In the District Municipality of Coldstream, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required. Zones allowed: A1, A2, R3, R4, and R99 zones.
Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 301.8(2)(f)
owner occupancy required
yes
s. 301.8(2)(g)(ii)
zones allowed
A1, A2, R3, R4, and R99 zones
s. 401.2(2)(f); s. 402.2(2)(b); s. 503.2(2)(d); s. 504.2(2)(e); s. 599.2(1)(b)
scout note
Defines Short-Term Rental (STR) as Bed & Breakfast: STR within principal building/primary residence only, not in an ADU; valid business licence required; max 2 bedrooms; conditions on onsite sewage lots; listed as permitted/excluded use in many zones.
Business Licence Bylaw No. 1021, 1990 (consolidated to Mar 24, 2025)
Section 2.9 sets licence conditions for bed and breakfast operators (bedroom count, guest records, posted rate, inspection). No separate STR class.