Belcarra watering restrictions
Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Belcarra?
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.
Key facts
| When restrictions apply | 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.Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Part 13 s. 86; Schedule A s. 3; Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver, Metro Vancouver page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingIf 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 Water restrictions are in effect from May 1 to October 15. |
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| Sprinkling schedule | 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.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.Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, s. 3.1 Stage 1 residential; Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver, Stage 1 residential · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingEven-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 Residential lawn watering allowed: Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays |
| Allowed at any time | 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.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.Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, s. 3 general and s. 3.1; Return to Stage 1 notice, September 1, 2026, Village notice, Sept 1, 2026 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingOn 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 Vegetable gardens can be watered any time |
| New lawns | 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.Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), ss. 87-88; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 13 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingwhere 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 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 |
| Fine | 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.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule A, Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, s. 85 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingWater 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 |
| Bylaw | Village of Belcarra Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (Part 13 and Schedule A, Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan)Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Part 13, s. 88 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingVillage of Belcarra Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 |
How it works
Under the Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (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.
Good to know
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Questions: Village Office, 604-937-4100.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Waterworks Bylaw No. 456, 2012 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra (read 2026-11-08)
- Water restrictions, Metro Vancouver (read 2026-11-08)
- Return to Stage 1 notice, September 1, 2026, Village of Belcarra (read 2026-11-08)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 520, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra (read 2026-11-08)
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