# Gov Handbook: Wells, British Columbia, Canada

> 9 answers about local government in Wells. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/llms-full.txt

## Building, renovating and your property

- [Wells building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/building-permit-fees.md): In Wells, a building permit costs a $150 application fee plus $10 for each $1,000 (or part) of construction cost, under the District's fees bylaw. Plumbing, moved-on dwellings, inspections and other items have their own fees.
- [Wells zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/zoning-lookup.md): In Wells, your zone is shown on two zoning maps, Upper Wells and Lower Wells, posted as PDFs on the District's Planning Bylaws page. No online address search is mentioned. The Zoning Bylaw sets the rules for each zone.
- [Wells tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/tree-removal.md): In Wells, you need a tree cutting permit to remove, cut or harm a tree inside the Tree Protection Area on the Zoning Maps. The fee is $25 for 1 to 3 trees. Ask the District Office whether your lot is inside the area.

## Garbage, recycling and waste

- [Wells garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/garbage-collection.md): In Wells, residential garbage is collected on Thursdays by a contractor hired by the District. Put refuse in a garbage bag inside a closed garbage can by 7 a.m. on pickup day. For larger items or missed days, use the Wells Transfer Station at 10720 Barkerville Hwy.

## Pets, animals and wildlife

- [Wells backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/backyard-chickens.md): The District of Wells Zoning Bylaw has no backyard hen rule. Poultry, beekeeping and livestock are allowed only as agricultural operations in the RR 1, RR 2 and R/A zones. The residential zones (R 1, R 1A, R 2, R 3, R 4) list no agricultural use.

## Parking, tickets and driving

- [Wells RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md): Wells posts no street parking bylaw, and the Zoning Bylaw has no rule on keeping an RV, boat or trailer on a residential lot. It does allow one RV or travel trailer per parcel to be lived in from April 15 to October 15, in certain zones. Ask the District Office at 250-994-3330.

## Bylaws, noise and complaints

- [Wells backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/backyard-fire.md): The District of Wells Fire Services Bylaw has no campfire, fire pit or burning permit rule. It lets the Fire Chief suspend all outdoor burning for public safety or air quality, and while it is suspended no one may do open burning in the District. Ask the Fire Chief before burning.

## Starting and running a business

- [Wells home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/home-based-business.md): Yes. In Wells, the Zoning Bylaw allows a home occupation or home industry in most residential zones. A home occupation must stay within 40% of the floor area, up to 75 m², with at most two non-resident employees. No business licence is posted.

## Housing and renting

- [Wells short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/short-term-rental.md): Wells has no short-term rental bylaw posted. Its Zoning Bylaw allows a bed and breakfast in most residential zones if you live in the dwelling, with at most three sleeping units and six adult guests. Wells is exempt from the provincial principal residence rule, but hosts must still register.

## Zoning

- [All 19 zones in Wells, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/zoning/index.json)
- Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/wells/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St