Township of Langley bylaw fines and how tickets work
What are the common bylaw fines in the Township of Langley?
The Township of Langley (not the City of Langley) issues bylaw notices under Bylaw No. 4703, each with one set amount and no early-payment discount. Examples: unlicensed dog $200, unsightly property $500, burning without a permit $200. Dispute a notice within 14 days.
Key facts
| How tickets work | Bylaw notices (tickets) under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703 and the provincial Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act. They are issued by designated bylaw enforcement officers, including RCMP members, Township bylaw officers and local assistants to the Fire Commissioner. No separate Municipal Ticket Information bylaw was found.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, s. 4, 13 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingCouncil hereby designates the bylaw contraventions specified in Schedule “A” of this Bylaw members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; |
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| Common fines | Bylaw notices: unlicensed dog $200; dog off leash on public land $100; dog bite of a person $500; sound over the limit $200 to $250; unsightly property $500; burning without a permit $200; most parking offences $50 (hydrant, over 72 hours); RV on street over 48 hours $100; watering ban $150 to $500.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingKeeping Dog without Licence Tag $200.00 Allow Property to become or remain Burning without Permit – Outdoor Park Recreational Vehicle Exceeding 48 hrs Unauthorized use of water, Stage 1 $150.00 Park Within 5 m of Fire Hydrant Park For Continuous Period Exceeding 72 |
| Paying early | None set. The Township of Langley gives no early-payment discount on bylaw notices.Read: Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703; Pay a Bylaw Notice |
| Paying late | No increase is set in the bylaw. A notice may be paid after 14 days, but cannot be disputed after 14 days. Unpaid notices are sent to collection and can affect credit rating.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, s. 7; Pay a Bylaw Notice, Bylaw notices that are not paid · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingA person may pay the indicated penalty after 14 days of receiving the notice, but no person Failure to pay a Bylaw Notice (ticket) will result in collection action. |
| Disputing a ticket | Submit the dispute form (or complete the back of the notice) to Bylaw Enforcement within 14 days of issue; a screening officer reviews it, and if it is not cancelled you may go to an adjudication hearing (in person, by phone or in writing). If unsuccessful you pay the notice plus a $25 fee. Missing the hearing means the notice is upheld and the $25 fee is added.Disputes and Adjudications, How to dispute; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, s. 6, 9(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingA dispute form must be submitted to the Township of Langley Bylaw Enforcement department within 14 days from the issuance of the Bylaw Notice (Ticket). additional fee of $25 |
| Bylaw | Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingBylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 |
How it works
The Township issues bylaw notices under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703 and the provincial Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act. Designated bylaw enforcement officers issue them, including RCMP members, Township bylaw officers and local assistants to the Fire Commissioner. No separate Municipal Ticket Information bylaw was found. The Township of Langley is a separate municipality from the City of Langley.
Steps
- To pay, follow the instructions on the Township's Pay a Bylaw Notice page. There is no early-payment discount.
- To dispute, submit the dispute form (or complete the back of the notice) to Bylaw Enforcement within 14 days of issue.
- A screening officer reviews it. If the notice is not cancelled, you may go to an adjudication hearing in person, by phone or in writing.
Good to know
- Examples: unlicensed dog $200; dog off leash on public land $100; dog bite of a person $500; sound over the limit $200 to $250; unsightly property $500; burning without a permit $200; most parking offences $50 (hydrant, over 72 hours); RV on a street over 48 hours $100; watering ban $150 to $500.
- The bylaw sets no increase for late payment. A notice may be paid after 14 days but cannot be disputed after that. Unpaid notices go to collection and can affect your credit rating.
- If you lose at adjudication you pay the notice plus a $25 fee. If you miss the hearing, the notice is upheld and the $25 fee is added.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703 (PDF), Township of Langley (read 2026-11-06)
- Pay a Bylaw Notice, Township of Langley (read 2026-11-06)
- Disputes and Adjudications, Township of Langley (read 2026-11-06)
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