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* **District Council**
+ **Agendas & Minutes**
+ **Attending Meetings**
+ **Public Participation**
+ **Council Highlights**
+ **Advocacy Efforts**
+ **Recognition & Awareness Requests**
* **Our Services**
+ **Finance**
+ **Corporate Services**
+ **Community Services**
+ **Development Services**
+ **Operations & Infrastructure**
* **Bylaws & Enforcement**
+ **Report a Bylaw Violation**
+ **Dispute a Bylaw Ticket**
* **Capital Projects**
* **Records Requests & Privacy**
* **Contact Us**
* **Staff & Council Directory**
* **Submit a Claim**
* **Accessibility**
* **For the Record**
* **Elections**
+ **Work in the Election**
+ **Candidates**
+ **Voters**
+ **Candidate Profiles**
Steps to Making a Bylaw Complaint
#### The District of Sicamous is committed to fostering a vibrant, healthy and safe community for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Our bylaw enforcement officer works with residents, businesses and visitors to encourage voluntary compliance through education, communication and problem-solving.
When necessary, enforcement measures may be taken to address ongoing or serious bylaw violations, including issuing tickets.
District of Sicamous Bylaws
#### **Not every concern is regulated by a municipal bylaw. Before submitting a complaint, please:**
* **Talk to your neighbour** and try to resolve the issue through open communication and problem-solving.
* **Review the District of Sicamous' bylaws** to determine whether the issue falls under a bylaw that the we can enforce.
* **If the issue cannot be resolved and is enforceable by bylaw,**submit a bylaw complaint form.
## How to Report a Bylaw Violation
Submit a Bylaw Complaint Online
Download the Bylaw Complaint Form
**The most efficient way to report a bylaw violation is by completing the online bylaw complaint form.** Alternatively, you may download a complaint form or complete one in person at the District of Sicamous office. You may also submit a report by emailing the bylaw enforcement officer at [email protected]
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* **Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1005**
* **Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013**
* **Sign Bylaw No. 814**
* **Business Licensing & Regulations Bylaw No. 1056**
* **Traffic Bylaw No. 778**
### Please visit Document Centre to view all District of Sicamous bylaws.
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#### The District of Sicamous accepts payments for tickets both online and in person.
Cash, debit or cheque payments are received at Municipal Hall (446 Main Street) during regular office hours.
To learn about additional payment options, please view the District of Sicamous Payment Options.
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If you dispute the allegation contained in the ticket you received, your dispute will be reviewed by a screening officer. If the dispute is approved, you will be notified. If the notice is not approved and you continue to dispute the allegation, you or your agent will have to attend the Provincial Court of British Columbia for a hearing.
#### **How much time do I have to dispute?**
You have up to 14 days from the date of service shown on the ticket to deliver, have delivered or mail your notice of dispute.
#### How do I submit a dispute?
Submit a Dispute Online
Municipal Ticket Notice of Dispute (PDF)