This is the exact embedded text of the captured official document.
Snapshot e39504f050b2 · verified 2026-06-08 ·
original document ·
archived snapshot ·
unofficial consolidation, the official version is held by the municipal clerk.
SUMMARY:
The Water Regulation Bylaw sets out the rates charged for use of the City's Water Utility.
Provisions are made for consumption charges for both residential and commercial based on the
quantity of water used.
This bylaw is a 'consolidated' version and includes amendments up to the date listed in the bylaw
heading. It is placed on the Internet for convenience only, is not the official or legal version, and
should not be used in place of certified copies which can be obtained through the Office of the
City Clerk at City Hall. Plans, pictures, other graphics or text in the legal version may be missing
or altered in this electronic version.
CITY OF KELOWNA
WATER REGULATION BYLAW NO. 10480
REVISED: November 17, 2025
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE TO INCLUDE BYLAW NO. 10550,
10660, 10928, 11022, 11057, 11173, 11212, 11351, 11774, 11924, 12004,
12110, 12153, 12245, 12281, 12367, 12577, 12731 & 12831
________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS pursuant to the Community Charter, City Council may, by bylaw, regulate, prohibit
and impose requirements in relation to the distribution, operation, connection and charge for
use of potable water from the City of Kelowna Water Utility;
The Municipal Council of the City of Kelowna, in open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as
follows:
PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1
Title
1.1.1
This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Water Regulation Bylaw No. 10480".
1.2
Interpretation
BL10550, BL10660, BL11212, BL11774 BL11924, BL12110, BL12153, BL12245, BL12367 and BL12577 amended this section:
In this bylaw,
"Access to the Non-Potable System" means a property is located within 20 metres of a Non-
Potable Water System supply main.
"Agricultural" means land assigned an Allotment and is classified as Farm, as of December 31 of the
preceding year, under the Assessment Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 20 as amended or replaced from time to
time.
"Allotment" means the amount of water assigned to a Property by the City for irrigation
purposes. The Allotment, expressed in hectares, determines the maximum flow rate and volume
available to the Property per year at the base Agricultural rate.
"Approved Backflow Preventer" means a mechanical device, assembly, or piping arrangement
that when subject to backpressure or back siphonage will prevent Backflow, and is approved for
use by the City.
"Backflow" means the flow of water or other substances back into any plumbing system
connected to the City Water Utility.
"Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester" means a person who is approved by the Manager and
holds a current certification from the British Columbia Water and Wastewater Association to
test Approved Backflow Preventers.
"B.C. Building Code" means the British Columbia Building Code 2018 as amended or replaced
from time to time.
"Bulk Water Filling Stations" means stations used for the approved purpose, provision of bulk
water from the City Water Utility.
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means the person or persons appointed from time to time by the
Council to enforce and administer this bylaw and shall include any Peace Officer.
"City" means the City of Kelowna.
"City Water Utility" means the entire network of assets and all other appurtenances or facilities
that make up the City's Potable and Non-Potable Water Supply systems.
"Contaminant" means any substance or matter in water which may render the water unfit for
drinking according to guidelines and regulations of the Province of British Columbia or the
Government of Canada.
"Council" means the elected Municipal Council of the City of Kelowna.
"Cross Connection" means any connection whereby the City Water Utility is connected, directly
or indirectly to any device or source which may result in Backflow or Contaminants entering into
any plumbing connected to the City Water Utility including bypass arrangements, jumper
connections removable sections, swivel or changeover devices, or any other temporary, or
permanent connecting arrangements.
"Customer" means any person, company, or corporation who has opened a Customer service
account with the City for the purpose of being supplied water from the City Water Utility.
"Engineered Drip Irrigation" means a system using irrigation components which consume less
than 76 litres per hour and operate at less than 175 kPa (25 PSI) to deliver water to the root zone
of the plant material being irrigated.
"Estimated Landscape Water Use" means a calculation of the total water used for an outdoor
landscape area in a given year, as calculated in accordance with Schedule "C" of this bylaw.
"Farm Land Area" means the total area of or within a property that is irrigated for a Qualifying
Agricultural Use as defined by the BC Assessment Act.
"Fire Protection Use" means the use of the City Water Utility exclusively for the purposes of
providing a standby water service for fire protection.
"Hydrant Use Permit" means a permit issued for the approved use of a fire hydrant for purposes
other than fire protection and suppression.
"Irrigation Controller" means an electric timing device that sends an electric signal for automatic
valves to open or close in order to operate a landscape irrigation system, that replenishes water
as needed while minimizing excess water use that meets the requirements of this bylaw.
"Irrigation Service Connection" means a seasonal Service Connection that only provides water
for irrigation purposes.
"Irrigation System" means a designed system whereby water can be delivered to plant material
using sprinklers and/or other watering devices in a controlled manner.
"Landscape Water Budget" means the maximum allowable annual water usage for an outdoor
landscape area, as calculated in accordance with Schedule "C" of this bylaw.
"Manager" means the person to manage and oversee the day-to-day operation of the City Water
Utility along with other City staff as delegated to administer this bylaw.
"Mixed Use" means a combination of commercial and Multi-Family Residential development on
a single property.
"Multi-Family Residential" means housing in a single building or on a single property that
contains three or more attached dwelling units.
"Non-Potable Water System" means the entire network of pipes, pumps, water disinfection,
dams, ditches, reservoirs, valves, hydrants, service lines, meters, and all other appurtenances or
facilities that make up the City's non-potable water supply and distribution system, which does
not meet Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines and is not intended for human
consumption.
"Park Use" means the use of the City Water Utility exclusively for public parks.
"Permit" means a permit issued under Part 9 of this bylaw.
"Person" shall mean and include any individual, corporation, partnership or party and heirs,
executors, administrators or other legal representatives of the same, to whom the context can
apply according to law. The singular shall also include the plural and the masculine shall also
include the feminine.
"Potable Water System" means the entire network of pipes, pumps, water treatment facilities,
reservoirs, valves, hydrants, service lines, meters, and all other appurtenances or facilities that
make up the City's potable water supply and distribution system and is intended to provide
water that meets Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines.
"Private Service" means pipes and other appurtenances on private property not installed or
owned by the City and is used to convey water from the City Water Utility to the private
property.
"Property" means any lot, block or other area in which land is subdivided.
"Public Announcement" means one or more advertisements or public service announcements
in any one of:
(i)
a television, radio or digital communication from a station that broadcasts to the
City.
(ii)
a newspaper or other publication intended for general circulation, including one
that is distributed without charge to the reader, that contains news and
advertising, and is distributed within the City at least once per week.
"Qualified Landscape Area" means landscape areas that are new or renovated, have an Irrigation
System in place, is 100 square meters or larger, and are not exempted per section 4.4.5 of this
bylaw.
"Rate" means the sum to be paid by a Customer for the quantity of water supplied by the City
Water Utility, as measured by a Water Meter or as a fixed charge as provided by this bylaw.
"Renovated Landscape Irrigation System" means a re-construction of an outdoor landscape
irrigation system, such that at least 50% of the irrigation piping in a landscape area is relocated
or replaced, all cumulatively within the period of one year from the commencement of
construction.
"Residential Unit" shall mean a housing unit for one (1) family consisting of either a detached
residence, one (1) self contained suite in a residence, one (1) side of a duplex, or one (1) self
contained unit in a building containing three (3) or more such units.
"Restrictions Stage" means restrictions on water use as specified in Schedule E of this bylaw.
"SEKID Service Area" means all properties included in the former South East Kelowna Irrigation
District Letters Patent as of June 3, 2018.
"Service Connection" means the connecting line from the City Water Utility to the boundary of
private Property, and includes all related pipes, shut-off valves and other appurtenances.
"Single family" means detached (1 family), or semi-detached (2 family) housing units.
"Single Family Strata" means single family housing on a strata property.
"Strata Lot" means a lot shown on a strata plan.
"Temporary Use" means the use of the City Water Utility from an existing Service Connection to
be used temporarily for construction of a new building on commercial, industrial, institutional or
residential properties from the point of Building Permit approval until the first of Water Meter
installation or the project is complete as defined by the British Columbia Builder's Lien Act as
amended.
"Utility Billing Account" means an account for invoice or billing purposes under the City's Utility
Billing Customer Care Bylaw No. 8754 as amended or replaced from time to time.
"Water" used as a noun, means water supplied directly or indirectly by the City Water Utility,
whether or not mixed with rain water, gray water or recycled water.
"Watering" used as a verb, mean the application or distribution of water (used as a noun) to
lands or plants.
"Water Meter" means an apparatus or device used for measuring the volume of water passing
through it, and includes any accessories such as a data transmitter or remote reader device and
the connecting cable.
"Water Meter Pit" means an enclosure constructed underground, which is used to install a Water
Meter and/or Approved Backflow Preventer and would not be defined as a confined space under
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations.
"Water Meter Setting" means the plumbing, including pipes, valves and couplers that comprise
the exact opening into which a Water Meter can be installed.
"Water Quality Enhancement Reserve Fund" means the reserve fund established by the City's
Water Quality Enhancement Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 8195.
1.3
Transitional Provision
BL12731 added this section:
1.3.1 The provisions of this Bylaw do not apply within the boundaries of the local service area
defined by Section 3 of Order in Council No. 343/2024."
PART 2 - WATER SERVICE
2.1
Establishment of Water Service
2.1.1
To the extent that the City has not already established the service of water supply, the
City hereby establishes the service of supplying water to the City through the City Water
Utility and operating, constructing, maintaining and regulating the City Water Utility.
2.1.2 The City may provide the service of water supply directly to its Customers or indirectly
through another public authority, person or organization.
2.2
Operation of the City Water Utility
2.2.1 The Manager is authorized to administer and oversee the day-to-day operation of the
City Water Utility and administer and enforce this bylaw.
2.3
Application for Service Connection
BL10550 amended this section:
2.3.1
A Property owner must make application to the City to install a Service Connection to
the City Water Utility in the form prescribed for that purpose by the City.
2.3.2 At the time of making the application referred to in section 2.3.1, the Property owner
shall pay an installation fee equivalent to the estimated cost of installing the Service
Connection, as determined by the Manager.
2.3.3
After completion of the installation of the Service Connection, the actual cost of the
installation shall be determined by the Manager and any variation of more than 10% or
$500.00 whichever is greater from the fee paid under section 2.3.2, shall be refunded by
or be payable to the City, as applicable.
2.4
Construction of Service Connection
BL11212, BL12110,BL12153 & 12831 amended this section:
2.4.1 No person shall construct a Service Connection other than an employee of the City,
unless the written consent of the Manager is first obtained.
2.4.2 After a Property owner's application for a Service Connection has been approved by the
Manager and payment of the installation fee has been paid, the City shall install the
Service Connection to the Property line.
2.4.3 Each Property shall have one potable water Service Connection with one city water
meter unless additional connections, either potable or non-potable, are reviewed and
approved by the Manager.
2.4.4 Despite section 2.4.3, all of the land shown on a strata plan other than a side-by-side
duplex shall have only one Service Connection to the Potable Water System.
2.4.5
The service line extending from the property line on private property if split shall only have one
city water meter for consumption and billing purposes before the split in the service line, unless
approved by the manager.
2.5
Construction of Private Service
BL12110 amended this section:
2.5.1
A Property owner is responsible for the installation of a Private Service, at the owner's
cost.
2.5.2 Pipes for a Private Service greater than 50 mm in diameter shall be disinfected in
accordance with the City's Subdivision, Development and Servicing Bylaw No. 7900 prior
to the City turning water on to supply the Private Service.
2.6
Utility Billing Account
2.6.1 Any person who obtains water from the City's Water Utility must have a Utility Billing
Account with the City. Any person who applies for a Building Permit on a vacant lot must
establish a Utility Billing Account with the City.
2.7
Turn On of Water Supply
BL11212, BL12110 and BL12153 amended this section:
2.7.1
Applications for turning on the supply of water from the City Water Utility shall be made
in the form prescribed for that purpose to the Manager and shall be accompanied by the
fee set out in Schedule "B" of this bylaw.
2.7.2
Any person who applies to the City to turn the supply of water from the City Water Utility
on for any new building shall provide to the Manager:
a)
confirmation that a plumbing permit has been obtained from the City;
b)
confirmation that the Private Service was satisfactorily tested, inspected and
approved by the City including satisfactorily inspected by the City for connections
and Cross Connections under section 4.2.5 of this bylaw; and
c)
any other information the Manager may reasonably require.
2.7.3
Irrigation Service Connections will be controlled by the utility and turned on prior to May
1 and turned off after September 30 of each year.
2.7.4
Property owners of Agricultural Services that have requested either an earlier turn on or
late turn off outside the normal turn on/off schedule as determined by the Manager are
responsible for the protection of that service from freezing or any other damage at the
customer's cost.
2.8
Maintenance of On-site Works
BL12110 and BL12153 amended this section:
2.8.1 Every Property owner shall keep all pipes, valves and other fixtures on their Property in
good order and repair and protected from frost at their own expense, and when any
premises is vacated the shut off valve on the inside wall of the premises shall be turned
off by the departing Property owner.
2.9 General Authority on Water Use for City Water Utility
BL11212 and BL12110 amended this section:
2.9.1 The Manager may at such times and for such length of time as is considered necessary
or advisable by him or her, restrict or prohibit irrigation, yard and garden sprinklering, car
washing and private pool filling to reduce water usage when the Manager considers
water to be in short supply and every Customer shall abide by such restriction or
prohibition.
2.9.2 The City may from time to time impose restrictions on water use, or change or revoke
such restrictions, and in doing so may make the restrictions applicable at specified times
or on specified days and may differentiate between classes of Customers or areas of the
City.
2.10
Repairs of City Water Utility
BL12577 added 2.10.2:
2.10.1 The Manager may at times and for such length of time considered necessary by him or
her restrict or prohibit water use for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, renovating,
disinfecting or otherwise operating the City Water Utility.
2.10.2 Damage caused to City Water infrastructure such as hydrants, valves and meter pits in
easements by any person may be repaired at cost by City crews and applied to the
property owner's City Water Utility Bill.
PART 3 - WATER METERS
3.1
Installation of Water Meters
BL11212 and BL 12110 amended this section:
3.1.1
A Water Meter shall be installed on each Service Connection that receives the supply of
water from the City Water Utility.
3.1.2
Despite section 3.1.1, only one Water Meter shall be installed for all of the land shown on
a strata plan that receives the supply of water from the City Water Utility from the same
Service Connection.
3.1.3
[deleted]
3.1.4
Every Water Meter shall be installed by the City.
3.1.5
A Property owner is responsible for the installation of a Water Meter Setting and the
location in which the Water Meter Setting is housed.
3.1.6
Every Water Meter Setting and Water Meter Pit shall be installed in accordance with the
City's Plumbing Regulation Bylaw No. 5968 and Subdivision Servicing and Development
Bylaw No. 7900.
3.2
Ownership of Water Meter
BL11212 amended this section:
3.2.1
All Water Meters shall be provided by the City and remain the Property of the City.
3.3
Location of Water Meters
3.3.1
Water Meters must be located in a building as close as possible to the entrance point of
the Private Service into the building unless otherwise approved by the Manager.
3.3.2
If a Water Meter is not located within a building, the owner of the Property must house
the Water Meter in a Water Meter Pit in a location approved by the Manager.
3.4
No Upstream Drain
3.4.1
No drain valve, water bypass, branch line or any other type of fixture through which
water may be taken shall be located upstream of a Water Meter.
3.5
Type of Water Meter
3.5.1
The Manager may determine and specify the type and size of Water Meters for each type
of Property and use, considering the Manager's estimate of water consumption and
other factors considered relevant by the Manager.
3.6
Rental Fee for Water Meter
3.6.1
Where a Water Meter is installed, the Property owner shall pay the rental fee set out in
Schedule "B" to this bylaw for the Water Meter at the time of application for the supply
of water by the City Water Utility.
3.7
Authority to Repair and Maintain Water Meter
3.7.1
The City has the authority to inspect, maintain, repair, replace and read Water Meters.
3.8
Access to Water Meter
3.8.1
A Property owner must, at all reasonable times, provide adequate, convenient, and
unobstructed access to the City for inspecting, repairing, maintaining, replacing and
reading the Water Meter.
3.9
Protection and Damage to Water Meter
3.9.1
A Property owner must provide adequate protection for the Water Meter against
freezing, heat and other severe conditions that might damage the Water Meter.
3.9.2 If a Water Meter installed on a Property is destroyed, lost or damaged in any way, the
Property owner shall pay the costs of repairs to or replacement of the Water Meter.
3.10
Activation
3.10.1 The service of water supply to a Property from the City Water Utility shall not be
activated until a Utility Billing Account has been established.
3.11
Removal of Water Meter
3.11.1 No person shall remove or in any way disturb a Water Meter except under the direction
of the Manager.
3.11.2 Upon removal of the Water Meter, the Water Meter shall be returned to the City.
3.12
Irregularity of Water Meter
3.12.1 If any breakage, stoppage or other irregularity in a Water Meter is observed by a Property
owner, the Property owner shall notify the Manager immediately.
3.13
Water Meter Testing
3.13.1 If a Property owner questions the accuracy of the record of a Water Meter, the Property
owner may make a written request to the City and upon receipt of the Meter Testing Fee
specified in Schedule "B", the City shall remove and test the Water Meter.
3.13.2 If the test performed under section 3.13.1 discloses an error in favour of the Property
owner, the Customer's account will be adjusted by the amount of the inaccuracy for a
period not exceeding 6 months and the City will return the Meter Testing Fee.
BL12110 amended Part 4 title.
PART 4 - WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AND WATER CONSERVATION
4.1
Cross Connections
BL11774 and BL12110 amended this section:
4.1.1
No person shall connect, cause to be connected or allow to remain connected any pipe,
fixture, fitting, container, appliance or Cross Connection, in a manner which, under any
circumstances, could cause or allow any part of the City Water Utility to become
contaminated.
4.1.2 A Property owner must, at all reasonable times, provide adequate, convenient, and
unobstructed access to the City for the purpose of inspecting the Private Service and any
plumbing system and fixtures on the Property to identify any Cross Connections.
4.1.3
If the Manager determines that a connection or a Cross Connection exists in the Private
Service which has the potential of contaminating the City Water Utility, the Manager
may give written notice to the Property owner to correct the connection or Cross
Connection or install an Approved Backflow Preventer at the expense of the Property
owner within a specified time period.
4.1.4 Where the Manager determines that a connection or Cross Connection prohibited by this
bylaw is an immediate risk to the City Water Utility or any person, or if a Property owner
fails to correct any connection or Cross Connection as required by this bylaw, the
Manager may order and undertake at the expense of the Property owner the
disconnection of the City Water Utility to the Property without notice until such time as
the connection or Cross Connection is corrected.
4.1.5
Any Property that is connected to the City Water Utility and has an alternate water
source shall, unless otherwise approved by the Manager, require an Approved Backflow
Preventer to be installed at the expense of the Property owner.
4.2
Installation and Inspection of Approved Backflow Preventer
4.2.1 Every Private Service that is connected to the City Water Utility that is required under
this Bylaw to have an Approved Backflow Preventer installed shall have the Approved
Backflow Preventer installed in accordance with the B.C. Building Code.
4.2.2 Every Property owner shall, upon the installation of an Approved Backflow Preventer and
annually thereafter, or more often as required by the Manager, have the Approved
Backflow Preventer inspected and tested by a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester.
The results of all inspections and testing shall be submitted to the Manager within 30
days of the Manager requesting the Property owner to do so.
4.2.3 If any irregularity or malfunction in an Approved Backflow Preventer is observed by a
Property owner, the Property owner shall repair or replace the Approved Backflow
Preventer immediately.
4.2.4 The Property owner must display a tag in the form prescribed by the City for that purpose
on the Approved Backflow Preventer showing when the Approved Backflow Preventer
was last inspected and tested by a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester.
4.2.5 The City will not activate the supply of water from the City's Water Utility to a Property
until the Private Service and any plumbing system and fixtures on the Property has been
inspected by the City for connections and Cross Connections prohibited by this bylaw
and the Private Service and any plumbing system and fixtures on the Property is found
to be in compliance with this bylaw.
BL12577 amended this section title:
4.3
Construction and Other Approved Water Uses
BL11212 and BL12110 amended this section:
4.3.1
Any hydrant used for purposes other than fire protection or suppression shall require a
Hydrant Use Permit in the form prescribed for that purpose and a fee paid in the amount
set out in Schedule "B".
4.3.2 The Manager may issue a Hydrant Use Permit for the purposes of:
a)
construction road compaction;
b)
construction dust control;
c)
construction water main testing;
d)
utility line flushing;
e)
wellpoint dewatering installation;
f)
road sweeping;
g)
water tanker truck filling;
h)
flow testing; or
i)
special events.
BL12577 amended this section:
4.3.3
The Manager may remove or refuse to issue a Hydrant Use Permit or a Bulk Filling Station
application where the use may result in risk to the City Water Utility.
a)
Upon application to the City, a person may apply for an account from the City
to use the Bulk Water Filling Stations. The rates and charges for use of water
from the Bulk Water Filling Stations shall be as set out in Schedule "A" to this
bylaw.
b)
Bulk water is non-potable and not intended for drinking water.
4.3.4 The Manager in issuing a Hydrant Use Permit may impose terms and conditions
regarding the use of the hydrant as follows:
a)
the location of the fire hydrant that may be used;
b)
the type of fire hydrant that may be used;
c)
the dates and time when the fire hydrant may be used;
d)
the type of Approved Backflow Preventer required;
e)
precautions to be taken in connecting to and using the fire hydrant; and
f)
the volume and or flow rate of water that may be used.
4.3.5
An Approved Backflow Preventer must be installed by the City prior to any connection
to a hydrant pursuant to a Hydrant Use Permit.
BL12577 amended this section:
4.3.6 No person shall operate any hydrant or use water drawn from any hydrant pursuant to a
Hydrant Use Permit, otherwise than in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Hydrant Use Permit. Water from hydrants is considered non-potable and is not suitable
for drinking water use.
4.3.7
At any time the Manager may cancel or suspend a Hydrant Use Permit issued pursuant
to this Bylaw:
a)
if the Manager considers that the use of the hydrant may result in a risk to the
City Water Utility; or
b)
if the Hydrant Use Permit holder fails to comply with the provisions of this Bylaw
or the terms and conditions of the Hydrant Use Permit.
4.4
Landscape Water Conservation Report and Irrigation Controller Requirements
BL11212 and BL12110 amended this section:
4.4.1 No Property owner shall install or operate an outdoor landscape irrigation system, in
such a manner that the Estimated Landscape Water Use for the outdoor landscape area
exceeds the Landscape Water Budget as calculated in accordance with Schedule "C" of
this bylaw.
4.4.2 A Property owner must make application to the City to install any new or Renovated
Landscape Irrigation System.
4.4.3 Any Property owner who applies to the City to install an outdoor landscape irrigation
system shall provide for approval to the Manager a Landscape Water Conservation
Report, which shall be generally in the form set out in Schedule "C" of this bylaw. The
Landscape Water Conservation Report shall include a completed Landscape Water
Conservation Checklist of basic landscape and irrigation design and installation
standards, and shall set out the calculations for the Estimated Landscape Water Use and
the Landscape Water Budget of the proposed outdoor landscape irrigation system in
accordance with Schedule "C" of this bylaw.
4.4.4 The Manager may refuse to approve the installation of an outdoor landscape irrigation
system if the calculations in the Landscape Water Conservation Report show that the
Estimated Landscape Water Use exceeds the Landscape Water Budget, or if the
Landscape Water Conservation Checklist is not satisfactory. The Manager may accept a
Landscape Water Conservation Report in a form alternate to Schedule C, provided that
the Report calculates to the satisfaction of the Manager a minimum 15% reduction in
estimated landscape water use compared to pre-renovation conditions.
4.4.5 The requirements in section 4.4.1 to 4.4.4 shall not apply to:
a)
An outdoor landscape irrigation system on Agricultural properties where
the water being supplied is necessary in order to conduct farm use.
b) [deleted]
c)
An outdoor landscape irrigation system serving a landscape area not
greater than 100 square metres.
d) An outdoor landscape Irrigation System on school properties.
e) An outdoor landscape Irrigation System on a golf course.
4.4.6 No Property owner shall cause or permit water resulting from an Irrigation System to
flow wastefully on to non-landscape areas, walks, roadways or structures.
4.4.7
No Property owner shall install an outdoor Irrigation System without an irrigation master
shut-off valve located outside the building accessible to the City.
4.4.8 Every irrigation master shut off valve that is required under this bylaw when closed shall
stop the supply of water from the City Water Utility to the outdoor Irrigation System and
shall be capable of being closed by the City.
4.4.9 No Property owner required to submit a Landscape Water Conservation Report under
section 4.4 of this bylaw shall cause or permit an automatic landscape irrigation system
to operate contrary to the requirements of the approved Landscape Water Conservation
Checklist.
4.4.10 No Property owner required to submit a Landscape Water Conservation Report under
section 4.4 of this bylaw shall cause or permit an automatic outdoor landscape irrigation
system to operate without an Irrigation Controller installed and operated that meets the
following minimum performance requirements:
a)
Multiple start times per program/ day;
b)
365-day calendar;
c)
Odd/ even or watering day scheduling option;
d)
Independent day scheduling options;
e)
Water budgeting/ seasonal adjustment by percentage;
f)
Rain delay;
g)
Capable of receiving sensor inputs including rain sensor, moisture sensor and/or
weather station data; and
h)
Installed and programmed according to the manufacturers specifications.
4.4.11 [deleted]
4.4.12 [deleted]
4.4.13 [deleted]
4.4.14 The Manager may order a Property owner, in writing, to repair or replace any irregularity
or malfunction in an Irrigation Controller within a specified time period.
4.4.15 [deleted]
4.4.16 [deleted]
4.4.17 [deleted]
PART 5 -PROHIBITIONS
5.1
Prohibition Against Contaminants
5.1.1
No person shall introduce to, or allow to be introduced to the City Water Utility, any
Contaminant.
5.2
Interference with City Water Utility
5.2.1
No person shall, or permit any person to, tamper with, operate, damage or in any way
interfere with any valves, fire hydrants, Water Meters or other component of the City
Water Utility.
5.3
Connection to City Water Utility
BL12577 amended this section:
5.3.1
No person shall tap into or make a connection to the City Water Utility except authorized
employees of the City or others as authorized by the Manager and witnessed by City
personnel.
5.4
Sale of Water and Use of Water Off Property
5.4.1
No Property owner shall sell, dispose or otherwise give away water from the City Water
Utility for use off their Property.
5.5
Waste of Water
5.5.1
No person shall cause or permit water to be discharged from the City Water Utility for no
useful purpose.
BL12577 added this section:
5.5.2 Once discovered leaks must be scheduled to be repaired within 5 working days, or as
agreed to by the Manager. Failure to schedule the repair may result in City crews
completing the repair and costs will be applied to the customers water utility bill.
5.6
Demolition of Building
5.6.1
No person shall demolish, move, remove or substantially alter any building connected to
the City Water Utility, without first applying to the City to discontinue the water service
to that Property and paying the applicable fee set out in Schedule "B".
PART 6 - CONDITIONS
6.1
City Water Utility System Pressure
6.1.1
The City does not guarantee water pressure, continuous supply or direction of water
flow. The City reserves the right at any time, without notice, to change the operating
pressure, to shut off water or to change the direction of flow. Neither the City, its officer,
employees, nor agents shall be liable for any damage or other loss caused by changes in
water pressure, shutting off water or change in direction of flow or by reason of the water
containing sediments, deposits, or other foreign matter. 6.2
Limitation on Liability
6.2
Limitation on Liability
6.2.1 Nothing contained in this bylaw shall be construed to impose any liability on the City to
provide water to any person or Property or to provide a continuous supply of water or
water of any particular quantity or quality.
6.3
Conditions of Water Supply
BL12110 amended this section:
6.3.1
Any supply of water by the City is subject to the following conditions, in addition to other
conditions in this bylaw:
(a)
the City is not responsible for the failure of the water supply as a result of any
accident or damage to the City Water Utility;
(b)
the City is not responsible for any excessive water pressure or lack of water
pressure; and
(c)
the City is not responsible for any temporary stoppage of the water supply on
account of alterations or repairs to the City Water Utility;
BL12577 added this section:
(d)
the above conditions also apply to any source of water that may be provided to
its customers from another water purveyor;
whether such arises from the negligence of any person in the employ of the City or
another person, or through natural deterioration or obsolescence of the City Water
Utility or otherwise.
6.3.2 Water supply for Agricultural services shall be limited to a flow rate of two thousand
eight hundred (2800) litres per hour per hectare.
6.3.3
The volume of water for each hectare of Allotment for Agricultural properties shall be
6,850 cubic metres per hectare per year unless adjusted by Council in accordance with
Section 8.3.2. Water use over the designated Allotment will have Agricultural Over
Consumption Rates applied.
6.4
Shut Off of Water Supply
BL11212 and BL12110 amended this section:
6.4.1 Applications for turning the supply of water from the City Water Utility off shall be made
in the form prescribed for that purpose to the Manager and shall be accompanied by the
fee set out in Schedule "B" of this bylaw.
6.4.2 The Manager may shut off the supply of water to any Property for any or all of the
following reasons:
a)
a request to turn off or discontinue water service;
b)
a shortage of water pursuant to section 2.9.1 and section 8.3.2;
c)
maintaining, repairing, renovating, replacing, disinfecting or otherwise operating
the City's Water Utility;
d)
non-payment of water Rates and charges under this bylaw;
e)
the period of time for the Temporary Use has expired;
f)
an emergency that threatens the safety of the City's Water Utility or the public;
and
g)
winterizing an irrigation Service Connection.
6.4.3 The City may shut off the supply of water to any Property for any or all of the following
reasons:
a)
non-compliance with any provision of this bylaw; and
b)
shortage of water supply pursuant to section 2.9.
6.5
Notices of Water Shut Off
BL11212 and BL12110 amended this section:
6.5.1
[deleted]
6.5.2 Where water supply is to be shut off for reason of non-compliance with any provision of
this Bylaw the City will give the Customer affected the opportunity to make
representations to Council in respect of such non-compliance.
6.5.3
Where water supply is to be shut off for reason of a shortage of water supply pursuant to
sections 2.9.1 and 2.9.2, the City will give at least 7 days notice, but no notice will be given
where safety of life or Property is at risk.
6.5.4 Where water supply is to be shut off for maintenance, repair, renovation, replacement,
disinfection or other operation of the Water System, the Manager will give at least two
working days notice for scheduled work, but no notice will be given where safety of life,
Property or the environment is at risk.
6.5.5 Notice under section 6.4 may be given by one or more of the following:
a)
posting notice on the Property;
b)
providing notice on an invoice for the relevant Utility Billing Account; mailing
notice to the address supplied by the Customer or the address of the Property;
and
c)
telephoning the Customer which may include speaking directly with the
Customer or leaving a message at the telephone number supplied by the
Customer.
6.5.6 The City is not responsible for any notice failing to reach a Property owner or other
consumer of water prior to the shut off of water.
6.6
Non-Potable Water System
BL12110 added this section:
6.6.1 The City shall determine the size, extent and accessibility of the Non-Potable Water
System.
6.6.2 If a Property has Access to the Non-Potable System and the City will allow a Non-Potable
Service Connection, then the Agricultural rate shall only apply to the Service Connections
connected to the Non-Potable Water System. The Agricultural rate will not apply to any
potable water consumed on the property.
6.6.3 A Property's Allotment shall remain with the Property. In the case of subdivision a
Property's Allotment shall be divided between the resulting properties in proportion to
the areas of subdivision.
BL12367 added this section:
6.6.4 An Agricultural property using the Non-Potable Water System that is operated in whole or in part
as a golf course will have an Allotment based on the Farm land Area. Water consumption
exceeding the Farm Land Allotment will be charged at the Golf Course Irrigation Rate in Schedule
A.
PART 7- RATES AND CHARGES
BL12110 & BL12831 amended this section:
7.1
Water Rates
7.1.1
Every Customer shall pay to the City the applicable Rates and charges set out in Schedule
"A" to this bylaw for the supply of water from the City Water Utility. The Rates and
charges in Schedule "A" are hereby imposed and levied by the City, and all such Rates
and charges shall be payable at the office of the City on or before the due date printed
on the City Water Utility bill.
7.1.2
For land shown on a strata plan that receives the supply of water from the City Water
Utility from the same Service Connection, the City may send a single invoice covering
all Strata Lots and common property to the strata corporation. If the rate levied remains
unpaid as of December 31 of the billing year, the City may allocate the total volume of
water used among the Strata Lot owners on the basis of their unit entitlements and type
of use, and determine the charges and penalties owing by the owner of each Strata Lot.
7.2
Temporary Use
7.2.1
Upon application to the City a connection to the City Water Utility may be permitted
solely for Temporary Use for a specified period of time determined by the Manager.
7.2.2
The applicant for the Temporary Use will pay to the City the Rates and charges for such
use as set out in Schedule "A" to this bylaw.
7.2.3
Any person who applies to the City to turn the supply of water from the City Water Utility
on for a Temporary Use shall provide to the Manager:
a)
confirmation that a building permit or a plumbing permit has been obtained from
the City;
b)
confirmation that an Approved Backflow Preventer has been installed at the
junction of the Service Connection and the Approved Backflow Preventer has
been satisfactorily tested and inspected; and
c)
any other information the Manager may reasonably require.
7.2.4
Pipes for Temporary Use shall not be larger than 50 mm in diameter.
7.3
Fire Protection Use
BL11212 & BL11351 amended this section:
7.3.1
Upon application to the City, a connection to the City Water Utility may be permitted
solely for Fire Protection Use. The Property owner will pay to the City the Rates and
charges for such use as set out in Schedule "A" to this bylaw.
BL1210 deleted this section, BL12831 added this section
7.4
Agricultural Use
7.4.1
Where ever practical potable water will not be used for irrigation of agricultural land. No new
allotments of potable water for agricultural irrigation will be provided.
7.4.2
If a property within the City is zoned A1 - Agricultural and exists within the Agriculture Land
Reserve (ALR) and is irrigating land for agricultural use, the Manager may approve that use and
the billing of consumption at the Commercial Industrial rate considering there is sufficient
system capacity and the water demand will not negatively affect the water supply system.
BL12577 deleted this section:
7.5
[deleted]
7.6
Water Quality Enhancement Reserve Fund Contribution
BL11924 and BL12110 amended this section:
7.6.1
Every Customer shall pay to the City the applicable charges set out in Schedule "A" to
this bylaw to be placed in the Water Quality Enhancement Reserve Fund.
BL1210 deleted this section:
7.7
[deleted]
BL11022 deleted Section 7.8 and Section 7.9.
PART 8 - WATER USE RESTRICTION STAGES
BL11212 replaced PART 8 and PART 9 and renumbered subsequent PARTS
8.1
Declaration of Restriction Stages
BL12110 amended this section:
8.1.1
All persons must comply with the water use restrictions contained in Schedule E - City of
Kelowna Water Use Restrictions Stages.
8.1.2 The water use restriction "Normal," as described in Schedule E - City of Kelowna Water
Use Restrictions Stages is the default water restriction in place at all times, unless a water
use Restrictions Stage is declared activated in accordance with this bylaw.
8.1.3
The Manager or Council may declare that the City has activated a Restrictions Stage 1
through 4 as contained in Schedule E - City of Kelowna Water Use Restriction Stages.
8.1.4 If the Manager or Council makes a declaration under subsection 8.1.3, the Restrictions
Stage described in the declaration comes into force in the City twenty four (24) hours
after the Manager or Council makes a Public Announcement of the declaration.
8.1.5
When a Restriction Stage comes into force under this section, any Restriction Stage that
was in force, if any, ceases to be in force.
8.2
Time Limit for Water Use Restrictions
8.2.1 No Restriction Stage remains in force after October 31st of any year, unless the Manager
makes a declaration under this section.
8.2.2 At any time before or after October 31st of any year, the Manger may declare that
notwithstanding subsection 8.2.1, a Restriction Stage will remain in force or come into
force after October 31st.
BL12110 added this section:
8.3
Adjustment of Allotment
8.3.1
The City will set the annual Allotment for Agricultural Customers.
8.3.2 If there is anticipated to be a shortage of supply Council:
(a)
may declare a reduction in the Allotment for a calendar year; and
(b)
may declare that Customers cannot exceed their Allotment and may Shut Off
water services in the event that Customers exceed their Allotment.
8.3.3
A Customer may request a reduction in Allotment for a Property and, if granted by the
Manager, the annual Allotment Fee will be adjusted accordingly with no other rebates or
refunds available for the reduction. A reduction in Allotment will be permanent and shall
allow the Allotment to be made available for other Properties.
PART 9 - PERMITS
9.1
Permits
BL12110 amended this section:
9.1.1
A Customer may apply to the Manager for a permit authorizing the person to water when
Stage 1 Restrictions or Stage 2 Restrictions are in force if the person has installed a new
lawn, either by placing sod or turf or by seeding.
9.1.2 An application for a permit must be accompanied by supporting documents, as required
by the Manager.
9.1.3
The Manager, upon being satisfied that an applicant qualifies under subsection 9.1.1 and
has complied with subsection 9.1.2, may issue a permit to the applicant and include
terms and conditions in respect to the permit.
9.1.4 Notwithstanding Stage 1 Restrictions or Stage 2 Restrictions, the holder of a valid permit
is authorized to water in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit.
9.1.5
A permit does not exempt the permit holder from Stage 3 Restrictions or Stage 4
Restrictions.
9.1.6 A permit must be affixed to a post facing the street servicing the property, beside the
principal driveway or if there is no driveway, in a visible location in the front yard of the
property.
PART 10 - GENERAL
10.1
Inspection
10.1.1 The Manager and any bylaw enforcement officer may enter on any Property at any
reasonable time for the purpose of inspecting and ascertaining whether the regulations
and requirements of this bylaw are being observed.
10.1.2 No person shall obstruct or interfere with the Manager or any bylaw enforcement officer
in the performance of his or her duties or the exercise of his or her powers under this
bylaw.
10.2
Offence and Penalties
BL11212 amended this section:
10.2.1 Every Person who violates any provisions of this bylaw or who suffers or permits any act
or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this bylaw
or who neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of the
provisions of this bylaw, or who does any act which constitutes an offence against the
bylaw is guilty of an offence against this bylaw and liable to the penalties hereby
imposed. Each day that the violation continues to exist, shall constitute a separate
offence.
10.2.2 Every Person who commits an offence against this bylaw is liable on conviction, to a fine
of up to $10,000.00, or liable to a term of incarceration for a period of not more than 90
days, or both. Any penalty imposed pursuant to this bylaw shall be in addition to, and not
in substitution for, any other penalty or remedy imposed pursuant to any other
applicable statute, law or legislation.
10.3
Severability
10.3.1 If any portion of this bylaw is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this bylaw.
10.4
Repeal
10.4.1 City of Kelowna Water Regulation Bylaw, 1960, No. 2173, and all amendments thereto,
are hereby repealed.
Read a first, second and third time by the Municipal Council this 28th day of March, 2011.
Adopted by the Municipal Council of the City 4th day of April, 2011.
"Sharon Shepherd"
Mayor
"Stephen Fleming"
City Clerk
BL10550, BL10660, BL10928, BL11057, BL11212, BL11351, BL11774, BL11924 & BL12831 amended Schedule "A" and
BL12110, BL12153, BL12281, 12367 & 12577 replaced Schedule "A" entirely:
Schedule "A"
1. Meter Fees and Consumption Rates
Meter Size
2025
2026
2027
15 mm (5/8")
$37.01
$39.23
$41.58
20 mm (3/4")
$37.01
$39.23
$41.58
25 mm (1")
$58.13
$61.62
$65.31
37 mm (1 ½")
$87.06
$92.28
$97.82
50 mm (2")
$140.29
$148.71
$157.63
75 mm (3")
$459.54
$487.11
$516.34
100 mm (4")
$627.04
$664.66
$704.54
150 mm (6")
$1,059.24
$1,122.79
$1,190.16
200 mm (8")
$1.395.51
$1,479.24
$1,568.00
Plus a consumption charge per cubic metre - consumed bi-monthly according to the following table:
Quantity Used
2025
2026
2027
First 60 cubic metres
$0.63
$0.67
$0.71
Next 100 cubic metres
$0.85
$0.90
$0.96
Next 90 cubic metres
$1.29
$1.37
$1.45
Balance of cubic metres (Except properties over
1 acre in size in the southeast Kelowna service
area)
$2.57
$2.72
$2.89
Balance of cubic metres: properties over 1 acre
in size in the southeast Kelowna service area
$2.57
$2.72
$2.89
Multi-Family Residential Properties - 3 or more
dwelling units on a single property
$0.63
$0.67
$0.71
Mixed Use properties
$0.72
$0.76
$0.81
Commercial, Industrial and Institutional
$0.73
$0.77
$0.82
Park Use
$0.55
$0.58
$0.62
2. Beaver Lake Industrial Area Properties
The transition period was completed in 2023 and the Beaver Lake Industrial rates are equal to
other City of Kelowna rates.
3. Agricultural Properties
3.1
Agricultural Properties shall pay the following:
Units / Comments
2025
2026
2027
Annual Allotment Fee:
Billed Annually at year
end
Per Hectare
Per Acre
$374.06
$151.49
$396.50
$160.58
$420.29
$170.21
Agricultural
Over
Consumption Rates for
water
use
over
the
designated Allotment:
Tier A - 0-19.99% over
annual Allotment
per cubic metre
$0.38
$0.40
$0.43
Tier B - 20-49.99%
over annual Allotment
per cubic metre
$0.68
$0.68
$0.68
Tier C - Over 50% over
annual Allotment
per cubic metre
$1.12
$1.12
$1.12
a. Agricultural Customers with only one Service Connection that do not have Access to the
Non-Potable System will pay a bi-monthly fee as follows:
b.
Ag Properties with no
Access to Non-Potable
water
2025
2026
2027
$79.11
$83.86
$88.89
The bi-monthly charges will also include a fixed meter fee and the Water Quality
Enhancement Fee and an assumed consumption of 40 cubic metres bi monthly.
c.
Agricultural Customers with multiple Service Connections that do not have Access to the
Non-Potable System will pay the fees in Section 1 and Section 4 for each Service
Connection serving one or more Residential Units in spite of Section 1a.
3.2
Properties that achieve Farm Class Status as defined by BC Assessment are eligible to
request of the Manager that the Agricultural rates in Section 3.1 be applied for the year
of development prior to achieving farm status.
4.
Water Quality Enhancement Reserve Fund Contribution
All properties, excluding Agricultural properties that do not have Access to the Non-Potable
System, and Park Use properties, shall pay the following bi-monthly flat rate charge for each
Potable Water System Service Connection based on Water Meter size as follows:
Meter Size
2025
2026
2027
15 mm (5/8")
$19.94
$21.14
$22.40
20 mm (3/4")
$19.94
$21.14
$22.04
25 mm (1")
$40.99
$43.45
$46.06
37 mm (1 ½")
$90.43
$95.86
$101.61
50 mm (2")
$146.36
$155.14
$164.45
75 mm (3")
$342.84
$363.41
$385.22
100 mm (4")
$468.15
$496.24
$526.01
150 mm (6")
$790.70
$838.14
$888.43
200 mm (8")
$1041.71
$1104.21
$1170.47
5. Non-Potable Services
Customers using the Non-Potable Water System shall pay the following rates for each service
Connection:
Consumption rate - per cubic metre
Customer Type
2025
2026
2027
Golf Course Irrigation Rate
$0.21
$0.22
$0.24
All other customers
$0.38
$0.40
$0.43
6. Fire Protection Use
For Fire Protection Use, use a bi-monthly flat rate charge as follows:
Fire Protection Use
2025
2026
2027
Bi Monthly
$80.00
$85.00
$90.00
7. Bulk Water Filling Station Use
For Bulk Water Filling Stations, the consumption charge is as follows:
Bulk Fill Rate
2025
2026
2027
Per cubic metre
$1.21
$1.28
$1.36
8. Temporary Use
For Temporary Use of water during construction. The following rates and charges will apply
beginning two months after approval of each New Construction Building Permit and end upon
the first of either the installation of the Water Meter or the project is deemed substantially
complete as defined by the British Columbia Builder's Lien Act on:
2025
2026
2027
Single
Family
Flat
Rate
$54.15
$57.40
$60.84
Non Residential
$144.43
$153.10
$162.28
Multi Family
$144.53
$153.10
$162.68
For Projects deemed to be complete as defined above and that do not have a Water Meter, then
rates will be twenty (20) times the applicable Temporary Use rate.
9. Manual Read fee
Properties that choose to have their meter read manually, where the option to have the meter
read remotely has been provided or requested by the City, shall pay the following fees:
2025
2026
2027
Bi Monthly
$44.94
$44.94
$44.94
These customers acknowledge that in choosing to have their meters read manually there will be
no adjustment for the cost of water lost because of a water leak on their property.
10. [deleted]
BL10660, BL11022, BL11173, BL11351, BL11774 & 12004 amended Schedule "B" and BL12110,BL12281 & BL12577 replaced Schedule
"B" entirely:
SCHEDULE "B"
Water Meter Fees and Service Charges
1. Water Meter Fees
Customers shall pay a Water Meter Fee at the time of application for water service as follows:
Meter Size
2025
2026
2027
20 mm -3/4" (commercial)
$635.97
$674.13
$714.58
25 mm -1" (commercial)
$746.64
$791.44
$838.92
37 mm -1 ½" (commercial)
$2,402.52
$2,546.67
$2,699.47
50 mm -2" (commercial)
$2,660.85
$2,820.50
$2,989.73
75 mm -3" (commercial)
$3,652.93
$3,872.11
$4,104.43
100 mm -4" (commercial)
$5,359.15
$5,680.70
$6,021.54
150 m -6" (commercial)
$9,708.33
$10,290.83
$10,908.28
100 mm -4" Fire Line
$13,286.32
$14,083.504
$14,928.51
150 m -6" Fire Line
$18,895.44
$20,029.17
$21,230.92
200 mm -8" Fire Line
$26,735.02
$28,339.12
$30,039.47
The Water Meter Fee for commercial meters includes the following components as applicable to each
meter setting: specified meter, companion flanges, strainer, gaskets, bolts, remote reading device and
connecting cable all supplied and owned by the City.
The Water Meter Fee for commercial meters does not include the following: master control valve on
service inlet and meter isolation valve downstream of meter, pressure reducing valve(s) (PRV's), pressure
gauges, back flow prevention device and bypass piping and bypass valve all to be supplied and owned by
the Property owner.
The Water Meter Fee for residential meters includes the following: Water Meter, meter setting fittings,
installation of Water Meter within a 325 mm copper pipe run, supply of a remote reading device or
transmitter and connecting cable all of which will be supplied and owned by the City.
2. Service Fees
Customers will pay and will be invoiced on their City Water Utility bills for the following service fees: Both
the transfer and water turn-on charge will apply if water is turned on and a new account is established.
The Shut-Off and Turn-On fees will apply to the Non-Potable Irrigation supply for each irrigation service
connection provided to the customer for requests outside of the normal start up or shut down period
identified by the manager and communicated to the customers.
Regular office hours shall mean the regular operating hours of the City's Water Utility Services Branch.
2025
2026
2027
Water Disconnect
Missed Appointment by Contractor
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Emergency Water Disconnect
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
Meter Testing Fee
$50.00
$150.00
$150.00
3. Hydrant Use Permit Fee
The fee for each Hydrant Use Permit shall be as follows:
2025
2026
2027
Hydrant Use Flat Fee
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
Daily Use Fee
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
The fee for a Hydrant Use Permit shall include the costs of providing, installing and removing Approved
Backflow Preventer.
4. Water Meter Pit Fee
Where permitted or directed by the Manager the fee for the City to supply and install a residential water
meter pit for a service size 1 inch or less shall be as follows:
2025
2026
2027
Water Meter Pit
$4,500.00
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
BL11212 amended schedule "C":
SCHEDULE "C"
Landscape Water Conservation Report Requirements
Schedule C provides the scope of information that is required in applications for new or renovated irrigation
systems in the City of Kelowna Water Utility area. Applicants are required to submit three components for review
and approval by the City:
1. Project and Applicant Identification
2. Landscape Water Conservation Checklist
3. Landscape Water Conservation Calculation Table
Project and Applicant Identification
Applicants shall provide a project name that clearly distinguishes the project from others in the City. City staff may
assign an application number in addition to this project name.
Applicants may be the Property owner or an agent appointed by the Property owner with authority to commit the
Owner to meet the requirements of the bylaw. Applicants shall provide their contact information and be available
to liaise with the City throughout the design and landscape construction period.
Landscape Water Conservation Checklist
Applicants shall complete the attached Landscape Water Conservation Checklist to identify and confirm that the
project will conform to City Standards and Bylaws. Applicants should use the Notes section to explain unchecked
clauses. The City may require additional information or refuse permit approval based on its review of the
application checklist completion and comments.
Landscape Water Conservation Calculation Table
Applicants shall complete a Landscape Water Conservation Calculation Table. Applicants may choose from one of
two methods: the Spreadsheet Method or the Manual Method.
Spreadsheet Method: A Landscape Water Conservation Calculation Spreadsheet can be found on the City of
Kelowna website within the Water Smart section or will be made available from City staff to allow the applicant to
enter project information which will enable the spreadsheet to calculate the Landscape Water Budget (WB), the
Estimated Landscape Water Use (WU), and the difference between them.
The Landscape Water Conservation Calculation Spreadsheet embeds the formulas shown in this Schedule C, and
is available in MS Excel format, separately.
Manual Method: Using the attached Landscape Water Conservation Calculation Table as a model, applicants may
manually fill in and calculate the Landscape Water Budget (WB), the Estimated Landscape Water Use (WU), and
the difference between them.
In both cases the applicant needs to design and supply the areas of various landscape treatments and the
cumulative total landscape area of the project. Projects below the minimum area stipulated in the Water
Regulation Bylaw do not require an application or permit.
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to create a calculation and installed system that meets the requirements of
the Water Regulation Bylaw, including that the Landscape Water Budget (WB) must exceed the Estimated
Landscape Water Use (WU) for the system design, installation and operation.
Project and Applicant Identification
Owner
Contractor co. name
Project
address
Contractor
contact
name
City
Kelowna
Contractor phone #
Owner
phone #
Contractor email
Owner
email
Province
Postal Code:
Preferred contact
Owner
Contractor
Landscape Water Conservation Checklist
The Applicant in submitting this application, has adhered to:
Applicable electrical standards, plumbing standards, and backflow prevention standards.
Bylaw 7900 Schedule 4 and 5
Requirements of Water Regulation Bylaw
Where an exemption is required (e.g. golf course or large playing field) contact the City's Water Smart
program directly.
Note that checklists for selecting an irrigation contractor are available through IIABC or via the web link
below:
https://www.irrigationbc.com/page/selecting-a-contractor
Applicant Notes on the Landscape Water Conservation Checklist
Signature:
Date:
Landscape Water Conservation Calculation Table
Project Name/Address:
Applicant Name:
Step 1: Measure Total Landscape Area (LA)
Insert area of site that will absorb
water:
sq.m.
Note: INCLUDE BOULEVARD, and proposed lawn, plants, mulch, PERVIOUS decks. Do not include building
areas, driveways, patios, decks or walks unless pervious.
Calculate Estimated Water Use (WU) for each Landscape Treatment WU = (ETo of 1000)(( PF x
HA/IE))/1000 see Page4
Step 2: Divide Into Landscape Treatments
Plant
Factor
Irr
Efficiency
Hydrozone
Area (sq.m.)
%
of
Total
LA
Estimated
Water
Use
(cu.m.)
Note: each of the areas below are a
'HYDROZONE'
(PF)
(IE)
(HA)
(WU)
U
d P
i
A
(
i
i
i
)
Unwatered pervious mulch (e.g. stone, bark or
sand)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Unwatered pervious deck (e.g. spaced wood
deck)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Unwatered pervious paving (e.g. AquaPave,
Rima Pave)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Unwatered
naturalized
meadow
(e.g.
wildflowers)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Unwatered naturalized area (e.g. existing
natural area)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Other unwatered pervious area Specify:
N/A
N/A
N/A
Water Feature (use recirculating water)
1
1
Watered Planting Beds (shrubs or groundcover)
Low water use plants, high efficiency irrigation 0.3
0.9
Low water use plants, moderate efficiency
irrigation
0.3
0.7
Moderate water use plants, high efficiency
irrigation
0.5
0.9
Moderate
water
use
plants,
moderate
efficiency irrigation
0.5
0.7
High water use plants, high efficiency
irrigation
0.7
0.9
High water use plants, moderate efficiency
irrigation
0.7
0.7
Mown lawn, moderate efficiency irrigation
1
0.7
Special Landscape Areas (SLA)
Vegetable garden, high efficiency irrigation
1
0.9
Vegetable
garden,
moderate
efficiency
irrigation
1
0.7
Sports or playground Lawn, Commercial
application, moderate efficiency irrigation
1
0.7
Areas where non-potable water supplements
irrigation
0.3
1
Totals
= Total LA
=100%
=Total
WU
Special Landscape Area (SLA) Subtotal
Landscape Water Conservation Calculation Table (cont'd)
Project Name:
Applicant Name:
Step 3: Calculate & Compare Water Budget to Estimated Water Use
Note: For Evapotranspiration (ETo) in Kelowna allow 800 mm/yr
Calculate Landscape Water Budget (WB)
WB = ETo[(1.0 x Total LA) + (0.3 x Subtotal
SLA)]/1000
Show Calculations
Total WB
(cu.m./yr)
Calculate Estimated Landscape Water Use (WU)
WU = ETo( PF x HA/IE)/1000
Calculate for each Landscape Type on Page 3,
then sum into Total WU
Total WU
(cu.m./yr)
Subtract Estimated Landscape Water Use from
Landscape Water Budget (WB - WU)
Result Must be greater than 0
Adjust landscape areas or planting/irrigation
type to suit.
Notes
Difference
(cu.m./yr)
Signature:____________________________________
Date:_______________________________
Landscape Water Budget (WB)
The project's Landscape Water Budget shall be calculated using this equation:
WB = ETo[(1.0 x LA) +( 0.3 x SLA)] /1000
where:
WB = Maximum Landscape Water Budget (cubic metres per year)
*ETo = Reference Evapotranspiration (use8000 millimetres per year)
1.0 = ET Adjustment Factor (ETAF)
LA = Landscaped Area includes Special Landscape Area (square metres)
SLA = Portion of the landscape area identified as Special Landscape Area (square metres)
0.3 = the additional ET Adjustment Factor for Special Landscape Area (1.3 - 1.0 = 0.3)
/1000 = divide total calculation by 1000 to convert to cubic metres/year
Estimated Landscape Water Use (WU)
The project's Estimated Water Use in the landscape is calculated using the following formula:
WU = ETo(PF x HA/IE)/1000
where:
WU = Estimated Landscape Water Use per year (cubic metres per year)
ETo = Reference Evapotranspiration (use 8000 millimetres per year PF = Plant Factor
HA = Hydrozone area [high, medium, low and no water use areas] (square metres)
IE = Irrigation efficiency (minimum 0.7)
/1000 = divide total calculation by 1000 to convert to cubic metres/year
Interpretation
Landscape area: means all of the planting areas, turf areas, pervious paving, water features and
unirrigated pervious surfaces - such as existing or planted native vegetation, spaced wood deck, stone or
organic mulch - in a landscape design plan subject to the Landscape Water Budget calculation. The
landscape area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, impervious sidewalks, impervious
driveways or parking lots, impervious decks or patios, other impervious hardscapes.
Pervious: means surfaces that allow water to soak into the underlying ground and do not create runoff
when exposed to up to the mean annual rainfall.
Impervious: means surfaces that shed water and create runoff when exposed to rainfall events of 1 mm
or greater.
Special Landscape Area (SLA): for all calculations, means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to
edible plants, areas irrigated with recycled water, and water features using recycled water, captured
rainwater, or other non-potable water source. For calculations in multiple family, park and playground
areas, but not for single family lots, Special Landscape Area may also include areas dedicated to active
play such as park lawns, sports fields, golf courses and where turf provides an intensively used playing
surface.
Water Feature: means a designed element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational
function. Water features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, spas and
swimming pools (where make-up water is supplied from the municipal potable system).
Hydrozone: means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs. A hydrozone
may be irrigated or non-irrigated.
- Unirrigated pervious paving, spaced wood deck or other pedestrian, decorative or driveway
surfacing that allows rainwater to soak into underlying ground without puddling shall be included
in total landscaped area calculations and shall be in a no water use hydrozone.
- All water feature surface areas shall be included in the high water use hydrozone.
- Individual hydrozones that mix high and low water use plants shall not be permitted.
- Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water use or moderate and high water
use may be allowed if:
o
Plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water uses and
their plant factor, or
o
If the plant factor of the higher water using plant is used for calculations.
Plant factor or plant water use factor (PF): means a factor, when multiplied by the Reference
Evapotranspiration ( ETo) that estimates the amount of water needed by plants.
Irrigation efficiency (IE): means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by
the amount of water applied. Evapotranspiration Rate: means the quantity of water evaporated from
adjacent soil plus the quantity of water transpired by plants during a specified time.
Reference evapotranspiration (ETo): means a standard measurement of environmental parameters
which affect the water use of plants. ETo is given in millimeters per day, month or year and is an estimate
of the evapotranspiration of a grass reference crop using a modified Penman Monteith equation.
BL11212 added Schedule "D":
BL12577 deleted Schedule "D":
BL12110 amended schedule "E":
Schedule E - City of Kelowna Water Use Restrictions Stages
Residential Water
Use
Restrictions*
NORMAL
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
DESCRIPTION: Represents normal (i.e.,
average) conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions focus on water use
efficiencies and drought awareness.
DESCRIPTION: Primary objective of this
stages is to inform the public of the
potential for more severe drought to
occur.
If
triggered
by
drought,
represents early drought (drier than
average) conditions for local area. Intent
is to call this stage earlier in a cycle so
that the potential to move to more
severe stages is reduced.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water
supply conditions for local area or
prolonged,
moderate,
drought
conditions are established. Water use
restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for
sustainable
supply
and
to
meet
environmental requirements.
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low
water supply conditions or severe
drought conditions for local area. Water
use
restrictions
are
necessary
to
maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage.
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain
critical supply. No spare water is
available. Represents an emergency
loss of supply during which water is
spared for consumptive and sanitary
purposes only. Fire protection may
be compromised.
Goal:
Efficient on-going Water Use practices
10% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
20% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
35% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
A
Lawn
and
Aesthetic
Garden Watering -
Manual
Sprinklers
Odd
Address
Schedule
Even
Address
Schedule
Watering allowed between 6am - 10am
and 7pm - 12am up to 3 days per week.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Watering allowed between 6am - 10am
and 7pm - 12am up to 3 days per week.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Watering allowed between 6am - 10am
and 7pm - 12am up to 2 days per week.
Tuesday & Saturday
Wednesday & Sunday
Watering allowed between 6am - 10am
and 7pm - 12am one (1) per week.
Saturday
Sunday
Use of supplied water for all forms of
aesthetic lawn and garden watering
is prohibited.
B
Lawn
and
Aesthetic
Garden Watering -
Automatic Timer
Sprinkler Systems
Odd
Address
Schedule
Watering allowed between 12am - 6am
up to 3 days per week.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Watering allowed between 12am - 6am
up to 3 days per week.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Watering allowed between 12am - 6am
up to 2 days per week.
Tuesday & Saturday
Wednesday & Sunday
Watering allowed between 12am - 6am
one (1) day per week.
Saturday
Sunday
Residential Water
Use
Restrictions*
NORMAL
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
DESCRIPTION: Represents normal (i.e.,
average) conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions focus on water use
efficiencies and drought awareness.
DESCRIPTION: Primary objective of this
stages is to inform the public of the
potential for more severe drought to
occur.
If
triggered
by
drought,
represents early drought (drier than
average) conditions for local area. Intent
is to call this stage earlier in a cycle so
that the potential to move to more
severe stages is reduced.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water
supply conditions for local area or
prolonged,
moderate,
drought
conditions are established. Water use
restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for
sustainable
supply
and
to
meet
environmental requirements.
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low
water supply conditions or severe
drought conditions for local area. Water
use
restrictions
are
necessary
to
maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage.
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain
critical supply. No spare water is
available. Represents an emergency
loss of supply during which water is
spared for consumptive and sanitary
purposes only. Fire protection may
be compromised.
Goal:
Efficient on-going Water Use practices
10% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
20% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
35% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
Even
Address
Schedule
C
Lawn
and
Aesthetic
Garden Watering -
Handheld
Sprinkling
(spring-loaded
nozzle on
hose or watering
can); Engineered
Drip Irrigation
Anytime.
Follow Stage 1 Lawn and Aesthetic
Garden Watering - Manual Sprinklers
(Line A)
Follow Stage 1 Lawn and Aesthetic
Garden Watering - Manual Sprinklers
(Line A)
Follow Stage 2 Lawn and Aesthetic
Garden Watering - Manual Sprinklers
(Line A)
D
New
(non-
established)
Lawns
and
Landscaping
Sprinkling
Follow supplier recommended watering
schedule. After installation (2 weeks for
Sod or 6 weeks for Seeded Lawns)
resume watering as per Lawn &
Aesthetic Garden Watering restrictions
for your irrigation system (Lines A-C).
City of Kelowna sprinkling permit
required. Follow supplier recommended
watering schedule. Recommended that
seeding start no later than May 31 or
after Sept. 1. After installation (2 weeks
for Sod or 6 weeks for Seeded Lawns)
resume watering as per Stage 1 Lawn &
Aesthetic Garden Watering restrictions
for your irrigation system (Lines A-C).
City of Kelowna sprinkling permit
required. Sod requires 2 week permit to
be displayed on lawn. Seeding must start
before April 30 or after Sept. 1 and
requires a 6 week permit to be displayed
on lawn. After permit period, resume
watering as per Stage 2 Lawn &
Aesthetic Garden Sprinkling restrictions
for your irrigation system (Lines A-C).
No new permits issued for seeded
lawns. Placement of sod may take place
with sprinkling permit not to exceed 2
week period. After permit period,
resume watering as per Stage 3 Lawn &
Aesthetic Garden Sprinkling restrictions
for your irrigation system (Lines A-C).
No new permits issued or renewed.
Use of water for this purpose
prohibited.
Residential Water
Use
Restrictions*
NORMAL
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
DESCRIPTION: Represents normal (i.e.,
average) conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions focus on water use
efficiencies and drought awareness.
DESCRIPTION: Primary objective of this
stages is to inform the public of the
potential for more severe drought to
occur.
If
triggered
by
drought,
represents early drought (drier than
average) conditions for local area. Intent
is to call this stage earlier in a cycle so
that the potential to move to more
severe stages is reduced.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water
supply conditions for local area or
prolonged,
moderate,
drought
conditions are established. Water use
restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for
sustainable
supply
and
to
meet
environmental requirements.
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low
water supply conditions or severe
drought conditions for local area. Water
use
restrictions
are
necessary
to
maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage.
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain
critical supply. No spare water is
available. Represents an emergency
loss of supply during which water is
spared for consumptive and sanitary
purposes only. Fire protection may
be compromised.
Goal:
Efficient on-going Water Use practices
10% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
20% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
35% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
E
Food Gardens and
Fruit
Trees/Shrubs
Follow Lawn and Aesthetic Garden
Watering restrictions, as noted above
(Lines A-C), for the irrigation system in
use.
Follow Stage 1Lawn and Aesthetic
Garden Watering restrictions (Lines A-C
above) for the irrigation system in use.
Follow Stage 1Lawn and Aesthetic
Garden Watering restrictions (Lines A-C
above) for the irrigation system in use.
Watering allowed Tuesdays & Fridays
between 6am - 10am and 7pm to 12am,
as required to maintain plant health.
Use of water for this purpose
prohibited.
F
Garden
Ponds,
Aesthetic
Fountains,
and
Water
Features
Filling and refilling is permitted on days
and times specified for Lawn & Aesthetic
Garden
Watering-Manual
Sprinkling
(Line A).
Filling and refilling is permitted on days
and times specified for Stage 1 Lawn &
Aesthetic
Garden
Watering-Manual
Sprinkling (Line A).
Filling and refilling is permitted on days
and times specified for Stage 2 Lawn &
Aesthetic
Garden
Watering-Manual
Sprinkling (Line A).
Filling and refilling with water supplied
by City of Kelowna is prohibited.
Use of water for this purpose
prohibited.
G
Pools
Filling and refilling is permitted anytime.
Filling and refilling is permitted anytime. Filling and refilling is permitted prior to
June 15. Topping up only between June
15 and August 31.
Topping up allowed once per week on
Wednesday. Filling and refilling are
prohibited.
Use of water for this purpose
prohibited.
H
Cleaning Outdoor
Surfaces
(driveways,
sidewalks, decks,
artificial
turf, patios)
Use a broom, device or hose with a
spring-loaded nozzle, or mop and
bucket.
Use a broom, device or hose with a
spring-loaded nozzle, or mop and
bucket.
Washing with spring-loaded nozzle for
health and safety purposes or to prepare
a surface
for painting
or similar
treatment. Washing for aesthetic
purposes is prohibited.
Washing with spring-loaded nozzle for
health
and
safety
reasons
only.
Washing for aesthetic purposes is
prohibited.
All forms of cleaning of outdoor
surfaces with water are prohibited
unless ordered by a regulatory
authority (i.e., WCB, public health
inspector, etc.).
I
Vehicle (boat/
automobile/ATV/
etc.)
Use a bucket with cloth or sponge with a
spring-loaded nozzle, or visit a water
wise commercial car wash.
Use a bucket with cloth or sponge with a
spring-loaded nozzle, or visit a water
wise commercial car wash.
Use a bucket with cloth or sponge with a
spring loaded nozzle, or visit a water wise
commercial car wash.
No washing or rinsing except for safety
purposes (windows, lights, licenses).
No washing or rinsing with water
except for safety purposes (windows,
lights, licenses).
Residential Water
Use
Restrictions*
NORMAL
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
DESCRIPTION: Represents normal (i.e.,
average) conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions focus on water use
efficiencies and drought awareness.
DESCRIPTION: Primary objective of this
stages is to inform the public of the
potential for more severe drought to
occur.
If
triggered
by
drought,
represents early drought (drier than
average) conditions for local area. Intent
is to call this stage earlier in a cycle so
that the potential to move to more
severe stages is reduced.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water
supply conditions for local area or
prolonged,
moderate,
drought
conditions are established. Water use
restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for
sustainable
supply
and
to
meet
environmental requirements.
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low
water supply conditions or severe
drought conditions for local area. Water
use
restrictions
are
necessary
to
maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage.
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain
critical supply. No spare water is
available. Represents an emergency
loss of supply during which water is
spared for consumptive and sanitary
purposes only. Fire protection may
be compromised.
Goal:
Efficient on-going Water Use practices
10% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
20% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
35% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
Washing
* These restrictions are for water supplied by City of Kelowna only. They do not apply to the use of reclaimed or recycled water, grey water, rainwater harvested by the customer, or any other sources of water not supplied by City
of Kelowna. Customers are encouraged to utilize rainwater for appropriate uses such as garden irrigation.
Commercial Water
Use
Restrictions**
NORMAL
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
DESCRIPTION: Represents normal (i.e.,
average) conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions focus on water use
efficiencies and drought awareness.
DESCRIPTION: Primary objective of this
stages is to inform the public of the
potential for more severe drought to
occur.
If
triggered
by
drought,
represents early drought (drier than
average) conditions for local area. Intent
is to call this stage earlier in a cycle so
that the potential to move to more
severe stages is reduced.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water
supply conditions for local area or
prolonged,
moderate,
drought
conditions are established. Water use
restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for
sustainable
supply
and
to
meet
environmental requirements.
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low
water supply conditions or severe
drought conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions are necessary to
maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage.
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain
critical supply. No spare water is
available. Represents an emergency
loss of supply during which water is
spared for consumptive and sanitary
purposes only. Fire protection may
be compromised.
Goal:
Efficient on-going Water Use practices
10% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
20% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
35% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
A Lawn, Aesthetic
Garden,
and
Plants for sale -
Manual Sprinkling
Odd
Address
Schedule
Even
Address
Schedule
Watering allowed between 6am - 10am
and 7pm - 12am up to 3 days per week.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Watering allowed between 6am - 10am
and 7pm - 12am up to 3 days per week.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Watering allowed between 6am - 10am
and 7pm - 12am up to 2 days per week.
Tuesday & Saturday
Wednesday & Sunday
Watering allowed between 6am - 10am
and 7pm - 12am one (1) per week.
Saturday
Sunday
Use of supplied water for all forms of
aesthetic lawn and garden watering
is prohibited.
B Lawn, Aesthetic
Garden,
and
Plants for sale -
Automatic Timer
Sprinkler Systems
Odd
Address
Schedule
Even
Address
Schedule
Watering allowed between 12am - 6am
up to 3 days per week.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Watering allowed between 12am - 6am
up to 3 days per week.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Watering allowed between 12am - 6am
up to 2 days per week.
Tuesday & Saturday
Wednesday & Sunday
Watering allowed between 12am - 6am
one (1) day per week.
Saturday
Sunday
C Lawn, Aesthetic
Garden,
and
Plants for sale -
Handheld
Sprinkling
Anytime
Anytime
Hand watering of potted plants can be
done any day between 6am-10am &
5pm-12am. In-ground plant watering is
allowed up to 3 days per week as per
Stage 1 Manual Sprinkling restrictions
(Line A).
Hand watering of potted plants is
allowed on Tuesday, Thursday, &
Sunday between 6am-10am & 7pm-
12am. In-ground plant watering is
allowed up to 2 days per week as per
Commercial Water
Use
Restrictions**
NORMAL
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
DESCRIPTION: Represents normal (i.e.,
average) conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions focus on water use
efficiencies and drought awareness.
DESCRIPTION: Primary objective of this
stages is to inform the public of the
potential for more severe drought to
occur.
If
triggered
by
drought,
represents early drought (drier than
average) conditions for local area. Intent
is to call this stage earlier in a cycle so
that the potential to move to more
severe stages is reduced.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water
supply conditions for local area or
prolonged,
moderate,
drought
conditions are established. Water use
restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for
sustainable
supply
and
to
meet
environmental requirements.
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low
water supply conditions or severe
drought conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions are necessary to
maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage.
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain
critical supply. No spare water is
available. Represents an emergency
loss of supply during which water is
spared for consumptive and sanitary
purposes only. Fire protection may
be compromised.
Goal:
Efficient on-going Water Use practices
10% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
20% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
35% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
(spring-loaded
nozzle on
hose or watering
can); Engineering
Drip
Irrigation
Systems
Stage 2 Manual Sprinkling restrictions
(Line A).
D
New
(non-
established)
Lawns
and
Landscaping
Sprinkling
Follow supplier recommended watering
schedule. After installation (2 weeks for
Sod or 6 weeks for Seeded Lawns)
resume watering as per Lawn &
Aesthetic Garden Watering restrictions
for your irrigation system (Lines A-C).
City of Kelowna sprinkling permit
required. Follow supplier recommended
watering schedule. Recommended that
seeding start no later than May 31 or
after Sept. 1. After installation (2 weeks
for Sod or 6 weeks for Seeded Lawns)
resume watering as per Stage 1 Lawn &
Aesthetic Garden Watering restrictions
for your irrigation system (Lines A-C).
City of Kelowna sprinkling permit
required. Sod requires 2 week permit to
be displayed on lawn. Seeding must start
before April 30 or after Sept. 1 and
requires a 6 week permit to be displayed
on lawn. After permit period, resume
watering as per Stage 2 Lawn &
Aesthetic Garden Sprinkling restrictions
for your irrigation system (Lines A-C).
No new permits issued for seeded
lawns. Placement of sod may take place
with sprinkling permit not to exceed 2
week period. After permit period,
resume watering as per Stage 3 Lawn &
Aesthetic Garden Sprinkling restrictions
for your irrigation system (Lines A-D).
No new permits issued or renewed.
Use of water for this purpose
prohibited.
E
Garden
Ponds,
Aesthetic
Fountains,
and
Water Features
Filling and refilling is permitted on days
and times specified for Lawn & Aesthetic
Garden
Watering-Manual
Sprinkling
(Line A).
Filling and refilling is permitted on days
and times specified for Stage 1 Lawn &
Aesthetic
Garden
Watering-Manual
Sprinkling (Line A).
Filling and refilling is permitted on days
and times specified for Stage 2 Lawn &
Aesthetic
Garden
Watering-Manual
Sprinkling (Line A).
Filling and refilling with water is
prohibited.
Use of water for this purpose
prohibited.
F
Pools
Filling and refilling is permitted anytime. Filling and refilling is permitted anytime. Filling and refilling is permitted prior to
June 15. Topping up only between June
15 and August 31.
Topping up allowed once per week on
Wednesday. Filling and refilling are
prohibited.
Use of water for this purpose
prohibited
G Cleaning Outdoor
Use a broom, device or hose with a
spring-loaded nozzle, or mop and
bucket.
Use a broom, device or hose with a
spring-loaded nozzle, or mop and
bucket.
Washing with spring-loaded nozzle for
health and safety purposes or to prepare
a surface
for painting
or similar
Washing with spring-loaded nozzle for
health
and
safety
reasons
only.
All forms of cleaning of outdoor
surfaces water are prohibited unless
ordered by a regulatory authority
Commercial Water
Use
Restrictions**
NORMAL
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
DESCRIPTION: Represents normal (i.e.,
average) conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions focus on water use
efficiencies and drought awareness.
DESCRIPTION: Primary objective of this
stages is to inform the public of the
potential for more severe drought to
occur.
If
triggered
by
drought,
represents early drought (drier than
average) conditions for local area. Intent
is to call this stage earlier in a cycle so
that the potential to move to more
severe stages is reduced.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water
supply conditions for local area or
prolonged,
moderate,
drought
conditions are established. Water use
restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for
sustainable
supply
and
to
meet
environmental requirements.
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low
water supply conditions or severe
drought conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions are necessary to
maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage.
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain
critical supply. No spare water is
available. Represents an emergency
loss of supply during which water is
spared for consumptive and sanitary
purposes only. Fire protection may
be compromised.
Goal:
Efficient on-going Water Use practices
10% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
20% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
35% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
Surfaces
(driveways,
sidewalks, decks,
artificial
turf, patios)
treatment. Washing for aesthetic
purposes is prohibited.
Washing for aesthetic purposes is
prohibited.
(i.e., WCB, public health inspector,
etc.).
H Vehicle (boat/
automobile/ATV/
etc.)
Washing
Use a commercial car wash or hose
equipped with spring-loaded nozzle.
Use a commercial car wash or hose
equipped with spring-loaded nozzle.
Conveyorized/automatic
car
wash
facilities should strive to be water wise as
per industry standards.
Car washes using recycled water systems
may continue to operate with no
restrictions. Conveyorized/automatic
car wash facilities should strive to be
water wise as per industry standards-
shorten wash times. Wand wash or
washing with spring-loaded nozzle is
permitted.
Spring-loaded nozzle or wand wash
permitted
for
health
and
safety
purposes only. Car washes using
recycled water systems may continue to
operate if wash times are shortened.
No washing or rinsing of vehicles and
pleasure crafts, except spot cleaning
with sponge and bucket for health
and safety reasons (windows, lights,
license plates).
I
Golf Courses
Irrigation should only occur between
7pm-10am.
Limit irrigation of Fairways to 5 times per
week and avoid irrigation between
10am-7pm.
Reduce watering of greens and tees.
Fairway watering limited to three days
per week between 7 pm and 10 am.
No watering permitted for fairways.
Minimal watering only for tees and
greens.
All forms of watering are prohibited.
J
Artificial turf and
outdoor
tracks (i.e. Bicycle,
motorcycle,
and
running tracks)
Cleaning, with a hose or sprinkler,
permitted for health and safety only.
Use spring-loaded nozzle.
Cleaning, with a hose or sprinkler,
permitted for health and safety only.
Use spring-loaded nozzle.
Cleaning, with a hose or sprinkler,
permitted for health and safety only.
Use spring-loaded nozzle.
Cleaning, with a hose or sprinkler,
permitted for health and safety only.
Use spring-loaded nozzle.
All forms of cleaning of outdoor
surfaces with are prohibited unless
ordered by a regulatory authority (i.e.
WCB, public health inspector, etc.).
* These restrictions are for water supplied by City of Kelowna Water only. They do not apply to the use of reclaimed or recycled water, grey water, rainwater harvested by the customer, or any other sources of water not supplied
by the City of Kelowna. Customers are encouraged to utilize rainwater for appropriate uses such as garden irrigation.
** These restrictions apply to all businesses supplied by the City of Kelowna. Any activity relating to irrigation, including the watering of plants for sale (nursery stock) or cemeteries, is required to adhere to the restrictions as they
apply to the type of irrigation used by the business.
Public Institutional
Water
Use
Restrictions*
NORMAL
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
DESCRIPTION: Represents normal (i.e.,
average) conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions focus on water use
efficiencies and drought awareness.
DESCRIPTION: Primary objective of this
stages is to inform the public of the
potential for more severe drought to
occur.
If
triggered
by
drought,
represents early drought (drier than
average) conditions for local area. Intent
is to call this stage earlier in a cycle so
that the potential to move to more
severe stages is reduced.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water
supply conditions for local area or
prolonged,
moderate,
drought
conditions are established. Water use
restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for
sustainable
supply
and
to
meet
environmental requirements.
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low
water supply conditions or severe
drought conditions for local area.
Water use restrictions are necessary to
maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage.
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use
restrictions
are
necessary
to
maintain critical supply. No spare
water is available. Represents an
emergency loss of supply during
which
water
is
spared
for
consumptive and sanitary purposes
only. Fire protection may be
compromised.
Goal:
Efficient on-going Water Use practices
10% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
20% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
35% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
A Municipal
parks,
sport
fields,
grassed
boulevards,
Cemeteries,
school yards.
Sufficient and efficient water use to
maintain
healthy
public
space
appropriate to its use in consultation
with the water provider. Where practical
irrigation should only occur between
7pm-10am
10% overall volume reduction consistent
with an approved drought response plan.
20% overall volume reduction consistent
with an approved drought response plan.
30%
overall
volume
reduction
consistent with an approved drought
response plan.
All forms of irrigation are prohibited.
B Maintenance,
ground
under
repair and testing
Anytime
Anytime
Avoid irrigation between 10 am - 7 pm.
Reduce maintenance to priority space
Avoid irrigation between 10 am - 7 pm.
Reduce maintenance to priority space
No ground repair or testing.
C Municipal
Water
Main
Flushing
and
Hydrant
Maintenance
No restrictions.
No restrictions.
Only for unscheduled safety or public
health reasons. No routine flushing.
Only for unscheduled safety or public
health reasons. No routine flushing.
Only for unscheduled safety or public
health reason. No routine flushing.
D Artificial Turf
Use
spring
loaded
nozzle.
No
restrictions on fields with user activated
switches.
Cleaning, with a hose or sprinkler,
permitted for health and safety only. Use
spring-loaded nozzle. No restrictions on
fields with user activated switches.
Cleaning, with a hose or sprinkler,
permitted for health and safety only. Use
spring-loaded nozzle.
Cleaning, with a hose or sprinkler,
permitted for health and safety only.
Use spring-loaded nozzle.
All forms of cleaning of outdoor
surfaces with City of Kelowna water
are prohibited unless ordered by a
regulatory authority (i.e., WCB,
public health inspector, etc.).
* These restrictions are for water supplied by City of Kelowna only. They do not apply to the use of reclaimed or recycled water, grey water, rainwater harvested by the customer, or any other sources of water not supplied by City
of Kelowna. Customers are encouraged to utilize rainwater for appropriate uses such as garden irrigation.
Agricultural Water
Use Restrictions
NORMAL
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
DESCRIPTION: Represents normal (i.e.,
average) conditions for local area. Water
use restrictions focus on water use
efficiencies and drought awareness.
DESCRIPTION: Primary objective of this
stages is to inform the public of the
potential for more severe drought to
occur.
If
triggered
by
drought,
represents early drought (drier than
average) conditions for local area. Intent
is to call this stage earlier in a cycle so
that the potential to move to more
severe stages is reduced.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water
supply conditions for local area or
prolonged,
moderate,
drought
conditions are established. Water use
restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for
sustainable
supply
and
to
meet
environmental requirements.
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low
water supply conditions or severe
drought conditions for local area. Water
use
restrictions
are
necessary
to
maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage.
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain
critical supply. No spare water is
available. Represents an emergency
loss of supply during which water is
spared for consumptive and sanitary
purposes only
Goal:
Efficient on-going Water Use practices
10% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
20% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
35% Reduction in Total and Peak Use
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
Crop Irrigation**
Maximum water use permitted per water
allotment for season.
A 10% reduction of normal annual
allotment.
Increased
monitoring
of
allotment
compliance
and
communication
to
encourage users to take voluntary
conservation measures.
A 20% reduction in total annual water
allotment.
A 35% reduction in total annual water
allotment.
Mandatory
water
restrictions.
Outdoor water use prohibited except
water for livestock and minimal
maintenance of perennial fruit trees.
* These restrictions are for water supplied by the City of Kelowna only. They do not apply to the use of reclaimed or recycled water, grey water, rainwater harvested by the customer, or any other sources of water not supplied by
the City of Kelowna.
** Typical irrigation season is April 15 - September 15. The City of Kelowna reserves the right to change turn on and turn off dates, thereby affecting irrigation season duration, based on current water supply availability and drought
forecasts. If the restriction stage is reduced during the growing season, customer allotment would be prorated based on the number of days the higher restriction level was instituted.