Water Restrictions (sprinkling regulations)
North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Housing Action Plan
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Housing Needs Report
Housing Target Report
Rental Housing
Family Friendly Housing
Adaptable Design
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Affordable Housing
Tenant Resources
People Experiencing Homelessness
Provincial Housing Legislation Updates* Bill 25: Response to provincial requirements
* City Lands Planning
* Growing Livable Neighbourhoods
* Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Changes
Community Wellbeing Strategy* Social Plan
Complete Communities Assessment
Child Care
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Youth* Studio in the City
* Youth Week
* Youth Awards & Scholarships
* CNV4ME
* How Our City Works
* Kids in the Hall
Seniors & Age Friendly
Cultural Diversity
Accessibility
Poverty Reduction Strategy
Local Food* Planting for Pollinators
* Community Gardens
* Loutet Farm
* Hobby Bee Keeping
* Urban Chicken Keeping
Resources, Services & Assistance* Lions Gate Hospital
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Density Bonusing
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Living City Awards
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Climate & Environment Strategy
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Rain, Drains and Creeks* Stormwater Management Overview
* ISMP Planning 101
* Watersheds 101
Spill Response
Trees on Public Property
Trees on Private Property
Urban Forest Plan
Tree Care & Health
Jump on a New Heat Pump
BC Energy Step Code for New Buildings
City Park Stewards
Community Cleanup
Earth Day
Earth Hour
Rivers Day
Tips for a Sustainable Holiday
* Transportation Planning
* Mobility Strategy
* Current Projects
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Safe Mobility Strategy
Walk CNV
Mobility Network Project
North Shore Connects
North Shore Transportation Survey
North Shore Transit Plan
Universal Accessibility
Crosscut Bridge
Cloverley Elementary Transportation Improvements
Eastside Connector
Past Projects* Esplanade Complete Street
* East 29th Street Safety Improvements
* 1st Street Mobility Corridor
* Cloverley Neighbourhood Traffic Calming
* Curb Access & Parking Plan
* Grand Boulevard Active Mobility Options
* Low Level Road Project
* Marine-Main R2 RapidBus Upgrades
* Mosquito Creek Bridge Replacement
* Ridgeway School Zone Safety Review
* St Andrews Safety Improvements
* Waterfront Transportation Network Study
Walking
Look Think Go* Bike Road Markings & Signs
* Elephant's Feet
* Look Think Go Video Series
Cycling* AAA Bicycle Network
* Bicycle Master Plan
* Go by Bike Week
* Cycling Safety Tips
Safe & Active School Travel Program* Best Route Maps & School Travel Plans
* Safe & Active School Travel Program Mini-Grants
E-Bike Share Program
E-Cargo Bike Pilot Program
E-Scooters
Go CNV
Transit
Electric Vehicles* Electric Vehicle Strategy
* Charging Your EV
* How to Use City Charging Stations
* Incentive Programs & Resources
* EV Charging in Condo & Apartment Buildings
* EV Charging Infrastructure Requirements for New Buildings
Ride-Hailing & Taxis
Ride-Sharing
Car Sharing
Traffic Signals
Traffic Calming
Commercial Vehicles
Curb Access & Parking
Pay Parking
Permit Parking
Accessible Parking
Parking Regulations & Tickets
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Streetscape Guidelines
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Delegation Process
Public Input Period* To Speak Electronically - Registration Form
Mayor Linda Buchanan* Neighbourhood Resiliency
* Invite the Mayor
* Request a Certificate
Councillor Holly Back
Councillor Don Bell
Councillor Angela Girard
Councillor Jessica McIlroy
Councillor Shervin Shahriari
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Council Code of Conduct
Join a Committee
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North Shore Accessibility Advisory Committee
North Vancouver City Library Board
North Vancouver Museum & Archives Commission
North Vancouver Policing Committee
North Van Public Art Advisory Committee
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
Social Planning Advisory Committee* SPAC Agendas
* SPAC Meeting Minutes
Capital Projects* Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
* Harbourside Waterfront Development
* Harbour Swimming Deck
* North Shore Neighbourhood House Hub Redevelopment
* Past Projects
Community Facts & Stats
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New Families & Residents
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CityView e-Newsletter
Subscribe with CityConnect
Have Your Say
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Complaint Handling Policy
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Council Code of Conduct
Stay Informed
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Causes of Loss
* Home & Property
+ Home & Property
+ Garbage, Green Can & Recycling
- Garbage, Green Can & Recycling
- Curbside Collection
- Multi-Family Collection
- Green Can / Food Scraps
- Garbage
- Recycling
- North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre
- Dog Waste Program
- Wildlife Awareness
+ Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Preparedness
- Heavy Rainfall
- Wind Storms & Power Outages
- Extreme Heat
- Extreme Cold
- Snow & Ice
+ Public Safety
- Public Safety
- Alcohol in Public Spaces
- Wildlife & Bear Awareness
- Community Awareness & Public Safety Program (CAPS)
- COVID-19
- Flood Hazards
- NSEM
- RCMP
* RCMP
* Additional Resources
* Crime Prevention
* Community Policing Services
- Slope Stability
* Slope Stability
* Mosquito Creek Ravine Assessment
+ Fire Department
- Fire Department
- Fire Danger Current Rating
- Fire Safety & Prevention
* Fire Safety & Prevention
* Halloween
* Holiday Safety Tips
- FireSmart
- Commercial & Events
- Public Education & Community
- Community Awareness and Public Safety Program
+ Property Taxes
- Property Taxes
- Pre-authorized Tax Payment
- Public Property Search
- Annual Tax Sale of Property
+ Utility Rates
+ Local Area Service Program
+ Water, Sewer & Drainage
- Water, Sewer & Drainage
- Water
- Sewer
- Drainage
* Drainage
* Stormwater Management Requirements for New Developments
* Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements
- North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant
* Parks, Recreation & Culture
+ Parks, Recreation & Culture
+ The Shipyards
- The Shipyards
- Skate Plaza
- Shipyard Commons
- Shipbuilders' Square
- About The Shipyards
- Canada Soccer House at The Shipyards
- Splash Park
+ Parks & Greenways
- Parks & Greenways
- Parks in the City
* Parks in the City
* Be Park Smart
* Parks & Greenways Donation Program
* Dogs in City Parks
- Greenways & Trails
* Greenways & Trails
* Green Necklace
* North Shore Spirit Trail
* Ravine Greenway System
* Trans Canada Trail
* Upper Levels Greenway
- Parks Planning & Rules
* Parks Planning & Rules
* Dogs in City Parks
* Parks Master Plan
* Parks & Greenways Strategic Plan
* Pesticide Use Control Bylaw
- Park Projects
* Park Projects
* Flight PS752 Memorial
* 1600 Eastern Park
* Dog Friendly City
* CNV Parks & Public Space Plan
* Eastview Park
* Kings Mill Walk Park
* Ray Perrault Park Expansion
* Tennis Feasibility Study
* Past Projects
- Alcohol in Public Spaces
+ Recreation
- Recreation
- Community Recreation Strategy
- Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (new)
- Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (current)
- Skateboarding
- Tennis & Pickleball Courts
- Volleyball Courts
- John Braithwaite Community Centre
- Lawn Bowling
- Sports Fields
+ City Piers & Docks
+ Community Events
- Community Events
- Submit a Calendar Event
- Event Permit Application Process
* Event Permit Application Process
* Event Planning Resources and Support
- City Venue Booking Application
+ Annual City Events
- Annual City Events
- Spirit of the Season Festival
- Hot Summer Nights
- Harbour Beach @ Waterfront Park
- Long Summer Nights
- Sunset Cinema in the City
- Lunchtime Live
- Public Works Open House
- Markets in the City
- Environmental Events
+ Arts & Culture
- Arts & Culture
- Public Art
- North Vancouver Recreation & Culture
- North Vancouver Cultural Plan
- MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
- Centennial Theatre
+ Public Spaces & Venues
- Public Spaces & Venues
- City Venue Booking Application
- Musician Performance Application
- Chalk Art Guidelines
- Busking in the City
- Lower Lonsdale
+ Play CNV
- Play CNV
- Living Lane
- Parklets
- Play Boxes
+ City Library
+ Cemetery
- Cemetery
- Planning for Interment
- Already Interred
* Business & Development
+ Business & Development
+ Business Licences
- Business Licences
- Short-Term Rentals
- BizPaL
- Apply, Renew & Pay
- Business Licence Bylaws
- Inter-Municipal Business Licence
- Monthly Update of Businesses
- Outdoor Dining
- Food Trucks and Food Carts
- Recreational Cannabis Retail Policy
+ Economic Development
- Economic Development
- Small Business
- Economic Strategy
- Business Improvement Areas (BIA)
- Business Opportunities
- Invest in the City
* Invest in the City
* Competitive Advantages
* Resources & Support
+ Bid Notices
- Bid Notices
- Fair Wage Policy
- Living Wage Policy
- Sustainable Purchasing Policy
+ Building & Development
- Building & Development
- Land Use Approvals
* Land Use Approvals
* Development Permits
* Planning Applications
* Planning Application Resources
* Active Applications
* Zoning
- Development Cost Charges
- Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
- Energy Efficient Buildings Initiative
* Energy Efficient Buildings Initiative
* BC Energy Step Code for New Buildings
* Home Energy
- Subdivisions
+ Permits & Inspections
- Permits & Inspections
- Building Permits
* Building Permits
* General Building Permit Info
* How to Submit Permits
* Alternative Solutions
* Demolition Permits
* New Single Family & Duplex
* Ground Oriented Housing
* Coach House
* New Garages & Carports
* New Complex Buildings
* Residential Reno/Addition Non-Strata
* Residential Renovations Strata
* Secondary Suites
* Swimming Pools
* Commercial Tenant Improvement
- Electrical Permits
- Plumbing, Gas & Sprinkler Permits
- Sign Permits
- Street Use Permits
- Inspections
- Building Permit Statistical Reports
- Status of a Permit or License
+ Heritage in the City
- Heritage in the City
- Heritage Awards
+ Filming
- Filming
- Film Permits & Fees
- Filming Locations
* Filming Locations
* City Hall
* The Shipyards
* North Vancouver Cemetery
* Your Property as a Film Location
- Community Benefits of Filming
- Filmed in the City
- Student Filming
- Youth Filmmaking Programs
+ Wireless Communication Facilities
+ Lonsdale Energy
* Community & Environment
+ Community & Environment
+ Housing
- Housing
- Housing Action Plan
- Housing Accelerator Fund
- Housing Needs Report
- Housing Target Report
- Rental Housing
- Family Friendly Housing
- Adaptable Design
- Active Design
- Affordable Housing
- Tenant Resources
- People Experiencing Homelessness
- Provincial Housing Legislation Updates
* Provincial Housing Legislation Updates
* Bill 25: Response to provincial requirements
* City Lands Planning
* Growing Livable Neighbourhoods
* Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Changes
+ Social Planning
- Social Planning
- Community Wellbeing Strategy
* Community Wellbeing Strategy
* Social Plan
- Complete Communities Assessment
- Child Care
- Children, Youth & Families
- Youth
* Youth
* Studio in the City
* Youth Week
* Youth Awards & Scholarships
* CNV4ME
* How Our City Works
* Kids in the Hall
- Seniors & Age Friendly
- Cultural Diversity
- Accessibility
- Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Local Food
* Local Food
* Planting for Pollinators
* Community Gardens
* Loutet Farm
* Hobby Bee Keeping
* Urban Chicken Keeping
- Resources, Services & Assistance
* Resources, Services & Assistance
* Lions Gate Hospital
+ Land Use
- Land Use
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Institutional
- Residential
- Density Bonusing
+ Grants & Funding
- Grants & Funding
- Child Care Capital Improvement Fund
- Children and Youth Grants
- Community Grants
- Housing Initiatives Grant
- Living City Grant
- Special Events & Festivals Funding
- Supportive Funding Review
- Violence Prevention in Schools Grant
+ Open Streets in the City
+ Living City
- Living City
- Living City Awards
- Living City Grant
+ Climate & Environment Strategy
+ Climate Action
- Climate Action
- Climate & Environment Strategy
- Climate Adaptation
* Climate Adaptation
* Building Adaptive and Resilient Communities (BARC) Program
- Climate Targets & Reporting
- Corporate Climate Action
- Carbon Fund
- Street Tree Planting Program
- Get Involved
+ Protecting the Environment
- Protecting the Environment
- Waste Programs
* Waste Programs
* Cigarette Waste
* Street & Park Recycling
* Poo Fairy
* Dog Waste Program
* Garbage, Recycling & Green Can Collection
- Water Conservation
* Water Conservation
* Water Restrictions
- Air Quality
- Invasive Species
* Invasive Species
* Invasive Plants
* Chafer Beetle
* European Fire Ant
- Rain, Drains and Creeks
* Rain, Drains and Creeks
* Stormwater Management Overview
* ISMP Planning 101
* Watersheds 101
- Spill Response
+ Trees
- Trees
- Trees on Public Property
- Trees on Private Property
- Urban Forest Plan
- Tree Care & Health
+ Building Energy Efficiency
- Building Energy Efficiency
- Jump on a New Heat Pump
- BC Energy Step Code for New Buildings
+ Help the Environment
- Help the Environment
- City Park Stewards
- Community Cleanup
- Earth Day
- Earth Hour
- Rivers Day
- Tips for a Sustainable Holiday
* Streets & Transportation
+ Streets & Transportation
+ Transportation Planning
- Transportation Planning
- Safe Mobility Strategy
- Walk CNV
- Mobility Network Project
- North Shore Connects
- North Shore Transportation Survey
- North Shore Transit Plan
- Universal Accessibility
+ Mobility Strategy
+ Current Projects
- Current Projects
- Crosscut Bridge
- Cloverley Elementary Transportation Improvements
- Eastside Connector
- Past Projects
* Past Projects
* Esplanade Complete Street
* East 29th Street Safety Improvements
* 1st Street Mobility Corridor
* Cloverley Neighbourhood Traffic Calming
* Curb Access & Parking Plan
* Grand Boulevard Active Mobility Options
* Low Level Road Project
* Marine-Main R2 RapidBus Upgrades
* Mosquito Creek Bridge Replacement
* Ridgeway School Zone Safety Review
* St Andrews Safety Improvements
* Waterfront Transportation Network Study
+ Walk, Bike, Roll & Transit
- Walk, Bike, Roll & Transit
- Walking
- Look Think Go
* Look Think Go
* Bike Road Markings & Signs
* Elephant's Feet
* Look Think Go Video Series
- Cycling
* Cycling
* AAA Bicycle Network
* Bicycle Master Plan
* Go by Bike Week
* Cycling Safety Tips
- Safe & Active School Travel Program
* Safe & Active School Travel Program
* Best Route Maps & School Travel Plans
* Safe & Active School Travel Program Mini-Grants
- E-Bike Share Program
- E-Cargo Bike Pilot Program
- E-Scooters
- Go CNV
- Transit
+ Driving & Traffic
- Driving & Traffic
- Electric Vehicles
* Electric Vehicles
* Electric Vehicle Strategy
* Charging Your EV
* How to Use City Charging Stations
* Incentive Programs & Resources
* EV Charging in Condo & Apartment Buildings
* EV Charging Infrastructure Requirements for New Buildings
- Ride-Hailing & Taxis
- Ride-Sharing
- Car Sharing
- Traffic Signals
- Traffic Calming
- Commercial Vehicles
+ Parking
- Parking
- Curb Access & Parking
- Pay Parking
- Permit Parking
- Accessible Parking
- Parking Regulations & Tickets
+ Streets & Sidewalks
- Streets & Sidewalks
- Roadwork Updates
- Boulevards
* Boulevards
* Boulevard Raised Beds
* Boulevard Planting
* Landscape Encroachments
- Sidewalks
- Streetscape Guidelines
- Temporary Signs
+ Street Use Permits
* Government & City Hall
+ Government & City Hall
+ General Local Election
- General Local Election
- 2026 General Local Election
* 2026 General Local Election
* Candidate Profiles
* Candidate Information
* Election Workers
- Previous Elections
+ Online Services
- Online Services
- CityServe
- CityCollect
- CityFix
- Dog Licences & Renewals
- Gateway
- Service Request for Engineering or Parks
+ Bylaws
- Bylaws
- Pay Your Bylaw Notice
- Report a Bylaw Infraction
- Animal Care & Control
- Noise Control
- Bylaw Enforcement
* Bylaw Enforcement
* Graffiti
* Smoking
- Pay Parking Ticket or Bylaw Notice
- Dispute Your Bylaw Notice
+ Council Meetings
- Council Meetings
- Council Agendas, Minutes & Videos
- Council Proclamations
- Public Hearings & Meetings
* Public Hearings & Meetings
* Upcoming Public Hearings/Meetings
* Public Hearing/Meeting Registration
* Public Hearing Minutes
* Public Meeting Minutes
* Finance Committee Minutes
* Policy Committee Minutes
- Public Notices
- Report of Committee of the Whole (Closed Session)
- Live Streaming
- Council Minutes Archive
- Council Video Archive
- Delegation Process
- Public Input Period
* Public Input Period
* To Speak Electronically - Registration Form
+ Mayor & Council
- Mayor & Council
- Mayor Linda Buchanan
* Mayor Linda Buchanan
* Neighbourhood Resiliency
* Invite the Mayor
* Request a Certificate
- Councillor Holly Back
- Councillor Don Bell
- Councillor Angela Girard
- Councillor Jessica McIlroy
- Councillor Shervin Shahriari
- Councillor Tony Valente
- 2022-2026 Council Strategic Plan
- Council Code of Conduct
+ Committees
- Committees
- Join a Committee
- Council Committees and Appointments
- Advisory Design Panel
* Advisory Design Panel
* ADP Agendas
* ADP Meeting Minutes
- Advisory Planning Commission
* Advisory Planning Commission
* APC Agendas
* APC Meeting Minutes
- Board of Variance
* Board of Variance
* BOV Agendas
* BOV Meeting Minutes
- Community Safety Advisory Committee
* Community Safety Advisory Committee
* CSAC Agendas
* CSAC Minutes
- Heritage Advisory Committee
* Heritage Advisory Committee
* HAC Agendas
* HAC Meeting Minutes
- Integrated Transportation Committee
* Integrated Transportation Committee
* ITC Agendas
* ITC Meeting Minutes
- North Shore Accessibility Advisory Committee
- North Vancouver City Library Board
- North Vancouver Museum & Archives Commission
- North Vancouver Policing Committee
- North Van Public Art Advisory Committee
- North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
- Social Planning Advisory Committee
* Social Planning Advisory Committee
* SPAC Agendas
* SPAC Meeting Minutes
+ About the City
- About the City
- Capital Projects
* Capital Projects
* Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
* Harbourside Waterfront Development
* Harbour Swimming Deck
* North Shore Neighbourhood House Hub Redevelopment
* Past Projects
- Community Facts & Stats
- Maps of the City
* Maps of the City
* Map Catalogue
- City Departments
* City Departments
* Chief Administrative Officer
* Office of the Deputy CAO
* Communications
* Engineering, Parks & Environment
* Financial Services
* People, Culture & Transformation
* Planning & Development
* Public Safety
- How City Hall Works
- Achievements & Awards
- New Families & Residents
- Sister Cities
+ News Room
- News Room
- What's New
- News Releases
- CityView e-Newsletter
- Subscribe with CityConnect
+ Contact Us
- Contact Us
- Have Your Say
- Connect by Social Media
- Complaint Handling Policy
- Respectful Communication Policy
- Council Code of Conduct
+ Community Engagement
- Community Engagement
- Stay Informed
+ Truth and Reconciliation
+ Finances
- Finances
- Annual Municipal Report
- Financial Plan
- Financial Statements
+ Official Community Plan
+ Career Opportunities
- Career Opportunities
- Living Wage
- Career Portal
- Firefighter Portal
+ Claims & Causes of Loss
- Claims & Causes of Loss
- Claims
- Causes of Loss
* Home
* Community & Environment
* Protecting the Environment
* Water Conservation
* Water Restrictions
Protecting the Environment
* Waste Programs
+ Cigarette Waste
+ Street & Park Recycling
+ Poo Fairy
* Water Conservation
+ Water Restrictions
* Air Quality
* Invasive Species
+ Invasive Plants
+ Chafer Beetle
+ European Fire Ant
* Rain, Drains and Creeks
+ Stormwater Management Overview
+ ISMP Planning 101
+ Watersheds 101
* Spill Response
Water Restrictions
# Water Restrictions
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Our regions water use can increase by 50% in summer and early fall, largely due to lawn watering. Metro Vancouver sets region-wide watering regulations which are an effective way to help use our drinking water wisely.
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Stage 1 regulations are in effect throughout Metro Vancouver from **May 1 to October 15**, to prevent drinking water
wastage and ensure water users employ efficient and effective watering practices.
## Residential Watering - Stage 1
During Stage 1, residents can water as follows.
#### Lawn Watering
* Permitted *once* weekly, with automatic watering 5am-7am and manual watering 6am-9am (exceptions for permits, see below)
* even-numbered addresses may water lawns on Saturdays
* odd-numbered addresses may water lawns on Sundays
#### Trees, Shrubs & Flowers
* water with sprinklers any day, 5am-9am
* water any day at any time if using handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation
#### Vegetable Gardens & Edible Plants
* water any day at any time
## Non-Residential Watering - Stage 1
Properties with either commercial or mixed-use zoning are considered non-residential, and can water as follows.
#### Lawn Watering
* permitted *once* weekly, with automatic watering 4am-6am and manual watering 6am-9am (exceptions for permits, see below):
* even-numbered addresses may water lawns on Mondays
* odd-numbered addresses may water lawns on Tuesdays
#### Trees, Shrubs & Flowers
* water with sprinklers any day 4am-9am
* water any day at any time if using handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation
#### Vegetable Gardens & Edible Plants
* water any day at any time
### Rules for Watering & Enforcement
The following rules apply to all stages of water regulations:
* All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device
* Water must not unnecessarily run-off onto surfaces such as driveways, curbs, pathways, etc. when watering plants
* Hoses and taps must not run unnecessarily
* Irrigation systems must not be faulty, leaking, or misdirected.
Though the same rules apply across the entire Metro Vancouver area, slightly different rules are in effect for residential, non-residential, and government/school/parks properties.
To learn more about Metro's water stages and what you can or can't do in each stage review their Drinking Water Conservation Plan Summary.
### Enforcement of Watering Regulations
The City works with Metro Vancouver to help communicate Metro Vancouver's water restrictions and collaborates with City Bylaw Services to enforce these requirements. The City's watering rules are outlined in the Drinking Water Conservation Bylaw.
For bylaw concerns, contact Bylaw Services at 604-982-8302 or email [email protected] . Note that all bylaw complaints must include your name, address, etc. - learn more on the Bylaw Complaint Process page.
### About Water Conservation in Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver has four stages of water conservation restrictions:
* **Stage 1** - reduces demand in summer months, and is automatically in effect from May 1 until October 15.
* **Stages 2 and 3** - activated by Metro Vancouver during unusually hot and dry conditions to maximize water conservation. No lawn watering is permitted during these stages, and sprinklers/soaker hoses are also prohibited in Stage 3.
* **Stage 4** - activated by Metro Vancouver based on the rare occurrence of a significant emergency, such as an earthquake, flood, severe weather, etc. to immediately limit water use to essential needs only. All outside uses are prohibited.
Metro Vancouver decides when the decision to move to increased stages of water restrictions. Learn more at Metro Vancouver's Drinking Water Conservation Plan (DWCP).
### Lawn Watering Permits
The City will issue Lawn Watering Permits for the application of nematodes to treat European Chafer Beetle infestations and for new lawns.
To apply for a permit please complete a Lawn Sprinkling Permit Application form and bring it along with the required information as outlined below to the Engineering, Parks & Environment counter at City Hall.
Please note:
* Lawn watering permits will only be issued when Stage 1 restrictions are in place (i.e. no permits will be issued in Stage 2 and beyond)
* Issued permits will continue to be valid during Stage 2 up to the stated permit length (i.e. 21 days)
* During Stage 3 and 4 restrictions, all permits will be revoked
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### Nematode Application for European Chafer Beetles
When treating your lawn with nematodes as a biological control for European Chafer beetles, the City will grant a 14-day permit to water your lawn outside of the summer lawn watering restrictions.
Under the permit, lawn watering is only permitted between the hours of 4am-9am, any day of the week, and the two week period must end prior to August 15th. There are no fees for these permits, but you'll need to provide proof of address and a purchase receipt for nematodes.
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### New Lawns
The City will grant a 21-day permit allowing you to water your new lawn(s) outside of the summer lawn watering regulations. One 21-day extension *may* be granted for watering of new lawns before or after the expiration of the existing permit.
Lawn watering is only permitted between the hours of 4am-9am. This permit does **not** authorize unlimited watering. Place an empty tuna can (2.5 cm) next to the sprinkler - a full tuna can is all you should need for the week!
To purchase a new lawn watering permit you'll need to pay the applicable fee as noted below (plus applicable taxes), as well as provide proof of address and a purchase receipt for lawn seed or sod.
| Lawn Watering Permit Fee | |
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| Single Family/Duplex | $31.22 |
| Multi-Family | $78.11 |
| Commercial/Industrial | $156.21 |
| New Lawn with Clover | No Fee |
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### Contact Info
Tel: 604-983-7333
Email: [email protected]
Related Links
* Water Conservation webpage
* Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan
* Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan Summary (PDF)
* Metro Vancouver Lawn Watering Regulations
* Drinking Water Conservation Bylaw, No. 8627
* Stage 1 Application Lawn Watering Permit
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