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Delta bylaw fines and how tickets work

What are the common bylaw fines?

Delta, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

The City of Delta uses two ticket systems: bylaw notices (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009) and municipal tickets (Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639). Common fines range from $100 to $500. A bylaw notice paid within 14 days costs less.

Key facts

How tickets workDelta uses two systems. A municipal ticket (Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639) is a Community Charter ticket; disputes can go to Provincial Court. A bylaw notice (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009) is handled by the City's screening officer and adjudication. Delta police, RCMP, bylaw inspectors and animal control officers can issue them.Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), s. 8; Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), ss. 4, 12 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
If notice of dispute is given in accordance with section 267(1)(b) of the
Community Charter, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Municipal Solicitor or
The bylaws and bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule A may be dealt with by
Sworn members of the Delta Police;
Animal Control Officers;
Common finesNo dog licence $150. Animal at large $100. Failure to pick up dog feces $150. Unsightly property $300. Noise that disturbs from property $300 (municipal ticket only). Parked over 72 hours: $200 municipal ticket, $100 bylaw notice. Fireworks without permit $500.Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), Schedule 1; Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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3 No valid dog licence 150
25 Failure to pickup and dispose of dog feces 150
6 Noise that disturbs from real property 300
Parked in excess of 72 hours 200
12.1 Possess fireworks without permit 500
Parked in excess of 72 100 75 125
5.4 Prohibited Open Air Burning 200 175 225
Paying earlyBylaw notice: pay within 14 days of receiving it for the discounted amount in Schedule A (for example $125 instead of $150 for no dog licence). The City says 'pay early, pay less'. No discount found for municipal tickets.Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), s. 7.2(a); Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Ticket - Payment Process · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
if payment is received by the Municipality within 14 days of the person
reduced to the discounted penalty set out in column A2
Pay within 14 days, and get a discount off the full amount
Paying lateBylaw notice: if not paid or disputed within 28 days, the penalty rises to the late amount in Schedule A (for example $175 instead of $150 for no dog licence). Same after an adjudication if unpaid within 30 days of the order.Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), s. 7.2(b)-(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
shall be increased to the late payment penalty set out in
within 30 days after the date the adjudicator
Disputing a ticketBylaw notice: the adjudication request must reach the City within 28 days (postmarks do not count). Complete the form on the back of the notice and deliver it to 4500 Clarence Taylor Cres in person or by mail, or use the City's online form. A screening officer phones you. If upheld you pay $25 extra.Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), ss. 5, 6, 8.3; Bylaw Enforcement, Ticket disputes · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
within 28 days of the date on which the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice
must pay the Municipality an additional fee of $25.00
A screening officer will contact you by telephone to discuss the offence.
An adjudicator cannot reduce the ticket amount or give you more time to pay.
This adjudication request must be received by the City of Delta within 28 days from the date of service or delivery. Postmarks will not be honoured as the date of dispute.
BylawDelta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011; Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, 2007Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026), s. 1; Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026), s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011
meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, 2007."

How it works

Delta uses two systems. A municipal ticket (Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639) is a Community Charter ticket; disputes can go to Provincial Court. A bylaw notice (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009) is handled by the City's screening officer and adjudication. Delta police, RCMP, bylaw inspectors and animal control officers can issue them. Some offences appear in both schedules with different amounts, such as parks, highways and fire.

Common fines

  • No dog licence $150. Animal at large $100. Failure to pick up dog feces $150.
  • Unsightly property $300.
  • Noise that disturbs from a property $300 (municipal ticket only).
  • Parked over 72 hours: $200 municipal ticket, $100 bylaw notice.
  • Fireworks without a permit $500.

Paying and disputing

  1. Early payment: pay a bylaw notice within 14 days for the discounted amount in Schedule A (for example $125 instead of $150 for no dog licence). The City says "pay early, pay less". No discount was found for municipal tickets.
  2. Late payment: if a bylaw notice is not paid or disputed within 28 days, the penalty rises (for example $175 instead of $150 for no dog licence). The same applies after an adjudication if unpaid within 30 days of the order.
  3. Dispute a bylaw notice: the adjudication request must reach the City within 28 days (postmarks do not count). Complete the form on the back of the notice and deliver it to 4500 Clarence Taylor Cres in person or by mail, or use the City's online form. A screening officer phones you. If the notice is upheld you pay $25 extra.
  4. Dispute a municipal ticket: under Community Charter s. 267(1)(b); a disputed ticket may be referred to Provincial Court.

Good to know

  • Pay online at deltaonline.ca (Visa or Mastercard), at City Hall or the North Delta Recreation Centre, or by mail to Delta City Hall, Bylaw & Licensing Services.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Delta Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639 (consolidated May 22, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011 (consolidated July 7, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Bylaw Enforcement, City of Delta (read 2026-11-05)

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