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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF CRANBROOK
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986
(Adopted May 26th, 1986)
This is a consolidation of the Waterworks Bylaw and the adopted Amendment Bylaws listed below.
The amending bylaws have been combined with the original Waterworks Bylaw
for convenience only.
THIS CONSOLIDATION IS NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT.
CONSOLIDATION FOR CONVENIENCE PURPOSES ONLY TO INCLUDE:
Bylaw No.
Adoption Date
Particulars
4241
2026 Mar 23
Replace Schedule E
4223
2025 Dec 10
Replace Schedules B and C
4183
2025 Feb 24
Replace Section 29, 30, 36, 38
Add Sections 32-44 (Service Metres)
Re-number Sections 32-48 to 45-61
4182
2025 Feb 24
Replace Section 11
Replace Schedule A
4063
2021 Nov 8
Replace Schedule B and Schedule C
Effective 01Jan2022
3989
2019 Dec 9
Replace Schedule B and Schedule C
Effective 01Jan2020
3946
2018 Oct 15
Amend preamble, Section 2, Section 4, Section 9,
Section 42, Section 43, Section 47 (Billing Frequency)
3842
2015 Dec 7
Replace Schedules B and C
3782
2013 Nov 25
Replace Schedules B & C
3759
2012 Nov 5
Replace Schedules B & C
3734
2011 Dec 8
Replace Schedules B & C
3714
2010 Dec 16
Replace Schedules B & C
CONSOLIDATION FOR CONVENIENCE PURPOSES ONLY TO INCLUDE:
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Bylaw No.
Adoption Date
Particulars
3643
2008 Nov 24
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3600
2007 Nov 26
Replace Schedules B & C
3574
2006 Dec 11
Replace Schedules B & C
3528
2005 Nov 21
Replace Schedules B & C
3496
2004 Nov 15
Replace Schedules B & C
3400
2000 Dec 4
Replace Schedules B & C
3302
1997 Sep 8
Replace Schedules B & C
3230
1995 Aug 28
Amend Section 38, Add new Section 46 and renumber
3226
1995 Jul 24
Replace Schedule C
3147
1994 Apr 25
Replace Schedules B & C
3112
1993 Jun 14
Replace Section 27, Replace Section 36 and Amend
Schedule A
2907
1988 Apr 25
Replace Schedule C
2818
1986 Nov 17
Amend Section 42
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 1 of 15
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CRANBROOK
BYLAW NO. 2785
WHEREAS pursuant to the Community Charter, City Council may, by bylaw regulate the
charges, rates, terms and conditions under which water from the municipal water utility may be
supplied and used.
THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook, in open
meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1.
That this Bylaw may be cited as "Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986".
2.
That in this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Chief Financial Officer" shall mean the person duly appointed as Chief Financial Officer
of The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook or the person acting in that capacity on their
behalf.
"City Engineer" shall mean the person duly appointed Engineer for the City of Cranbrook,
or the person acting in that capacity on his behalf.
"City Council" shall mean the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of
Cranbrook.
"User" shall mean the same as "Owner" which means the registered Owner as shown in
the records of the Land Title Office in fee simple of real property or a strata lot, and in the
event that there is a registered agreement for sale and purchase, Owner means the
registered holder of the last registered agreement for sale and purchase.
Unless otherwise provided in this Bylaw, words and phrases used herein have the same
meanings as in the Local Government Act and Community Charter as the context and
circumstances may require. A reference to a statute in this Bylaw refers to a statute of the
Province of British Columbia and a reference to any statute, regulation, bylaw or other
enactment refers to that enactment as it may be amended or replaced from time to time.
3.
That the waterworks shall be under the control of the City Council and shall be divided as
follows:
(a)
Finance and Rating
(b)
Works and Property
4.
That Finance and Rating shall be under the management of the Chief Financial Officer
whose duties shall be as follows:
(a)
To prepare, supervise, and control all financial books and records, and to have
charge of the rating of all buildings and premises supplied with water.
(b)
To have charge of the collection of all rates and charges.
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5.
That Works and Property shall be under the management of the City Engineer whose
duties shall be as follows:
To have charge of all engineering and mechanical works in connection with the water
system and full charge of the employees engaged in such work.
APPLICATIONS, NOTICES, AND TURNING OFF AND ON OF WATER
6.
That applications for the installation of or for the turning off or on of water to premises shall
be made by the owner of his authorized agent in writing at the City office, using the
required forms.
7.
That the Municipality may, without notice, disconnect the water service to any premises
for repairs or maintenance and the Municipality shall not be liable for damages by reason
of discontinuing water service.
8.(a) That the Municipality may, without notice, and without incurring any liability for having
done so, disconnect the water service to any premises for the following reasons:
(i)
unnecessary or wasteful use of water, or violation of regulations concerning
watering or sprinkling;
(ii)
non-payment of rates;
(iii)
failure to replace or repair defective pipes, fittings, valves, tanks, or appliances
which are leaking or are otherwise not in a good state of repair and which are, or
may become, a cause of water waste;
(iv)
for employing any pump, booster, or other device for the purpose of, or having the
effect of, increasing water pressure in service lines, without obtaining the approval
of Council; or
(v)
for violation of any of the provisions of this Bylaw.
8.(b) That water turned off for reasons stated in Subsection 8(a) (i) through (v) will not be turned
back until the infraction has been rectified, and costs including back payment of rates and
charges for turn on/off have been paid. In cases where water is shut off for these or any
other violation of this Bylaw, user fees in accordance with Schedule "B" will continue to
be charged.
9.
When charges due under this Bylaw remain unpaid on the 31st day of December, the
same shall be deemed to be taxes in arrears in respect of the property to which the
service was provided and shall forthwith be entered on the real property tax roll as taxes
in arrears.
10.
That the use of the water shall not be granted for any special purpose, unless in addition
to the special rate therefor the ordinary rating of the building is also paid.
11.
That any person vacating any premises that has been supplied with water from the
waterworks, or who wishes to discontinue the use thereof, shall give notice of same at
the City Office. Rates will continue to be charged in accordance with Schedule B for
persons vacating any premises.
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Bylaw 4182, 2025
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12.
That each applicant shall give a full and true statement on the form provided by the City
(see Schedule "D") of the size and description of his premises, the number of residential
units therein, the various uses of which the water is about to be put, and all other
information that may be necessary to form a correct estimate of the charge to be made
against him for the said premises. If the statement given is not accurate, any additional
charge required to be made by reason that the statement is inaccurate, shall be payable
forthwith.
13.
That if an official or employee of the City is required to make an inspection or to check
water fixtures is refused entry for such purpose by the owner or occupier of any premises,
City Council may, if they deem the refusal was without reasonable cause, order the water
disconnected or turned off from such premises. The water shall not be reconnected or
turned on again until the official or employee is permitted entry or until the City Council
shall direct, and the costs of shutting off and turning on the water are paid by the owner
or occupier of the premises concerned.
14.
That in the case of leaky or improper pipes or imperfect fixtures or indicators on any
premises, if the owner or occupier does not make the necessary repairs or alterations
within forty-eight (48) hours, the City Engineer may order the water supply cut off by
shutting the stop-cock or by detaching the water service pipe from the main. This shall be
done after proper notice is given, either by written notice delivered by hand or by return
registered mail. In a case where the condition of such pipe or fixtures shall be such as to
cause a waste of water or damage to property, the City Engineer shall have authority to
cut off the water supply without notice. No person supplied by such service pipe shall
have any claim against the City by reason of such cutting off of water.
15.
That the City shall not be liable for damages caused by the shutting off of any water to
repair mains or to tap mains, providing that reasonable notice is given wherever the water
is shut off for more than six hours at any one time.
WATER HOOK-UPS
16.
That where a watermain exists or is in the process of being constructed, the owner of
every house, apartment house, auto court, place of business, factory, school, theatre,
hall, or public building reasonably capable of being connected with such main, may be
required by Council within one year from the date of which such main becomes available
for use, to connect or cause to be connected such premises with such main at the owner's
expense.
17.
That where any new construction of premises intended for human use or occupation is
undertaken on a parcel of land reasonably capable of being connected with an existing
watermain, the owner of such property on which such construction is undertaken shall
cause such premises to be connected with the existing watermain prior to the
commencement of human use or habitation of such premises at his own expense and a
fee pursuant to Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this Bylaw shall be made to
cover the cost of the first time turn-on of water service.
SERVICE PIPES
18(a) That upon application by the owner, on the forms, provided, as shown in Schedule "D"
attached, and upon payment of the appropriate fee as outlined in Schedule "A" attached,
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 4 of 15
the City Engineer shall, as soon as convenient, cause to be constructed and laid down
an approved service from the main to the outer line of the street.
18(b) That upon application by an owner, the City Council may cause temporary service pipes
to be installed.
19.
That the City Engineer shall in every case determine the material, size, and positioning
of pipe to be used in the City water systems.
20.
That when any departure from the prescribed rules is permitted in order to accommodate
a water-taker, the water-taker shall be charged with the expense of making the change.
21.
That no work of any kind connected with the water services either for the laying of new
or the repairing of old services, shall be done upon or under the streets by other than the
employees of the City, without the written consent of the City Engineer.
22.
That when the owner shall himself lay the service pipes between the outer line of the
street and the wall of the building or other place into which the water is to be taken, the
installation shall be inspected by the City Engineer prior to backfilling the trench in which
it lies.
23.
That in the event of the owner laying the service pipes between the outer line of the street
and the wall of the building or other place into which the water is to be taken, and not
obtaining such inspection, the connection shall not be made with the street pipe, unless
directed by the City Engineer.
24.
That no two premises being supplied with water from the waterworks shall be so supplied
from one service pipe beyond the street line, except by special permission in writing from
the City Engineer, but each separate and distinct tenement or premises shall be supplied
through separate pipe provided with proper stop-cock or other means of cutting off the
water.
25.
That all service pipes upon the premises of water-takers shall be laid at a depth of not
less than 2.13 meters (7 feet) below the level of the surrounding ground; and where they
cross or are near other excavations, they must be properly protected against settlement.
Each service pipe shall be provided with a cut-off or "stop and waste" tap, of a pattern to
be approved by the City Engineer, placed immediately inside the outer wall of the building
supplied for the use of the owner or occupant of the premises in case of leaky or defective
pipes or fixtures, or when the premises are vacated.
26.
That the material employed in the construction of service pipes shall correspond in all
particulars with that of a similar kind used by the City.
27.
(a)
That all persons shall keep their service pipes, stop-cocks, and other fixtures on
their own premises and from the line of the street in good order and repair, and
protected from frost at their own risk and expense.
(b)
That in the case of persons having a water leak on their own premises which
cannot be controlled and the City is required to turn off the stop-cock, the owner
or occupier of the premises shall be responsible for the expenses so incurred by
the City for non-scheduled work.
Bylaw 3112, 1993
Adopted Jun 14, 1993
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 5 of 15
SERVICE METERS
28.
That the City may, at its discretion, install meters in any or all of the premises listed on
Schedule "C". In addition, any service over 20 mm shall have a meter installed.
29.
That wherever water meters, meter pits, and/or meter vaults have or shall be placed in
or outside of the premises for the measurement of water for a premises, the User or
occupier of those premises shall take all reasonable precautions to protect such meter,
pit and/or vault and its connections from injury by frost or otherwise. The User or
occupier, at all times and at their own expense, shall afford free access to such meters
whenever required by such City employees or City contractors in the performance of
their duties. If any such meter, pit, vault or its connections become injured, the User or
occupier shall be liable for the cost of putting the same in proper order and condition.
The cost thereof shall forthwith become due and payable by the owner or occupier to the
City in the same manner as water rates.
30.
The User shall immediately notify the City if the water meter stops working or if any leaks,
breaks or other irregularities are observed.
31.
That the City Engineer may, if he deems it advisable, cause to be placed a water meter
on any service, whether the user is to be supplied with water under the meter rates or
not. Whenever the City Engineer sees fit to compel the use of water meters by any user,
he may refuse permission to supply water to any premises whatsoever unless the owner
or occupier requiring the water shall sign an agreement to take, use, and pay for the
water according to the rate provided for that purpose.
32.
A water meter, and a water meter pit / vault shall be installed where a water service is
being installed, connected to, upgraded, replaced, or repaired within one metre of the
curb stop.
33.
A water meter shall be installed in a building where there is an approved plumbing permit,
or building permit with plumbing installations, and a water meter is not required to be
installed or is installed in alignment with Section 32 of this Bylaw.
34.
If a water meter exists in a building, the water meter shall be relocated outside of the
building and reinstalled into a water meter pit/vault when a water service is installed,
connected to, upgraded, replaced, or repaired within one metre of the curb stop.
35.
All water meters, meter pits, meter vaults and end points required to be installed in
accordance with the bylaw are the property of the City.
36.
All water meter works are to be specified, located, installed and completed in accordance
with standards prescribed by the City Engineer.
37.
All water meters, meter pits, meter vaults and end points required to be installed in
accordance with this bylaw shall be installed at the expense of the User.
38.
A water service for a building subdivided under the Strata Property Act shall be a single
metered service with a backflow prevention device installed at the external boundary of
the strata plan, and the strata corporation shall be liable for the water user charges
imposed by this bylaw.
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39.
A water service for lots subdivided under the Strata Property Act shall be serviced by a
single metered service with a backflow prevention device installed at the external
boundary of the strata plan, and the strata corporation shall be liable for the water user
charges imposed by this bylaw. Individual water meters, owned by the strata corporation
or strata lot owners, may be provided to each dwelling unit in the strata and it will be the
responsibility of the strata corporation to install and read the water meters and provide
individual bills to each strata member, if the strata corporation chooses.
40.
Where a water meter bypass exists or is required, a separate water meter is required on
the bypass and no one may install or cause to be installed a bypass without the
installation of a separate water meter for the bypass.
41.
Where a new meter is required by this bylaw, the water meter and end point shall be
purchased from the City for the fee outlined in Schedule "E" attached to a forming part
of this Bylaw.
42.
No person or User shall tamper or interfere with a meter pit, meter vault, water meter or
end point connected to the City's water system.
43.
Any person or User found to be tampering with a water meter or piping of water supplied
to a water meter or where a non-metered water meter bypass is detected shall, at the
sole discretion of the City Engineer, be required to install, at the User's expense, a water
meter pit / vault, including water meter, at a location approved by the City Engineer.
The User may be also required to install an approved backflow prevention assembly if a
backflow risk is determined to exist on the property as determined by the City Engineer.
44.
The City may install a water meter in a water meter pit / vault within one (1) metre of the
property line, or at an alternate location approved by the City Engineer, at the City's
expense, on any property that a water meter bypass is suspected. The City will install
backflow protection, as determined by the City Engineer. The User will be charged for
the installation of the water meter pit /vault if, after the installation, the water use over
two quarters is greater than 20% of the water use over the same two quarters the
previous year.
IMPROPER USE OF WATER, HYDRANTS, ETC.
45.
That no person shall in any way interfere with any hydrant, valve, stop-cock, pipe or other
waterworks appliance outside of his premises, nor shall he in any way interfere with any
meter or pipe leading to such meter, whether inside or outside of his premises, but shall
when required, afford City employees free access to said premises for the purpose of
inspection of all fixtures therein.
46.
That no person not being duly authorized for that purpose shall open or use any fire
hydrant, either for building purposes, street sprinkling, or any other purpose whatsoever.
47.
That Council may, by resolution, restrict, discontinue, or limit the hours of use for lawn
sprinkling, irrigation, fountains, and residential car washing, when the public interest may
require it.
48.
That before implementing the provisions of the preceding section, the City Engineer shall
publicly advertise his intention through the local media.
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32-48 as 45-61
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 7 of 15
49.
Upon the passing of a Council Resolution under Section 47, no person shall violate such
water use restrictions.
In the event a person violates the water use restrictions the City Engineer may order that
person's water service shut off and to remain shut off until such time as the appropriate
turn on/off fees have been paid. These fees shall be in addition to any other penalty
provided by this or any other bylaw.
50.
That no person, being an owner or occupier of any premises supplied with water beyond
that fixed by the rating of the premises, shall wrongfully, negligently, or improperly waste
any water.
51.
That no person, being an owner or occupier of any premises supplied with water from
the waterworks, shall vend, sell, or dispose of the water therefrom, or give away or carry
away, or permit the same to be carried or taken away, or use or apply it to the use or
benefit of others, or to any other than his own use or benefit, without a permit for doing
so being first issued by the City Engineer under the provisions of Section 59 of this bylaw.
52.
That no person, being the owner or occupier of any premises not connected with the
water system shall take or carry or permit to be taken or carried for his use or benefit any
water from any premises supplied with water from the waterworks without the consent
of the City Engineer being first obtained.
RATES AND RENTS
53(a) That the several rates and rents enumerated in Schedule "B" hereto annexed, are hereby
imposed and levied for water supplied or ready to be supplied, by permanent service
pipes, from the waterworks, except for water supplied by meter measurement. All such
rates or rents shall be payable to the City Office on the days and times herein mentioned.
53(b) That the several rates or rents enumerated in Schedule "B" hereto annexed shall be
increased by 50% and imposed and levied for water supplied or ready to be supplied by
temporary service pipes from the waterworks, except for water supplied by water meter
measurement. All such rates or rents shall be payable to the City Office on the days and
times herein mentioned.
54.
That the charges to water-takers assessed by meter measurement both inside and outside
the City limits shall be at the rates mentioned in Schedule "C" hereunto annexed, and in
addition thereto, a charge will be made for the use of the meters as shown in the said
Schedule. If the meter is injured or fails to register during the quarter, or otherwise not be
in use, then the premises shall be assessed in proportion to the former charge by meter
on an average of the preceding quarter, where such measurement is available or as
provided in the tariff set out in Schedule "B" where such measurement is not available.
55.
All rates and rents payable under this Bylaw, except metered accounts, shall be due
and payable every four (4) months on demand. The billing cycles will be as follows:
January 1 - April 30 (due last business day in April)
May 1 - August 31 (due last business day in August)
September 1 - December 31 (due last business day in December)
Bylaw 3946, 2018
Adopted Oct 15, 2018
Bylaw 4183, 2025
Adopted Feb 24, 2025
Bylaw 4183, 2025
Adopted Feb 24, 2025
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 8 of 15
As soon as is practicable after each due date, an amount equal to two percent
(2%) shall be added to any amount outstanding at the end of the billing period.
Any amount so added shall be deemed to be rates due.
All rates and rents, except metered accounts, prepaid by April 30th for the whole of
the then current year, are subject to a five percent (5%) discount
56.
Metered accounts shall be billed bi-monthly (every two [2] months. The billing
cycles will be as follows:
November 1 - December 31 consumption billed in January
Due last business day in February
January 1 - February 28 consumption billed in March
Due last business day in April
March 1 - April 30 consumption billed in May
Due last business day in June
May 1 - June 30 consumption billed in July
Due last business day in August
July 1 - August 31 consumption billed in September
Due last business day in October
September 1 - October 31 consumption billed in November
Due last business day in December
As soon as is practicable after each due date, an amount equal to two percent (2%) shall
be added to any amount outstanding at the end of the billing period. Any amount so added
shall be deemed to be rates due.
All rates and rents, except metered accounts, prepaid by April 30th for the whole of the
then current year, are subject to a five percent (5%) discount.
57.
That should any person using water from the waterworks be in arrears of payment of
rates or rents, the water may be turned off from the premises in arrears without notice.
This section, however, shall not prejudice the rights of the City to recover the rates so
due in any other manner that may be prescribed by this Bylaw or by a Statute in that
behalf.
58.
That any person desiring a water service thaw shall make application for same at the
City Office. The City Engineer shall, as soon as convenient, arrange to have the water
service thawed. There will be no cost on the initial thaw but each subsequent thaw
during the same winter season shall be charged at actual cost to the applicant.
59.
That any person who wishes to obtain and use water from the City for building purposes
or street sprinkling shall do so only at the site specified for such use. Any person using
water, either potable or non-potable, for commercial purposes shall be required to
obtain a permit issued by the City Engineer for doing so. This permit shall be issued
under the following conditions:
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(a)
upon payment of a deposit of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) refundable,
not withstanding the provisions of this clause, upon written notice to the City
that the permit is no longer required;
(b)
a meter key shall be issued and a number assigned for billing purposes;
(c)
billing shall be on a metered monthly basis at a rate set by Council for metered
accounts as per Schedule "C" , attached to and forming part of this bylaw;
(d)
the site shall be available for use on a 24 hour basis from April 1st through
September 30th barring temporary closure due to weather, mechanical failure
or repairs;
(e)
water used for potable purposes shall be billed at a rate double that used for
non-potable purposes; and
(f)
shall any holder of a permit issued under this section breach any of the
conditions contained herein, the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00)
shall be forfeited and deducted from the deposit held by the City. Upon second
breach, the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) shall be forfeited and
the permit reviewed by the City Engineer. Upon a third breach, the balance of
the deposit shall be forfeited and the permit revoked.
60.
PENALTIES
60.1
(a)
Any person who:
(i)
contravenes any provision of this Bylaw;
(ii)
suffers or permits any act to be done in contravention of this
Bylaw
(iii)
neglects to do anything required to be done under this Bylaw,
commits an offence and each day that the contravention is continued
shall constitute a separate offence.
60.2
(b)
A person who is guilty of an offence under this Bylaw is liable:
(i)
to pay a fine of up to $10,000 if proceedings are brought under
the Offence Act and the costs of prosecution; and
(ii)
compensation for damage or loss sustained by the City or
another person resulting from the offence; or
(iii)
to pay a fine of up to $1,000 if the Bylaw is enforced by means
of a municipal ticket information system under Part 8, Division 3
of the Community Charter.
61.
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2554, 1981 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
This Bylaw shall come into force and effect upon adoption.
Bylaw 3946, 2018
Adopted Oct 15, 2018
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 10 of 15
Read a first, second and third time this 1st day of April, 1986.
Received the approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs this 26th day of May, 1986.
Reconsidered, finally passed and adopted this 26th day of May, 1986.
R. JENSEN_________
Mayor
T. WOOD / B. DELUCA
Clerk-Administrator
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 11 of 15
SCHEDULE "A"
TO ACCOMPANY BYLAW NO. 2785
WATER CONNECTION FEES
All permanent water connections shall be charged at actual cost. A deposit of the estimated cost
of the work shall be paid at the time of application for connection and following completion of the
work, the balance shall be billed or refunded accordingly.
All temporary water connections shall be charged at actual costs of installation and removal.
"Actual costs" shall include labour, equipment, and material costs less the value of any material
salvaged when the temporary service is removed. A deposit of the estimated costs of the work
shall be paid prior to commencement, and the balance shall be billed or refunded after the
temporary line has been removed.
WATER TURN-ON FEES
FIRST TIME TURN-ONS
(payable with building permit fee)
$140.00
SUBSEQUENT TURN-ONS
(during scheduled work hours)
$140.00
After scheduled work hours labour and equipment rates will be charged for a call-out of
manpower to shut-off or turn-on a water service as per Section 27(b) of this bylaw. This is in
addition to the normal turn-on fee of $140.00
Water turn-on fees will be adjusted at least annually on January 1 of each calendar year and
the water turn-on fee increase shall be at the long-term inflation rate of CPI.
Bylaw 4182, 2025
Adopted Feb 24, 2025
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 12 of 15
SCHEDULE "B"
TO ACCOMPANY BYLAW NO. 4063, 2021
MONTHLY FLAT RATES
EFFECTIVE
Jan. 1, 2026
1.
For each Residential Unit (apartment, house, suite)
$27.00
2.
Commercial/Industrial/Utilities/Government/Institutional
(unless otherwise indicated):
92.99 m2 floor space or less
93 m2 - 186 m2 floor space
186.01 m2 - 465 m2 floor space
Over 465 m2 floor space
$27.00
$38.65
$50.20
$61.40
3.
Car Wash per stall
(per stall charge additional to other rates if car wash
combined with garage or service station)
$87.05
4.
Churches
$23.75
5.
Farms - each residential unit and/or outbuilding
connection
$27.00
6.
Greenhouses
$34.70
7.
Hotels/Motels/Auto Courts/Rooming Houses:
Per unit (with sleeping units only)
Per unit (with sleeping units, coffee shop, dining room,
and/or other services within building)
$7.55
$10.60
8.
Laundries (coin operated) - per washing unit
$12.80
9.
Schools - per class room
$11.75
10.
Theatres and Drive-In Theatres:
Seating capacity - 1 to 499
Seating capacity - 500 to 899
Seating capacity - 900 and over
$46.60
$70.00
$92.80
11.
Trailer Courts - each trailer space
$27.00
Dwelling units above or in connection with stores, offices, or other places of business shall be charged at
rates for dwelling units independent of the rates for the place of business except where the licensed
storekeeper or business person lives in the dwelling unit, and where the number of water fixtures including
hot and cold water do not exceed eight (8) in number, in which case only the business rate for water shall
be charged.
Premises not connected with the City's watermains and where permission has been granted by the City to
obtain water from other premises or stand pipe connected with the City's watermains shall be charged at a
rate consistent with use shown in this Schedule.
In the event the category is not listed in the above schedule, a rate shall be established by the Council upon
application for water service.
Bylaw 4223, 2025
Adopted Dec. 10, 2025
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 13 of 15
SCHEDULE "C"
TO ACCOMPANY BYLAW NO. 4223, 2025
METERED ACCOUNTS
1.
Aerated Waterworks and Beverage Manufacturers
2.
Car Washes
3.
Cleaning, Pressing, or Laundry
4.
Milk Processing Plants
5.
Farms and Ranches
6.
Apartments
7.
Hospitals (public or private)
8.
Hotels, Motels, Auto Courts, and Rooming Houses
9.
Golf Courses
10.
Other Businesses as deemed necessary by Council
BI-MONTHLY METERED ACCOUNT RATES
EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2026
First 1,000 m3
Next 1,000 m3
Next 1,000 m3
Next 1,000 m3
Next 1,000 m3
Next 2,000 m3
Use in excess of 7,000 m3
$0.291/m3
$0.294/m3
$0.298/m3
$0.302/m3
$0.304/m3
$0.313/m3
$0.318/m3
The minimum bi-monthly rate is $85.30
METER RATES PER MONTH
16mm - $1.40
20mm - $2.00
25mm - $2.55
40mm - $5.65
50mm - $8.75
75mm - $12.55
100mm - $15.70
150mm - $25.10
Meters to be read and accounts rendered bi-monthly
Bylaw 4223, 2025
Adopted Dec. 10, 2025
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 14 of 15
SCHEDULE "D"
TO ACCOMPANY BYLAW NO. 2785
Application for installation, turn-off, shut-off of water.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CRANBROOK
WATER DEPARTMENT
No.
Date__________, 19__
PLEASE SUPPLY A:
Connection_______
Turn-on______
Shut-off______
of water to the lands or premises hereinafter described in accordance with the Waterworks
Bylaw and amendments thereto.
M _____________________________________________________________
Lot _____________________________
Block ______________________
Address ________________________________________________________
______________________
Signature
Dwelling Unit ----------------------------- No. of rooms ____ Baths _____ Closets____
The above order attended to:
____________________________, 19____
____________________________
Signature
Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 - Page 15 of 15
SCHEDULE "E"
TO ACCOMPANY WATERWORKS BYLAW NO. 2785, 1986
WATER METER AND END POINT FEES
Water Meter Size (in)
Fee
1
$906
1.5
$1,722
2
$1,831
4
$5,645
6
$7,493
8
$13,037
10
At City Cost Plus 20%
12
At City Cost Plus 20%
Bylaw 4241, 2026
Adopted Mar 23, 2026