{"title":"Belcarra watering restrictions","question":"Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Belcarra?","slug":"water-restrictions","place":{"path":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"water-roads-and-snow","name":"Water, sewer, roads and snow"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Village of Belcarra","url":"https://belcarra.ca"},"short_answer":"Yes. Belcarra follows the Metro Vancouver watering stages: Stage 1 applies automatically every year from May 1 to October 15, and Stages 2 to 4 are announced as needed. The Village's bylaw and Metro Vancouver's current page differ on days and hours, so check both.","aliases":["watering restrictions belcarra","lawn sprinkling belcarra","water stage belcarra","sprinkling permit belcarra"],"cost":"Sprinkling Permit for a new lawn: $100 application plus a daily fee of $100 (May 1 to October 15) or $50 (October 15 to May 1). Fines: Stage 1 $150, Stage 2 $250, Stage 3 $350, Stage 4 $500.","how_long":"Stage 1 applies from May 1 to October 15 each year.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"Municipal Hall","value":"4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8","note":"Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed statutory holidays)."},{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office","value":"604-937-4100"},{"type":"email","label":"Village Office","value":"belcarra@belcarra.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf"},{"title":"Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver","url":"https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions"},{"title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"garbage-collection","title":"Belcarra garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/garbage-collection/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Belcarra bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Belcarra yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/yard-waste/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/water-restrictions/"}],"topic":{"title":"Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions/"},"facts":{"in_effect":{"label":"When restrictions apply","value":"Stage 1 applies automatically every year from May 1 to October 15. Stages 2 and 3 are activated and deactivated by the Metro Vancouver (GVWD) Commissioner, and Stage 4 in an emergency. The bylaw applies once the Village gives notice of a level.","short":"Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","section":"Part 13 s. 86; Schedule A s. 3","quotes":["If the Municipality has given notice of a water restriction level by public newspaper","Stage 1 reduces demand in summer months, and is automatically in effect on May 1 until October 15","Stages 2 and 3, activated and deactivated by the GVWD Commissioner"]},{"url":"https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions","title":"Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver","section":"Metro Vancouver page","quotes":["Water restrictions are in effect from May 1 to October 15."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"schedule":{"label":"Sprinkling schedule","value":"Bylaw Schedule A, Stage 1: even-numbered addresses Wednesdays and Saturdays, odd-numbered addresses Thursdays and Sundays, 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Metro Vancouver's current Stage 1 is stricter: even addresses Saturdays, odd addresses Sundays, automatic watering 5-7 a.m., manual 6-9 a.m.","short":"Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","section":"Schedule A, s. 3.1 Stage 1 residential","quotes":["Even-numbered civic addresses: on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4 am to 9 am","Odd-numbered civic addresses: on Thursdays and Sundays from 4 am to 9 am"]},{"url":"https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions","title":"Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver","section":"Stage 1 residential","quotes":["Residential lawn watering allowed: Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"},"sources_differ":"The bylaw's Schedule A is a 2017 excerpt of the Metro Vancouver plan. The Village's 2026 notices and Metro Vancouver's current page differ: Stage 1 residential lawn watering is even-numbered addresses Saturdays and odd-numbered Sundays, automatic 5-7 a.m. and manual 6-9 a.m.; the Village's July 2026 Stage 2 notice said lawn watering is prohibited and sprinklers on trees, shrubs and flowers run 5-9 a.m. The bylaw is followed here as required."},"exempt_watering":{"label":"Allowed at any time","value":"Trees, shrubs and flowers (not edible plants): any day, any time by hand-held hose, soaker hose, water container or drip irrigation; by sprinkler 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the bylaw (5 a.m. to 9 a.m. per Metro Vancouver now). Vegetable gardens may be watered any time. Hoses need an automatic shut-off.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","section":"Schedule A, s. 3 general and s. 3.1","quotes":["On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation","All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device"]},{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/return-to-stage-1-metro-vancouver-water-restrictions-september-1-2026/","title":"Return to Stage 1 notice, September 1, 2026, Village of Belcarra","section":"Village notice, Sept 1, 2026","quotes":["Vegetable gardens can be watered any time"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"},"sources_differ":"The bylaw's Schedule A is a 2017 excerpt of the Metro Vancouver plan. The Village's 2026 notices and Metro Vancouver's current page differ: Stage 1 residential lawn watering is even-numbered addresses Saturdays and odd-numbered Sundays, automatic 5-7 a.m. and manual 6-9 a.m.; the Village's July 2026 Stage 2 notice said lawn watering is prohibited and sprinklers on trees, shrubs and flowers run 5-9 a.m. The bylaw is followed here as required."},"new_lawns":{"label":"New lawns","value":"Yes. For a newly seeded or sodded lawn, get a Sprinkling Permit from the Village: $100 application plus a daily fee of $100 (May 1 to October 15) or $50 (October 15 to May 1). Properties with confirmed nematode application are exempt from enforcement of the older 2011 lawn watering restriction.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","section":"ss. 87-88","quotes":["where a lawn is newly seeded or sodded, a person may obtain a Sprinkling Permit from the Municipality to carry out sprinkling of the new lawn"]},{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","section":"Schedule 13","quotes":["Sprinkling Permit Application $100.00","per day fee October 15 to May 1 $50.00","per day fee May 1 to October 15 $100.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice for water use contrary to a restriction: Stage 1 $150, Stage 2 $250, Stage 3 $350, Stage 4 $500. The amount is the same whether paid early or late.","short":"Notice $150 Stage 1 ($250, $350, $500 by stage)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","section":"Schedule A, Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, s. 85","quotes":["Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 1 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00","Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 2 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00","Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 3 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00","Water Use contrary to restriction Stage 4 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Village of Belcarra Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (Part 13 and Schedule A, Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","section":"Part 13, s. 88","quotes":["Village of Belcarra Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012](<https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf>) (Part 13 and Schedule A), Stage 1 applies automatically every year from May 1 to October 15. Stages 2 and 3 are activated and deactivated by the Metro Vancouver Commissioner, and Stage 4 in an emergency. The bylaw applies once the Village gives notice of a level. The current stage is not stated here; check the Village's public notices on belcarra.ca.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Bylaw Schedule A, Stage 1 lawn watering: even-numbered addresses on Wednesdays and Saturdays, odd-numbered addresses on Thursdays and Sundays, 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.\n- Metro Vancouver's current Stage 1 page is stricter: even addresses Saturdays, odd addresses Sundays, automatic watering 5-7 a.m. and manual watering 6-9 a.m. Confirm which applies with the Village before watering.\n- Trees, shrubs and flowers (not edible plants) may be watered any day, any time by hand-held hose, soaker hose, water container or drip irrigation. By sprinkler it is 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the bylaw (5 a.m. to 9 a.m. per Metro Vancouver now). Vegetable gardens may be watered any time. Hoses need an automatic shut-off.\n- New lawn: get a Sprinkling Permit from the Village. The application is $100, plus a daily fee of $100 from May 1 to October 15 or $50 from October 15 to May 1.\n- Bylaw notice for water use contrary to a restriction: Stage 1 $150, Stage 2 $250, Stage 3 $350, Stage 4 $500. The amount is the same whether paid early or late.\n- Questions: Village Office, 604-937-4100.","sources":[{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-456-2012-Waterworks-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions","title":"Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/return-to-stage-1-metro-vancouver-water-restrictions-september-1-2026/","title":"Return to Stage 1 notice, September 1, 2026, Village of Belcarra","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2026/07/Bylaw-517-2018-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://belcarra.ca/assets/media/2024/09/Bylaw-520-2018-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/water-restrictions/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/water-restrictions.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/water-restrictions.json"}}