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Metchosin bylaw fines and how tickets work

What are the common bylaw fines in Metchosin?

Metchosin, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

Metchosin enforces bylaws with municipal tickets under its Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw. Examples: noise $200, unsightly property $250, parking over 72 hours $35, campfire rules $250. Many tickets rise if not paid within 30 days. You have 14 days to pay or dispute.

Key facts

How tickets workMetchosin uses Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) tickets under Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 475. Listed bylaws can be enforced by ticket, issued by designated Bylaw Enforcement Officers and, for some bylaws, the Corporate Officer, Building Inspector, Fire Chief or RCMP officers.Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 2004, No. 475, ss. 1-2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed for the purposes of Part 8 of the
are designated as Bylaw Enforcement Officers pursuant to Section 264 of the Community Charter
Common finesDog licence $100 ($150 after 30 days); animal at large $150 ($200); noise that disturbs $200; unsightly property $250; parking over 72 hours $35 ($70); campfire rules $250 ($500).Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 2004, No. 475, Schedules 2, 5, 7, 13, 15 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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1. No Dog licence 5 $100 $150
9. Animal at Large 26 $150 $200
1. Noise which disturbs 2(a) $ 200
2. Unsightly Property 3(2) $250
35. Park for more than 72 hours 3.1(21) $ 35 $ 70
17. Burn against campfire regulation 24 $ 250 $ 500
Paying earlyOn schedules with two amounts (animal control, traffic, fire, soil, building), the lower amount applies if paid on or before the 30th day from the date the ticket is served. Noise and unsightly premises tickets show one amount.Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 2004, No. 475, Schedules 5, 7, 15 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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(Bylaw No. 697) Words or Expressions Section Fine if paid Fine if paid Designating Offence on or before after the 30th
Words or Expressions Section Fine if paid Fine if paid Designating Offence on or before after the 30th the 30th day day from the
Words or Expressions Section Fine if Paid on Fine if Paid Designating Offence or Before the after the 30th 30th day from day from the
Paying lateThe higher amount applies if paid after the 30th day from the date the ticket is served (for example dog licence ticket $100 becomes $150).Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 2004, No. 475, Schedule 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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1. No Dog licence 5 $100 $150
Disputing a ticketWithin 14 days after the ticket is served, pay the fine or dispute it, either by delivering a written notice of dispute to the address on the ticket or by appearing in person at the location on the ticket (Community Charter s. 267). A disputed ticket is referred to Provincial Court for a hearing (s. 269). No dispute fee is stated.Community Charter, Part 8 (ss. 267 and 269), BC Laws, Community Charter ss. 267, 269 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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the person on whom the ticket is served may, within 14 days after the date of service,
delivering or having delivered to the address set out in the ticket a written notice of dispute, or
the council must refer the ticket to the Provincial Court for a hearing.
BylawDistrict of Metchosin Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw, No. 475, 2004Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 2004, No. 475, s. 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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This Bylaw may be cited as

How it works

Metchosin uses Municipal Ticket Information tickets under the Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 475. Designated Bylaw Enforcement Officers issue them, and for some bylaws so can the Corporate Officer, Building Inspector, Fire Chief or RCMP officers.

Steps

  1. Within 14 days after the ticket is served, pay the fine or dispute it.
  2. To dispute, deliver a written notice of dispute to the address on the ticket, or appear in person at the location on the ticket.
  3. A disputed ticket is referred to Provincial Court for a hearing under the Community Charter. No dispute fee is stated.

Good to know

  • On schedules with two amounts (animal control, traffic, fire, soil, building), the lower amount applies if paid on or before the 30th day from the date the ticket is served, and the higher amount after that. Noise and unsightly premises tickets show one amount.
  • Examples: dog licence $100 ($150 after 30 days); animal at large $150 ($200); noise that disturbs $200; unsightly property $250; parking over 72 hours $35 ($70); campfire rules $250 ($500).
  • Individual bylaws also set court fines. Ask Municipal Hall at 250-474-3167 about a specific ticket.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Building Permits | District of Metchosin (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 2004, No. 475, District of Metchosin (read 2026-11-06)
  3. Community Charter, Part 8 (ss. 267 and 269), BC Laws (read 2026-11-06)

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