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title: Clearwater bylaw fines and how tickets work
question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Clearwater?"
place: Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada
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# Clearwater bylaw fines and how tickets work

**Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Clearwater?

**Short answer:** Clearwater issues bylaw tickets as Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) under Bylaw No. 221. Examples: noise $100, dog at large $100, unsightly property $250, outdoor burning during a ban $1,000. Pay within 30 days for the reduced fine. Dispute within 14 days.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Clearwater, https://www.districtofclearwater.com)  
**Cost:** See Good to know for common fines.  
**How long:** Reduced fine if paid within 30 calendar days of receipt. Dispute within 14 days.  
**Where:**
- In person: District of Clearwater front counter, Dispute in person or mail a Notice of Dispute (Phone 250-674-2257.)
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, 250-674-2257 (Complaints must be in writing or on the online form, with your name and phone number. Email bylaw@docbc.ca.)

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** The District uses Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) under Bylaw No. 221. A designated bylaw enforcement officer (for example Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Animal Control Officer, Fire Chief, RCMP officer, depending on the bylaw) may issue a ticket. Fines are in the bylaw's schedules.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information (MTI)](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/residents/municipal-ticketing-information-mti/)
  - Official wording: "Designated Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue ticket for bylaw infraction." … "Fines are outlined in Bylaw schedule."
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 221, 2019, s. 2.1 and 2.2](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/28332/)
  - Official wording: "The bylaws listed in Column 1 of Schedule 1 to this Bylaw may be enforced by means" … "are designated as bylaw enforcement officers"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Common fines:** MTI Bylaw 221: noise $100; dog at large or off leash $100; unsightly property $250; use of vehicle as living quarters $100; parking on a sidewalk $50; outdoor burning during a ban $1,000; business without a licence $100. Amounts are the full fine.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 221, 2019, Schedules 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/28332/)
  - Official wording: "Noise disturbance from private property" … "Animal at large" … "Accumulation of vegetation, noxious weeds" … "Use vehicle as living quarters" … "Business carried on without Licence" … "Outdoor burning during restrictions or ban"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying early:** The reduced fine in Column 4 of each schedule applies if the ticket is paid within 30 calendar days of receipt (often 75% of the full fine; for example $75 instead of $100, $200 instead of $250).
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 221, 2019, s. 3.1](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/28332/)
  - Official wording: "are the discounted fines pursuant to section 265(2) of the Community Charter" … "provided that the Municipal Ticket Information is paid within 30 calendar days upon receipt"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information (MTI), Fines & Payments](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/residents/municipal-ticketing-information-mti/)
  - Official wording: "Reduced fine if paid within 30 days of issuance of ticket."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying late:** Not confirmed. No late-payment increase is stated in what was read.
- **Disputing a ticket:** Dispute within 14 days of the ticket, in person at the District front counter or by mailing a Notice of Dispute. Only the person who received the ticket can dispute it. Disputed tickets go to Provincial Court, and you are notified by mail of the hearing. No adjudication fee is mentioned.
  - Source: [Municipal Ticketing Information (MTI), Dispute a ticket](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/residents/municipal-ticketing-information-mti/)
  - Official wording: "Dispute within 14 days or the option will no longer be available." … "Only the individual who received the ticket is eligible to submit a dispute." … "Disputed tickets are referred to Provincial Court for Hearing."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** District of Clearwater Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 221, 2019
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 221, 2019, s. 1.1](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/28332/)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as “District of Clearwater Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The District uses Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) under [Bylaw No. 221](<https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/28332/>). A designated bylaw enforcement officer (for example the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Animal Control Officer, Fire Chief or an RCMP officer, depending on the bylaw) may issue a ticket. Fines are in the bylaw's schedules.

## Good to know

- **Common fines (full amount):** noise $100; dog at large or off leash $100; unsightly property $250; use of a vehicle as living quarters $100; parking on a sidewalk $50; outdoor burning during a ban $1,000; business without a licence $100.
- **Early payment:** the reduced fine in Column 4 of each schedule applies if the ticket is paid within 30 calendar days of receipt, often 75% of the full fine (for example $75 instead of $100, $200 instead of $250).
- **Late payment:** no increase is stated. The District's [MTI page](<https://www.districtofclearwater.com/residents/municipal-ticketing-information-mti/>) says outstanding tickets are referred to Provincial Court for consideration by a justice.
- **Dispute:** within 14 days of the ticket, in person at the District front counter or by mailing a Notice of Dispute. Only the person who received the ticket can dispute it. Bring the ticket or its number, your full name and mailing address, the date of the offence, and the bylaw name and section. Disputed tickets go to Provincial Court; you are notified by mail of the hearing.

## Official forms and pages

- [Municipal Ticketing Information (MTI), District of Clearwater](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/residents/municipal-ticketing-information-mti/)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 221, 2019 (PDF), District of Clearwater](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/28332/)

## Related questions

- [Clearwater noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/noise-rules.md)
- [Clearwater dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Clearwater unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/unsightly-property.md)
- [Clearwater backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/backyard-fire.md)
- [Clearwater RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md)
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## Sources

- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 221, 2019 (PDF), District of Clearwater](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/28332/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Municipal Ticketing Information (MTI), District of Clearwater](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/residents/municipal-ticketing-information-mti/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaws, District of Clearwater](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/municipal-hall/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08)

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