Business License
Dog License
Burning Permits
Development Permits
Business License
Stay tuned for information about Business Licenses in Dawson City.
Dog License
For information about pets in Dawson read our Animal Control Pamphlet.pdf.
Burning Permits
A burning permit must be obtained from the City of Dawson prior to the commencement of any burning. Burning is only permitted between April 15 and October 15.
The following precautions must be taken to prevent escape of fires:
- No burning is to be done when there is strong wind.
- Light material must be covered by heavier material.
- The fire must be attended and safeguarded at all times.
All fires must be conducted and concluded between 7:00 am and 6:00pm.
Permitted Burning Materials
Dry pruning’s, branches, etc. as long as they do not cause a smoke nuisance.
Prohibitted Burning Materials
The wood, trees, shrubbery and woody debris that results from land being cleared for a different use, tires, treated lumber, plastics, railroad ties, drywall, manure, demolition waste or construction scraps, rubber, domestic waste, asphalt, paint, asphalt products and special wastes
Campfire Restrictions
- There must be a source of extinguishment nearby
- There must be a responsible person in attendance at all times
- You must comply with the smoke bylaw
- If the Fire Department receives a complaint, they will come out to investigate
Campfires are NOT allowed when a campfire ban is in effect
Development Permits
Development Permit Checklist.pdf
Draft Development Guide.pdf