Smithers, British Columbia
21 answers · 130 facts matched to official text · sources read 2026-11-06Smithers is a town in northwest British Columbia at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain, and a service hub for the Bulkley Valley. The Town of Smithers runs planning and zoning, building permits, business licences, bylaw enforcement, dog licensing, its own garbage and recycling collection (biweekly), water and sewer, parks and the fire department. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) runs the regional transfer station, rural fire protection outside the Town and shares a property web map with the Town. Bylaw notices can be issued by bylaw officers and RCMP members. Marriage licences, health cards and driver's licences are provincial matters.
Building, renovating and your property
7- Smithers building permits: when you need one and how to apply
- Smithers fence rules: permits and height limits
- Smithers permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
- Smithers building permit fees
- Smithers zoning: find your zone and what it allows
- Smithers secondary suite and carriage house rules
- Smithers tree removal rules and permits
Garbage, recycling and waste
1Water, sewer, roads and snow
1Pets, animals and wildlife
4Parking, tickets and driving
1Bylaws, noise and complaints
4Starting and running a business
2Housing and renting
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