, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/burning-regulations) - [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - [Open Burning, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/environment/open-burning/) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) ## Related questions - [Peachland fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fireworks.md) - [Peachland yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/yard-waste.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/backyard-fire.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/backyard-fire.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/backyard-fire.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-fire.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/backyard-fire.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Burning Regulations, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/burning-regulations) (read 2026-11-06) - [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Open Burning, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/environment/open-burning/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [Good Neighbour Guide (2018), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/good-neighbour-guide) (read 2026-11-06) - [Yard Waste - (pickup months: March thru December) | District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/services/garbage-recycling/yard-waste) (read 2026-11-06) - [Yard waste | Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/waste-and-recycling/yard-waste/) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: Peachland fireworks rules question: "Are fireworks allowed in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fireworks/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fireworks.json" --- # Peachland fireworks rules **Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland, you cannot set off fireworks without a permit from the Fire Chief. Permits are for a specific event or occasion and go to adults only. Selling or giving away fireworks is not allowed. The bylaw sets no fixed dates or hours. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** High hazard fireworks permit $20. No fee is listed for a low hazard permit. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Peachland Fire Department, 250-767-2841 - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Setting off fireworks:** Not allowed without a permit from the Fire Chief. Permits are for a specific event or occasion and go to adults only (individual or organization). No fixed dates or hours are set in the bylaw. - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), s. 15.1 to 15.3](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "No person shall manufacture, discharge, explode, sell or give to any person, any Fireworks" … "except as hereinafter provided." … "for a specific event or occasion." … "A permit to discharge Fireworks will be issued to adult persons only." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Selling fireworks:** Not allowed. Bylaw 1718 s. 15.1 bans selling or giving away fireworks, and the permits in s. 15.2 are only for discharging them. - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), s. 15.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "No person shall manufacture, discharge, explode, sell or give to any person, any Fireworks" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What counts as fireworks:** 'Fireworks' means a composition regulated in the federal Fireworks Manual under the Canada Explosives Act. The bylaw's permits distinguish Low Hazard and High Hazard fireworks as defined in that Act. - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), s. 1 'Fireworks'; s. 15.2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "Fireworks" means a composition regulated in the Fireworks Manual, Explosives Division of" … "may issue a permit to discharge "Low Hazard" Fireworks as" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permit:** Fire Chief issues them to adults. An organization must appoint a Certified Fireworks Supervisor, and written permission is needed from the owners of the land where fireworks are set off and of neighbouring land where debris may fall. High hazard fireworks permit fee: $20. - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), s. 15.2, 15.3; Schedule A](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "The Fire Chief may issue a permit to discharge "Low Hazard" Fireworks as" … "must first appoint a Certified" … "Written permission must be included from the Owners or Occupiers of lands on" … "Fireworks permit – High Hazard Fireworks $ 20.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt) for not having a fireworks permit. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Part 7 (s. 9.3(ii))](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Fail to Obtain Permit for Fireworks $100 $90 $110 Yes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (s. 15) - Source: [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), Title](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - Official wording: "A Bylaw to Establish the Regulations for Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw 1718]() (section 15) bans fireworks unless the Fire Chief gives you a permit. A permit is for a specific event or occasion and goes to an adult, whether an individual or an organization. "Fireworks" means anything regulated in the federal Fireworks Manual under the Explosives Act, and the permits distinguish low hazard from high hazard fireworks. ## Steps 1. Contact the fire department (250-767-2841) to ask whether a permit is available for your event. 2. An organization must appoint a Certified Fireworks Supervisor. 3. Get written permission from the owners of the land where the fireworks go off, and of neighbouring land where debris may fall. ## Good to know - The bylaw does not say whether the Fire Chief issues permits to ordinary residents. - Selling or giving away fireworks is banned. - A bylaw notice for no fireworks permit is $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt). - Sparklers and firecrackers are not mentioned in the bylaw. Ask the fire department. ## Official forms and pages - [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) ## Related questions - [Peachland backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-fire.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) - [Peachland noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/noise-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/fireworks.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/fireworks.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fireworks.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/fireworks.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/fireworks.md) - [Coldstream](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/fireworks.md) ## Sources - [Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-1718-fire-and-life-safety-smoke-regulatory-controlpdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [Burning Regulations, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/burning-regulations) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fireworks/_ --- --- title: Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.json" --- # Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work **Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland, the District issues bylaw notices under Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2275. Common amounts are $100 for noise, unsightly premises or parking over 72 hours, and $500 for no building permit. Dog tickets come from the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO). **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Bylaw notices: parking over 72 hours $100; noise $100; unsightly premises $100; breaking water restrictions $100; wasting water $500; burning without a permit $100; garbage or cart offences $150; no building permit $500. RDCO dog tickets: no dog licence $300; dog at large first offence $150. **How long:** Pay within 14 days for the early payment amount. Dispute within 14 days of getting the notice. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-767-3710 (bylaw@peachland.ca; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) - Online: How to pay or dispute a ticket (District page), https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services ## Key facts - **How tickets work:** The District uses bylaw notices under Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, issued by Bylaw Enforcement Officers; most bylaws are enforced on complaint. Disputes go to the Southern Interior Bylaw Notice Adjudication Program. Dog tickets are issued by the RDCO under its own bylaws. - Source: [Bylaw Services, Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement; How to Dispute a Bylaw Violation](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) - Official wording: "Bylaws are enforced through the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw" … "The District of Peachland participates in the Southern Interior Bylaw Notice Adjudication Program to address most minor bylaw violation." - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, s. 5.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "The bylaws and bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto and forming part" … "of this bylaw, may be dealt with by bylaw notice." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Common fines:** Bylaw notices: parking over 72 hours $100; noise $100; unsightly premises $100; breaking water restrictions $100; wasting water $500; burning without a permit $100; garbage or cart offences $150; no building permit $500. RDCO dog tickets: no dog licence $300; dog at large first offence $150. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Parking longer than 72 consecutive hours $100 $90 $110 Yes" … "Noise which Disturbs $100 $90 $110 Yes" … "Unsightly Premises $100 $90 $110 Yes" … "Wasting water $500 $450 $550 Yes" … "Failure to maintain carts – Residential $150 $135 $165 Yes" … "Failure to obtain permit prior to work $500 $450 $550 Yes" … "Failure to obtain permit prior to work $500 $450 $550" - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Ticketing information table (reference only)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "No dog license (adopted Dec. 2013) 10 & 11 300.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Paying early:** Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice to get the early payment amount, which is 10% lower on most items (for example $100 becomes $90, $150 becomes $135, $500 becomes $450). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, s. 5.2(b)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "b) If payment of the penalty is received by the District within fourteen (14) days of the person" … "receiving the bylaw notice, or being presumed to have received the notice, the" - Source: [Bylaw Services, How to Pay a Ticket](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) - Official wording: "Payment must be received within the noted time limits to receive any discount. No exceptions." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Paying late:** Payment from day 15 to day 27 is the full penalty (for example $100). If payment is received 28 days or more after the notice was received, the late amount applies, 10% higher on most items (for example $100 becomes $110, $150 becomes $165, $500 becomes $550). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, s. 5.2(c)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "If payment of the penalty is received by the District twenty-eight (28) days or more after the" … "a) Subject to sub-sections 5.2(b) and 5.2(c), is the penalty amount set out in Column ‘A1’ of" … "c) If payment of the penalty is received by the District twenty-eight (28) days or more after the" - Source: [Bylaw Services, How to Pay a Ticket](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) - Official wording: "A penalty will apply to late payments" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days of getting the notice, complete the dispute section on the back and deliver it to the District (in person, mail, fax or email). A screening officer reviews it; if upheld you can pay or go to an adjudicator at Kelowna City Hall. If the adjudicator upholds the notice, the full penalty plus a $25 adjudication fee is due. - Source: [Bylaw Services, How to Dispute a Bylaw Violation](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) - Official wording: "within 14 days of issuance." … "the full penalty will be applied as well as an adjudication fee of $25." - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, s. 5.3, 5.4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "no person may dispute the notice after fourteen (14) days of receiving the bylaw notice." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Title](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "BYLAW NUMBER 2275, 2020" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The District uses bylaw notices under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2275](), issued by Bylaw Enforcement Officers. Most bylaws are enforced on complaint. Dog tickets are issued by the RDCO under its own bylaws ([Bylaw 1538]() for bylaw notices and [Bylaw 1537]() for municipal tickets). The District library has no municipal ticket bylaw of its own that we could find. ## Steps 1. Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice to get the early payment amount, which is 10% lower on most items. 2. Payment from day 15 to day 27 is the full amount. At 28 days or more after the notice was received, the late amount applies, 10% higher on most items. 3. To dispute, complete the dispute section on the back within 14 days and deliver it to the District (in person, mail, fax or email). 4. A screening officer reviews it. If it is upheld, you can pay or go to an adjudicator at Kelowna City Hall. ## Good to know - Common amounts are in the cost line above. For example, $100 becomes $90 early and $110 late; $500 becomes $450 early and $550 late. - If an adjudicator upholds the notice, the full penalty plus a $25 adjudication fee is due. - Overdue fees may be sent to collections, and postmarks do not count as the payment date. - RDCO dog tickets are disputed with the RDCO, not the District. The RDCO ticket table is marked "for reference only", so confirm amounts with the RDCO. ## Official forms and pages - [Bylaw Services, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) - [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) ## Related questions - [Peachland noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/noise-rules.md) - [Peachland unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/unsightly-property.md) - [Peachland RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Peachland watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/water-restrictions.md) - [Peachland dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/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) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/bylaw-fines.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/bylaw-fines.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/bylaw-fines.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/bylaw-fines.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/bylaw-fines.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/bylaw-fines.md) ## Sources - [Bylaw Services, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines/_ --- --- title: "Peachland business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Peachland, and how do I get one?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/business-licence.json" --- # Peachland business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Peachland, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes. Anyone carrying on a business in Peachland needs a District business licence, including home-based businesses. A standard licence is $125 a year plus a $30 application fee credited to the first licence. Apply by email to bylaw@peachland.ca or at Municipal Hall. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** $125 a year, plus a $30 application fee credited toward the first licence. Inter-Community Business Licence: $150 a year, on top. Non-profit societies: $1 a year. Fees are not refundable. **How long:** Not stated. Licences run January 1 to December 31. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.) - Phone: Bylaw Services, 250-767-3710 - Email: Bylaw Services, bylaw@peachland.ca ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on a business in Peachland, including home-based businesses and suites rented as a business. A non-resident business needs an Inter-Community Business Licence unless exempt. Non-profit societies pay $1 a year. No licence for concerts, arts-and-crafts shows, sidewalk sales or farmers markets. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, ss. 4.1, 4.3, 4.6, 4.8](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "no Person will carry on, maintain, own, or operate a" … "Business within the District without holding a Business Licence." … "without holding a valid Inter-Community Business Licence." … "a farmers market." … "only required to pay a nominal" … "Licence Fee of $1.00 per year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee:** $125 a year for a standard business licence, plus a $30 application fee credited toward the first licence. Bylaw 2274 s. 4.17 halves the fee for a business that becomes liable after July 1 (the District web page says no prorating; the bylaw governs). (Sources differ: Bylaw 2274 s. 4.17 says the fee is reduced by 50% for a business that becomes liable after July 1; the web page says there is no prorating. Fees are not refundable (s. 4.18). Licence fee changes of an existing licence are $20 per occurrence.) - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "Standard business licence $30" … "Standard business licence $125 per year" … "Application fees are credited towards the business licence fee for the first licence period." - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing) - Official wording: "The cost of the Licence is $125 for the calendar year. There is no monthly prorating offered for this Licence." - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, s. 4.17](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "The Licence Fee will be reduced by 50% in respect to a Business that becomes liable to be licenced after the first day of July in any year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to apply:** Complete the application form with supporting documents and email it to bylaw@peachland.ca or deliver it to Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Ave, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. The licence is granted if bylaw, provincial and federal requirements are met, the fee is paid and no fees are owing. - Source: [Business Licensing, How to Apply](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing) - Official wording: "Submit your application electronically to bylaw@peachland.ca or in-person to Municipal Hall: 5806 Beach Ave between 8-4, Monday to Friday." - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, s. 4.10](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "the Applicant has fulfilled the requirements of this and all other District bylaws applicable" … "the Applicant has paid the Licence Fee; and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Renewal:** Licences run January 1 to December 31 and must be renewed each year before the new period starts (by December 31). Seasonal licences run six months; short-term business licences run for the period approved. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, ss. 4.19-4.20, 4.23-4.24](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "All Business Licences will have a Licence Period of one-year, commencing on the 1st day of January" … "the Licence Period for a Seasonal Business is six (6) months." … "renew their Business Licence annually by paying the applicable Licence Fee to the District." - Source: [Business Licensing, Things to know](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing) - Official wording: "Business owners must renew their licence with the District prior to December 31st each year for the following calendar year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Inter-community licence:** Yes. $150 a year, on top of the Peachland licence, for mobile businesses (contractors, trades, etc.). Valid in 21 participating Okanagan-Similkameen communities including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and Summerland. Not for taxis, food trucks, flea markets or other fixed or semi-fixed sales. - Source: [Business Licensing, Inter-Community Business Licence](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing) - Official wording: "The cost of the ICBL is $150 annually in addition to the cost of the Municipal Business Licence." … "There are 21 participating communities within the Okanagan-Similkameen region:" … "businesses selling goods or services from a fixed or semi-fixed location" - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "Intercommunity (mobile) licence $150 per year" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice for carrying on business without a licence: $500 ($450 if paid within 14 days, $550 if paid 28 days or more after receiving it). Operating a suite without a licence: $500. Failure to renew: $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, Schedule A, Part 3](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Conduct business without a licence $500 $450 $550" … "Operate a suite without a licence $500 $450 $550" … "Failure to renew licence $100 $90 $110" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020 (amended by Bylaw 2402, adopted October 24, 2023, and Bylaw 2469, adopted June 26, 2026); fees in Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, Schedule 4 - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, s. 1.1 and amendments](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020" … "Bylaw No. 2469, 2026 Adopted June 26, 2026" … "Bylaw No. 2402, 2023 Adopted October 24, 2023" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under the [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated), anyone carrying on a business in Peachland needs a licence, including home-based businesses and suites rented as a business. Fees are in Schedule 4 of the [Fees Bylaw No. 2277](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated). - **Standard licence:** $125 a year, plus a $30 application fee credited toward the first licence. - **Non-profit societies:** $1 a year. - **Not needed:** concerts, arts-and-crafts shows, sidewalk sales and farmers markets. - **Inter-Community Business Licence:** a non-resident business needs one unless exempt (for example real estate agents based elsewhere, and delivery of goods sold elsewhere). It is $150 a year, on top of the Peachland licence, for mobile businesses such as contractors and trades. It is valid in 21 participating Okanagan-Similkameen communities, including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and Summerland. It is not for taxis, food trucks, flea markets or other fixed or semi-fixed sales. ## Steps 1. Complete the application form with supporting documents. 2. Email it to bylaw@peachland.ca, or deliver it to Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. 3. Pay the fee. The licence is granted if bylaw, provincial and federal requirements are met, the fee is paid and no fees are owing. 4. Renew each year before December 31. Seasonal licences run six months, and short-term business licences run for the period approved. ## Good to know - Zoning, building and fire checks apply where relevant. Bed and breakfast and suite licences require site visits. - Bylaw 2274 (s. 4.17) reduces the fee by 50% for a business that becomes liable after July 1. The District web page says there is no prorating. The bylaw governs here, but confirm with Bylaw Services. - Carrying on business without a licence is a $500 bylaw notice ($450 if paid within 14 days, $550 if paid 28 days or more after receipt). Operating a suite without a licence is $500. Failing to renew is $100. - Changing an existing licence costs $20 each time. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) ## Related questions - [Peachland home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/home-based-business.md) - [Peachland short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/short-term-rental.md) - [Peachland secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/business-licence.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/business-licence.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/business-licence.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/business-licence.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/business-licence.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing) (read 2026-11-06) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [Contact Us, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-06) - [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Peachland home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/home-based-business.json" --- # Peachland home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Peachland? **Short answer:** Yes. In Peachland you can run a home-based business at your principal residence, in three types by size. You need a business licence, $125 a year plus a $30 application fee credited to the first licence. Businesses that create odours, noise, smoke or fire hazards are not allowed. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** $125 a year, plus a $30 application fee credited to the first licence. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.) - Phone: Bylaw Services, 250-767-3710 - Email: Bylaw Services, bylaw@peachland.ca ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes, at your principal residence as an accessory use. Type I (minor): any zone with a dwelling. Type II (major): zones allowing a single detached home or duplex. Type III (rural): Agricultural and Rural Residential zones on lots of 0.8 ha (2.0 ac) or more. R1 allows Type I and II. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.36.3-5.36.5](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Type I (Minor Home Based Businesses) are permitted in any zone permitting a residential" … "Type II (Major Home Based Businesses) are permitted in any zone permitting either a" … "Type III (Rural Home Based Businesses) are permitted in the Agricultural and Rural" … "A Type III home-based business is not permitted on a lot having an area less than 0.8" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, s. 5.10](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "A Home-Based Business must be operated at the Licencee's principal residence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Business licence:** Yes. Anyone operating a business from home needs an annual business licence: $125 a year (standard business licence), plus a $30 application fee credited to the first licence. - Source: [Home-Based Businesses, Home-Based Businesses page](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing/types-businesses/home-based-businesses) - Official wording: "Anyone operating a business from their home within District boundaries must obtain an annual business licence." - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "Standard business licence $30" … "Standard business licence $125 per year" - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 4, items 1 and 2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - Official wording: "Standard business licence $30" … "Standard business licence $125 per year" … "Application fees are credited towards the business licence fee for the first licence period." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Limits:** No outside storage or display. Type I: no goods displayed, stored or sold; 1 parking space; 2 patrons. Type II: 25% of the home, 50 m² max; 1 non-resident employee; 2 spaces; 4 patrons. Type III: 100 m²; 2 employees; 4 spaces; 8 patrons. Sign: one fascia sign up to 0.14 m² (1.5 sq ft). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.36.2-5.36.5](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "There shall be no external storage or display of materials, equipment or finished" … "No goods are to be displayed, stored, or sold on the premises." … "The home-based business shall not occupy more than 25% of the floor area of the" … "50 m² (538 ft2)." … "dwelling unit to which the home-based business is accessory, and may employ a" … "The area used to carry out the home-based business shall not exceed 100 m² (1076" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, ss. 5.12, 5.14](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "Type I One (1) space Type II Two (2) spaces Type Ill Four (4) spaces" … "Type I Two (2) Type II Four (4) Type Ill Eight (8)" - Source: [Sign Bylaw No. 2158, consolidated, Sign Bylaw 2158, s. 15.4 (Facia Signs), Home Based Business Signs](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2158-sign-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "A sign for identification of a Home Based Business:" … "Shall not exceed 0.14 m2 (1.5 ft2);" … "Is placed against the dwelling or accessory unit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Businesses not allowed:** Any that discharge odours, noxious matter, vapours, smoke, dust, heat, glare, radiation or recurring vibrations, make external noise or electronic interference, or are a fire hazard through manufacturing or materials storage. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.36.2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "Home-based businesses that discharge or emit odorous or noxious matters or" … "There shall be no mechanical or electrical equipment used that creates any external" … "Any home-based business that represents a fire hazard by virtue of the manufacturing" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s. 5.36 (Home Based Businesses); Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, ss. 5.10-5.14 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.36](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "5.36 HOME BASED BUSINESSES" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, Part 5](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "of all sub-trades engaged on each specific job. Home-Based Business 5.10 A Home-Based Business must be operated at the Licencee's principal residence." … "THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND BYLAW NO. 2274, 2020 Table of Contents" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works A home-based business is allowed at your principal residence as an accessory use ([Zoning Bylaw No. 2400](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400), s. 5.36). It needs a business licence under the [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated). There are three types: - **Type I (minor):** any zone with a dwelling. No goods displayed, stored or sold; 1 parking space; 2 patrons. - **Type II (major):** zones allowing a single detached home or duplex. 25% of the home, 50 m² maximum; 1 non-resident employee; 2 spaces; 4 patrons. - **Type III (rural):** Agricultural and Rural Residential zones on lots of 0.8 ha (2.0 ac) or more. 100 m²; 2 employees; 4 spaces; 8 patrons. R1 allows Types I and II. In a secondary suite or garden suite only Type I is allowed. There is no outside storage or display. Parking must be on the lot and marked, and does not count toward the home's own parking. One fascia sign is allowed, up to 0.14 m² (1.5 sq ft) under the [Sign Bylaw 2158](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2158-sign-bylaw-consolidated). Not allowed: any business that discharges odours, noxious matter, vapours, smoke, dust, heat, glare, radiation or recurring vibrations, makes external noise or electronic interference, or is a fire hazard through manufacturing or materials storage. The bylaw sets no list of named business types; the rules are by effect and size. ## Steps 1. Confirm which type fits and that your zone allows it (see zoning-lookup). 2. Apply for a business licence: $125 a year, plus a $30 application fee credited to the first licence. See business-licence. 3. Email the application to bylaw@peachland.ca or bring it to Municipal Hall. ## Good to know - Operating contrary to the bylaw is a $250 bylaw notice ($225 early, $275 late). - Bylaw 2274 defines the three types by reference to an older zoning bylaw. The current definitions are in Zoning Bylaw 2400, so confirm with Planning if unsure. ## Official forms and pages - [Home-Based Businesses, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing/types-businesses/home-based-businesses) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - [Sign Bylaw No. 2158, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2158-sign-bylaw-consolidated) ## Related questions - [Peachland business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/business-licence.md) - [Peachland secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md) - [Peachland short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/short-term-rental.md) - [Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/home-based-business.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/home-based-business.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/home-based-business.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/home-based-business.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/home-based-business.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Home-Based Businesses, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing/types-businesses/home-based-businesses) (read 2026-11-06) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) (read 2026-11-06) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Sign Bylaw No. 2158, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2158-sign-bylaw-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Peachland short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Peachland?" place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/peachland category: Housing and renting owner: municipal owner_body: District of Peachland sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/short-term-rental.json" --- # Peachland short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Peachland? **Short answer:** In Peachland you can rent short term only as a Bed and Breakfast in your principal residence, for stays under 30 days. Whole homes and garden suites are not allowed. You need a District B&B licence ($400 application fee, then $112 a year) and a provincial registration number. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca) **Cost:** $400 application fee (credited to the first year), then $112 a year. A suite B&B also needs the secondary suite licence. Provincial registration is $100 a year for a host's principal residence. **How long:** Site visits by the Building Inspector, Fire Inspector and Bylaw Officer come first. The guide says an inspection is required every two years. No processing time is stated. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.) - Phone: Bylaw Services, 250-767-3710 - Email: Bylaw Services, bylaw@peachland.ca ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Only as a Bed and Breakfast in the operator's principal residence (rooms in the home or a registered secondary suite), for stays under 30 days; no whole dwellings or garden suites. Zoning allows it in A1, A2, RR1, RR2, R1, RM2, CR2 and CR3 (the District guide omits RR2 and CR3). (Sources differ: Comprehensive development zones: contact Planning. The B&B Guide says a B&B is not permitted on a property with an unregistered suite; the web page also says not on a lot with a secondary or garden suite, though a suite B&B in a registered secondary suite is allowed by the Business Licence Bylaw (s. 5.4). Peachland is on the Province's list of communities where the principal residence requirement applies (as of June 1, 2026).) - Source: [Short Term Rentals, Short Term Rentals page](https://www.peachland.ca/short-term-rentals) - Official wording: "An operator of the B&B must hold a valid Municipal Business Licence and must be operating within his/her principal residence." … "Note: whole dwelling units including garden suites and RVs are not permitted to be rented out short-term." - Source: [Bed and Breakfast Guide 2026, B&B Guide 2026](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bed-and-breakfast-guide-0) - Official wording: "BnBs are permitted in A1, A2, RR1, R1, RM2 and CR2 zones." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.32.1-5.32.2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "A bed and breakfast shall only be conducted within a principal dwelling unit." … "An occupant of the principal dwelling shall be the operator of the bed and breakfast." … "principal uses in the RR2 Zone: .1 Agriculture, excluding intensive agriculture on lots 1.0 ha (2.5 ac) or less in size .2 Bed and Breakfast" … "the CR3 Zone: .1 Agriculture, Urban .2 Bed and Breakfast" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Business licence:** Yes, a Bed and Breakfast licence: $400 application fee (credited to the first year), then $112 a year. Site visits by the Building Inspector, Fire Inspector and Bylaw Officer come first; the guide says an inspection is required every two years. (Sources differ: The web page says there is no prorating of the $112 fee; Bylaw 2274 s. 4.17 reduces licence fees by 50% for a business that becomes liable after July 1. A suite B&B also needs the secondary suite licence.) - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 4, ss. 1 and 2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "Bed and breakfast licence $400" … "Bed and breakfast licence $112 per year" … "Application fees are credited towards the business licence fee for the first licence period." - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing) - Official wording: "A Bed and Breakfast Licence is required for anyone wanting to rent out space in their home for a period less than 30 days at a time." - Source: [Bed and Breakfast Guide 2026, B&B Guide 2026](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bed-and-breakfast-guide-0) - Official wording: "An inspection is required every two years" - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 4, items 1 and 2](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) - Official wording: "Bed and breakfast licence $400" … "Bed and breakfast licence $112 per year" … "Application fees are credited towards the business licence fee for the first licence period." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Provincial registration:** Yes. Each short-term rental unit needs its own provincial registration number ($100 a year for a host's principal residence). Peachland is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the provincial principal-residence requirement does not apply, but the District's B&B rules still require it. - Source: [Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Overview and registration fees](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Each short-term rental unit requires its own registration number." … "Fee: $100 annually" … "Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement" … "Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Oliver Peachland Port Alice" … "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days" - Source: [Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC, List of communities where the principal residence requirement applies](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Oliver Peachland Port Alice" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Operating rules:** Operator lives there. At most 4 bedrooms and 8 guests at a time; no kitchen in a bedroom; one marked parking spot per bedroom; guest records kept; fire evacuation plan posted in each guest room. No guest may stay over 30 days in a 12-month period. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.32.3-5.32.7](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "No more than 4 bedrooms shall be used for the bed and breakfast business operation." … "No more than 8 patrons, including boarders and lodgers shall be accommodated within one" … "No bedroom shall include a kitchen." … "No patrons shall stay within the same dwelling for more than 30 days in a 12-month period." - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, s. 5.3](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "post a copy of the fire evacuation plan, showing the location of exits, fire extinguishers, and" … "provide one designated parking spot on the Premises per bedroom, to be used exclusively" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notices: operating a Bed & Breakfast contrary to the Business Licence Bylaw $250 ($225 early, $275 late); no business licence $500 ($450 early, $550 late); B&B use contrary to the Zoning Bylaw $250 ($225 early, $275 late). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, Schedule A, Parts 3 and 24](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) - Official wording: "Operate a Bed & Breakfast" … "5.1 - 5.4 $250 $225 $275 Yes" … "Conduct business without a licence $500 $450 $550" … "Conduct bed & breakfast use" … "5.35 Conduct bed & breakfast use $250 $225 $275 Yes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020 (ss. 5.1-5.4) and Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (s. 5.32); fees in Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, Schedule 4 - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated, s. 1.1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026, s. 5.32](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - Official wording: "5.32 BED AND BREAKFAST" - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 4](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 4 – LICENCE FEES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Short-term rental in Peachland is allowed only as a **Bed and Breakfast** in the operator's principal residence (rooms in the home or a registered secondary suite), for stays under 30 days. Whole dwellings and garden suites are not allowed. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) (s. 5.32) allows it in the A1, A2, RR1, RR2, R1, RM2, CR2 and CR3 zones. The District's B&B guide omits RR2 and CR3; the zoning bylaw governs. For comprehensive development zones, contact Planning. Rules under the [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) and zoning: - The operator lives there. - At most 4 bedrooms and 8 guests at a time. No kitchen in a bedroom. - One marked parking spot per bedroom. - Guest records are kept, and a fire evacuation plan is posted in each guest room. - No guest may stay over 30 days in a 12-month period. - The licence must be posted. ## Steps 1. Check your zone and that the home is your principal residence. 2. Apply for a Bed and Breakfast licence: $400 application fee (credited to the first year), then $112 a year. A suite B&B also needs the secondary suite licence. 3. The Building Inspector, Fire Inspector and Bylaw Officer visit the site first. The guide says an inspection is required every two years. 4. Register each unit with the Province. Each short-term rental unit needs its own provincial registration number ($100 a year for a host's principal residence). Peachland is on the Province's exempt list, so the provincial principal-residence requirement does not apply, but the District's B&B rules still require it. ## Good to know - Bylaw notices ([Bylaw 2275](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw)): operating a B&B contrary to the Business Licence Bylaw is $250 ($225 early, $275 late); no business licence is $500 ($450 early, $550 late); B&B use contrary to the Zoning Bylaw is $250 ($225 early, $275 late). Early means paid within 14 days; late means 28 days or more. - The District's web page says there is no pro-rating of the $112 fee, but the bylaw (s. 4.17) reduces licence fees by 50% for a business that becomes liable after July 1. The bylaw governs; confirm with Bylaw Services. - The guide says a B&B is not permitted on a property with an unregistered suite, and the web page says not on a lot with a secondary or garden suite. The Business Licence Bylaw (s. 5.4) allows a B&B in a registered secondary suite. Ask Bylaw Services. ## Official forms and pages - [Short Term Rentals, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/short-term-rentals) - [Bed and Breakfast Guide 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bed-and-breakfast-guide-0) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) - [Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) ## Related questions - [Peachland business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/business-licence.md) - [Peachland secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md) - [Peachland home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/home-based-business.md) - [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/short-term-rental.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/short-term-rental.md) - [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/short-term-rental.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/short-term-rental.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/short-term-rental.md) - [Coldstream](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Short Term Rentals, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/short-term-rentals) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bed and Breakfast Guide 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bed-and-breakfast-guide-0) (read 2026-11-06) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2274-business-licence-bylaw-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, consolidated July 20, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-no-2400) (read 2026-11-06) - [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-no-2275-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw) (read 2026-11-06) - [Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-06) - [Business Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/business/business-licensing) (read 2026-11-06) - [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Peachland. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/short-term-rental/_