{"title":"Mission watering restrictions","question":"Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?","slug":"water-restrictions","place":{"path":"ca/bc/mission","name":"Mission","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"water-roads-and-snow","name":"Water, sewer, roads and snow"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Mission","url":"https://www.mission.ca"},"short_answer":"In Mission, Stage 1 water restrictions apply every year from May 1 to September 30. Residential lawns may be watered once a week: even street numbers on Saturdays, odd numbers on Sundays. The City Engineer can bring in a stricter stage (2, 3 or 4) at any time.","aliases":["sprinkling restrictions mission","lawn watering days mission bc","watering permit mission","stage 1 water restrictions"],"cost":"Sprinkling permit for a new lawn: $58 for May, June or September, $121 for July or August. Bylaw notice $250 (Stage 1 or 2) or $500 (Stage 3 or 4).","how_long":"A sprinkling permit expires 14 days after it is issued.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Current restrictions (Alerts)","value":"https://www.mission.ca/index-pages/alerts"},{"type":"email","label":"Water conservation (questions and infractions)","value":"waterconservation@mission.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Water conservation","value":"604-820-3736"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Welton Common (pay watering permit fee)","value":"7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC V2V 3X1","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Residential Water Restrictions chart (PDF)","url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/residential-water-restrictions-2026"},{"title":"Watering Permit (PDF)","url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/watering-permit-2026"},{"title":"Water Restrictions, City of Mission","url":"https://www.mission.ca/services/water-sewer/water/water-conservation"}],"related":[],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/abbotsford","name":"Abbotsford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/pitt-meadows","name":"Pitt Meadows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/chilliwack","name":"Chilliwack","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/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 applies every year from May 1 to September 30. The City Engineer can change the dates or bring in a stricter stage (2, 3 or 4) at any time of year, and a stage stays in effect until it is ended.","short":"Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter as set","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf","title":"Water Bylaw 6244-2023 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.2","quotes":["are in effect each year from May 1 to September 30 inclusive","Terminate or bring into effect a more restrictive Stage at any time of year"]},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/services/water-sewer/water/water-conservation","title":"Water Restrictions, City of Mission","section":"Water Restrictions","quotes":["Water restrictions start annually on May 1."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"schedule":{"label":"Sprinkling schedule","value":"Stage 1, residential lawns, once a week: even street numbers Saturdays, odd numbers Sundays. Automatic systems 5 to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 to 9 a.m. Stages 2, 3 and 4: no lawn watering.","short":"Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2 to 4","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf","title":"Water Bylaw 6244-2023 (PDF)","section":"Schedule E, s. 3(1), 5(1), 10(1)","quotes":["i. when applying Automatic Watering on Saturdays between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.;","ii. when applying Manual Watering on Saturdays between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.;","i. when applying Automatic Watering on Sundays between the hours of 5:00 a.m.","when Stage 2 Restrictions are in force, no Person shall: (1) Water a Lawn;","when Stage 3 Restrictions are in force, no Person shall: (1) Water a Lawn;","When Stage 4 Restrictions are in force, no Person shall: (1) Water a lawn;"]},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/alert/seasonal-alerts","title":"Seasonal Alerts, City of Mission","section":"Stage 1 Water Restrictions return","quotes":["Stage 1 allows residential lawn watering once per week based on your address schedule. Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays - Automatic watering: 5 - 7 am"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"exempt_watering":{"label":"Allowed at any time","value":"Stages 1 and 2: trees, shrubs, decorative gardens and planters by hand, soaker hose or drip/micro spray at any time, or by automatic sprinkler 5 to 9 a.m.; edible plants. Stage 3: trees, shrubs and the like by hand or drip only; edible plants not restricted through Stage 3 (City chart). Stage 4: all outdoor watering banned. A hose must always have an automatic shut-off device.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf","title":"Water Bylaw 6244-2023 (PDF)","section":"Schedule E, s. 1(1), 2, 3(2)(a), 10(2), 15(3)","quotes":["Use a hose providing water without an equipped Automatic Shut-off Device at any time for any purpose;","trees, shrubs, decorative gardens and planters if carried out by Manual Watering, or by Soaker Hose or Drip/Micro Spray Irrigation;","(2) Edible Plants; and","applying Automatic Watering on properties zoned for residential between the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on any day;","if watering is carried out by Manual Watering;","Water Edible Plants;"]},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/residential-water-restrictions-2026","title":"Residential Water Restrictions chart (PDF)","section":"Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers","quotes":["Edible plants are exempt","from restrictions in Stages 1 to 3."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"Stage 2: sprinklers on trees and shrubs 5 to 9 a.m. Stage 3: manual or drip only, no sprinkler or soaker hose. The City’s chart (a PDF titled 2025/2026) agrees with the bylaw on these points; its stage colour codes were not readable as text."},"new_lawns":{"label":"New lawns","value":"Apply to the City Engineer for a Sprinkling Permit if you have a new seeded or sodded lawn, new landscaping, or European chafer beetle nematode treatment. It lets you water during Stage 1 at the times on the permit; it expires 14 days after issue and must be posted facing the street. No new permits in Stage 2; no permit watering in Stages 3 and 4. Fee: $58 for May, June or September, $121 for July or August.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf","title":"Water Bylaw 6244-2023 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.9; Schedule A","quotes":["has installed a new lawn, either by seeding or placing sod or turf","will expire, and be of no force or effect, 14 days after the date of issue","May, June, and September: Daily sprinkling permitted from 6:00 am to 8:00","Sprinkling Permit Fee"]},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/services/water-sewer/water/water-conservation","title":"Water Restrictions, City of Mission","section":"Watering Permits","quotes":["Permit Fees: $58 for May, June, or September or $121 for July or August.","During Stage 2, no new permits will be issued or renewed."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The bylaw fee schedule describes permit hours of 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. daily for one week (May, June, September) or two weeks (July, August); the City web page says permits are valid for 2 consecutive weeks with automatic watering 5 to 7 a.m. and manual watering 6 to 9 a.m. daily. The bylaw says permits last 14 days. Fees agree. Permits are applied for by email to engineering@mission.ca and paid in person at 7337 Welton Street."},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: Stage 1 or 2 $250 ($175 within 14 days, $325 after 28 days); Stage 3 or 4 $500 ($350 / $650). Municipal ticket: Stage 1 $250, Stage 2 $375, Stage 3 $500, Stage 4 $1,000. The City may also shut off service. The City web page says up to $250.","short":"Notice $250 ($175 if paid in 14 days); ticket $250","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 7 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 7, s. 5.5","quotes":["Violate water restriction – Stage 1 5.5 $250 $175 $325 Yes","Violate water restriction – Stage 3 5.5 $500 $350 $650 Yes"]},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf","title":"Water Bylaw 6244-2023 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.5","quotes":["the City may cause Service to the Person’s property to be shut off"]},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0","title":"Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 10 (PDF)","section":"Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 10 (Water Bylaw 6244-2023)","quotes":["Violate water restriction – Stage 2 5.5 $375.00","Violate water restriction – Stage 4 5.5 $1,000.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"City of Mission Water Bylaw 6244-2023 (Schedule E, Stages of Water Restrictions)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf","title":"Water Bylaw 6244-2023 (PDF)","section":"Cover","quotes":["ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This bylaw may be cited as \"City of Mission Water Bylaw 6244-2023\". 2. INTERPRETATION"]}],"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\nUnder the [Water Bylaw 6244-2023](<https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf>), Stage 1 applies every year from May 1 to September 30. The City Engineer can change the dates or bring in a stricter stage (2, 3 or 4) at any time of year, and a stage stays in effect until it is ended. To see the stage in effect now, check the City's alerts page at mission.ca or call 604-820-3736.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Stage 1, residential lawns, once a week: even street numbers on Saturdays, odd numbers on Sundays. Automatic systems 5 to 7 a.m.; manual watering 6 to 9 a.m.\n2. Stages 2, 3 and 4: no lawn watering.\n3. Always use a hose with an automatic shut-off device.\n4. For a new seeded or sodded lawn, new landscaping, or European chafer beetle nematode treatment, apply to the City Engineer for a Sprinkling Permit at engineering@mission.ca. Pay in person at 7337 Welton Street. The fee is $58 for May, June or September and $121 for July or August.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Trees, shrubs, decorative gardens and planters in Stages 1 and 2: by hand, soaker hose or drip/micro spray at any time under the bylaw, or by automatic sprinkler 5 to 9 a.m. The City's chart instead groups soaker hoses with sprinklers (5 to 9 a.m.) in Stages 1 and 2. In Stage 3, by hand or drip only (no sprinkler or soaker hose). Check with the City if unsure.\n- Edible plants are not restricted through Stage 3 (City chart). Stage 4 bans all outdoor watering.\n- A permit expires 14 days after issue and must be posted facing the street. No new permits in Stage 2; no permit watering in Stages 3 and 4. The bylaw fee schedule and the City web page describe permit hours differently; check your permit.\n- A bylaw notice is $250 for Stage 1 or 2 ($175 within 14 days, $325 after 28 days) and $500 for Stage 3 or 4 ($350 / $650). A municipal ticket is $250 for Stage 1, $375 for Stage 2, $500 for Stage 3 and $1,000 for Stage 4. The City may also shut off service. The City web page says up to $250.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/6244-2023-water-bylawpdf","title":"Water Bylaw 6244-2023 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/services/water-sewer/water/water-conservation","title":"Water Restrictions, City of Mission","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/residential-water-restrictions-2026","title":"Residential Water Restrictions chart (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/alert/seasonal-alerts","title":"Seasonal Alerts, City of Mission","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/5700-2018-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylawpdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, Schedule 7 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mission.ca/media/file/2646-1993-ticket-information-bylawpdf-0","title":"Ticket Information Bylaw 2646-1993, Schedule 10 (PDF)","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/mission/water-restrictions/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/water-restrictions.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/water-restrictions.json"}}