{"title":"Langley City watering restrictions","question":"Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?","slug":"water-restrictions","place":{"path":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"water-roads-and-snow","name":"Water, sewer, roads and snow"},"owner":"shared","owner_label":"More than one level of government","owner_body":null,"short_answer":"Yes. The City of Langley's Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw sets four stages. Stage 1 takes effect automatically on May 1 and ends October 15 each year. Stages 2 to 4 are set by the Metro Vancouver Commissioner and take effect 72 hours after the City announces them. Lawn watering is banned at Stages 2 to 4.","aliases":["sprinkling restrictions langley city","lawn watering days langley","water restriction stages","water exemption permit langley city","report neighbour watering"],"cost":"Ticket for unauthorized watering: $100 (Stage 1), $200 (Stage 2), $500 (Stage 3), $1,000 (Stage 4). Water Exemption Permit for a new lawn: $50 plus taxes; nematode treatment permit: free.","how_long":"A new-lawn permit is valid 21 days, with one 21-day extension. A nematode permit is valid 21 days and is not renewable.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Engineering, Parks and Environment (permits and questions)","value":"604-514-2997"},{"type":"email","label":"Engineering (permits)","value":"engineering@langleycity.ca"},{"type":"online","label":"Request for Service, to report watering outside permitted times","value":"https://rfs.langleycity.ca/"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Water Restrictions, City of Langley","url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/city-services/engineering-parks-operations/water-restrictions"},{"title":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 3037 (PDF)","url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/drinking-water-conservation-plan-bylaw-3037-consolidated"}],"related":[],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/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/"}],"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 takes effect automatically on May 1 and ends October 15 each year. Stages 2, 3 and 4 are activated and deactivated by the Metro Vancouver (GVWD) Commissioner and take effect 72 hours after the City announces them. Any stage ends after October 15 unless the Commissioner continues it.","short":"Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/drinking-water-conservation-plan-bylaw-3037-consolidated","title":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 3037 (consolidated April 4, 2022) (PDF)","section":"ss. 2.1-2.6","quotes":["Stage 1 Restrictions come into effect automatically on May 1 every year.","Stages 2, 3 and 4 are activated and deactivated by the GVWD Commissioner.","comes into force 72 hours after the City has made a Public Announcement","A Restriction Stage ceases to be in force after October 15 each year; unless the","Commissioner declares"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"schedule":{"label":"Sprinkling schedule","value":"Stage 1 residential lawns: even-numbered addresses Saturday, odd-numbered addresses Sunday. Automatic watering 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Non-residential: even addresses Monday, odd addresses Tuesday; automatic 4 a.m. to 6 a.m., manual 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Lawn watering is prohibited at Stages 2 to 4.","short":"Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2 to 4","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/drinking-water-conservation-plan-bylaw-3037-consolidated","title":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 3037 (consolidated April 4, 2022) (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, Stage 1","quotes":["Even-numbered civic addresses on Saturdays:","Automatic watering from 5 am to 7 am","Manual watering from 6 am to 9 am","Odd-numbered civic addresses on Sundays:","Even-numbered civic addresses on Mondays:","Automatic watering from 4 am to 6 am"]},{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/city-services/engineering-parks-operations/water-restrictions","title":"Water Restrictions, City of Langley","section":"Stage 1","quotes":["During stage 1, lawn watering is allowed once per week, in the morning, unless you have a valid Water Exemption Permit."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"exempt_watering":{"label":"Allowed at any time","value":"Stages 1 to 3: vegetables, fruits and herbs have no restrictions. Trees, shrubs and flowers: with a sprinkler any day 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. (residential); with a handheld hose, water container or drip irrigation any time (soaker hoses too in Stages 1 and 2). Stage 3 bans sprinklers and soaker hoses on them. Stage 4 bans watering trees, shrubs, flowers and edible plants.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/drinking-water-conservation-plan-bylaw-3037-consolidated","title":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 3037 (consolidated April 4, 2022) (PDF)","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["On any day from 5 am to 9 am if using a sprinkler","On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation","Prohibited if using a sprinkler or soaker hose","Watering trees, shrubs, flowers","and edible plants"]},{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/city-services/engineering-parks-operations/water-restrictions","title":"Water Restrictions, City of Langley","section":"Stage 1 and Stage 4","quotes":["Vegetables, fruits, and herbs | no restrictions | no restrictions","Vegetable Gardens | No restrictions"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City water page shows Stage 4 vegetable gardens as \"No restrictions\", but the bylaw Schedule A (Stage 4) lists \"Watering trees, shrubs, flowers and edible plants\" as prohibited. The bylaw is followed. Hoses must always have an automatic shut-off device and water must not run off needlessly (all stages). Drip irrigation is excluded from the bylaw definition of \"Watering\"."},"new_lawns":{"label":"New lawns","value":"A Water Exemption Permit lets you water a new sodded or seeded lawn, or treat an existing lawn with nematodes for European chafer beetle, during Stage 1 outside the usual lawn times. New lawn permit: $50 plus taxes, proof of sod or seed purchase; valid 21 days, one 21-day extension. Nematode permit: free, proof of purchase or hired treatment, 21 days, not renewable. No new permits at Stages 2 to 4.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/drinking-water-conservation-plan-bylaw-3037-consolidated","title":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 3037 (consolidated April 4, 2022) (PDF)","section":"Part 5","quotes":["installs a new lawn, either by seeding or by placing sod or turf","will expire 21 days after the date of issue","one 21-day extension of the Permit","No new Permits will be issued in Stages 2, 3 or 4."]},{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/feesandchargesbylaw2837consolidateddec-15-2025pdf-3","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2837, Schedule 13 (consolidated December 15, 2025) (PDF)","section":"Schedule 13","quotes":["New sodded or seeded lawn","$50.00 with proof of purchase of sod or","Existing lawn to receive nematode application $0.00 with proof of purchase of nematodes"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Municipal ticket for unauthorized watering: $100 in Stage 1, $200 in Stage 2, $500 in Stage 3, $1,000 in Stage 4. On conviction in court the fine is $3,000 to $10,000 for a first offence and $5,000 to $10,000 for a repeat.","short":"Ticket $100 Stage 1; $200 Stage 2; $500 Stage 3","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/municipal-ticket-information-system-bylaw-2846-consolidated-dec-4-2023","title":"Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2846, Schedule B23","section":"Schedule B23","quotes":["Unauthorized Watering – Stage 1 Sch A St 1 $100.00","Unauthorized Watering – Stage 2 Sch A St 2 $200.00","Unauthorized Watering – Stage 3 Sch A St 3 $500.00","Unauthorized Watering – Stage 4 Sch A St 4 $1,000.00"]},{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/drinking-water-conservation-plan-bylaw-3037-consolidated","title":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 3037 (consolidated April 4, 2022) (PDF)","section":"s. 6.1","quotes":["not less than $3,000 but not more than $10,000 for a first conviction for an","not less than $5,000 but not more than $10,000 for a second or subsequent"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 3037","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/drinking-water-conservation-plan-bylaw-3037-consolidated","title":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 3037 (consolidated April 4, 2022) (PDF)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["This bylaw may be cited as \"Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2017,","No. 3037\"."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City of Langley's [Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw](https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/drinking-water-conservation-plan-bylaw-3037-consolidated) sets the restriction stages. Stage 1 takes effect automatically on May 1 and ends October 15 each year. Stages 2, 3 and 4 are activated and deactivated by the Metro Vancouver (Greater Vancouver Water District) Commissioner and take effect 72 hours after the City announces them. Any stage ends after October 15 unless the Commissioner continues it. Check the City's water restrictions page for the current stage.\n\n## Stage 1 lawn watering (by the last number of the street address)\n\n1. Residential: even-numbered addresses Saturday, odd-numbered addresses Sunday. Automatic watering 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.\n2. Non-residential: even addresses Monday, odd addresses Tuesday. Automatic watering 4 a.m. to 6 a.m.; manual watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.\n3. Mixed-use buildings follow the non-residential times.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Lawn watering is prohibited at Stages 2 to 4.\n- Hoses must always have an automatic shut-off device, and water must not run off needlessly.\n- Vegetables, fruits and herbs have no restrictions in Stages 1 to 3. Trees, shrubs and flowers (residential): with a sprinkler any day 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.; with a handheld hose, water container or drip irrigation any time. Stage 3 bans sprinklers on them. Stage 4 bans watering trees, shrubs, flowers and edible plants.\n- The City water page shows vegetable gardens unrestricted at Stage 4, but the bylaw lists edible plants as prohibited. Confirm with the City.\n- A Water Exemption Permit lets you water a new sodded or seeded lawn, or treat a lawn with nematodes for European chafer beetle, during Stage 1 outside the usual lawn times. The new-lawn permit is $50 plus taxes with proof of sod or seed purchase. The nematode permit is free with proof of purchase or hired treatment. No new permits at Stages 2 to 4. Post the permit facing the street beside the driveway.\n- Fines: a ticket is $100 in Stage 1, $200 in Stage 2, $500 in Stage 3 and $1,000 in Stage 4. On conviction in court the fine is $3,000 to $10,000 for a first offence and $5,000 to $10,000 for a repeat. Each day is a separate offence.\n- To report watering outside permitted times, use the Request for Service form.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/city-services/engineering-parks-operations/water-restrictions","title":"Water Restrictions, City of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/drinking-water-conservation-plan-bylaw-3037-consolidated","title":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 3037 (consolidated April 4, 2022) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/ticket-information-system-bylaw-2846-consolidated-dec-4-2023","title":"Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2846, Schedule B23 (consolidated December 4, 2023) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/feesandchargesbylaw2837consolidateddec-15-2025pdf-3","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2837, Schedule 13 (consolidated December 15, 2025) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/municipal-ticket-information-system-bylaw-2846-consolidated-dec-4-2023","title":"Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2846, Schedule B23","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","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/langley/water-restrictions/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/water-restrictions.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/water-restrictions.json"}}