# Gov Handbook: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada

> 24 answers about local government in Peachland. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/llms-full.txt

## Building, renovating and your property

- [Peachland building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.md): 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.
- [Peachland fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules.md): 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.
- [Peachland permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): 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.
- [Peachland building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit-fees.md): 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.
- [Peachland zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup.md): 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.
- [Peachland secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md): 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).
- [Peachland tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/tree-removal.md): 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.

## Garbage, recycling and waste

- [Peachland garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/garbage-collection.md): 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.
- [Peachland yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/yard-waste.md): 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).

## Water, sewer, roads and snow

- [Peachland watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/water-restrictions.md): 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.

## Pets, animals and wildlife

- [Peachland dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence.md): 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.
- [Peachland dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules.md): 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.
- [Peachland rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dangerous-dogs.md): 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.
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets.md): 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.
- [Peachland backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-chickens.md): 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.

## Parking, tickets and driving

- [Peachland RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md): 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.

## Bylaws, noise and complaints

- [Peachland noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/noise-rules.md): 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.
- [Peachland unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/unsightly-property.md): 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.
- [Peachland backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-fire.md): 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.
- [Peachland fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fireworks.md): 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.
- [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md): 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).

## Starting and running a business

- [Peachland business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/business-licence.md): 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.
- [Peachland home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/home-based-business.md): 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.

## Housing and renting

- [Peachland short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/short-term-rental.md): 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.

## Zoning

- [All 20 zones in Peachland, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning/index.json)
- Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St