# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Penticton --- title: "Penticton building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit.json" --- # Penticton building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Penticton you need a City building permit to construct, renovate, demolish, move or change the use of a building. New houses, duplexes and townhomes apply online through CloudPermit; other projects use the City's forms, submitted at City Hall. A free pre-application meeting is available. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Non-refundable application fee of $229 for building permits in 2026, plus a fee based on construction value. See building-permit-fees. **How long:** No guaranteed timeline. City targets after a complete application: 5 to 14 days for Xpress permits, 21 days for new construction or major renovation, 45 days for complex multi-family or commercial. **Where:** - Phone: Building Department, 250-490-2501 (The City's fee, timeline and bulletin pages list 250-490-2571 instead.) - Phone: Building Department (alternate number), 250-490-2571 - Email: Building Department, buildinginfo@penticton.ca - Online: CloudPermit (new residential construction), https://ca.cloudpermit.com/login - In person: Building Department, City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9 ## Key facts - **Needed for:** A permit is needed to construct, renovate, demolish, move or change the use of a building. Examples: finishing a basement, creating a secondary suite, converting a garage or enclosing a carport, a pool or hot tub, a deck over 600 mm or attached to a building, an accessory building over 10 m², a retaining wall over 1.2 m. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) - Official wording: "A building permit is required if you plan to construct, renovate, demolish or change the use of a building." … "Finish an existing basement" … "Install a swimming pool or hot tub" - Source: [When Are Permits Required? Building Bulletin 13-01 (revised March 7, 2025), Bulletin 13-01, ss. 2, 3, 5, 6](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/building-bulletins/When%20a%20permit%20is%20required%202025.pdf) - Official wording: "Create a secondary suite;" … "i) higher than 600 mm (23.6 inches)," … "Construct/demolish an accessory building(s)" … "more than 10m2 (108sqft) in building area;" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 7.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "unless a building official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work under this bylaw." - Source: [Landscaping, Pools and Water Features, When is a Permit Required?](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/landscaping-pools-water-features) - Official wording: "Construct Retaining walls over 1.2 metres in height, or stacked walls" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Not needed for:** The Building Bylaw does not apply to: fences (except retaining walls under Part 21), an accessory building under 10 m² that is not a potential unsafe condition, a trellis or arbour, a retaining wall under 1.2 m, landscaping, and decks or patios under 600 mm from the ground that are not attached to a building and have no walls or roofs. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 6.3](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10m2, that does not constitute a potential unsafe condition" … "a trellis or arbour" … "a retaining wall supporting soil that is:" … "less than 1.2m in height," … "landscaping or other surfacing of land" … "decks or patios which are less than 600mm from the ground or finished grade, which are not attached to a building and have no walls or roofs" - Source: [Building Permits, Which Projects don't Require a Permit?](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) - Official wording: "Work under the jurisdiction of Technical Safety BC such as Electrical or Gas" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to apply:** Online through CloudPermit (create an account) for new residential construction: single family dwellings, duplexes and townhomes. Existing-building or commercial projects use the City's application forms, submitted at City Hall (digital drawings accepted). A free pre-application meeting can be booked on 250-490-2501. - Source: [Online Permits](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/online-permits) - Official wording: "Currently only new residential construction is online - New Single Family Dwellings, Duplex, and Townhomes." … "If your project is for anything existing or commercial, etc. this application would be made using our permit application forms and hardcopies." … "We accept digital drawings, so no hard copies are needed." - Source: [Building Permits, Step 1: Speak with Us](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) - Official wording: "please contact our Building or Planning department (250-490-2501) to arrange a pre-application meeting." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What to submit:** Simple (Part 9) buildings: application form signed by the owner, the application fee, the owner's signed acknowledgement, a title search made within 30 days, a survey plan (may be waived), a site plan and floor plans naming the designer. Online: drawings and documents as separate PDF files. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 14.7](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "An application for a building permit with respect to a simple building must" … "be made in the prescribed form and signed by the owner" … "include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within 30 days of the date of the permit application;" … "include a copy of a survey plan prepared by a British Columbia Land Surveyor except that the" … "include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas" - Source: [Online Permits, Electronic file requirements](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/online-permits) - Official wording: "Submit all drawings and documents in PDF format unless noted" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Processing time:** No guaranteed timelines. Target after a complete application: Xpress permits 5-14 days (simple residential projects, 1-14 business days for the Residential Xpress service), new construction or major renovation 21 days, complex multi-family or commercial 45 days. - Source: [Building Permit Timelines](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/building-permit-timelines) - Official wording: "While there are no guaranteed timelines for building permits" … "Xpress Permits (including demolition permits): Other Residential and Commercial Xpress" … "5-14 days" … "New Construction: Residential and Commercial Xpress" … "21 days" … "New Construction: Complex Multi-family and Commercial Projects" … "45 days" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Inspections:** Request inspections through your CloudPermit account (or MyCity once the permit is issued). For simple buildings give at least 24 hours' notice per inspection; for complex buildings, 48 hours' notice for pre-construction and pre-occupancy reviews. - Source: [Online Permits, Digital Permit Stages](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/online-permits) - Official wording: "request the inspection through CloudPermit" - Source: [Building Permit Timelines](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/building-permit-timelines) - Official wording: "schedule inspections once permit is issued" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), ss. 14.44, 14.4x](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "the owner must give at least 24 hours" … "give at least 48 hours" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Contact:** Building Department, City Hall, 171 Main St: 250-490-2571, buildinginfo@penticton.ca. (Sources differ: The main Building Permits page and the carriage house page list 250-490-2501 for the Building Department; the permit fees, timelines and bulletin pages list 250-490-2571.) - Source: [Building Permit Timelines, Contact Us](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/building-permit-timelines) - Official wording: "Some projects requiring multi-department reviews may take longer. Please contact our office if you are making a large project application to arrange for a pre-application meeting. ##### Contact Us Building Department Phone: 250-490-2571 Email: buildinginfo@penticton.ca ## Have Questions? - Contact Us" … "##### Contact Us Building Department Phone: 250-490-2571 Email: buildinginfo@penticton.ca ## Have Questions? - Contact Us Building Department" - Source: [When Are Permits Required? Building Bulletin 13-01 (revised March 7, 2025), p. 3](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/building-bulletins/When%20a%20permit%20is%20required%202025.pdf) - Official wording: "Development Services on the first floor at 171 Main St, Penticton, BC." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 1.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Bylaw No. 2021-21" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The Building Department administers [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) and, through it, the BC Building Code. The bylaw requires a permit for any construction, alteration or change of use unless it exempts the work. Examples that need one: finishing a basement, creating a secondary suite, converting a garage or enclosing a carport, a pool or hot tub, a deck over 600 mm or attached to a building, an accessory building over 10 m², and a retaining wall over 1.2 m. ## Steps 1. Check the project against the City's permit guide and your zoning on the Property Viewer. 2. For a complicated project, book a free pre-application meeting with the Building or Planning department on 250-490-2501. 3. Prepare the application for your project type. For a simple building this means the form signed by the owner, a title search made within 30 days, a site plan and floor plans naming the designer, and a survey plan (which may be waived). A signed Agency Agreement is needed if an agent applies for you. 4. Apply: new houses, duplexes and townhomes in CloudPermit; existing-building and commercial projects with the City's forms at City Hall (digital drawings accepted). 5. Pay the non-refundable application fee when you apply. Check progress in MyCity. 6. Once the permit is issued, book inspections through CloudPermit or MyCity. For simple buildings give at least 24 hours' notice per inspection. ## Good to know - The bylaw does not apply to fences (other than retaining walls), an accessory building under 10 m² that is not a hazard, a trellis or arbour, a retaining wall under 1.2 m, landscaping, and decks or patios under 600 mm that are free-standing with no walls or roof. The City page also lists roof shingling, like-for-like window and siding replacement, painting and flooring. - Electrical and gas permits come from Technical Safety BC, not the City. - Work near creeks, lakes or steep slopes may still need a review. - The two phone numbers for the Building Department differ between City pages; try the other if one does not answer. ## What you'll need - Completed application form and checklist for your project type - Agency Agreement signed by the owner, if someone else applies for you - Drawings and documents as separate PDF files, for online applications ## Official forms and pages - [Building Permits](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) - [Online Permits (CloudPermit)](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/online-permits) - [Building Permit Applications and Forms](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/building-permit-applications-forms) - [When Are Permits Required? (Building Bulletin 13-01, PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/building-bulletins/When%20a%20permit%20is%20required%202025.pdf) ## Related questions - [Penticton building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit-fees.md) - [Penticton permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Penticton secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/secondary-suite.md) - [Penticton zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/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) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/building-permit.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/building-permit.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/building-permit.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Permits, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) (read 2026-10-29) - [Online Permits, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/online-permits) (read 2026-10-29) - [When Are Permits Required? Building Bulletin 13-01 (revised March 7, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/building-bulletins/When%20a%20permit%20is%20required%202025.pdf) (read 2026-10-29) - [Building Permit Timelines, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/building-permit-timelines) (read 2026-10-29) - [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024) (PDF), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Building Permit Fees, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/permit-fees) (read 2026-11-05) - [Landscaping, Pools and Water Features, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/landscaping-pools-water-features) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Penticton fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fence-rules.json" --- # Penticton fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** A fence in the City of Penticton does not need a building permit, but the Zoning Bylaw sets height and material rules. The general limit is 1.2 m, and 1.8 m behind the front yard setback. Retaining walls over 1.2 m and swimming pool fences do need a permit. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** No permit fee for an ordinary fence. A swimming pool permit is $230 in 2026. **Where:** - Phone: Building Department, 250-490-2501 (Some City pages list 250-490-2571.) - Email: Building Department, buildinginfo@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Permit:** No building permit is needed for a fence, except that a retaining wall needs one (Part 21) and a swimming pool fence is part of the pool permit. Zoning height and material rules still apply. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 6.3(a)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "except as set out in Part 21 of this bylaw, a fence" - Source: [Building Permits, Which Projects don't Require a Permit?](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) - Official wording: "Fences, other than for swimming pools (note Zoning regulations for height and material restrictions)" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 21.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "a person must not construct, or structurally repair, a retaining wall without a valid building permit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Height, front yard:** 1.2 m is the general fence limit; the bylaw allows 1.8 m behind the front yard setback, and 2.4 m next to a controlled access highway or in an agricultural or industrial zone. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), sections 4.3 and 5.4, s. 5.4.1.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "the following height limitations shall apply to fences, decorative (non-retaining)" … "1.2 m;" … "1.8 m if situated behind the front yard setback;" … "2.4 m if in an agricultural or industrial zone." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Height, side and rear yards:** 1.8 m in the interior, exterior and rear yard setbacks. 2.4 m next to a controlled access highway, or in an agricultural or industrial zone. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), sections 4.3 and 5.4, s. 5.4.1.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "1.8 m if situated within the interior, exterior, and rear yard setback;" … "2.4 m if situated adjacent to a controlled access highway; and" … "2.4 m if in an agricultural or industrial zone." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** Within the corner visibility triangle no fence, hedge, planting, tree, sign or structure may exceed 1.2 m. The triangle may be reduced to the area created by the building's actual setback. A driveway gate over 1.2 m high must be 6.0 m from the back of curb or sidewalk. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), sections 4.3 and 5.4, s. 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.2.8](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "No hedge, planting, tree, fence," … "triangle to a height greater than" … "1.2 m." … "the corner visbility" … "triangle may be reduced to the" … "Where a driveway gate exceeds 1.2 m in height, the minimum required distance from the driveway gate to the back of the curb or sidewalk shall be 6.0 m." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other rules:** Barbed wire and electric fencing are prohibited except in the A, M1, M2 and M3 zones; razor wire is prohibited everywhere. A fence on a retaining wall is measured separately. Retaining walls in required yards: 1.2 m max (2.4 m outside required yards). Pool fences: at least 1.22 m, no openings over 100 mm, self-closing gate. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), sections 4.3 and 5.4, s. 5.4.1.2, 5.4.1.3, 5.4.2, 5.4.3](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "Barbed wire and electric fencing is prohibited in all zones except for A, M1 M2 and" … "Razor wire is prohibited in all zones." … "Retaining walls that are located within any required yards must not exceed a" … "height of 1.2 m above approved grade." … "a height of 2.4 m above approved grade." … "the height of the fence and the height of the retaining wall shall be measured separately" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 20.4, 20.8](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "having a minimum height of 1.22m and no openings greater than 100mm at their greatest dimension." … "a self-closing" … "and self-latching gate" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22, s. 5.4 (Fences and Retaining Walls) and s. 4.3 (Corner Visibility); pool fences in Building Bylaw No. 2021-21, Part 20. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), sections 4.3 and 5.4, s. 5.4, s. 4.3](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22" … "Fences and Retaining Walls" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (section 5.4) sets fence rules in the City of Penticton. The [Building Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) says no building permit is needed for a fence, except that a retaining wall needs one (Part 21) and a swimming pool fence is part of the pool permit (Part 20). Zoning height and material rules still apply. ## Good to know - Height: 1.2 m is the general limit. The bylaw allows 1.8 m behind the front yard setback and in the interior, exterior and rear yard setbacks, and 2.4 m next to a controlled access highway or in an agricultural or industrial zone. - Corner lots: inside the corner visibility triangle, no fence, hedge, planting, tree, sign or structure may exceed 1.2 m. A driveway gate over 1.2 m high must be 6.0 m from the back of the curb or sidewalk. - Barbed wire and electric fencing are prohibited except in the A, M1, M2 and M3 zones. Razor wire is prohibited everywhere. - Retaining walls in required yards may be 1.2 m at most (2.4 m outside required yards). A fence on a retaining wall is measured separately. - Pool fences must be at least 1.22 m high, with no openings over 100 mm and a self-closing gate. - Fence offences can be ticketed: height is a $75 bylaw notice or a $150 municipal ticket; material is $100 or $200. - Call the Building Department before building near creeks, lakes or steep slopes. ## What you'll need - Your property survey or lot lines, if a neighbour disputes where the fence goes ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22, section 5.4 Fences and Retaining Walls (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - [Landscaping, Pools and Water Features](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/landscaping-pools-water-features) ## Related questions - [Penticton building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit.md) - [Penticton permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Penticton zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/fence-rules.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fence-rules.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/fence-rules.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fence-rules.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/fence-rules.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), sections 4.3 and 5.4 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (read 2026-10-29) - [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024) (PDF), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Building Permits, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) (read 2026-10-29) - [Landscaping, Pools and Water Features, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/landscaping-pools-water-features) (read 2026-10-29) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Penticton permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Penticton permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage? **Short answer:** In Penticton a deck needs a City building permit if it is higher than 600 mm, attached to a building, or supports a roof that carries snow. A shed, garage or carport needs one if it is over 10 square metres (108 square feet). Enclosing a carport or converting a garage to living space also needs one. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Non-refundable application fee of $229 for building permits in 2026, plus a fee based on construction value. See building-permit-fees. **How long:** No guaranteed timeline. Eligible projects may qualify for a Residential Xpress permit, reviewed in 1 to 14 business days. **Where:** - Phone: Building Department, 250-490-2501 (Also listed as 250-490-2571 on some City pages.) - Email: Building Department, buildinginfo@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Sheds:** A permit is needed to build or demolish an accessory building over 10 m² (108 sq ft). Under 10 m² no building permit if it is not a hazard, has no plumbing or electrical, is not occupied more than 4 hours, is sited per zoning and is not in an environmentally or geotechnically sensitive area. - Source: [Detached Buildings and Structures](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/detached-buildings-structures) - Official wording: "A permit is required if you will be constructing or demolishing a structure greater than 10 sq. m. or 108 sq. ft, or changing the use of a structure." - Source: [When Are Permits Required? Building Bulletin 13-01 (revised March 7, 2025), Bulletin 13-01, s. 5](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/building-bulletins/When%20a%20permit%20is%20required%202025.pdf) - Official wording: "accessory buildings under 10 sq m that do not create a hazard" … "(not being occupied more than 4 hours, no plumbing/electrical services, etc.)" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 6.3(b)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10m2, that does not constitute a potential unsafe condition" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Decks:** A permit is needed for a deck higher than 600 mm (23.6 in) from the ground, attached to a building, or supporting a roof that carries snow load. Only an uncovered, unattached deck or patio under 600 mm from grade is exempt. (Sources differ: The Exterior Renovations page says "an attached deck two feet or more above grade", which is narrower than the bylaw and bulletin (any attached deck needs a permit). Bylaw followed.) - Source: [When Are Permits Required? Building Bulletin 13-01 (revised March 7, 2025), Bulletin 13-01, s. 2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/building-bulletins/When%20a%20permit%20is%20required%202025.pdf) - Official wording: "i) higher than 600 mm (23.6 inches)," … "ii) attached to a building or" … "supporting a roof which carries a snow" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 6.3(h)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "decks or patios which are less than 600mm from the ground or finished grade, which are not attached to a building and have no walls or roofs" - Source: [Exterior Renovations and Additions](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/exterior-renovations-additions) - Official wording: "An attached deck two feet or more above grade or supporting a roof" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Garages and carports:** Yes. A detached garage or carport over 10 m² needs a building permit. Enclosing a carport or converting a garage to living space also needs one. - Source: [Exterior Renovations and Additions, Building Permit Options](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/exterior-renovations-additions) - Official wording: "A detached garage or carport" … "A shed that is over 10 metres squared" - Source: [Detached Buildings and Structures](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/detached-buildings-structures) - Official wording: "A permit is required if you will be constructing or demolishing a structure greater than 10 sq. m. or 108 sq. ft, or changing the use of a structure." - Source: [Building Permits, When are Permits Required?](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) - Official wording: "Enclose your carport or change your garage to living space" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Zoning limits:** Accessory buildings must be behind the front face of the house; 10 m² or less may go anywhere behind it. In R4-L and R4-S: 4.5 m high, 1.2 m from side lot lines, 1.5 m from the rear, 75 m² total footprint; lot coverage (all buildings) 40% in R4-L, 50% in R4-S. Other zones differ. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), section 4.2 and zone sections, s. 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 10.1.2, 10.2.2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "any accessory building or structure shall be situated behind the front face of the principal building." … "with a building footprint of 10.0 m2 or less, may be erected anywhere on a lot, provided" … "accessory building or structure 4.5 m" … "accessory building or structure 1.2 m" … "accessory building or structure 1.5 m" … "accessory buildings: 75 m²" … "Maximum lot coverage: 40%" … "Maximum lot coverage: 50%" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), section 4.2 and zone sections, s. 4.2.7](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "the minimum required distance from the garage or carport to the back of the curb or sidewalk shall be 6.0 m." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (s. 6.3) and Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (s. 4.2 and zone sections). - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 6.3](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw does not apply to" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), section 4.2 and zone sections, s. 4.2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "Accessory Buildings, Structures, Garages and Carports" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works A permit is needed to build or demolish an accessory building over 10 m² (108 sq ft). The [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) exempts smaller buildings, and decks and patios under 600 mm. Zoning siting rules apply even when no permit is needed. ## Good to know - Deck: a permit is needed if it is higher than 600 mm (23.6 in) from the ground, attached to a building, or supports a roof that carries snow load. Only an uncovered, unattached deck or patio under 600 mm from grade is exempt. The Exterior Renovations page words the deck rule more narrowly (attached decks two feet or more above grade); follow the bylaw and confirm with the Building Department. - Shed or workshop: a permit is needed over 10 m². Under 10 m², none if it is not a hazard, has no plumbing or electrical, is not occupied more than 4 hours, follows zoning and is not in an environmentally or geotechnically sensitive area. A roofed pergola or trellis over 10 m² needs a permit. - Garage or carport: a detached one over 10 m² needs a permit. Enclosing a carport or converting a garage to living space also needs one. - Zoning (R4-L and R4-S zones): accessory buildings must be behind the front face of the house, and 10 m² or less may go anywhere behind it. Limits are 4.5 m high, 1.2 m from side lot lines, 1.5 m from the rear and 75 m² total footprint. Other zones differ; check the [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf). - A garage or carport entered from the front or exterior side yard must be 6.0 m from the back of the curb or sidewalk. - Electrical and gas work is permitted by Technical Safety BC, not the City. - Book a free pre-application meeting for complicated projects. Starting without a permit doubles the permit fee. ## Official forms and pages - [Detached Buildings and Structures](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/detached-buildings-structures) - [Exterior Renovations and Additions](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/exterior-renovations-additions) - [Building Permit Applications and Forms](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/building-permit-applications-forms) ## Related questions - [Penticton building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit.md) - [Penticton building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit-fees.md) - [Penticton fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fence-rules.md) - [Penticton zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/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) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Detached Buildings and Structures, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/detached-buildings-structures) (read 2026-10-29) - [Exterior Renovations and Additions, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/exterior-renovations-additions) (read 2026-10-29) - [When Are Permits Required? Building Bulletin 13-01 (revised March 7, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/building-bulletins/When%20a%20permit%20is%20required%202025.pdf) (read 2026-10-29) - [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024) (PDF), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), section 4.2 and zone sections (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Building Permit Fees, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/permit-fees) (read 2026-11-05) - [Building Permits, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Penticton building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit-fees.json" --- # Penticton building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost? **Short answer:** A City of Penticton building permit has a non-refundable application fee of $229 in 2026 ($98 for plumbing and mechanical). It covers construction value up to $25,000. After that the rate is $14 per $1,000 of value up to $750,000, then lower rates. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** 2026: application $229; plumbing and mechanical application $98; $14 per $1,000 from $25,001 to $750,000; $12 per $1,000 from $750,001 to $2,000,000; $10.50 per $1,000 over $2,000,000. 2027: application $235; $100. **How long:** The application fee is due when you apply; any remaining fees are due when the permit is ready. **Where:** - Online: My Payments portal, https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/permit-fees (Visa and Mastercard; service fees apply.) - In person: City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9 - Phone: Building Department, 250-490-2571 (The main Building Permits page lists 250-490-2501.) - Email: Building Department, buildinginfo@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** $229 in 2026 ($235 in 2027): the non-refundable application fee, which covers construction value up to $25,000. Plumbing or mechanical permits: $98 (2026). - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees, Appendix 4, Building Application Fees](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "A non-refundable fee is required at time of building permit application (applied to final Building Permit" … "$229.00 $235.00" … "$1.00 - $25,000" - Source: [Building Permit Fees](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/permit-fees) - Official wording: "As of 2026, the application fee is now $229 for building permits and $98 for plumbing and mechanical permit types." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How the fee is worked out:** Construction value $1-$25,000 is covered by the application fee. Then $14 per $1,000 from $25,001 to $750,000, $12 per $1,000 from $750,001 to $2,000,000, and $10.50 per $1,000 over $2,000,000. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees, Appendix 4, Building Permit Fee Calculations](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Fee for every $1,000 of construction value from $25,001 to $750,000" … "$14.00" … "Fee for every $1,000 of construction value from $750,001 to $2,000,000" … "$12.00" … "Fee for every $1,000 of construction value over $2,000,000" … "$10.50" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Application or plan review fee:** $229 in 2026 ($235 in 2027) for building permits, due with the application and non-refundable. It is credited toward the final permit fee. Plumbing and mechanical applications: $98 (2026). - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "A non-refundable fee is required at time of building permit application (applied to final Building Permit" … "$229.00 $235.00" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 14.12](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "The application fee shall be credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued." - Source: [Building Permit Fees](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/permit-fees) - Official wording: "The City of Penticton Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 requires a non-refundable plan processing fee to be submitted at time of the building permit application." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other fees:** Plumbing: $98 up to 10 fixtures, then $12 each. Demolition: $224 ($534 delayed demolition permit). Re-inspection penalty $229 plus GST if more than two inspections are called. Plan check for revised drawings $136 plus GST. Permit fee doubles (to $10,000 max) if work starts before a permit. All 2026. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Minimum application (up to 10 Fixtures - including water/sanitary/storm service replacement)" … "$98.00" … "Per Fixture thereafter" … "$12.00" … "Removal of Building(s) on a property" … "$224.00" … "Removal of Building(s) on a property - Delayed Demolition Permit" … "$534.00" … "Plan Check Fee - For review of revised drawings where more than two plan checks have been submitted" … "$136.00" … "Re-Inspection Penalty (Plus GST)" … "$229.00 where more" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 14.26](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "The building permit or other permit fee is doubled for every permit application if construction" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to pay:** The non-refundable application fee is paid when you apply; any remaining fees are due when the permit is ready. Pay by debit, cheque, cash or credit card (service fee applies), or online through the My Payments portal (Visa or Mastercard). - Source: [Building Permit Fees](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/permit-fees) - Official wording: "Any remaining fees are due when the permit is ready for pick-up." … "Credit card payment are available for Visa and Mastercard. Service fees do apply." - Source: [Building Permits, Permit Fees](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) - Official wording: "You can by debit, cheque, cash, or credit card (with service fee)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 4 (Building Department Fees); permit conditions in Building Bylaw No. 2021-21, Part 14. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "BUILDING DEPARTMENT FEES" … "Fees and Charges Bylaw" … "No. 2014-07" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 14.11](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) - Official wording: "the building permit fee prescribed in the City" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (Appendix 4) and the Building Bylaw, the City charges a non-refundable application fee when you apply. It is credited toward the final permit fee, which depends on the value of construction. ## Good to know - Value bands (2026): $1 to $25,000 is covered by the application fee; $14 per $1,000 from $25,001 to $750,000; $12 per $1,000 from $750,001 to $2,000,000; $10.50 per $1,000 over $2,000,000. The 2027 rates are the same. - Flat fees (2026): secondary suite $450; swimming pool $230; demolition $224 ($534 for a delayed demolition permit); fireplace, stove or chimney $98; solar panel $98; change of use with no building permit $230. - Plumbing: $98 up to 10 fixtures, then $12 each. - Other charges: re-inspection penalty $229 plus GST if more than two inspections are called; plan check for revised drawings $136 plus GST. - If work starts before the permit is issued, the permit fee doubles, to a maximum of $10,000. - Pay by debit, cheque, cash or credit card (service fee applies), or online through My Payments. - Development cost charges, if any, are separate. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Permit Fees](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/permit-fees) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 4 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) ## Related questions - [Penticton building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit.md) - [Penticton secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/building-permit-fees.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit-fees.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/building-permit-fees.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit-fees.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/building-permit-fees.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [Building Permit Fees, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/permit-fees) (read 2026-10-29) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-10-29) - [Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024) (PDF), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-21%20Building%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidated%20-%20March%2021%2C%202024%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Building Permits, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Penticton zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Penticton zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it? **Short answer:** Look up your lot in the City of Penticton Property Viewer, which shows zoning, lot lines, lot size and aerial photos, then read your zone's rules in Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22. Confirm the zoning shown with the City before relying on it. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Where:** - Online: Penticton Property Viewer, https://maps.penticton.ca/parcel-viewer-ext/ - Phone: Planning Department, 250-490-2501 - Email: Planning Department, planning@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** Use the City's Property Viewer (maps.penticton.ca/parcel-viewer-ext/), which shows zoning, lot lines, lot size, assessment information and aerial photos. The City says to confirm the zoning shown before relying on it. - Source: [Property Viewer](https://www.penticton.ca/our-community/about-us/maps-gis-open-data/property-viewer) - Official wording: "You can view property reports, lot lines and lot size as well as assessment information, zoning and aerial photos." … "Open the Property Viewer" - Source: [Planning and Land Use, Small-Scale, Multi-Unit (SSMU) Housing Initiative](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/planning-land-use) - Official wording: "To confirm the new zoning and regulations for your property, visit the City of Penticton Property Viewer." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22. The consolidation read is marked October 2026 and lists amendments up to Bylaw 2026-35 (October 20, 2026); it is "for convenience only". - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), Title page and s. 1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "Consolidated for convenience only" … "2026-35 October 20, 2026" … "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22"." - Source: [Bylaw Directory](https://www.penticton.ca/city-hall/bylaw-directory) - Official wording: "City of Penticton Zoning Bylaw No 2024-22 - Schedule B (July 2026)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What the zone controls:** Each zone lists its permitted uses and its subdivision and development regulations: lot width and area, lot coverage, density, building height, front, side and rear setbacks, and amenity space. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), Chapters 9-13, e.g. s. 10.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "small apartments allowing up to 4 units on larger-sized urban serviced lots. 10.1.1 PERMITTED USES The permitted uses in this zone are:" … ".2 Minimum lot area: 16 ha Development Regulations: .3 Maximum lot coverage: 10% .4 Maximum height: .a principal building 12.0 m" … "Development Regulations: .3 Maximum lot coverage: 40% .4 Maximum density: 4 dwelling units .5 Maximum height: .a principal building 11.0 m and 3 storeys above" … ".3 Maximum lot coverage: 100% .4 Maximum height: 21 m .5 Minimum front yard: 0.0 m" … ".5 Maximum height: 13 m .6 Minimum front yard: 3.0 m .7 Minimum interior side yard: 0 m and 4.5 m" - Source: [Planning and Land Use, SSMU initiative](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/planning-land-use) - Official wording: "all lots previously zoned for single-family detached, duplex and cluster housing have been consolidated into two zones, R4-L and R4-S, which permit up to four dwelling units." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Contact:** Planning Department: 250-490-2501, planning@penticton.ca. - Source: [Secondary Suites, Have Questions?](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/secondary-suites) - Official wording: "Building Department Phone: 250-490-2501 Email: buildinginfo@penticton.ca Planning Department Phone: 250 490-2501 Email: planning@penticton.ca For information involving business licences, contact:" … "Phone: 250-490-2501 Email: buildinginfo@penticton.ca Planning Department Phone: 250 490-2501 Email: planning@penticton.ca For information involving business licences, contact: Business Licensing" … "Email: buildinginfo@penticton.ca Planning Department Phone: 250 490-2501 Email: planning@penticton.ca For information involving business licences, contact: Business Licensing Phone: 250-490-2488" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), s. 1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Every property in the City of Penticton has a zone. [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) lists, for each zone, the permitted uses and the subdivision and development regulations: lot width and area, lot coverage, density, building height, front, side and rear setbacks, and amenity space. The copy online is the consolidation marked October 2026, with amendments up to Bylaw 2026-35 (October 20, 2026). It is "for convenience only". ## Steps 1. Open the Property Viewer (maps.penticton.ca/parcel-viewer-ext/) and search your address. It shows zoning, lot lines, lot size, assessment information and aerial photos. 2. Open the Zoning Bylaw and find the chapter for your zone. Most single-family lots are now R4-L or R4-S. 3. Read the general rules in chapters 4 to 8 too. They cover accessory buildings, fences, parking, home occupations, short-term rentals and suites, and apply across zones. 4. Before you spend money, email planning@penticton.ca or call 250-490-2501 to confirm. ## Good to know - The City says to confirm the zoning shown in the viewer before relying on it, and does not warrant the accuracy of the mapping information. - The zoning map is a schedule to the bylaw. The City does not warrant that the consolidation is current. ## Zones 39 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated package October 2026, amended to Bylaw 2026-35, October 20, 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning/index.json Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22, consolidated October 2026 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - [Bylaw Directory](https://www.penticton.ca/city-hall/bylaw-directory) ## Related questions - [Penticton secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/zoning-lookup.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/zoning-lookup.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/zoning-lookup.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/zoning-lookup.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/zoning-lookup.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Property Viewer, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/our-community/about-us/maps-gis-open-data/property-viewer) (read 2026-10-29) - [Planning and Land Use, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/planning-land-use) (read 2026-10-29) - [Development Application Overview, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/planning-land-use/development-application-overview) (read 2026-10-29) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (read 2026-10-29) - [Bylaw Directory, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-hall/bylaw-directory) (read 2026-11-05) - [Secondary Suites, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/secondary-suites) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Penticton secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/secondary-suite.json" --- # Penticton secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house? **Short answer:** Yes, in some zones. The Zoning Bylaw allows a secondary suite in the FG, A, RC, R4-L, R4-S, RM1, RM2 and RM3 zones, and a carriage house in FG, A, RC, R4-L and R4-S. Both need City permits and an occupancy certificate before anyone moves in. The suite permit fee is $450. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Secondary suite permit $450 (2026), plus the building application fee ($229) and a fee based on construction value. See building-permit-fees. **How long:** No guaranteed timeline. Book a free pre-application meeting first. **Where:** - Phone: Building and Planning, 250-490-2501 (Some City pages list the Building Department as 250-490-2571.) - Email: Building Department, buildinginfo@penticton.ca - Email: Planning Department, planning@penticton.ca - Email: Business Licensing, businesslicences@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** A secondary suite is a permitted use in the FG, A and RC rural zones and the R4-L, R4-S, RM1, RM2 and RM3 residential zones, subject to s. 8.1. It needs a community sewer connection unless the lot is at least 830 m² and meets the sewage system regulation. (Sources differ: The City page lists only FG, A, RC, R4-L and R4-S. The zoning bylaw (followed) also lists the secondary suite as a permitted use in RM1, RM2 and RM3. Check the property zone on the Property Viewer. ALR land also needs to meet Agricultural Land Commission rules.) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 8.1 and 8.2, ss. 9.1-9.3, 10.1-10.5, 8.1.2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "secondary suite (subject to accessory suites regulation 8.1)" … "RM1 – Bareland Strata Housing" … "RM2 – Low Density Multiple Housing" … "RM3 – Medium Density Multiple Housing" … "unless the lot area is at least 830 m² and meets the requirements of the" - Source: [Secondary Suites, Where are Secondary Suites Permitted?](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/secondary-suites) - Official wording: "Secondary suites are permitted within a single detached dwelling in any of the following zones." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** A carriage house is permitted on lots with a single detached dwelling in the FG, A and RC rural zones and the R4-L and R4-S zones. In the rural zones only one carriage house per property and not together with a secondary suite. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 8.1 and 8.2, ss. 8.2, 9.1-9.3, 10.1, 10.2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "carriage house (subject to accessory suites regulation 8.2)" … "In the A, FG, and RC zones only one (1) carriage house shall be permitted per" … "property and shall not be allowed in conjunction with a secondary suite in a" - Source: [Carriage Houses, Where are Carriage Houses Permitted?](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/carriage-houses) - Official wording: "Carriage houses are permitted on lots that contain a single detached dwelling in any of the following zones:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Limits:** One secondary suite per dwelling unit; no separate title or strata lot; 5 m² of private outdoor amenity space. Carriage house: no separate title; floor area up to 135 m² in R4-L and R4-S (150 m² rural); in R4 zones 5.0 m and one storey where there is no lane (7.0 m and two storeys with lane access). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 8.1 and 8.2, ss. 8.1, 8.2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "No more than one (1) secondary suite shall be permitted within a dwelling unit." … "may not be sited or located on a separate titled parcel from the principal residence or be created as a strata lot within the dwelling unit." … "A minimum of 5 m2 of amenity space, outdoor shall be provided individually for the" … "Maximum Carriage House Floor 135 m2" … "Maximum Carriage House Floor 150 m2" … "Where no lane exists, the maximum" … "height is 5.0 m and one storey." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Parking:** No parking space is required for a secondary suite or carriage house (the parking table lists 0 per accessory suite). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 8.1 and 8.2, Table 6.6, s. 6.5](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "Secondary Suite or Carriage House" … "0 per accessory suite" - Source: [Planning and Land Use, Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing Initiative](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/planning-land-use) - Official wording: "Remove parking requirements for carriage houses and secondary suites" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permits:** A building permit and/or plumbing permit is needed before building a suite; an existing unpermitted suite is legalized through the building permit process with an inspection. Carriage houses also need BC Housing registration and an occupancy certificate. A business licence is needed to rent it short-term. - Source: [Secondary Suites, Next Steps: Permits](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/secondary-suites) - Official wording: "Prior to constructing a secondary suite, a building permit and/or plumbing permit must be issued by the" … "Evidence must be provided through the building permit process that the suite generally conforms to the BC Building Code requirements for secondary suites." - Source: [Carriage Houses, Next Steps](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/carriage-houses) - Official wording: "A building permit/plumbing permit must be applied for and issued prior to constructing a carriage house." … "An occupancy certificate is required prior to anyone occupying the new space." - Source: [When Are Permits Required? Building Bulletin 13-01 (revised March 7, 2025), Bulletin 13-01, s. 1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/building-bulletins/When%20a%20permit%20is%20required%202025.pdf) - Official wording: "new dwelling units or substantial additions will require registration with the BC Housing" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (s. 8.1 Secondary Suite, s. 8.2 Carriage Houses); Building Bylaw No. 2021-21. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 8.1 and 8.2, ss. 8.1, 8.2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "Secondary Suite (Bylaw No. 2026-21)" … "Carriage Houses" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (sections 8.1 and 8.2), a secondary suite is allowed in the zones above, subject to the bylaw's rules. It needs a community sewer connection unless the lot is at least 830 m² and meets the sewage system regulation. A carriage house is permitted on lots with a single detached dwelling; it cannot be sold separately. In the rural zones only one carriage house is allowed per property, and not together with a secondary suite. Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve must also meet Agricultural Land Commission rules. ## Steps 1. Check your zone on the Property Viewer and read the bylaw and the City's bulletin. 2. Book a free pre-application meeting with the Building and Planning department. 3. Apply for a building permit and/or plumbing permit with plans that let staff check the BC Building Code rules for suites. 4. Pass the inspections. A carriage house also needs BC Housing registration, and an occupancy certificate is required before anyone occupies the new space. ## Good to know - Suite limits: one secondary suite per dwelling unit, no separate title or strata lot, and 5 m² of private outdoor amenity space. - Carriage house limits: floor area up to 135 m² in R4-L and R4-S (150 m² in rural zones). In R4 zones it is 5.0 m high and one storey where there is no lane (7.0 m and two storeys with lane access), with a 1.5 m rear setback, and no decks, balconies or roof top patios. Rural lots without municipal sewer need at least 1 ha. - No parking space is required for a suite or carriage house. - To legalize an existing suite, use the building permit process; it needs an inspection. - A business licence is needed to rent either one short-term; the 2026 licence fee for a suite or carriage house is $210 a year. See short-term-rental. - The City advises speaking with your neighbours before planning a carriage house. ## What you'll need - Completed application package from the Building Permit Applications and Forms page - Agency Agreement, if someone applies for you - For a carriage house, BC Housing registration and plans ## Official forms and pages - [Secondary Suites](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/secondary-suites) - [Carriage Houses](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/carriage-houses) - [Building Bulletins (Secondary Suite and Carriage House bulletins)](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/building-bulletins) ## Related questions - [Penticton building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit.md) - [Penticton building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit-fees.md) - [Penticton zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning-lookup.md) - [Penticton short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/secondary-suite.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/secondary-suite.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/secondary-suite.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/secondary-suite.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Secondary Suites, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/secondary-suites) (read 2026-10-29) - [Carriage Houses, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/building-permits/residential/carriage-houses) (read 2026-10-29) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 8.1 and 8.2 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendices 4 and 5 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-10-29) - [When Are Permits Required? Building Bulletin 13-01 (revised March 7, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/building-bulletins/When%20a%20permit%20is%20required%202025.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Planning and Land Use, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/planning-land-use) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: Penticton tree removal rules and permits question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/tree-removal/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/tree-removal.json" --- # Penticton tree removal rules and permits **Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property? **Short answer:** The City of Penticton has no general permit for cutting a tree on private land. But removing vegetation in the Riparian (within 30 m of a stream) or Environmental development permit areas needs a development permit first ($815 in 2026). Trees on City land cannot be cut without the Parks Supervisor's written permission. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** No fee for an ordinary private tree. A Riparian or Environmental development permit is $815 in 2026 ($864 in 2027) per lot, plus the environmental report. Fines for harming a City tree can reach $2,000 per tree. **Where:** - Phone: Parks Department, 250-490-2500 - Email: Parks Department, parks@penticton.ca - Phone: Planning Department (development permit areas), 250-490-2501 ## Key facts - **When a permit is needed:** No general permit to cut trees on private land was found. In the Riparian Development Permit Area (private land within 30 m of a stream) and the mapped Environmental Development Permit Area, removing vegetation is 'development' and needs a development permit first. - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2019-08 (consolidated October 2026), development permit areas, OCP Bylaw 2019-08, ss. 5.7.3, 5.8, Definitions](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Consolidated%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No.%202019-08%20%28October%202026%29.pdf) - Official wording: "The Riparian Development Permit Area applies to all privately-owned land located within 30 m of the high water mark or top of a stream" … "removal, alteration, disruption, or destruction of vegetation;" … "an area that has been designated under the Local Government Act as requiring issuance of a Development Permit prior to the commencement of development." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Exemptions:** In the Riparian and Environmental development permit areas, removing hazardous trees is exempt if a registered professional or ISA Certified Arborist (Wildlife/Danger Tree Assessor) reports the tree is hazardous and recommends removal. Riparian also requires environmental monitoring of the work. - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2019-08 (consolidated October 2026), development permit areas, OCP s. 5.7.4(5), s. 5.8.4(4)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Consolidated%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No.%202019-08%20%28October%202026%29.pdf) - Official wording: "The removal of hazardous and invasive trees and other species, and a report prepared by a registered professional in BC or an ISA Certified Arborist who is qualified as a Wildlife/Danger Tree Assessor has been submitted;" … "Where the only proposed development is environmentally-sensitive removal of infested, diseased, or hazardous trees" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee:** A Riparian / Environmental Assessment Development Permit (staff issuable) costs $815 in 2026 ($864 in 2027) per lot, plus the environmental report. There is no fee for a plain private-tree cut because none is required. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Development Permit Application per lot](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Riparian / Environmental Assessment Development Permit (Staff issuable) $815.00 $864.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Replacement trees:** No replanting rule for ordinary private trees. In environmental development permit areas, native trees that cannot be saved should be replaced with equivalent native trees, and the City may require financial security before the permit. City trees: equitable compensation if removed without authorization. - Source: [Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26, ss. 6, 11](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2001-26%20City%20Tree%20Protection.pdf) - Official wording: "Equitable compensation for the value of a City tree as appraised by the International" … "The Parks Division may replace any City tree that has died or been removed by" - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2019-08 (consolidated October 2026), development permit areas, OCP s. 5.8.5 E5, E10](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Consolidated%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No.%202019-08%20%28October%202026%29.pdf) - Official wording: "mitigation should include restoration and replanting with equivalent native trees" … "The applicant may be required to provide the City with financial security prior to the issuance of a Development Permit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **City trees:** No one may remove, cut, trim, injure or attach anything to a City tree unless the Parks Supervisor authorizes it in writing; tree work by a private company needs the Parks Supervisor's written permission. Planting on City land also needs written permission. Parks: 250-490-2500, parks@penticton.ca. - Source: [Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26, ss. 4, 8](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2001-26%20City%20Tree%20Protection.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall remove, excavate, destroy, cut, deface, trim, use any chemical or" … "expressly authorized in writing to do so by the Parks Supervisor" … "No person shall plant any tree on any property owned by the City without first" … "having obtained the written permission of the Parks Supervisor." - Source: [Trees, Parks General Inquiries](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/trees) - Official wording: "To report an issue involving a local park, amenity or groundskeeping, please use our Online Form. Parks Department Phone: 250-490-2500 Email: parks@penticton.ca - Heat Mapping" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Tree Bylaw: fine up to $2,000 for each City tree unlawfully cut down, removed or damaged, plus compensation. Ticket schedules for trees on a highway (road allowance): cut down or remove trees or timber on a Highway, bylaw notice $450 ($400 early, $500 late) or municipal ticket $500; damage or remove trees and plants the City planted on a Highway, $100 ($90 early, $110 late) or $100. - Source: [Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26, s. 14](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2001-26%20City%20Tree%20Protection.pdf) - Official wording: "liable to a fine and penalty not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each City tree unlawfully cut down, removed or damaged" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Highway offences](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Close, obstruct, damage, construct, alter, 10.1 $450 $400 $500" … "Cause damage to, cut down or remove 10.2 $100" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Highway offences](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "remove any part of a Highway, or cut down or remove trees or" … "Cause damage to, cut down or remove trees, grass, shrubs, 10.2 $100" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26 (City-owned trees only). For private land near streams or in environmental areas: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2019-08, development permit areas (ss. 5.7 and 5.8). - Source: [Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26, s. 1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2001-26%20City%20Tree%20Protection.pdf) - Official wording: "Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26 (2001)" - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2019-08 (consolidated October 2026), development permit areas, OCP s. 5.8](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Consolidated%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No.%202019-08%20%28October%202026%29.pdf) - Official wording: "The Environmental Development Permit Area is designated to protect important sensitive ecosystems and biological diversity" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The only tree bylaw, [Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2001-26%20City%20Tree%20Protection.pdf), covers City-owned trees, including boulevards. No permit rule for cutting a tree on private land was found. The exception is in the [Official Community Plan](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Consolidated%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No.%202019-08%20%28October%202026%29.pdf) (sections 5.7 and 5.8): in the Riparian Development Permit Area (private land within 30 m of a stream) and the mapped Environmental Development Permit Area, removing vegetation is "development" and needs a development permit first. ## Steps 1. Check on the Property Viewer, or ask Planning, whether your lot is in a development permit area. 2. If it is, apply for a Riparian / Environmental Assessment Development Permit before cutting. 3. For a tree on City land, ask the Parks Supervisor (250-490-2500) first. ## Good to know - In those two areas a hazardous tree is exempt if a registered professional or ISA Certified Arborist (Wildlife/Danger Tree Assessor) reports it is hazardous and recommends removal. Riparian areas also require environmental monitoring of the work. - Native trees that cannot be saved in environmental areas should be replaced with equivalent native trees, and the City may require financial security. - City trees: no one may remove, cut, trim, injure or attach anything to one unless the Parks Supervisor authorizes it in writing. Tree work by a private company needs that written permission, and so does planting on City land. - The Tree Bylaw sets a fine of up to $2,000 for each City tree unlawfully cut, removed or damaged, plus compensation. - Cutting trees on a highway (road allowance) is a $450 bylaw notice or a $500 municipal ticket. - New homes in R4-L and R4-S must plant one tree per dwelling unit (Zoning Bylaw s. 5.3.1). ## Official forms and pages - [Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2001-26%20City%20Tree%20Protection.pdf) - [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2019-08 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Consolidated%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No.%202019-08%20%28October%202026%29.pdf) - [Trees, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/trees) ## Related questions - [Penticton building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit.md) - [Penticton zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/tree-removal.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/tree-removal.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/tree-removal.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/tree-removal.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/tree-removal.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/tree-removal.md) ## Sources - [Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2001-26%20City%20Tree%20Protection.pdf) (read 2026-10-29) - [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2019-08 (consolidated October 2026), development permit areas (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Consolidated%20Official%20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No.%202019-08%20%28October%202026%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Trees, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/trees) (read 2026-10-29) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/tree-removal/_ --- --- title: "Penticton garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/garbage-collection.json" --- # Penticton garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** The City of Penticton collects household garbage weekly, recycling every two weeks, and yard waste every two weeks from March to December, using the contractor Waste Connections of Canada. Find your day on the City's collection scheduler. Extra garbage bags need a Tag-a-Bag sticker. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Solid waste collection fee $165 for 2026 ($171 for 2027), including a 120 L garbage cart and 240 L yard waste cart; recycling is a further $39 a year ($40 for 2027). A 240 L garbage cart is $141.40 a year extra. Tag-a-Bag sticker $2.48 each or 25 for $50. **How long:** Garbage weekly; recycling and yard waste every two weeks (yard waste March to December). **Where:** - Online: Your collection schedule and the 2026-2027 calendar (July 2026 to June 2027), https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/collection-schedule - Phone: Missed collection (Waste Connections of Canada), 250-490-3888 - Email: Missed collection (Waste Connections of Canada), csr-penticton-osoyoos@wasteconnections.com - Phone: Damaged or stolen cart (City Yards), 250-490-2500 - Email: Cart change-out requests, publicworks@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **How often:** Garbage weekly. Recycling every two weeks. Yard waste every two weeks, March to December (none in January and February). Kitchen scraps and food waste are not accepted. The City uses a contractor, Waste Connections of Canada. - Source: [Cart Program](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/cart-program) - Official wording: "Garbage is picked up weekly, and pickup of recycling and yard waste is bi-weekly." - Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/yard-waste) - Official wording: "Yard waste is collected bi-weekly throughout Penticton from March to December." … "Kitchen scraps and food waste are not accepted." - Source: [Garbage](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/garbage) - Official wording: "Garbage collection is a contracted service through Waste Connections of Canada." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Finding your day:** Use the "personal collection schedule" or Garbage Collection Scheduler on the City website, or the downloadable 2026-2027 collection calendar (July 2026 to June 2027). - Source: [Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste, About Your Collection Service](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste) - Official wording: "Access your personal collection schedule." - Source: [Collection Schedules](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/collection-schedule) - Official wording: "Calendar for July 2026 to June 2027" … "Download the 2026-2027 Collection Calendar" - Source: [Garbage](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/garbage) - Official wording: "Garbage collection is a contracted service through Waste Connections of Canada. To report a missed collection, please call them directly at 250-490-3888. ## Garbage Collection Scheduler ## Contact Us" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Carts:** Base: 120 L garbage, 240 L recycling, 240 L yard waste carts. Garbage 240 L is $141.40 a year extra; yard waste 360 L is $40.60 extra; recycling also comes in 120 L or 360 L. Email the Cart Change-Out Request form to publicworks@penticton.ca (fee applies). Damaged or stolen cart: call City Yards, 250-490-2500. (Sources differ: Administration fee: the Cart Program page says $38.25; the Fees and Charges Bylaw (consolidated October 2026) says $36.43 for 2026 and $37.52 for 2027; the bylaw is followed (not given in the value). Recycling carts can go up to 360 L or two carts at no extra charge; yard waste upsizing is in yard-waste. Damaged or stolen carts: the page says the City replaces them at no cost (call City Yards 250-490-2500), but bylaw s. 7.14 says the owner pays when theft or damage is due to neglect. Wildlife-resistant 120 L garbage cart: $106 one time.) - Source: [Cart Program](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/cart-program) - Official wording: "120 litre garbage cart (weekly pick-up)" … "240 litre recycle cart (bi-weekly pick-up)" … "240 litre yard waste cart (bi-weekly pick-up)" … "Download and fill out the form below and submit to publicworks@penticton.ca." … "| Garbage | Base Program | $141.40/year | Not available" … "| Recycle | Available | Base Program | Available" … "| Yard Waste | Available | Base Program | $40.60/year" … "Simply note the 10 digit serial number on the side of the cart and call City Yards at 250-490-2500." - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 11 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 11, Solid Waste Rates](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Garbage Cart - upgrade to a 240L Cart $141.40 $146.20" … "Cart Change Administration Fee $36.43 $37.52" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Setting carts out:** Per the bylaw, carts are at the collection point between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on collection day only, within 1 m of the road or lane, lids closed, 1 m apart and clear of obstacles. The City asks for carts out by 7 a.m. on the street (not the sidewalk), arrows pointing to the road centre, and says garbage should go out no earlier than 5 a.m. (Sources differ: Bylaw: carts at the collection point 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day only. City pages: place carts "no later than 7a.m." and leave them out until emptied; garbage not before 5 a.m. (Bear Smart). The two are not fully consistent about early placement. Lid must be firmly closed or the cart is not collected. In snow, do not place carts behind or on snow banks.) - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29, s. 7.5, 7.6](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "readily accessible for emptying and collection, between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm on the day of collection only." … "Carts must also be placed one (1.0) meter from one another or another obstacle." - Source: [Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste, Cart Reminders](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste) - Official wording: "Place carts directly on the street and off of sidewalks." - Source: [Garbage, Bear Smart Curbside Collection](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/garbage) - Official wording: "Place your garbage at the curb no earlier than 5 a.m. on collection day and remove from curbside soon after collection." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Limits and extra garbage:** Full-cart weight limits: 120 L cart 50 kg, 240 L cart 100 kg, 360 L cart 113.5 kg. Extra garbage goes in a bag with a Tag-a-Bag sticker, $2.48 each or 25 for $50; each bag at most 60 L and 25 kg (the City page says 23 kg / 50 lb). (Sources differ: Bag weight: bylaw s. 7.10.3 says 25 kg; the Garbage page says 23 kg (50 lb). Bylaw followed. The number of extra bags is not limited in the text read. Stickers are sold at City Hall, City Yards or the Community Centre. Large item collection: week of April 12-16, 2027, two items per house, each under 90 kg.) - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29, ss. 7.9, 7.10](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "120 Litres - 50 kg" … "240 Litres - 100 kg" … "360 Litres - 113.5 kg" … "Each bag of garbage or yard waste must have a volume no greater than 60 litres and weigh no more than 25 kilograms;" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 11 (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Tag a Bag - Additional Curb Side Collection bag - price per tag $2.48 $2.48" … "25 Tag a Bag Coupons $50.00 $50.00" - Source: [Garbage](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/garbage) - Official wording: "Bags must not weigh over 23kg (50lb)." … "you can purchase tag-a-bag stickers from City Hall, City Yards, or the Community Centre" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee:** Annual Solid Waste Collection fee $165 for 2026 ($171 for 2027), including a 120 L garbage cart and 240 L yard waste cart. Recycling collection (bi-weekly) is a further $39 a year ($40 for 2027), including a 240 L recycling cart. Billed with property taxes. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 11 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 11, Solid Waste Rates](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Annual Fee - Solid Waste Collection $165.00 $171.00 Includes one (1) 120L Garbage Cart and one (1) 240L Yard Waste Cart" … "Annual Fee - Recycling Collection - Bi-Weekly $39.00 $40.00 Includes one (1) 240L Recyclable Cart" … "will be billed by the City as current taxes on the property" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29 (rates in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 11) - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29, s. 1.0](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under the [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf), base carts are 120 L for garbage, 240 L for recycling and 240 L for yard waste. Kitchen scraps and food waste are not accepted, and no separate food scraps cart is described. Multi-family buildings get recycling collection only, unless approved for more. The annual fee is billed with property taxes. ## Steps 1. Find your collection day with the personal collection schedule or the 2026-2027 calendar on the City website. 2. Set out your cart at the collection point on collection day, within 1 m of the road or lane, with the lid closed, 1 m apart from other carts and clear of obstacles. 3. For extra garbage, put it in a bag with a Tag-a-Bag sticker. Stickers are sold at City Hall, City Yards or the Community Centre. 4. For a larger garbage cart or other change, email the Cart Change-Out Request form to publicworks@penticton.ca (fee applies). ## Good to know - Set-out times differ. The bylaw allows carts at the collection point from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on collection day only. The City pages ask for carts out by 7 a.m. on the street (not the sidewalk), arrows pointing to the road centre, and say garbage should go out no earlier than 5 a.m. Confirm with the City. - Full-cart weight limits: 120 L cart 50 kg; 240 L cart 100 kg; 360 L cart 113.5 kg. A lid that is not closed means the cart is not collected. - A Tag-a-Bag bag may be at most 60 L and 25 kg by the bylaw; the City page says 23 kg (50 lb). The number of extra bags is not limited in the text we read. - Missed collection: call Waste Connections of Canada, not the City. - Damaged or stolen cart: the City page says it replaces them at no cost; the bylaw says the owner pays when damage or theft is due to neglect. ## Related questions - [Penticton yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/yard-waste.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/garbage-collection.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/garbage-collection.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/garbage-collection.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/garbage-collection.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/garbage-collection.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste) (read 2026-11-05) - [Garbage, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/garbage) (read 2026-11-05) - [Collection Schedules, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/collection-schedule) (read 2026-11-05) - [Cart Program, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/cart-program) (read 2026-11-05) - [Yard Waste, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/yard-waste) (read 2026-11-05) - [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29 (PDF), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 11 (PDF) (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Penticton yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/yard-waste.json" --- # Penticton yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go? **Short answer:** In Penticton, yard waste goes in the 240 L yard waste cart, collected every two weeks from March to December (none in January and February). On unlimited weeks, extra yard waste can go out in paper bags. Extra loads can go to the Campbell Mountain Landfill. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** One 240 L cart is included in the annual solid waste fee ($165 in 2026); a 360 L cart is $40.60 a year extra and a second 240 L cart $81.20. Landfill: free up to 500 kg, then $75 on the portion above 500 kg. **How long:** Every two weeks, March to December. No collection in January and February. **Where:** - Phone: Missed collection (Waste Connections of Canada), 250-490-3888 - Phone: Public Works, 250-490-2500 - Email: Public Works, publicworks@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** Yes. A 240 L yard waste cart is collected every two weeks from March to December (none in January and February). Plants, grass trimmings and tree trimmings are accepted. On designated unlimited weeks, extra yard waste can be put out in paper bags; the bylaw says three such weeks a year. - Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/yard-waste) - Official wording: "Yard waste is collected bi-weekly throughout Penticton from March to December." … "Yard waste collection includes organics such as plants, grass trimmings and tree trimmings from residential dwellings." - Source: [Collection Schedules](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/collection-schedule) - Official wording: "During the months of January and February there is no yard waste collection" - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29, s. 6.5](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Unlimited quantities of Yard and Garden Waste can be placed at the curb on designated unlimited Yard and Garden Waste collection days 3 times per year as advertised by the City." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to set it out:** In the cart: loose, not bagged or bundled; prunings up to 7.5 cm thick and 1 m long. On unlimited weeks: extra yard waste in kraft paper bags or containers marked yard waste, branches bundled with string or twine no more than 3 ft long, 3 in. thick and 50 lb; no plastic bags. - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29, ss. 6.3, 6.4](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "tree prunings up to 7.5 cm in diameter and 1 meter in length." … "All Yard and Garden Waste is to be placed loosely in the Yard Waste Cart, and bagging or bundling of Yard and Garden Waste with string, ties or tape is not permitted." - Source: [Yard Waste, Unlimited Yard Waste - Fall 2026](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/yard-waste) - Official wording: "Bundle branches using string or twine, and ensure the prunings are no more than 3 feet in length, 3 inches in diameter and 50 pounds in weight." … "Yard waste contained in plastic bags will not be accepted." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Drop-off:** Campbell Mountain Landfill, run by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. March to November: open 7 days a week including statutory holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. December to February: Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays and statutory holidays. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Family Day. - Source: [Permits (Alternatives to Burning)](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) - Official wording: "Campbell Mountain Landfill: There is no charge to take prunings and yard waste to the landfill for loads weighing less than 500 kg." - Source: [RDOS Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3128, 2026, Section 6, Section 6, RDOS Administered Landfills](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/assets/Uploads/BL3128-Landfill-fees-May-1-2028.pdf) - Official wording: "SITE means, where applicable, the Campbell Mountain Landfill (CML), the Okanagan Falls Landfill (OFL), the Keremeos Landfill (KL) or" - Source: [Campbell Mountain Landfill, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Campbell Mountain Landfill, Hours of Operation](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/solid-waste/landfills/campbell-mountain/) - Official wording: "Open 7 days a week, including Statutory Holidays" … "Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays & Statutory Holidays" … "Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Family Day" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Cost:** Curbside: one 240 L yard waste cart is included in the annual solid waste fee ($165 in 2026); a 360 L cart is $40.60 a year extra and a second 240 L cart $81.20 extra. Landfill: yard waste free up to 500 kg, $75 charged on the portion above 500 kg, and tree stumps $75. Loads of only chipped yard waste, grass or leaves have no charge. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 11 (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Annual Fee - Solid Waste Collection $165.00 $171.00 Includes one (1) 120L Garbage Cart and one (1) 240L Yard Waste Cart" … "Yard Waste Cart - upgrade to 360L Cart $40.60 $42.00" … "Yard Waste Cart - upgrade to two (2) 240L Carts $81.20 $84.00" - Source: [RDOS Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3128, 2026, Section 6](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/assets/Uploads/BL3128-Landfill-fees-May-1-2028.pdf) - Official wording: "Yard Waste $0.00 up to $0.00 up to $0.00 up to $0.00 up to" … "YARD WASTE - $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $6.00 RECYCLABLE TREE STUMPS" … "contain ONLY chipped yard waste, grass, and/or leaves." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Not accepted:** Liquids; food and kitchen waste (fats, meat, bones, peels, coffee grounds, tea bags); loose soil and rocks; garbage; plastics or synthetic fibres; wood or limbs over 7.5 cm thick or 1 m long; pet and animal waste; special waste. The City also says no plastic bags, tissues, hoses or plastic pots. Land clearing waste such as stumps is not yard waste. - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29, s. 6.6](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "wood or tree limbs over 7.5 cm diameter or 1.0 meter in length" … "human or animal or pet excrement" … "does not include Land Clearing Waste;" - Source: [Yard Waste](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/yard-waste) - Official wording: "Kitchen scraps and food waste are not accepted. Remember to keep plastic bags, pet waste, tissues and garden materials including hoses and plastic pots out of your bin." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29 (Part 6, Residential Collection - Yard and Garden Waste) - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29, s. 1.0](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The City of Penticton collects yard waste from houses with curbside service under the [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf). Plants, grass trimmings and tree trimmings are accepted. On designated unlimited weeks, extra yard waste can go out in paper bags; the bylaw says three such weeks a year. Fall 2026 unlimited weeks are November 2 to 6 and November 30 to December 4. ## Steps 1. In the cart: put yard waste in loose, not bagged or bundled. Prunings must be up to 7.5 cm thick and 1 m long. 2. On unlimited weeks: put extra yard waste in kraft paper bags or containers marked "yard waste". Bundle branches with string or twine, no more than 3 ft long, 3 in. thick and 50 lb. No plastic bags. 3. Keep 1 m (3 ft) clear around carts. Outside unlimited weeks, extra bags need a Tag-a-Bag sticker. ## Good to know - Not accepted: liquids; food and kitchen waste; loose soil and rocks; garbage; plastics or synthetic fibres; wood or limbs over 7.5 cm thick or 1 m long; pet and animal waste; special waste. The City also says no tissues, hoses or plastic pots. Land clearing waste such as stumps is not yard waste. - Drop-off: the Campbell Mountain Landfill is run by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. From March to November it is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. From December to February it is open Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays and statutory holidays. It is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Family Day. - Landfill yard waste is free up to 500 kg, then $75 on the portion above 500 kg ($6 minimum for loads over 500 kg); tree stumps are $75. Loads of only chipped yard waste, grass or leaves have no charge. - For 2027, a 360 L cart is $42 and two 240 L carts are $84. ## Related questions - [Penticton garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/garbage-collection.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/yard-waste.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/yard-waste.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/yard-waste.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/yard-waste.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/yard-waste.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Yard Waste, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/yard-waste) (read 2026-11-05) - [Collection Schedules, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/collection-schedule) (read 2026-11-05) - [Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29 (PDF), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2016-29%20Solid%20Waste%20Collection%20and%20Recyclable%20Materials%20Disposal%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 11 (PDF) (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [RDOS Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3128, 2026, Section 6 (PDF)](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/assets/Uploads/BL3128-Landfill-fees-May-1-2028.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Campbell Mountain Landfill, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/solid-waste/landfills/campbell-mountain/) (read 2026-11-05) - [Permits (Alternatives to Burning), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: Penticton watering restrictions question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Water, sewer, roads and snow owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/water-restrictions/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/water-restrictions.json" --- # Penticton watering restrictions **Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions? **Short answer:** Penticton sets watering restrictions in four stages, depending on water supply. Stage 1 normally applies May 1 to August 31. The stage changes, so check the City's Water Restrictions page for the current stage and your watering days before you water. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice, first / second offence: Stage 1 $25 / $50; Stage 2 $50 / $100; Stage 3 $100 / $200; Stage 4 $200 / $400. Continuing offence $500. **Where:** - Phone: Water Treatment Plant (watering permits, questions), 250-490-2500 - Email: Public Works, publicworks@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **When restrictions apply:** The City's Designated Officer sets four stages when supply is short. Stage 1 (normal) typically applies May 1 to August 31 each year. Stage 2 cuts use by 20%, Stage 3 by 50%, and Stage 4 prohibits all lawn and garden watering with City water. - Source: [Water Restrictions, Water Restriction Stages](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/water-waste-water/water/water-restrictions) - Official wording: "Penticton is typically in Stage 1 Normal water restrictions from May 1 - August 31 every year" … "Total water usage must be reduced by 20%." - Source: [Irrigation, Sewer and Water Bylaw No. 2005-02 (consolidated September 2020), s. 19(1)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202005-02%20Irrigaton-Sewer%20and%20Water%20Bylaw%20-%20consolidated%20September%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "The Designated Officer has the right to impose" … "Total water usage must be 50% less than used during the normal restriction period." … "Use of City of Penticton supplied water for all forms of lawn and garden watering is prohibited." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Sprinkling schedule:** Stage 1: odd addresses Tue, Thu, Sat; even Wed, Fri, Sun; none Monday. Stage 2: odd Tue, Sat; even Wed, Sun. Stage 3, one day a week: bylaw says odd Sat, even Sun; City page says odd Tue, even Wed. Automatic systems 12:01 to 6 a.m.; sprinklers 6 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. Stage 4: none. (Sources differ: Stage 3 day: the bylaw (s. 19(1)(c), 2020 consolidation) says Saturday only for odd and Sunday only for even addresses; the City Water Restrictions page says Tuesday only for odd and Wednesday only for even. Value gives "one day a week" and does not choose. Stage 1 and 2 days and times agree between bylaw and web page. Townhouses and condominiums use the street address; only RSM (mobile home park) properties use the unit number. Stage 4 web page: outdoor water use prohibited.) - Source: [Irrigation, Sewer and Water Bylaw No. 2005-02 (consolidated September 2020), s. 19(1)(a), (b), (c)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202005-02%20Irrigaton-Sewer%20and%20Water%20Bylaw%20-%20consolidated%20September%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "Odd numbered Street addresses may irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only." … "Odd numbered Street addresses may irrigate on Tuesday and Saturday only. Even numbered Street addresses may irrigate on Wednesday and Sunday only." … "Manual Irrigation may occur between 0600 and 1000 and 1800 and 2200 hours only on the designated day." … "Odd numbered Street addresses may irrigate on Saturday only. Even numbered Street addresses may irrigate on Sunday only." … "Odd numbered Street addresses may irrigate on Saturday only." … "Even numbered Street addresses may irrigate on Sunday only." - Source: [Water Restrictions, Water Restriction Stages](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/water-waste-water/water/water-restrictions) - Official wording: "Even numbered street addresses may irrigate on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday only." … "No watering on Mondays." … "Automatic irrigation systems can be programmed to run between 12:01am - 6am on designated days." … "Under Stage 3, watering is only allowed one day a week" … "Odd-numbered addresses • Tuesday only" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Allowed at any time:** Hand watering with a handheld hose, watering can or bucket is allowed at any time in Stages 1 to 3, if you hold the hose and control the flow. Vegetable gardens watered by hand are not restricted unless Stage 4 is in effect, though less water is advised in Stages 2 and 3. - Source: [Water Restrictions, Restriction Exceptions](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/water-waste-water/water/water-restrictions) - Official wording: "Hand watering using a hose, watering can or bucket is permitted at any time during Stages 1 through 3." … "Water restrictions do not apply to this unless Stage 4 is in effect." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **New lawns:** You can apply to the City for a permit to water new sod or a newly seeded lawn outside the restrictions. The bylaw lets the Designated Officer issue it for 21 days; the permit, issue date and end date must be displayed on the front lawn. Contact the Water Treatment Plant, 250-490-2500, publicworks@penticton.ca. - Source: [Irrigation, Sewer and Water Bylaw No. 2005-02 (consolidated September 2020), s. 19(2)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202005-02%20Irrigaton-Sewer%20and%20Water%20Bylaw%20-%20consolidated%20September%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "may issue a permit for the applicant to water outside of the use restrictions for a period of 21 days" … "The permit, date of issue and ending date must be prominently displayed on the front lawn." - Source: [Water Restrictions, Restriction Exceptions](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/water-waste-water/water/water-restrictions) - Official wording: "Please contact the Water Treatment Plant to request this." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice, first / second offence: Stage 1 $25 / $50; Stage 2 $50 / $100; Stage 3 $100 / $200; Stage 4 $200 / $400. Continuing offence: $500 (bylaw: for each day it continues). The same amounts appear in the municipal ticket schedule. (Sources differ: Continuing offence: the bylaw says a fine "not less than $500.00 for each day"; the City Water Restrictions page says "up to $500 per day". The schedules list $500. Early-payment amounts are about 10% lower (for example $45 for a $50 fine). Failing to follow other water restrictions (car washing, pool filling; ss. 12, 13) is $25.) - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 15](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Stage 1 treated water use restrictions. First offence: $25.00 $22.50 $27.50 Yes Second offence: $50.00 $45.00 $55.00 No Continuing: $500.00 $450.00 $550.00 No" … "Stage 2 treated water use restrictions. First offence: $50.00 $45.00 $55.00 Yes Second offence: $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 No Continuing: $500.00 $450.00 $550.00 No" … "Stage 3 treated water use restrictions. First offence: $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 Yes Second offence: $200.00 $180.00 $220.00 No" … "Stage 4 treated water use restrictions. First offence: $200.00 $180.00 $220.00 Yes Second offence: $400.00 $360.00 $440.00 No" - Source: [Irrigation, Sewer and Water Bylaw No. 2005-02 (consolidated September 2020), s. 19(3)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202005-02%20Irrigaton-Sewer%20and%20Water%20Bylaw%20-%20consolidated%20September%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "to a fine not less than $500.00 for each day the offence is continued" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Irrigation, Sewer and Water Bylaw No. 2005-02, s. 19 (consolidated September 2020) - Source: [Irrigation, Sewer and Water Bylaw No. 2005-02 (consolidated September 2020), Title](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202005-02%20Irrigaton-Sewer%20and%20Water%20Bylaw%20-%20consolidated%20September%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "IRRIGATION, SEWER AND WATER BYLAW NO. 2005-02" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under the [Irrigation, Sewer and Water Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202005-02%20Irrigaton-Sewer%20and%20Water%20Bylaw%20-%20consolidated%20September%202020.pdf) (s. 19), the City's Designated Officer sets the stage when supply is short. Stage 1 (normal) typically applies May 1 to August 31 each year. Stage 2 cuts use by 20%, Stage 3 by 50%, and Stage 4 prohibits all lawn and garden watering with City water. The stage in effect changes with conditions; the City's Water Restrictions page shows the current one. ## Watering days by stage Odd and even refer to your street address number. Townhouses and condominiums use the street address; only RSM (mobile home park) properties use the unit number. - Stage 1: odd addresses Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; even Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. None on Monday. - Stage 2: odd Tuesday and Saturday; even Wednesday and Sunday. - Stage 3, one day a week: the bylaw says odd Saturday, even Sunday; the City page says odd Tuesday, even Wednesday. Check which applies with the City. - Stage 4: none. - Times: automatic systems 12:01 to 6 a.m.; sprinklers 6 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. ## Good to know - Hand watering with a hose you hold, a watering can or a bucket is allowed at any time in Stages 1 to 3. Hand-watered vegetable gardens are not restricted unless Stage 4 is in effect. - For new sod or a newly seeded lawn, apply to the City for a permit to water outside the restrictions. The bylaw lets the Designated Officer issue it for 21 days, and it must be displayed on the front lawn. Contact the Water Treatment Plant at 250-490-2500 or publicworks@penticton.ca. No fee is stated. - The continuing-offence fine is $500 a day by the bylaw ("not less than"); the City page says "up to $500 per day". Other water offences (car washing, pool filling) are $25. - Reclaimed water used on parks and fields is not treated drinking water. ## Official forms and pages - [Water Restrictions (check the current stage)](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/water-waste-water/water/water-restrictions) - [Irrigation, Sewer and Water Bylaw No. 2005-02 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202005-02%20Irrigaton-Sewer%20and%20Water%20Bylaw%20-%20consolidated%20September%202020.pdf) ## The same question elsewhere - [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/water-restrictions.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/water-restrictions.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/water-restrictions.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/water-restrictions.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/water-restrictions.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/water-restrictions.md) ## Sources - [Water Restrictions, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/water-waste-water/water/water-restrictions) (read 2026-11-05) - [Irrigation, Sewer and Water Bylaw No. 2005-02 (PDF) (consolidated September 2020), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202005-02%20Irrigaton-Sewer%20and%20Water%20Bylaw%20-%20consolidated%20September%202020.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/water-restrictions/_ --- --- title: "Penticton dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-licence.json" --- # Penticton dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** A dog older than three months that lives in Penticton for more than 30 days needs a City of Penticton licence. In 2026 it costs $70, or $35 if the dog is spayed or neutered. Buy it at City Hall or at the animal shelter; renew online. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** 2026: $70 not spayed or neutered; $35 spayed or neutered. Dog brought into the City after June 30: 50% off. Late renewal: extra $10. Replacement tag $11.30. Service, guide or RCMP dog with certification: no charge (Fees and Charges Bylaw). **How long:** The City page says licences and tags expire December 31 each year and renewal notices go out in early November. **Where:** - In person: City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9 (250-490-2400) - In person: Animal shelter (by appointment), 2330 Dartmouth Drive, Penticton (250-492-3801) - Online: Pay or renew online, https://online.penticton.ca/TDNL/ecom/Welcome.aspx?t=dogs (Renewals need the account number and access code from your renewal notice.) - Email: Animal Care and Control, dogs@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. A licence is required for a dog older than three months if you live in Penticton for more than 30 days. - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://www.penticton.ca/dog-licences) - Official wording: "dog licences are required if you live in the city for more than 30 days and your pet is older than three months old" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Issued by:** The City of Penticton. Sold at City Hall (171 Main St.) or at the City Animal Shelter, 2330 Dartmouth Drive. - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://www.penticton.ca/dog-licences) - Official wording: "Licences can be purchased at City Hall, 171 Main St." … "Animal Shelter Facility located at 2330 Dartmouth Drive" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $35 a year (2026), with proof of spaying or neutering from a veterinarian or a sworn declaration. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 Animal Control (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 2, Animal Control](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Spayed or Neutered Dog (where proof from a veterinarian or sworn declaration is provided) $35.00 $35.00" - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page, fee table](https://www.penticton.ca/dog-licences) - Official wording: "Neutered or Spayed | $35.00 | $35.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $70 a year (2026). - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 Animal Control (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 2, Animal Control](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Unspayed or Unneutered Dog** $70.00 $70.00" - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page, fee table](https://www.penticton.ca/dog-licences) - Official wording: "Not Neutered or Spayed | $70.00 | $70.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other fees and discounts:** Dog brought into the City after June 30: 50% off the licence fee. Late renewal: extra $10. Replacement tag: $11.30 (same if you hold a current licence from another BC local government). Service, guide or RCMP dog with certification: no charge. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 Animal Control (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 2, Animal Control](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Licence fees for new dogs brought into the City after June 30th" … "Renewal Late Charge (paid after January 31st)" … "Additional $10 to Additional $10 to" … "Replacement for lost or damaged tag $11.30 $11.50" … "Service, Guide or RCMP Dog (where certification is provided) No Charge No Charge" - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page, fee table](https://www.penticton.ca/dog-licences) - Official wording: "Replacement Tag | $11.00 | $11.30" … "Late fee applied for all renewal tags purchased after the renewal due date | $10.00 | $10.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Renewal:** The City page says licences and tags expire December 31 each year and renewal notices go out in early November. The Fees and Charges Bylaw says the annual renewal is due January 31 and adds $10 if paid after that. (Sources differ: City page: expire Dec. 31, renewal notice early November. Fees bylaw: renewal due January 31, late charge after January 31. The two can be read together (expiry Dec. 31, fee due by Jan. 31) but the documents do not say so; the Animal Control Bylaw itself could not be read.) - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://www.penticton.ca/dog-licences) - Official wording: "Licences and tags expire on Dec. 31 each year" … "Renewal notices are issued annually in the beginning of November" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 Animal Control (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 2, Animal Control](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Annual Licence Fee Renewal due January 31st of each year" … "Renewal Late Charge (paid after January 31st)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to get one:** In person at City Hall (250-490-2400) or by appointment at the Animal Shelter, 2330 Dartmouth Drive (250-492-3801). Renewals can be paid online using the account number and access code on the renewal notice. Pay by cash, cheque, debit or credit card. - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://www.penticton.ca/dog-licences) - Official wording: "Dog licences can be purchased through City Hall in person (250-490-2400) or by appointment at the Animal Shelter Facility (250-492-3801)." … "Dog licence renewals can be paid online through the City" … "Payment can be made by cash, cheque, debit, and credit card (Visa & Mastercard - fee applies)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice for failing to licence a dog (s. 8.1): $200 ($190 if paid within 14 days, $210 if paid late). Municipal ticket: $400. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Fail to licence 8.1 $200.00 $190.00 $210.00 Yes" - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Fail to licence 8.1 $400.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02" - Source: [Animal Services, Dog Owner Responsibilities](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) - Official wording: "The Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021- 02 requires you to have your dog licenced" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 ([PDF](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-02%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf)) is the City's dog bylaw. The City's Dog Licences page says a licence is required if you live in the city for more than 30 days and your dog is older than three months. The bylaw itself is a scanned image that could not be read, so check details with Animal Care and Control. ## Steps 1. Get proof of spaying or neutering from a veterinarian, or a sworn declaration, if you want the $35 fee. If you give proof after buying, the difference is credited. 2. Buy the licence at City Hall, or book an appointment at the animal shelter, 2330 Dartmouth Drive. 3. Each year, renew online with the account number and access code on your renewal notice. You can pay by cash, cheque, debit or credit card (Visa and Mastercard, fee applies). ## Good to know - The two official sources differ on timing. The City page says licences expire December 31; the [Fees and Charges Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) says the annual renewal is due January 31 and adds $10 after that. Confirm with Animal Care and Control. - The replacement tag is the same $11.30 if you hold a current licence from another BC local government. - Not licensing a dog: a bylaw notice is $200 ($190 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $400. Not putting the tag on the dog: a bylaw notice is $100; a municipal ticket is $200. - Guard dogs and designated dogs cost more (see the dangerous dogs answer). ## What you'll need - Proof of spay or neuter from a veterinarian, or a sworn declaration, for the lower fee - Certification for a service, guide or RCMP dog to get the no-charge licence ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Licences page](https://www.penticton.ca/dog-licences) ## Related questions - [Penticton dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/how-many-pets.md) - [Penticton rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dangerous-dogs.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dog-licence.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/dog-licence.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-licence.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/dog-licence.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Dog Licences, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/dog-licences) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 Animal Control (PDF) (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Animal Services, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Penticton dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # Penticton dog leash rules and off-leash areas **Question:** Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules? **Short answer:** In Penticton a dog must be on a leash no longer than 2 metres (6 feet), held by the owner, unless it is in a designated off-leash area or on private property. The City lists fenced dog parks and off-leash beaches. Leash-optional zones were a 2024 pilot; confirm they still run. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Dog at large: bylaw notice $100, municipal ticket $200. Fail to control a dog: bylaw notice $100, municipal ticket $200. **Where:** - Phone: Animal Care and Control, 250-492-3801 - Email: Animal Care and Control, dogs@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** A dog must be on a leash held by the owner, attached to the dog, unless it is in a designated off-leash dog park or on private property. - Source: [Animal Services, Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) - Official wording: "unless your dog is within a designated off-leash dog park or on private property, all dogs must be on a leash" … "The leash must be attached to the dog and be held by the owner." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Maximum leash length:** A fixed total length of not more than 2 metres (6 feet). - Source: [Animal Services, Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) - Official wording: "a fixed total length of not more than 2 metres (6 feet)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Off-leash areas:** Fenced dog parks: City Yards, Water Treatment Plant, Ellis Creek Park. Dog beaches: Okanagan Lake Park, Three Mile Beach (South Beach), Skaha Lake on Lakeside Road. Leash-optional zones at Riverside Park, Skaha Lake Park and the Water Treatment Plant entrance were a pilot the City page dates March 1 to August 31, 2024; confirm current status. - Source: [Off-Leash Dog Parks & Beaches](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/dogs-parks) - Official wording: "Okanagan Lake Park Dog Beach" … "Three Mile Beach" … "City Yards – 2088 Dartmouth Road" … "Ellis Creek Park – 100 Industrial Place" … "Riverside Park Well-behaved dogs are welcome" … "Skaha Lake Park (Two Locations)" … "Water Treatment Plant Entrance" … "The pathway along the Creek to the off-leash area is part of the City’s leash-optional pilot program running from March 1 through to August 31, 2024." … "Feb. 15, 2024: City launches six-month pilot project of five new dog leash-optional areas" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Places dogs are not allowed:** Sports fields, cemeteries, beaches (except where designated), school property and near children's playgrounds. - Source: [Off-Leash Dog Parks & Beaches, Dogs in Parks intro](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/dogs-parks) - Official wording: "Dogs are not allowed on sports fields, cemeteries, beaches (except where designated), school property or near children's playgrounds." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Cleaning up:** The owner must immediately remove and dispose of dog waste in a sanitary manner whenever the dog is away from home. - Source: [Animal Services, Don't Forget! / Dog Owner Responsibilities](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) - Official wording: "Every owner shall, at all times when your animal is away from your home, immediately remove and dispose of dog waste in a sanitary manner." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Animal at large (s. 7.2): bylaw notice $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days, $110 late); municipal ticket $200. Fail to control dog (s. 16.1(a)): bylaw notice $100; municipal ticket $200. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Animal at large 7.2 $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 Yes" … "Fail to control dog 16.1(a) $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 Yes" - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Animal at large 7.2 $200.00" … "Fail to control dog 16.1(a) $200.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02" - Source: [Off-Leash Dog Parks & Beaches, Important Safety & Bylaw Requirements](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/dogs-parks) - Official wording: "In accordance to the Animal Control Bylaw Section 16" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The City's Animal Services page, based on [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-02%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf), says a dog must be on a leash held by the owner and attached to the dog, with a fixed total length of not more than 2 metres (6 feet). The exceptions are a designated off-leash dog park and private property. The bylaw itself is a scanned image that could not be read. ## Off-leash places listed by the City - Fenced dog parks: City Yards, Water Treatment Plant, Ellis Creek Park. - Dog beaches: Okanagan Lake Park, Three Mile Beach (South Beach boating area, not the swimming beach) and Skaha Lake on Lakeside Road. - Leash-optional zones at Riverside Park, Skaha Lake Park and the Water Treatment Plant entrance. The City page dates this as a pilot from March 1 to August 31, 2024 and no page says it continued, so confirm the current status with Animal Care and Control before letting a dog off leash there. ## Good to know - In the fenced areas no one may have custody of more than 3 dogs; no biting or dangerous dogs, no dogs in heat, no unattended dogs. - Dogs are not allowed on sports fields, cemeteries, beaches (except where designated), school property or near children's playgrounds. - Pick up after your dog immediately whenever it is away from home. The City page cites a $100 fine; the schedules show a bylaw notice of $100 and a municipal ticket of $200. - Dog in a prohibited area: bylaw notice $100, municipal ticket $200. Failing to leash and remove a dog from an off-leash area: $200 notice, $400 ticket. ## Official forms and pages - [Dogs in Parks, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/dogs-parks) - [Animal Services page](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) ## Related questions - [Penticton dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-licence.md) - [Penticton rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dangerous-dogs.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/how-many-pets.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dog-leash-rules.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Off-Leash Dog Parks & Beaches, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/dogs-parks) (read 2026-11-05) - [Animal Services, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: Penticton rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Penticton rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs? **Short answer:** Penticton's Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 has rules for guard, aggressive, biting and dangerous dogs, with higher licence fees. No readable City page says how a dog is declared dangerous, because the bylaw is a scanned image. Ask Animal Care and Control at 250-492-3801. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Annual licence (2026): designated aggressive dog $107; designated biting dog $214; designated dangerous dog $535; guard dog $107. **Where:** - Phone: Animal Care and Control, 250-492-3801 - Email: Animal Care and Control, dogs@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** Not confirmed. Penticton's Animal Control Bylaw is a scanned image that could not be read. - **Rules for owners:** The ticket schedules show the duties: aggressive, biting and dangerous dogs must be properly leashed and not at large; a dangerous dog needs a warning sign and an enclosure; muzzles apply to biting and dangerous dogs and to aggressive dogs in off-leash areas; permanent identification and a photo are required; an owner must notify if a dangerous dog is at large or changes. - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Aggressive dog not muzzled in off-leash area" … "Biting dog not muzzled" … "Dangerous dog not muzzled" … "Dangerous dog warning sign not posted" … "Dangerous dog not in enclosure" … "Dangerous dog without permanent identification" … "Fail to notify of dangerous dog at large" - Source: [Off-Leash Dog Parks & Beaches, Fenced dog parks](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/dogs-parks) - Official wording: "No biting or dangerous dogs allowed in this area." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Licence fee:** Annual dog licence (2026): designated aggressive dog $107; designated biting dog $214; designated dangerous dog $535. Guard dog $107. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 Animal Control (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 2, Animal Control](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Designated Aggressive Dog $107.00 $107.00" … "Designated Biting Dog $214.00 $214.00" … "Designated Dangerous Dog $535.00 $535.00" … "Guard Dog $107.00 $107.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to report:** Call Animal Care & Control at 250-492-3801 or email dogs@penticton.ca; for non-emergencies after hours use the City online form. Give your name, contact details, the address, your relationship to the property or person, and details. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. (Sources differ: Hours conflict: Animal Services page says Animal Control hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday (closed holidays); the Contact Animal Care & Control page says Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed holidays. Dogs in Parks page: if the issue needs immediate attention or a dog is missing, phone 250-492-3801. For wildlife and public safety concerns the page says call Conservation Officers at 1-877-952-7277. No page says how to report a bite specifically.) - Source: [Animal Services, Report an Issue](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) - Official wording: "Phone: 250-492-3801 Email: dogs@penticton.ca" … "Anonymous complaints are not accepted." - Source: [Contact Animal Care & Control, Report an Issue](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/contact-animal-care-control) - Official wording: "To report a non-emergency issue after hours, you can fill out our online form." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice / municipal ticket: aggressive dog improperly leashed or at large $300 / $600; biting dog at large $450 / $900; dangerous dog at large $475 / $950; not in enclosure $450 / $900; no warning sign $150 / $300. Any animal biting a person or animal, or causing minor injury, $300 / $600; serious injury $475 / $950. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Aggressive dog at large 9.2(b) $300.00 $275.00 $325.00 Yes" … "Dangerous dog at large 11.2(b) $475.00 $450.00 $500.00 Yes" … "Dangerous dog warning 11.2(e) $150.00 $140.00 $160.00 Yes" … "Cause serious injury to a 7.4(d) $475.00 $450.00 $500.00 No" … "Bite a person or animal" … "Cause serious injury to a" … "Dangerous dog warning" - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Aggressive dog at large 9.2(b) $600.00" … "Biting dog at large 10.2(b) $900.00" … "Dangerous dog at large 11.2(b) $950.00" … "Dangerous dog not in enclosure 11.2(f) $900.00" … "Dangerous dog warning sign not posted 11.2(e) $300.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-02%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf) has sections on aggressive, biting, dangerous and guard dogs. The bylaw is a scanned image that could not be read, and no City web page gives the definitions or says who declares a dog dangerous. Ask Animal Care and Control. ## What the ticket schedules show The offence titles in the City's ticket schedules point to these duties. Details such as enclosure standards and muzzle type are not known. - Aggressive, biting and dangerous dogs must be properly leashed and not at large. - A dangerous dog needs a warning sign and an enclosure. - Muzzles apply to biting and dangerous dogs, and to aggressive dogs in off-leash areas. - Permanent identification and a photo are required. - An owner must notify the City if a dangerous dog is at large or changes. ## Good to know - Each line below is a bylaw notice / municipal ticket. Aggressive dog improperly leashed or at large: $300 / $600. Biting dog at large: $450 / $900. Dangerous dog at large: $475 / $950. Dangerous dog not in an enclosure: $450 / $900. No warning sign: $150 / $300. - A bite or minor injury caused by any animal: $300 / $600; serious injury: $475 / $950. - To report a dog, call 250-492-3801 or email dogs@penticton.ca; for non-emergencies after hours use the City online form. Give your name, contact details, the address and details. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. - The two City pages give different Animal Control hours (Monday to Saturday, or Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.); phone to confirm. - Impound fees for a licensed designated dog: aggressive or guard $205, biting $305, dangerous $505. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 (PDF, scanned image)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-02%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf) - [Animal Services page](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) ## Related questions - [Penticton dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Penticton dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-licence.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/dangerous-dogs.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Animal Services, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) (read 2026-11-05) - [Contact Animal Care & Control, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/contact-animal-care-control) (read 2026-11-05) - [Off-Leash Dog Parks & Beaches, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/dogs-parks) (read 2026-11-05) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 Animal Control (PDF) (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Penticton question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in Penticton **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep? **Short answer:** Penticton's Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 has a rule against keeping excessive companion animals, but no readable City page or bylaw states the number of dogs or cats. The bylaw is a scanned image. Ask Animal Care and Control at 250-492-3801. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Where:** - Phone: Animal Care and Control, 250-492-3801 - Email: Animal Care and Control, dogs@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** Not confirmed. Penticton's Animal Control Bylaw is a scanned image that could not be read. - **Cats allowed:** Not confirmed. Penticton's Animal Control Bylaw is a scanned image that could not be read. - **Other animal limits:** Bees: no more than 2 beehives on a parcel under 1,000 m², 4 on a parcel of 1,000 to 2,000 m², 6 on a parcel over 2,000 m². Bees only on properties with a single detached dwelling, with a beekeeping permit. - Source: [Beekeeping, Where Beekeeping is Allowed](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/beekeeping) - Official wording: "Two beehives on a parcel of less than 1,000 square metres (0.25 acres)" … "Four beehives on a parcel that is between 1,000 square metres" … "Six beehives on a parcel that is over 2,000 square metres" … "Bees may only be kept on properties with a single detached dwelling." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Exceptions:** A commercial kennel needs a business licence. The kennel limit and any exception for young animals are not stated in the documents that could be read. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 Animal Control (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 2, Other Permits](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Commercial Kennel Operation Permit" - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Fail to obtain a business licence for commercial 24.1(a) $600.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Keeping of excessive companion animals (s. 5.1): bylaw notice $200 ($175 if paid within 14 days, $225 late); municipal ticket $400. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Keeping of excessive 5.1 $200.00 $175.00 $225.00 Yes" - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Keeping of excessive companion animals 5.1 $400.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The City of Penticton's ticket schedules list an offence called "keeping of excessive companion animals" (section 5.1 of [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-02%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf)). The bylaw is a scanned image with no readable text, and no City web page states a limit on dogs or cats per home. So this page cannot give a number. ## Steps 1. Call Animal Care and Control at 250-492-3801 or email dogs@penticton.ca and ask for the limit for your type of home. 2. Licence every dog older than three months (see the dog licence answer). ## Good to know - Excessive companion animals: a bylaw notice is $200 ($175 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $400. - Keeping a prohibited animal: a bylaw notice is $450; a municipal ticket is $900. - A commercial kennel needs a business licence. The kennel limit is not stated in the documents that could be read. - The only dog number the City states is for off-leash areas: no more than 3 dogs per person. - Bees: 2 hives on a parcel under 1,000 m², 4 on 1,000 to 2,000 m², 6 over 2,000 m², with a beekeeping permit. Hens need a permit; see the backyard chickens answer. - Spayed or neutered cats may roam free with a collar, microchip or tattoo, according to the Animal Services page. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 (PDF, scanned image)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-02%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [Penticton dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-licence.md) - [Penticton backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/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) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/how-many-pets.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/how-many-pets.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/how-many-pets.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/how-many-pets.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [Animal Services, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) (read 2026-11-05) - [Off-Leash Dog Parks & Beaches, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/parks/dogs-parks) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Beekeeping, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/beekeeping) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 Animal Control (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: Penticton backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Penticton backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock? **Short answer:** In Penticton you need a City hen permit ($50, one time) before hens arrive, and an Animal Control Officer inspects the coop. Hens are for properties with one single detached dwelling. The hen limit, rooster rules and other livestock rules are not stated in any readable document. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Hen permit $50 one time; beekeeping permit $50 one time (Fees and Charges Bylaw, Appendix 2). **Where:** - Phone: Animal Care and Control, 250-492-3801 - Email: Animal Care and Control, dogs@penticton.ca - In person: Animal Shelter, 2330 Dartmouth Drive, Penticton ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** Yes, with a hen permit issued before any hens arrive. Under the Zoning Bylaw, urban hens are restricted to properties with one single detached dwelling. - Source: [Backyard Chickens](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/backyard-chickens) - Official wording: "Anyone who keeps hens on their property must apply for a hen permit, which must be issued prior to any hens arriving on your property." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), s. 7.7.1 Urban Hens](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "Urban hens are restricted to properties with one single detached dwelling." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Most hens:** Not confirmed. The Animal Control Bylaw is a scanned image that could not be read. - **Roosters:** Not confirmed. The Animal Control Bylaw is a scanned image that could not be read. - **Coop rules:** The coop must pass an on-site inspection by an Animal Control Officer before a permit is approved. - Source: [Hen Permit Application](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/city-services/bylaws/Hen%20Permit%20Application.pdf) - Official wording: "No permit will be approved without an onsite inspection of the chicken coop by an Animal Control Officer." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permit or registration:** A hen permit is required before hens arrive. Apply on the City form to Animal Control, with the owner's written consent if you rent. One-time fee $50. An Animal Control Officer inspects the coop on site. - Source: [Backyard Chickens](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/backyard-chickens) - Official wording: "Paying the one-time application fee as found in the Fees and Charges Bylaw." … "written consent from the property owner, if applicable" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 2, Other Permits](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Hen Permit (one-time fee) $50.00 $50.00" - Source: [Hen Permit Application](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/city-services/bylaws/Hen%20Permit%20Application.pdf) - Official wording: "There will be a one-time fee of $50 to process your application." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bees:** Allowed with a beekeeping permit ($50, one time), only on properties with a single detached dwelling, and the keeper must live on the property. Limits: 2 hives on a parcel under 1,000 m², 4 on 1,000 to 2,000 m², 6 over 2,000 m². - Source: [Beekeeping](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/beekeeping) - Official wording: "A beekeeping permit is required to keep bees on your property in Penticton." … "Bees may only be kept on properties with a single detached dwelling." … "You must be a resident of the property where the bees are kept." … "Six beehives on a parcel that is over 2,000 square metres" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 2, Other Permits](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Bee Keeping Permit (one-time fee) $50.00 $50.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other livestock:** Not confirmed. The Animal Control Bylaw is a scanned image that could not be read. - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 (hen and bee permits); Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22, s. 7.7 (urban hens). - Source: [Backyard Chickens](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/backyard-chickens) - Official wording: "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021- 02" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), s. 7.7](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Hens are allowed with a hen permit issued before any hens arrive. Under the [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (s. 7.7.1), urban hens are restricted to properties with one single detached dwelling. The [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-02%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf) is a scanned image that could not be read, and no readable document states the maximum number of hens, whether roosters are allowed, coop size or setbacks, or rules for goats, horses, ducks or other livestock. Ask Animal Care and Control. ## Steps for hens 1. Complete the Hen Permit Application. 2. If you rent, get written consent from the property owner. 3. Send it to Animal Care and Control and pay the $50 fee. 4. Pass an on-site coop inspection by an Animal Control Officer before the permit is approved. ## Bees - A beekeeping permit ($50, one time) is needed. Bees are allowed only on properties with a single detached dwelling, and the keeper must live on the property. - Hive limits: 2 on a parcel under 1,000 m², 4 on 1,000 to 2,000 m², 6 over 2,000 m². Provincial beekeeping rules also apply. ## Good to know - No hen permit: a bylaw notice is $100; a municipal ticket is $200. - Not following the hen-keeping rules: $250 notice; $500 ticket. Inadequate hen enclosure: $100 notice; $200 ticket. ## What you'll need - Completed permit application - Written consent of the property owner, if you rent ## Official forms and pages - [Hen Permit Application (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/city-services/bylaws/Hen%20Permit%20Application.pdf) - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 (PDF, scanned image)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2021-02%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/how-many-pets.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/backyard-chickens.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-chickens.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-chickens.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/backyard-chickens.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/backyard-chickens.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Backyard Chickens, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/backyard-chickens) (read 2026-11-05) - [Beekeeping, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/beekeeping) (read 2026-11-05) - [Hen Permit Application (PDF), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/city-services/bylaws/Hen%20Permit%20Application.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (PDF) (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 2 (PDF) (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 3 could not be confirmed. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Penticton RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Penticton RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard? **Short answer:** In Penticton's residential and multiple housing zones only one recreational vehicle (RV, boat or trailer) may be parked per dwelling unit; extras must be entirely inside a building. On the street, a vehicle may not stay in the same block more than 72 hours without written permission. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Fines: more than one RV $75 (bylaw notice) or $150 (municipal ticket); over 72 hours $60; detached trailer on a highway $60; living in a vehicle on a highway $100. Skaha Lake boat-trailer parking from May 1: half-day $5.10, full day $10.20. **Where:** - Email: Bylaw Services, bylaw@penticton.ca - Phone: Bylaw Services, 250-490-2440 ## Key facts - **On the street:** A vehicle may not stay in the same block more than 72 hours without the Director's written permission. A trailer, semi-trailer or other detached vehicle may not be stopped or parked on a highway, and a camper removed from its truck may not be left on one. Posted signs also apply. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 10 (Traffic Bylaw ss. 5.3, 5.4, 5.7)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "stop, stand or Park on any Highway, a 5.3 $ 60 $ 45 $ 65 No" … "Trailer, a semi-trailer, mobile equipment or any vehicle which has been detached from the Motor Vehicle used to draw it" … "other removable portion of the Motor Vehicle on any portion of a Highway after it has been removed from the Motor Vehicle" … "period exceeding seventy-two (72) hours without first obtaining the written permission of the Director" - Source: [Residential Parking Fact Sheet](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/2020-02/Parking%20Fact%20Sheet_CofP-parking-newcolors3.pdf) - Official wording: "Parking longer than 72 hours on the street is considered storage and must have prior written permission." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **On your property:** In residential and multiple housing zones, only one recreational vehicle (RV) may be parked per dwelling unit; extra ones must be entirely inside a building. "RV" includes travel trailers, motorhomes, campers, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles and tent trailers. A vehicle over 5,600 kg gross weight must be fully enclosed. An RV may not be connected to the City sewer. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), s. 6.1.1.6, 6.1.1.7; definitions](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "In residential or multiple housing zones, no more than one (1) recreational vehicle may be parked per dwelling unit. Additional recreational vehicles may be parked or stored on the property such that the vehicle is entirely enclosed within a building." … "no vehicle or equipment having a gross vehicle weight in excess of 5600 kg shall be parked or stored on the property unless stored such that the vehicle or equipment is entirely enclosed within a building" … "includes travel trailers, motorized homes, slide-in campers, chassis-mounted campers, boats, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and tent trailers" - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), s. 7.2(h)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "In residential zones no more than one (1) recreational" … "In any zone, a recreational vehicle cannot be connected to the City" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Living in an RV:** On a street: not allowed. A motor vehicle or trailer on a highway may not be occupied as a temporary or permanent dwelling. On a lot in a residential or rural zone: living in an RV is allowed for no more than 10 days in one period of 30 consecutive days. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 10 (Traffic Bylaw s. 5.13)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "or Trailer on any Highway to be occupied as a temporary or permanent dwelling unit" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), s. 4.8.2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "occupancy of a recreational vehicle in a residential or rural zone is permitted for no more than 10 days in one period of 30 consecutive days" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice (full / early / late): more than one RV per dwelling, $75 / $65 / $85; parking over 72 hours, $60 / $45 / $65; detached trailer on a highway, $60 / $45 / $65; living in a vehicle on a highway, $100 / $90 / $110. Municipal ticket: more than one RV $150; the traffic amounts are the same. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendices 7, 10](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "More than one (1) RV 6.1.1.7 $75.00 $65.00 $85.00 Yes" … "Stop, stand or Park a Motor Vehicle on any 5.7 $ 60 $ 45 $ 65 No" … "Occupy or allow or permit a Motor Vehicle 5.13 $100 $ 90 $110 No" - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B7](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "More than one (1) RV 6.1.1.7 $150.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (ss. 4.8.2, 6.1.1); Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (s. 7.2(h)); Traffic Bylaw No. 2025-01 (ss. 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.13). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), Title](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22" - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), Title](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "CITY OF PENTICTON GOOD NEIGHBOUR BYLAW NO. 2012-5030" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 10](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Traffic Bylaw No. 2025-01" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works On your own lot, the [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (ss. 6.1.1.6 and 6.1.1.7) allows only one recreational vehicle (RV) per dwelling unit in residential and multiple housing zones; extras must be entirely inside a building. "RV" includes travel trailers, motorhomes, campers, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles and tent trailers. A vehicle over 5,600 kg gross weight must be fully enclosed. An RV may not be connected to the City sewer. The [Good Neighbour Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) (s. 7.2(h)) repeats the one-RV rule. ## Steps 1. On your lot, keep one RV outdoors per dwelling unit and store extras inside a building. 2. On the street, check signs first. Do not leave a vehicle in the same block more than 72 hours without the Director's written permission. A detached trailer or a camper removed from its truck may not be left on a street. 3. For Skaha Lake boat-trailer parking, see the City's Parking page for rates and permits. ## Good to know - Living in an RV: not allowed on a street. On a lot in a residential or rural zone it is allowed for no more than 10 days in any 30 consecutive days. - Bylaw notice amounts (full / early / late): more than one RV $75 / $65 / $85; over 72 hours $60 / $45 / $65; detached trailer on a highway $60 / $45 / $65; living in a vehicle on a highway $100 / $90 / $110. A municipal ticket for more than one RV is $150. - Under the Good Neighbour Bylaw, more than one RV is a $100 bylaw notice ($90 early); an RV connected to City sewer is $100. - Skaha Lake boat-trailer parking from May 1: half-day $5.10 (up to 5 hours), full day $10.20; annual permit $80.19 for residents and $120.28 for non-residents. - Report a problem vehicle to Bylaw Services. ## Official forms and pages - [Parking, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/transportation/parking) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) ## The same question elsewhere - [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Parking, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/transportation/parking) (read 2026-11-05) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (PDF) (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (PDF) (consolidated), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Residential Parking Fact Sheet (PDF), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/2020-02/Parking%20Fact%20Sheet_CofP-parking-newcolors3.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 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/penticton/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Penticton noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Penticton?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/noise-rules.json" --- # Penticton noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Penticton? **Short answer:** Penticton's Good Neighbour Bylaw bans noise that disturbs neighbours at any hour and sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary household noise. Construction noise is banned before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and so are motorized lawn and garden tools. Call Bylaw Services at 250-490-2440. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice: noise that tends to disturb $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days); construction outside 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. $150 ($135 early). **Where:** - Online: Bylaw complaint form, https://online.penticton.ca/tdnl/eapply/calls/Default.aspx?WebTemplateName=enforcement - Phone: Bylaw Services, 250-490-2440 (Officers on duty seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) - Phone: Barking dogs (Animal Care and Control), 250-492-3801 - Phone: RCMP (after hours), 250-492-4300 ## Key facts - **General rule:** No one may make or allow noise on a street or public place, or let noise come from their property, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of others in the neighbourhood. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), ss. 6.5 and 6.6](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall make or cause, or permit to be made or caused, any noise in or on a" … "disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person or persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity of that place" … "No person being the owner, occupier or tenant of Real Property shall allow or permit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Quiet hours:** None set. The Good Neighbour Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. - **Construction hours:** Not before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m., on any day, where the work causes noise that disturbs or tends to disturb the neighbourhood. The Chief Building Official can grant exemptions, with notice to neighbours within 45 m. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), s. 6.7(e) and (f); s. 6.3](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "on any day before 0700 hours or after 2200 hours, construct, erect, reconstruct, alter, repair or demolish any building, structure or thing, or excavate or fill in land" … "Chief Building Official may, grant an exemption to carry out work" … "notify businesses and residents within 45 meters of the parcel property lines" - Source: [Register a Complaint, Construction Noise](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/register-complaint) - Official wording: "Noise due to construction shall not be caused before 7 am and after 10 pm Monday to Sunday and on statutory holidays." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other limits:** Motorized lawn and garden equipment is banned 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (a lawnmower is allowed 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Amplified sound or radios that disturb others, and cries of animals or birds (not dogs) that unduly disturb, are banned. Exempt: pool pumps, air conditioners and similar equipment making normal noise; emergency work; farm operations; lawful trade in commercial or industrial zones. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), ss. 6.7, 6.2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "No person may operate, or cause, suffer or permit the operation of, any motorized lawn-grooming or garden equipment in the City between the hours of 2200 hours and 0700 hours." … "The use of a lawnmower between the hours of 0700 hrs. and 2200 hrs. on any day." … "Operating residential household equipment including, but not limited to, pool pump motors, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, hot tub pumps" - Source: [Animal Services, FAQ, Excessive barking](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) - Official wording: "Excessive barking is when a dog cries, barks, howls or yelps continuously for a period of more than five minutes or sporadically for a period of more than 15 minutes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Services, 250-490-2440 (officers on duty seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.), or the City online complaint form. Barking dogs: Animal Care and Control, 250-492-3801, dogs@penticton.ca. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement) - Official wording: "Our officers are on duty seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m." … "Phone: 250-490-2440 Email: bylaw@penticton.ca" - Source: [Register a Complaint, Noise](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/register-complaint) - Official wording: "Barking dog noise can be directed to Dog Control Officers at 250-492-3801 or dogs@penticton.ca." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Who to call, after hours:** Local RCMP office, 250-492-4300, for a loud or disturbing noise outside normal office hours. - Source: [Register a Complaint, Noise](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/register-complaint) - Official wording: "Should you wish to report a loud and/or disturbing noise outside of normal office hours, please contact the local RCMP office at 250-492-4300." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice: noise that tends to disturb (s. 6.6) $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days, $110 late); construction before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. (s. 6.7(e)) $150 ($135 early, $165 late); lawn or garden equipment outside hours (s. 6.7(d)) $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 11](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Noise which tends to" … "6.6 $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 No" … "Construct, erect, alter or" … "6.7(e) $150.00 $135.00 $165.00 Yes" … "Operate Lawn-grooming 6.7 (d) $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 No" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (Part 6, Noise Regulation) - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), Title](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "CITY OF PENTICTON GOOD NEIGHBOUR BYLAW NO. 2012-5030" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Good Neighbour Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) (ss. 6.5 and 6.6) says no one may make or allow noise, on a street, in a public place or from their property, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of others in the neighbourhood. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary household noise. Fixed hours exist only for construction and motorized lawn and garden equipment. ## Good to know - Construction: not before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m., on any day, where the work disturbs the neighbourhood. The Chief Building Official can grant an exemption. - Motorized lawn and garden equipment is banned from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.; a lawnmower is allowed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Also banned: amplified sound or radios that disturb others, cries of animals or birds (not dogs) that unduly disturb, and motor boats with unmuffled exhaust. The bylaw sets no decibel limit. - Exempt: pool pumps, air conditioners and similar equipment making normal noise, emergency work, farm operations, and lawful trade in commercial or industrial zones. - Barking dogs: the City says excessive means continuous barking over 5 minutes or sporadic barking over 15 minutes. Call Animal Care and Control, 250-492-3801 ($150 bylaw notice; $300 municipal ticket). - To report: use the online form or call Bylaw Services. Keep a Noise Log; an officer should contact you within 48 hours. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. Outside normal hours, call the RCMP at 250-492-4300. ## Official forms and pages - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) ## Related questions - [Penticton bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/noise-rules.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/noise-rules.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/noise-rules.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/noise-rules.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/noise-rules.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (PDF) (consolidated), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Register a Complaint, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/register-complaint) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05) - [Animal Services, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/animalcare-control/animal-services) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: Penticton unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Penticton?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/unsightly-property.json" --- # Penticton unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Penticton? **Short answer:** Report an unsightly, overgrown or rubbish-filled property in Penticton using the City's online bylaw complaint form, by calling Bylaw Services at 250-490-2440, or by emailing bylaw@penticton.ca. An officer inspects and can order the owner to fix it. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice $100 for permitting a property to become unsightly ($90 if paid within 14 days). If the City does the work, the owner pays and unpaid costs can be added to property taxes. **Where:** - Online: Bylaw complaint form, https://online.penticton.ca/tdnl/eapply/calls/Default.aspx?WebTemplateName=enforcement - Phone: Bylaw Services, 250-490-2440 (Monday to Sunday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) - Email: Bylaw Services, bylaw@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must not allow: rubbish or discarded material; offensive matter in plain sight; stagnant water; dead vegetation or noxious weeds; firewood beyond stacking limits; vehicle parts or unlicensed vehicles (beyond one); graffiti; stored building materials (unless building); trees or roots harming City roads. Exempt: normal farm practices; outdoor storage the Zoning Bylaw allows. - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), s. 7.2; s. 7.1.1, 7.1.2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "shall not permit the accumulation of Rubbish, Garbage or Discarded Material upon Real Property" … "offensive or unwholesome matter upon Real Property in plain sight" … "No Owner shall permit the accumulation of dead landscaping, vegetation, noxious weeds" … "All Owners shall not permit graffiti to remain on Real Property" … "Part 7 of this Bylaw does not apply to farm operations conducted in accordance with normal farm practices" - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), Schedule D, "UNSIGHTLY"](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "The storage, location or accumulation visible to a person standing on a public highway or on nearby property" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to report:** Use the City's online bylaw complaint service, or call Bylaw Services at 250-490-2440 (Monday to Sunday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.), or email bylaw@penticton.ca. Give your name, contact details and your relationship to the property. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. - Source: [Register a Complaint, How to Register a Complaint](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/register-complaint) - Official wording: "To report a non-emergency bylaws issue, please use our online service." … "Anonymous complaints are not accepted." … "Phone: 250-490-2440, Monday - Sunday, 6 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Email: bylaw@penticton.ca" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What happens next:** An officer visits and, if warranted, orders the owner to fix it within the time the officer sets; the notice must state 14 days (24 hours for snow, ice or rubbish on a sidewalk). If not done, the City may do the work and add the cost to the taxes; the owner may also be ticketed. - Source: [Register a Complaint, Unsightly Property](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/register-complaint) - Official wording: "a Bylaw officer will attend the property to determine if the situation warrants further action" … "The cost of cleanup may be recovered by being added to taxes if unpaid." - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), s. 7.25 to 7.30](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "must be remedied within fourteen (14) days of the date of delivery of the notice" … "the City may, without further notice, proceed to carry out the work required, and the cost of such work will be added to the taxes of the real property" … "fails to comply with the Bylaw Enforcement Officer" … "such time as the Bylaw Enforcement Officer considers appropriate in the circumstances." … "must be remedied within fourteen (14) days of the date of delivery of the notice, or," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Bylaw notice for permitting a property to become unsightly (s. 7.2): $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days, $110 late). Specific items (rubbish, weeds, vehicle parts, graffiti, building materials) are also $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 11](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Permit Property to" … "7.2 $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 Yes" … "Accumulation of, rubbish" … "7.2 (j) $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 Yes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (Part 7, Property Maintenance) - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), Title](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "CITY OF PENTICTON GOOD NEIGHBOUR BYLAW NO. 2012-5030" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Part 7 of the [Good Neighbour Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) says owners and occupiers in Penticton must not allow: rubbish or discarded material; offensive matter in plain sight; stagnant water; dead vegetation or noxious weeds; firewood beyond stacking limits; vehicle parts or more than one unlicensed vehicle; graffiti; stored building materials (unless building); or trees or roots harming City roads. Normal farm practices and outdoor storage the Zoning Bylaw allows are exempt. ## Steps 1. Report it through the online bylaw complaint form, by phone, or by email. Give your name, contact details and your relationship to the property. 2. An officer visits and, if warranted, orders the owner to fix it within the time the officer sets. The notice must state 14 days (24 hours for snow, ice or rubbish on a sidewalk). 3. If it is not done, the City may do the work and add the cost to the property taxes. The owner may also be ticketed. ## Good to know - Owners must also keep the boulevard, lane and sidewalk next to the property clear of debris, and clear sidewalk snow and ice by 11 a.m. the morning after a snow event. The City's complaint page says within 24 hours; the bylaw wording is the rule, so confirm with Bylaw Services. - Vacant buildings must be registered or secured. Phone 250-490-2440 with your full name and number. Graffiti can be reported online. - The $100 bylaw notice also applies to specific items such as rubbish, weeds, vehicle parts, graffiti and building materials. Court-prosecuted offences carry a fine of $100 to $10,000 and up to six months in jail. - Anonymous complaints are not accepted. ## Official forms and pages - [Register a Complaint](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/register-complaint) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) ## Related questions - [Penticton bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/unsightly-property.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/unsightly-property.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/unsightly-property.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/unsightly-property.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/unsightly-property.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Register a Complaint, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/register-complaint) (read 2026-11-05) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (PDF) (consolidated), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Penticton backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Penticton?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-fire.json" --- # Penticton backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Penticton? **Short answer:** Outdoor fires in Penticton are banned except food barbecues, a permanent outdoor fireplace approved by the Fire Chief, Fire Department training fires and City beach fire pits. Burning yard waste needs a $60 permit and land of 1 hectare or more. The City's Permits page bans burning April 15 to October 15. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Burning permit $60 (2026; $61 in 2027); permanent outdoor fireplace permit $60; FireSmart burning permit free. Burning without a permit: bylaw notice $150, municipal ticket $150. **How long:** Burning permits are valid from purchase to December 31 of the same year. **Where:** - Email: Penticton Fire Department (permit applications), fire@penticton.ca - Phone: Penticton Fire Department, 250-490-2300 - Phone: Venting Index line, 250-490-4125 - Online: Pay a burn permit online, https://online.penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** Outdoor fires are banned except food barbecues, a permanent outdoor fireplace approved by the Fire Chief, Fire Department training fires and City beach fire pits. A permanent fireplace may have a fire area of at most 4000 cm2 (24 by 24 inches), 3 m from combustibles and the lot line, with a 1 cm mesh spark arrestor. - Source: [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (consolidated 2020), s. 9.01](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall light, ignite, start or allow or cause to be lighted, ignited, or started, an outdoor fire of any kind, or for any purpose except as follows:" … "the operation of a permanent outdoor fireplace, equipped with a spark arrestor and approved by the Fire Chief, is permitted" … "The operation of City fire pits on Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake" - Source: [Outdoor (Backyard) Fireplaces](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/outdoor-fireplaces) - Official wording: "If your fireplace is wood burning, it must be permanently installed and will need to be inspected by the Fire Department prior to issuing a Fireplace Permit." … "The fireplace must not be situated within 3 metres (10') of combustibles or adjoining lot line." … "The fireplace must be constructed in such a manner that limits the size of the fire area to a maximum of 4000 cm/sq. (24”x 24”)." … "The chimney must be equipped with a 1 cm (1/2”) mesh spark arrestor and secured with metal screws when necessary." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Burning yard waste:** Only with a burning permit: vegetative debris from the same parcel, on land of 1 hectare (2.2 acres) or more (site-inspected exception for agricultural land under 1 hectare), Venting Index 55 or greater, dawn to dusk, adult in charge. The City's Permits page also bans burning April 15 to October 15; the bylaw does not. (Sources differ: The Permits page and the bylaw differ in detail. Hours: bylaw s. 9.04(f) dawn to dusk; permit-conditions list "1 hour after sunrise ending 4 pm or 2 hours before sunset". Venting Index: bylaw and permit conditions 55; the burn-pile guideline list on the same page says 54. Distances: guideline list 30 m from property lines; permit conditions 100 m from buildings and 500 m from schools/hospitals. Burn pile guideline: no more than 6 m across, 10 cubic metres per hectare; permit conditions: burn periods maximum 12 days a year and 6 a month; wood seasoned to 30% moisture or piled 4 months. The April 15 to October 15 ban is on the web page only, not in the 2020 bylaw consolidation (s. 9.03 lets the Fire Chief restrict any or all outdoor burning when hazardous). Bylaw s. 9.04(h): owners of agricultural-zoned land under 1 hectare may be allowed after a site inspection.) - Source: [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (consolidated 2020), s. 9.04](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "The open burning is on land of 1 hectare (2.2 acres) or greater;" … "is only permitted on days when the Venting Index is 55 or greater" … "All burning shall be conducted and concluded between dawn and dusk of the same day;" … "To owners of property less than 1 hectare (2.2 acres) zoned" - Source: [Permits (Burning Permits), Permits; Permit Conditions](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) - Official wording: "Even with a valid permit, open burning is prohibited April 15 to October 15." … "This includes garden refuse such as shrubs, prunings from non-fruit bearing trees, plants, leaves, grass and grass cuttings." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permit:** Yes. The Fire Chief issues burning permits. Email the burn permit application to fire@penticton.ca; once approved, pay $60 (2026; $61 in 2027) online or at City Hall. Valid from purchase to December 31 of the same year. A permanent outdoor fireplace also needs a $60 permit; a FireSmart burning permit is free. - Source: [Permits (Burning Permits), Apply for a Burning Permit](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) - Official wording: "Complete the 2026 Burn Permit Application and email it to: fire@penticton.ca." … "Burn Permits are valid from the date of purchase through December 31st of the same year." … "There is no cost for the permit or site inspection." - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 9 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 9, Fire Department](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Burning Permit as allowed by bylaw $60.00 $61.00" … "Permanent Outdoor Fireplace $60.00 $61.00" … "Fire Smart Burning Permit No Charge No Charge" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fire bans:** The Fire Chief may restrict or cancel any or all outdoor burning in hazardous conditions; the City Permits page says burning is prohibited April 15 to October 15. Call 250-490-4125 for the Venting Index. BC Wildfire Service orders usually exclude municipalities, so also check with the City (250-490-2300). - Source: [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (consolidated 2020), s. 9.03](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "The Fire Chief may refuse, cancel or suspend any Permit and/or restrict for such time as the Fire Chief may deem necessary, any and all outdoor burning." - Source: [Permits (Burning Permits), Apply for a Burning Permit](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) - Official wording: "Call for Venting Index before burning at 250-490-4125 and to give your permit number." - Source: [Fire Prohibitions and Restrictions, BC Wildfire Service, Fire Prohibitions and Restrictions, Where BC Wildfire Service orders apply](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions) - Official wording: "BCWS open fire prohibitions and equipment/activity prohibitions apply to public and private land within the area defined in the order, which is usually all areas outside of municipalities." … "always check with local government authorities for any other open fire restrictions." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Instead of burning:** Curbside yard waste pick-up (every two weeks, March to December), chipping or grinding, or the Campbell Mountain Landfill, where yard waste loads under 500 kg are free. - Source: [Permits (Burning Permits), Alternatives to Burning](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) - Official wording: "Curbside Yard Waste pick-up: For a collection calendar and other information, visit our Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste page." … "There is no charge to take prunings and yard waste to the landfill for loads weighing less than 500 kg." - Source: [RDOS Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3128, 2026, Section 6, Section 6, Yard Waste](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/assets/Uploads/BL3128-Landfill-fees-May-1-2028.pdf) - Official wording: "Yard Waste $0.00 up to $0.00 up to $0.00 up to $0.00 up to" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Burning without a permit (s. 9.01): bylaw notice $150 ($135 if paid within 14 days, $165 late); municipal ticket $150. Burning prohibited materials (s. 9.04(e)): $100. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 9](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Burning without a permit 9.01 $150.00 $135.00 $165.00 No" … "Burning of prohibited 9.04 (e) $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 No" - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B9](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Burning without a permit 9.01/9.05 $150.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (Part IX, Open Air Burning); Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (Part 8, Nuisance Smoke). - Source: [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (consolidated 2020), Title](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY BYLAW NO. 2004-57" - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (consolidated), Title](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) - Official wording: "CITY OF PENTICTON GOOD NEIGHBOUR BYLAW NO. 2012-5030" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under the [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) (s. 9.01), outdoor fires in Penticton are banned except food barbecues, a permanent outdoor fireplace approved by the Fire Chief, Fire Department training fires and City beach fire pits. A permanent fireplace may have a fire area of at most 4000 cm² (24 by 24 inches), 3 m from combustibles and the lot line, with a 1 cm mesh spark arrestor. The bylaw does not list portable wood-burning fire pits; the City page says propane, natural gas or briquette fireplaces need no inspection or permit. ## Steps 1. Email the burn permit application to fire@penticton.ca. Once approved, pay $60 online or at City Hall. 2. Open burning is allowed only for vegetative debris from the same parcel, on land of 1 hectare (2.2 acres) or more (the bylaw allows a site-inspected exception for agricultural land under 1 hectare). The Venting Index must be 55 or greater, burning runs from dawn to dusk, and an adult must stay in charge. 3. Call 250-490-4125 for the Venting Index before burning. ## Good to know - The City's Permits page says burning is prohibited from April 15 to October 15. That is on the web page only, not in the bylaw, so confirm with the Fire Department. The Fire Chief may also restrict or cancel burning in hazardous conditions. BC Wildfire Service orders usually exclude municipalities, so also check with the City (250-490-2300). - The Permits page differs from the bylaw on hours, Venting Index and distances from buildings; follow your permit conditions. - Alternatives: curbside yard waste pick-up, chipping, or the Campbell Mountain Landfill, where yard waste loads under 500 kg are free. - No campfire or outdoor fireplace burning when the Air Quality Index is less than 35 or the Ventilation Index is 54 or greater (Good Neighbour Bylaw s. 8.3). - Burning prohibited materials: $100 bylaw notice. ## Official forms and pages - [Burning Permits](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) - [Outdoor (Backyard) Fireplaces](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/outdoor-fireplaces) - [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) ## Related questions - [Penticton yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/yard-waste.md) - [Penticton fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fireworks.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/backyard-fire.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-fire.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/backyard-fire.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-fire.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/backyard-fire.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Permits (Burning Permits), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) (read 2026-11-05) - [Outdoor (Backyard) Fireplaces, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/outdoor-fireplaces) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (PDF) (consolidated 2020), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (PDF) (consolidated), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/5030%20Good%20Neighour%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20for%20website.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 9 (PDF) (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fire Prohibitions and Restrictions, BC Wildfire Service](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions) (read 2026-11-05) - [RDOS Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3128, 2026, Section 6 (PDF)](https://www.rdos.bc.ca/assets/Uploads/BL3128-Landfill-fees-May-1-2028.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: Penticton fireworks rules question: "Are fireworks allowed in Penticton?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fireworks/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fireworks.json" --- # Penticton fireworks rules **Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Penticton? **Short answer:** Not without a permit from the Fire Chief. Under Penticton's Fire and Life Safety Bylaw nobody may discharge, sell or manufacture fireworks in the city without one, and the City says low hazard permits will not be issued until further notice. No fireworks may be set off on any street. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Permit: low hazard $60 (2026); high hazard (public display) $298. Fine for discharging without a permit: $150. **Where:** - Phone: Penticton Fire Department, 250-490-2300 - Email: Penticton Fire Department, fire@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Setting off fireworks:** Not without a permit from the Fire Chief. The City says low hazard permits will not be issued until further notice, so none are available to residents for now. High hazard permits are for public displays and specific events. No fireworks may be set off on any street. - Source: [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (consolidated 2020), Part X, ss. 10.01 to 10.03](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall manufacture, discharge, sell or dispose of any Fireworks within the City, except pursuant to Permit issued by the Fire Chief." … "The Fire Chief may issue a Permit to discharge "Low Hazard" Fireworks" … "No person shall discharge any Fireworks on any street in the City." - Source: [Permits, Other Permits](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) - Official wording: "Low Hazard Fire Works Permits will not be issued until further notice." … "A permit is required to discharge "High Hazard" fireworks for public display and for specific events or occasions." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Selling fireworks:** Not without a permit from the Fire Chief. - Source: [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (consolidated 2020), Part X, s. 10.01](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall manufacture, discharge, sell or dispose of any Fireworks within the City, except pursuant to Permit issued by the Fire Chief." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What counts as fireworks:** Any composition that burns energetically and, if confined, explodes, plus materials regulated in the Fireworks Manual of Natural Resources Canada under the Explosives Act. - Source: [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (consolidated 2020), Part X, s. 1, definitions](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) - Official wording: ""FIREWORKS" means a composition that burns energetically and, if confined, explodes, and materials regulated in the Fireworks Manual" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Permit:** The Fire Chief may issue a permit for a specific event: low hazard fireworks ($60 in 2026) or high hazard fireworks for a public display ($298). The City says low hazard permits will not be issued until further notice. Contact fire@penticton.ca or 250-490-2300. - Source: [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (consolidated 2020), Part X, s. 10.02](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "to an individual or organization for a specific event or occasion" … ""High Hazard" Fireworks as defined and regulated in the "Fireworks Display Manual", for public display" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 9 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 9, Permits](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Public Fireworks Display - Low Hazard $60.00 $61.00" … "Public Fireworks Display - High Hazard $298.00 $304.00" - Source: [Permits, Other Permits](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) - Official wording: "A permit is required to discharge "High Hazard" fireworks for public display and for specific events or occasions." … "Low Hazard Fire Works Permits will not be issued until further notice." … "Email fire@penticton.ca or call 250-490-2300 for more information." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Manufacturing, discharging or selling without a permit (s. 10.01): bylaw notice $150 (full amount also payable early; $165 late); municipal ticket $150. Failing to follow permit conditions (s. 10.02(b)): $150 ($135 early, $165 late). - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendix 9](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Manufacture, discharge, 10.01 $150.00 $150.00 $165.00 No" … "10.02 (b) $150.00 $135.00 $165.00 Yes" - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B9](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Manufacture, discharge, 10.01 $150.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (Part X, Fire Works) - Source: [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (consolidated 2020), Part X, Title](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) - Official wording: "FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY BYLAW NO. 2004-57" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) (s. 10.01) says no one may manufacture, discharge or sell fireworks in Penticton without a permit from the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief may issue a permit for a specific event: low hazard fireworks ($60 in 2026) or high hazard fireworks for a public display ($298). The City's Permits page says low hazard permits "will not be issued until further notice", so none are available to residents for now. No fireworks may be set off on any street. ## Steps 1. To ask about a public display permit, email fire@penticton.ca or call 250-490-2300. 2. If a permit is issued, follow its conditions. An organization must appoint a fireworks supervisor and file written permission from the land owner and from neighbouring lands where debris may fall. ## Good to know - The bylaw counts as fireworks any composition that burns energetically and, if confined, explodes, plus materials regulated in the Fireworks Manual of Natural Resources Canada. It does not mention sparklers or firecrackers by name. - No page gives dates or hours (such as Halloween or New Year) when residents may set off fireworks, and none describes retail sales. Ask the Fire Department. - Without a permit, a bylaw notice is $150 and a municipal ticket is $150. Not following permit conditions: $150. ## Official forms and pages - [Permits (fireworks permits), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) - [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) ## Related questions - [Penticton backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-fire.md) - [Penticton bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/bylaw-fines.md) - [Penticton noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/noise-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/fireworks.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/fireworks.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/fireworks.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/fireworks.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/fireworks.md) - [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/fireworks.md) ## Sources - [Permits, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/fire-services/outdoor-burning/permits) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (PDF) (consolidated 2020), Part X](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Bylaw%202004-57%20Fire%20Life%20and%20Safety%20-%20consolidated%202020.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 9 (PDF) (consolidated October 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/fireworks/_ --- --- title: Penticton bylaw fines and how tickets work question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Penticton, and how do I pay or dispute one?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/bylaw-fines/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/bylaw-fines.json" --- # Penticton bylaw fines and how tickets work **Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Penticton, and how do I pay or dispute one? **Short answer:** Penticton uses two ticket types: a bylaw notice for first-time or minor offences, and a municipal ticket for repeat or serious ones. Pay a bylaw notice within 14 days for the lower early amount, or dispute it within 14 days with the Bylaw Dispute Form. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Bylaw notice, full / early: dog not licensed $200 / $190; dog at large $100 / $90; noise $100 / $90; construction noise outside 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. $150 / $135; unsightly property $100 / $90; burning without a permit $150 / $135; parking over 72 hours $60 / $45; sidewalk snow not cleared $75 / $65. If an adjudicator upholds a notice, add $25. **How long:** Pay or dispute within 14 days of receiving a bylaw notice. **Where:** - Email: Submit dispute form, bylaw_ticket_disputes@penticton.ca - In person: City Hall (dispute form or payment), 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9 - Online: Make a payment, https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/online-services-payments/make-payment - Phone: Bylaw Services, 250-490-2440 ## Key facts - **How tickets work:** Two ticket types. Bylaw Offence Notice: first-time or minor offences, fines up to $500; disputes go to a City screening officer, then an independent adjudicator. Municipal Ticket Information: repeat or more serious offences, fines up to $1,000; disputes go to Provincial Court. Bylaw Enforcement Officers, animal control officers, RCMP and other designated officers issue them. - Source: [Register a Complaint, Types of Offence Notices](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/register-complaint) - Official wording: "Disputes are heard by a dispute resolution adjudicator appointed by the province and held at the local government level" … "Fines of up to $500 per offence" … "Disputes are heard in the Provincial Court of B.C., usually heard by a Judicial Justice of the Peace (JJP)" … "Fines of up to $1,000 per offence" - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), s. 18](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Bylaw Enforcement Officers, licensing inspectors, building inspectors, animal control officers" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Common fines:** Bylaw notice, full / early: dog not licensed $200 / $190; dog at large $100 / $90; noise that disturbs $100 / $90; construction noise outside 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. $150 / $135; unsightly property $100 / $90; burning without a permit $150 / $135; parking over 72 hours $60 / $45; sidewalk snow not cleared $75 / $65. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule A, Appendices 2, 9, 10, 11](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Fail to licence 8.1 $200.00 $190.00 $210.00 Yes" … "Animal at large 7.2 $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 Yes" … "6.6 $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 No" … "6.7(e) $150.00 $135.00 $165.00 Yes" … "7.2 $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 Yes" … "Burning without a permit 9.01 $150.00 $135.00 $165.00 No" … "Stop, stand or Park a Motor Vehicle on any 5.7 $ 60 $ 45 $ 65 No" … "Fail to remove snow 7.5 $75.00 $65.00 $85.00 Yes" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Paying early:** Yes. Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice and the reduced early-payment amount in the schedule applies (for example $100 becomes $90, $150 becomes $135, $60 becomes $45). The City says no exceptions are made. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), s. 5(b)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "If received by the District within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the notice, is the Early Payment Penalty set out in Column A2 of Schedule A." - Source: [Make a Payment](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/online-services-payments/make-payment) - Official wording: "Payments must be received within the noted time limits to receive the discounted amount. No exceptions will be made." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Paying late:** If the notice is not paid or disputed within 14 days, the dispute right is lost and the full penalty is due. More than 28 days after receiving it, a late payment surcharge applies (for example $100 becomes $110, $150 becomes $165). A final-notice letter is then sent; after a further 28 days the ticket may go to a collection agent or court. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), ss. 5(c), 7](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "If more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received the Bylaw Notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge" … "but no person may dispute the notice after 14 days of receiving the Bylaw" - Source: [Make a Payment, Payment Terms](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/online-services-payments/make-payment) - Official wording: "If after 28 days, the ticket is not paid, a surcharge may be added, depending on the amount of the issued Notice." … "If payment is still not received after a further 28 days, the ticket may be forwarded to our collection agent and/or court action taken." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days of receiving the notice, fill in the Bylaw Dispute Form with your evidence and send it to bylaw_ticket_disputes@penticton.ca, or deliver or mail it to City Hall, 171 Main Street. A screening officer upholds or cancels it; you may then pay or go to an independent adjudicator. If the adjudicator finds the offence happened, you pay the penalty plus a $25 adjudication fee. (Sources differ: The City page counts the 14 days from the ticket issue date; the bylaw (s. 6) counts from the day you received (or are presumed to have received) the notice, so the value follows the bylaw. The Parking page gives a different dispute address (Unit 101-284 Main Street). Adjudication hearings are normally at Kelowna City Hall, and need not be attended in person. Municipal Ticket Information disputes are heard in Provincial Court (Register a Complaint page).) - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), ss. 6, 12](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "must, within 14 days of the date on which the person received or is presumed to have received the Bylaw Notice" … "must pay the City an additional fee of $25" - Source: [How to Dispute a Ticket, About Disputing a Ticket](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/how-dispute-ticket) - Official wording: "bylaw_ticket_disputes@penticton.ca by mail, or in person to 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C., V2A 5A9 within 14 days of ticket issue date." … "If the Adjudicator determines that the infraction occurred, the full penalty will be applied as well as an additional Adjudication fee of $25." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (bylaw notice amounts); City of Penticton Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (municipal ticket amounts) - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Title](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "CITY OF PENTICTON BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BYLAW NO. 2012-5037" - Source: [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Title](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "City of Penticton Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Penticton has two ticket systems side by side. A bylaw notice (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037) is for first-time or minor offences; the City says fines are up to $500, and disputes go to a City screening officer, then an independent adjudicator. A municipal ticket (Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021) is for repeat or more serious offences, up to $1,000, and disputes go to Provincial Court. Serious cases can go to court, with fines up to $10,000 or six months in jail. The schedules set each offence's amount, so a municipal ticket can be higher than the bylaw notice for the same offence (a dog not licensed is $400 by municipal ticket). ## Steps 1. Pay within 14 days for the reduced early amount (for example $100 becomes $90, $150 becomes $135). Some offences have no discount; for example fireworks without a permit stays $150. The City says no exceptions are made. 2. To dispute, fill in the Bylaw Dispute Form with your evidence within 14 days and send it to bylaw_ticket_disputes@penticton.ca, or deliver or mail it to City Hall, 171 Main Street. 3. A screening officer upholds or cancels the notice. If upheld, you can pay or go to an independent adjudicator. If the adjudicator finds the offence happened, you pay the penalty plus a $25 adjudication fee. ## Good to know - If a bylaw notice is not paid or disputed within 14 days, the right to dispute is lost and the full penalty is due. More than 28 days after receiving it, a late payment surcharge applies (for example $100 becomes $110). A final-notice letter follows; after a further 28 days it may go to a collection agent or court. - The City page counts the 14 days from the ticket issue date; the bylaw counts from when you received (or are presumed to have received) the notice. Confirm if you are close to the deadline. - Adjudication hearings are normally at Kelowna City Hall and need not be attended in person. - Municipal tickets have no early-payment column. ## Official forms and pages - [How to Dispute a Ticket](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/how-dispute-ticket) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) ## Related questions - [Penticton noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/noise-rules.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) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/bylaw-fines.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/bylaw-fines.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/bylaw-fines.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/bylaw-fines.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/bylaw-fines.md) ## Sources - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (PDF) (consolidated June 2026), City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [How to Dispute a Ticket, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/how-dispute-ticket) (read 2026-11-05) - [Register a Complaint, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/register-complaint) (read 2026-11-05) - [Make a Payment, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/city-services/online-services-payments/make-payment) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/bylaw-fines/_ --- --- title: "Penticton business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Penticton, and how do I get one?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/business-licence.json" --- # Penticton business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Penticton, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes. Anyone carrying on business in the City of Penticton, including home-based businesses and rentals, needs a City business licence first. Apply online through eApply, or return the fillable form by email, mail or at City Hall. The City says it is typically issued in 2 to 3 weeks. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** Base fee $210 a year (2026), with a $31 non-refundable application deposit credited to it. Accommodation: base fee plus $2 per room. Seasonal licence (six months maximum): $123. Late payment penalty $25. Fees vary by licence type. **How long:** Typically 2 to 3 weeks. **Where:** - Online: Apply online (eApply), https://online.penticton.ca/TDNL/EAPPLY/LICENSING/welcome.aspx?Template=CONDENSED%20EAPPLY&Category=BUSINESS%20LICENCES - In person: City Hall (Business Licensing), 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9 - Phone: Business Licensing, 250-490-2488 - Email: Business Licensing, businesslicences@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on business in the City must first hold a City licence, including home-based businesses and rental accommodations; advertising without one is also banned. Each premises needs its own licence. Exempt: registered non-profits, garage sales, suite rentals over 90 days. - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01, ss. 3.1-3.3](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Any person carrying on business in the City must first hold a valid and subsisting" … "No business or person shall advertise, solicit or promote for a business activity without" … "each premise shall be deemed to be a" … "separate business and shall require a separate business licence" … "A business licence is not required for garage/yard sales held at residential premises;" … "A business license is not required for the rental of a secondary suite or carriage house to residential tenants, for periods of more than ninety days" … "are not required to obtain a business licence but shall register with the City." - Source: [Apply for a Business Licence](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/apply-business-licence) - Official wording: "A valid business licence is required to conduct business in Penticton. This includes home-based businesses and rental accommodations." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee:** Business Licence Base Fee $210 a year (2026); a $31 non-refundable application deposit is credited to it. Accommodation: base fee plus $2 per room. Seasonal licence (six months max): $123. Late payment penalty $25. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 5](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Business Licence Base Fee $205.00 $210.00" … "Application Fee: Non-refundable deposit is required at time of application (credited" … "Base fee plus $2.00 per" … "Seasonal - Six month maximum $120.00 $123.00" … "Penalty (late payment) $25.00 $25.00" - Source: [Business Licencing Fee Schedule, effective Jan 1, 2026, Fee Schedule (effective Jan 1, 2026)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/Business%20Licences/Business%20Licence%20Schedule%20(Eff%20Jan%201-2026%29.pdf) - Official wording: "Business Licence Base Fee" … "$210.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **How to apply:** Apply online (eApply) or download the fillable form and return it by email to businesslicences@penticton.ca, by mail or at the City Hall drop slot. The location must be in a suitable zone and comply with all City bylaws; health, RCMP or fire approvals may be required. Typically issued in 2-3 weeks. - Source: [Apply for a Business Licence, Forms & Applications](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/apply-business-licence) - Official wording: "You can apply online using our eApply service" … "Download the fillable PDF form and return it to the City, either by email (businesslicences@penticton.ca), mail or through the drop slot at City Hall." … "a business licence can be issued within 2-3 weeks." - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01, ss. 4.4, 4.6](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) - Official wording: "comply with all relevant Bylaws of the City before a business licence is granted." … "The Licence Inspector may require confirmation of approval, in a form satisfactory to" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Renewal:** Licences run for the anniversary year and expire on the last day of the month in the following year. Renew yearly before expiry, whether or not a notice is sent; renewal notices are mailed and payable online through MyPayments. Late payment penalty $25. - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01, ss. 8.1, 11.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) - Official wording: "All business licences issued under this Bylaw shall be for the anniversary year and will" … "expire on the last day of the month in the subsequent year of issuance except if:" … "Each business shall ensure that their business licence is renewed annually, in advance" - Source: [Apply for a Business Licence, Processing Times](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/apply-business-licence) - Official wording: "Renewal notices are mailed out prior to the expiration date and payment can be made online using MyPayments." - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 5](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Penalty (late payment) $25.00 $25.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Inter-community licence:** Yes. An add-on Inter-Community (Mobile) Business Licence, $150 a year, lets an eligible mobile business work in 19 partner municipalities. It is for businesses that move from client to client (e.g. contractors, mobile service providers), and you still need a Penticton licence for any Penticton premises. - Source: [Inter-Community Business Licence](https://www.penticton.ca/businesslicences-intercommunity) - Official wording: "Through this program, eligible businesses will obtain one add-on business license that allows the business to do operations in 19 partner municipalities* (listed below)." … "Eligibility for an Inter-Community (Mobile) Business Licence is limited to any business that performs a service in more than one of the participating municipalities" - Source: [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 2026-05, ss. 8, 10](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-05%20Inter-Community%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "The fee for an Inter-Community Business Licence is $150 and shall be retained by the" … "Neither this Bylaw nor the issuance of an Inter-Community Business Licence eliminates" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Carrying on business without a licence: bylaw notice $450 ($425 within 14 days, $500 late) or municipal ticket $500. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Appendix 4, s. 3.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Carry on business without a 3.1 $450 $425 $500 No" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedule B4, s. 3.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Carry on business without a licence 3.1 $500" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01 - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01, s. 1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf), nobody may carry on business in Penticton, or advertise one, without a City licence. Each premises needs its own licence. Exempt: registered non-profits, garage sales and suite rentals over 90 days. The location must be in a suitable zone and comply with all City bylaws; health, RCMP or fire approvals may be required. ## Steps 1. Check that the location is zoned for your business (Business Licensing: 250-490-2488). 2. Register with BC Registry Services, and get provincial or health approvals if your category needs them (for example Interior Health for food and personal services). 3. Apply online (eApply), or email the fillable form to businesslicences@penticton.ca, mail it, or use the drop slot at City Hall. 4. Pay the application deposit and the licence fee. ## Good to know - Licences run for the anniversary year and expire on the last day of the month in the following year. Renew yearly before expiry, whether or not a notice is sent. Renewals can be paid online through MyPayments. - Fees by type (2026): secondary suite and carriage house $210, bed and breakfast $230, short-term rentals $280 to $830. See short-term-rental. - Mobile businesses can add an Inter-Community (Mobile) Business Licence for $150 a year, valid in 19 partner municipalities. You still need a Penticton licence for any Penticton premises. - Fines: carrying on business without a licence is a $450 bylaw notice or a $500 municipal ticket. Failing to renew is a $250 bylaw notice and failing to display the licence is $75. ## What you'll need - Fillable application form, or the online application - Documents listed for your category on the City's Apply page ## Official forms and pages - [Apply for a Business Licence (City page, all categories)](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/apply-business-licence) - [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) - [Inter-Community Business Licence](https://www.penticton.ca/businesslicences-intercommunity) ## Related questions - [Penticton home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/business-licence.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/business-licence.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/business-licence.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licence.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/business-licence.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Apply for a Business Licence, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/apply-business-licence) (read 2026-10-29) - [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) (read 2026-10-29) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 5 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Inter-Community Business Licence, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/businesslicences-intercommunity) (read 2026-11-05) - [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 2026-05 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-05%20Inter-Community%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Business Licencing Fee Schedule, effective Jan 1, 2026, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/Business%20Licences/Business%20Licence%20Schedule%20(Eff%20Jan%201-2026%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Penticton home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: City of Penticton sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/home-based-business.json" --- # Penticton home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home? **Short answer:** Usually yes. The City of Penticton allows home-based businesses as an accessory use with a business licence, in three types: minor, major and rural home occupation. Which type is allowed depends on your zone, and the size, employee and client limits grow from minor to rural. **Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Penticton, https://www.penticton.ca) **Cost:** The general business licence base fee is $210 (2026) with a $31 non-refundable application deposit credited to it. No separate home-based fee was found. **How long:** Typically 2 to 3 weeks for a business licence. **Where:** - Online: Apply online (eApply), https://online.penticton.ca/TDNL/EAPPLY/LICENSING/welcome.aspx?Template=CONDENSED%20EAPPLY&Category=BUSINESS%20LICENCES - Phone: Business Licensing, 250-490-2488 - Email: Business Licensing, businesslicences@penticton.ca ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use. Minor home occupation is a permitted use in most residential zones (e.g. R4-L, R4-S, RM1-RM3, RC); major home occupation in R4-L, R4-S and RC; rural home occupation in FG, A and RC. (Sources differ: The City page says major home-based businesses are allowed in zones R1, R2, R3, RD1, RD2 and C1, which are zone names from the earlier zoning bylaw; the current bylaw (followed) lists R4-L, R4-S and RC for major. C1 also lists major and minor home occupation. A business in a major or rural category needs the matching waiver and a floor plan with the licence application.) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 7.3 to 7.5, ss. 7.3.1, zone use lists](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "minor home occupation (subject to specific use regulation 7.3)" … "major home occupation (subject to specific use regulation 7.4)" … "rural home occupation (subject to specific use regulation 7.5)" … "A minor home occupation, where permitted in a zone, shall only be an accessory use." - Source: [Home-Based Businesses, Types of Home-Based Businesses](https://www.penticton.ca/businesslicences-home-based) - Official wording: "Most home-based businesses are permitted in Penticton." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Business licence:** Yes. A City business licence is required for a home-based business; apply online. The general Business Licence Base Fee is $210 (2026), with a $31 non-refundable application deposit credited to it. - Source: [Apply for a Business Licence](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/apply-business-licence) - Official wording: "A valid business licence is required to conduct business in Penticton. This includes home-based businesses and rental accommodations." - Source: [Home-Based Businesses, Types of Home-Based Businesses](https://www.penticton.ca/businesslicences-home-based) - Official wording: "a licence is required to ensure operations are suited to the neighbourhood" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 5](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Business Licence Base Fee $205.00 $210.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Limits:** Minor: up to 25% of the floor area, max 20 m²; one client visit and one commercial vehicle visit a day (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.); no exterior storage; no non-resident workers. Major: up to 25% and 50 m² with accessory building; one non-resident employee; up to 2 clients at a time; 1 parking space. Rural: 2 non-resident employees, 100 m², 6 clients at a time. (Sources differ: Sign: a minor home occupation sign is allowed under the Sign Bylaw (s. 7.3.11) while the City home-based page says a minor business is not allowed a sign and a major or rural business may have one; it also says up to two employees for a major licence while the zoning bylaw allows one non-resident employee. Zoning bylaw followed. Rural home occupations on ALR land must not exceed 100 m² per the City page.) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 7.3 to 7.5](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "The total area of a minor home occupation shall not exceed 25% of the floor area of the" … "dwelling up to a maximum area of 20 m²." … "shall not generate more than one (1) client visit to the site" … "The permitted commercial vehicle" … "visit must be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m." … "No exterior storage or operation of equipment shall be permitted in conjunction with a" … "combined area of the residence used for the business and an" … "accessory building used for the business exceed 50 m²." … "One employee who is not a resident of the primary dwelling unit where the major home" … "A major home occupation shall not generate more than two (2) client visits at any given time" … "Two (2) employees who are not residents of the principal residence may work at that" … "A rural home occupation shall not generate more than six (6) client visits at any given time." … "Major and Rural Home Residential 1 per business" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Businesses not allowed:** Not allowed (minor, and by reference major): repair or painting of vehicles, trailers or boats, tow-truck operations, manufacturing and industrial uses, social escort services, cabinet making, welding or machine shops, major care centre, meat cutting, commercial animal breeding, and storing industrial or construction equipment or materials. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 7.3 to 7.5, s. 7.3.7](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "This use does not include the repair or painting of vehicles, trailers or boats, tow-truck operations, manufacturing and industrial uses, social escort services, cabinet making, welding or machine shops, major care centre, meat cutting, commercial animal breeding, parking or storage of industrial or construction equipment or materials." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 7.3 to 7.5, s. 7.4](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "A major home occupation shall be subject to the regulations of minor home occupations above," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (ss. 7.3 Minor, 7.4 Major and 7.5 Rural Home Occupation) and Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 7.3 to 7.5, ss. 7.3-7.5](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "7.2 Bed and Breakfast Home .............................................................................................................................. 7-1 7.3 Minor Home Occupation.............................................................................................................................. 7-1 7.4 Major Home Occupation .............................................................................................................................. 7-2" … "7.3 Minor Home Occupation.............................................................................................................................. 7-1 7.4 Major Home Occupation .............................................................................................................................. 7-2 7.5 Rural Home Occupation ............................................................................................................................... 7-2" … "7.4 Major Home Occupation .............................................................................................................................. 7-2 7.5 Rural Home Occupation ............................................................................................................................... 7-2 7.6 Short Term Rentals ......................................................................................................................................... 7-3" … "Chapter 9 - Rural Zones Page 9-8" … "Schedule A Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 .ii major home occupation (subject to specific use regulation 7.4)" - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01, s. 1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (sections 7.3 to 7.5), a minor home occupation is permitted in most residential zones (for example R4-L, R4-S, RM1 to RM3 and RC), a major one in R4-L, R4-S and RC, and a rural one in FG, A and RC. A City business licence is required; apply online. A major or rural business needs the matching waiver and a floor plan with the application. ## Steps 1. Check your zone on the Property Viewer and pick your type. 2. Sign the matching Home-Occupation Waiver and add a floor plan if major or rural. 3. Apply online and pay the licence fee and deposit. ## Good to know - Minor: up to 25% of the floor area and at most 20 m²; one client visit and one commercial vehicle visit a day (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.); no exterior storage; no non-resident workers. - Major: up to 25% of the floor area and 50 m² with an accessory building; one non-resident employee; up to 2 clients at a time; 1 parking space. - Rural: 2 non-resident employees, 100 m², and up to 6 clients at a time. On ALR land a rural business must not exceed 100 m² per the City page. - Not allowed: repair or painting of vehicles, trailers or boats, tow-truck operations, manufacturing and industrial uses, social escort services, cabinet making, welding or machine shops, major care centres, meat cutting, commercial animal breeding, and storing industrial or construction equipment or materials. - The City page also says a business that makes noise, nuisance or dust for neighbours is not suitable. - Signs and zones: the City's page differs from the bylaw on the zones for major businesses, the number of employees, and whether a minor business may have a sign. Confirm with Business Licensing. ## What you'll need - Signed Home-Occupation Waiver for your type - Floor plan showing the business area, for a major or rural business ## Official forms and pages - [Home-Based Businesses (City page, with waivers)](https://www.penticton.ca/businesslicences-home-based) ## Related questions - [Penticton business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/business-licence.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/home-based-business.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/home-based-business.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/home-based-business.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/home-based-business.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/home-based-business.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Home-Based Businesses, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/businesslicences-home-based) (read 2026-10-29) - [Apply for a Business Licence, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/apply-business-licence) (read 2026-10-29) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), ss. 7.3 to 7.5 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 5 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) _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 City of Penticton. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Penticton short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Penticton?" place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/penticton category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-05 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/short-term-rental.json" --- # Penticton short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Penticton? **Short answer:** Yes, in most residential zones, but only by the principal resident, with two approvals. Penticton requires a City business licence (2026: $280, $550 or $830 a year depending on the type), and the Province requires you to register as a host. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** City short-term vacation rental licence, 2026: Minor $280 a year, Major $550, Major High Occupant $830. A non-refundable application deposit ($31, or $285 for High Occupant) is credited to the fee. The Province charges separate registration fees. **Where:** - Phone: City Business Licensing, 250-490-2488 - Email: City Business Licensing, businesslicences@penticton.ca - Email: Planning, planning@penticton.ca - Phone: Province of BC Short-Term Rental Registry, 1-833-828-2240 ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes, as a permitted use in most residential zones (e.g. FG, A, RC, R4-L, R4-S, RM1-RM5) and some commercial zones, but only by the principal resident of the property (resides there at least 185 days a year). If there is a suite or carriage house, only one dwelling may be rented. 9 or more guests needs a site-specific rezoning. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), s. 7.6, ss. 7.6.1, 7.6.2, zone use lists](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "short term rental (subject to specific use regulation 7.6)" … "A residential dwelling unit subject to Section 7.6 of this Bylaw shall only be rented" … "out by the principal resident of the property in question." … "only one dwelling may be used for" … "the purpose of a short term rental." - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01, s. 2 definitions](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) - Official wording: "PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE means the residence in which an individual resides for at least 185 days" - Source: [Short-Term Rentals, Step 1](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/short-term-rentals) - Official wording: "this type of vacation rental requires a site-specific zoning amendment prior applying for a business licence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Business licence:** Yes. A City business licence is required. 2026 annual fees: Short Term Vacation Rental Minor $280, Major $550, Major High Occupant $830. A non-refundable application deposit ($31, or $285 for High Occupant) is credited to the fee. - Source: [Short-Term Rentals, Apply for Your Business Licence](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/short-term-rentals) - Official wording: "A business licence is required to operate a short-term rental." - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 5](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) - Official wording: "Short Term Vacation Rental (Minor)(per year) $270.00 $280.00" … "Short Term Vacation Rental (Major)(per year) $540.00 $550.00" … "Short Term Vacation Rental (Major High Occupant)(per year) $810.00 $830.00" - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01, s. 3.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Any person carrying on business in the City must first hold a valid and subsisting" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Provincial registration:** Yes. The City says you must also register with the Province once you have your City business licence. The Province requires short-term rental hosts to register and pay annual registration fees. - Source: [Short-Term Rentals, Step 2](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/short-term-rentals) - Official wording: "Provincial Registration with the Province is required once you have obtain your City of Penticton Business Licence" - Source: [Short-term rental registration, Province of British Columbia, Registration overview](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry) - Official wording: "Short-term rental hosts, platforms and strata hotel platforms in B.C. must register and pay annual registration fees." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Operating rules:** Maximum 2 people per bedroom and 8 guests (more needs High Occupant status). One licence per parcel. Post contact numbers, maximum occupant load and the decal visible from the street; list contacts on the City Business Directory; show the licence number in all ads. Renters must park on the property. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), s. 7.6, s. 7.6.2 to 7.6.4](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "A maximum of two (2) persons per bedroom is permitted per short term rental" … "dwelling unit up to eight (8) guests." … "No structural alteration or addition to a dwelling unit to facilitate a short term" … "The owner shall ensure that renters do not create any form of nuisance for" … "The property owner shall ensure that renters park all vehicles within the" … "Short Term Rental, High Occupant" … "1 per licensed bedroom," - Source: [Apply for a Business Licence, What You Need to Apply](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/apply-business-licence) - Official wording: "Applications for a Short-Term Rental require a letter of permission from the property owner if the applicant is a tenant, and strata approval where applicable." - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01, Business Licence Bylaw 2026-01, s. 14.1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) - Official wording: "A maximum of one short term rental business licence may be issued per parcel." … "post contact numbers and the maximum overnight occupant load in a visible location from the street and must display decal;" … "include the City of Penticton business licence number in all listings, advertising and promotion for the business." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine:** Operating a vacation rental contrary to the zoning rules: bylaw notice $100 ($90 early, $110 late) or municipal ticket $200. Operating without a business licence: bylaw notice $450 ($425 early, $500 late) or municipal ticket $500. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026), Appendix 7 and Appendix 4](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Operating a vacation rental 7.6 $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 Yes" … "Carry on business without a 3.1 $450 $425 $500 No" - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026), Schedules B7 and B4](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) - Official wording: "Operating a vacation rental contrary to bylaw 7.6 $200.00" … "Carry on business without a licence 3.1 $500" - Source: [Short-Term Rentals, Bylaw Enforcement](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/short-term-rentals) - Official wording: "liable for daily fines for an ongoing offence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (s. 7.6 Short Term Rentals) and Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), s. 7.6](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) - Official wording: "7.5.4 A rural home occupation shall not generate more than six (6) client visits at any given time. 7.6 Short Term Rentals 7.6.1 Ownership .1 A short term rental shall not be operated without a valid business license issued" … "Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 Consolidated for convenience only" - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01, s. 1](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) - Official wording: "Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works Under [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (section 7.6), short-term rental is a permitted use in most residential zones (for example FG, A, RC, R4-L, R4-S and RM1 to RM5) and some commercial zones, but only by the principal resident, who lives there at least 185 days a year. If there is a suite or carriage house, only one dwelling may be rented. Nine or more guests needs a site-specific rezoning. A City business licence is required under [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf). ## Steps 1. Check your zone on the Property Viewer and read the City's Short-Term Rental Guide. 2. Apply for the City business licence and pay the application deposit. Strata approval is needed where it applies. 3. Once you have the licence, register with the Province's short-term rental registry (1-833-828-2240). ## Good to know - Limits: maximum 2 people per bedroom and 8 guests (more needs High Occupant status). One licence per parcel. Renters must park on the property. - Post your contact numbers, the maximum occupant load and the decal where they are visible from the street. List your contacts on the City Business Directory and show the licence number in every ad. - Fines: operating contrary to the zoning rules is a $100 bylaw notice or a $200 municipal ticket. Operating without a business licence is a $450 bylaw notice or a $500 municipal ticket. Daily fines can apply to an ongoing offence. - The Province requires hosts to register and pay annual registration fees. ## What you'll need - Proof the home is your primary residence, or a provincial exemption - Strata corporation approval, if the unit is in a strata ## Official forms and pages - [Short-Term Rentals, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/short-term-rentals) - [Short-Term Rental Guide (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-and-building/Business%20Licences/LIC-Short-Term-Rental-Guide-Bulletin-26-08-23v3.2.pdf) - [Provincial short-term rental registration](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry) ## Related questions - [Penticton business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/business-licence.md) - [Penticton home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/home-based-business.md) - [Penticton secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/short-term-rental.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/short-term-rental.md) - [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/short-term-rental.md) - [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/short-term-rental.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/short-term-rental.md) - [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Short-Term Rentals, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/short-term-rentals) (read 2026-10-29) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated October 2026), s. 7.6 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Business License Bylaw No. 2026-01 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2026-01%20Business%20Licence%20Bylaw_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 5 (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2014-07%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20CONSOLIDATED%20PACKAGE%20-%20October%202026_1.pdf) (read 2026-10-29) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2012-5037 (consolidated June 2026) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/2012-5037%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20%28Consolidated%20Package%20-%20June%202026%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 2012-5021 (consolidated June 2026) (PDF)](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/MTI%20Bylaw%205021%20-%20consolidated%20for%20website%20-%20June%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-05) - [Short-term rental registration, Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry) (read 2026-10-29) - [Apply for a Business Licence, City of Penticton](https://www.penticton.ca/business-building/business-licences-permits/apply-business-licence) (read 2026-11-05) _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/penticton/short-term-rental/_