# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Salmo --- title: "Salmo building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit in Salmo, and how do I apply?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit.json" --- # Salmo building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit in Salmo, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Salmo you need a Village building or plumbing permit to build, renovate, add on, move or demolish a building, finish a basement, create a secondary suite, install a pool or build a retaining wall holding back more than 5 feet of soil. Apply at the Village Office or online. Work must not start until the permit is issued and paid for. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer: the Village's Building Bylaw sets fees by value of construction, plus a plan check deposit paid at application. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. Ask the Village Office. Inspections need 3 working days' notice. **Where:** - In person: Village Office (Building Inspector Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.), 423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily and on statutory holidays).) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 - Phone: Building Inspections Services line, 250-352-8155 - Email: Village Office, info@salmo.ca - Email: Book an inspection, appointment@salmo.ca ## Key facts - **Needed for:** A building or plumbing permit is needed to build a new building (including temporary and farm buildings), renovate, add on, finish a basement, move or demolish a building, change use, create a secondary suite, set up a manufactured or modular home, install a pool, or build a retaining wall holding back more than 5 feet of soil; also for plumbing and sprinkler or fire alarm systems. - Source: [Building Inspections, Building Inspections page](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - Official wording: "A Building or Plumbing Permit is required when you wish to:" … "construct a new building, including temporary and farm buildings" … "create a secondary suite" … "construct a retaining wall retaining more than 5 feet of soil" - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, s. 6.1, 8.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall commence or continue any construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change the occupancy of any building" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not needed for:** The Village lists painting; landscaping, sidewalks and driveways; fencing (fence heights are limited by the Zoning Bylaw); cabinet replacement; new roofing; and building a fireplace, installing a woodstove or chimney in an existing building. The bylaw also excludes retaining structures under 1.5 m high and uncovered decks not more than 600 mm above grade. - Source: [Building Inspections, Building Inspections page](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - Official wording: "A Permit is not required for minor non-structural changes, such as:" … "fencing (fence heights are limited by Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw)" … "install new roofing" - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, s. 5.2.2, 5.2.3](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "retaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height;" … "decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft.);" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Applications are available online or at the Village Office (423 Davies Avenue). Forms can be submitted in person, by email or through the Contact page. Construction must not start before the permit is issued and paid for. - Source: [Building Inspections, Permit Application](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - Official wording: "Applications for Building Permits are available online or at the Village Office." … "Construction must not commence before a building permit has been issued and paid for." - Source: [Forms, Forms page](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) - Official wording: "Building Permit Application" … "Forms can be submitted in-person, via EMAIL or by using the 'Choose files' button on the Village's CONTACT page." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What to submit:** A complete application form with correct contact information, signed by the owner; plans showing the designer's name and address; and the plan check deposit where required (paid at application). Complex buildings need more, including a title search and letters of assurance. - Source: [Building Inspections, Permit Application](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - Official wording: "ensure that the application form is complete, contact information is correct and that the owner has signed the application" … "Applicant must pay plan check deposit (where required) at time of application." - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, s. 8.3](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "All plans submitted with permit applications must bear the name and address of the designer of the building or structure." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The published pages do not say how long a permit takes. - **Inspections:** The owner or contractor gives the building official 3 working days' notice (the page also says at least 72 hours). To book, call the Village office at 250-357-9433 or email appointment@salmo.ca, quoting the permit number, site address, owner's name and inspection type. - Source: [Building Inspections](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - Official wording: "It will be the responsibility of the owner/contractor to give notice of 3 working days to the building official" … "To book an inspection, call the Village of Salmo Office at 250-357-9433 or email us at appointment@salmo.ca." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Village office, 250-357-9433 (info@salmo.ca). The Building Inspector is at the Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, on Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Building Inspections Services line: 250-352-8155. - Source: [Building Inspections, Building Inspections page](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - Official wording: "Our Building Inspector is available in the Salmo Village Office on Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at:" … "For inquiries call the Building Inspections Services line at 250-352-8155." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618. - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, s. 1.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Building Bylaw (2010)"" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Salmo's building official reviews plans against the [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) and the BC Building Code, and inspects the work as it goes. A building or plumbing permit is needed to construct a new building (including temporary and farm buildings), renovate, add on, finish a basement, move or demolish a building, change its use, create a secondary suite, set up a manufactured or modular home, install a pool, or build a retaining wall holding back more than 5 feet of soil. It also covers plumbing, sprinkler and fire alarm systems. The Village lists painting, landscaping, sidewalks and driveways, fencing, cabinet replacement, new roofing, and building a fireplace or installing a woodstove or chimney in an existing building as work that does not need a permit. The bylaw also excludes retaining structures under 1.5 m high and uncovered decks not more than 600 mm above grade. ## Steps 1. Get the application form online or at the Village Office (423 Davies Avenue). The form is on the Village's Forms page. 2. Fill it in with correct contact information and sign it as owner. Include plans showing the designer's name and address. Complex buildings need more, including a title search and letters of assurance. 3. Submit it in person, by email or through the Contact page, and pay the plan check deposit if one applies. 4. Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued, by cheque, cash or debit card only. Do not start construction before then. 5. Book inspections by calling 250-357-9433 or emailing appointment@salmo.ca. Give 3 working days' notice (the page also says at least 72 hours) and quote the permit number, site address, owner's name and the inspection type. ## Good to know - The Building Inspector is at the Village Office on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Building Inspections Services line is 250-352-8155. - Under the [Zoning Bylaw No. 773](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf), an accessory building over 9.3 m² also needs a Development Permit. - Fewer inspections apply to farm buildings and small structures under 10 square metres. - The Village does not state how long a permit takes. Ask the Village Office. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - [Forms, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) ## Related questions - [Salmo building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit-fees.md) - [Salmo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Salmo secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/secondary-suite.md) - [Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup.md) - [Salmo fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/fence-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/building-permit.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/building-permit.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/building-permit.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/building-permit.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Salmo fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Salmo, and how high can it be?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/fence-rules.json" --- # Salmo fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Salmo, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In Salmo a fence does not need a building permit, but its height is limited by the Zoning Bylaw. Fences up to 1.22 m (4 ft) may go anywhere on a lot; taller ones, up to 1.83 m (6 ft), must sit behind the front face of the main building. A pool needs a permit for its fencing. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** No permit fee for a fence. A pool fence falls under the pool permit. **How long:** Not applicable: no permit is needed for a fence. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily and on statutory holidays).) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 - Email: Village Office, info@salmo.ca ## Key facts - **Permit:** No building permit: the Village lists fencing among work that does not need one, noting fence heights are limited by the Zoning Bylaw. A pool needs a permit for its fencing requirements. - Source: [Building Inspections, Building Inspections page](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - Official wording: "fencing (fence heights are limited by Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw)" … "install a pool-pertains to fencing requirements" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, front yard:** Fences and landscape screens 1.22 m (4 ft) or less may be on any part of a lot. Taller fences may only be to the rear of the front face of the principal building. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.28(a),(b)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "Landscape screens or fences 1.22m (4') or less in height may be sited on any portion of a lot." … "Landscape screens or fences 1.83m (6') or less in height may be sited to the rear of the front face or exterior side face of a principal building on the lot." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, side and rear yards:** Up to 1.83 m (6 ft), sited to the rear of the front face or exterior side face of the principal building. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.28(b)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "Landscape screens or fences 1.83m (6') or less in height may be sited to the rear of the front face or exterior side face of a principal building on the lot." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** Within the sight triangle at an intersection, no tree, shrub, plant, fence or other structure may be above the height where an eye 1.22 m (4 ft) above the road cannot see an object 1.22 m above the other road. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.25](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "No person who owns or occupies land at the intersection of two (2) or more highways may place or grow any tree, shrub, plant, fence or other structure within the sight triangle" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other rules:** Fences may be on the lot line and need no setback except for traffic sight lines. Retaining walls under 1.5 m high are not covered by the Building Bylaw. Pool fencing: see the building permit for a pool. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, Definition of FENCE](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "Fences may be erected on the lot lines and are not subject to any setbacks apart from traffic sight lines." - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, s. 5.2.2](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "retaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.28 (Fences and Landscape Screens) and s. 4.25 (Clear Vision Area). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, Citation](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Salmo's [Building Inspections page](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) lists fencing among work that does not need a building permit, and notes that fence heights are limited by the Zoning Bylaw. The rules are in s. 4.28 (Fences and Landscape Screens) of the [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf), unless a particular zone says otherwise. - Fences and landscape screens 1.22 m (4 ft) or less may be on any part of a lot. - Taller fences may only be to the rear of the front face of the principal building, up to 1.83 m (6 ft). - Fences may be on the lot line and need no setback, except for traffic sight lines. ## Good to know - Corner lots: within the sight triangle at an intersection (s. 4.25, Clear Vision Area), no tree, shrub, plant, fence or other structure may be above the height where an eye 1.22 m (4 ft) above the road cannot see an object 1.22 m above the other road. The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has final authority over sight distance on its roads. - A pool needs a permit for its fencing requirements. See the building-permit answer. - Retaining walls under 1.5 m high are not covered by the [Building Bylaw](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf). - The bylaw sets no rule on fence materials such as barbed wire or electric fencing that we found. Ask the Village Office at 250-357-9433. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) ## Related questions - [Salmo building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit.md) - [Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup.md) - [Salmo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/fence-rules.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/fence-rules.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/fence-rules.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/fence-rules.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/fence-rules.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _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 Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Salmo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Salmo?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Salmo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Salmo? **Short answer:** In Salmo a shed of 9.3 m² (100 sq ft) or less needs a Development Permit but may not need a building permit. Anything larger needs both. A new garage or carport needs a building permit. Decks without a roof no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade are outside the Building Bylaw. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** Building permit fees follow the Building Bylaw schedule (see the building-permit-fees answer). The Village does not state a Development Permit fee in the sources we read. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily and on statutory holidays).) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 - Email: Village Office, info@salmo.ca ## Key facts - **Sheds:** An accessory building of 9.3 m² (100 sq ft) or less needs a Development Permit but may not need a building permit. Any accessory building over 9.3 m² needs both a Development Permit and a Building Permit. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.21(b), 4.29.1(b)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "Small accessory buildings up to 3.05m x 3.05m, 9.3m2 (10' x 10', 100ft2) require a Development Permit and are permitted on all lots & may not require a Building Permit." … "An accessory building larger than 9.3m2 (100ft2) requires a Development Permit & a Building Permit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Decks:** The Building Bylaw does not apply to decks without a roof that are no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade. Other decks fall under the general rule that building and altering structures needs a permit. - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, s. 5.2.3, 8.1.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft.);" … "building permit before constructing or altering a building or structure;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Garages and carports:** A new garage or carport is a building needing a building permit; the fee table lists attached garages, detached garages and carports. An accessory building over 9.3 m² also needs a Development Permit. - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, s. 8.1.1; Schedule A formula](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "building permit before constructing or altering a building or structure;" … "Attached garage $ 40.00 p.s.f." … "Detached garage $ 30.00 p.s.f." … "Carport $ 25.00 p.s.f." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.29.1(b)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "An accessory building larger than 9.3m2 (100ft2) requires a Development Permit & a Building Permit." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning limits:** R-1 accessory buildings: up to 4.5 m high (7 m with a Development Permit); 4.5 m from front or exterior side lot lines and 1.5 m from rear or interior side lines; not closer to the street than the house; 3 m from the house (1 m if under 20 m²). Coverage: lesser of 14% or 92.9 m² (s. 4.29.4(b) also says 10%). (Sources differ: The next sentence of s. 4.29.4(b) says "The maximum site coverage for accessory buildings is 10%", which does not match the 14% figure. Height and other zones not summarized here.) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 5.4.9(b), 4.29.4](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "No accessory building or structure may be located within: • 4.5m (14'9") of the front or exterior side lot lines, or • 1.5m (4'11") of the rear or interior side lot lines." … "An accessory building or structure may not be situated closer to the front lot line or the exterior side lot line than the principal building." … "The maximum site coverage for all accessory buildings on a lot in residential zones is the lesser of 14% or a footprint of 92.9m2 (1,000ft2)." … "The minimum distance to the principal dwelling is 3m (9'10"), except if the gross floor area of the accessory building is less than 20m2 (215ft2), the minimum distance is 1m (3'3")." … "no accessory buildings or structures may exceed 4.5m" … "The maximum site coverage for accessory buildings is 10%." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618; Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026. - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, s. 1.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Building Bylaw (2010)"" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, Citation](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In the Village of Salmo, two bylaws apply: the [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) for building permits and the [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) for where and how big. - **Shed or other accessory building:** 9.3 m² (100 sq ft) or less needs a Development Permit but may not need a building permit. Over 9.3 m² needs both. - **Deck:** the Building Bylaw does not apply to a deck without a roof that is no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade. Other decks fall under the general rule that building or altering a structure needs a permit. - **Garage or carport:** a new one is a building needing a building permit. An accessory building over 9.3 m² also needs a Development Permit. ## Good to know - For R-1 accessory buildings the Zoning Bylaw sets: up to 4.5 m high (7 m with a Development Permit); 4.5 m from front or exterior side lot lines and 1.5 m from rear or interior side lines; not closer to the street than the house; 3 m from the house (1 m if under 20 m²). - Coverage: the bylaw says the lesser of 14% or 92.9 m², but the next sentence of s. 4.29.4(b) says the maximum is 10%. The two do not match, so confirm with the Village Office. - The Village says fewer inspections apply to structures under 10 square metres. - Other zones have their own limits. Call 250-357-9433 before you build. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) ## Related questions - [Salmo building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit.md) - [Salmo building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit-fees.md) - [Salmo fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/fence-rules.md) - [Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup.md) - [Salmo secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/secondary-suite.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) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Salmo building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost in Salmo?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit-fees.json" --- # Salmo building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Salmo? **Short answer:** In Salmo the building permit fee is $50 for construction value up to $1,000, then $10.50 per $1,000 (or part of $1,000) above that, under the 2010 Building Bylaw. A plan check deposit of $50 to $200 is paid at application. The Village says to confirm current fees with the Village Office. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** $50 basic fee to $1,000 of construction value, then $10.50 per $1,000 (or part); plan check deposit $100 single-family, $200 multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional, $50 accessory building or addition (Bylaw 618, Schedule A). **How long:** The plan check deposit is paid at application and the permit fee when the permit is issued. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily and on statutory holidays).) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 - Email: Village Office, info@salmo.ca ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** $50 basic fee for construction value from $1 to $1,000. - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A, part A](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "BASIC FEE: $ 1.00 - $1,000.00 $ 50.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How the fee is worked out:** Based on the construction value declared or assessed by the Village: $50 up to $1,000, then $10.50 per $1,000 (or portion of $1,000) for value of $1,000 and over. The bylaw gives per-square-foot values for estimating, e.g. detached garage $30, carport $25, sundeck $20. - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A, part A and formula](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "Fee for construction value (declared or assessed) as determined by the Village of Salmo" … "$ 1,000.00 and over $ 10.50 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof" … "Detached garage $ 30.00 p.s.f." … "Carport $ 25.00 p.s.f." … "Sundeck $ 20.00 p.s.f." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Application or plan review fee:** A plan check deposit paid with the application: $100 for a single-family dwelling, $200 for multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional, $50 for an accessory building or addition. It is non-refundable and credited against the permit fee. - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A part E; s. 12.2](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "E. PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT" … "Single-family dwelling …………………………………………..……… $ 100.00" … "Accessory Building or Addition………………………………………………. $ 50.00" … "which is non-refundable and must be credited against the building permit fee when the permit is issued." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees:** Plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $100; moving a building $100; pools (fence requirements) $100; temporary building or RV $200; manufactured home set-up $200 (single wide) or $300 (double wide); re-inspection $50; permit renewal $100. - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A parts B, C](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "C. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES" … "Plumbing System means a drainage, venting, fire protection or water system, or" … "4. Demolition ……………………………………………………………. $100.00" … "3. Pools (fence requirements) ………………………………………….. $100.00" … "8. Re-Inspection ………………………………………………………... $ 50.00" … "10. Permit Renewal……………………………………………………… $100.00" … "6. Temporary building (or Recreational Vehicle)..……………..…….. $200.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to pay:** The plan check deposit is paid at application and the permit fee at permit issuance, by cheque, cash or debit card only. - Source: [Building Inspections, Permit Application](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - Official wording: "Permit fee is payable at permit issuance. Fee to be paid by cheque, cash or debit card only." … "Applicant must pay plan check deposit (where required) at time of application." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A (Permit Fees). - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 'A' – PERMIT FEES TO BUILDING BYLAW NO. 618, 2010" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Salmo sets building permit fees in Schedule A (Permit Fees) of the [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf). The fee is based on the construction value declared or assessed by the Village: $50 for value up to $1,000, then $10.50 per $1,000 (or portion of $1,000) for value of $1,000 and over. The schedule does not say whether the $50 is added to the per-$1,000 amount, so ask the Village Office. The bylaw also gives per-square-foot values for estimating, for example detached garage $30, carport $25 and sundeck $20. A plan check deposit is paid with the application: $100 for a single-family dwelling, $200 for multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional, and $50 for an accessory building or addition. It is non-refundable and credited against the permit fee. ## Good to know - Other fees: plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $100; moving a building $100; pools (fence requirements) $100; temporary building or RV $200; manufactured home set-up $200 (single wide) or $300 (double wide); re-inspection $50; permit renewal $100. - The schedule also lists a $2,000 deposit under s. 17.3 and $750 to remove a Notice on Title. Part of a permit fee may be refunded within 6 months if no work has started (Schedule A, part D). - Pay by cheque, cash or debit card only. - The schedule dates from 2010, and the [Building Inspections page](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) says to contact the Village Office for current permit fees. Confirm before you budget. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) ## Related questions - [Salmo building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit.md) - [Salmo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Salmo secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/secondary-suite.md) - [Salmo business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/business-licence.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/building-permit-fees.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/building-permit-fees.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/building-permit-fees.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit-fees.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/building-permit-fees.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) (read 2026-11-08) _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 Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned in Salmo and what I can build on it?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned in Salmo and what I can build on it? **Short answer:** In Salmo, zones are shown on Schedule B (Zoning Map) of Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, posted in the Village bylaw library. No online map or lookup tool was found. For help, call the Village Office at 250-357-9433. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** Free to read; no fee stated. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily and on statutory holidays).) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 - Email: Village Office, info@salmo.ca ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** The zones are shown on Schedule B (Zoning Map) of Zoning Bylaw #773, 2026, which is posted in the Village bylaw library. No online map or lookup tool was found. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 5.2](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "The extent of each zone is shown on Schedule "B" Zoning Map, which is incorporated in and forms part of this Bylaw." - Source: [Bylaw Library](https://salmo.ca/council/bylaw-library/) - Official wording: "773 – Zoning Bylaw 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning bylaw:** The Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, adopted October 27, 2026. It repeals and replaces Land Use Bylaw No. 489, 2001. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, Citation, readings](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026" … "RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026" … "Bylaw 489, 2001 is hereby repealed and replaced." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What the zone controls:** For each zone: permitted uses, lot size and frontage, site coverage, building size, setbacks and parking. Zones: R-1, MH-1, RM-1, ER-1, C-1, C-2, M-1, P-1 and RR-1. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 5.1, 5.4](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "For this Bylaw, the Village of Salmo is divided into the following zones:" … "Single and Two-Family Residential R-1" … "Rural Resource RR-1" … "The following uses, buildings and structures, and no others, are permitted in the R-1 zone:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Village of Salmo office: 250-357-9433, info@salmo.ca, 423 Davies Avenue. - Source: [Contact, Contact page](https://salmo.ca/contact/) - Official wording: "View on Map -> Phone: Ph: 250-357-9433 Fax: 250-357-9633 Public Works Water & Sewer Emergency Number: 250-321-6303" … "Contact Ph: (250) 357-9433 Fax: (250) 357-9633 Email: info@salmo.ca Hours Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm" … "##### View the Village's Cookie and Privacy Policy Address: 423 Davies Avenue PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC, V0G 1Z0 View on Map ->" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, Citation](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Salmo's [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf), adopted October 27, 2026, repeals and replaces Land Use Bylaw No. 489, 2001. It is posted in the Village's [Bylaw Library, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/council/bylaw-library/). The posted copy is titled "Website Copy". The zones are on Schedule B (Zoning Map), and for each zone the bylaw sets permitted uses, lot size and frontage, site coverage, building size, setbacks and parking. The zones are R-1, MH-1, RM-1, ER-1, C-1, C-2, M-1, P-1 and RR-1. ## Steps 1. Open the Zoning Bylaw from the bylaw library and find Schedule B (Zoning Map). The map pages are images. 2. If you cannot tell which zone your lot is in, call the Village Office at 250-357-9433 or email info@salmo.ca with your address. 3. Read that zone's section for permitted uses and limits. ## Good to know - No online map or lookup tool was found on the Village website. - Lots may also need Development Permits under the Official Community Plan. - The Contact page does not name a planning contact; start with the Village Office at 423 Davies Avenue. ## Zones 9 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning/index.json ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - [Bylaw Library, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/council/bylaw-library/) ## Related questions - [Salmo building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit.md) - [Salmo secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/secondary-suite.md) - [Salmo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Salmo home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/home-based-business.md) - [Salmo short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/zoning-lookup.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/zoning-lookup.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/zoning-lookup.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/zoning-lookup.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Library, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/council/bylaw-library/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Salmo secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Salmo?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/secondary-suite.json" --- # Salmo secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Salmo? **Short answer:** Yes. Salmo's Zoning Bylaw allows a secondary suite in a single detached house in the R-1, RM-1 and RR-1 zones, and a detached secondary house, cabin or garage suite as an accessory building. You need a building permit, and a Development Permit for the detached types. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** Building permit and Development Permit fees are not stated here; see the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily and on statutory holidays).) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 - Email: Village Office, info@salmo.ca ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes: a single detached house may contain a secondary suite in R-1 (Single and Two-Family Residential), RM-1 (Multi-Family Residential) and RR-1 (Rural Resource). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 5.4.4(a), 5.6.4(a), 5.12.3(a)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "one (1) single detached house, (which may contain a Secondary Suite) with attached Garage or Carport;" … "One (1) single detached house (which may contain a Secondary Suite or suite above the garage)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes, in R-1: a detached or two-storey secondary house, a cabin, or a garage with a suite above, as one permitted accessory building, no larger than the principal dwelling. A Development Permit is needed for these when there is already a dwelling. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 5.4.4(d), 5.4.7](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "a two-storey Secondary House or Garage with suite above, no larger than the principal dwelling;" … "unless a Development Permit is granted for a Secondary House, Cabin, or a Garage with suite above." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** Only one secondary dwelling unit per lot (an exception may allow two if parking and other requirements are met). A secondary suite must be inside the single-detached dwelling and smaller than 40% of its habitable floor space. A secondary house is limited to 92.9 m² on lots under 0.2 ha (111.5 m² on larger lots) or 80% of the main house footprint. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 5.4.4; definition of Secondary Suite; s. 4.29.4(a)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "Only one (1) secondary dwelling unit is permitted (e.g.: a Secondary Suite in the house or a separate Secondary House)." … "having a floor space less than 40% of the total habitable floor space of that building." … "Maximum footprint for a Secondary House is 92.9m2 (1,000ft2) on lots under 0.2 hectare (.5 acre)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Parking:** One additional off-street parking space for each secondary dwelling unit. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.29.2(b), 5.4.10](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "One (1) additional off-street parking space must be provided for an accessory dwelling." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permits:** A building permit (the Village lists "create a secondary suite") and a Development Permit for a secondary house, cabin or garage suite. Approval of sewage and water supply may be needed. - Source: [Building Inspections, Building Inspections page](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) - Official wording: "create a secondary suite" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.29.2(a), 5.4.7](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "subject to approval from the Village and/or the regional health authority for sewage disposal and water supply" … "unless a Development Permit is granted for a Secondary House, Cabin, or a Garage with suite above." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (ss. 4.29, 5.4); Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, Citation](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026" - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, s. 1.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Building Bylaw (2010)"" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) lets a single detached house in Salmo's R-1 (Single and Two-Family Residential), RM-1 (Multi-Family Residential) and RR-1 (Rural Resource) zones contain a secondary suite. In R-1, a detached or two-storey secondary house, a cabin, or a garage with a suite above is also allowed as one permitted accessory building, no larger than the principal dwelling. RM-1 and RR-1 have similar wording. Other zones were not checked. ## Steps 1. Call the Village Office at 250-357-9433 to confirm your zone and what applies. 2. For a secondary house, cabin or garage suite, apply for a Development Permit when there is already a dwelling on the lot. 3. Apply for a building permit; the Village lists "create a secondary suite" as needing one. 4. Sewage and water supply approval may be needed. ## Good to know - Only one secondary dwelling unit per lot (an exception may allow two if parking and other requirements are met). - A secondary suite must be inside the single detached dwelling and smaller than 40% of its habitable floor space. - A secondary house is limited to 92.9 m² on lots under 0.2 ha (111.5 m² on larger lots) or 80% of the main house footprint. - One extra off-street parking space is required for each secondary dwelling unit. - Development Permit Areas in the Official Community Plan (aquifer, flood, slope, wildfire) may also apply. We could not read that plan, so ask the Village. - No owner-occupancy rule was found in the Zoning Bylaw. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) ## Related questions - [Salmo building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit.md) - [Salmo building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit-fees.md) - [Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup.md) - [Salmo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/secondary-suite.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/secondary-suite.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/secondary-suite.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/secondary-suite.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/secondary-suite.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _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 Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: "Salmo garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in Salmo, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/garbage-collection.json" --- # Salmo garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in Salmo, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** In Salmo, garbage is collected weekly on Wednesdays by a contractor (GFL). Put out up to two bags by 8:00 a.m. The Village page names no carts. Extra bags need a tag from the Village office. The 2026 fee is $253.72 per dwelling unit. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** 2026: $253.72 per dwelling unit for single-family and duplex homes, billed with water and sewer each February; 10% off if paid in full by April 30. Extra Garbage Bag Tag: $4.75 on the Village page, $3.25 in Bylaw #723. **How long:** Weekly, on Wednesdays. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **How often:** Garbage: weekly, on Wednesdays, collected by a contractor (GFL). Recycling: depot at Lions Park on Glendale Avenue, open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on statutory holidays. No organics collection is mentioned. - Source: [Recycling and Garbage, Garbage and recycling page](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - Official wording: "The Village of Salmo contracts Green For Life (GFL, formerly Alpine Group) for the collection of residential garbage." … "Salmo residents are entitled to put out two (2) bags of garbage per week on Wednesdays" … "Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Finding your day:** Wednesday. - Source: [Recycling and Garbage, Garbage and recycling page](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - Official wording: "Salmo residents are entitled to put out two (2) bags of garbage per week on Wednesdays" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Carts:** Not confirmed. The Village page names no carts. - **Setting carts out:** Have garbage out by 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, preferably in a garbage can so birds and animals do not make a mess. - Source: [Recycling and Garbage, Garbage and recycling page](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - Official wording: "Please have the garbage out by 8:00 am for pick up and preferably in a garbage can" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits and extra garbage:** Two bags per week. Extra bags need a special high-visibility Extra Garbage Bag Tag, bought at the Village office; untagged extra bags are left at the curb. Tag price: Village page says $4.75; Miscellaneous Fees Bylaw #723 says $3.25. (Sources differ: Bylaw #723 is from 2020; the page figure may be newer. Conflict left for the Village to confirm.) - Source: [Recycling and Garbage, Garbage and recycling page](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - Official wording: "Extra Garbage Bag tags are available for purchase from the Village office and cost $4.75 per tag." … "Extra bags without tags will be left at the curb." - Source: [Miscellaneous Fees Bylaw #723, 2020, Schedule A](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/723-Miscellaneous-Fees-Bylaw-2020.pdf) - Official wording: "operator rate Fax services $0.25 per page Garbage Tags $3.25 Returned Cheque (NSF) $40.00 Search of Village records in excess of 15" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** 2026: $253.72 per dwelling unit for single-family and duplex homes, billed with water and sewer each February; 10% off if paid in full by April 30. (The bylaw spells the amount in words as $247.77.) (Sources differ: The words and the figure in Bylaw #770 s. 2(c) do not agree; the figure is $253.72. Commercial and industrial operations arrange their own collection.) - Source: [Municipal Utilities User Fees Bylaw #770, 2026, s. 2(c), 2(d)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/770-2026-Utility-Fees-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "two hundred and forty-seven dollars and seventy-seven cents ($253.72) per dwelling unit for single family or duplex residential properties" … "shall be reduced by ten percent (10%) if it is paid in full on or before April 30th, 2026." - Source: [Utilities, Utilities page](https://salmo.ca/services/utilities/) - Official wording: "Billed annually in February" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Municipal Utilities User Fees Bylaw #770, 2026 (garbage fee); Miscellaneous Fees Bylaw #723, 2020 (garbage tags). - Source: [Municipal Utilities User Fees Bylaw #770, 2026, s. 1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/770-2026-Utility-Fees-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "MUNICIPAL UTILITIES USER FEES BYLAW #770, 2026" - Source: [Miscellaneous Fees Bylaw #723, 2020, s. 4.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/723-Miscellaneous-Fees-Bylaw-2020.pdf) - Official wording: "Miscellaneous Fees Bylaw #723, 2020" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Garbage is collected weekly, on Wednesdays, by a contractor (GFL), according to the [Village garbage and recycling page](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/). Commercial and industrial operations arrange their own collection. No organics collection is mentioned, and the page describes bags (optionally in a garbage can), not carts. ## Steps 1. Have garbage out by 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, preferably in a garbage can so birds and animals do not make a mess. 2. Put out no more than two bags per week. 3. For more, buy an Extra Garbage Bag Tag at the Village office (423 Davies Avenue). Untagged extra bags are left at the curb. ## Good to know - Fee: [Bylaw #770](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/770-2026-Utility-Fees-Bylaw.pdf) sets $253.72 per dwelling unit for 2026 for single-family and duplex homes, billed with water and sewer each February, with 10% off if paid in full by April 30. The bylaw spells the amount in words as $247.77, so confirm the figure with the Village. - Tag price: the Village page says $4.75, but the [Miscellaneous Fees Bylaw #723](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/723-Miscellaneous-Fees-Bylaw-2020.pdf) says $3.25. Ask the Village office which applies. - Recycling goes to the depot at Lions Park on Glendale Avenue, run by the RDCK for Recycle BC: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on statutory holidays. - No time to bring cans in is stated, and no collection map or app was found. ## Official forms and pages - [Recycling and Garbage, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - [Utilities, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/utilities/) - [Municipal Utilities User Fees Bylaw #770, 2026 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/770-2026-Utility-Fees-Bylaw.pdf) - [Miscellaneous Fees Bylaw #723, 2020 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/723-Miscellaneous-Fees-Bylaw-2020.pdf) ## Related questions - [Salmo yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/yard-waste.md) - [Salmo backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-fire.md) - [Salmo watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/water-restrictions.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/garbage-collection.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/garbage-collection.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/garbage-collection.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/garbage-collection.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/garbage-collection.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Recycling and Garbage, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Utilities, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/utilities/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Utilities User Fees Bylaw #770, 2026 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/770-2026-Utility-Fees-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Miscellaneous Fees Bylaw #723, 2020 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/723-Miscellaneous-Fees-Bylaw-2020.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Salmo yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Salmo?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/yard-waste.json" --- # Salmo yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Salmo? **Short answer:** In Salmo, the Village collects compostable yard and garden waste at the curb twice a year, in spring and fall clean-up. Put it out in see-through bags by 8:00 a.m., with branches bundled into stacks. The RDCK transfer station takes it free in May and October. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Curbside clean-up is paid through the yearly utility bill. At the RDCK Central (Salmo) Transfer Station, yard and garden waste is free in May and October only; user fees apply the rest of the year. **How long:** Curbside twice a year. The Village posts each year's dates; check its website. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** Yes, twice a year (spring and fall clean-up). Compostable yard and garden waste goes out at the curb by 8:00 a.m. in see-through bags, with branches bundled into stacks. The Village posts each year's dates. - Source: [Recycling and Garbage, Spring & Fall Clean-up](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - Official wording: "The Village picks up compostable yard and garden waste twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall." … "all compostable waste must be bagged in see-through bags and that all branches must be bundled into stacks." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to set it out:** Compostable waste in see-through bags, branches bundled into stacks, all at the curb by 8:00 a.m. each day. Waste not following these guidelines is not removed. - Source: [Recycling and Garbage, Spring & Fall Clean-up](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - Official wording: "All compostable waste for pick up and removal must be placed out on the curbside by 8:00 am each day." … "Any waste not following these guidelines will not be removed." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Drop-off:** RDCK Central (Salmo) Transfer Station, 550 Emerald Road: Wednesday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., closed statutory holidays. - Source: [Recycling and Garbage, Transfer Station](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - Official wording: "The RDCK operates the Central (Salmo) Transfer Station for your additional garbage disposal needs." … "Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cost:** Curbside spring and fall clean-up is paid through the yearly utility bill. At the transfer station, yard and garden waste is free in May and October only; user fees apply the rest of the year. - Source: [Recycling and Garbage, Garbage collection; Transfer Station](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - Official wording: "a service paid for as part of your yearly Utility Bill along with spring and fall clean-up and your water and sewer services" … "Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply the rest of the year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not accepted:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Bylaw:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. ## How it works The Village runs a spring and fall clean-up. Compostable yard and garden waste goes out at the curb by 8:00 a.m. each day in see-through bags, with branches bundled into stacks. Waste that does not follow these guidelines is not removed. Each year's dates are posted on the [Village garbage and recycling page](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/). ## Steps 1. Check the Village website for this year's clean-up dates. 2. Put compostable waste in see-through bags and bundle branches into stacks, at the curb by 8:00 a.m. 3. Or take it to the RDCK Central (Salmo) Transfer Station, 550 Emerald Road, Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (closed on statutory holidays). ## Good to know - Curbside clean-up is paid through the yearly utility bill. - At the transfer station, yard and garden waste is free in May and October only. User fees apply the rest of the year; ask the RDCK for the rates. - No bag or bundle size or weight limit is stated. - No list of materials not accepted was found beyond the bagging rules. - No bylaw on yard waste collection was found. See the backyard fire answer before burning. ## Official forms and pages - [Recycling and Garbage, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - [Utilities, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/utilities/) ## Related questions - [Salmo garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/garbage-collection.md) - [Salmo backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/yard-waste.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/yard-waste.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/yard-waste.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/yard-waste.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/yard-waste.md) - [Rossland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Recycling and Garbage, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Utilities, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/utilities/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _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 any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: Salmo watering restrictions question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Water, sewer, roads and snow owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/water-restrictions/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/water-restrictions.json" --- # Salmo watering restrictions **Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions? **Short answer:** In Salmo, sprinkling regulations apply in the summer months, and the Village may extend or start them earlier in a drought. Sprinkling is allowed only 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hand watering is allowed at any time. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** No cost to follow the rules. No fine amount for watering was found. **How long:** Summer months; the Village's water page says dates may be extended or start earlier depending on drought conditions. Check the Village website for current dates. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **When restrictions apply:** Sprinkling regulations apply in the summer months. The Village's water page says the dates may be extended or start earlier depending on drought conditions. - Source: [Water Smart Salmo (watering regulations), Watering Regulations](https://salmo.ca/community-initiatives/water-smart-salmo/) - Official wording: "Sprinkling regulations are in place during the summer months requiring residents to restrict the times of "sprinkler watering"." … "may be extended or start earlier depending on drought conditions." … "Sprinkling regulations are in place during the summer months" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Sprinkling schedule:** Sprinkling only 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. "Sprinkler watering" includes overhead and spray systems and micro and drip irrigation systems. - Source: [Water Smart Salmo (watering regulations), Watering Regulations](https://salmo.ca/community-initiatives/water-smart-salmo/) - Official wording: "sprinkling is restricted to the hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 am and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm." … ""Sprinkler Watering" includes all overhead and spray type systems and micro and drip irrigation type systems." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Allowed at any time:** Hand watering is permitted at any time. - Source: [Water Smart Salmo (watering regulations), Watering Regulations](https://salmo.ca/community-initiatives/water-smart-salmo/) - Official wording: "Hand watering is permitted at any time" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **New lawns:** Not confirmed. The Village's sprinkling bylaw is posted as a scanned image, so its rules were not read. - **Fine:** Not confirmed. The Village's sprinkling bylaw is posted as a scanned image, so its rules were not read. - **Bylaw:** Sprinkling Regulations, Bylaw #259, 1982 (named on the Village water page; also listed in the bylaw library); related Waterworks Regulations By-law No. 508. - Source: [Water Smart Salmo (watering regulations), Watering Regulations](https://salmo.ca/community-initiatives/water-smart-salmo/) - Official wording: "water conservation regulations per Bylaw #259, 1982 are in effect from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025" - Source: [Bylaw Library](https://salmo.ca/council/bylaw-library/) - Official wording: "267 - Improvement and Upgrading of Streets and Alleys 260 - Signs Bylaw 259 - Sprinkling Regulations 249 - Water Extension 248 - Sewer Extension" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village's [watering regulations page](https://salmo.ca/community-initiatives/water-smart-salmo/) says sprinkling regulations apply in the summer months, and the dates may be extended or start earlier depending on drought conditions. The Village names Bylaw #259 (Sprinkling Regulations, 1982) as the basis. Its posted copy is a scanned image, so the bylaw's own text is not summarized here. Sprinkling is allowed only 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. "Sprinkler watering" includes overhead and spray systems and micro and drip irrigation systems. Hand watering is permitted at any time. ## Steps 1. Check the Village website for the current start date and any stage in effect. 2. Water with sprinklers or drip systems only during the two windows above. 3. Hand water at any time. ## Good to know - Drip irrigation counts as sprinkler watering, so it is not exempt. - No exemption or permit for new lawns or sod was found. Ask the Village office (250-357-9433). - No fine amount for watering was found. - An older flyer added odd and even day watering; the current Village page does not mention it, so confirm with the Village. ## Official forms and pages - [Water Smart Salmo (watering regulations), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/community-initiatives/water-smart-salmo/) - [Bylaw Library, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/council/bylaw-library/) ## Related questions - [Salmo garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/garbage-collection.md) - [Salmo backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/water-restrictions.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/water-restrictions.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/water-restrictions.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/water-restrictions.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/water-restrictions.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/water-restrictions.md) ## Sources - [Water Smart Salmo (watering regulations), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/community-initiatives/water-smart-salmo/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Library, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/council/bylaw-library/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _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 Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/water-restrictions/_ --- --- title: "Salmo dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-licence.json" --- # Salmo dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Salmo, no one may keep a dog over four months old without a valid Village licence. The fee is $15 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $25 for a dog that is not. Apply on the Village form at the Village office. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** $15 a year for a spayed female or neutered male dog (veterinarian's certificate needed); $25 a year for a dog that is not. New residents and new dog owners pay 50% of the annual fee if they buy after July 31. No fee for guide dogs or police dogs. Fine for an unlicensed dog: $50 (municipal ticket). **How long:** A licence is for the calendar year in which it is issued. The bylaw does not state a renewal deadline. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. No one may keep a dog over four months old in the Village without a valid licence. Guide dogs and police dogs pay no fee; certified service dogs are exempt from the Village licence. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 4(1), 4(5)(b)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall keep any dog over the age of four months within the municipality unless a valid license has been obtained" … "There shall be no license fee charged for guide dogs or police dogs." - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, s. 4.6 (added by Bylaw #707)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "Service Dogs are exempted from the requirement to obtain a Village license." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Issued by:** The Village of Salmo: applications are made on the Village form and submitted to the Village office. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 4(2)(a)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "Every application for a license shall be made on the application form provided for that purpose by the Village of Salmo" … "submitted to the Village of Salmo municipal office" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $15 a year for a spayed female or neutered male dog. The owner must show a veterinarian's certificate. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 4(4), 4(5)(a)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "Female Spayed Not Spayed $15.00 $25.00 Male Neutered Not Neutered $15.00 $25.00" … "that the dog has been spayed or neutered" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $25 a year for a female not spayed or a male not neutered. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 4(5)(a)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "Female Spayed Not Spayed $15.00 $25.00 Male Neutered Not Neutered $15.00 $25.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees and discounts:** New residents and new dog owners pay 50% of the annual fee if they buy after July 31. No fee for guide dogs or police dogs. Replacement tag and licence transfer fees are referred to a "Schedule A" that lists only fines, so no amounts are given. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 4(5)(c), 4(6), 4(7)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "shall be 50% of the annual license fee" … "There shall be no license fee charged for guide dogs or police dogs." … "In the event a dog tag issued for the current year is lost" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** A licence is for the calendar year in which it is issued. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 4(3)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "A license issued under this bylaw shall be for the calendar year in which the license is issued." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to get one:** Complete the Village's dog licence application form and submit it to the Village office, 423 Davies Avenue (phone 250-357-9433). Proof of spay or neuter is needed for the lower fee. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 4(2)(a), 4(4)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "Every application for a license shall be made on the application form provided for that purpose by the Village of Salmo" … "that the dog has been spayed or neutered" - Source: [Contact, Contact page](https://salmo.ca/contact/) - Official wording: "##### View the Village's Cookie and Privacy Policy Address: 423 Davies Avenue PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC, V0G 1Z0 View on Map ->" … "View on Map -> Phone: Ph: 250-357-9433 Fax: 250-357-9633 Public Works Water & Sewer Emergency Number: 250-321-6303" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** $50 (municipal ticket). - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625), Schedule A to Bylaw #586 (Bylaw #624)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf) - Official wording: "Unlicensed Dog 4 (1) $50.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw 2007, Bylaw #585 (as amended by Bylaw #624, 2011) - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "A Bylaw to License and Control of Dogs within the Municipality" … "DOG LICENSING & CONTROL BYLAW 2007" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf), no one may keep a dog over four months old in the Village unless a valid licence has been obtained. A licence is for the calendar year in which it is issued. The Village issues licences: you complete the Village's application form and submit it to the Village office. ## Steps 1. Get the Village's dog licence application form from the Village office (it is not on the Village's Forms page). 2. For the lower fee, bring proof that the dog is spayed or neutered: the owner must show a veterinarian's certificate. 3. Submit the form and pay the fee at the Village office, 423 Davies Avenue (250-357-9433). ## Good to know - New residents and new dog owners pay 50% of the annual fee if they buy after July 31. - There is no licence fee for guide dogs or police dogs. Certified service dogs are exempt from the Village licence ([Bylaw #707](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf)). - A tag and transfer fee is mentioned in the bylaw, but no amount is stated, so ask the Village office. - The bylaw does not state a renewal deadline. Ask the Village office when to renew. - An unlicensed dog can bring a $50 municipal ticket ([Bylaw #586](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf)). The bylaw also allows a court fine of $50 to $2,000 on conviction. - The Village posts this bylaw as 'consolidated for convenience only, not official version'; confirm with the Village office. ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) ## Related questions - [Salmo dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/how-many-pets.md) - [Salmo rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dangerous-dogs.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/dog-licence.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/dog-licence.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/dog-licence.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dog-licence.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/dog-licence.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) (read 2026-11-08) _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 Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Salmo dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # Salmo dog leash rules and off-leash areas **Question:** Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules? **Short answer:** In Salmo, a dog must be on a leash in any public place and under the control of a competent person whenever off the owner's property. In a park, dogs must be leashed except in a park area designated "off leash". The Village lists no off-leash areas. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** No cost to follow the rules. Fine for a dog at large: $50 (municipal ticket). **How long:** The rules apply at all times. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** A dog must be on a leash in any public place and under the control of a competent person whenever off the owner's property. In any park, dogs must be on a leash except in a park area designated "off leash". - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 7(2)(a),(b)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "shall keep the dog on a leash when it is in a Public Place" … "shall keep the dog under the control of a competent person while not on the Owner's property" - Source: [Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019, s. 8.3](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "unless on a leash and under the control of a responsible person" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Maximum leash length:** A leash is defined as a chain or other material not over two metres long. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 2 (definition of Leash)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "means a chain or other material not over two meters in length." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Off-leash areas:** The Parks bylaw allows dogs off leash only in a park area designated "off leash", where the owner must supervise and control the dog at all times. No list or map of designated areas was found. - Source: [Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019, s. 8.3, 8.4](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "except in a park area designated as "off leash"." … "must accompany, supervise and control their dog(s) at all times in a designated" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Places dogs are not allowed:** None set. The Salmo bylaws read do not name any place where dogs are banned. - **Cleaning up:** The owner must immediately remove the dog's faeces from any public place or from private property other than the owner's, and must carry a suitable means of removing it. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, s. 4.8 (added by Bylaw #707)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "the Owner shall remove such faeces immediately." … "the Owner shall have in his possession a suitable means of facilitating" - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 7(6)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "No owner of a dog shall allow the dog to leave or deposit excrement on any public place" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** $50 for a dog at large (municipal ticket). - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625), Schedule A to Bylaw #586](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf) - Official wording: "Dog at large 7 (2) $50.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw 2007, Bylaw #585 (as amended by #624); also Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 and Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "DOG LICENSING & CONTROL BYLAW 2007" - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Salmo Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018" - Source: [Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf) - Official wording: "BYLAW #700 - PARKS & PUBLICLY OWNED SPACES REGULATIONS" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf), a dog must be on a leash in any public place and under the control of a competent person whenever it is off the owner's property. The bylaw defines a leash as a chain or other material not over two metres long. That is a definition, not a stated maximum. In parks, the [Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf) says dogs must be on a leash except in a park area designated "off leash", where the owner must supervise and control the dog at all times. ## Steps 1. Keep your dog on a leash whenever you leave your property, including in parks. 2. Let a dog off leash only in a park area designated "off leash". No list or map of these areas was found, so ask the Village office (250-357-9433). 3. Carry a suitable means of removing your dog's faeces and remove it immediately from any public place or from private property that is not yours ([Bylaw #707](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf)). ## Good to know - The bylaws read do not name any place where dogs are banned. - A dog at large can bring a $50 municipal ticket ([Bylaw #586](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf)). The bylaw also allows a court fine of $50 to $2,000. - The Village posts this bylaw as 'consolidated for convenience only, not official version'; confirm with the Village office. ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - [Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf) - [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) ## Related questions - [Salmo dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-licence.md) - [Salmo rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dangerous-dogs.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/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) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: Salmo rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Salmo rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs? **Short answer:** In Salmo, the owner of a dangerous dog must keep it properly restrained at all times and, off the owner's premises, on a leash and muzzled. A dog that has killed or seriously injured a person or a domestic animal is defined as dangerous. A $200 ticket applies. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** No separate dangerous-dog licence fee is set. Fine for a dangerous dog not confined: $200 (municipal ticket). **How long:** The rules apply at all times. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** A "dangerous dog" is one that has killed or seriously injured a person; that the Bylaw Enforcement Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill or seriously injure a person; or that has killed or seriously injured a companion or domestic animal in a public place or on private property other than the owner's. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 2 (definition of Dangerous Dog)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: ""Dangerous Dog" means a dog that (a) has killed or seriously injured a person," … "(b) the Bylaw Enforcement Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill or seriously injure a person, or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Rules for owners:** The owner of a dangerous dog (or a dog known to be likely to attack without provocation) must keep it properly restrained at all times and, off the owner's premises, on a leash and muzzled. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 7(3)(a)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "properly restrained at all times and, when the dog is off the owner's premises, that it is on a leash and muzzled." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Licence fee:** None set. Salmo's bylaw sets no separate fee for a dangerous dog. - **How to report:** The Village lists a Bylaw Complaint Form on its Forms page; forms can be submitted in person, by email or through the Contact page. - Source: [Forms, Forms page](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) - Official wording: "Bylaw Complaint Form" … "Forms can be submitted in-person, via EMAIL or by using the 'Choose files' button on the Village's CONTACT page." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $200 for a dangerous dog not confined (municipal ticket). - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625), Schedule A to Bylaw #586](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf) - Official wording: "Dangerous dog not confined 7 (3) $200.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw 2007, Bylaw #585 (as amended by Bylaw #624, 2011). - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "A Bylaw to License and Control of Dogs within the Municipality" … "DOG LICENSING & CONTROL BYLAW 2007" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) defines a "dangerous dog" as one that has killed or seriously injured a person; that the Bylaw Enforcement Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill or seriously injure a person; or that has killed or seriously injured a companion or domestic animal, in a public place or on private property other than the owner's. The bylaw also defines a separate "vicious dog". The owner of a dangerous dog, or of a dog known to be likely to attack without provocation, must keep it properly restrained at all times and, off the owner's premises, on a leash and muzzled. ## Steps 1. If a dog has attacked or threatens someone, contact the Village office at 250-357-9433. 2. You can also use the Bylaw Complaint Form listed on the [Village Forms page](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/), in person, by email or through the Contact page. ## Good to know - An officer may seize a dog believed on reasonable grounds to be dangerous, and the Village may apply to Provincial Court for a destruction order. - A dangerous dog not confined can bring a $200 municipal ticket ([Bylaw #586](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf)). The bylaw also allows a court fine of $50 to $2,000. - No formal declaration or appeal process is set out in the bylaw, and no separate fee is set for a dangerous dog. Ask the Village office. - The Village posts this bylaw as 'consolidated for convenience only, not official version'; confirm with the Village office. ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf) - [Forms, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) ## Related questions - [Salmo dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-licence.md) - [Salmo dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/how-many-pets.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Salmo question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in Salmo **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep? **Short answer:** In Salmo, you may keep no more than 2 dogs per person, family or household. Dogs, cats and rabbits together are limited to four household pets in a one- or two-family dwelling. A kennel is not allowed. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** No cost to follow the limits. Fine for keeping more than 2 dogs: $100 (municipal ticket). **How long:** The limits apply at all times. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** No more than 2 dogs per person, family or household, not counting a litter under 4 months or 2 extra dogs kept short term (no more than four weeks in a calendar year). Keeping a kennel is not allowed. - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 7(1)(b) (Bylaw #624), s. 5(1)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "No person, family, or household shall keep more than two (2) dogs, excluding a litter of dogs under the age of four (4) months or an" … "ditional two (2) dogs kept for a short term, not to exceed four weeks in a calendar year." … "used as or for a kennel" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cats allowed:** No separate cat limit in the amended bylaw: cats count toward a total of four household pets (dogs, cats or rabbits, or a combination) in a one- or two-family dwelling. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, s. 5.1.1(a) as amended by Bylaw #707](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "a maximum of four (4) household pets in a one-family dwelling or two-family dwelling consisting of dogs, cats or rabbits or a combination thereof;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other animal limits:** Combined: at most four household pets (dogs, cats or rabbits) in a one- or two-family dwelling. Rabbits: at most 2. Chickens: at most 6, no roosters. Beehives: limits by lot size. Livestock banned on lots under 4.05 hectares and limited to certain zones. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, s. 5.3.2](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "A family may keep a maximum of two (2) rabbits in a one-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, or a multiple-family dwelling." - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, s. 6.1.4(b)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "not keep more than 6 of any kind of chickens at any one time." … "a maximum of four (4) household pets in a one-family dwelling or two-family dwelling consisting of dogs, cats or rabbits or a combination thereof;" - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, s. 4.1.4](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "strictly prohibited on lots under 4.05 hectares (10 acres)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exceptions:** A litter is not counted: puppies under 4 months (Bylaw #585 s. 7(1)(b)), or puppies, kittens and bunnies until 6 months (Bylaw #699 s. 5.1.2). A breeder's licence shown to the Village office plus a Council decision can authorize a breeding operation. Emotional support animals count toward the limit. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, s. 5.1.2, 5.1.3](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "must not be kept past the age of 6 months unless the terms of subsection 5.1.1 (a) and 5.1.3 are met." … "in which case a Council decision is required to authorize a breeding operation." - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, s. 5.1.1(b)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "All ESA and LESA animals, including birds and chickens, are to be considered household pets" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $100 for keeping more than 2 dogs (municipal ticket). - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625), Schedule A to Bylaw #586](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf) - Official wording: "More than 2 dogs 7 (1) (b) $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 (with Addendum Bylaw #707, 2019) and Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw 2007, Bylaw #585. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Salmo Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018" - Source: [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624), s. 7(1)(b)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) - Official wording: "DOG LICENSING & CONTROL BYLAW 2007" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Dogs: the [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) allows no more than 2 dogs per person, family or household. It does not count a litter under 4 months old, or 2 extra dogs kept short term (no more than four weeks in a calendar year). Keeping a kennel is not allowed. A kennel is defined as five or more dogs kept for remuneration or sale. Cats and others: there is no separate cat limit. Under the [Animal Control Bylaw #699](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) as amended by [Bylaw #707](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf), cats count toward a total of four household pets (dogs, cats or rabbits, or a combination) in a one- or two-family dwelling. ## Steps 1. Count your dogs, cats and rabbits against the four-pet total, and your dogs against the limit of 2. 2. If you want to keep more, ask the Village office (250-357-9433). A breeder's licence shown to the Village office plus a Council decision can authorize a breeding operation. ## Good to know - Other limits in the same bylaw: rabbits, at most 2; chickens, at most 6 and no roosters; beehives by lot size. See the backyard chickens answer. - Puppies, kittens and bunnies are not counted until 6 months old ([Bylaw #699](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf)). - Emotional support animals count toward the limit. - Keeping more than 2 dogs can bring a $100 municipal ticket ([Bylaw #586](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf)). No ticket amount was found for exceeding the four-pet total. - Strata bylaws may set lower limits. - The Village posts this bylaw as 'consolidated for convenience only, not official version'; confirm with the Village office. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) ## Related questions - [Salmo dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-licence.md) - [Salmo dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Salmo backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/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) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/how-many-pets.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/how-many-pets.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/how-many-pets.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/how-many-pets.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/how-many-pets.md) - [Rossland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625) (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _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 Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: Salmo backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Salmo backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock? **Short answer:** In Salmo, you may keep chickens (no other poultry) on a parcel of at least 696.77 m², up to 6 at a time. Roosters are not allowed. Bees are allowed with limits by lot size. Livestock is prohibited on lots under 4.05 hectares. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** The bylaws name no hen permit or fee. A permit for a livestock emotional support animal costs $150 per application and $50 per animal each year. **How long:** The rules apply at all times. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** Chickens only (no other poultry), on a parcel of at least 696.77 m² (7,500 sq ft), and not in, on or under a building used as a home. Keepers must follow Ministry of Agriculture rules. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, s. 6.1.1, 6.1.2 as amended by Bylaw #707](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "No other breeds of poultry." … "on a parcel with an area of less than 696.77 square metres (7,500 square feet)" … "in, upon, or under any structure used for human habitation." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Most hens:** 6 chickens at any one time. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, s. 6.1.4(b)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "not keep more than 6 of any kind of chickens at any one time." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Roosters:** No. Roosters are not allowed within Village limits at any time. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, s. 6.1.3(c) as originally numbered (renumbered 6.1.4 by Bylaw #707)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "not keep roosters within Village limits at any time." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coop rules:** No coop size or setback is set. A bird kept outdoors needs a shelter that protects from heat, cold and dampness, gives shade, and is cleaned of all excrement at least daily. Chickens must not create a nuisance, and premises must be kept sanitary. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, s. 6.1.3 as amended by Bylaw #707](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "such chickens do not create a nuisance" … "are maintained in a sanitary condition at all times" - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, s. 4.3.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "A person must not keep an animal or bird which normally resides outdoors, or which is kept outdoors for extended periods of time, unless such animal or bird is provided with an outdoor shelter:" … "which is cleaned and sanitized not less than daily, of all excrement." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit or registration:** Keepers must follow Ministry of Agriculture rules and present proof of training yearly. The bylaws name no hen permit or fee. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, s. 6.1.4(a) as amended by Bylaw #707](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "it is the responsibility of all poultry owners to keep up to date with training and regulatory requirements; proof must be presented yearly." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bees:** Allowed with limits: 2 hives on a parcel under 1,000 m², 4 on 1,000 to 2,000 m², 6 on 2,000 to 4,000 m². None on a parcel with a multiple-family dwelling. Hives go in the rear yard, entrance facing away from the nearest neighbour. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, s. 7.1.2, 7.2.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "each beehive is located in a rear yard away from the main street" … "keep more than two (2) beehives on a parcel of less than 1,000 square metres" … "locate a beehive on any parcel containing a multiple family dwelling" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other livestock:** Livestock (cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats and others) is prohibited on lots under 4.05 hectares and limited to zones RR-1 and R-2. Aviaries and fur-bearing animals are prohibited. A pair of miniature goats may be allowed with a livestock emotional support animal permit. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, s. 4.1.3, 4.1.4](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "strictly prohibited on lots under 4.05 hectares (10 acres) and is limited to Zones RR-1 (Rural) and R-2 (Estate Residential)." … "Aviaries in Village of Salmo limits are strictly prohibited." - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, s. 4.7.4(f)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "A pair of miniature, pygmy or dwarf goat breeds weighing up to 25 kg (55 pounds)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, with Addendum Bylaw #707, 2019. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Salmo Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018" - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Salmo Animal Control Bylaw #699 Addendum, 2019" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Animal Control Bylaw #699](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf), as amended by the [Addendum Bylaw #707](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf), allows chickens only (no other poultry) on a parcel of at least 696.77 m² (7,500 sq ft). They may not be in, on or under a building used as a home. You may keep 6 chickens at any one time, and roosters are not allowed within Village limits. Keepers must follow Ministry of Agriculture rules and present proof of training yearly. The bylaws name no hen permit or fee. Bees: 2 hives on a parcel under 1,000 m², 4 on 1,000 to 2,000 m², 6 on 2,000 to 4,000 m². None on a parcel with a multiple-family dwelling. Hives go in the rear yard with the entrance facing away from the nearest neighbour. ## Steps 1. Check your parcel size against the minimum above. 2. Arrange Ministry of Agriculture training and keep proof to show yearly. 3. Ask the Village office (250-357-9433) about coop siting. No coop size or setback is set. ## Good to know - A bird kept outdoors needs a shelter that protects from heat, cold and dampness, gives shade, and is cleaned of all excrement at least daily. Chickens must not create a nuisance. - Livestock (cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats and others) is prohibited on lots under 4.05 hectares and limited to zones RR-1 and R-2. Aviaries and fur-bearing animals are prohibited. The current Zoning Bylaw #773 has no R-2 zone, so ask the Village what applies. - A pair of miniature goats may be allowed with a livestock emotional support animal permit. - Hives within 8 m of a neighbouring dwelling lot line must be 2.5 m up or behind a solid fence or hedge at least 2.0 m high. Bee keepers need Ministry of Agriculture training. ## Official forms and pages - [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) - [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw #773, 2026 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) ## Related questions - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/how-many-pets.md) - [Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/backyard-chickens.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/backyard-chickens.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/backyard-chickens.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/backyard-chickens.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/backyard-chickens.md) - [Rossland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw #773, 2026 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _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 Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Salmo RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Salmo 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 Salmo, motor homes and trailers may not be parked on any street except in an emergency or while loading or unloading. Boat and utility trailers may not be on a street between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Living in an RV is generally not allowed. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** Fines under the Traffic Bylaw: $100 for overnight parking of a trailer, $100 for parking over 24 hours, $100 for parking where prohibited. A temporary building or RV permit costs $200. **How long:** Any vehicle may not stay more than 24 hours in one place on a street. An RV may be used on a building site for up to one year from permit issue. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **On the street:** Motor homes and trailers (including a trailer hitched to a vehicle) may not be parked on any street except in an emergency or while loading or unloading; a motor home may stop up to 2 hours while doing business in the Village. Boat and utility trailers may not be on a street between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Zoning also bars overnight street or lane parking. - Source: [Traffic Bylaw No. 660, 2014, s. 12(4), 12(6), 12(7)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/660-Traffic-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "park any motor home, trailer, including a trailer attached to a motor vehicle, upon any street unless in emergency situations or for the purposes of loading and unloading" … "park any boat trailer or utility trailer, including a trailer attached to a motor vehicle upon any street overnight between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.;" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw #773, 2026, s. 4.22](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "Overnight street or lane parking is not permitted." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **On your property:** Zoning Bylaw #773: a vacant undeveloped lot may not be used to store recreational vehicles. In R-1, a stand-alone garage up to 7 m high may be built to store an RV. No other rule on keeping an RV, boat or trailer on a residential lot was found. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw #773, 2026, s. 4.11.1(a), s. 5.4.4(d)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "store goods or equipment, including recreational, derelict or uninsured vehicles; or" … "a stand-alone Garage up to one- and one-half stories in height to accommodate RV storage maximum 7m (23')." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Living in an RV:** Generally no. An RV is not a residential structure. It may be used as a temporary building on a single-family site while a permitted dwelling is under construction, for no longer than one year from permit issue, connected to Village water and sewer and approved by the Public Works Foreman. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw #773, 2026, s. 4.10](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "Recreational Vehicles are not considered to be a residential structure and may only be used for residential purposes in the circumstances described in the Village of Salmo's Building Bylaw #618." - Source: [Building Bylaw #618, 2010, s. 13.7](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - Official wording: "A recreational vehicle may be used as a temporary building at a site for a single-family dwelling project where a permit has been issued and construction is occurring for the dwelling on the same site." … "no longer than 1 (one) year from the date of issuance of the permit for the dwelling." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Municipal tickets under the Traffic Bylaw: $100 for overnight parking of a trailer, $100 for parking over 24 hours, $100 for parking where prohibited. - Source: [Traffic Bylaw No. 660, 2014, Schedule B](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/660-Traffic-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Overnight parking of trailer 12 (6) $100.00" … "Park over 24 hours 12 (4) $100.00" … "Park where prohibited 12 (1) $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Traffic Bylaw No. 660, 2014; Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026; Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618. - Source: [Traffic Bylaw No. 660, 2014, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/660-Traffic-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Traffic Bylaw No. 660, 2014." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw #773, 2026, Citation](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Street: under the [Traffic Bylaw No. 660](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/660-Traffic-Bylaw.pdf), motor homes and trailers (including a trailer hitched to a vehicle) may not be parked on any street except in an emergency or while loading or unloading. A motor home may stop up to 2 hours while doing business in the Village. Boat and utility trailers may not be on a street between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. The [Zoning Bylaw #773](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) also bars overnight street or lane parking. Your property: a vacant undeveloped lot may not be used to store recreational vehicles ([Zoning Bylaw #773](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf)). In the R-1 zone, a stand-alone garage up to 7 m high may be built to store an RV. No other rule on keeping an RV, boat or trailer on a residential lot was found. ## Steps 1. Keep RVs, boats and trailers off the street, other than while loading or unloading. 2. Ask the Village office (250-357-9433) about storing one on your lot. 3. For temporary RV living during construction, see below. ## Good to know - Any vehicle may not stay more than 24 hours in one place on a street unless parked by the owner or occupier beside their own property. A trailer left unlawfully parked 24 hours after a ticket may be towed at the owner's cost. - Living in an RV: generally no. It may be used as a temporary building on a single-family site while a permitted dwelling is under construction, for no longer than one year from permit issue, connected to Village water and sewer and approved by the Public Works Foreman. A temporary building or RV permit costs $200 ([Building Bylaw #618](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf)). - Municipal tickets are $100 for overnight parking of a trailer, $100 for parking over 24 hours and $100 for parking where prohibited. A court fine of $100 to $2,000 is also possible. - Unregistered or inoperable vehicles stored in view are barred by the [Unsightly Premises Bylaw](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf). ## Official forms and pages - [Traffic Bylaw No. 660, 2014 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/660-Traffic-Bylaw.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw #773, 2026 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - [Building Bylaw #618, 2010 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) - [Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf) ## Related questions - [Salmo unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/unsightly-property.md) - [Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Traffic Bylaw No. 660, 2014 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/660-Traffic-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw #773, 2026 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw #618, 2010 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Salmo noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Salmo?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/noise-rules.json" --- # Salmo noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Salmo? **Short answer:** In Salmo, the Anti-Noise By-law bars noise that disturbs the neighbourhood, but sets no general quiet hours. Construction and running equipment are barred from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. where they disturb. The bylaw sets a court penalty of up to $500; no noise ticket amount was found. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** No cost to follow the rules. No noise ticket amount found; the bylaw sets a penalty of up to $500 plus costs on summary conviction. **How long:** The rules apply at all times. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **General rule:** No one may make a noise or sound, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or the public. Playing instruments or amplified sound that unduly disturbs is covered. - Source: [Anti-Noise By-law No. 216, 1979, s. 1, 3](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/216-Anti-Noise.pdf) - Official wording: "It shall be unlawful for any person to create, to make or to cause a noise or sound in or on any highway, public or private place or premises" … "in such a manner as to unduly disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighbourhood" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Quiet hours:** None set. Salmo's Anti-Noise By-law sets no general quiet hours. - **Construction hours:** No construction, alteration or repair work, excavation, or running of equipment, machinery or engines between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. where it disturbs the neighbourhood. The Village may approve work in those hours in writing. - Source: [Anti-Noise By-law No. 216, 1979, s. 5, 6](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/216-Anti-Noise.pdf) - Official wording: "Between the hours of eleven (11) o'clock in the evening and seven (7) o'clock in the morning no person shall:" … "to the disturbance of the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighborhood or the public." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other limits:** Licensed vehicles: 80 dBA in 30 mph zones, 85 dBA above; over 6,000 lb: 85 and 92 dBA. Industrial, commercial or farm vehicles: 94 dBA at 50 feet; recreational vehicles: 82 dBA. Unnecessary horn use and tire screeching are banned. Fire, police and ambulance vehicles are exempt from the amplified-sound rule. - Source: [Anti-Noise By-law No. 216, 1979, s. 4, 8, 12, 13](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/216-Anti-Noise.pdf) - Official wording: "shall not exceed 80 dBA in 30 miles per hour zones and 85 dBA in higher speed zones." … "The unnecessary use of motor vehicle horns or other legal warning devices is prohibited." … "The screeching of tires perceptible above the normal background noise is prohibited." … "engaged in industrial, commercial or agricultural operations shall not exceed 94 dBA measured at a distance of not less than 50 feet from the vehicle." … "shall not produce sound levels in excess of 82 dBA measured at a distance of not less than 50 feet from the sound source." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, business hours:** Village office, 250-357-9433, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.). Complaints can also be made on the Bylaw Complaint Form. - Source: [Contact, Contact page](https://salmo.ca/contact/) - Official wording: "Ph: 250-357-9433" … "8:30 am – 4:30 pm" - Source: [Forms, Forms page](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) - Official wording: "- Sidewalk Table Area Permit Application Form - Bylaw 730 ## Requests & Miscellaneous Forms - Bylaw Complaint Form - General Complaint Form - Civic Works General Request Form" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Fine:** No ticket amount found for noise. Bylaw #216 sets a penalty of up to $500 plus costs on summary conviction. A noisemaking device on a street for advertising: $100 ticket. - Source: [Anti-Noise By-law No. 216, 1979, s. 15](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/216-Anti-Noise.pdf) - Official wording: "shall upon summary conviction be liable to a penalty not exceeding the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) and costs for each offence." - Source: [Traffic Bylaw No. 660, 2014, Schedule B, Traffic Bylaw #660](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/660-Traffic-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Operate loudspeaker/noisemaking device 17 (4) $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Salmo Anti-Noise By-law No. 216, 1979. - Source: [Anti-Noise By-law No. 216, 1979, s. 16](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/216-Anti-Noise.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Salmo Anti-Noise By-law No, 216, 1979" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Anti-Noise By-law No. 216](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/216-Anti-Noise.pdf) (1979) says no one may make a noise or sound, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or the public. It covers playing instruments and amplified sound that unduly disturbs. The bylaw sets no general quiet hours. Its only fixed hours are for work: no construction, alteration or repair work, excavation, or running of equipment, machinery or engines between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. where it disturbs the neighbourhood. The Village may approve work in those hours in writing. It sets no separate rule for Sundays or holidays. ## Steps 1. Call the Village office at 250-357-9433, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.). 2. Or use the Bylaw Complaint Form on the [Forms page](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/). 3. No after-hours noise complaint number was found. ## Good to know - Limits for vehicles: licensed vehicles 80 dBA in 30 mph zones and 85 dBA above; over 6,000 lb, 85 and 92 dBA; industrial, commercial or farm vehicles 94 dBA at 50 feet; recreational vehicles 82 dBA. Unnecessary horn use and tire screeching are banned. - Emergency, snow-plowing and municipal repair equipment are exempt. - The bylaw's penalty is up to $500 plus costs on summary conviction. No ticket amount for noise was found. A noisemaking device on a street for advertising is a $100 ticket under the [Traffic Bylaw](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/660-Traffic-Bylaw.pdf). - Barking dogs that disturb two or more people are covered by the dog bylaw. ## Official forms and pages - [Anti-Noise By-law No. 216, 1979 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/216-Anti-Noise.pdf) - [Traffic Bylaw No. 660, 2014 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/660-Traffic-Bylaw.pdf) - [Forms, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) ## Related questions - [Salmo dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/how-many-pets.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) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/noise-rules.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/noise-rules.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/noise-rules.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/noise-rules.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/noise-rules.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Anti-Noise By-law No. 216, 1979 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/216-Anti-Noise.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Traffic Bylaw No. 660, 2014 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/660-Traffic-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: Salmo unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Salmo?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/unsightly-property.json" --- # Salmo unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Salmo? **Short answer:** In Salmo, owners must not let property become or stay unsightly or unsanitary. To report one, call the Village office at 250-357-9433 or use the Bylaw Complaint Form. Staff send the owner a letter; the owner has 31 days to clean up. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** No cost to report. Municipal ticket: $100 for each listed offence. Court fine on conviction: $250 to $2,000 plus costs. **How long:** The owner has 31 days to clean up and 14 days to respond in writing. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must not let property become or stay unsightly or unsanitary. This includes filth, discarded materials or rubbish; standing water, broken glass, uncontained compost or graffiti; unsightly growth of trees, weeds or grass; smoke, dust or fumes; unregistered or inoperable vehicles; and unused construction materials. - Source: [Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649, s. 4.1, 4.2](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf) - Official wording: "No person, who is the owner or occupier of real property, shall allow that real property to become or remain unsightly or unsanitary." … "the accumulation of filth, discarded materials, or rubbish of any kind on their premise" … "construction materials and equipment, not currently being used for the purposes of valid construction" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to report:** Complaints go to Village staff; the Village lists a Bylaw Complaint Form on its Forms page (submit in person, by email or through the Contact page). Village office: 250-357-9433. - Source: [Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649, s. 5.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf) - Official wording: "When a complaint is received by staff, or in the opinion of Bylaw Enforcement personnel, a member of staff will inspect the property" - Source: [Forms, Forms page](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) - Official wording: "- Sidewalk Table Area Permit Application Form - Bylaw 730 ## Requests & Miscellaneous Forms - Bylaw Complaint Form - General Complaint Form - Civic Works General Request Form" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What happens next:** Staff inspect, photograph and send the owner, occupier and mortgagee a letter with a ticket. The owner has 31 days to clean up and 14 days to respond in writing; Council may hear the owner. After day 31, staff or a contractor may clean up and bill the owner; unpaid charges go on the tax bill. - Source: [Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649, s. 5.1 to 5.4](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf) - Official wording: "The letter will direct remediation of the property within 31 days, and the offending party will be given 14 days from the date of issuance to respond in writing." … "staff or a contractor will clean up the property and send an account to the Owner/Occupier" … "the charges will be added to and form part of the taxes payable as taxes in arrears." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Municipal ticket: $100 for each listed offence (Schedule F). On conviction in court: $250 to $2,000 plus costs, and each day is a separate offence. - Source: [Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649, Schedule F; s. 6.1, 6.2](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf) - Official wording: "The accumulation of filth, discarded materials, or rubbish of 4.2.1 $100.00" … "liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) and not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Salmo Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649, 2013 (adopted July 8, 2014). - Source: [Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649, Certificate](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Salmo Unsightly Premises By-law No.649, 2013" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf) says owners and occupiers must not let property become or stay unsightly or unsanitary. This includes filth, discarded materials or rubbish; standing water, broken glass, uncontained compost or graffiti; unsightly growth of trees, weeds or grass; smoke, dust or fumes; unregistered or inoperable vehicles; and unused construction materials. This applies in the considered opinion of council or appointed staff. Vehicles stored in a closed building out of view are excepted. ## Steps 1. Call the Village office at 250-357-9433, or use the Bylaw Complaint Form on the [Forms page](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) (in person, by email or through the Contact page). 2. Staff inspect, photograph and send the owner, occupier and mortgagee a letter with a ticket. 3. The owner has 31 days to clean up and 14 days to respond in writing. Council may hear the owner. 4. After day 31, staff or a contractor may clean up and bill the owner. Unpaid charges go on the tax bill. ## Good to know - Council may shorten the 31 days by resolution if there is a health or safety risk. - A municipal ticket is $100 for each listed offence. On conviction in court the fine is $250 to $2,000 plus costs, and each day is a separate offence. These apply in different processes. ## Official forms and pages - [Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf) - [Forms, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) ## Related questions - [Salmo noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/noise-rules.md) - [Salmo RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/unsightly-property.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/unsightly-property.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/unsightly-property.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/unsightly-property.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/unsightly-property.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Unsightly Premises By-law No. 649 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/649-Unsightly-Premises-Bylaw-V3.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Forms, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/forms/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Salmo backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Salmo?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-fire.json" --- # Salmo backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Salmo? **Short answer:** In Salmo, the Fire Prevention Bylaw bars lighting a fire of any kind in the open air except as otherwise provided. It sets no burning season and no yard-waste burning permit, and never allows burning tires, plastics or treated lumber. Check for fire bans before lighting. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** No permit or fee is set in the bylaw. Fines: $500 for burning prohibited materials; $1,150 for starting a fire in hazardous conditions or during a Provincial fire ban. **How long:** The bylaw sets no burning season or dates. Check current bans before any fire. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** The bylaw defines a campfire as a contained outdoor fire no larger than 1/2 metre across and 1/2 metre high. Campfires and certified outdoor fireplaces are left out of its "open burning" definition. It does not say in so many words that they are allowed. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 719, 2020, consolidated with Bylaw #765, s. 2.1 (Campfire, Open Burning, Outdoor Fireplace)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/719-Fire-Prevention-Consolidated-with-Bylaw-765.pdf) - Official wording: "Campfire – means a contained outdoor fire, not exceeding ½ meter in diameter and ½ meter in height." … "d) Campfires and;" … "e) Outdoor Fireplaces." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Burning yard waste:** No one may light a fire of any kind in the open air except as otherwise provided; the bylaw sets no burning season or yard-waste permit. Tires, plastics, domestic waste, paint, treated lumber and similar materials may never be burned. The Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation applies. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 719, 2020, consolidated with Bylaw #765, s. 4.1, 4.2, 4.5; s. 2.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/719-Fire-Prevention-Consolidated-with-Bylaw-765.pdf) - Official wording: "Except as otherwise provided, no person may light, ignite or allow or cause to be lit or started a fire of any kind in the open air." … "Permitted Burning Material – means seasoned and dry parts of trees or other vegetation." … "Every person must comply with the requirements set out in the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** None set. Salmo's Fire Prevention Bylaw sets no permit process for burning. - **Fire bans:** No fire may be started when banned under Provincial regulation. The Fire Chief may ban, extinguish or require extinguishment of any burning considered hazardous. The Village posts notices of campfire prohibitions. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 719, 2020, consolidated with Bylaw #765, s. 4.3, 4.6](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/719-Fire-Prevention-Consolidated-with-Bylaw-765.pdf) - Official wording: "The Fire Chief, or other Fire Officer acting in their place, may take any action to ban, extinguish or require extinguishment of any burning that the Fire Chief considers Hazardous." … "banned under Provincial regulation" - Source: [Campfire prohibition notice, Notice page](https://salmo.ca/campfire-prohibition/) - Official wording: "CAMPFIRE PROHIBITION THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST FIRE CENTRE" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Instead of burning:** The Village collects bagged compostable yard and garden waste at the curb twice a year (spring and fall clean-up). The RDCK Central (Salmo) Transfer Station, 550 Emerald Road, takes yard and garden waste free in May and October only. - Source: [Recycling and Garbage, Garbage and recycling page](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) - Official wording: "The Village picks up compostable yard and garden waste twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall." … "Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply the rest of the year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Schedule A fines: $500 for burning prohibited materials; $1,150 for starting a fire in hazardous conditions or during a Provincial fire ban; $250 for breaching the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation; $500 for more than one open fire a week or over 6 hours a day in a public welfare emergency. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 719, 2020, consolidated with Bylaw #765, Schedule A (Fines)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/719-Fire-Prevention-Consolidated-with-Bylaw-765.pdf) - Official wording: "Burning of prohibited materials 4.2 $500.00" … "Starting fire in Hazardous conditions or during Provincial fire 4.3 $1,150.00" … "Non-compliance with Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation 4.4 $250.00" … "This Bylaw is designated under section 264 of the Community Charter as a bylaw that may be enforced by means of a Bylaw Notice." … "A person who commits an offence under this Bylaw will be liable to a penalty established under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 719, 2020 (as amended by Bylaw #765, 2025). - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 719, 2020, consolidated with Bylaw #765, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/719-Fire-Prevention-Consolidated-with-Bylaw-765.pdf) - Official wording: "FIRE PREVENTION BYLAW NO. 719, 2020" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 719](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/719-Fire-Prevention-Consolidated-with-Bylaw-765.pdf) (as amended by Bylaw #765) says no one may light a fire of any kind in the open air except as otherwise provided. It sets no burning season and no yard-waste permit. It defines a campfire as a contained outdoor fire no larger than 1/2 metre across and 1/2 metre high. Campfires and certified outdoor fireplaces are left out of its "open burning" definition, but the bylaw does not say in so many words that they are allowed. Tires, plastics, domestic waste, paint, treated lumber and similar materials may never be burned. The Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation applies. ## Steps 1. Check for a current fire ban on the Village website (it posts campfire prohibition notices) and with the BC Wildfire Service. 2. Do not light a fire in hazardous wind or weather. 3. Ask the Village office (250-357-9433) before burning anything, since the bylaw sets no permit process. ## Good to know - No fire may be started when banned under Provincial regulation. The Fire Chief may ban, extinguish or require extinguishment of any burning considered hazardous. - Fines: $500 for burning prohibited materials; $1,150 for a fire in hazardous conditions or during a Provincial fire ban; $250 for breaching the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation; $500 for more than one open fire a week or over 6 hours a day in a public welfare emergency. A court fine of $100 to $2,000 plus costs is also possible. - For yard waste, see the [Village garbage and recycling page](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) and the yard waste answer. - The Village posts this bylaw as 'consolidated for convenience only, not official version'; confirm with the Village office. ## Official forms and pages - [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 719, 2020, consolidated with Bylaw #765 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/719-Fire-Prevention-Consolidated-with-Bylaw-765.pdf) - [Campfire prohibition notice, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/campfire-prohibition/) - [Recycling and Garbage, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) ## Related questions - [Salmo yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/yard-waste.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/backyard-fire.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/backyard-fire.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/backyard-fire.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/backyard-fire.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/backyard-fire.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 719, 2020, consolidated with Bylaw #765 (PDF)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/719-Fire-Prevention-Consolidated-with-Bylaw-765.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Campfire prohibition notice, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/campfire-prohibition/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Recycling and Garbage, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/recycling-and-garbage/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: "Salmo business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Salmo, and how do I get one?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/business-licence.json" --- # Salmo business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Salmo, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes. In Salmo anyone carrying on a business in the Village needs a Village business licence, one per premises. Fees are annual and set by category, for example $75 for retail and $60 for home- based. Apply at the Village Office; licences run January 1 to December 31. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** Annual fee by category (Schedule A): retail $75; professional business $75; restaurant or cafe $75 (unlicensed) or $100 (licensed); home based $60; mobile vendor $250; financial institution $400; hotel, motel or lodging house $60 plus $10 a room; beer or wine sales $150; neighbourhood pub $300. **How long:** The Village says approvals usually take about two days; then pick up and pay. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily and on statutory holidays).) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 - Email: Village Office, info@salmo.ca ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on a business in the Village (any trade, occupation, profession, commercial or industrial activity or undertaking for gain or profit) needs a Village business licence, unless exempted by provincial or federal law or by the bylaw. A business with more than one premises needs a licence for each. - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733, s. 2, 6.1, 6.3](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - Official wording: "Business means engaging in a trade, occupation, profession, commercial or industrial activity or an undertaking of any kind for the purpose of gain or profit" … "any Person carrying on Business in the Village must first hold a valid and subsisting Business License issued by the Village." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Annual fee by category (Schedule A): retail $75; professional business $75; restaurant or cafe $75 (unlicensed) or $100 (licensed); home based $60; mobile vendor $250; financial institution $400; hotel, motel or lodging house $60 plus $10 a room; beer or wine sales $150; neighbourhood pub $300. - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733, Schedule A](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENSE FEES" … "Section 5 – General Service Establishments (Home Based) $60.00" … "Section 10 – Mobile Vendors $250.00" … "Section 1 – Financial Institutions – located in commercial premises $400.00" - Source: [Business Licenses, Business Licenses page](https://salmo.ca/services/business-licenses/) - Official wording: "The business license fee is an annual fee determined by the type of business operation." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Complete the Business License Application (Village office or download) and submit it to the Village office. The License Inspector and Fire Chief approve it; the Public Health Inspector may inspect food, hairdressing or daycare businesses. Approvals usually take about two days; then pick up and pay. The licence must be posted at the business. - Source: [Business Licenses, Business Licenses page](https://salmo.ca/services/business-licenses/) - Official wording: "Applications are available at the Village Office or you can download the Business License Application below." … "All licenses are required to be approved by the License Inspector and the Fire Chief." … "The required approvals generally take about two days." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Licences run January 1 to December 31. Renew on or before February 1; a 10% penalty applies to licences unpaid by February 1. Renewal notices are sent in January to holders of valid licences. - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733, s. 9.1, 12.2; Schedule A](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - Official wording: "All Business License issued under this Bylaw shall be for an annual basis from January 1st through December 31st of any year" … "Every business shall renew their Business License on or before February 1st of the calendar year." … "A 10% penalty will be applied to business licenses unpaid by February first of the calendar year." - Source: [Business Licenses, Business Licenses page](https://salmo.ca/services/business-licenses/) - Official wording: "Renewal notices are sent out in January" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Inter-community licence:** Yes. An Inter-Community (mobile) Business Licence for businesses that go from client to client, such as trades, plumbers, electricians and cleaners, is valid in Castlegar, Creston, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Montrose, Nelson, Rossland, Salmo, Silverton and Slocan. Fee $100, in addition to the standard business licence fee. - Source: [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 693, 2017, consolidated with #743, s. 2, 4](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/693-Consolidated-Inter-community-Business-Licence-with-Bylaw-743.pdf) - Official wording: "1. City of Castlegar 6. Village of Montrose 2. Town of Creston 7. City of Rossland 3. City of Grand Forks 8. Village of Salmo 4. Village of Kaslo 9. Village of Silverton 5. City of Nelson 10. Village of Slocan" … "The fee for an Inter-Community Business Licence is $100" … "The fee for an Inter-Community Business Licence is separate and additional to any Business Licence fee that may be required." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Operating without a licence: $100 (municipal ticket); with a suspended licence: $150; unlawful mobile vendor location: $100. On court conviction: $100 to $1,000 plus costs. - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733, Schedule C; s. 20.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - Official wording: "Operating business with no license 6.1 $100.00" … "Operating business with suspended business license 13.5 $150.00" … "liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than one thousand dollars" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Salmo Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (as amended by Bylaws #668 and #733); Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 693, 2017 (as amended by #743). - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Salmo Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013." - Source: [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 693, 2017, consolidated with #743, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/693-Consolidated-Inter-community-Business-Licence-with-Bylaw-743.pdf) - Official wording: "INTER-COMMUNITY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW NO. 693, 2017" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Anyone carrying on a business in the Village of Salmo (any trade, occupation, profession, commercial or industrial activity or undertaking for gain or profit) needs a Village licence under the [Business License Bylaw No. 645](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf), unless exempted by provincial or federal law or by the bylaw. A business with more than one premises needs a licence for each. Garage and yard sales at a home are exempt for a limited number of days a year. ## Steps 1. Complete the Business License Application (at the Village Office or download it from the Village's [Business Licenses page](https://salmo.ca/services/business-licenses/)) and submit it to the Village Office. 2. The License Inspector and Fire Chief approve it. The Public Health Inspector may inspect food, hairdressing or daycare businesses. The application checks zoning, noise and other bylaws. Approval usually takes about two days. 3. Pick up and pay, then post the licence at the business. 4. Renew on or before February 1. Renewal notices go out in January to holders of valid licences. ## Good to know - Licences run January 1 to December 31. A 10% penalty applies to licences unpaid by February 1. - **Mobile businesses** (trades, plumbers, electricians, cleaners and similar): an Inter-Community Business Licence is valid in Castlegar, Creston, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Montrose, Nelson, Rossland, Salmo, Silverton and Slocan. It costs $100 on top of the standard fee. Apply to the participating community where the business has a premises. See the [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 693](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/693-Consolidated-Inter-community-Business-Licence-with-Bylaw-743.pdf). - **Fines:** operating without a licence is a $100 municipal ticket; with a suspended licence $150; unlawful mobile vendor location $100. On court conviction the fine is $100 to $1,000 plus costs. - The Village posts both bylaws as consolidations for convenience only, not as the official version. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licenses, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/business-licenses/) - [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 693, 2017, consolidated with #743 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/693-Consolidated-Inter-community-Business-Licence-with-Bylaw-743.pdf) ## Related questions - [Salmo home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/home-based-business.md) - [Salmo short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/short-term-rental.md) - [Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/business-licence.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/business-licence.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/business-licence.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/business-licence.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/business-licence.md) - [Rossland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Licenses, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/business-licenses/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 693, 2017, consolidated with #743 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/693-Consolidated-Inter-community-Business-Licence-with-Bylaw-743.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Salmo home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home in Salmo?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Salmo sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/home-based-business.json" --- # Salmo home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Salmo? **Short answer:** Yes. In Salmo a home-based business is allowed as a secondary use in the R-1, MH-1, RM-1 and RR-1 zones if it follows the Zoning Bylaw rules, and it needs a Village business licence ($60 a year). It may use at most 25% of the dwelling's floor area. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca) **Cost:** $60 a year for a Home Based Business licence. A 10% penalty applies to licences unpaid by February 1. **How long:** The Village says approvals usually take about two days. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily and on statutory holidays).) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 - Email: Village Office, info@salmo.ca ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes, as a secondary use in R-1, MH-1, RM-1 and RR-1 zones, subject to the home-based business rules. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 5.4.3(c), 5.5.3(d), 5.6.3(c), 5.12.4(a)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "5.4.3. Secondary Permitted Uses (a) Secondary Houses (b) Child Care Centre (c) Home-Based Businesses (d) Short-Term Accommodation" … "5.5.3. Secondary Permitted Uses (a) Office for the operation and management of the Mobile Home Park (b) Recreation areas and buildings (c) Common storage areas (d) Home-Based Businesses" … "5.6.3. Secondary Permitted Uses The secondary permitted uses in this zone are: (a) Group Home (b) Child Care Facilities (c) Home-Based Businesses" … "5.12.4. Permitted Secondary Uses (a) Home-based Businesses (b) Short-Term Accommodation" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes. Every business in the Village needs a licence. The Home Based Businesses fee is $60 a year. - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733, s. 6.1; Schedule A section 5](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - Official wording: "any Person carrying on Business in the Village must first hold a valid and subsisting Business License issued by the Village." … "Section 5 – General Service Establishments (Home Based) $60.00" - Source: [Business Licenses, Business Licenses page](https://salmo.ca/services/business-licenses/) - Official wording: "Basically, anything that is done for the purpose of making money is deemed to be a business" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** At most 25% of the dwelling's floor area and no more than 92.9 m² in total with any accessory building; 1 to 2 non-resident workers; no outdoor display or storage; one unlit sign up to 0.2 m²; no commercial vehicle over 4,100 kg; must not use a required parking space or cause nuisance. Limit drops to 10% of floor area if the home also has a short-term rental. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.31.1](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "The home-based business shall not occupy more than 25% of the floor area of the dwelling unit" … "no parking of commercial vehicles larger than 4,100 kg (9,031 lb.) gross vehicle weight" … "There shall be no outdoor display of materials, equipment or finished products" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Businesses not allowed:** Repair or painting of vehicles, trailers or boats; cabinet making; welding or machine shops; care centres; cutting and wrapping wild game; and producing or selling cannabis. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.31.1(d)(ii), (j)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "this use does not include the repair or painting of vehicles, trailers or boats; cabinet making; welding or machine shops; care centres; or cutting and wrapping wild game." … "Cannabis and Cannabis products may not be produced and offered for sale in a home-based business." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (s. 4.31) and Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, Citation](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026" - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Salmo Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (s. 4.31) allows a home-based business in Salmo as a secondary use in the R-1, MH-1, RM-1 and RR-1 zones. Other zones were not checked. Every business in the Village also needs a licence under the [Business License Bylaw No. 645](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf). The Home Based Businesses fee is $60 a year. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone with the Village Office (250-357-9433). 2. Complete the Business License Application and submit it to the Village Office. See the business-licence answer. 3. Pick up and pay once approved, and post the licence at the business. ## Good to know - At most 25% of the dwelling's floor area, and no more than 92.9 m² in total with any accessory building. The limit drops to 10% if the home also has a short-term rental. - 1 to 2 non-resident workers; no outdoor display or storage; one unlit sign up to 0.2 m²; no commercial vehicle over 4,100 kg; no use of a required parking space; no nuisance. - Retail sales are limited to the business's own products, mail or phone orders, or items incidental to the service. - Not allowed: repair or painting of vehicles, trailers or boats; cabinet making; welding or machine shops; care centres; cutting and wrapping wild game; and producing or selling cannabis. - A 10% penalty applies to licences unpaid by February 1. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - [Business Licenses, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/business-licenses/) ## Related questions - [Salmo business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/business-licence.md) - [Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup.md) - [Salmo short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/home-based-business.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/home-based-business.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/home-based-business.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/home-based-business.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/home-based-business.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licenses, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/business-licenses/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Salmo. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Salmo short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Salmo?" place: Salmo, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/salmo category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/short-term-rental.json" --- # Salmo short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Salmo? **Short answer:** In Salmo, yes in some zones, with conditions. A resident may rent a room as short-term accommodation in R-1 and RR-1, or rent their principal residence for 29 days or less as a vacation rental, one per lot. You need a Village business licence and provincial registration. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Provincial registration: $100 a year for your own home, $450 a year for a separate secondary unit. The Village's fee for a short-term rental licence is not stated; see Good to know. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily and on statutory holidays).) - Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433 - Email: Village Office, info@salmo.ca ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes, in some zones, with conditions. Short-term accommodation (owner lives on the property, within the dwelling) is a secondary use in R-1 and RR-1 and is listed as a C-2 use. A homeowner or primary resident may also rent their principal residence for 29 days or less as a short-term vacation rental, one per lot. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.31.2, 4.31.3, 5.4.3, 5.12.4](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "Short-term accommodation (STA), where permitted, is subject to the requirements that:" … "(b) the proprietor must reside on the property;" … "(b) a homeowner or primary resident within the Village limits (with the homeowner's permission) can legally rent their principal residence for periods of 29 days or less;" … "(i) only one annual Short-Term Rental is permitted per lot." … "(d) Short-Term Accommodation" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes. The owner or primary resident must meet the licensing requirements of Business Licence Bylaw #645. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.31.2(a), 4.31.3(a)](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "the owner or primary resident complies with the licensing requirements of Salmo's Business Licence Bylaw #645;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Provincial registration:** Salmo is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement. Hosts still must register with the Province if renting for fewer than 90 consecutive days: $100 a year for the host's own home, $450 a year for a separate secondary unit. - Source: [Principal residence requirement, short-term rentals, Province of BC, Exempt communities list](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Port McNeill Pouce Coupe Princeton Quesnel Revelstoke Radium Hot Springs Rossland Salmo Sayward Sicamous Silverton Slocan Smithers" - Source: [Principal residence requirement, short-term rentals, Province of BC, Business licence exemptions](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, regardless of whether a local business licence is required." - Source: [Principal residence requirement, short-term rentals, Province of BC, Registration fees](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "The unit the host lives in is their principal residence. The guests have access to the host's space (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living room). Fee: $100 annually This includes:" … "Any accommodation that is separate from the home where the host lives, sleeps, and eats is considered a secondary unit, even if it is located on the same property or connected by an interior door. Guests stay in their own private space and do not have access to the host's bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen. Fee: $450 annually This includes:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Operating rules:** Short-term accommodation: owner must live on the property, activity confined to the dwelling, at most one non-resident employee, one off-street parking space per sleeping unit beyond what the dwelling needs. Vacation rental: one off-street space per sleeping unit, at most two non-resident employees. Both: no change to the building's look, one unlit sign up to 0.2 m². - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 4.31.2, 4.31.3](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "one (1) off-street parking space is provided per sleeping unit in excess of those required for the dwelling unit." … "no more than two (2) people who are not a resident of the premises shall be employed in the business;" … "one (1) off-street parking space is provided per sleeping unit; and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** No short-term rental ticket found. Operating a business without a licence: $100 (municipal ticket). - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733, Schedule C](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - Official wording: "Operating business with no license 6.1 $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (s. 4.31) and Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, Citation](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village of Salmo Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026" - Source: [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733, Title](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Salmo Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (s. 4.31), short-term accommodation (the owner lives on the property, within the dwelling) is a secondary use in R-1 and RR-1 and is a listed use in C-2. A homeowner or primary resident may also rent their principal residence for 29 days or less as a short-term vacation rental, one per lot. The bylaw does not say which zones allow vacation rentals ("where permitted"), so confirm with the Village Office. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone with the Village Office (250-357-9433). 2. Meet the licensing requirements of the [Business License Bylaw No. 645](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf). See the business-licence answer. 3. Register with the Province if you rent for fewer than 90 consecutive days. ## Good to know - **Short-term accommodation rules:** owner must live on the property, activity confined to the dwelling, at most one non-resident employee, one off-street parking space per sleeping unit beyond what the dwelling needs. - **Vacation rental rules:** one off-street space per sleeping unit, at most two non-resident employees. - **Both:** no change to the building's look, one unlit sign up to 0.2 m². Home-based business limits also apply, and drop from 25% to 10% of floor area if the dwelling also has a short-term rental. - **Province:** Salmo is on the Province's [list of exempt communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) for the principal residence requirement, but hosts must still register: $100 a year for the host's own home, $450 a year for a separate secondary unit. - Schedule A of the licence bylaw has no short-term rental line. Related lines are Home Based Businesses $60 and lodging houses $60 plus $10 per room; the Village does not say which applies. - No short-term rental ticket was found. Operating a business without a licence is a $100 municipal ticket. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) - [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) - [Principal residence requirement, short-term rentals, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) ## Related questions - [Salmo business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/business-licence.md) - [Salmo home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/home-based-business.md) - [Salmo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/short-term-rental.md) - [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/short-term-rental.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/short-term-rental.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/short-term-rental.md) - [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/short-term-rental.md) - [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/773-Zoning-Bylaw-2026-Website-Copy.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business License Bylaw No. 645, 2013, consolidated with #688 and #733 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/645-Consolidated-Business-License-Bylaw-with-688-and-733-2021.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Principal residence requirement, short-term rentals, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _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/salmo/short-term-rental/_