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The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 1 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER "Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 8627" CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE - JUNE 1, 2026 Amendment # Adoption Date Subject 8915 April 11, 2022 Update in Accordance with Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan as amended November 1, 2021 9051 July 22, 2024 Fees and Charges 9197 June 1, 2026 Water Restrictions The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 2 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER BYLAW NO. 8627 A Bylaw to regulate the consumption of water in accordance with the Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan WHEREAS the Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan is based on four key principles: 1. Recognize drinking water as a precious resource that must be conserved; 2. Maintain the environmental economic vitality and health and safety of the region to the extent possible in the face of a water shortage; 3. Optimize available water supplies and reduce water use; 4. Minimize adverse impacts to public activity and quality of life for the region's residents; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw shall be known and cited for all purposes as "Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 8627". 2. Definitions In this bylaw: "Aesthetic Cleaning" means the use of water for cleaning when it is not for a health or safety reason. "Aesthetic Water Feature" means a fountain, pond, or other water feature that primarily serves an aesthetic or acoustic noise mitigation purpose. It does not include ponds that contain fish. "Automatic Shut-off Device" means a device attached to a water hose that shuts off the supply of water automatically unless hand pressure is applied to operate the device. "Automatic Watering" means applying water using an automated water delivery system that requires only minimal human intervention or supervision and typically employs mechanical, electronic, or other components and devices, including but not limited to timers, sensors, computers, or mechanical appliances. [Bylaw 8915, April 11, 2022] "City" means the City of North Vancouver. "Commercial Cleaning Operation" means a company, partnership or person that offers commercial cleaning services, including pressure washing, window cleaning and other similar building cleaning services, to the public for a fee. "Commercial vehicle washing" means vehicle washing services offered to the public for a fee, but excludes car dealerships, fleet vehicle washing facilities, and charity car washes. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Metro Vancouver. The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 3 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED "Delegate" means a person with the delegated power of "Approval of Water management plans" in Table 17, Column A of the Delegation Bylaw. [Bylaw 9197, June 1, 2026] "Delegation Bylaw" means the "Delegation Bylaw, 2026, No. 9157" as amended or replaced from time to time. [Bylaw 9197, June 1, 2026] "Drip Irrigation" means an irrigation system that delivers water directly to the root zone of the plant at a low flow rate through individual emission points (emitters) using droplets of water and excludes sprinkler irrigation systems, micro-spray systems, misting systems, and soaker hoses. "Edible Plant" means a plant grown for the purpose of human consumption. "Golf Course" means the greens, tee areas, and fairways that are designed and maintained as playing surfaces for golf, but does not include rough areas or lawns that are not maintained as playing surfaces. "Impermeable Surface" means a material added to the surface of the ground, or on the exterior of a building or structure that is impermeable to water, including but not limited to glass, wood, concrete, asphalt, paving stones and other similar materials. "Lawn" means a cultivated area surrounding or adjacent to a building that is covered by grass, turf, or a ground cover plant such as clover, including areas such as boulevards, parks, school yards and cemeteries, but excluding golf courses, soil-based playing fields, and sand-based playing fields. "Manual Watering" means applying water using a device or tool that is manually held or operated by a human being, without automatic watering. [Bylaw 8915, April 11, 2022] "Metro Vancouver" means the Metro Vancouver Regional District. "New Lawn" means a lawn that is newly established either by seeding or laying of new sod or turf. "Permit" means a permit issued under Part 7 of the bylaw. "Public Announcement" means an advertisement or public service announcement in any one of mediums: - a television or radio broadcast from a station that broadcasts to the City; or - 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. "Restriction Stage" means Stage 1 Restrictions, Stage 2 Restrictions, Stage 3 Restrictions, or Stage 4 Restrictions. "Stage 1 Restrictions" means the restrictions on Water use described in Stage 1 Water Restrictions of Schedule A. The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 4 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED "Stage 2 Restrictions" means the restrictions on Water use described in Stage 2 Water Restrictions of Schedule A. "Stage 3 Restrictions" means the restrictions on Water use described in Stage 3 Water Restrictions of Schedule A. "Stage 4 Restrictions" means the restrictions on Water use described in Stage 4 Water Restrictions of Schedule A. "Sand-based Playing Field" means a playing field that is constructed with a highly permeable sand-based root zone typically 30 to 40 centimeters deep over a drainage system with drain pipes bedded in gravel, and is designed and maintained to be playable year-round. "Soaker Hose" means a garden hose or pipe with small holes that allows water to seep into the ground to the roots of plants, discharging water through the entire length of its porous surface. "Soil-based Playing Field" means a playing field that is covered with grass, sod or turf that is designed and maintained to be played upon, or that is used for sporting or other community events and activities, but does not include lawns, golf courses, or sand-based playing fields. "Water" used as a noun means water supplied directly or indirectly by Metro Vancouver or the City, whether or not mixed with rain water, gray water or recycled water. "Water" used as a verb, and "watering" or "watered", means the application or distribution of Water (used as a noun) to lands or plants but does not include Drip Irrigation. "Water Management Plan" means a plan submitted by an applicant and approved by the Delegate, which provides a clear assessment of current water use, establishes water-use targets for each Restriction Stage, outlines measures to reduce water use, and specifies reporting requirements for the applicant. [Bylaw 9197, June 1, 2026] "Water Play Park" means a recreational facility that is primarily outdoors, including spray pools and wading pools, spray parks, splash pads, and water slides. "Watering Lawn" means applying water to a lawn with any device or tool including but not limited to a sprinkler, hose, mister, or drip irrigation. 3. Administration A. Schedule A - Restriction Stages is attached to and forms part of this bylaw. B. Schedule B - Lawn Watering Permit is attached to and forms part of this bylaw. C. The Delegate is authorized to administer this Bylaw. [Bylaw 9197, June 1, 2026] The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 5 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED 4. Right of Entry A. Any person designated to enforce or regulate this bylaw is authorized under the provisions of the Community Charter, Section 16, to enter at all reasonable times on any property that is subject to this bylaw to ascertain whether the requirements of this bylaw are met. The person shall display or show proper identification upon request. 5. Declaration and Announcement of Restriction Stages A. Stage 1 Restrictions come into effect automatically on May 1 every year. B. Stages 2, 3 and 4 are activated and deactivated by the GVWD Commissioner. C. Metro Vancouver will alert the City of the decision within 24 hours. D. The GVWD Commissioner has the authority to activate, extend or deactivate stages at any time. E. The Restriction Stages set out in section 5.B. comes into force 72 hours after the City has made a Public Announcement of the declaration which contains the information set out in Schedule A for that Restriction Stage coming into force and the date when the Restriction Stage ceases to be in force. F. When a Restriction Stage comes into force, a Restriction Stage that had been in force, if any, ceases to be in force. G. A Restriction Stage ceases to be in force after October 15 each year; unless the Commissioner declares that a Restriction Stage will come into force or continue to be in force after October 15. 6. Restrictions by the City A. If the Delegate deems it to be in the public interest, the Delegate may direct that any less essential service be reduced or curtailed until the Delegate is of the opinion that it is advisable to restore the service. [Bylaw 9197, June 1, 2026] B. The Delegate may impose the restrictions under 6.A. in any part of the City including the whole of the City. [Bylaw 9197, June 1, 2026] C. The restrictions under 6.A. come into force 72 hours after the City makes a public announcement of the restrictions. 7. Water Management Plan A. An owner or operator of a golf course, playing field, park, cemetery, landscaped public space that provides a benefit or a business requiring water for construction or operating purposes (e.g. dust suppression, concrete curing, soil compaction) may apply in writing to the Delegate for approval of a Water Management Plan which indicates: (1) the volume of water historically consumed from May 1st to October 15th of each year; The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 6 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED (2) the estimated volume of water to be consumed from May 1st to October 15th for the year under the proposed Water Management Plan; (3) the measures to be followed by the operation to conserve water and to reduce the use of Water; (4) the schedule for water use for the specified activities and areas within the operation for each Restrictions Stage; (5) reporting of actual water use to the Delegate as per the specific requirement of the Water Management Plan but not less than once per month when Stage 1 Restrictions or Stage 2 Restrictions are in force, and not less than once every two weeks when Stage 3 Restrictions or Stage 4 Restrictions are in force; and (6) any other information, commitments, conditions or restrictions the Delegate may require. B. The Delegate may: (1) approve the Water Management Plan in whole or in part; (2) amend the Water Management Plan; or (3) impose additional commitments, conditions and restrictions that the Delegate considers advisable to ensure the Water Management Plan aligns with current water conservation practices and objectives. C. If an applicant agrees to adopt the Water Management Plan as approved by the Delegate and to comply with the commitments, conditions and restrictions in the Water Management Plan, the applicant will indicate his or her consent in writing and will specify the date on which the applicant will adopt the Water Management Plan. D. The Water Management Plan will come into effect on the date specified in the written consent under section 7.C., or on the date on which the Delegate receives the written consent, whichever is later. E. If an applicant does not agree to adopt the Water Management Plan as approved by the Delegate, the Water Management Plan is not in force and the Restriction Stages in this bylaw apply. F. The Delegate may terminate or suspend a Water Management Plan by notifying the owner or operator in writing at least seven days before the termination or suspension date. G. The applicant may terminate a Water Management Plan by notifying the Delegate in writing on the date specified in the written termination or the date on which the Delegate receives the written termination, whichever is later. H. Any and all Water Management Plan noncompliance issues will be considered an infraction under this bylaw. [Bylaw 9197, June 1, 2026] The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 7 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED 8. Lawn Watering Permit A. No person is permitted to water lawn outside of the conditions imposed at each Restriction Stage without a valid Lawn Watering Permit. B. A person who: (1) installs a new lawn, either by seeding or by placing sod or turf; or (2) wishes to apply nematodes for pest infestations to an existing lawn; may apply to the Delegate prior to Stage 2 Restrictions for a Lawn Watering Permit authorizing the applicant to water during the times and for the duration specified in the permit. C. The Delegate may issue a Lawn Watering Permit to the applicant upon payment of the applicable fee as set out in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw, together with proof of purchase of sod, seed or nematodes. D. The Lawn Watering Permit issued under 8.C. will expire 21 days after the date of issue unless the person has received an extension for the permit. E. Before or after the expiration of a Lawn Watering Permit issued under section 8.B.(1), a person may apply during Stage 1 Restrictions for one 21 day extension of the permit on the same terms and conditions as may be imposed under section 8.C. F. A Lawn Watering Permit issued under section 8.B.(2) for nematode application shall expire and be of no force or effect 14 days after the date of its issue. Permits issued for nematode application may not be renewed. G. In the event that Stage 2 Restrictions are announced, any issued Lawn Watering Permit will be in effect until the permit expires. No new permits or permit extensions will be issued in Stage 2. H. A person who has a Lawn Watering Permit is subject to the Stage 3 and Stage 4 Restrictions. No permits will remain in effect in Stage 3 or Stage 4, and no permits will be issued or extended during Stage 3 or Stage 4 restrictions. I. A person who has a Lawn Watering Permit must fix the Permit to a post on the premises facing the street, so that it is visible from the street at all times when watering is occurring. J. The Delegate may revoke a permit issued under this section for any reason. [Bylaw 8915, April 11, 2022] [Bylaw 9197, June 1, 2026] 9. Offences and Penalties A. A person who contravenes any of the provisions of this bylaw, or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of, or neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done pursuant to any provision of this The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 8 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED bylaw, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties imposed under this bylaw or any other applicable bylaw of the City. B. Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this bylaw commits an offence punishable upon summary conviction, to a fine of: (1) not less than $3,000 but not more than $10,000 for a first conviction for an offence; (2) not less than $5,000 but not more than $10,000 for a second or subsequent conviction for an offence; (3) not less than $5,000 for conviction of an offence by a commercial entity for offence committed while Stage 4 Restrictions are in force, whether or not the commercial entity has a Water Management Plan in effect. C. Section 9.B.(2) applies whether or not a second or subsequent conviction is for conduct that preceded the conduct that is the subject matter of the conviction before the court. D. Pursuant to Section 264 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. Chapter 26, any person designated as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer pursuant to the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2005, No. 7675 or named as the Enforcement Officer pursuant to the Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw, 1992, No. 6300 is hereby authorized and empowered to enforce the provisions of this bylaw by Bylaw Notice or Municipal Ticket Information or as otherwise provided by this or any other bylaw of the City of North Vancouver. E. Each day of a violation, contravention or breach of this Bylaw shall constitute a separate and distinct offence. 10. General Exemption for City for Health and Safety Reasons A. Notwithstanding the activation of any stage of water restrictions, the City may use water and is exempt from the water restrictions applicable to that stage, where use of water is needed to carry out activities needed for the purpose of protecting public health and safety. The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 9 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED 11. Severability A. If any portion of this bylaw is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of the bylaw is deemed valid. READ a first time on the 16th day of April, 2018. READ a second time on the 16th day of April, 2018. READ a third time on the 16th day of April, 2018. ADOPTED on the 23rd day of April, 2018. "Darrell R. Mussatto" MAYOR "Karla D. Graham" CITY CLERK The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 10 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE "A" [Bylaw 9197, June 1, 2026] GENERAL RESTRICTIONS FOR ALL STAGES (1 THROUGH 4) 1. All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device. 2. Water must not unnecessarily run off on impermeable surfaces such as driveways, curbs, pathways, or gutters when watering lawns and plants. 3. Artificial playing turf and outdoor tracks must not be watered except for a health or safety reason. 4. Hoses and taps must not run unnecessarily. 5. Irrigation systems must not be faulty, leaking, or misdirected. STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS Stage 1 comes into effect automatically each year on May 1 until October 15. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary below, water uses covered by an approved Water Management Plan are permitted to operate in accordance with that Water Management Plan. User Water Use Restriction RESIDENTIAL Watering lawns Even-numbered civic addresses on Saturdays: - Automatic watering from 5 am to 7 am - Manual watering 6 am to 9 am Odd-numbered civic addresses on Sundays: - Automatic watering from 5 am to 7 am - Manual watering 6 am to 9 am Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for the European Chafer Beetle Outside restricted lawn watering times if in compliance with a City issued Lawn Watering Permit Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants On any day from 5 am to 9 am if using a sprinkler On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 11 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED Stage 1 continued User Water Use Restriction GOVERNMENTS/ SCHOOLS/PARKS Watering lawns and grass boulevards Even-numbered civic addresses on Mondays: - Automatic watering from 4am to 6 am - Manual watering 6 am to 9 am Odd-numbered civic addresses on Tuesdays: - Automatic watering from 4am to 6 am - Manual watering 6 am to 9 am Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for the European Chafer Beetle Outside restricted lawn watering times if in compliance with a City issued Lawn Watering Permit Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants On any day from 4 am to 9 am if using a sprinkler On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation Watering soil-based playing fields On any day from 7 pm to 9 am, except if watering newly over-seeded fields if in compliance with a City issued Lawn Watering Permit Watering sand-based playing fields On any day from 7 pm to 9 am, except if watering newly over-seeded fields if in compliance with a City issued Lawn Watering Permit Flushing water mains Prohibited User Water Use Restriction NON-RESIDENTIAL Watering lawns (mixed-use buildings e.g. residential and commercial should follow Non-residential watering times) Even-numbered civic addresses on Mondays: - Automatic watering from 4am to 6 am - Manual watering 6 am to 9 am Odd-numbered civic addresses on Tuesdays: - Automatic watering from 4am to 6 am - Manual watering 6 am to 9 am Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for European Chafer Beetle Outside restricted lawn watering times if in compliance with a City issued Lawn Watering Permit Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants On any day from 4 am to 9 am if using a sprinkler On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 12 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS Notwithstanding anything to the contrary below, water uses covered by an approved Water Management Plan are permitted to operate in accordance with that Water Management Plan. User Water Use Restriction RESIDENTIAL Watering lawns Prohibited Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for the European Chafer Beetle City Lawn Watering Permit remains in effect until permit expires No new permits issued or renewed Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants On any day from 5 am to 9 am if using a sprinkler On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation Washing impermeable surfaces Prohibited except if: - For a health or safety reason - Preparing a surface for painting or similar treatment - Aesthetic cleaning by a commercial cleaning operation Topping up or filling aesthetic features Prohibited User Water Use Restriction NON-RESIDENTIAL Watering lawns (mixed-use buildings e.g. residential and commercial should follow Non-residential watering times) Prohibited Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for European Chafer Beetle City Lawn Watering Permit issued in Stage 1 remains in effect until permit expires No new permits issued or renewed Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants On any day from 4 am to 9 am if using a sprinkler On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation Watering golf courses Fairways watering anytime on any one day in a 7 day period The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 13 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED Stage 2 continued GOVERNMENTS/ SCHOOLS/PARKS Watering lawns and grass boulevards Prohibited Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for the European Chafer Beetle City Lawn Watering Permit remains in effect until permit expires No new permits issued or renewed Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants On any day from 4 am to 9 am if using a sprinkler On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation Watering soil-based playing fields No more than 4 days in a 7-day period from 7 pm to 9 am, except if watering newly over-seeded fields if in compliance with a City issued Lawn Watering Permit Watering sand-based playing fields On any day from 7 pm to 9 am, except if watering newly over-seeded fields if in compliance with a City issued Lawn Watering Permit Flushing water mains Prohibited Operating water play parks and pools Prohibited except water play parks with user- activated switches Topping up or filling aesthetic features Prohibited Washing impermeable surfaces Prohibited except if: - For a health or safety reason - Preparing a surface for painting or similar treatment - Aesthetic cleaning by a commercial cleaning operation Topping up or filling aesthetic features Prohibited User Water Use Restriction The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 14 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED STAGE 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS Notwithstanding anything to the contrary below, water uses covered by an approved Water Management Plan are permitted to operate in accordance with that Water Management Plan. User Water Use Restriction RESIDENTIAL Watering lawns Prohibited Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for the European Chafer Beetle All City issued Lawn Watering Permits are invalidated Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants Prohibited if using a sprinkler or soaker hose On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, water container, or drip irrigation Washing impermeable surfaces Prohibited except if: - For a health or safety reason - Preparing a surface for painting or similar treatment by a commercial cleaning operation Topping up or filling aesthetic features Prohibited Topping up or filling pools or hot tubs Prohibited Washing vehicles and boats Prohibited except to clean windows, lights, mirrors, license plates and boat engines for safety The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 15 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED Stage 3 continued User Water Use Restriction NON-RESIDENTIAL Watering lawns (mixed-use buildings e.g. residential and commercial should follow Non-residential watering times) Prohibited Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for European Chafer Beetle All City issued Lawn Watering Permits are invalidated Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants Prohibited if using a sprinkler or soaker hose On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, water container, or drip irrigation Watering golf courses Fairways watering prohibited Washing impermeable surfaces Prohibited except if: - For a health or safety reason - Preparing a surface for painting or similar treatment by a commercial cleaning operation Topping up or filling aesthetic features Prohibited Topping up or filling pools or hot tubs Prohibited except for pools and hot tubs with a permit to operate in accordance with health authorities having jurisdiction over pool and hot tub regulation Washing vehicles and boats Prohibited except to clean windows, lights, mirrors, license plates and boat engines for safety Commercial vehicle washing Prohibited except if: - A facility that installed an automatic vehicle wash system before November 1, 2017 is operating on a basic wash and rinse cycle only - A facility that installed an automatic vehicle wash system after November 1, 2017 is operating using a water recycling system that achieves a minimum 60% water recovery rate over the full wash cycle. - A hand wash and self-service facility is operating using high-pressure wands or brushes that achieve a maximum flow rate of 11.4 litres per minute. The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 16 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED Stage 3 continued User Water Use Restriction GOVERNMENTS/ SCHOOLS/PARKS Watering lawns and grass boulevards Prohibited Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for the European Chafer Beetle All City issued Lawn Watering Permits are invalidated Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants Prohibited if using a sprinkler or soaker hose On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, water container, or drip irrigation Watering soil-based playing fields No more than 3 days in a 7-day period from 7 pm to 9 am Watering sand-based playing fields No more than 5 days in a 7-day period from 7 pm to 9 am Flushing water mains Prohibited Operating water play parks and pools Prohibited except water play parks with user- activated switches Topping up or filling aesthetic features Prohibited Topping up or filling pools and hot tubs Prohibited except for pools and hot tubs with a permit to operate in accordance with health authorities having jurisdiction over pool and hot tub regulation Washing vehicles and boats Prohibited except to clean windows, lights, mirrors, licence plates and boat engines for safety The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 17 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED STAGE 4 WATER RESTRICTIONS Notwithstanding anything to the contrary below, water uses covered by an approved Water Management Plan are permitted to operate in accordance with that Water Management Plan. User Water Use Restriction RESIDENTIAL Watering lawns Prohibited Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for the European Chafer Beetle All City issued Lawn Watering Permit are invalidated Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants Prohibited Washing impermeable surfaces Prohibited except if ordered by a regulatory authority having jurisdiction for a health or safety reason Topping up or filling aesthetic features Prohibited Topping up or filling pools or hot tubs Prohibited Washing vehicles and boats Prohibited except to clean windows, lights, mirrors, license plates and boat engines for safety The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 18 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED Stage 4 continued User Water Use Restriction NON-RESIDENTIAL Watering lawns (mixed-use buildings e.g. residential and commercial should follow Non-residential watering times) Prohibited Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for European Chafer Beetle All City issued Lawn Watering Permits are invalidated Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants Prohibited Watering golf courses Prohibited Washing impermeable surfaces Prohibited except if ordered by a regulatory authority having jurisdiction for a health or safety reason Topping up or filling aesthetic features Prohibited Topping up or filling pools or hot tubs Prohibited Washing vehicles and boats Prohibited except to clean windows, lights, mirrors, license plates and boat engines for safety Commercial vehicle washing Prohibited The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 19 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED Stage 4 continued User Water Use Restriction GOVERNMENTS/ SCHOOLS/PARKS Watering lawns and grass boulevards Prohibited Watering new lawns or lawns being treated for the European Chafer Beetle All City issued Lawn Watering Permits are invalidated Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants Prohibited Watering soil-based playing fields Prohibited Watering sand-based playing fields Prohibited Flushing water mains Prohibited Operating water play parks Prohibited Topping up or filling aesthetic water features Prohibited Topping up or filling pools and hot tubs Prohibited Washing vehicles and boats Prohibited except to clean windows, lights, mirrors, license plates and boat engines for safety The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 20 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED Schedule "B" [Bylaw 9197, June 1, 2026] LAWN WATERING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM (under authority of Bylaw Nos. 8627 and 9000) [Bylaw 9051, July 22, 2024] Application for a special permit to use drinking water for watering newly laid sod and turf during the Drinking Water Conservation Plan activation period APPLICANT: (please print) Name:  Mr.  Mrs.  Ms. _____ Address: ____________________________ , City of North Vancouver Postal Code: Tel: Fax: E-mail: LAWN LOCATION:  Front  Side  Back  Other: FEE TYPE:  Single Family / Duplex  Multi-Family  Commercial / Industrial  Nematodes application for European Chafer beetles PURPOSE:  Nematode Application for European Chafer beetles  New Lawn  New Lawn with Clover STARTING DATE: PERMIT EXPIRY DATE: Signature of Applicant: Date: The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Page 21 Bylaw No. 8627 CONSOLIDATED LAWN WATERING PERMIT CONDITIONS Nematode Application for European Chafer Beetles When treating your lawn with nematodes as a biological control for European Chafer beetles, the following permit conditions apply: 1. Lawn watering is only permitted between the hours of 4 am - 9 am, any day of the week. 2. Permit expires two weeks from the date of issue and is revocable at any time, without prior notice, entirely at the discretion of the General Manager, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Parks. The two week period must occur prior to August 15th. 3. Permit must be prominently displayed at the premises. 4. NO PERMIT FEE FOR NEMATODE APPLICATION. New Lawns When installing a new lawn, the following permit conditions apply: 1. Permits may be applied for and will ONLY be issued for new lawns planted prior to Stage 2 Restrictions. Lawn Watering Permits are not required outside of a Restriction Stage. 2. Lawn watering is only permitted between the hours of 4 am - 9 am. 3. Permit does not authorize unlimited watering. Common sense must apply. Sprinkler must not be left unattended. 4. "Excessive Watering" is considered to be watering that leaves the intended surface or exceeds (2.5 cm) of water per week as this is adequate for freshly laid sod. 5. Permit expires three weeks from the date of issue and is revocable at any time, without prior notice, entirely at the discretion of the General Manager, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Parks. Three weeks of appropriate watering should be sufficient to establish your healthy new lawn. 6. Permit must be prominently displayed at the premises. 7. Fee: As per "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000". 8. The General Manager, Infrastructure Transportation, and Parks may revoke a permit for Excessive Watering or deviation from allowed watering times.