# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Stewart --- title: "Stewart building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/building-permit.json" --- # Stewart building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Stewart you need a District building permit to build, add to, demolish or move a building, finish a basement, enclose a carport, or install a pool. Fill in the Building Permit Application Form and email it to the District or drop it at 705 Brightwell Street. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** The application form lists a permit review fee based on construction value. The fee rate is not stated in the text we could read; see the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The District does not state a processing time. Once the CAO approves, the permit is produced and can be picked up at the District office. **Where:** - In person: District office, 705 Brightwell Street, Stewart, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-636-2251 - Email: Clerk, clerk@districtofstewart.com - Email: CAO, cao@districtofstewart.com ## Key facts - **Needed for:** A building permit is required to construct a new building; add to a building; change occupancy; make interior renovations that may impact the direction of travel to an exit; repair a building envelope; demolish or move a building; enclose a carport or change a garage to living space; add or relocate plumbing, fire alarm or fire sprinklers; pave a parking area where a storm drainage system is required; finish a basement; install a swimming pool; locate or add to a mobile home; or locate a temporary building. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "construct a new building." … "enclose your carport or change your garage to living space." … "finish an existing basement." … "install a swimming pool." … "locate or add to a mobile home." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not needed for:** Not confirmed. The District's building bylaw is posted only as a scanned image, so exemptions could not be read. - **How to apply:** Read Bylaw 843, 2010 and complete the Building Permit Application Form; email it to clerk@districtofstewart.com or cao@districtofstewart.com, or deliver it to 705 Brightwell Street. On approval by the CAO, the permit is produced and can be picked up at the District office. - Source: [Building Permits, How to obtain a permit](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "Once the form is completed, it can be emailed to the District office at clerk@districtofstewart.com or cao@districtofstewart.com or delivered in person to 705 Brightwell Street." … "Upon approval by the CAO, a building permit will be produced and can be picked up at the District office." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What to submit:** Site plan (minimum scale 1:200) showing driveway, buildings, watercourses and steep banks; two sets of plans; Certificate of Title current within 30 days; non-financial charges; sewage disposal filing stamped by Northern Health for septic; Homeowner Protection Office document for new houses; highway use permit application; hazardous material assessment report for homes built before 1990; and permit review fee. - Source: [Building Permit Application Form, Bylaw No. 926, 2018, Schedule A application form](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4683/) - Official wording: "Two complete sets of plans of" … "Certificate of Title current within the last 30 days;" … "Hazardous Material Assessment Report for homes built prior to 1990; and" … "Permit Review Fee based on construction value." - 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 application form says the District will not be responsible for providing a Building Inspector to inspect construction at any stage or to review plans for compliance with the Building Code; the owner is solely responsible for compliance. - Source: [Building Permit Application Form, Bylaw No. 926, 2018, Schedule A acknowledgment](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4683/) - Official wording: "will not be responsible for providing a Building Inspector to inspect the construction at any stage" … "ensure that the design, construction and occupancy of the building is in compliance with the Building Code." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** District office, 705 Brightwell Street; (250) 636-2251; clerk@districtofstewart.com or cao@districtofstewart.com. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "- Once the form is completed, it can be emailed to the District office at clerk@districtofstewart.com or cao@districtofstewart.com or delivered in person to 705 Brightwell Street." - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement Information & Contact | District of Stewart, Footer contact block](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-education-forms) - Official wording: "#### The Bylaw Enforcement Department is responsible for the enforcement of Stewart's bylaws and issuance of municipal tickets. Bylaw inquiries, complaints or concerns can be directed through this department. District of Stewart (250) 636-2251 #### District Hall - Bylaws" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Regulation Bylaw No. 843, 2010 (application form, Schedule A, replaced by Bylaw No. 926, 2018) - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "Read Bylaw 843, 2010" - Source: [Building Permit Application Form, Bylaw No. 926, 2018, Amending bylaw](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4683/) - Official wording: "A BYLAW TO UPDATE THE APPLICATION FORM IN BYLAW NO. 843, 2010" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Stewart requires a building permit under its Building Regulation Bylaw No. 843, 2010. Its [Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) lists the work that needs one: constructing a new building, adding to a building, changing occupancy, renovating inside in a way that may affect the route to an exit, repairing a building envelope, demolishing or moving a building, enclosing a carport or changing a garage to living space, adding or relocating plumbing, fire alarms or fire sprinklers, paving a parking area where a storm drainage system is required, finishing a basement, installing a swimming pool, locating or adding to a mobile home, and locating a temporary building. The page does not list any work that is exempt, and the bylaw is posted as a scanned image. If your project is not on the list, ask the District before you start. ## Steps 1. Read Bylaw 843 and fill in the [Building Permit Application Form](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4683/). 2. Gather the attachments the form lists: a site plan (minimum scale 1:200) showing the driveway, buildings, watercourses and steep banks, and two sets of plans. 3. Add a Certificate of Title current within 30 days and non-financial charges. Septic systems need a sewage disposal filing stamped by Northern Health. 4. New houses need a Homeowner Protection Office document. Include a highway use permit application and, for homes built before 1990, a hazardous material assessment report. Include the permit review fee. 5. Email the form to clerk@districtofstewart.com or cao@districtofstewart.com, or deliver it to 705 Brightwell Street. 6. On approval by the CAO, the permit is produced and you can pick it up at the District office. ## Good to know - Incomplete applications may be rejected or delayed. - The application form says the District is not responsible for providing a building inspector to inspect construction at any stage or to review plans for Building Code compliance. The owner is solely responsible for compliance. - The Business Licensing page says a building official does a visual site inspection for business premises. - The District does not state a processing time. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Permits, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - [Building Permit Application Form, Bylaw No. 926, 2018 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4683/) ## Related questions - [Stewart permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Stewart secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/secondary-suite.md) - [Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/building-permit.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/building-permit.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/building-permit.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/building-permit.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/building-permit.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Permits, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permit Application Form, Bylaw No. 926, 2018 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4683/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement Information & Contact | District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-education-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; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Stewart fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/fence-rules.json" --- # Stewart fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In Stewart's residential (R) zones a fence can be up to 1.3 m high in a front yard and 1.8 m elsewhere. The District's Building Permits page does not list fences, but the building bylaw is unreadable, so confirm with the District. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** The Building Permits page does not list fences, and no fence fee is stated. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - In person: District office, 705 Brightwell Street, Stewart, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-636-2251 - Email: Clerk, clerk@districtofstewart.com - Email: CAO, cao@districtofstewart.com ## Key facts - **Permit:** Not confirmed. The District's Building Regulation Bylaw No. 843 is a scanned image that could not be read. - **Height, front yard:** In R zones: not more than 1.3 m in a front yard. In the C1 zone, no fence in a front yard. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.18](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "No fence in an R zone or C1 zone shall:" … "Be constructed in a front yard in a C1 zone; and" … "Exceed 1.3 m in height in a front yard." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, side and rear yards:** In R and C1 zones: not more than 1.8 m. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.18](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "No fence in an R zone or C1 zone shall:" … "Exceed 1.8 m in height;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** On a corner parcel, within the sight triangle 6.0 m from the point where the curb lines intersect, no screening, building or structure may be higher than 1.0 m above the street grade. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.45 Vision Clearance](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "No fence, wall, structure, hedge, bush, shrub, tree or other growth shall be maintained or" … "to a height greater than 1.0 m above the established grade of the street." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other rules:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (s. 3.18 to 3.20, 3.45) - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw 881, 2014" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Fence heights are set by the District's [Zoning Bylaw No. 881](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) (sections 3.18 to 3.20 and 3.45). The Building Permits page does not list fences among the work that needs a permit, and the Official Community Plan treats "the erection of a sign or fence" as exempt from development permits in Development Permit Areas 1 and 2. The Building Regulation Bylaw No. 843 is a scanned image, so we could not confirm whether it asks for a permit. Heights depend on your zone: - R zones: not more than 1.3 m in a front yard, and not more than 1.8 m in side and rear yards. - C1 zone: no fence in a front yard; not more than 1.8 m elsewhere. - C2, C3, C4 and P1 zones: 1.8 m between the front parcel line and the front building line, and 2.5 m outside that area. - M and P2 zones: perimeter chain link fences up to 2.5 m. ## Steps 1. Find your zone using the zoning-lookup answer. 2. Check the height limit for that zone above. 3. On a corner lot, keep the corner clear (see below). 4. Ask the District office whether your fence needs a permit before you build. ## Good to know - On a corner parcel, within the sight triangle 6.0 m from the point where the curb lines intersect, no screening, building or structure may be higher than 1.0 m above the street grade. - The zoning bylaw sets no other fence rules that we found beyond height. - Fence rules for pools or retaining walls were not found; ask the District. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - [Building Permits, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) ## Related questions - [Stewart building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/building-permit.md) - [Stewart permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/fence-rules.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/fence-rules.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/fence-rules.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/fence-rules.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/fence-rules.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permits, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 882, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/927/) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Stewart permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Stewart permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage? **Short answer:** In Stewart you need a building permit to build a new building, including a garage, or to enclose a carport or turn a garage into living space. The District does not say whether sheds or decks need one, so ask before you build. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** A permit review fee based on construction value; the rate is not stated in the readable text. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The District does not state a processing time. **Where:** - In person: District office, 705 Brightwell Street, Stewart, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-636-2251 - Email: Clerk, clerk@districtofstewart.com - Email: CAO, cao@districtofstewart.com ## Key facts - **Sheds:** The Building Permits page does not name sheds. Zoning: accessory buildings (which include sheds) are not allowed in the front yard, must be at least 1.0 m from the principal building and from parcel lines, and one under 6.7 m² may be adjacent to a side or rear parcel line. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 1.0 Accessory Building](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "and includes" … "garages, carports, sheds, soft-sided structures, and greenhouses." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.23, 3.24, 3.27](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in the front yard in any zone." … "Accessory buildings shall be located at least 1.0 m away from any principal building and 1.0 m" … "Where an accessory building or structure has a floor area of less than 6.7 m 2" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Decks:** Not stated whether a deck needs a permit. Zoning allows an uncovered patio, sundeck or terrace in a side or rear yard that is not closer than 1.5 m to the parcel line, subject to fence height limits. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.43 Projections](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "an uncovered patio, sundeck, or terrace in a side or rear yard, subject to the fence height" … "that is not closer than 1.5 m to the parcel line;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Garages and carports:** A building permit is required to enclose a carport or change a garage to living space, and to construct a new building. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "enclose your carport or change your garage to living space." … "construct a new building." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning limits:** R1 zone: accessory buildings total at most 50.0 m² and 5.0 m high; parcel coverage 33%. R2 zone: accessory building height 12.0 m and floor area 5% of the parcel area. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 5.2 (R1)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "Maximum floor area of all accessory buildings 50.0 m2" … "Maximum height of accessory buildings 5.0 m" … "Maximum parcel coverage 33%" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 6.2 (R2)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "Maximum floor area for accessory buildings 5% of the parcel area" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014; Building Regulation Bylaw No. 843, 2010 - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "Read Bylaw 843, 2010" … "Zoning Bylaw 881, 2014" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District's [Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) says a permit is required to construct a new building and to enclose a carport or change a garage to living space. Garages and carports are accessory buildings under the [Zoning Bylaw No. 881](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/). The page does not name sheds or decks, and the Building Regulation Bylaw No. 843 is a scanned image. Whether a shed or deck needs a building permit is not stated in text we could read. Zoning rules apply either way: - Accessory buildings, which include sheds, are not allowed in the front yard. They must be at least 1.0 m from the principal building and from parcel lines. One under 6.7 m² may sit next to a side or rear parcel line. - An uncovered patio, sundeck or terrace is allowed in a side or rear yard if it is not closer than 1.5 m to the parcel line, subject to fence height limits. - R1 zone: accessory buildings total at most 50.0 m² and 5.0 m high; parcel coverage 33%. - R2 zone: accessory building height 12.0 m and floor area 5% of the parcel area. ## Steps 1. Find your zone (see the zoning-lookup answer) and check the limits above. 2. Ask the District office whether your shed or deck needs a building permit. 3. If a permit is needed, follow the building-permit answer. ## Good to know - Garages and carport conversions need a permit. - Limits for zones other than R1 and R2 were not summarized here; check the bylaw. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Permits, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) ## Related questions - [Stewart building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/building-permit.md) - [Stewart fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/fence-rules.md) - [Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Permits, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: "Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it? **Short answer:** In Stewart, zoning is set by Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014. Its Schedules B to E hold the zoning maps. Call the District office at 250-636-2251; the CAO is the contact for development information. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** No fee is stated for zoning information. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: District office, 705 Brightwell Street, Stewart, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-636-2251 - Email: Clerk, clerk@districtofstewart.com - Email: CAO, cao@districtofstewart.com ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** The Zoning Bylaw's zoning maps are Schedule B (entire municipality), Schedule C (Townsite), Schedule D (Foreshore) and Schedule E (Highway 37A Corridor). The District's Community Map & Information page also exists. Contact the CAO for development questions. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, Contents](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "Schedule B – Zoning Map – Entire Municipality" … "Schedule C – Zoning Map – Townsite" - Source: [Development Guidelines, Development Guidelines page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/development-guidelines) - Official wording: "Please contact the CAO for further information." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (October 2014 text). Later amendments in the bylaw library include Nos. 923, 925 and 928 (2018), 958 (2019), 985 (2021), 994 (2022), 1023 and 1026 (2024). The posted 2014 text does not include them; no "current to" date is stated. - Source: [Building Permits | District of Stewart, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw 881, 2014" - Source: [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024, Title](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) - Official wording: "A BYLAW TO AMEND BYLAW 881, 2014 ZONING BYLAW" - Source: [District of Stewart bylaw library, Bylaw library listing](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/) - Official wording: "923-2018-DOSBL-Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Housekeeping)" … "928-2018-DOSBL-Zoning Amending Bylaw (R1 to H1)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What the zone controls:** Each zone lists permitted uses and regulations such as parcel size, setbacks, building height, parcel coverage and accessory buildings. R1 lists single family dwelling, duplex, bed and breakfast, home occupation, secondary suite, accessory building and a garden suite (renamed "detached suite" by Bylaw 1023, 2024). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 5.1 (R1)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "The following uses and no others are permitted in the R1 zone:" … "Home occupation;" - Source: [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024, Amendments a and b](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) - Official wording: "Detached Suite means a single family dwelling located in the rear yard or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** District office, 705 Brightwell Street; (250) 636-2251. The CAO is the contact for development information. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Source: [Development Guidelines, Development Guidelines page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/development-guidelines) - Official wording: "Please contact the CAO for further information." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 - Source: [Building Permits | District of Stewart, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw 881, 2014" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District's [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) divides the municipality into zones. The zoning maps are Schedule B (entire municipality), Schedule C (Townsite), Schedule D (Foreshore) and Schedule E (Highway 37A Corridor). The District's Community Map and Information page also exists. Each zone lists permitted uses and regulations such as parcel size, setbacks, building height, parcel coverage and accessory buildings. For example, the R1 zone lists single family dwelling, duplex, bed and breakfast, home occupation, secondary suite, accessory building and a detached suite (called a "garden suite" before Bylaw 1023, 2024). ## Steps 1. Open the Zoning Bylaw and find your property on the maps in Schedules B to E. 2. Read the zone's section for permitted uses and limits. 3. Check the amending bylaws in the [District bylaw library](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/), which include Nos. 923, 925, 928 (2018), 958 (2019), 985 (2021), 994 (2022), and 1023 and 1026 (2024). 4. Contact the CAO at the District office, 250-636-2251, for development questions. ## Good to know - The posted 2014 bylaw text does not include the later amendments, and no "current to" date is stated. Confirm current rules with the District. - The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ## Zones 17 zones are listed from [District of Stewart Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (original, October 2014) with amending bylaws 925/2018, 923/2018, 928/2018, 958/2019, 985/2021, 994/2022, 1023/2024, 1026/2024](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning/index.json ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) - [Development Guidelines, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/development-guidelines) ## Related questions - [Stewart building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/building-permit.md) - [Stewart fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/fence-rules.md) - [Stewart secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/secondary-suite.md) - [Stewart home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/zoning-lookup.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/zoning-lookup.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/zoning-lookup.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/zoning-lookup.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/zoning-lookup.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) (read 2026-11-08) - [District of Stewart bylaw library](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Development Guidelines, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/development-guidelines) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permits | District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Stewart secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/secondary-suite.json" --- # Stewart secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house? **Short answer:** In Stewart a secondary suite is allowed in the R1, R2 and FD zones, one per parcel. A detached suite (carriage house) is allowed in R1 and R2 only, one per parcel. Both must be rented for at least one month and need one parking space each. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** A permit review fee based on construction value; the rate is not stated in the readable text. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The District does not state a processing time. **Where:** - In person: District office, 705 Brightwell Street, Stewart, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-636-2251 - Email: Clerk, clerk@districtofstewart.com - Email: CAO, cao@districtofstewart.com ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** A secondary suite is a permitted use in the R1 and R2 zones and, since Bylaw 1023, 2024, in the FD (Future Development) zone. One per parcel. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 5.1 (R1)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "The following uses and no others are permitted in the R1 zone:" … "Secondary suite; and" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 6.1 (R2)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "The following uses and no others are permitted in the R2 zone:" … "Secondary suite;" - Source: [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024, s. 3.54.1](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) - Official wording: "Only one secondary suite is permitted per parcel in those residential" … "ADDING to section 20.1 the following:" … ".3 Secondary suite" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** A detached suite (a dwelling in the rear yard or above a garage) is permitted as an accessory building in the R1 and R2 zones only; maximum one per parcel. - Source: [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024, s. 3.53.1 to 3.53.2](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) - Official wording: "A detached Suite is permitted as an accessory building in the R1 and R2" … "There shall be a maximum of one detached Suite per parcel in the R1" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** Secondary suite: must not alter the exterior character of the house; meet the BC Building Code; not be subdivided or strata titled; residential use only, rented for at least one month. Detached suite: max height 7.5 m, floor area less than the principal building, at least 3.0 m from the principal building, rear setback 1.5 m, interior side 1.2 m, exterior side 2.0 m, 2 m unobstructed street access, not subdivided or strata titled, rented at least one month. - Source: [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024, s. 3.54](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) - Official wording: "A secondary suite shall not alter the exterior character of the principal" … "The secondary suite must meet current BC BuildingCode regulations" … "Secondary suites shall not be subdivided or strata titled." … "be rented for periods of not less than one month." - Source: [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024, s. 3.53](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) - Official wording: "The maximum height of a building containing a detached suite is 7.5 m." … "Detached suites shall be located at least 3.0 m away from any principal" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Parking:** One off-street parking space per suite. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, Table 21.1](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "Secondary suite, garden suite" … "1 per suite" - Source: [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024, Amendment j](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) - Official wording: "Secondary suite, detached suite" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permits:** The Building Permit Application Form has check boxes for 'Adding Suite' and 'Single Family Dwelling with Suite', so a building permit application covers suites. - Source: [Building Permit Application Form, Bylaw No. 926, 2018, Schedule A application form](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4683/) - Official wording: "Adding Suite" … "Single Family Dwelling with Suite" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, as amended by Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024 - Source: [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024, Title](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) - Official wording: "ZONING AMENDING BYLAW No. 1023, 2024" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the District's [Zoning Bylaw No. 881](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/), as amended by [Bylaw No. 1023, 2024](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/), a secondary suite is a permitted use in the R1 and R2 zones and in the FD (Future Development) zone, one per parcel. A detached suite, meaning a dwelling in the rear yard or above a garage, is permitted as an accessory building in the R1 and R2 zones only, with a maximum of one per parcel. Bylaw 1023 renamed the earlier "garden suite" a "detached suite". Secondary suite limits: it must not alter the exterior character of the house, must meet the BC Building Code, cannot be subdivided or strata titled, and is for residential use only, rented for at least one month. Detached suite limits: maximum height 7.5 m; floor area less than the principal building; at least 3.0 m from the principal building; rear setback 1.5 m; interior side 1.2 m; exterior side 2.0 m; 2 m of unobstructed street access; not subdivided or strata titled; rented for at least one month. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone using the zoning-lookup answer. 2. Plan for one off-street parking space per suite. 3. Fill in the [Building Permit Application Form](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4683/). It has check boxes for "Adding Suite" and "Single Family Dwelling with Suite". 4. Submit it as described in the building-permit answer. ## Good to know - No separate suite registration was found. - Because suites must be rented for at least one month, they cannot be used as nightly short-term rentals. - Confirm the current rules with the District, since the posted 2014 zoning text does not include the amendments. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - [Building Permit Application Form, Bylaw No. 926, 2018 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4683/) ## Related questions - [Stewart building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/building-permit.md) - [Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning-lookup.md) - [Stewart short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/secondary-suite.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/secondary-suite.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/secondary-suite.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/secondary-suite.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/secondary-suite.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permit Application Form, Bylaw No. 926, 2018 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4683/) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: "Stewart garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in Stewart, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/garbage-collection.json" --- # Stewart garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in Stewart, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** The District of Stewart provides weekly curbside garbage collection. Residential pickup is on Wednesdays and business pickup is Mondays and Fridays. Put your covered container at the curb by 8:00 a.m. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** Extra containers: $50 each (per the bylaw's Schedule D; the period covered is not stated). The residential annual charge was not in the readable text. **How long:** Weekly. Residential: Wednesdays. Businesses: Mondays and Fridays. **Where:** - Phone: District of Stewart, 250-636-2251 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **How often:** Weekly curbside garbage collection by the District of Stewart. - Source: [Collection and Schedule, Collection & Schedule](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/garbage-pick-up-recycling/collection-and-schedule) - Official wording: "The District of Stewart provides weekly curbside garbage collection." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Finding your day:** Residential: Wednesdays. Businesses: Mondays and Fridays. Dumpsters: regularly. - Source: [Collection and Schedule, Garbage pick-up schedule](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/garbage-pick-up-recycling/collection-and-schedule) - Official wording: "The District of Stewart provides weekly curbside garbage collection. ## Garbage pick-up schedule is: - Residential: Wednesdays - Businesses: Mondays & Fridays - Dumpsters: Regularly" … "## Garbage pick-up schedule is: - Residential: Wednesdays - Businesses: Mondays & Fridays - Dumpsters: Regularly As pick-up times may vary on the scheduled pick-up day, materials must be placed at the curb before 8:00 am." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Carts:** Residents use their own garbage container with a lid; no District cart is described. - Source: [Collection and Schedule, Pick-up tips](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/garbage-pick-up-recycling/collection-and-schedule) - Official wording: "Put your garbage into a garbage container with a lid and have out by 8 am on your collection day." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Setting carts out:** Place the covered container at the curb or lane, easy for collectors to see and reach, before 8:00 a.m. on collection day. Keep vehicles away and clear snow and ice from the path. Do not put containers on snow banks. - Source: [Collection and Schedule, Garbage pick-up schedule](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/garbage-pick-up-recycling/collection-and-schedule) - Official wording: "materials must be placed at the curb before 8:00 am." … "Put the covered container at the curb or lane in a spot that is easy for the collectors to see and reach." … "Do not put garbage containers on top of snow banks" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits and extra garbage:** Each filled container should be light enough to carry easily with one hand. No bulky waste in regular collection. Schedule D lists a charge per extra container of $50 (what period or pickup it covers is not stated). - Source: [Collection and Schedule, Pick-up tips](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/garbage-pick-up-recycling/collection-and-schedule) - Official wording: "Each filled garbage container should be light enough to carry easily with one hand to the curb or lane." … "Do not put out bulky waste for regular garbage collection." - Source: [Bylaw No. 1016, 2023 amending the Solid Waste Bylaw, Schedule D, Miscellaneous charges](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/26887/) - Official wording: "Charge per extra containers" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Non-taxable properties pay an annual charge: RCMP station $500; public school, hospital/health centre and other $1,200. Extra containers $50 each. The residential annual charge was not in the readable text. - Source: [Bylaw No. 1016, 2023 amending the Solid Waste Bylaw, Schedule D: Fees and Charges](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/26887/) - Official wording: "Public School" … "Hospital/Health Center" … "Charge per extra containers" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Solid Waste Bylaw No. 875, 2015, as amended by Bylaw No. 1016, 2023 (Schedule D: Fees and Charges) - Source: [Bylaw No. 1016, 2023 amending the Solid Waste Bylaw, Recital](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/26887/) - Official wording: "WHEREAS Council has passed Bylaw No. 875, 2015 for the purpose of establishing a solid waste" … "collection service" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Stewart, residents use their own garbage container with a lid; no District cart is described. Collection is under the Solid Waste Bylaw No. 875, 2015, amended by [Bylaw No. 1016, 2023](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/26887/). No curbside recycling or organics collection is described on the garbage page. ## Steps 1. Put your garbage in a container with a lid. 2. Place it at the curb or lane, where collectors can easily see and reach it, before 8:00 a.m. on collection day. 3. Keep vehicles away, clear snow and ice from the path, and do not put containers on snow banks. ## Good to know - Each filled container should be light enough to carry easily with one hand. - Do not put bulky waste out for regular collection. - Schedule D of Bylaw 1016 lists $50 as the charge per extra container. - Non-taxable properties pay an annual charge: RCMP station $500; public school, hospital or health centre and other $1,200. The residential charge was not in the readable text; ask the District. ## Official forms and pages - [Collection and Schedule, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/garbage-pick-up-recycling/collection-and-schedule) ## Related questions - [Stewart bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/garbage-collection.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/garbage-collection.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/garbage-collection.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/garbage-collection.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/garbage-collection.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Collection and Schedule, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/garbage-pick-up-recycling/collection-and-schedule) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw No. 1016, 2023 amending the Solid Waste Bylaw (PDF), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/26887/) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Stewart watering restrictions question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Water, sewer, roads and snow owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/water-restrictions/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/water-restrictions.json" --- # Stewart watering restrictions **Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions? **Short answer:** Stewart has no fixed watering schedule or stages that we could find. Under its Water Connection Bylaw the District may limit water use or set the hours when needed, and lawn watering must be done in a reasonable manner. Call 250-636-2251 for current limits. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** Court fine up to $10,000 on conviction; no ticket amount found. **Where:** - Phone: District of Stewart, 250-636-2251 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: Public Works, 250-636-9123 ## Key facts - **When restrictions apply:** No fixed restriction dates or stages found. Water Connection Bylaw s. 3.3: the District may, when the public interest requires, suspend or limit water consumption, regulate the hours of use, or prescribe how water may be used. - Source: [Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013, s. 3.3](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) - Official wording: "suspend or limit the consumption of water from the municipal water system," … "or may regulate the hours of use, or may further prescribe the manner in" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Sprinkling schedule:** No fixed watering schedule found. The Water Connection Bylaw says no consumer shall use water for irrigation, sprinkler or garden purposes except in a reasonable manner and in accordance with any bylaw or regulation governing such use. - Source: [Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013, s. 4.3](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) - Official wording: "No consumer shall use water for irrigation, sprinkler or garden purposes" … "except in a reasonable manner and in accordance with any Bylaw or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Allowed at any time:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **New lawns:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Fine:** The District may disconnect water service without notice for unnecessary or wasteful use of water, or violation of regulations concerning watering or sprinkling. Offences carry a maximum fine of up to $10,000 on summary conviction. - Source: [Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013, s. 3.1(a)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) - Official wording: "Unnecessary or wasteful use of water, or violation of regulations" … "concerning watering or sprinkling." - Source: [Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013, s. 5.1](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) - Official wording: "shall on summary conviction be liable to a maximum fine of up to" … "$10,000." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013 - Source: [Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013, Title](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) - Official wording: "2013 WATERCONNECTIONBYLAWNo. 873, 2013" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Stewart, the [Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) does not set fixed watering days. Section 3.3 lets the District, when the public interest requires, suspend or limit water consumption, regulate the hours of use, or prescribe how water may be used. The District's Water Conservation page names no watering stages. ## Good to know - No consumer may use water for irrigation, sprinkler or garden purposes except in a reasonable manner and in accordance with any bylaw or regulation governing that use. - The District may disconnect water service without notice for unnecessary or wasteful use of water, or violation of regulations concerning watering or sprinkling. - Offences carry a maximum fine of up to $10,000 on summary conviction. No ticket amount was found. - No exemptions (such as for new lawns) were found. To check whether limits are in force now, call the District at 250-636-2251. ## Official forms and pages - [Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) ## Related questions - [Stewart garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/garbage-collection.md) - [Stewart bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/water-restrictions.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/water-restrictions.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/water-restrictions.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/water-restrictions.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/water-restrictions.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/water-restrictions.md) ## Sources - [Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013 (PDF), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Water Conservation Initiatives, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/community-safety/water-conservation-initiatives) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/water-restrictions/_ --- --- title: "Stewart dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/dog-licence.json" --- # Stewart dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Stewart, all dogs must be licensed through the District of Stewart. You get the licence in person at the District office, 705 Brightwell Street. The yearly fee is $10 for a neutered or spayed dog and $25 for a dog that is not. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** Per year: $10 neutered male or spayed female; $25 non-neutered male or unspayed female. Dangerous dog $50; replacement tag $5; commercial kennel $150; hobby kennel $100. New licences issued July 1 to December 31 get 50% off. **How long:** The District's page does not say when a licence expires or when to renew; ask the District office. **Where:** - In person: District of Stewart office, 705 Brightwell Street, Stewart, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District of Stewart, 250-636-2251 ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. The District says all dogs are required to have a licence. The minimum age is not stated on the page. - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) - Official wording: "In accordance with the District's Animal Control Bylaw all dogs are required to have a license." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Issued by:** The District of Stewart, at the District office, 705 Brightwell Street. - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) - Official wording: "To obtain a licence, visit the District office located at 705 Brightwell Street" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $10 a year for a neutered male dog or a spayed female dog. - Source: [Dog Licences, Annual Licence Fees](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) - Official wording: "Neutered Male Dog - $10.00" … "Spayed Female Dog - $10.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $25 a year for a non-neutered male dog or an unspayed female dog. - Source: [Dog Licences, Annual Licence Fees](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) - Official wording: "Non-neutered Male Dog - $25.00" … "Unspayed Female Dog - $25.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees and discounts:** Dangerous dog licence $50; replacement tag $5; commercial kennel licence $150; hobby kennel licence $100. New licences issued July 1 to December 31 get 50% off the fees; this does not apply to renewals for dogs that had to be licensed before July 1. - Source: [Dog Licences, Annual Licence Fees](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) - Official wording: "Dangerous Dog - $50.00" … "Replacement Licence Tag - $5.00" … "Commercial Kennel Licence - $150.00" … "Hobby Kennel Licence - $100.00" … "New licences issued from July 1 to December 31 of any given year shall be eligible for a fee reduction of 50% of the above fees." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Not confirmed. The District's Animal Control Bylaw copy is a scanned image that could not be read. - **How to get one:** In person at the District office, 705 Brightwell Street. A copy of the neuter/spay certificate is required for new applications. - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) - Official wording: "To obtain a licence, visit the District office located at 705 Brightwell Street" … "Copy of neuter/spay certificate required for new applications." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Not confirmed. The District's Animal Control Bylaw copy is a scanned image that could not be read. - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 815 (the District's dog licence page links it as 'Bylaw 815 Animal Control Bylaw.pdf'); amended by Animal Licensing & Control Amending Bylaw No. 978, 2020 - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) - Official wording: "View Click Bylaw 815 Animal Control Bylaw.pdf to download the bylaw." - Source: [Bylaw library (Animal Licensing and Control Amending Bylaw No. 978, 2020), Bylaw library listing](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/) - Official wording: "977-2020-DOSBL-Fees & Charges Amending Bylaw 2020-11-09 744.6 KB - 978-2020-DOSBL-Animal Licensing & Control Amending Bylaw 2020-11-09 354.3 KB - 979-2020-DOSBL-Road Closure Bylaw (More Core Lands)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Stewart issues dog licences under its Animal Control Bylaw. The District's page says all dogs need a licence but does not state a minimum age. ## Steps 1. Get a copy of your dog's neuter or spay certificate if you want the lower fee (it is required for new applications). 2. Go to the District office at 705 Brightwell Street. 3. Pay the annual fee. ## Good to know - New licences issued from July 1 to December 31 get 50% off the fees; this does not apply to renewals for dogs that had to be licensed before July 1. - A dangerous dog licence is $50. A replacement tag is $5. Commercial kennel licences are $150 and hobby kennel licences are $100. - The District's page does not say when licences expire or what the fine is for an unlicensed dog. Call 250-636-2251 to ask. - The rules are in the Animal Control Bylaw No. 815, amended by the [Animal Licensing and Control Amending Bylaw No. 978, 2020](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/), listed in the District's bylaw library. The posted copy is a scanned image, so the fees above come from the District's web page. ## What you'll need - Copy of the neuter or spay certificate (required for new applications) ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Licences, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) ## Related questions - [Stewart rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Stewart bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/dog-licence.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/dog-licence.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/dog-licence.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/dog-licence.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/dog-licence.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Dog Licences, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw library (Animal Licensing and Control Amending Bylaw No. 978, 2020), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 9 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Stewart rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Stewart rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs? **Short answer:** In Stewart, a dog can be declared dangerous under the District's Animal Control Bylaw if it has bitten or attacked, or behaved as a menace to people or domestic animals. A dangerous dog licence costs $50 a year. Report a dog to the District at 250-636-2251. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** Dangerous dog licence: $50 a year. Fines: not stated. **Where:** - Phone: District of Stewart (bylaw enforcement), 250-636-2251 - Phone: Stewart RCMP detachment, 250-636-2233 ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** The District's Leash Your Dog page says that under the Animal Control Bylaw a dog could be deemed dangerous if it has bitten or attacked; if it has behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals; or if its owner did not exercise reasonable precautions to prevent a dog from biting or attacking or posing a menace. - Source: [Leash Your Dog, Leash Your Dog page](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/leash-your-dog) - Official wording: "A dog has bitten or attacked;" … "The dog has behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals;" … "An owner did not exercise reasonable precautions to prevent a dog from biting or attacking or posing a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Rules for owners:** Not confirmed. Stewart's Animal Control Bylaw is posted as a scanned image that could not be read. - **Licence fee:** A dangerous dog licence costs $50 a year. - Source: [Dog Licences, Annual Licence Fees](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) - Official wording: "- Spayed Female Dog - $10.00 - Dangerous Dog - $50.00 - Replacement Licence Tag - $5.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to report:** Bylaws are enforced once a complaint is received. Use the District's Bylaw Complaint Form or call the District at (250) 636-2251. - Source: [Bylaw Complaint Form, Bylaw Complaint Form page](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-complaint-form) - Official wording: "Bylaws are enforced once a complaint is received." - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Enforcement page](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-education-forms) - Official wording: "District of Stewart (250) 636-2251" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Stewart's Animal Control Bylaw is posted as a scanned image that could not be read. - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 815 (the District's dog licence page links it as 'Bylaw 815 Animal Control Bylaw.pdf'); amended by Animal Licensing & Control Amending Bylaw No. 978, 2020 - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) - Official wording: "View Click Bylaw 815 Animal Control Bylaw.pdf to download the bylaw." - Source: [Bylaw library (Animal Licensing and Control Amending Bylaw No. 978, 2020), Bylaw library listing](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/) - Official wording: "977-2020-DOSBL-Fees & Charges Amending Bylaw 2020-11-09 744.6 KB - 978-2020-DOSBL-Animal Licensing & Control Amending Bylaw 2020-11-09 354.3 KB - 979-2020-DOSBL-Road Closure Bylaw (More Core Lands)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District's Leash Your Dog page says that under the Animal Control Bylaw a dog could be deemed dangerous if: - it has bitten or attacked; - it has behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals; or - its owner did not take reasonable precautions to prevent a dog from biting, attacking or posing a menace. ## Steps 1. To report a dog, fill in the District's Bylaw Complaint Form or call the District at 250-636-2251. Bylaws are enforced once a complaint is received. 2. For an immediate danger, call the Stewart RCMP detachment at 250-636-2233. ## Good to know - A dangerous dog licence is $50 a year. - The District's pages do not say what an owner must do with a dangerous dog, and no fine amount is stated. The bylaw is under [Animal Licensing and Control Amending Bylaw No. 978, 2020](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/); its posted copy is a scanned image. ## Official forms and pages - [Bylaw Complaint Form, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-complaint-form) ## Related questions - [Stewart dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/dog-licence.md) - [Stewart bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Leash Your Dog, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/leash-your-dog) (read 2026-11-08) - [Dog Licences, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/pets-animals/dog-licences) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Complaint Form, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-complaint-form) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Enforcement, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-education-forms) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw library (Animal Licensing and Control Amending Bylaw No. 978, 2020), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Police Services, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/citizen-services/police-services) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: Stewart backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Stewart backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock? **Short answer:** Stewart has no backyard-hen rule. Its Zoning Bylaw defines agricultural use to include keeping poultry and other livestock, and permits it in the R2, RR and SG zones, but does not list it in the R1 zone. Bees are not mentioned. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: District of Stewart, 250-636-2251 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** Not by a hen-specific rule. The Zoning Bylaw defines agricultural use to include keeping poultry. Agricultural use is permitted in the R2 (Rural Residential), RR and SG zones, and is not listed in the R1 zone. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 1.0 Definitions](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "sheep, poultry, pigeons, ducks, geese, and other livestock." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 6.1 (R2 zone)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "The following uses and no others are permitted in the R2 zone:" … "Agricultural use;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Most hens:** None set. Stewart has no backyard-hen rule, so no limit, rooster, coop or registration rule. - **Roosters:** None set. Stewart has no backyard-hen rule, so no limit, rooster, coop or registration rule. - **Coop rules:** None set. Stewart has no backyard-hen rule, so no limit, rooster, coop or registration rule. - **Permit or registration:** None set. Stewart has no backyard-hen rule, so no limit, rooster, coop or registration rule. - **Bees:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Other livestock:** Agricultural use, defined to include horses, cattle, sheep, poultry, pigeons, ducks, geese and other livestock, is permitted in the R2, RR and SG zones. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 1.0 Definitions](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "specifically includes a kennel and the keeping of horses, cattle," … "sheep, poultry, pigeons, ducks, geese, and other livestock." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 6.1 (R2 zone)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "17.1. The following uses and no others are permitted in the RR zone: .1 Agricultural use; .2 Logging;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw 881, 2014" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Stewart, no bylaw we could read sets rules specifically for backyard hens. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) defines "agricultural use" to include a kennel and the keeping of horses, cattle, sheep, poultry, pigeons, ducks, geese and other livestock. ## Good to know - Agricultural use is a permitted use in the R2 (Rural Residential), RR and SG zones. It is not listed in the R1 zone. - The R2 zone has a minimum parcel size of 1 ha. - No maximum number of hens, rules on roosters, coop rules or registration were found. - Bees (apiaries) are not mentioned in the Zoning Bylaw. - Check which zone your lot is in and ask the District at 250-636-2251 before buying birds. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) ## Related questions - [Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning-lookup.md) - [Stewart dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/dog-licence.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/backyard-chickens.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/backyard-chickens.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/backyard-chickens.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/backyard-chickens.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/backyard-chickens.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permits, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 3 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 4 are recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Stewart RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Stewart 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 Stewart, a trailer may not be parked on a highway (public road) unless it is attached to a vehicle able to tow it. No rule on parking RVs, boats or trailers on private property was found. Boats are not mentioned. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** Court fine up to $2,000 on conviction (Traffic Regulation Bylaw). Ticket amounts not stated. **Where:** - Phone: District of Stewart, 250-636-2251 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **On the street:** Traffic Regulation Bylaw: a trailer designed for occupancy by persons or for carrying goods may not be parked on a highway unless attached to a motor vehicle mechanically capable of towing it. In a residential zone no combination of vehicles (motor vehicle, towing apparatus and trailers) may be parked on a highway if over 18 m long. Parking vehicles in all zones are to be a maximum of 10 m long. - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022, Part V s. 7(f)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) - Official wording: "No trailer designed for occupancy by persons or for the carriage of goods and" … "shall be parked on any highway within the District unless it is" … "attached to a motor vehicle mechanically capable of towing the trailer at all times." - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022, Part V s. 7(h)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) - Official wording: "No person shall park upon any highway in any residential zone in the District" … "in excess of 18 meters in length." - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022, Part V s. 6(q)(ii)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) - Official wording: "Vehicles parking in all zones are to be a maximum of 10 meters in length;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **On your property:** No rule on parking RVs, boats or trailers on private property found. The Zoning Bylaw bans storing derelict vehicles (outside the M zones and C2); a recreational vehicle counts as derelict if it has not been licensed for use in the last 18 months. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 1.0 Derelict Vehicle](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "(3) In the case of recreational vehicles, has not been licensed for use in the last 18 months." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.66](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "No land, other than as allowed in M zones and the C2 zone, shall be used for the storage of" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Living in an RV:** No person shall occupy a trailer as living quarters while it is parked on any highway or in any other public place not specifically designated for the parking of trailers. - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022, Part V s. 7(g)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) - Official wording: "No person shall occupy a trailer as a living quarters while it is parked upon" … "any highway or in any other public place not specifically designated for" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Court fine not exceeding $2,000 on summary conviction (Traffic Regulation Bylaw). Ticket amounts are in the Municipal Ticket Information bylaw, which is a scanned image and could not be read. - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022, Part VII s. 1(b)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) - Official wording: "summary conviction to pay a fine not exceeding the sum of Two" … "Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022 - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022, Citation](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "District of Stewart Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022"." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) covers parking on streets in Stewart. Boats are not mentioned. ## Good to know - No trailer designed for occupancy by persons or for carrying goods may be parked on a highway unless it is attached to a motor vehicle mechanically capable of towing it at all times. - In a residential zone, no combination of vehicles (motor vehicle, towing apparatus and trailers) over 18 m long may be parked on a highway. Vehicles parking in all zones are to be a maximum of 10 m long. - No one may occupy a trailer as living quarters while it is parked on a highway or other public place not designated for trailer parking. - On private property, no parking rule for RVs, boats or trailers was found. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) bans storing derelict vehicles outside the M zones and C2 zone, and counts a recreational vehicle as derelict if it has not been licensed for use in the last 18 months. - A conviction can bring a court fine of up to $2,000. Ticket amounts were not readable. Call 250-636-2251 to ask. ## Official forms and pages - [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) ## Related questions - [Stewart unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/unsightly-property.md) - [Stewart bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/bylaw-fines.md) - [Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/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) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022 (PDF), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Us, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/contact-us) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: Stewart unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Stewart?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/unsightly-property.json" --- # Stewart unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Stewart? **Short answer:** In Stewart, report a property problem with the District's Bylaw Complaint Form or by calling 250-636-2251. No separate unsightly premises bylaw was found. The Zoning Bylaw does ban storing derelict vehicles in most zones. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** Not stated. **Where:** - Online: Bylaw Complaint Form (fillable or printable), https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-complaint-form - Phone: District of Stewart, 250-636-2251 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **What counts:** The Zoning Bylaw says no land, other than as allowed in the M zones and the C2 zone, shall be used for the storage of derelict vehicles, or as an automobile salvage or wrecking yard. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.66 Derelict Vehicles](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "No land, other than as allowed in M zones and the C2 zone, shall be used for the storage of" … "derelict vehicles, or as an automobile salvage or wrecking yard." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to report:** Use the District's Bylaw Complaint Form (fillable or printable); bylaws are enforced once a complaint is received. District office (250) 636-2251. - Source: [Bylaw Complaint Form, Bylaw Complaint Form page](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-complaint-form) - Official wording: "Bylaws are enforced once a complaint is received." … "Please use this fillable Complaint Form or printable Complaint Form to notify us of an infraction." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What happens next:** Not confirmed. The District's pages do not describe the steps after a complaint. - **Fine:** Not confirmed. The District does not state a fine amount. - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (derelict vehicles, s. 3.66) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.66](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "derelict vehicles, or as an automobile salvage or wrecking yard." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Stewart enforces bylaws once a complaint is received. No separate unsightly premises or property maintenance bylaw was found in the District's bylaw library. ## Steps 1. Fill in the District's Bylaw Complaint Form (fillable or printable) and send it to the District, or call 250-636-2251. 2. The District follows up on the complaint. Its pages do not describe the steps after that. ## Good to know - The [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) says no land, other than as allowed in the M zones and the C2 zone, may be used to store derelict vehicles or as an automobile salvage or wrecking yard. - A fine amount is not stated. The Zoning Bylaw says a person who violates it is liable on summary conviction to the penalties under the Offence Act. ## Official forms and pages - [Bylaw Complaint Form, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-complaint-form) ## Related questions - [Stewart bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/bylaw-fines.md) - [Stewart RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/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) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/unsightly-property.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/unsightly-property.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/unsightly-property.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/unsightly-property.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/unsightly-property.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Bylaw Complaint Form, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-complaint-form) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 3 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Stewart bylaw fines and how tickets work question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Stewart?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/bylaw-fines/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/bylaw-fines.json" --- # Stewart bylaw fines and how tickets work **Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Stewart? **Short answer:** Stewart's Bylaw Enforcement Department enforces District bylaws and issues municipal tickets once a complaint is received. The ticket amounts could not be read because the ticket bylaw is a scanned image. Call 250-636-2251 for amounts. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** Ticket amounts not readable. Court maximums: Traffic Regulation Bylaw $2,000; Water Connection Bylaw $10,000. **Where:** - Phone: District of Stewart (Bylaw Enforcement), 250-636-2251 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **How tickets work:** The Bylaw Enforcement Department enforces the District's bylaws and issues municipal tickets. Bylaws are enforced once a complaint is received. - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Enforcement page](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-education-forms) - Official wording: "The Bylaw Enforcement Department is responsible for the enforcement of Stewart's bylaws and issuance of municipal tickets." - Source: [Bylaw Complaint Form, Complaint Form page](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-complaint-form) - Official wording: "Bylaws are enforced once a complaint is received." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Common fines:** Ticket amounts could not be read. Maximum court fines on conviction: Traffic Regulation Bylaw not more than $2,000; Water Connection Bylaw up to $10,000. - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022, Part VII s. 1(b)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) - Official wording: "summary conviction to pay a fine not exceeding the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). N0tiC€l 2. (a) The Chief of Police and/orthe Bylaw Enforcement Officer is" - Source: [Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013, s. 5.1](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) - Official wording: "shall on summary conviction be liable to a maximum fine of up to" … "$10,000." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Paying early:** Not confirmed. The Municipal Ticket Information System bylaw is posted as a scanned image that could not be read. - **Paying late:** Traffic Regulation Bylaw: if the person does not pay the fine within thirty (30) days of the Notice being issued, the penalty sections apply. - Source: [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022, Part VII s. 2(e)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) - Official wording: "fails to pay the appropriate fine to the District within" … "thirty (30) days" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Disputing a ticket:** Not confirmed. The Municipal Ticket Information System bylaw is posted as a scanned image that could not be read. - **Bylaw:** Municipal Ticket Information System bylaw No. 968, 2020 (name and number as listed in the District's bylaw library) - Source: [Bylaw library (Municipal Ticket Information System bylaw No. 968, 2020), Bylaw library listing](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/) - Official wording: "968-2020-DOSBL-Municipal Ticket Information System" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Bylaw Enforcement Department enforces Stewart's bylaws and issues municipal tickets. Bylaws are enforced once a complaint is received. Tickets are set under the [Municipal Ticket Information System bylaw No. 968, 2020](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/), whose posted copy is a scanned image with no readable text. ## Good to know - Ticket amounts, early-payment discounts and how to dispute a ticket could not be read. Ask the District office at 250-636-2251. - Court maximums on conviction: the [Traffic Regulation Bylaw](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) not more than $2,000; the [Water Connection Bylaw](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) up to $10,000. These are court maximums, not ticket amounts. - Under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw, if the fine is not paid to the District within 30 days of the notice being issued, the penalty sections apply. This is for traffic offences only. ## Official forms and pages - [Bylaw Complaint Form, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-complaint-form) ## Related questions - [Stewart dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/dog-licence.md) - [Stewart RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/bylaw-fines.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/bylaw-fines.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/bylaw-fines.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/bylaw-fines.md) - [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/bylaw-fines.md) - [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/bylaw-fines.md) ## Sources - [Bylaw Enforcement, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-education-forms) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw Complaint Form, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/district-hall/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-complaint-form) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw library (Municipal Ticket Information System bylaw No. 968, 2020), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/136/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022 (PDF), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/18094/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Water Connection Bylaw No. 873, 2013 (PDF), District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/918/) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/bylaw-fines/_ --- --- title: "Stewart business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Stewart, and how do I get one?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/business-licence.json" --- # Stewart business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Stewart, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes. Businesses operating in the District of Stewart need a valid business licence. Fill in the Business Licence Application Form and email it to info@districtofstewart.com or deliver it to 705 Brightwell Street. Fees vary by type of business. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** Fees vary by type of business and can likely be determined from the rate sheet in the Business Licence Bylaw, which was not posted in the text we read. Fees for businesses that operate all year are charged annually and are non-refundable once the licence is issued. **How long:** The District does not state a processing time. **Where:** - In person: District office, 705 Brightwell Street, Stewart, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-636-2251 - Email: Business licence applications, info@districtofstewart.com ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Businesses operating in the District of Stewart need a valid business licence. A new application is required when starting a new business or changing an existing one. - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/business-licensing) - Official wording: "requires that you complete a Business License application form if you are starting a new business or changing an existing one." - Source: [Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 927, 2018 and application form, Application form](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4682/) - Official wording: "are required to have a valid business licence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Fees vary by type of business; the District says they can likely be determined from the rate sheet in the Business Licence Bylaw (rate sheet not posted in the text read). Fees for businesses that operate all year are charged annually and are non-refundable once the licence is issued. - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/business-licensing) - Official wording: "The Business Licence fees vary depending on the type of business." … "are charged on an annual basis, and are non-refundable once a licence has been approved and issued." … "These fees can likely be determined based on the rate sheet included in the Business Bylaw link below." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Complete the Business Licence Application Form and email it to info@districtofstewart.com or deliver it to 705 Brightwell Street, with a site plan, a parking drawing and an interior floor plan. The District checks zoning, and a building official makes a visual site inspection for BC Building Code health and safety where people come into the building. - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/business-licensing) - Official wording: "complete the form on the last page and either email it to the office: info@districtofstewart.com or deliver it in person to 705 Brightwell Street, Stewart BC." … "a site plan of the property showing where the premises is in relation to the property lines;" … "The zoning designation regulates (among many items) the kind of business you can conduct within that particular zone." … "the building official will conduct a visual site inspection to ensure that the health and safety requirements of the BC Building Code are met." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Not confirmed. The District's pages read do not state this detail. - **Inter-community licence:** Not confirmed. The District's pages read do not state this detail. - **Fine:** Not confirmed. The District's pages read do not state this detail. - **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 864, 2013 (application form replaced by Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 927, 2018) - Source: [Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 927, 2018 and application form, Amending bylaw](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4682/) - Official wording: "A BYLAW TO UPDATE THE APPLICATION FORM IN BYLAW NO. 864, 2013" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Businesses operating in the District of Stewart need a valid business licence under Business Licence Bylaw No. 864, 2013 (the application form was replaced by [Amending Bylaw No. 927, 2018](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4682/)). A new application is required when you start a new business or change an existing one. The application form has types such as Home Based Business, Non-Resident and Mobile Business. The District checks zoning. Where people come into the building, a building official makes a visual site inspection for BC Building Code health and safety. ## Steps 1. Complete the Business Licence Application Form from the [Business Licensing page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/business-licensing). 2. Add a site plan, a parking drawing and an interior floor plan. 3. Email it to info@districtofstewart.com or deliver it to 705 Brightwell Street. 4. Pay the fee the District quotes for your type of business. ## Good to know - Fees for businesses that operate all year are charged annually and are non-refundable once the licence is issued. - The rate sheet, a renewal date or process, any licence for businesses based in other communities, and fines are not stated in the text we read. Ask the District. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licensing, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/business-licensing) - [Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 927, 2018 and application form (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4682/) ## Related questions - [Stewart home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/home-based-business.md) - [Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning-lookup.md) - [Stewart short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/business-licence.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/business-licence.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/business-licence.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/business-licence.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/business-licence.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Licensing, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/business-licensing) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 927, 2018 and application form (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4682/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 3 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Stewart home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/home-based-business.json" --- # Stewart home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home? **Short answer:** Yes. In Stewart a home occupation is allowed in the R1, R2 and MHP zones if you live there and follow the zoning limits. You also need a business licence, using the Home Based Business option on the District's application form. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** Business licence fees vary by type of business; see the business-licence answer. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: District office, 705 Brightwell Street, Stewart, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-636-2251 - Email: Business licence applications, info@districtofstewart.com ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes. Home occupation is a permitted use in the R1, R2 and MHP zones. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 5.1, 6.1, 8.1](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "The following uses and no others are permitted in the MHP zone:" … "Home occupation; and" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 5.1 (R1)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "8.1. The following uses and no others are permitted in the MHP zone: .1 Manufactured home park; .2 Mobile homes; .3 Home occupation; and .4 Accessory building. Regulations 8.2. On a parcel located in an area zoned as MHP, no building or structure shall be constructed," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** The Business Licence Application has a 'Home Based Business' option and asks the applicant to read and sign the Zoning Bylaw excerpt; the District looks closely at what business will be run in a home. - Source: [Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 927, 2018 and application form, Application form](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4682/) - Official wording: "New Licence C] Non-Resident[:] Mobile Business [:3 Home Based Business D Change of Owner or Address C]" - Source: [Business Licensing, Business Licensing page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/business-licensing) - Official wording: "This includes a business that is being conducted in a home." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** Only a resident of the dwelling may operate it. It must be wholly inside the dwelling or an accessory building with no external storage. Only one wall-mounted sign up to 0.36 m². No operating between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Customers should not exceed 10 a day. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.47 to 3.52](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "A home occupation shall only be operated by a resident of the dwelling unit in which the home" … "shall involve no external storage of materials, containers or finished products." … "not exceeding 0.36 square metres." … "No home occupation shall be conducted between the hours of 10:00 pm and 8:00 am." … "should not exceed 10 visitors or customers per day." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Businesses not allowed:** Not permitted: offensive noise, vibration, traffic, smoke, dust, odour, glare, heat or electrical interference; exterior alterations out of keeping with a residential area; flammable explosive vapours or gases; bulk deliveries by commercial vehicles or trailers; customer traffic beyond what is customary in a residential area. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.48](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "A home occupation is not permitted that:" … "Produces any offensive noise, vibration, traffic, smoke, dust, odour, glare, heat or" … "Utilizes materials or processes that produce flammable explosive vapours or gases under" … "Requires the delivery or removal of materials or products in bulk by commercial vehicles or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (home occupations, s. 3.46 to 3.52) - Source: [Building Permits | District of Stewart, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw 881, 2014" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works [Zoning Bylaw No. 881](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) allows a home occupation in the R1, R2 and MHP zones. The [Business Licence Application](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4682/) has a "Home Based Business" option and asks you to read and sign the zoning bylaw excerpt. The District looks closely at what business will be run in a home. Limits: - Only a resident of the dwelling may operate it. - It must be wholly inside the dwelling or an accessory building, with no external storage. - One wall-mounted sign only, up to 0.36 m². - No operating between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. - Customers should not exceed 10 a day. Not permitted: offensive noise, vibration, traffic, smoke, dust, odour, glare, heat or electrical interference; exterior alterations out of keeping with a residential area; flammable or explosive vapours or gases; bulk deliveries by commercial vehicles or trailers; and customer traffic beyond what is customary in a residential area. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone is R1, R2 or MHP (see zoning-lookup). 2. Fill in the Business Licence Application and choose "Home Based Business". 3. Send it to info@districtofstewart.com or deliver it to 705 Brightwell Street, as the business-licence answer describes. ## Good to know - Licence fees vary by type of business; see the business-licence answer. - Home occupation is not listed in other zones in the rules we read; ask the District. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licensing, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/business-licensing) - [Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 927, 2018 and application form (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4682/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) ## Related questions - [Stewart business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/business-licence.md) - [Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/zoning-lookup.md) - [Stewart short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/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) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/home-based-business.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/home-based-business.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/home-based-business.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/home-based-business.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/home-based-business.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 927, 2018 and application form (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/4682/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licensing, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/business-licensing) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permits | District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Stewart short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Stewart?" place: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/stewart category: Housing and renting owner: municipal owner_body: District of Stewart sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/short-term-rental.json" --- # Stewart short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Stewart? **Short answer:** Stewart allows bed and breakfast in the R1 and R2 zones, with limits. No separate rule for renting a whole home short term was found. The provincial principal residence requirement does not apply in Stewart. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Stewart, https://districtofstewart.com) **Cost:** No short-term rental licence or fee was found. Business licence fees vary; see the business-licence answer. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - In person: District office, 705 Brightwell Street, Stewart, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-636-2251 - Email: Clerk, clerk@districtofstewart.com - Email: CAO, cao@districtofstewart.com ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Bed and breakfast is a permitted use in the R1 and R2 zones. No separate short-term rental (whole-home) rule was found. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 5.1 and 6.1](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "The following uses and no others are permitted in the R1 zone:" … "Bed and breakfast;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Provincial registration:** Stewart is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the provincial principal residence requirement does not apply (list as of June 1, 2026). - Source: [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC, List of exempt communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement:" … "Spallumcheen Stewart Sun Peaks" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Operating rules:** Bed and breakfast: no guest for more than 28 consecutive days; wholly within the dwelling unit; no more than 3 guestrooms; breakfast the only meal served; one parking space per guestroom in addition to those required for the house; no cooking facilities in bedrooms; must not alter the residential character. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014, s. 3.55 to 3.62](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - Official wording: "A bed and breakfast shall not accommodate any guest for more than 28 consecutive days." … "The maximum number of guestrooms permitted in a bed and breakfast is 3 (three)." … "Breakfast shall be the only meal served to guests in a bed and breakfast." … "The bedrooms within a bed and breakfast shall not contain any cooking facilities." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (bed and breakfast, s. 3.55 to 3.62) - Source: [Building Permits | District of Stewart, Building Permits page](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw 881, 2014" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Stewart has no separate short-term rental rule that we could find. Bed and breakfast is a permitted use in the R1 and R2 zones under [Zoning Bylaw No. 881](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/). A bed and breakfast: - may have no guest for more than 28 consecutive days - must be wholly within the dwelling unit and have no more than 3 guestrooms - may serve breakfast only - needs one parking space per guestroom, in addition to those required for the house - may have no cooking facilities in bedrooms - must not alter the residential character Detached and secondary suites must be rented for periods of not less than one month ([Bylaw 1023, 2024](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/)), so they cannot be used for nightly stays. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone using the zoning-lookup answer. 2. Call the District office at 250-636-2251 to ask whether your rental needs a business licence and how it is treated. 3. If it is allowed, see the business-licence answer. ## Good to know - Stewart is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement (list as of June 1, 2026). Check the [Province's page](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) for the current list. - No short-term rental licence or fine was found in the District's materials. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) - [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) ## Related questions - [Stewart business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/business-licence.md) - [Stewart home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/home-based-business.md) - [Stewart secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/secondary-suite.md) - [Stewart zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/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) - [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/short-term-rental.md) - [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/short-term-rental.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/short-term-rental.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/short-term-rental.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/short-term-rental.md) - [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 881, 2014 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/928/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024 (PDF)](https://districtofstewart.civicweb.net/document/32025/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licensing, District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/business-licensing) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permits | District of Stewart](https://districtofstewart.com/business-resources/developing-in-the-district/building-permits) (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 District of Stewart. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/short-term-rental/_