# Gov Handbook: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada > 21 answers about local government in Squamish. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/llms-full.txt ## Building, renovating and your property - [Squamish building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/building-permit.md): Use Squamish’s building permit guides before building, renovating or demolishing. The Building Department takes questions about applications and current review times at 604-815-6872. - [Squamish permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): In Squamish, a deck under 0.6 m high everywhere needs no building permit. If it reaches 0.6 m anywhere, it needs a permit and must meet setbacks. A shed of 10 m² or less is permit-exempt but must still meet zoning setbacks. - [Squamish building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/building-permit-fees.md): Squamish lists a $200 application fee for projects valued below $100,000. This is the application charge. The remaining permit balance is payable when the permit is collected. - [Squamish zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning-lookup.md): Find your Squamish property on the Parcel & Land Use Map. Open Layers and turn on Zoning, then use the zone in the zoning bylaw to check permitted uses, heights and setbacks. - [Squamish secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/secondary-suite.md): Squamish’s zoning bylaw permits one secondary suite per dwelling unit in a single- or two-unit dwelling. The suite must be inside the principal dwelling and no larger than 90 square metres or 40% of the building’s gross floor area, whichever is smaller. - [Squamish tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/tree-removal.md): Squamish regulates trees 20 centimetres in diameter or larger and has separate rules for environmentally sensitive areas. Check the parcel on the District map, then use the Tree Removal Permit Wizard before cutting. ## Garbage, recycling and waste - [Squamish garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/garbage-collection.md): Squamish requires garbage, recycling and organics totes at the curb by 7:15 a.m. on collection day. Enter your address on the District collection page to see the schedule or sign up for reminders. - [Squamish yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/yard-waste.md): Put yard waste in the Squamish organics tote and close the lid for pickup. If it is full, keep excess material for another collection or compost it at home. ## Water, sewer, roads and snow - [Squamish watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/water-restrictions.md): Squamish Stage 1 watering restrictions begin May 1 each year. Check the current stage before running lawn sprinklers. Under Stage 1 you can hand-water trees, flowers, shrubs and food gardens with a container or an automatic shut-off device. ## Pets, animals and wildlife - [Squamish dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/dog-licence.md): In Squamish, dogs over eight weeks must be licensed and wear a tag. Apply online or at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue. Renew by the end of each calendar year and keep the permanent tag. - [Squamish dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/dog-leash-rules.md): In designated Squamish off-leash areas, keep your licensed dog in sight and under voice control, carry a visible leash and remove waste immediately. Leash the dog if wildlife is present or its behaviour interferes with others. - [Squamish rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/dangerous-dogs.md): Squamish’s dangerous-dog definition includes a dog that has killed or seriously injured a person or animal, or bitten, attacked or aggressively pursued one without provocation. The District also publishes restrictions for owners of designated dogs. - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/how-many-pets.md): Squamish allows up to three dogs and four cats per household. Keeping more than three dogs requires additional licensing and approval. - [Squamish backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/backyard-chickens.md): A Squamish resident may keep up to five urban hens on the residential lot where they live. Roosters are prohibited. Check the District’s hen-keeping guide before building the coop. ## Bylaws, noise and complaints - [Squamish noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/noise-rules.md): Squamish permits construction noise from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays and statutory holidays. The rule includes work on your own property. - [Squamish unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/unsightly-property.md): Report an unsightly property to Squamish Bylaw Enforcement. Describe the condition and how the property relates to yours. An officer may ask for a statement while working with the owner. - [Squamish backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/backyard-fire.md): Squamish requires a permit for a campfire on residential property. Obtain written consent if you are not the owner. Fires in public places and open burning of yard waste are prohibited year-round. - [Squamish fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/fireworks.md): Squamish bans the sale, possession and discharge of consumer fireworks. The District no longer issues consumer fireworks permits. - [Squamish bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/bylaw-fines.md): Return Squamish’s bylaw notice dispute form within 14 days to ask for review. A screening officer will contact you. If an adjudicator upholds the contravention, $25 is added to the penalty. ## Starting and running a business - [Squamish home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/home-based-business.md): Use Squamish’s home-based business licence form and identify the home occupation that fits your activity. Email the completed application to businesslicence@squamish.ca or take it to Community Planning. ## Housing and renting - [Squamish short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/short-term-rental.md): In Squamish, a principal resident can license their principal home for stays under 90 days and must display the licence number in advertisements. Other properties fall under different rules, including a capped temporary-use permit programme. ## Zoning - [All 51 zones in Squamish, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning/index.json) - Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St