# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Telkwa

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title: "Telkwa building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit in Telkwa, and how do I apply?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Telkwa building permits: when you need one and how to apply

**Question:** Do I need a building permit in Telkwa, and how do I apply?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa you need a Village building permit to construct, repair or alter a building or structure. Fill out the application form and drop it off at the Village office; the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) does the inspections. The Village guide says an accessory building under 10 m² does not need one.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer. The bylaw schedule sets an application fee and a fee based on the value of the work.  
**How long:** The Village's bylaw and application guide do not state a review time. Ask the Village office.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and statutory holidays). Drop off the application here.)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212
- Email: Village Office, info@telkwa.ca
- Phone: RDBN building inspector (inspections), 1-800-320-3339

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** A building permit before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure. Separate permits for moving a building, demolition, and a fireplace, chimney or wood-burning appliance. The Village guide also lists accessory buildings, plumbing, decks and wood stoves.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 766), s. 8.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "a building permit before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure;" … "a demolition permit before demolishing a building or structure;"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction of an accessory building" … "Remodeling or construction of a deck"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not needed for:** Buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code, retaining structures under 1.5 m, and fences. The Village's Planning FAQ requires a permit for a building greater than 10 m² (100 sq ft); the permit guide says none for an accessory building under 10 m².
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 766), s. 5.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw does not apply to buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein, nor to retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 766), s. 1 "Structure"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "but specifically excludes landscaping, fences, paving and retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A Building Permit is not" … "required for an accessory" … "building under 10 m2"
  - Source: [Planning and Development Services FAQ, Building Permits](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37480/)
  - Official wording: "Construction, altering or repairing a building greater than 10 sq m (100 sq ft)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Fill out the Building Permit Application Form and drop it off at the Village office (1415 Hankin Avenue). Village staff review it, and RDBN building inspectors do the inspections.
  - Source: [Planning and Development, Planning and Development page](https://www.telkwa.ca/planning)
  - Official wording: "please fill out the Building Permit Application Form and drop off the form at the Village office."
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
  - Official wording: "If you require the assistance of the Building Inspector, please contact the RDBN office at 1-800-320-3339"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What to submit:** The signed application form, application fee, Form M (owner's foundation undertaking) for a new foundation, a title search under 30 days old, a site plan, and building plans drawn to scale. The bylaw asks for a site plan by a BC Land Surveyor, Registered Survey Technologist or Registered Professional.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 766), s. 10.1.1 to 10.1.4](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "be made in the form attached as Form "A" to this bylaw, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;" … "Include a copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of the application;" … "Include a site plan prepared by a British Columbia Land Surveyor, a Registered Survey Technologist or Registered Professional showing:"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide, Application Checklist](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
  - Official wording: "2. Pay the application fee" … "4. Provide site plans drawn to scale showing the"
  - 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:** Give the building official at least 24 hours' notice to request an inspection. Inspections are after footings, after foundation and drain tile, after framing and rough-ins, after insulation and vapour barrier, and when complete.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 766), s. 17.4](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "The owner or his or her representative shall give at least twenty-four (24) hours notice to the building official designated by the Village of Telkwa when requesting an inspection"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide, Inspection Requirements](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
  - Official wording: "After completion of footings (prior to placing concrete);" … "When the building is complete and ready for occupancy; and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Village Office, 250-846-5212, info@telkwa.ca. For the building inspector: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako office, 1-800-320-3339.
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide, RDBN Building Inspector Contact Information](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
  - Official wording: "please contact the RDBN office at 1-800-320-3339"
  - Source: [Contact, Municipal Office](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 Phone: 250-846-5212" … "Fax: 250-846-9572 Email: info@telkwa.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 766, April 25, 2023).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 766), title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 533, 2003"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Telkwa's [Building Bylaw No. 533](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/) requires a building permit before you construct, repair or alter a building or structure. Moving a building, demolition, and a fireplace, chimney or wood-burning appliance each need their own permit. The Village's guide also lists accessory buildings, plumbing, decks and wood stoves. Village staff review the application and RDBN building inspectors inspect the work.

The bylaw does not apply to buildings the BC Building Code exempts, retaining structures under 1.5 m, or fences. Zoning rules still apply even where no permit is needed.

## Steps

1. Get the [Building Permit Application Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf) and fill out the application form.
2. Gather the application fee, a title search less than 30 days old, a site plan and building plans drawn to scale. For a new foundation, add Form M (the owner's foundation undertaking).
3. Drop the package off at the Village office, 1415 Hankin Avenue.
4. Once the permit is issued, give the building official at least 24 hours' notice for each inspection: after footings, after foundation and drain tile, after framing and rough-ins, after insulation and vapour barrier, and when complete.

## Good to know

- The bylaw asks for a site plan by a BC Land Surveyor, Registered Survey Technologist or Registered Professional; the guide only says "drawn to scale". Standard (Part 9) buildings need three sets of drawings. Check with the Village which applies to you.
- Accessory buildings: the Village's Planning FAQ says a permit is needed for a building over 10 m² (100 sq ft), while the permit guide says none is needed under 10 m². Confirm with the Village for your size.
- For inspections, call the RDBN office at 1-800-320-3339.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF)](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
- [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Telkwa permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Telkwa fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/fence-rules.md)
- [Telkwa secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/building-permit.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/building-permit.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/building-permit.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/building-permit.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/building-permit.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF, consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 766), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Planning and Development Services FAQ (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37480/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Planning and Development, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/planning) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Telkwa fence rules: permits and height limits"
question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Telkwa, and how high can it be?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Building, renovating and your property
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owner_body: Village of Telkwa
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Telkwa fence rules: permits and height limits

**Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Telkwa, and how high can it be?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa a fence does not need a building permit, but the Zoning Bylaw limits it. In residential (R) zones a fence along the front parcel line can be up to 1.2 m high, and a fence anywhere else on the property up to 1.8 m.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** No permit fee. A Development Variance Permit is needed to exceed the limits.  
**How long:** Not applicable for a fence within the limits.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212
- Email: Village Office, info@telkwa.ca

## Key facts

- **Permit:** No building permit is required under the Building Bylaw: its definition of "structure" excludes fences. The Zoning Bylaw fence limits still apply.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003, s. 1 "Structure"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "but specifically excludes landscaping, fences, paving and retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, front yard:** In any R (residential) zone, a fence along the front parcel line may be no more than 1.2 m high.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 15.2.4](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "In any R Zone, no fence constructed along the front Parcel Line shall exceed 1.2 m in Height"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, side and rear yards:** In any R zone, a fence anywhere else on the property may be no more than 1.8 m high.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 15.2.4](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "and no fence constructed elsewhere on the property shall exceed 1.8 metres in Height."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** On a corner parcel, nothing (fence, hedge, wall, landscaping or structure) may be higher than 0.5 m above street level inside the triangle formed by measuring 6.0 m along the curb lines of the two streets and joining those points.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.18.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "on a corner Parcel within the shaded space formed by measuring 6.0 m along the curb lines of the two (2) streets and joining these points on the diagonal, no landscaping, screening, fence, hedge, wall, retaining wall, Building or other Structure will be planted or erected to a Height greater than 0.5 m"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other rules:** Height is measured from ground level (from the neighbour's ground if on the property line); a fence on a retaining wall includes the wall. No barbed wire, razor wire, electrified wire, sheet metal or corrugated metal in R1, R2, R3, C1, C3 or P zones.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 15.2.1, 15.2.5](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The Height of a fence or wall shall be measured from ground level." … "No fence in an R1, R2, R3, C1, C3, or P zone shall contain barbed wire, razor wire, electrified wire, sheet metal or corrugated metal."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 15.2 (fence height and materials) and s. 3.18 (vision clearance at intersections).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Telkwa's [Building Bylaw No. 533](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/) defines "structure" so that it excludes fences, so a fence needs no building permit. The fence rules are in section 15.2 of the [Zoning Bylaw No. 747](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/). In any residential (R) zone:

- A fence along the front parcel line: no more than 1.2 m high.
- A fence anywhere else on the property: no more than 1.8 m high.
- All fencing: no more than 2.5 m unless the bylaw says otherwise.

Height is measured from ground level, or from the neighbour's ground if the fence is on the property line. A fence on a retaining wall counts the wall too.

## Steps

1. Find your zone (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Check the height limits above and the corner-lot rule below.
3. If you want a taller fence, apply to the Village for a Development Variance Permit (see the Planning page).

## Good to know

- Corner lots: inside the triangle formed by measuring 6.0 m along the curb lines of the two streets and joining those points, nothing (fence, hedge, wall, landscaping or structure) may be higher than 0.5 m above street level.
- Barbed wire, razor wire, electrified wire, sheet metal and corrugated metal are not allowed in R1, R2, R3, C1, C3 or P zones.
- In C1 and P1 zones the limit is 1.8 m between the front parcel line and the front face of the building.
- The Village's guide does not mention fences, and no pool fence rule was found. Ask the Village office about pools.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Telkwa building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/fence-rules.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/fence-rules.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/fence-rules.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/fence-rules.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/fence-rules.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Planning and Development, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/planning) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Telkwa permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Telkwa?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Building, renovating and your property
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owner_body: Village of Telkwa
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Telkwa permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

**Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa a deck needs a building permit, and the Village says so for sheds, garages and carports over 10 m² (100 sq ft). Its permit guide says an accessory building under 10 m² does not need one. Zoning rules apply either way.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The Village does not state a review time.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212
- Email: Village Office, info@telkwa.ca

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** A building permit is needed to construct, alter or repair a building greater than 10 m² (100 sq ft), per the Village's Planning FAQ; the permit guide says none for an accessory building under 10 m². Zoning rules still apply.
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A Building Permit is not" … "required for an accessory" … "building under 10 m2" … "Construction of an accessory building"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 1 "Accessory Building"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "includes: garages, carports, sheds, soft-sided Structures, and greenhouses"
  - Source: [Planning and Development Services FAQ, Building Permits](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37480/)
  - Official wording: "Construction, altering or repairing a building greater than 10 sq m (100 sq ft)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Decks:** The Village guide lists "Remodeling or construction of a deck" among work needing a building permit. No height threshold is stated.
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Remodeling or construction of a deck"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Garages and carports:** Garages and carports are accessory buildings. The Village's Planning FAQ says a building permit is needed for a building greater than 10 m² (100 sq ft); the permit guide says none for an accessory building under 10 m².
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 1 "Accessory Building"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "includes: garages, carports, sheds, soft-sided Structures, and greenhouses"
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction of an accessory building" … "building under 10 m2"
  - Source: [Planning and Development Services FAQ, Building Permits](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37480/)
  - Official wording: "Construction, altering or repairing a building greater than 10 sq m (100 sq ft)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning limits:** Accessory buildings may not be in the front yard and may cover at most 30% of an R-zone parcel. Height 3.0 m or less: 2.0 m from the house and parcel lines; over 3.0 m: 3.5 m; maximum 7.6 m. Corner parcels: exterior side setback equals the house's front setback.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.10](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Buildings or other Structures are not permitted in the Front Yard in any zone." … "Not more than 30% of the area of any Parcel in an R Zone shall be occupied by Accessory Buildings." … "shall be located at least 2.0 m away from any Principal Building and 2.0 m away from any Parcel Line, except for corner Parcels." … "shall be located at least 3.5 m away from any Principal Building and 3.5 m away from any Parcel Line, except for corner Parcels." … "The maximum Height of an Accessory Building or Structure is 7.6 m." … "On corner Parcels, Accessory Building and Structure Setbacks from the exterior Side Parcel Line shall be equal to the Front Parcel Line Setback of the Principal Building."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 and Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (s. 3.10). The 10 m² threshold comes from the Village's Building Permit Application Guide.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 533, 2003"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Telkwa's [Building Bylaw No. 533](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/) requires a permit to construct, alter or repair a building. The Village's Planning FAQ says that applies to a building greater than 10 m² (100 sq ft), while the [Building Permit Application Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf) says none is needed for an accessory building under 10 m². The bylaw itself states no size and exempts only what Part 1 of the BC Building Code exempts. Garages and carports are accessory buildings.

The guide lists "Remodeling or construction of a deck" as needing a permit and states no height threshold. Shipping containers need a building permit regardless of size.

## Steps

1. Check the zoning limits below for your lot.
2. Confirm with the Village office whether your size needs a permit.
3. If so, apply as described in the building-permit answer.

## Good to know

Zoning rules apply with or without a permit ([Zoning Bylaw No. 747](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/), s. 3.10). In R zones:

- Accessory buildings may not be in the front yard and may cover at most 30% of the parcel.
- Height 3.0 m or less: 2.0 m from the house and parcel lines. Over 3.0 m: 3.5 m. Maximum height 7.6 m.
- Corner parcels: the setback from the exterior side parcel line equals the house's front setback.
- An uncovered patio or sundeck may extend into a side or rear setback, subject to the fence rules.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF)](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit.md)
- [Telkwa building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Telkwa fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/fence-rules.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)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/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)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Planning and Development Services FAQ (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37480/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Telkwa building permit fees

**Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa a residential or commercial building permit costs $50 plus $6.25 per $1,000 of construction value, plus a non-refundable application fee of $75. The Village's Fees and Charges Bylaw sets these rates, and they rise yearly with the Consumer Price Index.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** $50 plus $6.25 per $1,000 of construction value, plus a $75 non-refundable application fee. No fixed minimum is stated.  
**How long:** Pay the application fee when you apply and the permit fee before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212
- Email: Village Office, info@telkwa.ca

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** No fixed minimum is stated. A residential permit fee is $50 plus $6.25 per $1,000 of construction value, plus the $75 application fee.
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Development, Building Permits and Inspections](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Application Fee - Residential $ 75.00" … "$50.00 PLUS price together with a reasonable allowance for extras 0.625% ($6.25 per"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** $50 plus 0.625% ($6.25 per $1,000) of the value of construction, residential or commercial. Value is the contract price plus a reasonable allowance for extras, or the Building Inspector's estimate.
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Building Permit Fee](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "$50.00 PLUS price together with a reasonable allowance for extras 0.625% ($6.25 per" … "or, where there is no contract price, the approximate"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** $75 for a residential application and $75 for a commercial one. The application fee is non-refundable.
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Building Permits and Inspections](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Application Fee - Residential $ 75.00" … "Application Fee - Commercial $75.00"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003, s. 12.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "The application fee is non-refundable."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Demolition permit $75; occupancy permit for a change of occupancy class $75; re-inspection $75; plan examination $30 (single family) or $50 (other); renewal of lapsed permit $50 or $75 if plans need work; sign permit $50.
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Building Permits and Inspections](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Demolition Permit $ 75.00" … "When required due to the fault of owner or holder of $ 75.00" … "Preliminary Examination of Plans - Other $ 50.00" … "Renewal of Lapsed Building Permit $ 50.00 N If no work on plans is required"
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Development Permit](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Sign Permit Fee $ 50.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** Pay the application fee when applying. Pay the building permit fee before the permit is issued. Payment methods are not stated for building permits.
  - Source: [Building Permit Application Guide, Building Permit Application Checklist](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf)
  - Official wording: "2. Pay the application fee" … "6. Pay the Building Permit fee before the Building"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003, s. 13.1.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "the owner or his or her representative has paid all applicable fees"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A (Development: Building Permits and Inspections), under Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003, s. 12.
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003, s. 12.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "the fees and charges under this bylaw are specified in the Village of Telkwa Fees and Charges Bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Telkwa charges building permit fees under Schedule A (Development: Building Permits and Inspections) of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/), authorized by section 12 of the [Building Bylaw No. 533](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/). The permit fee is $50 plus 0.625% ($6.25 per $1,000) of the value of construction, for residential and commercial work. The application fee is $75 for each. Fees rise yearly with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Value of construction is the contract price plus a reasonable allowance for extras, or the Building Inspector's estimate.

## Steps

1. Pay the application fee when you submit your application at the Village office.
2. Pay the building permit fee before the permit is issued.

## Good to know

- Other fees: demolition permit $75; occupancy permit for a change of occupancy class $75; re-inspection $75; plan examination $30 (single family) or $50 (other); renewal of a lapsed permit $50, or $75 if plans need work; sign permit $50.
- A re-inspection fee applies when one is needed because of the owner's fault or incomplete work. The bylaw charges it after the second inspection.
- The application fee is non-refundable. No separate plumbing permit fee is listed.
- The Village's page does not state payment methods for building permits. Ask the office.
- The schedule may have changed since this was read. Confirm the current amounts with the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit.md)
- [Telkwa permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/building-permit-fees.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit Application Guide (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_f9f37301e0444cf18e20d6bceb31c487.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows"
question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned in Telkwa and what I can build on it?"
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# Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows

**Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned in Telkwa and what I can build on it?

**Short answer:** To find your zone in Telkwa, use the Zoning Bylaw Map (Schedule B of Zoning Bylaw No. 747) in the Village's online document library, or ask Village staff to confirm your zone and permitted uses. The Village names no interactive lookup tool.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Not stated by the Village.  
**How long:** Not stated by the Village.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212
- Email: Village Office, info@telkwa.ca

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** Use the Zoning Bylaw Map (Schedule B of the Zoning Bylaw), posted in the Village's online document library, or ask Village staff to confirm your zone and permitted uses. No interactive lookup tool is named.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 4.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The extent of each zone is shown on the Schedule B Zoning Map."
  - Source: [https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_27ec0b0d5ad549f8a7d3858461c8f463.pdf, Business Licence Quick Guide, step 1](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_27ec0b0d5ad549f8a7d3858461c8f463.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Contact the Village office to verify your"
  - Source: [Planning and Development Services FAQ, Zoning](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37480/)
  - Official wording: "You can find your zoning on the Zoning Bylaw Map or ask Village of Telkwa Staff for assistance in determining the zone and permitted uses."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, adopted March 22, 2022. The Village library copy is titled "Consolidated 2023".
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), adoption](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "Adopted the 22nd day of March, 2022"
  - Source: [Zoning, Subdivision and Development Bylaws, Village document library listing](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5219/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 - Consolidated 2023"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What the zone controls:** Each zone sets permitted uses, minimum parcel size and width, density, setbacks, parcel coverage, and maximum height and building width. Zones: R1, R2, R3, C1, C2, C3, M1, P1, P2 and FD.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 5 (R1)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "5.2 Permitted Uses .1 Principal Uses" … ".1 Minimum Parcel Size and Width" … ".4 Maximum Parcel Coverage: 50%"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 5.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: ".3 Minimum Setbacks Exterior Interior Front Rear Parcel Side Parcel Side Parcel Parcel Line Line Line Line"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 14 (FD)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "14 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT - FD 14.1 Zone Intent"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Village Office, 250-846-5212, info@telkwa.ca, 1415 Hankin Ave (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
  - Source: [Contact, Municipal Office](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 Phone: 250-846-5212" … "Fax: 250-846-9572 Email: info@telkwa.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Telkwa sets zoning in [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/), adopted March 22, 2022. The Village's library copy is titled "Consolidated 2023". The Zoning Bylaw Map is Schedule B of the bylaw.

Each zone sets permitted uses, minimum parcel size and width, density, setbacks, parcel coverage, and maximum height and building width. The zones are R1, R2, R3, C1, C2, C3, M1, P1, P2 and FD.

## Steps

1. Open the Zoning Bylaw Map in the Village's [Zoning, Subdivision and Development Bylaws library](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5219/), or call or email the Village office to confirm your zone.
2. Read your zone's section in the bylaw for permitted uses and limits.
3. Ask the Village office about anything unclear, such as a use you want that the zone does not list.

## Good to know

- The Planning page also lists the Official Community Plan maps (Land Usage Designation, Development Permit Area) in the same library.
- The Planning page lists "Zoning Bylaw & Amendments"; check it for changes since the 2023 copy.

## Zones

10 zones are listed from [Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (adopted March 22, 2022)](https://www.telkwa.ca/_files/ugd/a93d86_9bedd68db9be4179adca3b8b55fb8789.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/zoning/index.json

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
- [Zoning, Subdivision and Development Bylaws library, Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5219/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/secondary-suite.md)
- [Telkwa fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/fence-rules.md)
- [Telkwa permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/zoning-lookup.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning, Subdivision and Development Bylaws, Village of Telkwa document library](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5219/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Planning and Development, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/planning) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Planning and Development Services FAQ (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37480/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)
- [https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_27ec0b0d5ad549f8a7d3858461c8f463.pdf](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_27ec0b0d5ad549f8a7d3858461c8f463.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Telkwa?"
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place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
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# Telkwa secondary suite and carriage house rules

**Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** Yes. Telkwa's Zoning Bylaw allows an attached suite (such as a basement suite) and a detached suite (garden or garage suite) in the R1 and R2 zones, on a parcel with a single detached dwelling used as a full-time permanent residence. No more than two suites per parcel.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer for the building permit fee.  
**How long:** The Village does not state a review time.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212
- Email: Village Office, info@telkwa.ca

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** An attached suite (inside a single detached dwelling, such as a basement suite) is an accessory use in the R1 and R2 zones (also listed in C2 and C3), only on a parcel with a single detached dwelling used as a full-time permanent residence.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 5.2.2 (R1)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: ".9 Suite, Attached .10 Suite, Detached"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 6.2.2 (R2)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: ".5 Suite, Attached .6 Suite, Detached"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 9.2.2 (C2), 10.2.2 (C3)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: ".10 Suite, Attached .11 Suite, Detached" … ".9 Suite, Attached .10 Suite, Detached"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.12.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "Suites are an Accessory use to a Single Detached Dwelling and are only permitted on Parcels containing a Single Detached Dwelling used as a full-time permanent Residence."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** A detached suite (garden suite, or garage suite) is allowed in the same zones. It must be in the rear yard (or on the second storey of an existing detached garage), at most 90 m² and 7.6 m high, connected to the house's water and sewer, and not in a building with a basement.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 1 "Suite, Detached"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "A Detached Suite is regulated as an Accessory Building."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.12.10](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "Shall not exceed a Gross Floor Area of 90 m²;" … "Shall not exceed a Height of 7.6 m;" … "Shall not be in a Building that has a basement; and" … "Be connected to the water and sanitary sewer service of the Principal Dwelling;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** Only two suites per parcel where suites are allowed. Attached suite: at least 30 m²; all attached suites together at most 90 m² or 40% of the main home's floor area. Detached suite: at most 90 m². Day-to-day or week-to-week rental is prohibited; rentals must exceed one month, except short-term rental under s. 3.14.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.12.1, 3.12.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "Only two (2) suites are permitted per Parcel in those R Zones where suites are allowed." … "Suites may only be rented for periods longer than one (1) month in duration except as outlined in section 3.14." … "The day-to-day or week-to-week occupancy of Suites is prohibited. Suites may only be rented for periods longer than one (1) month in duration except as outlined in section 3.14."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.12.9](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "Be a minimum of 30 m² in size and collectively not exceed a Gross Floor Area of 90 m² or 40% of the Gross Floor Area of the Principal Dwelling; and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Parking:** One off-street parking space per suite, in addition to the two required for the single detached dwelling (Table 16.1).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), Table 16.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 per Dwelling Unit Suite, Attached (see also 3.12.5) Suite, Detached (see also 3.12.5)" … "Dwelling, Single Detached 2 per Dwelling Unit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permits:** A suite must meet the BC Building Code and pass inspection by the Village's Building Inspector (a building permit applies to the work). Using a suite for short-term rental needs a Village business permit.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.12.4, 3.12.6](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "All Suites must meet the BC Building Code requirements and pass inspection from the Village's Building Inspector." … "Any use of a Suite for Short-Term Rental Accommodation will require a Business Permit to be issued by the Village of Telkwa."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 3.12 (suites) and s. 16 (parking); Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 533, 2003"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

[Zoning Bylaw No. 747](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/), s. 3.12, allows suites as an accessory use in the R1 and R2 zones (also listed in C2 and C3). The parcel must have a single detached dwelling used as a full-time permanent residence. No owner-occupancy rule is stated. A suite is not subject to strata or subdivision.

- **Attached suite** (inside the house, such as a basement suite): at least 30 m². All attached suites together at most 90 m² or 40% of the main home's floor area.
- **Detached suite** (garden or garage suite): in the rear yard, or on the second storey of an existing detached garage. At most 90 m² and 7.6 m high, connected to the house's water and sewer, and not in a building with a basement. It must be set back 4.5 m from the rear of the house (except over an existing garage), accessory building setbacks apply, and service cables must be buried.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone with the Village (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Apply for a building permit; the suite must meet the BC Building Code and pass inspection by the Village's Building Inspector.
3. Provide one off-street parking space for the suite, in addition to the two required for the house.

## Good to know

- Only two suites are allowed per parcel.
- Renting by the day or week is prohibited; rentals must exceed one month, except short-term rental under s. 3.14.
- Using a suite for short-term rental needs a Village business permit (see the short-term-rental answer).

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit.md)
- [Telkwa building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Telkwa short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/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)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/secondary-suite.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/secondary-suite.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/secondary-suite.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/secondary-suite.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/secondary-suite.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/17042/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Telkwa tree removal rules and permits
question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Telkwa?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Telkwa tree removal rules and permits

**Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** Telkwa has no tree-cutting bylaw for private land that we could find. The exception is within 15 m of the natural boundary of the Bulkley or Telkwa River, where the Official Community Plan bars altering vegetation without a development permit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** No separate tree permit fee. A development permit in the riparian area costs $400.  
**How long:** Not stated by the Village.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212
- Email: Village Office, info@telkwa.ca

## Key facts

- **When a permit is needed:** Within 15 m of the natural boundary of the Bulkley or Telkwa River (the Riparian Area Development Permit Area), no development or alteration of vegetation is allowed unless the Village reduces the setback after a qualified environmental professional's report. No tree-cutting bylaw for other private land was found.
  - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 801, 2026, OCP s. 5.3.10, 5.3.12](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37474/)
  - Official wording: "All lands within the Village of Telkwa within 15 m of the natural boundary of the Bulkley River and Telkwa River as shown on MAP 5 are designated as a Development Permit Area (DPA)" … "No development or alteration of vegetation shall take place within 15 metres measured from the natural boundary of the Bulkley River or Telkwa River." … "These setbacks may be reduced by the Village subject to the submission of a report prepared by a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exemptions:** In the riparian area: land outside the Development Permit Area, repair of existing legal buildings with no alteration of undisturbed land or vegetation, and emergency actions including removal of hazardous trees.
  - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 801, 2026, OCP s. 5.3.13](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37474/)
  - Official wording: "Development or alteration of land occurring outside of the Development Permit Area." … "Repair, maintenance, alteration or reconstruction of existing legal or legal non-conforming buildings, structures or utilities provided there is no alteration of undisturbed land or vegetation" … "Clearing of an obstruction from a bridge, culvert or stream; d. Bridge repairs; or, e. Removal of hazardous trees."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** No separate tree permit fee. Work in the riparian Development Permit Area needs a development permit, which costs $400 (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A).
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Development Permit](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Description Amount GST (Y/N) Development Permit $ 400.00 N Development Variance Permit $ 750.00 N Minor Development Variance $ 350.00 N"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Replacement trees:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **City trees:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Fine:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Bylaw:** Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 801, 2026, Riparian Area Development Permit Area (ss. 5.3.10 to 5.3.13).
  - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 801, 2026, OCP s. 5.3.10](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37474/)
  - Official wording: "Village of Telkwa Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 801, 2026 (Schedule 'A' Text)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

In Telkwa, the Official Community Plan ([Bylaw No. 801](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37474/)) sets a Riparian Area Development Permit Area. Within 15 m of the natural boundary of the Bulkley or Telkwa River, no development or alteration of vegetation is allowed unless the Village reduces the setback after a report from a qualified environmental professional.

Outside that area we found no bylaw requiring permission to cut a tree on private land. The Village's Development Permit Area Map (Map 4) is on its Planning page.

## Steps

1. Check the Development Permit Area Map (Map 4) on the Village's Planning page, or ask the Village office whether your lot is in the riparian area.
2. If it is, apply for a development permit before removing vegetation. The fee is $400 (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A).

## Good to know

- Exemptions in the riparian area: land outside the Development Permit Area, repair of existing legal buildings with no alteration of undisturbed land or vegetation, and emergency actions including removal of hazardous trees.
- No tree-cutting fine and no replacement-tree rule was found. No Village rule on cutting trees on municipal land was found either.
- The Obstruction Bylaw No. 602, 2011 bans placing trees, shrubs, leaves and branches on municipal roads, parks and property.
- The scanned Official Community Plan could not be read in full. Ask the Village office to confirm before cutting.

## Official forms and pages

- [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 801, 2026 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37474/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Telkwa fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/fence-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/tree-removal.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/tree-removal.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/tree-removal.md)
- [Fraser Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/tree-removal.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/tree-removal.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/tree-removal.md)

## Sources

- [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 801, 2026 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/37474/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Planning and Development, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/planning) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Telkwa garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits"
question: "When is garbage collected in Telkwa, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
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# Telkwa garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

**Question:** When is garbage collected in Telkwa, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?

**Short answer:** The Village of Telkwa collects garbage weekly: Wednesdays east of the Bulkley River and Thursdays west of it. Recycling is bi-weekly, every second Tuesday. Carts go on your property line by 8:00 a.m. on garbage day and 7:00 a.m. on recycling day.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Annual garbage fee: small $138.19, medium $159.45, large $180.71. Carts (excluding GST): garbage small $127.56, medium $142.73, large $157.43; recycling $37.21. Excess Waste tag $3.19.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0

## Key facts

- **How often:** The Village collects garbage weekly and recycling bi-weekly. No organics collection is described; food waste goes in the garbage, wrapped in paper or plastic.
  - Source: [Solid Waste, Solid Waste Management page](https://www.telkwa.ca/solid-waste)
  - Official wording: "The Village of Telkwa offers weekly garbage collection on Wednesdays (east of the Bulkley"
  - Source: [Curbside Collection Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_6d101f1a88454ba9a98be6cf4d2e195d.pdf)
  - Official wording: "provides collection of recycling bi-"
  - Source: [Regulation, Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022, s. 9.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/12839/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall dispose of Food Waste as Garbage unless it is first wrapped in paper or plastic before deposited into a Garbage Cart."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Finding your day:** Garbage: Wednesdays east of the Bulkley River, Thursdays west of the river. Recycling: every second Tuesday. The Village Office publishes the schedule; no app or map is named.
  - Source: [Solid Waste, Solid Waste Management page](https://www.telkwa.ca/solid-waste)
  - Official wording: "Wednesdays (east of the Bulkley River) and Thursdays (west side of the Bulkley River)." … "Recycling pick-up begins at 7:00 a.m. every second Tuesday."
  - Source: [Curbside Collection Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_6d101f1a88454ba9a98be6cf4d2e195d.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Find the collection schedule and more on our website,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Carts:** Owners buy carts from the Village. Garbage cart: small $127.56, medium $142.73, large $157.43. Recycling cart (one size, one per household): $37.21. Extra wheel $21.79. A change out to a larger size or an added cart is allowed. (Sources differ: Prices exclude GST per the schedule (GST column "Y"). The 2023 guide shows $120.00, $134.27, $148.10 and $35.00 (older). How to swap a cart is not described.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Garbage and Recycling](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Small Cart $ 127.56" … "Medium Cart $ 142.73" … "Large Cart $ 157.43" … "One-size (limit of one per household) $ 37.21"
  - Source: [Regulation, Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022, s. 4.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/12839/)
  - Official wording: "must purchase a Garbage Cart and/or a Recycling Cart from the Village and pay the associated Fee for it."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Setting carts out:** Place carts on your property line next to the road before 8:00 a.m. on garbage day and before 7:00 a.m. on recycling day. Between pick-ups, store carts no more than 1 m above ground and easy to reach.
  - Source: [Regulation, Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022, s. 8](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/12839/)
  - Official wording: "is placed on their property line adjoining the road allowance, prior to 8:00 a.m. the morning of Garbage Collection Day or 7:00 a.m. the morning of Recycling Collection Day;"
  - Source: [Solid Waste, Solid Waste Management page](https://www.telkwa.ca/solid-waste)
  - Official wording: "PLEASE HAVE YOUR GARBAGE CARTS OUT BY 8:00 AM ON PICK UP DAY."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits and extra garbage:** Garbage must fit in the cart. For extra bags, buy an Excess Waste tag at $3.19 and attach it; at most two excess bags per single detached dwelling or unit. Extra recycling that does not fit the cart is not collected. (Sources differ: The page still says $3.00; the fee schedule says $3.19 (bylaw wins). No weight limit found.)
  - Source: [Regulation, Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022, s. 5.1(a), 6.1, 7.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/12839/)
  - Official wording: "purchase from the Village and pay the Fee for an "Excess Waste Bag"" … "a maximum of two (2) "Excess Waste Bags" per Single Detached Dwelling or Dwelling Unit in a Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex or Row House." … "Excess Recycling that exceeds the capacity of the Recycling Cart will not be collected by the Village."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Garbage, Miscellaneous](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Garbage Collection Extra Tag $ 3.19"
  - Source: [Solid Waste, Solid Waste Management page](https://www.telkwa.ca/solid-waste)
  - Official wording: "garbage stickers can be purchased at the Village Office for $3.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Annual garbage fee by cart size: small $138.19, medium $159.45, large $180.71. Recycling collection has no annual fee listed; only the cart purchase price. (Sources differ: The 2023 guide shows $130, $150 and $170 (older). Fees rise each year with CPI (Schedule A s. 6). Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 797, 2026 (listed April 30, 2026) is a scanned PDF with no text layer, so any change it makes could not be checked.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Garbage, Annual Garbage Fees](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Large Cart $ 157.43 Y Annual Garbage Fees Small Cart $ 138.19 N Medium Cart $ 159.45 N Large Cart $ 180.71 N" … "Annual Garbage Fees Small Cart $ 138.19 N Medium Cart $ 159.45 N Large Cart $ 180.71 N Miscellaneous" … "Small Cart $ 138.19 N Medium Cart $ 159.45 N Large Cart $ 180.71 N Miscellaneous Garbage Collection Extra Tag $ 3.19 N"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Regulation, Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022; fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025.
  - Source: [Regulation, Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022, s. 1.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/12839/)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Regulation, Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022"."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village collects garbage weekly and recycling bi-weekly under the [Regulation, Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/12839/>). Garbage: Wednesdays east of the Bulkley River, Thursdays west of the river. Recycling: every second Tuesday. No organics collection is described; food waste goes in the garbage, wrapped in paper or plastic. The Village Office publishes the schedule; no app or map is named.

## Steps

1. Buy a cart from the Village. Garbage carts are small $127.56, medium $142.73 or large $157.43; the recycling cart is one size, one per household, $37.21. An extra wheel is $21.79. Prices exclude GST.
2. Place carts on your property line next to the road before 8:00 a.m. on garbage day and before 7:00 a.m. on recycling day.
3. Between pick-ups, store carts no more than 1 m above ground and easy to reach. The lid must close completely; overfilled carts are not emptied.

## Good to know

- Annual garbage fee by cart size: small $138.19, medium $159.45, large $180.71. No annual recycling fee is listed.
- Extra bags: buy an Excess Waste tag at $3.19 and attach it; at most two excess bags per single detached dwelling or unit. Extra recycling that does not fit the cart is not collected.
- You may change to a larger cart or add a cart; how to swap one is not described.
- The Village's Solid Waste page and 2023 curbside guide show older prices and the $3.00 tag. The [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/>) is the source for the amounts here.
- Holiday changes are posted as news items. No weight limit was found.

## Official forms and pages

- [Regulation, Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/12839/)
- [Solid Waste](https://www.telkwa.ca/solid-waste)
- [Curbside Collection Guide (PDF)](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_6d101f1a88454ba9a98be6cf4d2e195d.pdf)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/backyard-fire.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/garbage-collection.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/garbage-collection.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/garbage-collection.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/garbage-collection.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/garbage-collection.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Regulation, Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/12839/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Solid Waste, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/solid-waste) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Curbside Collection Guide (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_6d101f1a88454ba9a98be6cf4d2e195d.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Telkwa watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Telkwa?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Water, sewer, roads and snow
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Telkwa
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Telkwa watering restrictions

**Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** Yes. In Telkwa, Stage 1 watering restrictions apply every year from June 1 to September 15. Lawns may be watered twice a week, 4:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., on days set by your zone. Stage 2 is once a week; Stage 3 bans outdoor watering.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Fine $106.30 first offence, $212.60 second, $318.90 third within 15 days, $531.50 fourth within 15 days.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Stage 1 applies automatically every year from June 1 (12:01 a.m.) to September 15 (11:59 p.m.). The Engineer may extend or shorten that, or order Stage 2 (watering once a week) or Stage 3 (complete outdoor watering ban) at any time.
  - Source: [Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 795, 2026, Schedule A, s. 2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36218/)
  - Official wording: "Stage 1 restrictions shall automatically be in effect each year from June 1st at 12:01 am. until September 15th at 11:59 pm." … "b) implement Stage 2 or Stage 3 restrictions at any time, if required."
  - Source: [Water Use, Water Use page](https://www.telkwa.ca/water-use)
  - Official wording: "Stage 1 water restrictions come into effect on June 1st and end on September 15th of every year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Sprinkling schedule:** Stage 1 lawns, twice a week, 4:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.: Zone 1 Monday and Thursday, Zone 2 Tuesday and Friday, Zone 3 Wednesday and Saturday; none on Sundays. Stage 2, once a week: Zone 1 Monday, Zone 2 Tuesday, Zone 3 Wednesday. Zone 1 is east of the Bulkley River; Zone 2 west of it and north of Coalmine Road; Zone 3 west and southeast of Coalmine Road.
  - Source: [Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 795, 2026, Schedule A, s. 3.1(b), 3.2, zones](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36218/)
  - Official wording: "Zone 1: Mondays and Thursdays" … "Zone 2: Tuesdays and Fridays" … "Zone 3: Wednesdays and Saturdays" … "No lawn watering is permitted on Sundays." … "Zone 1: East side of the Bulkley River (Highway 16 Corridor)."
  - Source: [Water Use, Water Use page, Stage 1](https://www.telkwa.ca/water-use)
  - Official wording: "will be limited to the hours of 4:00 am to 9:00 am and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at premises"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Allowed at any time:** Stage 1: trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens may be watered any day (4:00 to 9:00 a.m. or 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.). Stage 3: only by hand with a spring-loaded shut-off hose nozzle or a hand-held container.
  - Source: [Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 795, 2026, Schedule A, s. 3.1(a), 3.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36218/)
  - Official wording: "Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, and Vegetable Gardens" … "Permitted only by hand, using:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **New lawns:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Fine:** $106.30 first offence, $212.60 second, $318.90 third within 15 days, $531.50 fourth within 15 days.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "First Offence 7a $ 106.30" … "Second Offence 7a $ 212.60" … "Third Offence (within a 15-day period) 7a $ 318.90" … "Fourth offence (within a 15-day period) 7a $ 531.50"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 795, 2026, Schedule A (Water Use Restrictions).
  - Source: [Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 795, 2026, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36218/)
  - Official wording: "WATER RATES, REGULATIONS AND CONNECTIONS BYLAW NO. 795, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 795, 2026](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36218/>) (Schedule A), Stage 1 applies automatically every year from June 1 (12:01 a.m.) to September 15 (11:59 p.m.). The Engineer may extend or shorten that, or order Stage 2 or Stage 3 at any time. The current stage is posted as news items on the Village's [Water Use page](<https://www.telkwa.ca/water-use>) and Village news; check there.

## Good to know

- Stage 1, lawns, twice a week, 4:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.: Zone 1 Monday and Thursday, Zone 2 Tuesday and Friday, Zone 3 Wednesday and Saturday. None on Sundays.
- Stage 2, once a week: Zone 1 Monday, Zone 2 Tuesday, Zone 3 Wednesday.
- Zone 1 is east of the Bulkley River; Zone 2 is west of it and north of Coalmine Road; Zone 3 is west and southeast of Coalmine Road.
- Stage 1: trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens may be watered any day, 4:00 to 9:00 a.m. or 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
- Stage 3 (complete outdoor watering ban): only by hand with a spring-loaded shut-off hose nozzle or a hand-held container.
- Vehicle washing needs a spring-loaded shut-off nozzle on your zone's day (Stages 1 and 2) and is banned in Stage 3. Washing driveways and sidewalks is banned in Stages 2 and 3.
- No new-lawn exemption or permit is mentioned.
- Fines under the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/>): $106.30 first offence, $212.60 second, $318.90 third within 15 days, $531.50 fourth within 15 days. The Village may also disconnect service on 60 days' notice for not following restrictions.

## Official forms and pages

- [Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 795, 2026 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36218/)
- [Water Use](https://www.telkwa.ca/water-use)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/garbage-collection.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/water-restrictions.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/water-restrictions.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/water-restrictions.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/water-restrictions.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/water-restrictions.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 795, 2026 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36218/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Water Use, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/water-use) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Telkwa dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence in Telkwa, and what does it cost?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
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# Telkwa dog licences: fees and how to get one

**Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Telkwa, and what does it cost?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa, every dog four months or older needs a Village of Telkwa licence, bought at the Village Office. The fee is $21.26 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $63.78 for one that is not.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** $21.26 spayed or neutered; $63.78 not spayed or neutered. Replacement tag $10.63. Aggressive dog $159.45 and dangerous dog $318.90 a year. Guide and assistance dogs: fee waived. Fees are not refundable. Fine for an unlicensed dog: $106.30.  
**How long:** A licence and tag expire on December 31 of the year issued.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. No one may own or keep a dog aged four months or more in the Village unless it is licensed.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 3.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall own or keep any dog aged four (4) months or more within the Village of Telkwa unless such dog is licensed as provided by this bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Issued by:** The Village of Telkwa (licences are bought at the Village Office).
  - Source: [Bylaws, Dog Licencing](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw)
  - Official wording: "Annual dog licences can be purchased at the Village Office."
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 2 "Bylaw Enforcement Officer"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "responsible for enforcing this Bylaw and for processing and issuing licences under this bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $21.26 a year for a spayed or neutered dog (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025). The Village bylaw web page still shows $20. (Sources differ: The bylaw schedule (adopted October 2025) wins over the web page. Schedule A says fees rise each year by the average Consumer Price Index increase. Consolidation certified November 12, 2020 (includes Amendment Bylaw No. 716). Fees and fines are in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (adopted October 14, 2025); Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 797, 2026 (April 2026) is a scanned PDF with no text, so any change it makes could not be checked.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Animal Control, Dog Licence](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "DOG LICENCE Description Amount GST (Y/N) Spayed/Neutered $ 21.26 N Unspayed/Unneutered $ 63.78 N Aggressive Dog $ 159.45 N"
  - Source: [Bylaws, Dog Licencing (web page)](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw)
  - Official wording: "Annual dog licences can be purchased at the Village Office. The fees are as follows: ​ - $20 spayed/neutered dogs; - $50 non-spayed/neutered dogs; -"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, s. 6](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "The fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" will be subject to an annual increase"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $63.78 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025). The Village bylaw web page still shows $50. (Sources differ: Bylaw schedule wins over the older web page. Consolidation certified November 12, 2020 (includes Amendment Bylaw No. 716). Fees and fines are in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (adopted October 14, 2025); Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 797, 2026 (April 2026) is a scanned PDF with no text, so any change it makes could not be checked.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Animal Control, Dog Licence](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Description Amount GST (Y/N) Spayed/Neutered $ 21.26 N Unspayed/Unneutered $ 63.78 N Aggressive Dog $ 159.45 N Dangerous Dog $ 318.90 N"
  - Source: [Bylaws, Dog Licencing (web page)](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw)
  - Official wording: "​ - $20 spayed/neutered dogs; - $50 non-spayed/neutered dogs; - $150 aggressive dog; - $300 dangerous dog; and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees and discounts:** Replacement tag $10.63. Aggressive dog $159.45 and dangerous dog $318.90 a year. Guide and assistance dogs must be licensed but the fee is waived. Fees are not refundable. (Sources differ: The web page still lists the older amounts ($5 replacement tag, $150 aggressive, $300 dangerous). No early-payment or late-fee discount found in the bylaw or fee schedule. A licence can be moved to another dog of the same owner only if the licensed dog dies (s. 3.4(b)).)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Animal Control](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Spayed/Neutered $ 21.26 N Unspayed/Unneutered $ 63.78 N Aggressive Dog $ 159.45 N Dangerous Dog $ 318.90 N Replacement Tag $ 10.63 N" … "Unspayed/Unneutered $ 63.78 N Aggressive Dog $ 159.45 N Dangerous Dog $ 318.90 N Replacement Tag $ 10.63 N Daily care and feeding fees for impounded animals $ 106.30 Y"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 3.9](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "the licence fee shall be waived for such dogs"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 3.6](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "Fees paid for a dog licence are not refundable."
  - Source: [Bylaws, Dog Licencing (web page)](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw)
  - Official wording: "- $300 dangerous dog; and - $5 replacement tag. ​ The Village reminds dog owners to: ​"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** A licence and tag expire on December 31 of the year issued; the licence year is January 1 to December 31.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 3.4(a)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "expires on the 31st day of December of the year in which it was issued"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 2 "Licence Year"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "Licence Year" means the period from January 1st to December 31st in any year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to get one:** Buy it at the Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave. For the spayed or neutered fee, show a vet's certificate or a sworn statement that the dog is neutered or spayed.
  - Source: [Bylaws, Dog Licencing (web page)](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw)
  - Official wording: "Annual dog licences can be purchased at the Village Office."
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 3.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "written certification from a licensed veterinarian or a sworn statement that the dog has been neutered or spayed"
  - Source: [Contact, Municipal Office](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "& Statutory Holidays Municipal Office PO Box 220 1415 Hankin Ave Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 Phone: 250-846-5212 After Hours Phone: 250-846-5212 - select 3"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** $106.30 for failure to license or to attach a licence to a dog (bylaw section 3.1).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Animal Control Offence Fees](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Failure to License or Attach a License on a $ 106.30"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025).
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING BYLAW NO. 691, 2019"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village runs dog licensing under its [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/>). No one may own or keep a dog aged four months or more in Telkwa unless it is licensed. Guide and assistance dogs must be licensed, but the fee is waived. Fees are set in the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/>) and rise each year with the Consumer Price Index.

## Steps

1. Go to the Village Office at 1415 Hankin Ave.
2. For the spayed or neutered fee, show a veterinarian's certificate or a sworn statement that the dog is spayed or neutered.
3. Pay the fee and get the tag. Put it on your dog.
4. Renew every year; the licence year is January 1 to December 31.

## Good to know

- The Village's bylaw web page still shows $20, $50 and older fees. The bylaw schedule, adopted October 2025, is the source for the amounts here; confirm with the Village Office.
- Fines: $106.30 for failing to license a dog or to attach the tag.
- The bylaw does not mention an early-payment discount, a late fee or a renewal reminder.
- A licence can move to another dog of the same owner only if the licensed dog dies.
- Online or mail-in purchase is not mentioned on the Village pages. Ask the Village Office, 250-846-5212.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
- [Bylaws](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Telkwa](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/how-many-pets.md)
- [Telkwa rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/dog-licence.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/dog-licence.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/dog-licence.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/dog-licence.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/dog-licence.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Telkwa dog leash rules and off-leash areas
question: "Where can dogs be off leash in Telkwa, and what are the leash rules?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Telkwa
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Telkwa dog leash rules and off-leash areas

**Question:** Where can dogs be off leash in Telkwa, and what are the leash rules?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa, a dog may not run at large. On a street or in any public place, including a park or school ground, it must be on a leash held by a responsible person. A leash may not be longer than 183 cm (6 feet). The bylaw names no off-leash area.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Impoundment fees for a dog at large or off leash (non-aggressive): $106.30 first, $212.60 second, $318.90 third, $531.50 fourth within 12 months.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** A dog may not run at large. A dog on a highway or other public place, including a school ground or park, must be on a leash held by a responsible person. Off the owner's property it must wear a collar, leash and licence tag.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 4.1(a)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "to run at large within the Village"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 2 "At Large" (b)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "a dog located upon a highway or other public place, including a school ground or park, that is not secured on a leash to a responsible and competent person"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 3.8](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "fitted with a collar, leash, and licence tag"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Maximum leash length:** A leash may not be longer than 183 cm (6 feet). A dangerous dog off its property must be on a leash no longer than 1.2 m.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 2 "Leash"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "which does not exceed 183 centimetres (6 feet) in length"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 5.6(b)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "on a leash which does not exceed one point two (1.2) metres in length"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Off-leash areas:** A dog need not be on a leash in a designated off-leash area. The bylaw does not name any such area.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 4.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "a dog is not required to be on a leash while in a designated off-leash area"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** None set. Telkwa's bylaw lists no places where dogs are banned.
- **Cleaning up:** If a dog defecates on any property other than its owner's, the owner must remove the feces immediately and put them in a waste container or other sanitary means.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 4.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "the owner shall remove such feces immediately and dispose in a waste container or other sanitary means"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Impoundment fees for a dog running at large or not on a leash (non-aggressive dog): $106.30 first, $212.60 second, $318.90 third, $531.50 fourth within 12 months. Aggressive or dangerous dog: $531.50, $797.25, $1,063, then $5,315.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Impoundment Fees](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Dog Running at Large or Not on a Leash (non-aggressive or non-dangerous dog)" … "First Impoundment 6.4 $ 106.30 Y" … "Fourth Impoundment (within a 12-month period) 6.4 $ 531.50 Y" … "Dog Running at Large or Not on a Leash (aggressive or dangerous dog) First Impoundment 6.4 $ 531.50 Y"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING BYLAW NO. 691, 2019"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/>) sets the rules. A dog on a highway or other public place, including a school ground or park, must be on a leash held by a responsible person. Off the owner's property it must wear a collar, leash and licence tag. A leash may not be longer than 183 cm (6 feet). A dangerous dog off its property must be on a leash no longer than 1.2 m.

## Good to know

- A dog need not be on a leash in a designated off-leash area, but the bylaw names none and the Village pages we read list none. Ask the Village Office, 250-846-5212, before assuming a place is off leash.
- The bylaw lists no places where dogs are banned.
- If your dog defecates on any property but your own, remove it immediately and put it in a waste container or other sanitary means.
- Impounded dog fees under the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/>): $106.30 first, $212.60 second, $318.90 third and $531.50 fourth within 12 months. For an aggressive or dangerous dog: $531.50, $797.25, $1,063, then $5,315.
- No separate ticket amount for a dog at large was found.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/dog-licence.md)
- [Telkwa rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Telkwa](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/how-many-pets.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Telkwa rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

**Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa, the Animal Control Officer can declare a dog aggressive or dangerous after an attack or bite. Owners then pay $159.45 a year (aggressive) or $318.90 a year (dangerous) and must follow strict rules for muzzling, leashing and enclosure.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Licence: aggressive dog $159.45 a year; dangerous dog $318.90 a year. Impoundment: $531.50 first, $797.25 second, $1,063 third, $5,315 fourth within 12 months.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** Aggressive: unprovoked pursuit, harassment or bite causing non-serious injury, or an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to think it likely to cause injury. Dangerous: has killed or seriously injured a person or animal, attacks without provocation, or the officer believes it likely to. After an attack or bite the officer may deem the dog aggressive or dangerous.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 2 "Aggressive Dog" (b), (c)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "has, without provocation, bitten or caused non-serious injury to a person or another animal" … "an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to cause injury to a person or animal"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 2 "Dangerous Dog" (b)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "that has killed or seriously injured a human being or domestic animal;"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 4.11](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "the Animal Control Officer may deem the dog to be an aggressive or dangerous dog"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Rules for owners:** Dangerous dog: owner must be 19 or older, photograph the dog, show $1,000,000 liability insurance, keep it indoors under a person 19 or older or in a locked enclosure, and muzzle it and keep it on a leash of 1.2 m or less off the property. Aggressive dog: muzzled, leashed and controlled by a person 19 or older off the property.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 5.1, 5.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "The owner of a dangerous dog must be at least nineteen (19) years of age." … "proof of public liability insurance in the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 5.5, 5.6](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "ensure the dog is securely muzzled;" … "indoors and under the control of a person who is at least nineteen (19) years of age"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 5.10](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "Every owner of an aggressive dog shall ensure that at any time the dog is off the owner's property, the dog is:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Licence fee:** Aggressive dog $159.45 a year; dangerous dog $318.90 a year (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025). The Village bylaw web page still shows $150 and $300. (Sources differ: Bylaw schedule wins. Owner must pay on the first day the Village Office is open after the dog is declared (ss. 5.2, 5.8). Consolidation certified November 12, 2020 (includes Amendment Bylaw No. 716). Fees and fines are in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (adopted October 14, 2025); Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 797, 2026 (April 2026) is a scanned PDF with no text, so any change it makes could not be checked.)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Animal Control, Dog Licence](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Spayed/Neutered $ 21.26 N Unspayed/Unneutered $ 63.78 N Aggressive Dog $ 159.45 N Dangerous Dog $ 318.90 N Replacement Tag $ 10.63 N" … "Unspayed/Unneutered $ 63.78 N Aggressive Dog $ 159.45 N Dangerous Dog $ 318.90 N Replacement Tag $ 10.63 N Daily care and feeding fees for impounded animals $ 106.30 Y"
  - Source: [Bylaws, Dog Licencing (web page)](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw)
  - Official wording: "$150 aggressive dog;" … "$300 dangerous dog; and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** Report incidents to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the Animal Control Officer or the municipal office (Village Office 250-846-5212, info@telkwa.ca). Give full details.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 12.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "The public is encouraged to report incidents and make every effort to document or provide full details of any incident to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the Animal Control Officer, or the municipal office."
  - Source: [Contact, Municipal Office](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 Phone: 250-846-5212" … "Fax: 250-846-9572 Email: info@telkwa.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Failure to license a dangerous or aggressive dog $212.60; failure to muzzle $106.30; failure to constrain $212.60. Impoundment of an aggressive or dangerous dog: $531.50 first, $797.25 second, $1,063 third, $5,315 fourth within 12 months.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Animal Control Offence Fees](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Failure to License a Dangerous or Aggressive 5.2 $ 212.60" … "Failure to Muzzle Dangerous or Aggressive 5.6 & 5.10 $ 106.30" … "Failure to Constrain Dangerous or Aggressive 5.6 & 5.10 $ 212.60"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Impoundment Fees](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Seizure and Impoundment (aggressive or dangerous dog) First Impoundment 6.3 $ 531.50 Y"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, section 5.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING BYLAW NO. 691, 2019"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Section 5 of the [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/>) covers these dogs. An aggressive dog has pursued, harassed or bitten without provocation causing non-serious injury, or the officer has reasonable grounds to think it likely to cause injury. A dangerous dog has killed or seriously injured a person or animal, attacks without provocation, or the officer believes it likely to. A dog provoked, teased or attacked, or whose victim was trespassing or committing a crime, is excluded.

## Steps

1. Report an incident to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the Animal Control Officer or the Village Office (250-846-5212, info@telkwa.ca). Give full details.
2. If the dog is declared, pay the licence fee on the first day the Village Office is open after the declaration.

## Good to know

- Dangerous dog: the owner must be 19 or older, photograph the dog, show $1,000,000 liability insurance, keep it indoors under a person 19 or older or in a locked enclosure, and muzzle it and keep it on a leash of 1.2 m or less off the property.
- Aggressive dog: muzzled, leashed and controlled by a person 19 or older off the property.
- The locked pen must be at least 1.5 m by 3 m and 1.5 m high, at least 1 m from a property line and 5 m from a neighbouring dwelling.
- Tell the officer within 3 days if the dog is moved, sold, gifted or dies, and at once if it runs at large.
- Fines under the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/>): $212.60 for not licensing or not constraining, $106.30 for not muzzling.
- The Village web page still shows $150 and $300 licence fees; confirm with the Village Office.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/dog-licence.md)
- [Telkwa dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Telkwa](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/how-many-pets.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/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)
- [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in Telkwa

**Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa, you may keep no more than three dogs over four months old per dwelling unit. More than three needs a kennel licence. The bylaw sets no limit on cats.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Fine: $106.30 each for keeping more than three dogs, operating a kennel or unlawfully harbouring animals.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0

## Key facts

- **Dogs allowed:** No more than three dogs over four months old per dwelling unit, unless temporarily caring for another animal for up to 30 days. More than three dogs needs a kennel licence.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 7.2(a)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "more than three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months unless they are temporarily caring for another animal for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 4.12](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall own more than three (3) dogs unless they are licensed as a dog kennel."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cats allowed:** None set. Telkwa's Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw sets no limit on cats.
- **Other animal limits:** No rooster. Under 0.91 ha: at most 10 chickens or 3 rabbits. Over 0.91 ha: at most 20 chickens, 6 rabbits or 6 turkeys. Combined chickens, turkeys and rabbits may not exceed half those quantities. Prohibited: horses, cows, pigs, mules, donkeys, goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, venomous reptiles, wild cats, wolves, bears.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 7.4](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall harbour: a) a rooster;" … "more than ten (10) chickens or three (3) rabbits on property under the size of 0.91 hectares (1.5 acres)" … "more than twenty (20) chickens, or six (6) rabbits, or six (6) turkeys on property over the size of 0.91 hectares (1.5 acres)" … "a combined amount of chickens, turkeys, or rabbits that exceeds half of the quantities mentioned in section 7.4(b) and 7.4(c)" … "Roosters • Horses • Cows • Pigs • Mules / donkeys • Goats / sheep • Llamas / alpaca" … "Reptiles and snakes classified as venomous, whether or not they have venom glands"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exceptions:** A kennel (more than three dogs bred, reared, trained or boarded) is allowed only where the Zoning Bylaw lists it: the C2 and M1 zones. Temporarily caring for another animal for up to 30 days is allowed.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 7.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "A kennel shall not be permitted within the Village outside of designated areas as set out in the Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw."
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 2 "Kennel"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "a place where more than three (3) dogs are bred, reared, trained or boarded"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 9.2.1 (C2), s. 11.2.1 (M1)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: ".21 Industrial, Light .22 Institutional .23 Kennel .24 Licensed Establishment" … ".10 Industrial, Light .11 Kennel .12 Light Equipment Repair and Sales"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $106.30 each for harbouring more than 3 dogs (s. 7.2), operating a kennel (s. 4.12) and unlawful harbouring of animals (s. 7.4).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Animal Control Offence Fees](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Operating a Kennel 4.12 $ 106.30" … "Harbouring More than 3 Dogs 7.2 $ 106.30" … "Unlawful Harbouring of Animals 7.4 $ 106.30"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, section 7.
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING BYLAW NO. 691, 2019"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Section 7 of the [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/>) limits animals. Dogs: no more than three over four months old per dwelling unit, unless you are temporarily caring for another animal for up to 30 days. Cats: the bylaw sets no limit.

## Good to know

- A kennel (more than three dogs bred, reared, trained or boarded) is allowed only where the [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/>) lists it, in the C2 and M1 zones.
- Other animals: no rooster. On under 0.91 ha: at most 10 chickens or 3 rabbits. On over 0.91 ha: at most 20 chickens, 6 rabbits or 6 turkeys. Combined chickens, turkeys and rabbits may not exceed half those quantities.
- Prohibited: horses, cows, pigs, mules, donkeys, goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, venomous reptiles, wild cats, wolves and bears.
- The fine is $106.30 each for harbouring more than three dogs, operating a kennel, or unlawful harbouring of animals.
- Questions: Village Office, 250-846-5212.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/dog-licence.md)
- [Telkwa backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Telkwa dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/dog-leash-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/how-many-pets.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/how-many-pets.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/how-many-pets.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/how-many-pets.md)
- [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/how-many-pets.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/how-many-pets.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Telkwa backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules

**Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa, hens are allowed only in zones that list Hen Keeping as an accessory use: R1, C2 and C3 (not R2 or R3). No roosters. The Animal Control Bylaw caps chickens at 10 on property under 0.91 ha. Bees are allowed in R1, C2 and C3.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** No hen permit, licence or fee found in the bylaws.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0

## Key facts

- **Hens allowed:** Only in zones that list Hen Keeping as an accessory use: R1, C2 and C3 (not R2 or R3). Hens must be accessory to a dwelling and kept by a resident of the parcel.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 3.19.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The keeping of hens must be Accessory to the use of the Dwelling for Residential purposes and must be kept by a resident of the Parcel." … "Any use not expressly permitted in this Bylaw is prohibited in every zone and where a particular use is expressly permitted in one zone, such use is prohibited in every zone where it is not also expressly permitted."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 5.2.2 (R1)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: ".3 Beekeeping .4 Day Care .5 Hen Keeping"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 9.2.2 (C2), 10.2.2 (C3)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: ".4 Beekeeping .5 Day Care .6 Hen Keeping"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Most hens:** The Zoning Bylaw refers to the Animal Control Bylaw: at most 10 chickens on property under 0.91 ha (1.5 acres), 20 on larger property. Chickens, turkeys and rabbits combined may not exceed half of those quantities.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 3.19.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The number of hens allowed is as described in the Village of Telkwa Animal Control Bylaw."
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 7.4(b), (c), (d)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "more than ten (10) chickens or three (3) rabbits on property under the size of 0.91 hectares (1.5 acres)" … "more than twenty (20) chickens, or six (6) rabbits, or six (6) turkeys on property over the size of 0.91 hectares (1.5 acres)" … "a combined amount of chickens, turkeys, or rabbits that exceeds half of the quantities mentioned in section 7.4(b) and 7.4(c)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Roosters:** No. Roosters may not be kept (they are also on the prohibited animals list).
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, s. 7.4(a)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall harbour: a) a rooster;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coop rules:** Coop at most 6.0 m² floor area and 2.0 m high. Coop and pen at least 2.5 m from every side and rear lot line, in the rear yard behind the dwelling, and the rear yard must be fully fenced against predators. Store feed in an airtight container.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 3.19.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The maximum size of a coop is 6.0 m² in Gross Floor Area and 2.0 m in Height;" … "The coop and the pen must be placed at least 2.5 m from the exterior Side Parcel Line, the interior Side Parcel Line, and the rear Parcel Line;" … "Food for hens must be stored in an airtight container that cannot be accessed by other wildlife if stored outside."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit or registration:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Bees:** Allowed as an accessory use by a resident (R1, C2, C3 zones list Beekeeping). Two colonies at most on a parcel under 1,100 m² and one on a parcel under 600 m². Hive in the rear yard, at least 3.0 m from any parcel line; the rear yard must be fully fenced.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 3.20](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "No more than two (2) colonies of bees are permitted on a Parcel having an area less than 1,100 m²." … "No more than one (1) colony of bees are permitted on a Parcel having an area of less than 600 m²." … "A beehive is not permitted within 3.0 m of any Parcel Line." … "The Rear Yard of a Parcel must be fully enclosed by a fence to prevent wildlife intrusion."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other livestock:** Prohibited animals (Animal Control Bylaw Schedule A) include roosters, horses, cows, pigs, mules and donkeys, goats and sheep, llamas and alpacas. Turkeys and rabbits are limited (see how-many-pets).
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, Schedule A](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "Roosters • Horses • Cows • Pigs • Mules / donkeys • Goats / sheep • Llamas / alpaca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (ss. 3.19 hens, 3.20 bees) and Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (s. 7.4, Schedule A).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022"
  - Source: [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)
  - Official wording: "ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING BYLAW NO. 691, 2019"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Hens: the [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/>) (sections 3.19 and 3.20) allows them only in zones that list Hen Keeping as an accessory use, R1, C2 and C3. They must be accessory to a dwelling and kept by a resident of the parcel. The [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/>) (section 7.4) sets the numbers: at most 10 chickens on property under 0.91 ha (1.5 acres), 20 on larger property. Chickens, turkeys and rabbits combined may not exceed half those quantities.

## Good to know

- No roosters. They are also on the prohibited animals list.
- Coop: at most 6.0 m² floor area and 2.0 m high. Coop and pen at least 2.5 m from every side and rear lot line, in the rear yard behind the dwelling. The rear yard must be fully fenced against predators. Store feed in an airtight container.
- No hen permit, licence or fee was found.
- Bees: allowed as an accessory use by a resident in R1, C2 and C3. Two colonies at most on a parcel under 1,100 m² and one on a parcel under 600 m². Hive in the rear yard, at least 3.0 m from any parcel line; the rear yard must be fully fenced.
- Prohibited: roosters, horses, cows, pigs, mules, donkeys, goats, sheep, llamas and alpacas. Ducks and other poultry are not named in the limits; ask the Village Office, 250-846-5212.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/)

## Related questions

- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Telkwa](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/how-many-pets.md)
- [Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Telkwa fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/fence-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/backyard-chickens.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/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)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/backyard-chickens.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Telkwa RV, boat and trailer parking rules
question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Telkwa?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
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# Telkwa RV, boat and trailer parking rules

**Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa, no vehicle or trailer may be parked on a street for more than 72 hours continuously. A trailer or commercial vehicle over 7.5 m may not be parked on a local residential street. Living in an RV or trailer is prohibited in every zone.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Ticket: unlawful parking $106.30; impeding snow removal $212.60.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0

## Key facts

- **On the street:** No vehicle or trailer may be parked on a street for more than 72 hours continuously. A trailer or commercial vehicle over 7.5 m (25 ft) may not be parked on a local street in a residential area except to load or unload. No parking on a sidewalk or boulevard, in front of a driveway, or within 6 m of an intersection.
  - Source: [Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009, s. 7.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6165/)
  - Official wording: "no person shall park a vehicle or trailer on any street for more than seventy-two (72) hours continuously."
  - Source: [Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009, s. 7.4](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6165/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall park a commercial vehicle, trailer or combination thereof, in excess of 7.5m (25 ft) in length on a local street within a residential area, except for loading or unloading purposes."
  - Source: [Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009, s. 7.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6165/)
  - Official wording: "on a sidewalk or boulevard;" … "in front of a public or private driveway;" … "within 6m of an intersection;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **On your property:** Recreational vehicles are excluded from the ban on parking or storing vehicles over 5,500 kg (12,000 lbs) GVW on private property in R zones.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 16.1.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall park or store any vehicle having a licensed gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 5,500 kg (12,000 lbs.) on any Highway or on private property within an R zone except: .1 Recreational vehicles;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Living in an RV:** No. In every zone, using a trailer, recreational vehicle, camper, tent or other vehicle as a residence is prohibited, even if connected to services or made stationary.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 3.2.5.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The occupancy of any trailer, recreational vehicle, camper, tent, or other vehicle as a Residence, irrespective of whether connected to services or made stationary or otherwise;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Unlawful parking $106.30 (Traffic Control Bylaw s. 7). Impeding snow removal $212.60.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Traffic Control Bylaw](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Unlawful Parking 7 $ 106.30" … "Impeding Snow Removal 9.22 $ 212.60"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009 (s. 7 parking and stopping) and Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (ss. 3.2.5, 16.1).
  - Source: [Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6165/)
  - Official wording: "TRAFFIC CONTROL BYLAW NO. 592, 2009"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

On the street, the [Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6165/>) says no vehicle or trailer may be parked on a street for more than 72 hours continuously. A trailer or commercial vehicle over 7.5 m (25 ft) may not be parked on a local street in a residential area except to load or unload. No parking on a sidewalk or boulevard, in front of a driveway, or within 6 m of an intersection.

On your property, the [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/>) sets no rule we found on where, how many or what size RVs, boats or trailers may be kept on a residential lot. Recreational vehicles are excluded from the ban on parking or storing vehicles over 5,500 kg (12,000 lbs) on private property in R zones. We did not read every zone.

## Good to know

- Living in a trailer, recreational vehicle, camper, tent or other vehicle is prohibited in every zone, even if connected to services or made stationary.
- Tickets under the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/>): unlawful parking $106.30; impeding snow removal $212.60. No separate ticket amount was found for the 72-hour limit or the RV-living ban.
- Ask the Village Office (250-846-5212) about your lot.

## Official forms and pages

- [Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6165/)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/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)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6165/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Telkwa noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Telkwa?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Telkwa noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

**Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** Telkwa's Noise Control Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood at any hour and sets no fixed quiet hours. Construction noise that disturbs is banned before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. The ticket is $212.60, or $531.50 for construction noise. Call 250-846-5212.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Ticket $212.60 for noise that disturbs; $531.50 for construction noise outside permitted hours.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0
- Phone: Public Works after hours (does not say it takes noise complaints), 250-846-5212 (select 3)
- Phone: RCMP Smithers non-emergency, 250-847-3233

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No one may make or allow noise, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 495, 2001, s. 3.0](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6161/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall make or cause, or permit to be made or caused, any noise in or on a public or private place which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of any person or persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Quiet hours:** None set. Telkwa's Noise Control Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours.
- **Construction hours:** No building, alteration, repair, demolition, excavation or fill that disturbs the neighbourhood before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on any day. The CAO may approve other hours in writing.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 495, 2001, s. 4.0, 4.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6161/)
  - Official wording: "No person in the Village shall on any day before 7:00 a.m. (0700hrs) or after 10:00 p.m. (2200 hrs) erect, reconstruct, alter, repair or demolish any building" … "may give written approval to carry on the work that is found to be necessary at designated hours"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other limits:** Also covers amplified sound, animal and bird cries, and motor vehicle, snow vehicle, motorcycle and motorboat noise that disturbs. Exempt: emergency work, Village vehicles, church bells, licensed dance hall music 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and work approved in writing by the CAO.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 495, 2001, s. 3.2 to 3.4](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6161/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall play or operate any radio, stereo-phonic equipment or other instrument or any apparatus for the production or amplification of sound" … "No person shall operate a motor vehicle, snow vehicle, motorcycle, motorboat, or dune buggy which makes or causes noise"
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 495, 2001, s. 5.1 to 5.5](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6161/)
  - Official wording: "The playing of dance music in any licensed dance hall between the hours of 8:00 pm (2000hrs) and 2:00 am (0200hrs)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, business hours:** Village Office, 250-846-5212 or info@telkwa.ca (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.).
  - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaw Complaints](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw)
  - Official wording: "If you would like to submit a complaint, you can do so by calling the Village Office or sending an email to info(at)telkwa.ca"
  - Source: [Contact, Municipal Office](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 Phone: 250-846-5212" … "Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, after hours:** The contact page lists an after-hours line, 250-846-5212 (select 3). It does not say it takes noise complaints. RCMP Smithers non-emergency is 250-847-3233.
  - Source: [Contact, Municipal Office; Non-Emergency Contacts](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "After Hours Phone: 250-846-5212 - select 3" … "RCMP Smithers: 250-847-3233"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $212.60 for noise that disturbs (making, allowing, amplifying, vehicle, party). $531.50 for construction noise outside permitted hours.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Noise Control Bylaw](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Make Noise that Disturbs 3.1 $ 212.60" … "Construction Noise Outside of Permitted 4.1 $ 531.50"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Noise Control Bylaw No. 495, 2001.
  - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 495, 2001, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6161/)
  - Official wording: "NOISE CONTROL BYLAW NO. 495, 2001"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Noise Control Bylaw No. 495, 2001](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6161/>) bans noise, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood. It sets no fixed quiet hours. Only construction hours are fixed, and it sets no decibel limits.

## Steps

1. Call the Village Office at 250-846-5212 or email info@telkwa.ca during office hours.
2. After hours, the contact page lists 250-846-5212 (select 3) but does not say it takes noise complaints. RCMP Smithers non-emergency is 250-847-3233; the bylaw lets an RCMP officer act on it.

## Good to know

- Construction, alteration, repair, demolition, excavation or fill that disturbs the neighbourhood is banned before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on any day. The CAO may approve other hours in writing. There is no separate weekend or holiday rule.
- Also covered: amplified sound, animal and bird cries, and vehicle, snow vehicle, motorcycle and motorboat noise.
- Exempt: emergency work, Village vehicles, church bells, licensed dance hall music 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and work the CAO approves in writing. Halloween and New Year's Eve fireworks, 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., are exempt.
- Dog barking between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is a nuisance under the Animal Control Bylaw.
- Tickets are in the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/>).

## Official forms and pages

- [Noise Control Bylaw No. 495, 2001 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6161/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Telkwa fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/fireworks.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/noise-rules.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/noise-rules.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/noise-rules.md)
- [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/noise-rules.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/noise-rules.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Noise Control Bylaw No. 495, 2001 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6161/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 691, 2019 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/31288/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Telkwa unsightly property rules and how to report
question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Telkwa?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Telkwa unsightly property rules and how to report

**Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa, report an unsightly property to the Village Office at 250-846-5212 or info@telkwa.ca. The Good Neighbour Bylaw bans accumulated rubbish, derelict vehicles, noxious weeds and similar conditions. The ticket is $159.45 for most offences.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Ticket: unsightly property $159.45; rubbish $159.45; noxious weeds $159.45; derelict vehicle $318.90; unsanitary conditions $265.75; graffiti $531.50.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0

## Key facts

- **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must not let noxious, offensive or unwholesome material (refuse, junk, derelict vehicles) collect, let property become or stay unsightly, or allow standing water, unsanitary conditions, noxious weeds, or trees or growth that are a safety hazard. Graffiti and dumping on a highway are also banned.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 587, 2008, ss. 4, 5, 6](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6164/)
  - Official wording: "No owner or occupier shall cause or permit noxious, offensive or unwholesome material to collect or accumulate on or around the property of that owner or occupier." … "No owner or occupier shall allow their property to become or to remain unsightly." … "No person shall place graffiti in such a manner as to be visible from a highway, public place or other property."
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 587, 2008, ss. 8, 9](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6164/)
  - Official wording: "to store up to two (2) derelict vehicles visible from another property, highway, or other public place provided that the only reason the derelict vehicle is derelict is because it is unlicensed"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** Call the Village Office (250-846-5212) or email info@telkwa.ca. Complaints must be in written form (in person, by mail, electronically) or by phone to be valid.
  - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaw Complaints](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw)
  - Official wording: "If you would like to submit a complaint, you can do so by calling the Village Office or sending an email to info(at)telkwa.ca"
  - Source: [Bylaws and Policies, Bylaws and Policies page](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaws-policies)
  - Official wording: "Any complaints involving alleged violations of a Bylaw must be submitted in written form in person, through mail, electronically or by phone to be considered valid."
  - Source: [Contact, Municipal Office](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact)
  - Official wording: "Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 Phone: 250-846-5212" … "Fax: 250-846-9572 Email: info@telkwa.ca"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What happens next:** The Bylaw Enforcement Officer may give notice requiring compliance within a stated time. If ignored, Council may order compliance after the owner has a chance to be heard. If the order is ignored, the Village may do the work and recover the cost from the owner or occupier.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 587, 2008, ss. 16 to 19](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6164/)
  - Official wording: "by notice, require the owner or occupier of the property to comply with this Bylaw within a time period stated in the notice" … "the Council shall give an opportunity to the owner or occupier of the property to appear before Council to be heard" … "may take action under section 17 of the Community Charter to fulfill the requirements of the order and to recover the costs from the owner or occupier of the property"
  - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaw Complaints](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw)
  - Official wording: "In most cases, the Village will seek voluntary compliance first before invoking various enforcement methods."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Unsightly property $159.45; rubbish accumulating $159.45; noxious weeds $159.45; derelict vehicle $318.90; unsanitary conditions $265.75; graffiti $531.50.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Good Neighbour Bylaw](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Permit Rubbish to Accumulate 4 $ 159.45" … "Allow Property to Become or Remain 5 $ 159.45" … "Place Graffiti 6 $ 531.50" … "Permit the Storage of Derelict Vehicles 8 $ 318.90" … "Permit Unsanitary Conditions 11 $ 265.75"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 587, 2008.
  - Source: [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 587, 2008, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6164/)
  - Official wording: "GOOD NEIGHBOUR BYLAW NO. 587, 2008"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 587, 2008](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6164/>) requires owners and occupiers not to let noxious, offensive or unwholesome material (refuse, junk, derelict vehicles) collect, and not to let property become or stay unsightly. It also covers standing water, unsanitary conditions, noxious weeds, and trees or growth that are a safety hazard. Graffiti and dumping on a highway are banned. Seasoned untreated firewood stored for use is excluded.

## Steps

1. Call the Village Office (250-846-5212) or email info@telkwa.ca. A complaint must be in written form (in person, by mail, electronically) or by phone to be valid.
2. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer may give notice requiring compliance within a stated time.
3. If it is ignored, Council may order compliance after the owner has a chance to be heard.
4. If that order is ignored, the Village may do the work and recover the cost from the owner or occupier.

## Good to know

- Tickets under the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/>): $159.45 for unsightly property, rubbish and noxious weeds; $318.90 for a derelict vehicle; $265.75 for unsanitary conditions; $531.50 for graffiti.
- Each day is a separate offence.

## Official forms and pages

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 587, 2008 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6164/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/noise-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/unsightly-property.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/unsightly-property.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/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)
- [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 587, 2008 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6164/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaw) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws and Policies, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/bylaws-policies) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Telkwa backyard fire and burning rules
question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Telkwa?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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# Telkwa backyard fire and burning rules

**Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa, a small fire pit or cooking fire needs no permit between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. if it meets the size and clearance rules. Burning brush needs the Fire Chief's authorization. All fires are banned during a provincial fire restriction.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** No burning permit fee is listed. Ticket $212.60 for burning without a permit, burning prohibited material, in unsafe conditions or without clearances; $106.30 for a non-compliant fire pit.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0
- Email: Fire Chief, firechief@telkwa.ca
- Phone: Telkwa Fire Department (non-emergency), 250-846-5700

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** A fire pit or cooking fire needs no permit between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. if: at least 6 m from any building, property line, tree, hedge, fence or wires; no bigger than 0.5 m high and 0.5 m by 0.5 m; inside a raised non-combustible barrier; only brush or manufactured logs; extinguisher or hose at hand; owner 18 or older attends. Not allowed during a provincial fire restriction.
  - Source: [Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010, s. 10(a)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6166/)
  - Official wording: "An outdoor fire pit/cooking fire may be operated without a permit between 7:00 am and 1:00 am provided that:" … "it is located at a distance of not less than 6 metres between the fire pit and any building, structure, property line, tree, hedge, fence, roadway, overhead wire or other combustible articles" … "the fire is fully contained and controlled within the pit and does not exceed more than half a metre in height and a half a metre by half a metre in width" … "fire pits/cooking fires will be disallowed if the Government of British Columbia, through BC Forest and Range, or the Wildfire Management Branch issue open fire or campfire restrictions"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Burning yard waste:** Brush only (limbs, leaves, trimmings, raked grass) from the same parcel, in a pile at most 1 m high and 1 m by 1 m, with the Fire Chief's authorization. Not on poor ventilation days, midnight to 7 a.m. or in winds over 20 km/h. Keep 8 m from buildings, fences and hedges (less with an approved incinerator) and 10 m from streams.
  - Source: [Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010, s. 4(b), (d), (e), (f)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6166/)
  - Official wording: "No material other than brush material including tree limbs and branches, leaves, bush trimmings or raked grass shall be burned;" … "No open burning is allowed on days when the ventilation index is defined as "poor" by Environment Canada;" … "No open burning is allowed between the hours of 12:00am and 7:00 am daily;" … "No open burning is permitted during high winds, greater than 20 kilometres per hour;" … "within 2 metres of any hedges or fence or 5 metres of any combustible structure when using an approved incinerator;" … "within 8 metres of any building structure, fence or hedge when not using an approved incinerator;" … "without first receiving authorization from the Fire Chief, Deputy or their designate;"
  - Source: [Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010, s. 3(d), 5(a)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6166/)
  - Official wording: "All permitted materials to be burned must originate from the parcel of land on which it is to be burned." … "within 8 metres of any building structure, fence or hedge when not using an approved incinerator;" … "within 10 metres of any stream;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit:** Yes. Get a burning permit from the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief or their designate (s. 3). s. 3(f) says it is required May through September; s. 4(a) also requires the Fire Chief's authorization for burning on residential land. No fee is listed. Permit holders must also contact the provincial forests ministry.
  - Source: [Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010, s. 3(b), 3(f), 3(h)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6166/)
  - Official wording: "Any person wishing to start open air burning shall first obtain a permit from the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief or their designate." … "A burning permit for any form of open-air burning is required for the month of May through to, and including the month of September of each calendar year." … "Permits issued by The Village of Telkwa still require permit holders to contact Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development" … "without first receiving authorization from the Fire Chief, Deputy or their designate;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fire bans:** All burning permits are void, and fire pits and cooking fires are not allowed, whenever the Province (BC Wildfire Service) bans open fires, campfires or cooking fires here, until the ban is lifted. Check the BC Government Wildfire Service.
  - Source: [Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010, s. 8(c)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6166/)
  - Official wording: "All burning permits issued will be considered null and void if the Government of British Columbia, through the BC Forest and Range, or the Wildfire Management Branch, bans open fires, campfires and or cooking fires, in our jurisdiction."
  - Source: [Open Burning Prohibition, Village news post (July 22, 2022)](https://www.telkwa.ca/post/open-burning-prohibition-issued-for-northwest-fire-centre)
  - Official wording: "For more information, please visit BC Government Wildfire Service"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Instead of burning:** Not confirmed. The Village does not describe any yard waste pickup.
- **Fine:** $212.60 for burning without a permit, burning prohibited material, burning in unsafe conditions, or burning without proper clearances; $106.30 for a non-compliant fire pit. Cost recovery for fire response is extra.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Open Air Burning Bylaw](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Burning without a Permit 3(a) $ 212.60" … "Non-compliant Fire Pit 10 $ 106.30"
  - Source: [Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010, s. 12(a)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6166/)
  - Official wording: "is liable upon summary conviction to a fine, as specified in the Village of Telkwa Fees and Charges Bylaw, plus the costs of recovery"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010 (cites itself as "Open-Air Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 598, 2010").
  - Source: [Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010, s. 1.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6166/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as "Open-Air Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 598, 2010.""
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6166/>) allows a fire pit or cooking fire without a permit between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. if it is:

- at least 6 m from any building, property line, tree, hedge, fence or wires;
- no bigger than 0.5 m high and 0.5 m by 0.5 m, inside a raised non-combustible barrier;
- burning only brush or manufactured logs, with an extinguisher or hose at hand and an owner aged 18 or older attending.

## Steps

1. To burn brush (limbs, leaves, trimmings, raked grass) from the same parcel, get the Fire Chief's authorization. Burning permits come from the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief or their designate. Email firechief@telkwa.ca or call 250-846-5700 (non-emergency). No fee is listed.
2. Keep the pile at most 1 m high and 1 m by 1 m, 8 m from buildings, fences and hedges, and 10 m from streams.
3. Do not burn on poor ventilation days, from midnight to 7:00 a.m., or in winds over 20 km/h.

## Good to know

- No open burning within 300 m of a school from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on school days.
- The bylaw says a permit is required May through September, and also requires the Fire Chief's authorization on residential land. It does not say whether a permit is needed October to April; ask the Fire Chief.
- Fire bans: all burning permits are void, and fire pits and cooking fires are not allowed, whenever the Province bans open fires, campfires or cooking fires here. Check the BC Wildfire Service for the current status.
- Tickets under the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/>): $212.60 for burning without a permit, burning prohibited material, in unsafe conditions or without clearances; $106.30 for a non-compliant fire pit. Fire response costs are extra.
- Permit holders must also contact the provincial forests ministry.
- No yard waste pickup is described by the Village; see the yard waste answer.

## Official forms and pages

- [Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6166/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/fireworks.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/backyard-fire.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/backyard-fire.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/backyard-fire.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/backyard-fire.md)
- [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/backyard-fire.md)
- [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, 2010 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6166/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Open Burning Prohibition, Village of Telkwa news post](https://www.telkwa.ca/post/open-burning-prohibition-issued-for-northwest-fire-centre) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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question: "Are fireworks allowed in Telkwa?"
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# Telkwa fireworks rules

**Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** In Telkwa, the Fireworks Bylaw sets no dates, hours or permit for residents setting off consumer fireworks. No one under 19 may possess or set them off, and none may be set off during a fire ban. Unlawful discharge is a $212.60 ticket.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Ticket $212.60 for unlawful discharge or sale; repeat offences within 12 months $531.50, $797.25, $2,126, $5,315 and $10,630. Retail display and sale permit $159.45.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.))
- Email: Village Office and bylaw complaints, info@telkwa.ca
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0

## Key facts

- **Setting off fireworks:** The bylaw sets no dates, hours or permit for residents setting off consumer fireworks. No one under 19 may possess or set them off. None may be discharged during a fire ban. The Noise Bylaw applies, except on Halloween and New Year's Eve, 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015, s. 4.2](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/)
  - Official wording: "No minor shall be in possession of, ignite or explode fireworks or fire crackers."
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015, s. 6.3(b)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/)
  - Official wording: "In the event of a fire ban a person shall not be permitted to discharge fireworks at any time."
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015, s. 7.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/)
  - Official wording: "with the exception of Halloween and New Year's Eve celebrations between the hours of 5:00 pm and 1:00 am"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Selling fireworks:** Selling fireworks or firecrackers needs a permit issued by the Village. Selling, giving or furnishing them to anyone under 19 is banned.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015, s. 3.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/)
  - Official wording: "A person may not sell fireworks/firecrackers unless the person has a permit issued by the Village."
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015, s. 4.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/)
  - Official wording: "No person shall sell, give or furnish fireworks or fire crackers to a minor."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What counts as fireworks:** "Fireworks" means consumer fireworks classed as low hazard recreation fireworks (Class 7.2.1), such as fountains, golden rain, pinwheels, Roman candles and volcanoes. "Firecrackers" are small noise makers such as bottle rockets and screechers.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015, s. 2.1 "Fireworks", "Firecracker"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/)
  - Official wording: "classified by the Canada Explosives Regulations as low hazard fireworks for recreation (Class 7.2.1)" … "a small fireworks with entwined fuses used solely as noise makers"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit:** A permit for a fireworks retail display and sale is bought at the Village office, for the registered business owner or someone with the owner's written consent. Fee $159.45 (Fireworks Permit for Display and Sale). The Fire Chief may add conditions or suspend it.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015, s. 5.2, 5.3](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/)
  - Official wording: "A fireworks permit allows a retail display, with restricted area, and can be purchased at the Village office." … "unless a registered owner of the business is the person seeking the permit or the person seeking the permit has written consent from the registered owner of the business"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Fireworks](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Fireworks Permit for Display and Sale $ 159.45"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Unlawful sale $212.60; unlawful discharge $212.60. Repeat violations in 12 months: second $531.50, third $797.25, fourth $2,126, fifth $5,315, sixth $10,630. Each day is a separate offence.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Fireworks Bylaw](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Unlawful Sale of Fireworks 3.3 $ 212.60" … "Unlawful Discharge of Fireworks 5&6 $ 212.60" … "Second Violation within any Consecutive 8.1 $ 531.50" … "Sixth Violation within any Consecutive 8.1 $10,630.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015.
  - Source: [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015, s. 1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015"."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/>) regulates the sale, possession and use of fireworks. It sets no dates, hours or permit for residents setting off consumer fireworks. No one under 19 may possess or set them off, and none may be set off during a fire ban. The noise bylaw applies, except on Halloween and New Year's Eve, 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

"Fireworks" means consumer fireworks classed as low hazard recreation fireworks (Class 7.2.1), such as fountains, golden rain, pinwheels, Roman candles and volcanoes. "Firecrackers" are small noise makers such as bottle rockets and screechers.

## Good to know

- Selling fireworks or firecrackers needs a permit from the Village. Selling or giving them to anyone under 19 is banned.
- A permit for a retail display and sale is bought at the Village Office, for the registered business owner or someone with the owner's written consent. The fee is $159.45. The Fire Chief may add conditions or suspend it.
- Public displays have extra rules, including an audience 45 m back, no display in wind over 10 km/h, and 60 m from buildings.
- Tickets under the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025](<https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/>): $212.60 for unlawful sale or discharge. Repeat violations within 12 months: second $531.50, third $797.25, fourth $2,126, fifth $5,315, sixth $10,630. Each day is a separate offence.
- Sparklers are not named in the bylaw's definitions. Ask the Village Office, 250-846-5212.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/noise-rules.md)
- [Telkwa backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/backyard-fire.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/fireworks.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/fireworks.md)
- [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/fireworks.md)
- [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/fireworks.md)
- [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/fireworks.md)
- [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/fireworks.md)

## Sources

- [Fireworks Bylaw No. 648, 2015 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/6158/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Telkwa business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a business licence in Telkwa, and how do I get one?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
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# Telkwa business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

**Question:** Do I need a business licence in Telkwa, and how do I get one?

**Short answer:** Yes. In Telkwa anyone conducting business in the Village needs a Village business licence, including out-of-town, seasonal, mobile and home-based businesses. Most classes cost $127.56 a year. All licences expire on December 31.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** Annual fee by class: $127.56 for most (contractors, restaurants, professional offices, retail up to 930 m², home-based); $372.05 for larger retail, vehicle dealers and fuel sales; non-profits pay no fee.  
**How long:** The Village says to allow 1 to 2 weeks.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212
- Email: Village Office, info@telkwa.ca

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Anyone conducting business within the Village, including businesses based out of town but operating in the Village, and seasonal, mobile and home-based businesses.
  - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.telkwa.ca/business-licences)
  - Official wording: "A Business Licence is required for anyone conducting business within the Village of Telkwa. This includes businesses that are located out of town, but operate within the Village, seasonal, mobile and home-based businesses."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** Annual fee depends on the class. $127.56 for most (contractors, restaurants, professional offices, retail up to 930 m², home-based); $372.05 for larger retail, vehicle dealers and fuel sales; non-profits pay no fee. Full list in Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule A. (Sources differ: The FAQ range ($90 to $300) does not match the bylaw schedule ($47.84 to $372.05); the bylaw schedule is used. Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 797, 2026 (listed April 30, 2026) is a scanned PDF with no text layer, so any change it makes could not be checked.)
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Business Licence](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Home Occupation/Home-Based Business $ 127.56" … "Retail up to 930 sq. m. $ 127.56" … "Retail over to 930 sq. m. $ 372.05" … "Non-profit Organization No Fee No Fee"
  - Source: [Business Licence FAQ](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_acca506fb644403bb901770a56cb3586.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licences cost between $90 and $300 per year, depending"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Submit a business licence application. Staff arrange a licence inspection if needed. A licence is issued only where zoning supports the use. Other approvals may be needed (Northern Health, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, insurance). Allow 1 to 2 weeks.
  - Source: [Business Licence Quick Guide](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_27ec0b0d5ad549f8a7d3858461c8f463.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a representative from the Village office will contact you to arrange for a licence inspection, if required." … "Licence fees are due once the Business"
  - Source: [Business Licence FAQ](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_acca506fb644403bb901770a56cb3586.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Processing a business licence application may take 1 to 2 weeks."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** All business licences expire on December 31 and must be renewed each year. The Village mails renewal notices; renewal needs no new application, just payment of the annual fee.
  - Source: [Business Licence FAQ](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_acca506fb644403bb901770a56cb3586.pdf)
  - Official wording: "All business licences expire on December 31st and must be renewed" … "The Village will mail out business licence renewal notices to"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Inter-community licence:** Not confirmed. The Village's pages do not describe an inter-community licence.
- **Fine:** $106.30 for operating a business without a licence. Failure to display the licence $53.15; failure to obtain a transfer $53.15.
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Business Licence Bylaw](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Operating a Business Without a Business 3.1(a) $ 106.30" … "Failure to Display 3.5 $ 53.15"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Telkwa Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022 (fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025).
  - Source: [Bylaws library (Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022), Village document library listing](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/2525/)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022"
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Telkwa requires a business licence for anyone conducting business within the Village. The rules are in the Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022, and fees are in the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/), Schedule A. A licence is issued only where zoning supports your use. Other approvals may be needed, such as Northern Health, the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, and insurance.

## Steps

1. Submit a business licence application to the Village office.
2. Staff arrange a licence inspection if needed.
3. Pay the annual fee by debit or cash in person, or by cheque by mail. Allow 1 to 2 weeks.
4. Renew each year: the Village mails renewal notices, and renewal needs no new application, just payment of the fee.

## Good to know

- Operating without a licence is a $106.30 ticket. Failure to display the licence or to obtain a transfer is $53.15 each.
- The FAQ says licences cost between $90 and $300, but the bylaw schedule amounts differ; the schedule is used here. Confirm your class with the Village.
- No inter-community licence is described on the Village's pages. The application form has a "Non-Resident" type; ask the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licences, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/business-licences)
- [Business Licence Quick Guide (PDF)](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_27ec0b0d5ad549f8a7d3858461c8f463.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/home-based-business.md)
- [Telkwa short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/short-term-rental.md)
- [Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/business-licence.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/business-licence.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/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)
- [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licences, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/business-licences) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Quick Guide (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_27ec0b0d5ad549f8a7d3858461c8f463.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence FAQ (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_acca506fb644403bb901770a56cb3586.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws library (Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/2525/) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Telkwa home-based business rules
question: "Can I run a business from my home in Telkwa?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Starting and running a business
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owner_body: Village of Telkwa
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# Telkwa home-based business rules

**Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** Yes. Telkwa allows a Home Business, a small-scale professional or personal service run by residents, in zones that list it as an accessory use, including R1 and R2. You need a Village business licence, which costs $127.56 a year for a home-based business.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Telkwa, https://www.telkwa.ca)  
**Cost:** $127.56 a year (Home Occupation/Home-Based Business licence).  
**How long:** Not stated for home businesses; see the business-licence answer.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212
- Email: Village Office, info@telkwa.ca

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, as a Home Business: a small-scale professional or personal service run by residents, in zones that list it as an accessory use, including R1 and R2.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 1 "Home Business"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "HOME BUSINESS means a small-scale business that provides professional or Personal Services carried out within the Principal Dwelling Unit or an Accessory Building."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 5.2.2 (R1), 6.2.2 (R2)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: ".7 Home Business .8 Short-Term Rental Accommodation" … ".3 Home Business .4 Short-Term Rental Accommodation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. Every Home Business needs a valid Village business licence. Home Occupation/Home-Based Business: $127.56 a year.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.15.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "All Home Businesses must hold a valid Business Licence from the Village of Telkwa."
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Business Licence](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Home Occupation/Home-Based Business $ 127.56"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** Run only by residents of the dwelling, wholly inside it or an accessory building, with no outside storage. No offensive noise, odour or traffic; no bulk commercial deliveries; no activity 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.; at most 10 visitors a day; 1 parking space plus the home's own; at most one commercial vehicle parked unless enclosed.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.15.3, 3.15.6, 3.15.7, 3.15.8](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "will involve no external storage of materials, containers, or finished products." … "Home Business activities are not permitted between the hours of 10:00 pm and 8:00 am." … "including not more than ten (10) visitors or customers a day." … "Home Businesses must be Accessory to the use of the Principal Dwelling for Residential purposes and must be operated solely by residents of the Principal Dwelling."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), Table 16.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "Home Business (see also 3.15.9) 1 per Home Business plus required spaces for Principal Dwelling"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Businesses not allowed:** Only the listed activities and similar ones are allowed (home sales, artist studio, teacher or tutor, offices, seamstress, computer repair, hair and massage, catering, pet grooming, day care for up to eight children). Excluded: retail cannabis, audio recording studios, medical, dental, chiropractic and veterinary offices, anything using flammable or explosive vapours.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.15.10](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "Home Business excludes retail Cannabis sales. Only the following activities and similar type activities are permitted as Home Businesses:" … "Business and professional Offices other than a medical, dental or chiropractic Office or veterinary practitioner;" … "Artist studio for the production of arts, crafts, videography, and photography arts, but not including an audio recording studio;"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.15.5](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "A Home Business is not permitted to use or store materials or processes that produce flammable explosive vapours or gases."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, ss. 3.15 (Home Businesses) and 3.16 (Home Industries); Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022"
  - Source: [Bylaws library (Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022), Village document library listing](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/2525/)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

[Zoning Bylaw No. 747](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/), s. 3.15, allows a Home Business in zones that list it as an accessory use: R1, R2, R3, C1, C2 and C3. It must be run only by residents of the dwelling, wholly inside the home or an accessory building, with no outside storage.

Allowed activities are the listed ones and similar: home sales, artist studio, teacher or tutor, offices, seamstress, computer repair, hair and massage, catering, pet grooming, and day care for up to eight children. Not allowed: retail cannabis, audio recording studios, medical, dental, chiropractic and veterinary offices, and anything using flammable or explosive vapours.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone allows a Home Business (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Submit a Village business licence application; every Home Business needs a valid licence.
3. Pay the annual fee of $127.56.

## Good to know

- Limits: no offensive noise, odour or traffic; no bulk commercial deliveries; no activity from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.; at most 10 visitors a day; 1 parking space plus the home's own; at most one commercial vehicle parked unless enclosed.
- Home Industries (trades such as welding or carpentry) are allowed only on R1 parcels over 0.25 ha (s. 3.16.6).
- The Business Licence FAQ says licences cost between $90 and $300; the fee schedule in the bylaw says $127.56 for home-based. Confirm with the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
- [Business Licences, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/business-licences)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/business-licence.md)
- [Telkwa short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/short-term-rental.md)
- [Telkwa zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/home-based-business.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/home-based-business.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/home-based-business.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/home-based-business.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/home-based-business.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws library (Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/2525/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licences, Village of Telkwa](https://www.telkwa.ca/business-licences) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence Quick Guide (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://13721588-f9b1-4620-990b-6d30bd8bee43.filesusr.com/ugd/a93d86_27ec0b0d5ad549f8a7d3858461c8f463.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Telkwa short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)
question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Telkwa?"
place: Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/telkwa
category: Housing and renting
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# Telkwa short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

**Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Telkwa?

**Short answer:** Yes, in Telkwa you can run a short-term rental as an accessory use of a dwelling in the R1, R2, C2 and C3 zones, if it is your principal residence and you rent at most three bedrooms. You need a Village business licence. The Province also runs a short-term rental registry.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** No short-term rental fee is listed in the Village's fee schedule. The Bed and Breakfast business licence is $127.56 a year.  
**How long:** Not stated by the Village.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and statutory holidays).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-846-5212
- Email: Village Office, info@telkwa.ca

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use of a dwelling in the R1, R2, C2 and C3 zones, run by someone who uses the property as their principal residence. At most three bedrooms may be rented.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.14.2 to 3.14.4](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "A Short-Term Rental Accommodation must be operated by someone who uses the property as their Principal Residence." … "The maximum number of bedrooms available for Short-Term Rental Accommodation, on a Residential property shall be three (3)."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 5.2.2 (R1), 6.2.2 (R2)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: ".7 Home Business .8 Short-Term Rental Accommodation" … ".3 Home Business .4 Short-Term Rental Accommodation"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 1 "Short-Term Rental Accommodation"](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "that provides Temporary Accommodation to the travelling public."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. All short-term rental operators must hold a valid Village business licence. No short-term rental fee is listed; Bed and Breakfast is $127.56 a year.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.14.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "All operators of Short-Term Rental Accommodations must hold a valid Business Licence from the Village of Telkwa."
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule A, Business Licence, Accommodation](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Bed and Breakfast $ 127.56"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Provincial registration:** Provincial registration applies to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local business licence is required. Telkwa is on the Province's exempt list for the principal residence requirement only.
  - Source: [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Province: Business licence exemptions](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, regardless of whether a local business licence is required."
  - Source: [Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Sun Peaks Taylor Telkwa Tahsis"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Operating rules:** Operator's principal residence; accessory to the dwelling; at most three bedrooms; no exterior changes out of character with neighbouring homes; off-street parking of 1 per bedroom plus the spaces required for the principal dwelling (Table 16.1).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), s. 3.14.3, 3.14.5, 3.14.6](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "A Short-Term Rental Accommodation must be Accessory to the use of the Dwelling for Residential purposes." … "A Short-Term Rental Accommodation will not result in any exterior alterations to a Principal or Accessory Building that are not consistent with the character of adjacent Residential Buildings and property." … "Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 16." … "Bed and Breakfast 1 per bedroom plus required spaces for Short-term Rental Accommodation Principal Dwelling"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), Table 16.1](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "Short-term Rental Accommodation Principal Dwelling"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $106.30 for operating a business without a licence (Business Licence Bylaw s. 3.1(a)). No ticket amount specific to short-term rentals is listed.
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Business Licence Bylaw](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/)
  - Official wording: "Operating a Business Without a Business 3.1(a) $ 106.30"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 3.14; Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), title](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
  - Official wording: "The Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022"
  - Source: [Bylaws library (Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022), Village document library listing](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/2525/)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

[Zoning Bylaw No. 747](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/), s. 3.14, allows short-term rental accommodation as an accessory use of a dwelling in the R1, R2, C2 and C3 zones. All operators must hold a valid Village business licence. The rules:

- The operator uses the property as their principal residence.
- At most three bedrooms may be rented.
- No exterior changes out of character with neighbouring homes.
- Off-street parking of 1 per bedroom, plus the spaces required for the principal dwelling.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone with the Village (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Apply for a Village business licence; the fee schedule has no short-term rental class, so ask the Village which class and fee apply.
3. Check the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry requirements.

## Good to know

- The Province's registration applies to rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local licence is required. Telkwa is on the Province's exempt list for the provincial principal residence requirement only; the local zoning rule still requires a principal residence.
- Operating a business without a licence is a $106.30 ticket (Business Licence Bylaw s. 3.1(a)). No ticket amount specific to short-term rentals is listed.
- No rule was found on posting a licence number, naming a local contact, or a guest limit.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF)](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/)
- [Short-term rentals, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)

## Related questions

- [Telkwa business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/business-licence.md)
- [Telkwa home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/home-based-business.md)
- [Telkwa secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/short-term-rental.md)
- [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/short-term-rental.md)
- [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/short-term-rental.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/short-term-rental.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/short-term-rental.md)
- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF, "Consolidated 2023"), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/32707/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/document/36216/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws library (Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022), Village of Telkwa](https://telkwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/2525/) (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)

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