# Gov Handbook: Spallumcheen, British Columbia, Canada

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

## Building, renovating and your property

- [Spallumcheen building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/building-permit.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, you need a building permit for any construction, addition, alteration, change of use or demolition. Apply in person at the Township office with paper copies; electronic and incomplete applications are not accepted. Email planner@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca to book an appointment first.
- [Spallumcheen fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/fence-rules.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen a fence does not need a building permit. Under the Zoning Bylaw, fences up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft) may go anywhere on a lot, and fences up to 2 m (6.56 ft) are allowed behind the required front yard in most zones. A fence on a road allowance or boulevard needs a written permit.
- [Spallumcheen permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, a deck needs a building permit only if its surface is 0.6 m or more above the ground at any point. A shed, garage or carport needs none if under 10 m², or under 55 m² (one storey, no plumbing) in the S.H., C.R., A.2 and L.H. zones. Larger ones need a permit.
- [Spallumcheen building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/building-permit-fees.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, you pay a non-refundable application fee ($55, $109 or $163 by project value) when you apply. The permit fee is $60 for the first $1,000 of construction value, then $13 per $1,000 up to $500,000. The Township says this works out to about 1.3%.
- [Spallumcheen zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/zoning-lookup.md): The Township of Spallumcheen has no online zoning map that we found. Zones are shown on Schedule A (the Official Zoning Maps) of Zoning Bylaw No. 1700, 2008. Or call Planning and Development Services at 250-546-3013 or email planner@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca.
- [Spallumcheen secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/secondary-suite.md): Yes. In the Township of Spallumcheen, one secondary suite inside a single family dwelling is permitted in the R.1, S.H., C.R., A.2, L.H. and L.H.4 zones. A detached suite is allowed in the S.H., C.R., A.2, L.H. and L.H.4 zones on lots of 2 ha or more. A building permit is needed.
- [Spallumcheen tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/tree-removal.md): The Township of Spallumcheen has no tree bylaw. Within 30 m of the high water mark of a stream, river or creek, a development permit is required to remove vegetation when it is tied to residential, commercial or industrial development. Trees on boulevards and roads need a written permit.

## Garbage, recycling and waste

- [Spallumcheen garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/garbage-collection.md): The Township of Spallumcheen does not provide residential garbage collection. Curbside recycling is run by Recycle BC and collected by Emterra Environmental. Garbage can be taken to the Regional District of North Okanagan's Armstrong/Spallumcheen facility at 3367 Powerhouse Road.
- [Spallumcheen yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/yard-waste.md): The Township of Spallumcheen has no curbside yard waste collection. Residents can take yard and garden waste to the Regional District of North Okanagan's Armstrong/Spallumcheen Transfer Station, 3367 Powerhouse Road. Residential yard and garden waste is $0, limited to one pickup bed or less per day.

## Water, sewer, roads and snow

- [Spallumcheen watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/water-restrictions.md): For customers of the Township of Spallumcheen's water utility, Stage 1 (every other day watering) applies year round: even addresses on even days, odd on odd, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight. Tighter stages are announced by the Township. These rules do not cover homes on private wells.

## Pets, animals and wildlife

- [Spallumcheen dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/dog-licence.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, a dog licence is voluntary, not required. If you want one, it costs $5 per dog for the calendar year, whether or not the dog is spayed or neutered. You apply to the Township office.
- [Spallumcheen dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/dog-leash-rules.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, a dog may not run at large. Off your own property it must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet held by a competent person, or securely confined. In parks, piers and beaches it must be leashed unless signs allow off-leash. A dog at large can draw a $75 ticket.
- [Spallumcheen rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/dangerous-dogs.md): The Township of Spallumcheen's dog bylaw has no "dangerous dog" declaration. After a complaint about a dog that bit, menaced or is vicious, the Poundkeeper investigates and can ask the owner to destroy or permanently confine the dog. Report in writing to the Township office.
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/how-many-pets.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, no more than 3 dogs may be kept on a property under 5 acres (kennels excepted). The Township's page says up to 5 dogs on properties over 5 acres, and more than 5 needs a kennel licence. No limit on cats was found.
- [Spallumcheen backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/backyard-chickens.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, backyard hens are allowed in the R.1 zone: 6 hens on parcels under 0.5 acre, 12 on 0.5 acre or more, and no roosters. Livestock, poultry and bees on rural lots depend on the zone (Small Holding, Country Residential, A.2, Large Holding).

## Parking, tickets and driving

- [Spallumcheen RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, no vehicle may stay on a highway more than 48 consecutive hours, and RVs, campers and trailers may not park on a highway, boulevard or Township land overnight without permission. On an R.1 lot you may store one camper or travel trailer, one utility trailer and one boat.

## Bylaws, noise and complaints

- [Spallumcheen noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/noise-rules.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, noise that disturbs the neighbourhood is banned from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. every day. Construction noise is banned before 7 a.m. and after 8 p.m. A noise ticket is $75 ($50 if paid within 14 days). Complaints must be in writing.
- [Spallumcheen unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/unsightly-property.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, owners must not let property become unsightly. To report one, send a written complaint with your name and contact details to the Township office. A ticket for an unsightly condition is $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days).
- [Spallumcheen backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/backyard-fire.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, residents may burn untreated wood and prunings without a permit from November 1 to April 30 unless a ban is on, but never in R.1 or R.5 zones. Campfires: the bylaw bars them on R.1 and R.5 lots, while the Township's page says allowed in all zones. Confirm before lighting.
- [Spallumcheen fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/fireworks.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen, fireworks may be set off only between October 24 and November 1 in any year. Outside those dates you need a special permit from the Fire Chief. A ticket for breaking the rule is $250 ($200 if paid within 14 days).
- [Spallumcheen bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/bylaw-fines.md): The Township of Spallumcheen enforces its bylaws with Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) tickets under its MTI Bylaw No. 2023. Examples: dog at large $75, noise $75, unsightly property $125, parking restriction $50, fireworks outside the allowed dates $250. Each is lower if paid within 14 days.

## Starting and running a business

- [Spallumcheen business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/business-licence.md): Yes. In the Township of Spallumcheen, any business conducted in the Township needs a business licence. Apply at the Municipal Office with a $100 application fee, plus a $30 annual base fee. Licences are renewed annually and must be paid in full by January 31.
- [Spallumcheen home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/home-based-business.md): Yes. In the Township of Spallumcheen, home occupations are permitted in the R.1, S.H., C.R., A.2 and L.H. zones, under each zone's limits on size, employees, signs and parking. You also need a Township business licence: $100 application fee plus a $30 annual base fee.

## Housing and renting

- [Spallumcheen short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/short-term-rental.md): In the Township of Spallumcheen the Zoning Bylaw has no short-term or vacation rental use, and unlisted uses are prohibited. A bed and breakfast inside your home is permitted in the R.1, S.H., C.R., A.2 and L.H. zones. A Township business licence appears to be needed, and the Province requires registration.

## Zoning

- [All 17 zones in Spallumcheen, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/zoning/index.json)
- Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St