Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520

Belcarra, British Columbia

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Consolidated A bylaw respecting the enforcement of bylaw notices in conjunction with Village of Belcarra Bylaw Adjudication Registry This consolidation is a copy of a bylaw consolidated under the authority of Section 139 of the Community Charter. This consolidation is not a legal document. Individual copies of the bylaw may be obtained by contacting the Village Office. This bylaw is printed under and by authority of the Chief Administrative Officer of the Village of Belcarra. - Amendment Bylaw No. 565, 2020 effective date June 22, 2020. - Amendment Bylaw No. 626, 2024 effective date April 2, 2024. - Amendment Bylaw No. 630, 2024 effective date September 9, 2024. The Council of the Village of Belcarra enacts as follows: Part 1 Citation 1.1 This Bylaw may be cited as Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry). Part 2 Severability 2.1 If a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then the invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is deemed to have been adopted without the severed section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, clause or phrase. Part 3 Definitions 3.1 In this Bylaw: "Act" means the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act; "Municipality or Village" means the Village of Belcarra; "Registry" means the Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Adjudication Registry established pursuant to Part 8 of this Bylaw. Part 4 Terms 4.1 The terms in this Bylaw have the same meaning as the terms defined in the Act. Part 5 Bylaw Contraventions 5.1 The bylaw and bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule A may be dealt with by bylaw notice. Part 6 Offence and Penalty 6.1 The penalty for a contravention referred to in Part 5 is as follows: 6.1.1 Subject to subsection 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 is the penalty amount set out in column A1 of Schedule A. VILLAGE OF BELCARRA Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry) Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 Consolidated 2 J:\Files Admin\Administration\Bylaws\Consolidated Bylaws\Bylaw 520, 2018 Bylaw Notice Enforcement Consolidated.docx 6.1.2 If received by the Municipality within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the notice, is the Early Payment Penalty set out in column A2 of Schedule A. 6.1.3 If more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge in addition to the penalty under subsection 6.1.1, is the Late Payment Penalty set out in column A3 of Schedule A Part 7 Period for Paying a Disputed Notice 7.1 A person who receives a Bylaw Notice must, within 14 days of the date on which the person received or is presumed to have received the Bylaw Notice: 7.1.1 Pay the penalty, or 7.1.2 Request dispute adjudication by filling in the appropriate portion of the Bylaw Notice form indicating either a payment or a dispute and delivering it, either in person during regular office hours, by mail, or pay on-line to the Belcarra Village Hall. 7.2 A person may pay the indicated penalty after 14 days of receiving the notice, subject to the applicable surcharge for late payment accordance with Subsection 6.1.3, but no person may dispute the notice after 14 days of receiving the Bylaw Notice. 7.3 Pursuant to the requirements of Section 25 of the Act, where a person was not served personally with a Bylaw Notice and advises the Municipality that they did not receive a copy of the original notice, the time limits for responding to a bylaw notice under Part 6 and Section 7.1 of this bylaw do not begin to run until a copy of the Bylaw Notice is re-delivered to them in accordance with the Act. Part 8 Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry 8.1 The Registry is established as a Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication System in accordance with the Act to resolve disputes in relation to Bylaw Notices. 8.2 Every person who is unsuccessful in a Dispute Adjudication in relation to a Bylaw Notice or a compliance agreement under the Dispute Adjudication System established under this section must pay the Municipality an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of the Municipality recovering the costs of the adjudication system. Part 9 Screening Officers 9.1 The position of Screening Officer is established pursuant to the Act. 9.2 The following are designated classes of persons that may be appointed as Screening Officers: 9.2.1 Chief Administrative Officer 9.2.2 Public Works Superintendent 9.2.3 Bylaw Enforcement Officers 9.2.4 Bylaw Ticket Screening Contractor and Council may appoint Screening Officers from these classes of persons by name of office or otherwise. Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 Consolidated 3 J:\Files Admin\Administration\Bylaws\Consolidated Bylaws\Bylaw 520, 2018 Bylaw Notice Enforcement Consolidated.docx Part 10 Powers, Duties and Functions of Screening Officers 10.1 The powers, duties and functions of Screening Officers are as set out in the Act, and include the following powers: 10.1.1 Where requested by the person against whom a contravention is alleged, communicate information respecting the nature of the contravention, the provision of the bylaw contravened, the facts on which the contravention allegation is based, the penalty for a contravention, the opportunity to enter into a compliance agreement, the opportunity to proceed to the Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system and the fee or fees payable in relation to the Bylaw Notice enforcement process; 10.1.2 To communicate with any or all of the following for the purposes of performing their functions under this bylaw or the Act: (a) the person against whom a contravention is alleged or their representative; (b) the officer issuing the notice; (c) the complainant or their representative; (d) the municipal staff and records regarding the disputant's history of bylaw compliance. 10.1.3 To prepare and enter into compliance agreements under the Act with persons who dispute Bylaw Notices, including to establish terms and conditions for compliance that the Screening Officer considers necessary or advisable, including time periods for payment of penalties and compliance with the bylaw; 10.1.4 To provide for payment of a reduced penalty if a compliance agreement is entered into, as provided in column A4 of Schedule A; and 10.1.5 To cancel Bylaw Notices in accordance with the Act or Village policies and guidelines. 10.2 The bylaw contraventions in relation to which a Screening Officer may enter into a compliance agreement are indicated in column A4 of Schedule A. 10.3 The maximum duration of a Compliance Agreement is one year. Part 11 Bylaw Enforcement Officers 11.1 Persons acting as any of the following are designated as Bylaw Enforcement Officers for the purposes of this bylaw and the Act: 11.1.1 A designated member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; 11.1.2 Bylaw enforcement officers appointed pursuant to the Police Act and Community Charter; 11.1.3 Local assistants to the Fire Commissioner under Section 6 of the Fire Services Act; Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 Consolidated 4 J:\Files Admin\Administration\Bylaws\Consolidated Bylaws\Bylaw 520, 2018 Bylaw Notice Enforcement Consolidated.docx 11.1.4 Bylaw Enforcement Officers, Licensing Inspectors, Building Inspectors, Animal Control Officers or other persons acting in another capacity on behalf of a municipality for the purpose of enforcement of one or more of its bylaws. Part 12 Form of Bylaw Notice 12.1 The Municipality may from time to time provide for the form or forms of the bylaw notice, provided the Bylaw Notice complies with Section 4 of the Act. Schedules Schedule A - Designated Bylaw Contraventions and Penalties Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 Consolidated 5 J:\Files Admin\Administration\Bylaws\Consolidated Bylaws\Bylaw 520, 2018 Bylaw Notice Enforcement Consolidated.docx Schedule A Schedule A - Designated Bylaw Contraventions and Penalties (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 520, 2018) Bylaw No. Section Description A1 Penalty A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty A4 Compliance Agreement Available (*Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is shown as "Yes") Animal Control Bylaw No. 431, 2010 431 3 Number of Dogs $75.00 $50.00 $100.00 YES 431 4 & 5 Nuisance Dogs $100.00 $75.00 $150.00 YES 431 6 & 7 Dog Defecation $100.00 $75.00 $150.00 NO 431 8 to 11 Aggressive Dogs $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 YES Building and Plumbing Code Regulation No. 355, 2003, as Consolidated 355 13 (1) Traffic Management Plan $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 29 Contravention of Order $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 32 Contravention of Building Code $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 33 Refuse Entry $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 34 Failure to Obtain Permit $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 35 False Information $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 38 Fail to Post Permit $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 39 & 40 Construct to Building Code $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 41 Damage to Municipal Works $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 42 Post Civic Address $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 42 (1) & (2) Transportation Management Plan $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 43 to 48 Failure to give Proper Notice $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 49 Uncovered Works $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 50 Security Deposit $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 51 Requirement of Permit $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 52 Occupancy Permit $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 53 Unsafe Condition $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 54 to 56 Demolition Procedures $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 57 to 59 Obligations of Contractor $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 63 to 65 Requirements of Registered Professional $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 66 to 68 Professional Plan Certification $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 113 to 118 Stop Work Orders $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 119 & 120 Do Not Occupy $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 Consolidated 6 J:\Files Admin\Administration\Bylaws\Consolidated Bylaws\Bylaw 520, 2018 Bylaw Notice Enforcement Consolidated.docx Bylaw No. Section Description A1 Penalty A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty A4 Compliance Agreement Available (*Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is shown as "Yes") 355 131 Occupancy Permit $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 141 Retaining Wall $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 142 Swimming Pool $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 146 Building Move $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 147 to 151 Building Numbering $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO 355 156 Conformity to Building Code $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES 355 158 General Provisions $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 YES Business License Bylaw No. 227, 1995, as Consolidated 227 2 (a) License Required $100.00 $50.00 $150.00 YES 227 7 Post License $75.00 $50.00 $100.00 NO 227 11 Direct Selling $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 NO Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw No. 627, 2024 627 6.1 - 6.5, 9.19, 16.2, 16.3 Failure to Comply with Order $500.00 $350.00 $500.00 NO 627 9.22 Obstructing exit $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 9.23 Failure to adopt and practice system of fire drills or exercises $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 21.3 Failure to maintain life safety $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 9.3, 9.7 Obstruct a member or inspector $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 9.11 Tamper, damage, disconnect or drive over equipment or hose $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 9.12 Failure to remove hazard $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 9.13 Failure to maintain receptacles $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 9.14 Failure to maintain fire separations $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 9.15, 91.6, 9.17 Improper deposit of combustibles $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 9.18 Failure to maintain chimney, stove pipe or flue $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 9.20 Misuse of gas or electrical appliances $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 10.1 Failure to report fire $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 10.3 Entry of restricted area $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 12.1 Failure to prevent fire hazard $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 12.2 Failure to secure vacant building after fire $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 12.3 Failure to secure vacant premises $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 13.1, 15.6 Block, hinder or obstruct emergency access route or obstruct road, street, fire access, service road $500.00 $350.00 $500.00 NO 627 13.6 Failure to provide access and keys $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 Consolidated 7 J:\Files Admin\Administration\Bylaws\Consolidated Bylaws\Bylaw 520, 2018 Bylaw Notice Enforcement Consolidated.docx Bylaw No. Section Description A1 Penalty A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty A4 Compliance Agreement Available (*Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is shown as "Yes") 627 15.4, 15.5 Obstruct or tamper with fire hydrant or fire protection device $500.00 $350.00 $500.00 NO 627 17.1 Failure to maintain or upgrade system $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 17.2 Failure to maintain fire department connections $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 18.1.1 Failure to provide contact person $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 18.1.2 Failure for contact person to arrive within 30 minutes of a fire alarm activation $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 18.3 Unlawful fire alarm activation $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 18.4 Failure to address recurring false fire alarm $500.00 $350.00 $500.00 NO 627 19 Failure to maintain fire protection device $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 20.1 Failure to provide proper addressing $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 21.1, 21.2, 21.4 Failure to provide fire safety plan $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 21.4.2 Failure to ensure emergency access route to a construction or demolition site $500.00 $350.00 $500.00 NO 627 21.4.3 Failure to maintain adequate water supply $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 22.1 Failure to obtain an open air fire permit $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO 627 22.8 Burning prohibited materials $200.00 $140.00 $260.00 NO Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 422 3 to 15 Owners Responsibility $100.00 $50.00 $150.00 NO 422 42 Contravention of Bylaw $100.00 $50.00 $150.00 NO Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 518, 2018 518 14 Parking Conformity $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 15 Damage to Device $250.00 $200.00 $300.00 NO 518 16 Obey Commands $250.00 $200.00 $300.00 NO 518 17 to 19 Speed Limit $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 21 Vehicle Wheels on Highways $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 NO 518 23 Load Limits $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 NO 518 24 Vehicle Size $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 NO 518 28 a - g Recreation Apparatus $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 NO 518 31 Removal of Notice $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 NO 518 43 a - d Unlawful Parking $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 44 a - b Time Limits $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 45 a - c Lane Parking $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 46 i - xii Prohibited Parking $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 47 Double Parked $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 Consolidated 8 J:\Files Admin\Administration\Bylaws\Consolidated Bylaws\Bylaw 520, 2018 Bylaw Notice Enforcement Consolidated.docx Bylaw No. Section Description A1 Penalty A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty A4 Compliance Agreement Available (*Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is shown as "Yes") 518 48 Trailer Parking $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 49 a - c Disability Parking Zone $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 50 Residential Parking $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 51 a Length / Weight Restrictions $250.00 $200.00 $300.00 NO 518 52 a - b Hazardous Material $250.00 $200.00 $300.00 NO 518 53 a - b Snow Removal $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 54 Drainage $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 55 a - c Littering $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 56 a - b Construction $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 NO 518 57 a - d Impeding Traffic $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 58 Noise / Advertising $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 NO 518 59 Trees Over Highway $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 NO 518 60 a -c Structures Over Highway $250.00 $200.00 $300.00 NO 518 61 a - c Property Access $250.00 $200.00 $300.00 NO 518 62 Highway Damage $300.00 $225.00 $400.00 YES 518 63 a - c Public Utility $300.00 $225.00 $400.00 YES 518 64 Boulevards Maintenance $160.00 $100.00 $240.00 YES (entire Traffic & Parking Regulation Bylaw Table amended by Bylaw No. 565, 2020) Water Well Regulation Bylaw No. 455, 2012, as Consolidated 455 3 a - b Well Disconnection $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 YES 455 4 a - d Non-Domestic Purpose $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 YES 455 5 a Introduce Water System $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 YES Water Works Regulation Bylaw No. 456, 2012, as Consolidated 456 5 a - g Prohibitions $100.00 $75.00 $150.00 NO 456 18 Require Connection $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 YES 456 58 Approval of System $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 YES 456 62 Air Conditioners $100.00 $75.00 $150.00 NO 456 68 Water Meter $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 YES 456 75 Prohibition of Contamination $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 NO 456 86 a - e Maintenance Responsibility $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 YES 456 84 Leaks $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 YES Village of Belcarra Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 Consolidated 9 J:\Files Admin\Administration\Bylaws\Consolidated Bylaws\Bylaw 520, 2018 Bylaw Notice Enforcement Consolidated.docx Bylaw No. Section Description A1 Penalty A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty A4 Compliance Agreement Available (*Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is shown as "Yes") 456 85 Water Restrictions - Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 1 - Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 2 - Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 3 - Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 4 $150.00 $250.00 $350.00 $500.00 $150.00 $250.00 $350.00 $500.00 $150.00 $250.00 $350.00 $500.00 NO 456 91 and 97 Use of Hydrant / Open $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 NO