{"place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","slug":"new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","full_name":"City of New Westminster","type":"municipality","country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"},"region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"website":"https://www.newwestcity.ca","population":"not yet confirmed from a City page (check the 2021 Census figure; the Flood Management page gives the area as twelve square kilometres)","intro":"New Westminster is a compact, historic city on the north bank of the Fraser River at the centre of Metro Vancouver, including Queensborough on the eastern tip of Lulu Island, on the unceded land of the Halkomelem-speaking peoples. The City of New Westminster runs more than most Metro Vancouver cities: its own electrical utility (power bills, outages and street lights), planning and building permits, business and dog licences, Animal Services and the City animal shelter, bylaw and parking enforcement, roads, snow clearing, water distribution and sewers, curbside garbage, recycling and food scraps collection, New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services, emergency management, parks, recreation centres such as the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, Anvil Centre, the museum and archives, and the New Westminster Public Library. The New Westminster Police Department is a municipal force. Metro Vancouver supplies the drinking water, treats the sewage and runs the regional recycling and waste centres; TransLink runs the buses and SkyTrain; health care is Fraser Health (Royal Columbian Hospital); and marriage licences, health cards and driver's licences are provincial.","city_hall":{"label":"City Hall","address":"511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9","phone":"604-521-3711","hours":"Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."},"useful_contacts":[{"label":"Public Works (water","sewer":null,"drainage":null,"streets":null,"sidewalks":null,"garbage carts; also after hours)":null,"value":"604-526-4691"},{"label":"Electrical utility power outages (24 hours)","value":"604-239-6100"},{"label":"Electrical utility non-emergency and street lights","value":"604-515-3750"},{"label":"Electrical utility billing","value":"604-527-4555"},{"label":"Revenue and Collections (property taxes","water":null,"sewer and solid waste bills)":null,"value":"604-527-4550"},{"label":"Building and Plumbing permits","value":"604-527-4580"},{"label":"Legislative Services (bylaws","FOI)":null,"value":"604-527-4523"},{"label":"Animal Services and shelter (420 Boyne Street","open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)":null,"value":"604-519-2008"},{"label":"Parking Services (parking and street use complaints)","value":"604-519-2010"},{"label":"Tree Protection and Regulation office","value":"604-636-4318"},{"label":"Tenant Support Coordinator","value":"604-527-4603"},{"label":"New Westminster Police Department (non-emergency)","value":"604-525-5411"},{"label":"New Westminster Public Library (716 Sixth Avenue)","value":"604-527-4660"},{"label":"Report a non-emergency problem","value":"SeeClickFix app or newwestcity.ca/services/online-services/report-a-problem"}],"bodies":{"municipal":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"regional":{"name":"Metro Vancouver","url":"https://metrovancouver.org"},"provincial":{"name":"Province of British Columbia","url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca"},"federal":{"name":"Government of Canada","url":"https://www.canada.ca"}},"boundary":{"geojson":"/data/ca/bc/new-westminster/boundary.geojson","area_km2":18.51,"source":"Municipalities - Legally Defined Administrative Areas of BC, BC Data Catalogue","source_url":"https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/municipalities-legally-defined-administrative-areas-of-bc","accessed":"2026-11-07"},"zoning":{"zones":189,"zone_pages":86,"has_page":true,"bylaw":{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (consolidated as of June 8, 2026)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","accessed":"2026-11-07","note":"The City publishes the complete bylaw as a single PDF, consolidated as of June 8, 2026; it also publishes each part separately. The saved text includes the list of amendments and appendices."},"map":{"has_map":true,"has_addresses":true}},"counts":{"answers":23,"facts_matched":140},"latest":"2026-11-05"},"generated":"2026-11-12T01:48:38.090Z","count":23,"answers":[{"title":"New Westminster building permits: when you need one and how to apply","question":"Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?","slug":"building-permit","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"Yes, in most cases. In New Westminster you need a City building permit for a new detached dwelling, an addition or renovation, and a new accessory building over 10 square metres, such as a garage. Apply by email or online through MyCity.","aliases":["building permit new westminster","how to apply for a building permit new west","do i need a permit to renovate","mycity building permit"],"cost":"A non-refundable application fee is paid by credit card when you submit online, plus a permit fee based on construction value (see building-permit-fees for the amounts).","how_long":"The City does not state a review time. It says applications are reviewed once all documents are received.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Apply through MyCity (alterations and small projects)","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","note":"Choose the building type on that page."},{"type":"email","label":"Apply by email (new construction, or alterations)","value":"Use the building permit application address on the City's Residential Building Permits page","note":"Send the application package and drawings as PDFs."},{"type":"phone","label":"Building Division","value":"604-527-4580","note":"Inspectors are generally available by phone 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday."},{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall","value":"511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."}],"documents":["Residential and Accessory Building Permit Application Package (the application form)","Owner's acknowledgement","Land title search (see Good to know for how recent)","Letter of authorization if you apply for the owner","Company summary or solicitor's letter if a company owns the property","Consent of strata, if it applies","Drawings"],"forms":[{"title":"Residential Building Permits (apply and guides)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes"},{"title":"Building Bylaw 8125, 2019 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"New Westminster building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"New Westminster permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"New Westminster fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"tree-removal","title":"New Westminster tree removal rules and permits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit/"},"facts":{"needed_for":{"label":"Needed for","value":"New detached dwellings, additions and renovations, and new accessory buildings over 10 m² such as garages. The Building Bylaw bars starting or continuing construction, or changing occupancy, without a permit issued by the Building Official.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Residential Building Permits","quotes":["you are required to obtain permits. New accessory buildings over 10 square meters, such as a garages, also require permits."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","section":"s. 3.1.4","quotes":["No person shall commence or continue construction or change the","unless the Building Official has issued"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"not_needed_for":{"label":"Not needed for","value":"The Building Bylaw does not apply to buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the BC Building Code, except as the bylaw provides. Section 2.4.2 also names greenhouses over 10 m² (PVC hoops, poly cover), fences (except as Part 12 requires for pools) and underground tank removal.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","section":"s. 2.4.2","quotes":["This Bylaw does not apply to buildings or structures exempted by","greenhouses greater than 108 sq. ft. (10 sq. m.)","fences except as required in Part 12 of this Bylaw"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_apply":{"label":"How to apply","value":"New construction: email the completed Residential and Accessory Building Permit Application Package and drawings as PDFs. Alterations and small projects: apply by email or online through a MyCity profile. A non-refundable application fee is paid by credit card at online submission.","short":"Email package (new construction)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Building Permit Application - New Construction","quotes":["This application is designed for new construction.","Once complete, email all required documents and drawings to:"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Alterations And Small Projects","quotes":["Apply for a building permit by email or online using the options below.","A non-refundable application fee is required and must be paid by credit card at the time of submission."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_to_submit":{"label":"What to submit","value":"The Residential and Accessory Building Permit Application Package (application form), owner's acknowledgement, a land title search (bylaw: within 48 hours; City page: within 30 days), letter of authorization if applying for the owner, company summary or solicitor's letter, strata consent if applicable, and drawings.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.2.3.5","quotes":["include a copy of a Land Title Office search of the","land made within 48 hours of the date of the","be made using the application form prescribed, from"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Apply Online - What You'll Need","quotes":["Letter of Authorization (if applying on behalf of owner)","Consent of Strata (if applicable)","Project drawings and other documents based on scope"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City's online page asks for a current title search within 30 days; the bylaw (2023 consolidation) says within 48 hours, and the garage guide says 48 hours. Followed the bylaw."},"processing_time":{"label":"Processing time","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_published","note":"The official pages do not state this detail.","sources":[]},"inspections":{"label":"Inspections","value":"Book building and plumbing inspections through the MyCity Portal using the permit folder number and access code, by 2:00 p.m. on the business day before the inspection is needed. The owner or agent must call for all required inspections.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/inspections","title":"Inspections, City of New Westminster","section":"Scheduling An Inspection","quotes":["To schedule a Building or Plumbing Inspection, please book through the MyCity Portal","Please ensure your request is made by 2:00 pm on the business day before the inspection is required."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","section":"s. 6.1","quotes":["It is the sole responsibility of the owner to call for all required inspections"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact":{"label":"Contact","value":"Building Division, 604-527-4580, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue. Inspectors are generally available by phone 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday. City Hall is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits","title":"Building Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Contact","quotes":["General Inquiries: 604-527-4580","Building and Plumbing Inspectors are generally available for phone calls from 8:30 am to 9:30 am Monday to Friday."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","section":"title page","quotes":["BUILDING BYLAW NO. 8125, 2019","CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City of New Westminster's [Building Bylaw 8125, 2019](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf) bars anyone from starting or continuing construction, or changing how a building is used, without a permit issued by the Building Official. The City's page says new detached dwellings, additions, renovations and new accessory buildings over 10 square metres need permits.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Read the guide for your project on the Residential Building Permits page.\n2. Gather the documents listed above.\n3. New construction: email the completed application package and drawings as PDFs. Alterations and small projects: apply by email or online through a MyCity profile.\n4. Pay the non-refundable application fee by credit card when you submit online.\n5. Book inspections through the MyCity Portal, using your permit folder number and access code, by 2:00 p.m. on the business day before you need the inspection. The owner or agent must call for every required inspection.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The bylaw does not apply to buildings or structures that Part 1 of the BC Building Code exempts. It also names greenhouses over 10 square metres, fences (except pool fences) and underground tank removal, but its wording on whether those are exempt is unclear. Call the Building Division before you decide a job needs no permit.\n- The City's page does not say whether a shed or other accessory building of 10 square metres or less needs a permit, and the bylaw sets no size. Ask the Building Division.\n- The City's page asks for a land title search within 30 days; the bylaw says within 48 hours. The other official source differs, so confirm with the Building Division.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits","title":"Building Permits, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/inspections","title":"Inspections, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (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 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster fence rules: permits and height limits","question":"Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?","slug":"fence-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"No, the City of New Westminster does not require a building permit for a fence. In residential zones the limit is 1.22 metres (4 feet) in a required front yard and 1.83 metres (6 feet) on a side or rear boundary. Near a street corner the limit is 0.91 metres (3 feet).","aliases":["fence height new westminster","fence bylaw new west","how tall can my fence be","corner lot fence"],"cost":null,"how_long":"No permit process.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Building Division","value":"604-527-4580"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning Division (zoning)","value":"604-527-4532"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Guide - Fences (PDF, April 2019)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Guide___Fences(1).pdf"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw page","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw"}],"related":[{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"New Westminster permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"building-permit","title":"New Westminster building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"New Westminster zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fence-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules/"},"facts":{"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"No building permit is needed to build a fence. The Building Bylaw does not apply to fences, except pool enclosure fences (Part 12). Retaining walls are separate.","short":"No building permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Guide___Fences(1).pdf","title":"Guide - Fences (PDF, April 2019), City of New Westminster","section":"Guide: Fences","quotes":["You do not need a permit to build"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","section":"s. 2.4.2.2","quotes":["fences except as required in Part 12 of this Bylaw"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"height_front":{"label":"Height, front yard","value":"In residential (R) and park/public (P) districts, 4 ft (1.22 m) in required front yards or on the boundary of a required front yard.","short":"4 ft (1.22 m)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.16","quotes":["except in required front yards or on the boundary of required front yards where the height shall not exceed 4 feet"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"height_side_rear":{"label":"Height, side and rear yards","value":"Residential (R) and P districts: up to 6 ft (1.83 m) on a site boundary or in a required yard. Commercial (C) and industrial (M) districts: 8 ft (2.44 m), or 12 ft (3.66 m) for open mesh or chain link.","short":"6 ft (1.83 m)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.16","quotes":["shall not exceed 6 feet (1.83 metres) in height"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.17","quotes":["shall not exceed 8 feet (2.44 metres) in height except that open mesh or chain link","type fences may be erected to a height not to exceed 12 feet (3.66 metres)."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"corner_lots":{"label":"Corner lots and sightlines","value":"At a street or lane intersection on a corner site where front or side yards are required, no fence, wall, hedge or other vegetation may be higher than 3 ft (0.91 m) within 15 ft (4.57 m) of the corner.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.14","quotes":["no fence, wall, hedge or other vegetation shall be allowed at a","greater height than 3 feet (0.91 metres)","of 15 feet (4.57 metres) of the corner of the site at the intersection"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_rules":{"label":"Other rules","value":"Height is measured from average ground level within 3 ft (0.91 m) of both sides of the fence. No signs or advertising on fences. A fence over the limits must meet building height and setbacks. Pool enclosures must be at least 1,070 mm high.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.13","quotes":["The height of a fence, wall or hedge shall be determined by measurement from the ground","level at the average grade level within 3 feet (.91 metres) of both sides of such fence"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.12 and 190.19","quotes":["shall comply with the height and setback","No advertising or display or posting of signs or notices is permitted on fences."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","section":"s. 12.2.1","quotes":["not less than 1070 mm in height with no openings greater than 100"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, sections 190.12 to 190.19; pool fences: Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019, Part 12","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw","title":"Zoning Bylaw, City of New Westminster","section":"Adoption and Amendment Information","quotes":["Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 was adopted by Council on September 17, 2001 and is consolidated as of June 8, 2026."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.12","quotes":["Any fence, wall or other structure not being a building which exceeds the height limitations"]}],"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 New Westminster does not require a building permit for a fence. Its [Building Bylaw 8125](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf) does not apply to fences, except pool enclosure fences (Part 12). Height limits are in sections 190.12 to 190.19 of the [Zoning Bylaw 6680](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf). Retaining walls are separate.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Find your property line on your survey. If you are unsure, call the Building Division.\n2. Check the height limits below for each part of your lot.\n3. Talk to your neighbour before building on a shared line.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Residential (R) and park or public (P) districts: 1.22 metres (4 feet) in a required front yard or on its boundary; 1.83 metres (6 feet) on a site boundary or in a required yard.\n- Commercial (C) and industrial (M) districts: 2.44 metres (8 feet), or 3.66 metres (12 feet) for open mesh or chain link.\n- Corner lots: where front or side yards are required, nothing taller than 0.91 metres (3 feet) is allowed within 4.57 metres (15 feet) of the street or lane corner. This covers fences, walls, hedges and other plants.\n- Height is measured from the average ground level within 0.91 metres (3 feet) of both sides of the fence.\n- Signs or advertising on fences are not allowed.\n- A fence over these limits must meet building height and setback rules.\n- Pool enclosures must be at least 1,070 mm high.\n- The City's 2019 guide words the front-yard limit differently from the bylaw. The bylaw is followed here; confirm with Planning.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Guide___Fences(1).pdf","title":"Guide - Fences (PDF, April 2019), City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw","title":"Zoning Bylaw, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (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/new-westminster/fence-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fence-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fence-rules.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","question":"Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?","slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"In New Westminster, a new accessory building over 10 square metres, such as a garage, needs a City building permit. The City lists sheds and carports with garages as accessory buildings. The City's web pages and bylaws we read do not state when a deck needs a permit, so call the Building Division.","aliases":["shed permit new westminster","garage permit new west","deck permit new westminster","carport permit"],"cost":"A non-refundable application fee plus a permit fee based on construction value; see building-permit-fees for the amounts.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Building Division","value":"604-527-4580"},{"type":"online","label":"Apply for a detached accessory building through MyCity","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning Division (zoning, setbacks)","value":"604-527-4532"}],"documents":["Residential and Accessory Building Permit Application Package and the garage checklist","Erosion and sediment control form","Tree permit forms"],"forms":[{"title":"Residential Building Permits page","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes"},{"title":"Guide for Residential Detached Garage (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Guide_for_Residential_Detached_Garage.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"New Westminster building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit/"},{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"New Westminster building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"New Westminster fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"tree-removal","title":"New Westminster tree removal rules and permits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"New Westminster secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"New Westminster zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"topic":{"title":"Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},"facts":{"shed":{"label":"Sheds","value":"New accessory buildings over 10 m² require a building permit. The City's online application lists sheds, with garages, carports and workshops, as detached accessory buildings.","short":"Yes, if over 10 m²","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Residential Building Permits","quotes":["New accessory buildings over 10 square meters, such as a garages, also require permits."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Select A Building Type","quotes":["Choose this option for alterations to a Detached Accessory Building (e.g., Garage, Carport, Shed, Workshop)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"deck":{"label":"Decks","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"scanned","note":"The City's deck construction guidelines could not be read.","sources":[]},"garage_carport":{"label":"Garages and carports","value":"A garage over 10 m² needs a building permit, applied for with the Detached Accessory Structure guide and checklist. Carports are listed with garages as detached accessory buildings in the online application; no separate carport rule was found.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Residential Building Permits","quotes":["New accessory buildings over 10 square meters, such as a garages, also require permits."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Select A Building Type","quotes":["Choose this option for alterations to a Detached Accessory Building (e.g., Garage, Carport, Shed, Workshop)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_limits":{"label":"Zoning limits","value":"In RS-1: all detached accessory buildings together up to 10% of site area; one storey; roof up to 4.57 m (peaked) or 3.6 m (pitch 4:12 or less); not in the required front yard; no dormers; garages and carports at least 6.71 m from a lane (less lane width). Other zones differ.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 300 One and Two Unit Residential (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 310.16 and 310.21","quotes":["The maximum permitted detached accessory area is 10% of the site area.","shall not exceed one storey, nor the following maximum building","in the case of a peaked roof, no portion of the roof shall exceed a height of 4.57 metres (15 feet)","shall not be located in the required front yard;","shall not have dormers; and","shall contain no plumbing fixtures other than one toilet and one sink.","shall not be located less than twice the width of the minimum required","closer to a lane than 6.71 metres (22 feet), less the width of such lane"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019; Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (s. 310 for RS-1)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","section":"title page","quotes":["BUILDING BYLAW NO. 8125, 2019"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw","title":"Zoning Bylaw, City of New Westminster","section":"Adoption and Amendment Information","quotes":["Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 was adopted by Council on September 17, 2001 and is consolidated as of June 8, 2026."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":4,"matched":4,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City of New Westminster's Residential Building Permits page says new accessory buildings over 10 square metres, such as garages, need a building permit. Its online application lists sheds, garages, carports and workshops as detached accessory buildings. Zoning rules on size and setbacks apply as well.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Call the Building Division (604-527-4580) if your deck or small shed is a borderline case.\n2. Read the [garage guide](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Guide_for_Residential_Detached_Garage.pdf) and the permit checklist.\n3. Apply for a detached accessory building permit through MyCity, or by email with the application package.\n4. Include the erosion and sediment control form and tree permit forms the garage guide asks for (see tree-removal).\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Decks: the City pages and bylaws we read give no height or size threshold. The City publishes deck construction guidelines, but we could not read them. Ask the Building Division.\n- Sheds and carports: no separate carport rule was found. No official text we read says in plain words that a shed of 10 square metres or less needs no permit. Ask before you build.\n- Zoning limits in the RS-1 zone ([Zoning Bylaw 6680](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf), s. 310): all detached accessory buildings together up to 10% of the site area, one storey, not in the required front yard, and no dormers. Roof height is up to 4.57 metres (peaked) or 3.6 metres (pitch 4:12 or less). Garages and carports must be at least 6.71 metres from a lane (less the lane width).\n- Other zones have their own rules. Check with the Planning Division (604-527-4532).","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits","title":"Building Permits (contact), City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Guide_for_Residential_Detached_Garage.pdf","title":"Guide for Residential Detached Garage (PDF), City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 300 One and Two Unit Residential (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw","title":"Zoning Bylaw, City of New Westminster","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 4 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"In 2026 the City of New Westminster's minimum building permit fee is $169. Above that it is based on construction value: $18.50 per $1,000 up to $50,000, $16.40 per $1,000 from $50,001 to $150,000, and $14.40 per $1,000 above $150,000.","aliases":["building permit cost new westminster","building permit fee schedule new west","how much is a permit","plan review fee"],"cost":"Minimum $169. $18.50 per $1,000 (or part) up to $50,000; $16.40 per $1,000 from $50,001 to $150,000; $14.40 per $1,000 above $150,000. Plus a $169 application fee and a plan review fee. 2026 fees.","how_long":"The City does not say when the remaining permit fee is due.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Building Division","value":"604-527-4580"},{"type":"online","label":"2026 Fees page","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permit-fees"},{"type":"phone","label":"Engineering (works and services fees, damage deposits)","value":"604-527-4592"}],"documents":["Estimated construction value of the work"],"forms":[{"title":"2026 Fees, City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permit-fees"},{"title":"Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw 7683, 2014 (PDF, consolidated June 15, 2026)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"New Westminster building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit/"},{"slug":"tree-removal","title":"New Westminster tree removal rules and permits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit-fees/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees/"},"facts":{"minimum_fee":{"label":"Lowest fee","value":"$169 (2026), the minimum building permit fee.","short":"$169 (2026)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permit-fees","title":"2026 Fees, City of New Westminster","section":"Building Permit Fees","quotes":["## Building Permit Fees - Minimum fee $169.00 - $18.50 for each $1,000 of work or portion thereof up to $50,000"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"By construction value: $18.50 per $1,000 (or part) up to $50,000; $16.40 per $1,000 from $50,001 to $150,000; $14.40 per $1,000 above $150,000. Projects certified by registered professionals get a 1% discount, up to $513.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D)","section":"Schedule A, Building Permit Fee based on Construction Value","quotes":["$18.50 for each $1,000.00 of construction value or fraction thereof up to and","$16.40 from each $1,000.00 of construction value or fraction thereof between","$14.40 for each additional $1,000.00 of construction value or fraction thereof in","1% of the building permit fee up to $513.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"A non-refundable $169 application fee is paid at application. A non-refundable plan review fee of 50% of the building permit fee (minimum $169, maximum $20,000) is credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.","short":"$169, plus plan review 50% of permit fee","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D)","section":"Schedule A, Building Permit Processing Fees","quotes":["$169.00 (non-refundable)","with a minimum fee of $169.00 and a maximum fee of $20,000.00","shall be credited against the Building Permit Fee when the building permit"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permit-fees","title":"2026 Fees, City of New Westminster","section":"Building Permit Application Fee","quotes":["Non-refundable application fee of $169.00 required upon completion of pre-review"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Plumbing: $169 for 1 to 4 fixtures, $39 each additional. Demolition: $169 for an accessory building such as a garage or shed; other structures from $1,440. Re-inspection: $169 third, $332 fourth, $496 fifth, $663 each after (plus GST). Engineering fees and damage deposits are set by Engineering.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D)","section":"Schedule D, 2026 Plumbing Fees","quotes":["1 to 4 fixtures","$169.00 (minimum permit fee)","Each additional fixture","$39.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permit-fees","title":"2026 Fees, City of New Westminster","section":"Demolition Permit Fees","quotes":["Demolition permit fee for accessory buildings such as a garage or shed and demolition of interior commercial spaces under 2500sq.ft. is $169.00","Demolition permit fee for all other structures shall be a minimum of $1440.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permit-fees","title":"2026 Fees, City of New Westminster","section":"Re-Inspection Fee","quotes":["$169.00 (plus GST) for the third, $332.00 (plus GST) for the fourth, $496.00 (plus GST) for the fifth inspection and $663.00 (plus GST) for each subsequent inspection"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permit-fees","title":"2026 Fees, City of New Westminster","section":"Other Departmental Fees and Deposits","quotes":["Damage Deposits may also be charged, as determined by the Engineering Department."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"The application fee is paid by credit card when an online application is submitted. Online credit card payments add a non-refundable 1.75% convenience fee. The City does not say when the remaining permit fee is due.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Apply Online - Payment","quotes":["A non-refundable application fee is required and must be paid by credit card at the time of submission."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D)","section":"Credit Card Convenience Fee","quotes":["An additional fee of 1.75% shall be","added to the total cost of the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Planning & Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014, Schedule A (2026 Building Permit Fees)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D)","section":"title page and Schedule A","quotes":["PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT FEES AND RATES","BYLAW NO. 7683, 2014","2026 Building Permit Fees"]}],"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 New Westminster sets building fees in [Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw 7683, 2014](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf), Schedule A. The permit fee is worked out from the construction value of your project, with a minimum of $169.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Estimate the construction value of your project.\n2. Pay the non-refundable $169 application fee by credit card when you submit online.\n3. Pay the plan review fee: 50% of the building permit fee (minimum $169, maximum $20,000), which is credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.\n4. Pay the rest of the permit fee. The City does not say when it is due, so ask the Building Division.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Projects certified by registered professionals get a 1% discount, up to $513.\n- Online credit card payments add a non-refundable 1.75% convenience fee.\n- Plumbing: $169 for 1 to 4 fixtures, $39 for each additional one.\n- Demolition: $169 for an accessory building such as a garage or shed; other structures start at $1,440.\n- Re-inspections (plus GST): $169 for the third, $332 for the fourth, $496 for the fifth and $663 for each after that.\n- Engineering fees and damage deposits are set by Engineering.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permit-fees","title":"2026 Fees, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/building-permits/single-detached-dwellings-and-duplexes","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D)","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/new-westminster/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster zoning: find your zone and what it allows","question":"How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?","slug":"zoning-lookup","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"Search your address on the City of New Westminster's CityViews map. Selecting the property gives a Site Development Report that shows its zoning. Then read that zone in Zoning Bylaw 6680. For help, contact the Planning Division at 604-527-4532.","aliases":["what is my zoning new westminster","zoning map new westminster","cityviews","zoning bylaw 6680","site development report","comfort letter"],"cost":"Not stated for looking up zoning online.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"online","label":"CityViews map","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/property-inquiry-information","note":"Open CityViews from the Property Inquiry Information page."},{"type":"online","label":"Zoning Bylaw","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning Division","value":"604-527-4532","note":"Email plnpost@newwestcity.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Zoning Bylaw page","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw"},{"title":"Property Inquiry Information","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/property-inquiry-information"}],"related":[{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"New Westminster secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/zoning-lookup/"}],"topic":{"title":"Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup/"},"facts":{"how_to_find":{"label":"How to find your zone","value":"Open the City's CityViews interactive map and search the property. Selecting the property gives a Site Development Report with its zoning. The Property Information Portal also shows general zoning attributes.","short":"Online map (CityViews)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw","title":"Zoning Bylaw, City of New Westminster","section":"Find a Property's Zoning","quotes":["Open CityViews to access the interactive map."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/property-inquiry-information","title":"Property Inquiry Information, City of New Westminster","section":"Cityviews Map","quotes":["This Site Development Report will outline the zoning information for the site"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/property-inquiry-information","title":"Property Inquiry Information, City of New Westminster","section":"Property Information Portal","quotes":["General zoning attributes, assessment & taxation information, and a property's legal address and property identification (PID) number can be obtained through the Property Information Portal"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_bylaw":{"label":"Zoning bylaw","value":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, consolidated as of June 8, 2026. The consolidation is not a legal document; certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw","title":"Zoning Bylaw, City of New Westminster","section":"Adoption and Amendment Information","quotes":["Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 was adopted by Council on September 17, 2001 and is consolidated as of June 8, 2026.","This consolidation is not a legal document."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_zone_controls":{"label":"What the zone controls","value":"The types of uses allowed, density (number of units or floor space), building height and the amount of parking. District sections also set setbacks and site coverage; RS-1 limits site coverage to 35%.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw","title":"Zoning Bylaw, City of New Westminster","section":"Zoning Bylaw","quotes":["the types of uses which are allowed on a property (e.g. retail stores, libraries, residential units),","the allowed density (e.g. number of residential units and/or amount of floor space),","building height, and","the amount of parking."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 300 One and Two Unit Residential (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 310.13","quotes":["All principal buildings and structures shall be sized and sited according to the","Thirty five percent (35%)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact":{"label":"Contact","value":"Planning Division, 604-527-4532, plnpost@newwestcity.ca.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/housing/laneway-and-carriage-houses","title":"Laneway and Carriage Houses, City of New Westminster","section":"Contact","quotes":["## Contact Planning Division For questions about the about zoning regulations, guidelines or the Development Permit process.","For questions about the about zoning regulations, guidelines or the Development Permit process. Phone: 604-527-4532 Email: plnpost@newwestcity.ca Building Division For information on Building Code and Plumbing Bylaw requirements, and the Building Permit process."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw","title":"Zoning Bylaw, City of New Westminster","section":"Zoning Bylaw","quotes":["Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001","Every property in New Westminster is assigned to a zoning district."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"zoning":{"bylaw":{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (consolidated as of June 8, 2026)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","accessed":"2026-11-07","note":"The City publishes the complete bylaw as a single PDF, consolidated as of June 8, 2026; it also publishes each part separately. The saved text includes the list of amendments and appendices."},"zones":189,"zone_pages":86,"index_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning/index.json","lookup_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning/lookup","map":{"has_map":true,"has_addresses":true,"zones_geojson":"/data/ca/bc/new-westminster/zones.geojson","addresses_json":"/data/ca/bc/new-westminster/addresses.json","source_url":"https://services3.arcgis.com/A7O8YnTNtzRPIn7T/arcgis/rest/services/Zoning_/FeatureServer/0","viewer":{"title":"CityViews","url":"http://arcgis.newwestcity.ca/Html5Viewer4122/index.html?viewer=CNWPublicMap"},"caveat":null,"accessed":"2026-11-07"}},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nEvery property in New Westminster has a zoning district under [Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001](https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw), consolidated as of June 8, 2026. The zone controls the types of uses allowed, density (number of units or floor space), building height and the amount of parking. District sections also set setbacks and site coverage; RS-1, for example, limits site coverage to 35%.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Open the City's CityViews interactive map and search the property.\n2. Select the property to get a Site Development Report, which shows its zoning. The Property Information Portal also shows general zoning attributes.\n3. Open the matching section of the Zoning Bylaw and read your district.\n4. Contact the Planning Division (604-527-4532, plnpost@newwestcity.ca) to confirm what is allowed.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The consolidated bylaw is not a legal document. The City says to consult certified copies of the original bylaws.\n- The City's pages we read do not state a fee for looking up zoning or how long Planning takes to answer.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/zoning-bylaw","title":"Zoning Bylaw, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/property-inquiry-information","title":"Property Inquiry Information, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/housing/laneway-and-carriage-houses","title":"Laneway and Carriage Houses, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 300 One and Two Unit Residential (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","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 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster secondary suite and carriage house rules","question":"Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?","slug":"secondary-suite","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"Often yes. In New Westminster's RS-1 zone, one secondary suite is allowed in a single detached house, and so is one laneway or carriage house. Both need a building permit and a tree permit. Neither can be sold separately or used for short-term rentals. Confirm your zoning with Planning first.","aliases":["basement suite new westminster","legal suite new west","laneway house new westminster","coach house new westminster"],"cost":"Building permit fee depends on construction value (see building-permit-fees); tree permit fees are in the tree-removal answer.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Planning Division (zoning)","value":"604-527-4532","note":"Email plnpost@newwestcity.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Building Division","value":"604-527-4580"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Secondary Suites page","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/secondary-suites"},{"title":"Laneway and Carriage Houses page","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/housing/laneway-and-carriage-houses"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"New Westminster building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit/"},{"slug":"tree-removal","title":"New Westminster tree removal rules and permits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"New Westminster zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/secondary-suite/"}],"topic":{"title":"Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite/"},"facts":{"suite_allowed":{"label":"Secondary suite allowed","value":"Yes. Zoning Bylaw s. 190.29 applies to secondary suites in single detached dwellings, multiplexes and townhouses. In RS-1 one suite is an accessory use if all requirements are met. The City says most single detached houses and some duplexes qualify; confirm zoning with Planning first.","short":"Yes, in single detached, multiplex and townhouse","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 300 One and Two Unit Residential (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 310.9","quotes":["One additional accessory dwelling unit is permitted in the form of a secondary","suite if all “Requirements for Secondary Suites” as set out in Section 190.29 of"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/secondary-suites","title":"Secondary Suites, City of New Westminster","section":"Secondary Suites","quotes":["but are permitted in most single detached houses in New Westminster"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.29","quotes":["Secondary suites on properties with single detached dwellings, multiplexes or townhouses"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"detached_allowed":{"label":"Coach house or garden suite allowed","value":"Yes in RS-1: one detached accessory dwelling (laneway house where there is a lane, carriage house where there is none), in addition to the house and a secondary suite. Not allowed in RS-2, in Queensborough, or on lots not designated RD or RGO in the Official Community Plan.","short":"Yes in RS-1; not in RS-2 or Queensborough","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 300 One and Two Unit Residential (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 310.10 and 311.2","quotes":["In addition to the principal dwelling unit and a secondary suite, one detached","accessory dwelling unit is permitted.","Detached accessory dwelling units shall not be a permitted use."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/housing/laneway-and-carriage-houses","title":"Laneway and Carriage Houses, City of New Westminster","section":"FAQ","quotes":["Only properties designated (RD) Residential – Detached or Semi-Detached or designed (RGO) Residential – Ground Oriented Infill Housing on the Land Use Designation Map","No, the Queensborough Plan does not allow laneway or carriage houses."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits","value":"One suite per house (a laneway or carriage house may also be allowed). Suite at least 32.52 m² (350 ft²); not below the flood construction level; private outdoor space of 7.43 m² (80 ft²) or a 5.57 m² (60 ft²) raised deck if above grade. Cannot be strata-titled, sold or used for short term rentals.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.29","quotes":["the floor area of a secondary suite shall not be less than 32.52 square metres (350 square feet);","no part of a secondary suite shall be constructed below any flood construction level","not smaller than 7.43 square metres (80 square feet)","minimum size of 5.57 square metres (60 square feet)"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/secondary-suites","title":"Secondary Suites, City of New Westminster","section":"Secondary Suites","quotes":["Secondary suites cannot be strata-titled, sold, or used for short term rentals"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 300 One and Two Unit Residential (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 310.9","quotes":["One additional accessory dwelling unit is permitted in the form of a secondary","suite if all “Requirements for Secondary Suites” as set out in Section 190.29 of"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"parking":{"label":"Parking","value":"Single detached house: 1 off-street space for the house plus an additional 1 for the first secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit; none extra for a second. This does not apply to sites in a transit-oriented development area.","short":"1 extra space for the first suite","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 140.9","quotes":["Except for residential uses located on sites within a transit-oriented development area","An additional 1.0 space per dwelling unit for the","first accessory dwelling unit or secondary suite","No additional off-street parking spaces required per"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permits":{"label":"Permits","value":"A Building Permit is required (plans are approved by the Building Division first) and a Tree Permit is also required. An authorized suite must have been created with a Building Permit. A laneway or carriage house must also meet the Laneway and Carriage House Development Permit Area guidelines.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/secondary-suites","title":"Secondary Suites, City of New Westminster","section":"Creating Or Authorizing A Secondary Suite","quotes":["Plans must be approved by the Building Division before a Building Permit can be issued. A Tree Permit is also required.","must have been created with a Building Permit.","the Laneway and Carriage House Development Permit Area guidelines, and the Building Code."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (s. 190.29, s. 310 and s. 140); Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019; Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.29","quotes":["Requirements for Secondary Suites"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","section":"title page","quotes":["BUILDING BYLAW NO. 8125, 2019"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (PDF)","section":"title page","quotes":["TREE PROTECTION AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 7799, 2016"]}],"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 New Westminster applies section 190.29 of its Zoning Bylaw to secondary suites in single detached dwellings, multiplexes and townhouses. In RS-1, one suite is an accessory use if all requirements are met. The City says most single detached houses and some duplexes qualify. Since July 6, 1998 the City has allowed one authorized secondary suite per single detached house.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Call the Planning Division (604-527-4532) to confirm your zoning allows a suite or a laneway or carriage house.\n2. Get your plans approved by the Building Division, then apply for a building permit. A tree permit is also required.\n3. A laneway or carriage house must also meet the Laneway and Carriage House Development Permit Area guidelines.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- A suite is authorized only if it was created with a building permit.\n- Suite rules: at least 32.52 square metres (350 square feet); not below the flood construction level; private outdoor space of 7.43 square metres (80 square feet), or a 5.57 square metre (60 square foot) raised deck if the suite is above grade.\n- Suites cannot be strata-titled, sold or used for short-term rentals.\n- A laneway house (where there is a lane) or carriage house (where there is none) is allowed in RS-1 in addition to the house and suite. It is not allowed in RS-2, in Queensborough, or on lots not designated RD or RGO in the Official Community Plan. The maximum size is 89 square metres (958 square feet). Only one detached accessory structure is allowed: a laneway or carriage house or a detached garage.\n- Parking for a single detached house: 1 off-street space for the house plus 1 more for the first suite or accessory dwelling; none extra for a second. This does not apply in a transit-oriented development area. The City's laneway page says two spaces in total even with three units.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/secondary-suites","title":"Secondary Suites, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/housing/laneway-and-carriage-houses","title":"Laneway and Carriage Houses, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 300 One and Two Unit Residential (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building(2).pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (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/new-westminster/secondary-suite/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster tree removal rules and permits","question":"Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property?","slug":"tree-removal","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"Yes, for any protected tree. In New Westminster that means a tree 20 cm or more across (measured 1.3 m above the ground), a hedge 5 m or higher, a tree with nesting birds, and any tree or shrub on City land. A permit costs $106 per tree for the first 5.","aliases":["tree permit new westminster","tree bylaw new west","cut down tree new westminster","hazardous tree removal","dead tree removal"],"cost":"Per tree: $106 for the first 5, $211 each after; specimen trees $158 first, $264 each after. Hazardous trees only: $79 for one, or $79 plus $26 per extra tree. Resident Applicants: $0 per hazardous tree, otherwise $81 per tree up to $1,584. Replacement security is extra. 2026.","how_long":"Not stated.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Tree permit applications","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/trees/tree-permits"},{"type":"phone","label":"Tree Bylaw and Regulation","value":"604-636-4318"},{"type":"email","label":"City Arborist","value":"treeprotectionbylaw@newwestcity.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Boulevard tree maintenance requests (City trees)","value":"604-527-4567"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Tree Permits page","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/trees/tree-permits"},{"title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw 7799, 2016 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"New Westminster building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"New Westminster permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"New Westminster secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/tree-removal/"}],"topic":{"title":"Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal/"},"facts":{"permit_needed":{"label":"When a permit is needed","value":"A permit is needed to cut or remove any protected tree on any lot: a tree 20 cm or more in diameter (measured 1.3 m above grade), or whose two largest stems total 20 cm; a hedge 5 m or higher; a tree with nesting birds; and any tree or shrub on City land.","short":"Yes, for trees 20 cm or more in diameter","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/trees/tree-permits","title":"Tree Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"FAQ","quotes":["A permit is required for cutting or removing any protected tree."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (PDF)","section":"s. 1.0(jj)","quotes":["that has a DBH of 20 centimetres or greater, or has a combined DBH of its two largest trunks or stems of 20 centimetres or greater","a hedge that is 5 metres or higher as measured from the trunk flare to the tip"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"exemptions":{"label":"Exemptions","value":"Pruning to sound arboricultural practice needs no permit, but not crown raising below 50% live crown, removing over 25% of the crown, topping, or cutting structural roots. A tree in imminent danger of falling from natural causes, where no permit can be had first, may be cut; report it by the next business day with a photo, and replace it.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.7","quotes":["A permit is not required for the pruning of a protected tree so long as pruning is carried out","In the event that a protected tree is in imminent danger of falling and injuring persons or","property due to natural causes, and it is not possible to obtain a permit prior to the tree falling","Trees that are cut pursuant to this section must be replaced"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.6","quotes":["the owner may cut the tree or have it cut, but shall report the cutting of the tree to"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (PDF)","section":"s. 3.2(b)","quotes":["protected trees on City-owned property or highways that are cut or removed by the City or its authorized agents in accordance with approved City operations."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"Per tree: $106 for the first 5, $211 each after; specimen trees $158 first, $264 each after. Hazardous trees only: $79 for one, or $79 plus $26 per extra tree. Resident Applicants: $0 per hazardous tree, otherwise $81 per tree up to $1,584.","short":"$106 per tree for first 5 ($211 each after)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedule E, 2026)","section":"Schedule E, Tree Permit Fee","quotes":["$106.00 per tree for first 5","$211.00 per tree for each","$158.00 per specimen tree","$79.00 for the first tree, plus","$26.00 for each additional","$0.00 per hazardous tree","and $81.00 per tree for all"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"replacement":{"label":"Replacement trees","value":"Two replacement trees per protected tree removed; one per hazardous or heavily diseased tree. Security or cash-in-lieu per replacement tree is $792, or $686 for a Resident Applicant (capped at $10,811 in total). Replacement trees must be maintained for 1 year.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (PDF)","section":"s. 7.2, 7.6","quotes":["required shall be 2 replacement trees for each 1 protected tree that is cut, removed or","1 replacement tree for each 1 hazardous tree","Replacement trees shall be maintained for a period of 1 year"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedule E, 2026)","section":"Schedule E, Security or Cash-in-Lieu for Replacement Trees","quotes":["Security or cash-in-lieu per replacement tree (general)","Resident Applicant: $686.00","Maximum combined security or cash-in-lieu for all"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/trees/tree-permits","title":"Tree Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Resident Applicants","quotes":["40% of replacement tree securities will be refunded once the trees have been planted and the remaining 60% returned at the end of the one year maintenance period."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"city_trees":{"label":"City trees","value":"Trees and shrubs of any size on City-owned or occupied land, including boulevards, are protected. No one may cut, remove, prune or damage them, or fasten anything to them.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (PDF)","section":"s. 4.5, 4.6","quotes":["No person shall cut, remove, prune or damage any tree or shrub of any size on City-owned","or occupied land, including any tree or shrub located on a highway."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/trees/tree-permits","title":"Tree Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"FAQ","quotes":["Trees/shrubs of any size on all City-owned or occupied lands"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: $500 for cutting, removing or damaging a protected tree without a permit ($475 if paid early, $525 if paid late). The Municipal Ticket Information schedule sets $1,000 for the same offence. On conviction in court the fine is $1,000 to $10,000.","short":"Notice $500 ($475 if paid early); ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","section":"Schedule A, Part 23","quotes":["4.1 Cut, remove, or damage 500.00 475.00 525.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (PDF)","section":"s. 11.3","quotes":["a person shall be liable to pay a fine of","not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 8077, 2019 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","section":"Schedule B, Part 23","quotes":["Cut, remove, or damage a protected tree without 1,000.00 permit"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (PDF)","section":"title page","quotes":["TREE PROTECTION AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 7799, 2016"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nNew Westminster's [Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw 7799, 2016](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf) requires a permit to cut or remove a protected tree. Protected trees are a tree 20 cm or more across 1.3 m above the ground (or whose two largest stems total 20 cm), a hedge 5 m or higher, a tree with nesting birds, and any tree or shrub on City land. Retained, replacement and specimen trees named in plans are also protected.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Measure your tree at 1.3 m above the ground.\n2. Apply for a tree permit on the City's Tree Permits page.\n3. Pay the fees and the replacement tree security or cash-in-lieu.\n4. Plant and maintain the replacement trees for 1 year.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Replacement: two trees per protected tree removed; one per hazardous or heavily diseased tree. Security is $792 per replacement tree, or $686 for a Resident Applicant, capped at $10,811 in total.\n- A Resident Applicant is an owner who lives on the lot and removes a hazardous tree, builds an addition or alteration, or builds an accessory building that is not a dwelling.\n- Pruning to sound arboricultural practice needs no permit, but not crown raising below 50% live crown, removing over 25% of the crown, topping, or cutting structural roots.\n- A tree in imminent danger of falling from natural causes may be cut if no permit can be had first. Report it by the next business day with a photo, and replace it.\n- Trees and shrubs on City land, including boulevards, may not be cut, pruned, damaged or have anything fastened to them.\n- Fines: a bylaw notice is $500 ($475 if paid early, $525 if paid late); a municipal ticket is $1,000. On conviction in court the fine is $1,000 to $10,000.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/trees/tree-permits","title":"Tree Permits, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7799_Tree_Protection_and_Regulation(1).pdf","title":"Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7683__2014_Planning__Development_Fees_and_Rates__2026_06_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedule E, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 8077, 2019 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","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 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","question":"When is garbage collected in New Westminster, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?","slug":"garbage-collection","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"garbage-and-recycling","name":"Garbage, recycling and waste"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"New Westminster collects garbage every two weeks, and your day is on the City's online collection schedule. Put your cart at the curb or lane by 7 a.m. on collection day. Extra garbage goes in Tag-a-Bag bags ($5 per tag), each no more than 60 L and 23 kg.","aliases":["new west garbage pickup day","garbage schedule new westminster","tag a bag new westminster","extra garbage bags","missed garbage pickup"],"cost":"Tag-a-Bag tag $5. Annual solid waste charge on the utility bill: $515.85 for a 120 L garbage cart or $796.99 for a 240 L cart, with a 5% discount if paid on time. Glass collection adds $19.22 a year. Upsizing a garbage cart from 120 L to 240 L: $80 admin fee. Replacing a lost or damaged cart: $105 (120 L) or $130 (240 L).","how_long":"Garbage and recycling are collected every two weeks; yard trimmings and food scraps are weekly year round.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Collection Schedule","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/collectionschedule"},{"type":"online","label":"Collection Cart Request Form (size change)","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/collection-cart-size-change-request"},{"type":"phone","label":"Public Works Office","value":"604-526-4691"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Garbage Collection","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/garbage-collection"},{"title":"Garbage and Recycling (cart placement)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/garbage_recycling"},{"title":"Frequently Asked Questions (missed collection)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/frequently-asked-questions"},{"title":"Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf"}],"related":[],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/garbage-collection/"}],"topic":{"title":"Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection/"},"facts":{"frequency":{"label":"How often","value":"Garbage every two weeks, recycling every two weeks, and yard trimmings and food scraps weekly year round.","short":"Garbage, recycling every other week; organics weekly","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/garbage-collection","title":"Garbage Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"intro","quotes":["Garbage will be collected every two weeks."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/recycling","title":"Recycling, City of New Westminster","section":"intro","quotes":["Recycling will be collected every two weeks."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"intro","quotes":["Yard Trimmings and food scraps will be collected weekly, year round."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"collection_day":{"label":"Finding your day","value":"Use the City's online Collection Schedule at newwestcity.ca/collectionschedule.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/garbage-collection","title":"Garbage Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"intro","quotes":["Please refer to the Collection Schedule for more details.","Collection Schedule -> https://www.newwestcity.ca/collectionschedule"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"carts":{"label":"Carts","value":"Garbage carts come in 120 L (small) or 240 L (large). Request a size change through the Collection Cart Request Form; upsizing garbage from 120 L to 240 L costs an $80 admin fee, and recycling and greens changes cost nothing. Replacing a lost or damaged cart is $105 (120 L) or $130 (240 L).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/collection-cart-size-change-request","title":"Collection Cart Size Change Request, City of New Westminster","section":"intro","quotes":["There are two sizes of carts – 120L small or 240L large.","There is no difference in cost for upsizing or downsizing."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 4.0 (PDF)","section":"Part 4.0 D","quotes":["To upsize from a 120 Litre garbage container to a 240 Litre garbage $80.00","For the replacement of a lost or damaged 120 Litre container, as $105.00","For the replacement of a lost or damaged 240 Litre container, as $130.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"set_out":{"label":"Setting carts out","value":"Put carts at the curb or lane by 7 a.m. on collection day (collection runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and return them to storage by the end of that day. Wheels against the curb, lid arrows toward the street, at least 1 m clear on all sides and 3 m clear above.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (PDF)","section":"s. 10.1","quotes":["place collection carts out for collection prior to 7am on the collection day;","return collection carts to their storage location no later than the end of the day of","one (1) meter clear space on all sides of each collection container and three (3) metres of"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/garbage_recycling","title":"Garbage and Recycling, City of New Westminster","section":"Cart Placement","quotes":["Carts should be at the curb for pick-up no later than 7:00 am on collection day.","Make sure arrows on the lids are pointing towards the centre of the street."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/frequently-asked-questions","title":"Garbage and Recycling Frequently Asked Questions, City of New Westminster","section":"missed","quotes":["Collection takes place between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits and extra garbage","value":"Do not overfill: the lid must close. Extra garbage goes in Tag-a-Bag bags ($5 per tag), each no more than 60 L and 23 kg (the City says under 50 lbs), placed on top of the cart or 1 m away.","short":"Lid must close; extra Tag-a-Bag bags $5 per tag","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/garbage-collection","title":"Garbage Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"Tag-a-Bag","quotes":["Residents that have additional bags need to place extra tagged bags on top of your cart, or group bags 1 metre away from your garbage cart","Tags can be purchased for $5 each"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.1","quotes":["Each bag of garbage must have a volume no greater than 60 litres and weigh no more"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (PDF)","section":"s. 7.1(j)","quotes":["Set out only the amount of waste that will fit into a collection cart or disposal bin with"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 4.0 (PDF)","section":"Part 4.0 C","quotes":["(not to exceed 60 Litres in $5.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"Annual solid waste charge on the utility bill: $515.85 for a 120 L garbage cart or $796.99 for a 240 L cart, with a 5% discount if paid on time (net $490.06 and $757.14). Glass collection adds $19.22 a year. Owners 65 or older living alone can get 25% off.","short":"$515.85 (120 L) or $796.99 (240 L) a year","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 4.0 (PDF)","section":"Part 4.0 A","quotes":["For each 120 Litre garbage collection cart, as provided by the City - Annually $515.85 $25.79 $490.06","For each 240 Litre garbage collection cart, as provided by the City - Annually $796.99 $39.85 $757.14","glass collection receptacle as provided by the City – $19.22"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/propertytaxes-utilities/sb_expander_articles/1271.php","title":"Utility Rates, City of New Westminster","section":"2026 rates","quotes":["Solid Waste - 120L1 | $535.07 | ($26.75) | $508.32"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (PDF)","section":"s. 6.7","quotes":["to have services waived at 25% of the solid waste services rate set"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"New Westminster Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (rules); Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013, Part 4.0 (fees).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw shall be cited for all purposes as \"New Westminster Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 4.0 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013.”"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City collects garbage every two weeks, recycling every two weeks, and yard trimmings and food scraps weekly year round. Glass is collected separately in a grey bin. Find your day on the City's online Collection Schedule at newwestcity.ca/collectionschedule. Statutory holidays may shift collection days. The rules are in the [Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf>), and fees are in the [Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf>), Part 4.0.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Put your cart at the curb or lane by 7 a.m. on collection day (collection runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and return it to storage by the end of that day. Where construction, filming or snow may affect road access, set it out by 6:30 a.m.\n2. Place the cart with its wheels against the curb and lid arrows toward the street, at least 1 m clear on all sides and 3 m clear above.\n3. Do not overfill: the lid must close.\n4. For extra garbage, buy $5 Tag-a-Bag tags. Each bag may be no more than 60 L and 23 kg (the City says under 50 lbs), and goes on top of the cart or 1 m away.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Cart sizes are 120 L (small) or 240 L (large). To change size, use the Collection Cart Request Form or call Public Works at 604-526-4691. Upsizing garbage from 120 L to 240 L costs an $80 admin fee; recycling and greens changes cost nothing.\n- Annual charge: $515.85 (120 L) or $796.99 (240 L), net $490.06 or $757.14 with the 5% on-time discount. Glass adds $19.22. Owners 65 or older living alone can get 25% off. The City's utility page shows a different discount deadline (May 4, 2026) than the bylaw (within 60 days of billing), so check your bill.\n- A missed collection caused by late set-out, the wrong cart or poor placement can be recovered for $55.\n- Special pick-ups for large items start at $55 for one item.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/garbage-collection","title":"Garbage Collection, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/recycling","title":"Recycling, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/garbage_recycling","title":"Garbage and Recycling, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/frequently-asked-questions","title":"Garbage and Recycling Frequently Asked Questions, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/collection-cart-size-change-request","title":"Collection Cart Size Change Request, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/propertytaxes-utilities/sb_expander_articles/1271.php","title":"Utility Rates, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 4.0 (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 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/garbage-collection/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/garbage-collection.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/garbage-collection.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster yard waste collection and drop-off","question":"Where does yard waste and brush go in New Westminster?","slug":"yard-waste","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"garbage-and-recycling","name":"Garbage, recycling and waste"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"In New Westminster, yard trimmings go in the green cart with food scraps, collected weekly year round. Up to two extra kraft paper bags may go out with it each week, with extra bag and branch collection four weeks each spring and fall. Residents can also drop extra off free in Coquitlam.","aliases":["leaf pickup new west","leaf it to the city","branches pickup new westminster","green cart yard trimmings","kraft bags yard waste"],"cost":"Free curbside; the City states no separate charge. Drop-off at United Boulevard is free for residents within the limits below.","how_long":"Weekly all year. Extra collection is four weeks each spring and fall; the 2026 dates are May 4 to 29 and November 2 to 27.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Collection Schedule","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/collectionschedule"},{"type":"in_person","label":"United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre","value":"995 United Boulevard, Coquitlam, BC","note":"Bring proof of residency and use a personal vehicle. Opening hours are not on the City's page."},{"type":"phone","label":"Public Works Office","value":"604-526-4691"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection"},{"title":"Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"garbage-collection","title":"New Westminster garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/garbage-collection/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/yard-waste/"}],"topic":{"title":"Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste/"},"facts":{"curbside":{"label":"Curbside collection","value":"Yes. Yard trimmings and food scraps go in the green cart, collected weekly year round. Up to two extra kraft paper bags may be set out with it each week. Four weeks each spring and fall (May 4-29 and November 2-27, 2026) allow additional bags and branch bundles.","short":"Yes, weekly in green cart","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"intro","quotes":["Yard Trimmings and food scraps will be collected weekly, year round."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"Extra Green Material","quotes":["residents may additionally put out up to TWO kraft bays of yard trimmings on collection day.","Every spring and fall there will be 4 weeks of extra curbside pickup for leaves and yard trimmings."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"preparation":{"label":"How to set it out","value":"Bundle branches with twine and use kraft paper bags; each bag or bundle under 50 lbs. Branches under 3 inches in diameter and no more than 3 feet long. Set bags and bundles at least 1 m from the carts. No plastic bags, even 'biodegradable' ones.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"Guidelines","quotes":["Bundle branches with twine and stuff kraft paper bags with leaves or yard trimmings.","Individual branches in the bundles must be less than 3 inches in diameter and no more than 3 feet in length.","Place your kraft bags and branch bundles at least 1 metre away from the regular carts"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"NOT accepted","quotes":["Do not use plastic bags (including those labeled as “biodegradable” or “compostable”)."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"drop_off":{"label":"Drop-off","value":"United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard, Coquitlam, takes extra yard trimmings and food waste year round. Bring proof of residency and use a personal vehicle. Branches up to 30 cm across and 120 cm long.","short":"United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, Coquitlam","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"United Boulevard","quotes":["Dispose of extra yard trimmings and food scraps year-round for free.","tree branches (max. diameter of 30 cm and length of 120 cm)","have proof of residency, such as a valid driver’s license, or current utility or property tax bill."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/frequently-asked-questions","title":"Garbage and Recycling Frequently Asked Questions, City of New Westminster","section":"Yard and Food Scraps","quotes":["United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (995 United Boulevard) for free drop-off (proof of residency is required)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"cost":{"label":"Cost","value":"Drop-off at United Boulevard is free for residents, up to 1,000 kg of green waste and 100 L of food waste per vehicle per day, and 2,000 kg of green waste per vehicle per calendar year. Residential materials only.","short":"Free for residents at United Boulevard","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"United Boulevard","quotes":["1,000 kg of green waste per vehicle per day;","2,000 kg of green waste per vehicle per calendar year.","100 L of food waste per vehicle per day;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"not_accepted":{"label":"Not accepted","value":"Stumps, rocks, sod and soil; food scraps mixed into yard bags; plastic bags. At United Boulevard, commercial or landscaping loads are not accepted, and food waste must be kept separate from yard trimmings.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"NOT accepted","quotes":["Do not place stumps, rocks, sod, or soil in with your yard trimmings bags.","Do not mix food scraps in with your yard trimmings bags."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"United Boulevard","quotes":["Material from businesses or commercial operations (e.g. landscaping, yard maintenance, debris removal, etc.), which will be determined by vehicle type, will not be accepted."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"New Westminster Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw shall be cited for all purposes as \"New Westminster Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw"]}],"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\nYard trimmings and food scraps go in the green cart, collected weekly year round. Use kraft paper bags, not plastic, including ones labelled biodegradable. The [Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf>) defines yard trimmings as plants, leaves, grass, clippings, twigs and branches up to 12 inches in diameter, and requires them to be separated from garbage.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Fill the green cart first.\n2. Put up to two extra kraft paper bags (each under 50 lbs) out with it, at least 1 m from the carts.\n3. For four weeks each spring and fall (May 4 to 29 and November 2 to 27, 2026), more bags and branch bundles are allowed. Bundle branches with twine, each under 3 inches in diameter, no more than 3 feet long, under 50 lbs.\n4. For anything else, take extra yard trimmings and food waste to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard, Coquitlam.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- United Boulevard drop-off is free for residents: bring proof of residency and use a personal vehicle. Limits are 1,000 kg of green waste and 100 L of food waste per vehicle per day, and 2,000 kg of green waste per vehicle per calendar year. Branches up to 30 cm across and 120 cm long. Keep food waste separate from yard trimmings.\n- Residential materials only: commercial or landscaping loads are not accepted.\n- Not accepted: stumps, rocks, sod and soil; food scraps mixed into yard bags; plastic bags.\n- Opening hours were not on the City's page. Ask Public Works at 604-526-4691.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/frequently-asked-questions","title":"Garbage and Recycling Frequently Asked Questions, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/SolidWaste_7634(1).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw 7634, 2014 (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/new-westminster/yard-waste/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/yard-waste.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/yard-waste.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster watering restrictions","question":"Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in New Westminster?","slug":"water-restrictions","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","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. In New Westminster, Stage 1 applies every year from May 1 to October 15 without any announcement. At Stage 1, homes with even-numbered addresses may water lawns on Saturdays and odd-numbered homes on Sundays. From October 16 to April 30 there are no restrictions unless declared.","aliases":["lawn watering days new westminster","sprinkling restrictions new westminster","lawn watering permit new westminster","water shortage response bylaw","new lawn watering permit"],"cost":"Watering permit for a new lawn: $59 single-family, $87 multiple-family, $176 commercial or industrial. Fines for watering when prohibited: bylaw notice Stage 1 $100, Stage 2 $200, Stage 3 $500; municipal ticket Stage 1 $500, Stage 2 $600, Stage 3 $750, Stage 4 $1,000.","how_long":"Stage 1 runs May 1 to October 15 each year. Stages 2, 3 and 4 take effect 72 hours after a public announcement. A new-lawn permit lasts 21 days.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Engineering (lawn watering permits)","value":"604-527-4592"},{"type":"online","label":"Metro Vancouver lawn watering restrictions","value":"https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions"}],"documents":["Proof of the new lawn or landscaping when applying for a watering permit (the City's page does not list what is needed; ask Engineering)"],"forms":[{"title":"Lawn Watering FAQs (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Lawn_Watering_FAQs.pdf"},{"title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf"}],"related":[],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/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 October 15, without any announcement. Metro Vancouver's Commissioner can declare Stage 2, 3 or 4, which take effect 72 hours after a public announcement. From October 16 to April 30 there are no restrictions unless declared.","short":"Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"s. 3.2, 3.4","quotes":["If no Restriction Stage is in force on May 1 of any year, Stage 1","Stage 1 Restrictions shall not remain in force after October 15th of"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"s. 3.1(b)","quotes":["Restriction Stage described in the declaration comes into force in","seventy-two hours after the Commissioner"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/environment-and-sustainability/water-protection-and-conservation","title":"Water Protection and Conservation, City of New Westminster","section":"Lawn Watering","quotes":["From October 16 to April 30, there are no water restrictions in place"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"schedule":{"label":"Sprinkling schedule","value":"Stage 1, residential: lawns may be watered Saturdays at even-numbered addresses and Sundays at odd-numbered addresses, 5-7 a.m. if automatic or 6-9 a.m. if manual. Non-residential: Mondays (even) and Tuesdays (odd), 4-6 a.m. automatic or 6-9 a.m. manual. Stage 2 and above: no lawn watering.","short":"Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"Sch. 1, s. 1.1(a)","quotes":["at premises with even numbered civic addresses on Saturdays from 5 – 7 AM if using automatic watering and","at premises with odd numbered civic addresses on Sundays from 5 – 7 AM if using automatic watering and"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"Sch. 1, s. 1.1(b)","quotes":["at premises with even numbered civic addresses on Mondays from 4 – 6 AM if using automatic watering and"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"Sch. 1, s. 2.1(a)","quotes":["b) Non-residential Addresses shall not: 2.1.1 Water lawns. 2.1.2 Water trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants,"]},{"url":"https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions","title":"Lawn Watering Restrictions, Metro Vancouver","section":"Stage 1 Residential","quotes":["Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays Automatic watering: 5:00 am – 7:00 am Manual watering: 6:00 am – 9:00 am"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"exempt_watering":{"label":"Allowed at any time","value":"Trees, shrubs and flowers (not edible plants) may be watered any day at any time with a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container or drip irrigation, and by sprinkler 5-9 a.m. in Stage 1. Edible plants (vegetable gardens) are not restricted. In Stage 3, only handheld hose, container or drip irrigation.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"Sch. 1, s. 1.1.2","quotes":["on any day from 5 – 9 AM if using a sprinkler;","on any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker","1.1.2 Water trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants,"]},{"url":"https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions","title":"Lawn Watering Restrictions, Metro Vancouver","section":"Stage 1 Residential","quotes":["Vegetable gardens - Can be watered at any time"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"Sch. 1, s. 3.1.2","quotes":["3.1.2 Water trees, shrubs, and flowers excluding edible plants:","(ii) except on any day at any time if using a handheld hose,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"new_lawns":{"label":"New lawns","value":"A permit lets you water a new lawn (sod or seed), new landscaping, or a lawn treated for European chafer beetle with nematodes for 21 days from 4 to 9 a.m. during Stage 1 (one extension up to 42 days in total for nematodes). It covers Stage 1 and 2 only, not Stage 3 or 4. Fee $59 for a single-family home.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"s. 5.1","quotes":["21 day period during the hours of 4 – 9 AM, at the premises described in","does not exempt the holder from Stage 3 & 4 Restrictions."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"s. 5.2","quotes":["nematode treated lawn when Stage 1 Restrictions in force for a 21 day"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 11.0 (PDF)","section":"Part 11.0","quotes":["$59.00 for Single Family"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice for watering when prohibited: Stage 1 $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days; $125 late); Stage 2 $200; Stage 3 $500. Municipal ticket information: Stage 1 $500, Stage 2 $600, Stage 3 $750, Stage 4 $1,000. Bylaw s. 6.3 court fines: $100 to $1,000.","short":"Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 25","quotes":["Stage 1 – water lawn 100.00 75.00 125.00","Stage 2 – water lawn 200.00 150.00 225.00","Stage 3 – water lawn 500.00 450.00 525.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"s. 6.3","quotes":["$100 if the offence is committed when Stage 1 Restrictions are in","$1000 if the offence is committed when Stage 4 Restrictions are in"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 25","quotes":["Stage 1 – water lawn when prohibited even 500.00","Stage 2 – water lawn when prohibited even 600.00","Stage 1 – water lawn when prohibited even","Stage 2 – water lawn when prohibited even","Stage 3 – water lawn when prohibited","Stage 4 – water lawns when prohibited"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 6948, 2004 (permit fees in Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013, Part 11.0).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as the \"Water Shortage Response Bylaw No.","6948, 2004\""]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 11.0 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013.”"]}],"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 enforces Metro Vancouver's stages through its [Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf). Stage 1 applies every year from May 1 to October 15, without any announcement. Metro Vancouver's Commissioner can declare Stage 2, 3 or 4, which take effect 72 hours after a public announcement, and may keep Stage 1 going past October 15. From October 16 to April 30 there are no restrictions unless declared. Check Metro Vancouver's page for the current stage.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Stage 1, homes: lawns may be watered Saturdays at even-numbered addresses and Sundays at odd-numbered addresses, 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. if automatic or 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. if manual.\n- Stage 1, non-residential: Mondays (even) and Tuesdays (odd), 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. if automatic or 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. if manual.\n- Stage 2 and above: no lawn watering.\n- Trees, shrubs and flowers (not edible plants) may be watered any day, any time, with a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container or drip irrigation, and by sprinkler 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. in Stage 1. Edible plants are not restricted. In Stage 3, only handheld hose, container or drip irrigation.\n- Hoses need an automatic shut-off nozzle, and water must not run off onto driveways.\n- A permit lets you water a new lawn (sod or seed), new landscaping, or a lawn treated for European chafer beetle with nematodes, for 21 days from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. in Stage 1 (one extension up to 42 days in total for nematodes). It covers Stages 1 and 2 only, not Stage 3 or 4. Fees: $59 single-family, $87 multiple-family, $176 commercial or industrial. Apply to the Director of Engineering Services (604-527-4592).\n- Fines for watering when prohibited: a bylaw notice is $100 at Stage 1 ($75 if paid within 14 days), $200 at Stage 2 and $500 at Stage 3. A municipal ticket is $500 at Stage 1, $600 at Stage 2, $750 at Stage 3 and $1,000 at Stage 4. The bylaw also sets court fines of $100 to $1,000.\n- The Engineering fees bylaw lists a rain barrel at $76.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/environment-and-sustainability/water-protection-and-conservation","title":"Water Protection and Conservation, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6948__2004_Water_Shortage_Response__2025_05_12_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Water Shortage Response Bylaw 6948, 2004 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 11.0 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-restrictions","title":"Lawn Watering Restrictions, Metro Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (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/new-westminster/water-restrictions/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster dog licences: fees and how to get one","question":"How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?","slug":"dog-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"Every dog in New Westminster must have and wear a current City dog licence, with no minimum age. A first licence is $39 for a dog that is not spayed or neutered and $29 for one that is (proof required). Apply through the City's Animal Services at 420 Boyne Street.","aliases":["dog license new westminster","dog tag new west","renew dog licence new westminster","how much is a dog licence"],"cost":"First licence: $39 (not spayed or neutered), $29 (spayed or neutered, proof required). Renewal: $73 on or before March 1 and $94 after (not spayed or neutered); $29 and $38 after March 1 (spayed or neutered). Certified service dogs $0. Replacement tag $7; transfer from another BC municipality $7. Fees are not refundable or pro-rated.","how_long":"Licences run January 1 to December 31. Renewal invoices are mailed in early December and are due January 1.","where":[{"type":"email","label":"Animal Services (send the completed form with proof of spay or neuter)","value":"shelter@newwestcity.ca"},{"type":"in_person","label":"New Westminster Animal Shelter","value":"420 Boyne Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 5K3"},{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall","value":"511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9"},{"type":"mail","label":"Mail to the Animal Shelter","value":"420 Boyne Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 5K3","note":"Cheque or money order made out to the City of New Westminster."},{"type":"phone","label":"Animal Services","value":"604-519-2008"}],"documents":["Completed Dog Licence application form (first licence)","Proof of spay or neuter for the lower fee","Documentation for a certified service dog","Account number and access code (from your renewal notice) to renew online"],"forms":[{"title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences"},{"title":"Dog Licence application form 2026 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Dog_Licence_Application_2026.pdf"},{"title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"New Westminster dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-leash-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-licence/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence/"},"facts":{"required":{"label":"Licence required","value":"Yes. Every dog in New Westminster must have and wear a current City dog licence. There is no minimum age, so a puppy needs one right away.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"intro","quotes":["all dogs in New Westminster are required to have and wear a current dog licence"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/animal-care-and-control","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw page, City of New Westminster","section":"Licensing","quotes":["There is no minimum age so be sure to get your new puppy's licence right away."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 4.1","quotes":["Every owner shall obtain a valid licence for the dog(s)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"issued_by":{"label":"Issued by","value":"The City of New Westminster (Animal Services and the Animal Shelter, 420 Boyne Street, and City Hall).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"How to purchase","quotes":["Bring your completed form to the Animal Shelter or to City Hall"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"Renewal","quotes":["The City’s Animal Services department mails licence renewal invoices"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_altered":{"label":"Fee, spayed or neutered","value":"$29 a year for a spayed or neutered dog (proof required). The same $29 applies to a first-time licence; after March 1 the renewal is $38.","short":"$29 a year ($38 after March 1)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"Dog Licence Fees","quotes":["Sterilized dog (neutered/spayed) *proof required | $29.00 | $29.00 | $38.00","First Time Licence | Renewal on or before March 1 | Renewal after March 1"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 1.0 dog licence fees (PDF)","section":"Part 1.0","quotes":["Sterilized Dog $29.00 $38.00 $ 29.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_unaltered":{"label":"Fee, not spayed or neutered","value":"$73 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered if renewed on or before March 1; $94 after March 1. A first-time licence is $39.","short":"$73 by March 1 ($94 after March 1)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"Dog Licence Fees","quotes":["Intact dog (not neutered/ spayed) | $39.00 | $73.00 | $94.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 1.0 dog licence fees (PDF)","section":"Part 1.0","quotes":["Male/Female Dog $73.00 $94.00 $ 39.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees and discounts","value":"Late: the higher after-March 1 rate applies ($94 or $38). Replacement tag $7. Transfer of a valid licence from another BC municipality $7. Certified service dogs $0; therapy and service dogs no charge. Licence fees are not refundable or pro-rated.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"Replace lost tag","quotes":["The cost is $7."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"Dog Licence Fees","quotes":["Certified service dog *documentation required | $0 | $0 | $0"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 1.0 dog licence fees (PDF)","section":"Part 1.0","quotes":["Replacement License Tag $7.00","Transfer of Valid Dog License $7.00","Therapy Dog - No No Charge No Charge No Charge"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 4.4","quotes":["Licence fees are not refundable or pro-rated."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"All dog licences are valid January 1 to December 31 and expire December 31. Renewal invoices are mailed in early December and are due January 1; a late penalty applies after March 1.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"How to renew","quotes":["All dog licences expire on December 31 each year.","A late payment penalty is applied after March 1."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"Dog Licence Fees","quotes":["Valid from January 1 to December 31."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_get":{"label":"How to get one","value":"Renew online any time with your account number and access code (Visa or Mastercard). First-time: email the form (with proof of spay/neuter) and pay online, bring it to the Animal Shelter (420 Boyne Street) or City Hall for a tag right away, or mail it with a cheque or money order.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"How to purchase","quotes":["Bring your completed form to the Animal Shelter or to City Hall with proof of neuter/spay (if applicable). You will receive your tag(s) right away.","Mail your completed form to the Animal Shelter"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","section":"How to renew","quotes":["You can renew online at anytime with your Account Number and Access Code."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine_unlicensed":{"label":"Fine, unlicensed dog","value":"Bylaw notice: $250 for a dog not licensed ($150 if paid within 14 days; $275 late). Municipal ticket information: $1,000. A licence not worn is $100 by bylaw notice ($75 early, $125 late).","short":"Notice $250 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 1, s. 4.1","quotes":["Dog not licensed 250.00 150.00 275.00","Licence not worn 100.00 75.00 125.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 1, s. 4.1","quotes":["Dog not licensed 1,000.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 7586, 2013 (licence rules); fees are in the Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013, Part 1.0.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This bylaw may be cited as “Animal Care and Control Bylaw NO. 7586, 2013”"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 1.0 dog licence fees (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013.”"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":9,"stated":9,"matched":9,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City issues dog licences itself, through Animal Services, which also runs the animal shelter. Under the [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf>), every dog must have and wear a current licence. There is no minimum age, so a puppy needs one right away. Fees are set in the [Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf>) and are not refundable or pro-rated.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. For a first licence, fill in the Dog Licence application form.\n2. Email it to shelter@newwestcity.ca with proof of spay or neuter if you want the lower fee, and pay online by Visa or Mastercard.\n3. Or bring the form to the Animal Shelter (420 Boyne Street) or City Hall and get your tag right away, or mail it with a cheque or money order.\n4. To renew, pay online with the account number and access code from your renewal notice, or pay in person or by mail.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Renewal invoices are mailed in early December and are due January 1. After March 1 the higher renewal rate applies.\n- A lost tag costs $7 to replace.\n- The bylaw also lets a dog too old or unfit for surgery get the spayed or neutered rate with a veterinarian's certificate.\n- Dangerous dogs pay higher fees (see the dangerous dogs answer).\n- An unlicensed dog: a bylaw notice is $250 ($150 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $1,000. A licence not worn is $100 by bylaw notice.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/animal-care-and-control","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw page, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 1.0 dog licence fees (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (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 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster dog leash rules and off-leash areas","question":"Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?","slug":"dog-leash-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"In New Westminster a dog off its owner's property must be on a collar and leash and under control, except in a designated off-leash area. The City lists nine off-leash areas, and off-leash use is allowed inside the fenced area only. A dog off leash can cost $250 by bylaw notice.","aliases":["dog parks new westminster","off leash dog park new west","leash law new westminster"],"cost":"Dog at large or off leash: bylaw notice $250 ($150 if paid within 14 days); municipal ticket $1,000.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"online","label":"Off-Leash Dog Areas (list and maps by park)","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks/off-leash-dog-areas"},{"type":"phone","label":"Animal Services","value":"604-519-2008"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Off-Leash Dog Areas, City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks/off-leash-dog-areas"},{"title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"New Westminster dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"New Westminster rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dangerous-dogs/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-leash-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules/"},"facts":{"leash_rule":{"label":"Leash rule","value":"Except in a designated off-leash area, a dog must be on a collar and leash and under control whenever it is off the owner's property. Dogs in parks may enter only on a leash in the owner's custody.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 5.4","quotes":["Except when in a designated off leash area, every owner of a dog shall secure the dog by a collar and leash and keep the dog under control while not on the owner’s property."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_3646__1959_Parks_Regulation(2).pdf","title":"Parks Regulation Bylaw 3646, 1959 (consolidated May 5, 2020) (PDF)","section":"s. 9","quotes":["Dogs shall be permitted to enter the park only while they are on leash and in the actual custody of the owner"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"leash_length":{"label":"Maximum leash length","value":"The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. Aggressive, vicious and dangerous dogs must be on a leash of 1 metre at most when off the owner's property.","short":"No limit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 6.2.1","quotes":["secure the dog by a collar and leash that is a maximum length of one (1) metre"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 8.2.1","quotes":["8.2.1 secure the dog by a collar and leash that is a maximum length of one (1) metre"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"off_leash_areas":{"label":"Off-leash areas","value":"Nine City off-leash areas, including Hume Park, Moody Park, Quayside, Queensborough, Queen's Park, Simcoe Park, Victoria Hill, Westburnco and West Side. Off-leash use is allowed inside the fenced area only. See the City's Off-Leash Dog Areas page.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks/off-leash-dog-areas","title":"Off-Leash Dog Areas, City of New Westminster","section":"intro","quotes":["providing nine off-leash dog areas","Off-leash use permitted within fenced area only."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks/off-leash-dog-areas","title":"Off-Leash Dog Areas, City of New Westminster","section":"Rules","quotes":["All dogs must be accompanied by and be under the control of their owner."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"dogs_not_allowed":{"label":"Places dogs are not allowed","value":"The bylaw names no banned places, but owners must obey all posted signs in public places (service animals excepted). Vicious and dangerous dogs may not enter off-leash areas.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 12.4","quotes":["Every owner of an animal, other than a service animal, must obey all posted signs in a public place."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 7.2.3","quotes":["ensure that the dog is not in a designated off leash area in the City at any time"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks/off-leash-dog-areas","title":"Off-Leash Dog Areas, City of New Westminster","section":"Rules","quotes":["Vicious dogs are not permitted within the fenced area."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"clean_up":{"label":"Cleaning up","value":"An owner must carry a suitable means to remove dog feces when off their own property, show it to a bylaw officer on request, and immediately remove and dispose of any feces in a waste container or by other sanitary means.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 5.3","quotes":["have in their possession, a suitable means of facilitating the removal of the dog feces when on any place off the owner’s property","immediately remove and dispose of, in a waste container or by other sanitary means, any feces deposited by the dog"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine_at_large":{"label":"Fine, dog at large or off leash","value":"Bylaw notice: dog at large (s. 5.1) or off leash (s. 5.4) $250 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $275 late). Municipal ticket information: $1,000 each. Dog not under control in an off-leash area (s. 5.5): $100 ($75 / $125) bylaw notice; $500 ticket.","short":"Notice $250 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 1","quotes":["Animal at large 250.00 150.00 275.00","Dog off leash 250.00 150.00 275.00","Dog not under control in"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 1","quotes":["Dog at large 1,000.00","Dog off leash 1,000.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 7586, 2013 (also Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 3646, 1959 for dogs in parks).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This bylaw may be cited as “Animal Care and Control Bylaw NO. 7586, 2013”"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_3646__1959_Parks_Regulation(2).pdf","title":"Parks Regulation Bylaw 3646, 1959 (consolidated May 5, 2020) (PDF)","section":"title","quotes":["PARKS REGULATION BYLAW NO. 3646, 1959"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf>), whenever a dog is off its owner's property it must be on a collar and leash and under control, except in a designated off-leash area. \"Under control\" means the dog returns immediately when called and shows no aggressive behaviour. In parks, dogs may enter only on a leash held by the owner (see the [Parks Regulation Bylaw 3646](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_3646__1959_Parks_Regulation(2).pdf>)). The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. Aggressive, vicious and dangerous dogs must be on a leash of 1 metre or less off the owner's property.\n\n## Off-leash area rules\n\n1. Off-leash use is allowed within the fenced area only, and the dog must be with and under the control of its owner.\n2. Carry a leash and keep your dog in view.\n3. Vicious dogs are not allowed in the fenced area. Aggressive dogs must be muzzled, and any dog showing aggressive behaviour must be removed.\n4. A female dog in heat must be kept out of off-leash areas.\n5. Pick up after your dog and fill any holes it digs.\n6. No smoking in or within 15 metres of the fenced area.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The City lists nine off-leash areas: Hume Park, Moody Park, Quayside, Queensborough, Queen's Park, Simcoe Park, Victoria Hill, Westburnco and West Side. Moody Park and Queen's Park have a gate for small or shy dogs, who have priority.\n- Away from your property, carry a suitable means to remove dog feces, and remove it right away.\n- Obey posted signs in public places. The bylaw names no banned places, and we found no dog ban for beaches, playgrounds or sports fields.\n- Dog off leash or at large: a bylaw notice is $250 ($150 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $1,000. Dog not under control in an off-leash area: a bylaw notice is $100; a municipal ticket is $500.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks/off-leash-dog-areas","title":"Off-Leash Dog Areas, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_3646__1959_Parks_Regulation(2).pdf","title":"Parks Regulation Bylaw 3646, 1959 (consolidated May 5, 2020) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (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 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-leash-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-leash-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-leash-rules.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","question":"What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?","slug":"dangerous-dogs","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"New Westminster's Animal Care and Control Bylaw sorts risky dogs into aggressive, vicious and dangerous tiers, each with stricter leash, muzzle and confinement rules. Dangerous dogs also need an enclosure at least 1.8 m high and $1,000,000 liability insurance. Report a dog to 604-519-2008.","aliases":["vicious dog new westminster","dog bite rules new west","muzzle dog new westminster","dangerous dog designation"],"cost":"Dangerous dog licence: $221 a year not spayed or neutered ($277 after March 1; $112 first licence); $167 spayed or neutered ($221 after March 1; $83 first licence). Impoundment of a dangerous or vicious dog: $379, first offence.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Animal Services","value":"604-519-2008","note":"Press 0 for urgent matters."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw page","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/animal-care-and-control"},{"title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"New Westminster dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"New Westminster dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dangerous-dogs/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs/"},"facts":{"how_declared":{"label":"How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive","value":"Aggressive: unprovoked aggressive behaviour or minor injury. Vicious: serious injury, repeated minor injuries, or officer believes likely. Dangerous (Community Charter s. 49): has killed or seriously injured a person or domestic animal, or an officer believes it likely to kill or seriously injure a person. A bylaw officer gives written notice.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 3.1","quotes":["“Aggressive Dog” means a dog that:","has, without provocation, caused a serious injury to another domestic","“Dangerous Dog” means a dangerous dog as defined in the Community Charter;"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 6.1, 7.1, 8.1","quotes":["the bylaw officer may issue written notice to the owner of that dog advising the owner of the requirements of this bylaw with respect to aggressive dogs."]},{"url":"https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03026_03","title":"Community Charter","section":"s. 49(1)","quotes":["has killed or seriously injured a domestic animal, while in a public place or while on private property, other than property owned or occupied by the person responsible for the dog","an animal control officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill or seriously injure a person"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"owner_rules":{"label":"Rules for owners","value":"Aggressive: leash 1 m or less off property, never at large, muzzled in off-leash areas. Vicious: also muzzled off property, warning sign, penned or indoors. Dangerous: also enclosure at least 1.8 m high, photo at shelter, $1,000,000 liability insurance. All need permanent ID within 30 days.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 6.2","quotes":["secure the dog by a collar and leash that is a maximum length of one (1) metre","keep the dog muzzled when in a designated off leash area","ensure the dog has permanent identification"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 7.2","quotes":["post a clearly visible sign at all points of entry onto any premises","keep the dog effectively muzzled to prevent it from biting another animal or human when not on the owner’s property"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 8.2","quotes":["keep the dog securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in an enclosure","proof of liability insurance in the amount of not less than one million ($1,000,000) dollars"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 3.1","quotes":["“Enclosure” means a structure at least 1.8 meters in height having a concrete or asphalt floor and wire or steel mesh sides and roof"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Licence fee","value":"Dangerous dog licence: $221 a year unsterilized ($277 after March 1; $112 first licence); $167 sterilized ($221 after March 1; $83 first licence).","short":"$167 sterilized; $221 unsterilized","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 1.0 (PDF)","section":"Part 1.0","quotes":["Paid After Initial Before March 1st License","Dangerous Dog - $221.00 $277.00 $112.00","Dangerous Dog - $167.00 $221.00 $83.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"report":{"label":"How to report","value":"Phone Animal Services at 604-519-2008 (press 0 for urgent matters) and give a detailed account to an Animal Services Officer. Anyone who finds an aggressive, vicious or dangerous dog must give the City a description or photograph and any identification information.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/frequently-asked-questions","title":"Frequently Asked Questions, Animal Services","section":"Aggressive Dogs","quotes":["please phone us at 604-519-2008 to provide a detailed account to an Animal Services Officer"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/animal-services","title":"Animal Services, City of New Westminster","section":"Contact","quotes":["604-519-2008 (press 0 for urgent matters)"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 11.10","quotes":["A person who finds and takes control or possession of a stray animal or an aggressive, vicious or dangerous dog in the City shall immediately provide the City with"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: aggressive-dog breaches $300; vicious $400 (muzzle $500; warning sign $250; death or transfer notices $300); dangerous $500. Within 14 days, $100 less; late, $25 more. Municipal ticket information: $1,000 for most; $500 for warning signs and aggressive-dog notices.","short":"Notice $500 dangerous; $400 vicious; $300 aggressive","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 1","quotes":["Aggressive dog at large 300.00 200.00 325.00","Vicious dog at large 400.00 300.00 425.00","Vicious dog not muzzled 500.00 400.00 525.00","Dangerous dog at large 500.00 400.00 525.00","Vicious dog warning sign 250.00 150.00 275.00","Fail to notify death or 300.00 200.00 325.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 1","quotes":["Dangerous dog at large 1,000.00","Dangerous dog warning sign not posted 500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 7586, 2013","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This bylaw may be cited as “Animal Care and Control Bylaw NO. 7586, 2013”"]}],"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\nA bylaw officer gives the owner written notice that a dog is aggressive, vicious or dangerous, under the [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf>).\n\n- **Aggressive:** unprovoked aggressive behaviour, or a minor injury.\n- **Vicious:** a serious injury, repeated minor injuries, or an officer believes it likely.\n- **Dangerous:** as defined in section 49 of the provincial Community Charter. It has killed or seriously injured a person or domestic animal, or an officer believes it likely to.\n\nA vicious-dog owner may make written submissions to the supervisor within 14 days of the notice. The supervisor may uphold the designation, rescind it, or substitute aggressive.\n\n## Rules by tier\n\n1. **Aggressive:** leash of 1 metre or less off your property; never at large; muzzled in off-leash areas; permanent identification within 30 days. After one year with no further complaints and a completed training course, you may ask for relief from the leash and muzzle rules.\n2. **Vicious:** the same, plus muzzled whenever off your property, a warning sign, and kept penned or indoors.\n3. **Dangerous:** the vicious rules, plus an enclosure at least 1.8 m high, a photo of the dog at the shelter, and $1,000,000 liability insurance.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Tell the City in writing within 10 days if the dog dies or is disposed of, and tell any new owner of the designation.\n- To report a dog, phone Animal Services at 604-519-2008 (press 0 for urgent matters). Anyone who finds an aggressive, vicious or dangerous dog must give the City a description or photograph and any identification information.\n- Bylaw notice amounts: aggressive-dog breaches $300; vicious $400 (muzzle $500, warning sign $250); dangerous $500. Pay within 14 days and it is $100 less; pay late and it is $25 more.\n- Municipal ticket amounts: $1,000 for most of these offences, and $500 for warning signs and aggressive-dog notices.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/animal-care-and-control","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw page, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/frequently-asked-questions","title":"Frequently Asked Questions, Animal Services","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/animal-services","title":"Animal Services, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7553__2013_Engineering_User_Fees_and_Rates__2025_12_15_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553, 2013, Part 1.0 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03026_03","title":"Community Charter","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/new-westminster/dangerous-dogs/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dangerous-dogs.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dangerous-dogs.json"}},{"title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in New Westminster","question":"How many dogs or cats can I keep?","slug":"how-many-pets","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"In New Westminster you may keep no more than three dogs on any parcel of land or real property. The City's Animal Care and Control Bylaw sets no limit on cats, and states no exception to the dog limit.","aliases":["dog limit new westminster","how many dogs allowed","how many cats allowed new westminster"],"cost":"Keeping more than three dogs: bylaw notice $250 ($150 if paid within 14 days); municipal ticket $500.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Animal Services","value":"604-519-2008"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw page","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/animal-care-and-control"},{"title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"New Westminster dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/how-many-pets/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets/"},"facts":{"dog_limit":{"label":"Dogs allowed","value":"No more than three dogs on any parcel of land or real property.","short":"Max three dogs","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 12.3","quotes":["No owner shall keep more than three (3) dogs on any parcel of land or real property."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/animal-care-and-control","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw page, City of New Westminster","section":"Licensing","quotes":["There is a limit of three dogs on any parcel of land or real property."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"cat_limit":{"label":"Cats allowed","value":null,"status":"none","note":"New Westminster's Animal Care and Control Bylaw sets no limit on cats.","sources":[]},"other_limits":{"label":"Other animal limits","value":"No wild or exotic animals (Schedule A list) and no roosters may be kept in the City.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 10.9, 10.11","quotes":["No person shall keep any wild animal within the City.","No person shall keep a rooster within the City."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"exceptions":{"label":"Exceptions","value":null,"status":"none","note":"The Animal Care and Control Bylaw states no exception, kennel licence or age allowance for the dog limit.","sources":[]},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Keeping more than three dogs: bylaw notice $250 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $275 late); municipal ticket information $500.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 1, s. 12.3","quotes":["Keeping more than three 250.00 150.00 275.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 1, s. 12.3","quotes":["Keeping more than three dogs 500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 7586, 2013","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This bylaw may be cited as “Animal Care and Control Bylaw NO. 7586, 2013”"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":4,"matched":4,"none":2,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf>) (section 12.3) says no one may keep more than three dogs on any parcel of land or real property in New Westminster. The bylaw states no exception, kennel licence or age allowance. It sets no limit on cats, but cats must have permanent identification. It sets no combined limit across species.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The bylaw does not say how the limit applies to a strata or apartment building. Ask Animal Services (604-519-2008).\n- No wild or exotic animals (the Schedule A list) and no roosters may be kept in the City. See the backyard chickens answer for hens and bees.\n- Keeping more than three dogs: a bylaw notice is $250 ($150 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $500.\n- A landlord, strata council or housing co-op may set stricter pet rules of its own.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/animal-care-and-control","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw page, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7586_Animal.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Control Bylaw 7586, 2013 (consolidated July 12, 2018) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (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 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 are recorded as not set."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/how-many-pets/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/how-many-pets.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/how-many-pets.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster RV, boat and trailer parking rules","question":"Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?","slug":"rv-boat-trailer-parking","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"parking-and-driving","name":"Parking, tickets and driving"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"In New Westminster an RV may not be parked on a public place for more than 48 consecutive hours, and an unattached trailer may not be parked there at all, unless a Street Occupancy Permit allows it. On a house lot, only one recreational boat or one RV belonging to the occupants is allowed.","aliases":["park rv on street new westminster","boat trailer parking bylaw","camper parking new westminster","72 hour parking rule"],"cost":"Bylaw notice: RV over 48 hours or unattached trailer $80 ($50 if paid within 14 days; $105 late); any vehicle over 72 hours $70 ($30; $95); living in a vehicle $80; prohibited zoning parking $200 ($150; $225). Municipal ticket: $1,000 for RV and trailer offences; $750 for zoning parking.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Enforcement general inquiries","value":"604-527-4657"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7664__2015_Street_and_Traffic(1).pdf"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf"}],"related":[],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"}],"topic":{"title":"RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},"facts":{"on_street":{"label":"On the street","value":"A recreational vehicle may not be parked on a public place for more than 48 consecutive hours, and an unattached trailer may not be parked on a public place, unless authorized by a Street Occupancy Permit. Any vehicle may be parked on a street for no more than 72 continuous hours.","short":"RVs 48 hours; unattached trailers need a permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7664__2015_Street_and_Traffic(1).pdf","title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.7.25-5.7.26","quotes":["Except as authorized by a Street Occupancy Permit no person shall:","Park an unattached Trailer on a Public Place;","Park a Recreational Vehicle on a Public Place for a period","longer than 48 consecutive hours;"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7664__2015_Street_and_Traffic(1).pdf","title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015 (PDF)","section":"s. 4.9.1","quotes":["upon any Street for any continuous period exceeding 72"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"on_property":{"label":"On your property","value":"On a lot with a single detached dwelling, duplex or multiplex, no parking or storage of buses, mobile homes, recreation vehicles, boats or trailers is allowed except one recreational boat or one recreational vehicle belonging to the occupants. On multiple dwelling and townhouse sites, none are allowed (only one commercial truck under 4,536 kg and temporary commercial vehicles).","short":"1 recreational boat or 1 RV (single detached, duplex)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001 (as of June 8, 2026), section 140 (PDF)","section":"s. 140.46","quotes":["On sites occupied by a single detached dwelling, duplex, or multiplex use:","(iii) one recreational boat or one recreational vehicle belonging to"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001 (as of June 8, 2026), section 140 (PDF)","section":"s. 140.47","quotes":["On sites occupied by multiple dwelling or townhouse uses:","(c) No parking or storage of buses, mobile homes, recreation vehicles,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"living_in":{"label":"Living in an RV","value":"Not allowed on public places: no one may use a vehicle for habitation while it is parked on or in any public place.","short":"No in public places; lot rule not found","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7664__2015_Street_and_Traffic(1).pdf","title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015 (PDF)","section":"s. 4.20","quotes":["No person shall use a Vehicle for habitation while it is Parked on or in any Public Place."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: RV on a public place over 48 hours $80 ($50 if paid within 14 days; $105 late); unattached trailer $80; over 72 hours $70 ($30 / $95); living in a vehicle $80; zoning s. 140.46 parking $200. Municipal ticket information: $1,000 for RV and trailer offences; $750 for zoning parking.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 22","quotes":["Park RV on a public 80.00 50.00 105.00 NO","Park unattached 80.00 50.00 105.00 NO","Park more than 72 70.00 30.00 95.00 NO","Occupy vehicle as 80.00 50.00 105.00 NO","Prohibited off-street 200.00 150.00 225.00 NO"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 22","quotes":["Park unattached trailer on a public place 1,000.00","Park RV on a public place over 48 hours 1,000.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 27","quotes":["Prohibited off-street parking 750.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 7664, 2015; Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (section 140).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7664__2015_Street_and_Traffic(1).pdf","title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015 (PDF)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as “Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 7664, 2015”"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A list","quotes":["Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nOn streets and other public places, the [Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7664__2015_Street_and_Traffic(1).pdf>) limits RVs and trailers. A recreational vehicle includes a recreational trailer, including one carrying a pleasure craft up to 10 m long; Class B motorhomes are excluded. On private lots, the [Zoning Bylaw 6680](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf>) (section 140) applies.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. On a street, do not leave an RV in a public place for more than 48 consecutive hours, and do not park an unattached trailer there, unless you hold a Street Occupancy Permit. A trailer counts as attached if it is connected to a motor vehicle.\n2. No vehicle may be parked on a street for more than 72 continuous hours.\n3. On a lot with a single detached dwelling, duplex or multiplex, you may park or store only one recreational boat or one recreational vehicle belonging to the occupants. Buses, mobile homes and other trailers are not allowed. No parking space may be in the required front setback.\n4. On a multiple dwelling or townhouse site, none of these are allowed.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Public place includes streets, lanes, boulevards, parks and other City-owned property. No one may use a vehicle as a home while it is parked in a public place.\n- The bylaw does not say whether a boat on a trailer counts as one item or two. Ask the City (Bylaw Enforcement, 604-527-4657).\n- We found no zoning rule on living in an RV on a private lot. Ask the City.\n- Bylaw notice amounts: RV over 48 hours or an unattached trailer $80; over 72 hours $70; living in a vehicle $80; prohibited zoning parking $200. Municipal ticket amounts: $1,000 for RV and trailer offences and $750 for zoning parking.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement","title":"Bylaw Enforcement, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/7664__2015_Street_and_Traffic(1).pdf","title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001 (as of June 8, 2026), section 140 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (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 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","question":"What are the noise rules and quiet hours in New Westminster?","slug":"noise-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"New Westminster's Noise Bylaw bans noise that disturbs neighbours at any hour and sets decibel limits. Night is 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Construction noise is allowed weekdays 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Report problems to Bylaw Enforcement at 604-527-4657.","aliases":["quiet hours new westminster","construction noise hours new westminster","leaf blower hours new westminster","noise bylaw new westminster","loud neighbours new westminster"],"cost":"Bylaw notice: $200 first offence ($150 if paid within 14 days), $400 repeat; construction noise $250, then $500. Municipal ticket: $1,000. A court fine of up to $2,000 is also possible.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Enforcement (City Hall business hours)","value":"604-527-4657"},{"type":"email","label":"Bylaw Enforcement","value":"bylawenforcement@newwestcity.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Barking dogs (Animal Services)","value":"604-519-2008"},{"type":"phone","label":"New Westminster Police Department non-emergency (after hours, party in progress)","value":"604-525-5411"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Noise Bylaw page and FAQ","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/noise-bylaw"},{"title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf"},{"title":"Construction Noise Bylaw information bulletin (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/CONSTRUCTION_NOISE_BYLAW_INFORMATION_BULLETIN_2026.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"New Westminster bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/noise-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules/"},"facts":{"general_rule":{"label":"General rule","value":"No one may make or allow a noise on a highway or property that disturbs, or tends to disturb, the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby, or that exceeds the bylaw's decibel limits. Owners and occupiers may not permit it.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"s. 3-4","quotes":["make or cause any noise or sound to be made in or on a","no owner or occupier of real property shall allow or permit any noise or sound which disturbs"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"quiet_hours":{"label":"Quiet hours","value":"No single set of quiet hours. The bylaw defines night as 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., when lower decibel limits apply and power equipment (leaf blowers, mowers, trimmers, chippers, pressure washers) may not be operated at all. Daytime is 7:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.","short":"None set; night is 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"s. 2","quotes":["night means that period from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., local time","daytime means that time period from 7:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m., local time"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"s. 8(a)","quotes":["no person shall operate power equipment in a quiet zone or an activity zone or elsewhere in the Municipality at night"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"construction_hours":{"label":"Construction hours","value":"Construction that disturbs the neighbourhood is allowed only weekdays 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., not Sundays or other holidays. A resident building on their own residence may work Sundays and holidays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., if not for profit or gain.","short":"Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; no Sun","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6063__1992_Construction_Noise__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Construction Noise Bylaw 6063, 1992 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"s. 3 (Permitted Hours)","quotes":["between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays","but does not include Sundays or other holidays.","Construction which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort and convenience of the neighbourhood or persons in the vicinity is not permitted, except during Permitted Hours."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6063__1992_Construction_Noise__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Construction Noise Bylaw 6063, 1992 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"s. 8","quotes":["a person carrying out Construction on their residence on a Sunday or other holiday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.","provided that such Construction is not being carried out"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/CONSTRUCTION_NOISE_BYLAW_INFORMATION_BULLETIN_2026.pdf","title":"Information Regarding Construction Noise Bylaw 6063, 1992 (PDF)","section":"bulletin","quotes":["Construction noise is permitted between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm Monday to Friday and between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm Saturdays."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_limits":{"label":"Other limits","value":"Continuous noise: 60 dB day, 55 dB night in activity zones; 55 dB day, 45 dB night in quiet zones (residential, institutional and park zones in Schedule B). Non-continuous: 80 dB day, 75 dB night. Power equipment up to 87 dB. Vehicle amplified sound and car alarms limited. Emergency work exempt.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"s. 5","quotes":["shall not exceed 60 dBs during the daytime and","55 dBs at night","QUIET ZONES shall include all real property classified by New Westminster Zoning Bylaw under the following classifications (as abbreviated below) or designated by Council from time to time for residential or institutional use"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"s. 6","quotes":["shall not exceed 55 dBs during the daytime and 45"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"s. 7","quotes":["shall not exceed 80 dBs during the daytime or 75 dBs at night."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"s. 8(b)","quotes":["permitted for such operation may reach, but not exceed 87 dBs."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"s. 11(a)","quotes":["the amplified sound of a radio, television, player or other"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"s. 13","quotes":["works of an emergency nature in order to preserve the life or"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_day":{"label":"Who to call, business hours","value":"A Bylaw Officer at 604-527-4657 during City Hall business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), or by email. Barking dogs: Animal Services, 604-519-2008.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/noise-bylaw","title":"Noise Bylaw, City of New Westminster","section":"How do I report","quotes":["Call 604-527-4657 during City Hall business hours"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/frequently-asked-questions","title":"Frequently Asked Questions, Animal Services","section":"Barking Dogs","quotes":["please call us at 604-519-2008"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_after_hours":{"label":"Who to call, after hours","value":"New Westminster Police Department non-emergency line, 604-525-5411, for a noise disturbance after hours or a party in progress. Call 911 if it sounds violent.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/noise-bylaw","title":"Noise Bylaw, City of New Westminster","section":"Other","quotes":["if you are experiencing a noise disturbance after hours and would like peace restored to the neighbourhood call the New Westminster Police Department non-emergency number at 604-525-5411."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/noise-bylaw","title":"Noise Bylaw, City of New Westminster","section":"What can I do","quotes":["For situations that sounds violent or that you believe may escalate to violence call 911."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: noise that disturbs $200 first offence ($150 if paid within 14 days; $225 late), $400 repeat; construction noise $250 first, $500 repeat. Municipal ticket information: $1,000 each. The Noise Bylaw (s. 15) also allows a court fine up to $2,000.","short":"Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 11 / Construction noise, first and repeat offence penalties","quotes":["Noise which disturbs - 200.00 150.00 225.00 YES first offence","Noise which disturbs - 400.00 350.00 425.00 NO repeat offence","Construction noise - first 250.00 200.00 275.00","Noise which disturbs","Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 Bylaw Section Description Penalty Early Late Compliance No. ($) Payment Payment Agreement Penalty Penalty Available ($) ($) (50% of Penalty) 6063, 1992 4 Construction noise - first 250.00 200.00 275.00 YES offence 6063, 1992 4 Construction noise - 500.00 450.00 525.00 NO repeat offence 6063, 1992 9 Obstructing inspection 500.00 475.00 525.00 NO"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 7","quotes":["Construction noise - first 250.00 200.00 275.00 YES offence"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 11","quotes":["Noise which disturbs 1,000.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 7","quotes":["Bylaw Section Description Penalty ($) No. 6063, 1992 4 Construction noise 1,000.00 6063, 1992 9 Obstructing inspection 1,000.00 Doc # 2923748 Page 35"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"Noise Bylaw section 15, conviction","quotes":["PENALTY 15. Every person who violates any of the provisions of the Bylaw shall be guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $2,000.00 and, in default of payment, to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. DESIGNATION UNDER MUNICIPAL TICKETING BYLAW"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Noise Bylaw No. 6520, 1999; Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as \"Noise Bylaw No. 6520, 1999\"."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6063__1992_Construction_Noise__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Construction Noise Bylaw 6063, 1992 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “New Westminster Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992”."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":8,"matched":8,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe [Noise Bylaw 6520](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf>) bans making or allowing noise that disturbs, or tends to disturb, the quiet, peace, rest or comfort of the neighbourhood, or that exceeds the bylaw's decibel limits. Owners and occupiers may not permit it. There is no single set of quiet hours: night is defined as 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., when lower limits apply, and daytime is 7:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m. Construction noise falls under the separate [Construction Noise Bylaw 6063](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6063__1992_Construction_Noise__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf>).\n\n## Steps\n\n1. If a noise sounds violent, call 911.\n2. For a party or other noise in progress after hours, call the police non-emergency line at 604-525-5411.\n3. For ongoing problems, call a Bylaw Officer at 604-527-4657 during City Hall business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), or email bylawenforcement@newwestcity.ca.\n4. For a barking dog, call Animal Services at 604-519-2008.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Continuous noise (more than three minutes in any 15): 60 decibels (dB) by day and 55 dB at night in activity zones; 55 dB by day and 45 dB at night in quiet zones, which include residential, institutional and park zones. Non-continuous noise: 80 dB by day and 75 dB at night.\n- Power equipment (leaf blowers, mowers, trimmers, chippers, pressure washers) may be used 7:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m. and not at night. It is limited to 87 dB.\n- Construction noise is allowed only weekdays 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., not Sundays or other holidays. A resident building on their own residence may work Sundays and holidays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., if not for profit or gain.\n- Vehicle amplified sound and car alarms are limited. Emergency work is exempt.\n- Barking: continuous sound of 3 minutes or more in any 15 minutes is covered by the Animal Care and Control Bylaw.\n- Penalties: a bylaw notice is $200 for a first offence ($150 if paid within 14 days) and $400 for a repeat, or $250 and $500 for construction noise. A municipal ticket is $1,000.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/noise-bylaw","title":"Noise Bylaw, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/6520__1999_Noise.pdf","title":"Noise Bylaw 6520, 1999 (consolidated May 2, 2019) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6063__1992_Construction_Noise__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Construction Noise Bylaw 6063, 1992 (consolidated 2025) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/CONSTRUCTION_NOISE_BYLAW_INFORMATION_BULLETIN_2026.pdf","title":"Information Regarding Construction Noise Bylaw 6063, 1992 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/animal-services/frequently-asked-questions","title":"Frequently Asked Questions, Animal Services","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (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 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster unsightly property rules and how to report","question":"How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in New Westminster?","slug":"unsightly-property","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"In New Westminster, owners and occupiers must keep property free of rubbish, graffiti and overgrown weeds or grass under the Unsightly Premises Bylaw. The City's Bylaw Enforcement page lists no separate report form; call its general inquiries line at 604-527-4657.","aliases":["overgrown yard new westminster","messy property complaint new westminster","graffiti on my property new westminster","unsightly premises bylaw new westminster"],"cost":"Free to report. Bylaw notice: $200 first offence ($150 if paid within 14 days), $400 repeat. Municipal ticket: $1,000.","how_long":"The bylaw gives the owner 10 days from delivery of a written notice to comply.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Enforcement general inquiries","value":"604-527-4657"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Bylaw Enforcement, City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement"},{"title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw 5969, 1991 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/5969prem.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"New Westminster bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/unsightly-property/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/unsightly-property/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/unsightly-property/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/unsightly-property/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/unsightly-property/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/unsightly-property/"}],"topic":{"title":"Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property/"},"facts":{"what_counts":{"label":"What counts","value":"An owner or occupier must not let property become or stay untidy or unsightly; must remove accumulations of filth, discarded materials or rubbish; must keep it cleared of brush, noxious weeds, wild grass and other untended growth; must keep waste and rubbish from accumulating around it; and must keep adjacent walls and fences free of graffiti.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/5969prem.pdf","title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw 5969, 1991 (consolidated March 23, 1999) (PDF)","section":"s. 3-5","quotes":["No owner or occupier of real property shall allow that property to become","Every owner and occupier of real property shall remove any accumulation","brush, noxious weeds, wild grass and other untended growths"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/5969prem.pdf","title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw 5969, 1991 (consolidated March 23, 1999) (PDF)","section":"s. 7-8","quotes":["Every owner and occupier of real property shall maintain any wall,","No owner or occupier of real property shall cause or permit waste, rubbish"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_report":{"label":"How to report","value":"The City's Bylaw Enforcement page lists General Inquiries at 604-527-4657. It gives no separate form or email for unsightly property.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement","title":"Bylaw Enforcement, City of New Westminster","section":"Bylaw Enforcement page contact","quotes":["General Inquiries Phone: 604-527-4657"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"process":{"label":"What happens next","value":"If an owner or occupier does not comply with ss. 3, 4, 5 or 7, the Administrative Services Officer or Secondary Suites Co-ordinator may give written notice to comply within 10 days of delivery. If they do not, the City may enter and remove the material at the owner's expense. Unpaid costs on December 31 are added to property taxes.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/5969prem.pdf","title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw 5969, 1991 (consolidated March 23, 1999) (PDF)","section":"s. 9","quotes":["may give written notice to that person to comply within 10 days of the","the City may, by its employees or contractors, enter the property"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/5969prem.pdf","title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw 5969, 1991 (consolidated March 23, 1999) (PDF)","section":"s. 11","quotes":["the charge shall be added to form part of the taxes payable on the property as taxes in"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: unsightly premises or untended growth $200 first offence ($150 if paid within 14 days; $225 late), $400 repeat. Municipal ticket information: $1,000. Graffiti: placing $200; permitting it $250 by bylaw notice; $1,000 ticket.","short":"Notice $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days); ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 24","quotes":["Unsightly premises - first offence 200.00 150.00 225.00 YES","- repeat offence 400.00 350.00 425.00 NO","Fail to remove untended growth - first offence 200.00 150.00 225.00 YES","Unsightly premises – first offence","Fail to remove untended growth","Permitting graffiti 250.00 200.00 275.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 24","quotes":["No. 5969, 1991 3 Unsightly premises 1,000.00 5969, 1991 5 Fail to remove untended growth 1,000.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 5969, 1991","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/5969prem.pdf","title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw 5969, 1991 (consolidated March 23, 1999) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as “Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 5969, 1991”."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the City of New Westminster's [Unsightly Premises Bylaw 5969](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/5969prem.pdf>), an owner or occupier must not let property become or stay untidy or unsightly. They must remove accumulations of filth, discarded materials and rubbish, keep the property cleared of brush, noxious weeds, wild grass and other untended growth, keep waste from accumulating around it, and keep adjacent walls and fences free of graffiti. Depositing bottles, broken glass or rubbish in any open place, and placing graffiti, are also banned.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Note the address and what the problem is (garbage, overgrowth, graffiti).\n2. Call the City's Bylaw Enforcement general inquiries line at 604-527-4657. The City's page gives no separate form or email for this.\n3. An officer may give the owner written notice to comply within 10 days of delivery. If the owner does not, the City may enter and remove the material at the owner's expense. Unpaid costs on December 31 are added to the property taxes.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Bylaw notice: unsightly premises or untended growth is $200 for a first offence ($150 if paid within 14 days) and $400 for a repeat. Graffiti: placing it is $200 and permitting it is $250. A municipal ticket is $1,000.\n- The bylaw's officer titles date from 1999 and may be out of date.\n- Illegal dumping on City land and boulevard upkeep are separate; see those pages.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement","title":"Bylaw Enforcement, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/5969prem.pdf","title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw 5969, 1991 (consolidated March 23, 1999) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (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 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/unsightly-property/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/unsightly-property.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/unsightly-property.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster backyard fire and burning rules","question":"Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in New Westminster?","slug":"backyard-fire","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"No. New Westminster's Fire Protection Bylaw bans open-air fires and burning yard waste. The exceptions are a contained fire used only to cook food, and certified propane or natural gas fire pits under a fire bulletin. A bylaw notice for a first offence is $200.","aliases":["fire pit new westminster","backyard burning new westminster","open burning new westminster","campfire in backyard new westminster","wood fire pit bylaw new westminster"],"cost":"Bylaw notice: $200 first offence ($150 if paid within 14 days), $400 repeat. Municipal ticket: $1,000. The bylaw's Schedule A sets $211 as the fee to extinguish an outdoor burning fire.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services","value":"604-519-1000"},{"type":"phone","label":"Fire emergency","value":"9-1-1"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf"},{"title":"Seasonal Fire Safety","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/public-safety/fire-and-rescue/services/seasonal-fire-safety"}],"related":[{"slug":"fireworks","title":"New Westminster fireworks rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fireworks/"},{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"New Westminster yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/yard-waste/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"New Westminster bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-fire/"}],"topic":{"title":"Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire/"},"facts":{"campfires":{"label":"Backyard campfires","value":"No open-air fires, except a contained fire used only to cook food and fuelled by propane, natural gas or charcoal; the Fire Director may permit camp fires. A May 2024 fire bulletin also allows certified propane or natural gas fire pits on private property, flame under 15 cm, 3 m from combustibles.","short":"No, except cooking fires and gas fire pits","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 25 and Schedule A (PDF)","section":"s. 25.1, 25.3","quotes":["No person shall at any time start, light, ignite or burn, or knowingly permit or","used solely for the cooking and preparation of food and is fueled by propane, natural gas or charcoal.","they may issue permits for camp fires within specified portions of the City."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/FPO_Bulletin_Outdoor_Gas_Appliances.pdf","title":"Fire Prevention Bulletin, Outdoor Gas Appliances (PDF)","section":"Bulletin criteria","quotes":["NWFRS will allow the use of fire pits, portable heaters and decorative fire tables provided that the following criteria are met","The appliance is fueled by natural gas or propane;","The flame length is not to exceed 15 centimeters (6 inches) in height."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"open_burning":{"label":"Burning yard waste","value":"No. Burning grass and other clippings, leaves, tree and shrub pruning, cuttings and light material, construction-site waste and land-clearing material in the open air is prohibited.","short":"No","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 25 and Schedule A (PDF)","section":"s. 25.2","quotes":["The burning in the open air of garden refuse, in the nature of grass and","is hereby prohibited."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"Camp fire permits may be issued by the Director of Fire and Rescue Services where conditions are safe, for specified parts of the City. The bylaw lists no permit fee; Schedule A sets $211 as the fee to extinguish an outdoor burning fire.","short":"Camp fire permits may be issued; no fee stated","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 25 and Schedule A (PDF)","section":"s. 25.3","quotes":["Where the Director of Fire and Rescue Services considers that conditions","they may issue permits for camp fires within specified portions of the City."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 25 and Schedule A (PDF)","section":"Sch. A","quotes":["25 Fee to extinguish “outdoor burning” fire $211.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fire_bans":{"label":"Fire bans","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","sources":[]},"alternatives":{"label":"Instead of burning","value":"Yard trimmings and food scraps go in the green cart, collected weekly year round; up to two extra kraft bags can go out on collection day, with extra seasonal collection each spring and fall. Residents can also drop extra yard trimmings off free at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre with proof of residency.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"intro","quotes":["Yard Trimmings and food scraps will be collected weekly, year round."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"Extra Green Material","quotes":["Maximum two kraft bags per week."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","section":"United Boulevard","quotes":["Dispose of extra yard trimmings and food scraps year-round for free."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Open-air fire (s. 25.1) or burning building or yard waste (s. 25.2): bylaw notice $200 first offence ($150 if paid within 14 days; $225 late), $400 repeat. Municipal ticket information: $1,000 each.","short":"Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 9","quotes":["Open air fire","Burn building / yard wastes","- repeat offence 400.00 350.00 425.00 NO","Burn building / yard"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 9","quotes":["Open air fire 1,000.00","Burn building / yard wastes 1,000.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Fire Protection Bylaw No. 6940, 2004 (section 25)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 25 and Schedule A (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as \"Fire Protection Bylaw No.6940, 2004.”"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nSection 25 of the [Fire Protection Bylaw 6940](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf) bans open-air fires. The exception is a contained fire used only to cook food and fuelled by propane, natural gas or charcoal. The Fire Director may permit camp fires. A May 2024 fire bulletin also allows certified propane or natural gas fire pits on private property, with a flame under 15 cm and 3 m from anything combustible. The bylaw does not mention fire pits or sizes. It also bans burning grass and other clippings, leaves, tree and shrub pruning, cuttings and light material, construction-site waste and land-clearing material in the open air.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. For cooking, use a propane, natural gas or charcoal appliance, such as a barbecue.\n2. Do not burn yard waste. Put yard trimmings in the green cart, collected weekly year round. Up to two extra kraft bags can go out on collection day, and extra yard trimmings can be dropped off free at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre with proof of residency.\n3. For a camp fire permit, ask Fire and Rescue Services at 604-519-1000. The Director of Fire and Rescue Services may issue camp fire permits for specified parts of the City where conditions are safe. The bylaw lists no permit fee, and how to apply is not stated.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Open-air fire or burning building or yard waste: a bylaw notice is $200 for a first offence ($150 if paid within 14 days) and $400 for a repeat; a municipal ticket is $1,000.\n- The bylaw's Schedule A sets $211 as the fee to extinguish an outdoor burning fire.\n- Open-air fires are already prohibited year round, so the City has no separate fire-ban procedure that we found.\n- Call 9-1-1 for any fire that is out of control.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 25 and Schedule A (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/FPO_Bulletin_Outdoor_Gas_Appliances.pdf","title":"Fire Prevention Bulletin, Outdoor Gas Appliances (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/public-safety/fire-and-rescue/services/seasonal-fire-safety","title":"Seasonal Fire Safety, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/food-scraps-and-yard-trimmings-collection","title":"Yard Trimmings and Food Scraps Collection, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (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 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-fire/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-fire.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-fire.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster fireworks rules","question":"Are fireworks allowed in New Westminster?","slug":"fireworks","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"In New Westminster, low hazard fireworks may be set off only from 4 p.m. on October 31 to 12:01 a.m. on November 1, and not by anyone under 18. Selling them in the City is banned. High hazard fireworks need a Special Permit.","aliases":["halloween fireworks new westminster","fireworks bylaw new westminster","can i set off fireworks new westminster","fireworks permit new westminster"],"cost":"Special Permit for high hazard fireworks: $211. Bylaw notice: $300 for discharging without a permit; $200 for selling, possessing without a permit or using without the owner's consent. Municipal ticket: $1,000.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services","value":"604-519-1000"},{"type":"email","label":"Fire Prevention Division","value":"fire@newwestcity.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Police non-emergency","value":"604-525-5411"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Fireworks Safety bulletin (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Firework_Safety_NEW.pdf"},{"title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"New Westminster backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-fire/"},{"slug":"noise-rules","title":"New Westminster noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"New Westminster bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/fireworks/"}],"topic":{"title":"Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks/"},"facts":{"use":{"label":"Setting off fireworks","value":"Low hazard fireworks may be possessed only from October 28 to the morning of November 1 and set off only from 4 p.m. October 31 to 12:01 a.m. November 1. Not by anyone under 18. Only on private property with the owner's consent, or on public property with the written permission of the Director of Fire and Rescue Services. No roman candles. High hazard fireworks need a Special Permit.","short":"From 4 p.m. Oct 31 to 12:01 a.m. Nov 1","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 26 (PDF)","section":"s. 26.1","quotes":["Low Hazard Fireworks may be possessed only within that time","commencing at 4:00 pm on the 31st of October and ending at 12:01 a.m. on the","No person under the age of 18 years may possess or set off Low","No person shall use, set off or discharge roman candles."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 26 (PDF)","section":"s. 26.1.3","quotes":["Low Hazard Fireworks shall be set off only on private property with","the written permission of the Director of Fire"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Firework_Safety_NEW.pdf","title":"Firework Safety, New Westminster Fire Prevention Division (October 15, 2024) (PDF)","section":"bulletin","quotes":["Fireworks can be set off on private property, by an adult, with"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"sale":{"label":"Selling fireworks","value":"No. No one may sell or offer for sale low hazard fireworks anywhere in the City. High hazard fireworks may be sold only to a person with a valid Special Permit.","short":"No, except high hazard with Special Permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 26 (PDF)","section":"s. 26.1, 26.4","quotes":["No person shall, at any time, offer for sale or sell Low Hazard Fireworks","other than a person presenting a valid Special Permit issued"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_counts":{"label":"What counts as fireworks","value":"Fireworks include cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, roman candles, sky rockets, squibs and torpedoes. Caps for toys, Christmas crackers, sparklers and model rocket engines are excluded. Low hazard (fountains, pin wheels, volcanoes, etc.) and high hazard (rockets, shells, batteries, etc.) follow the federal Explosives Regulations.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 26 (PDF)","section":"s. 2 Definitions","quotes":["“fireworks” includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles,","but does not include caps for toy products, Christmas crackers,","includes firework showers, fountains, golden","includes rockets, serpents, shells,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"High hazard fireworks (or fireworks for film or other special effects) need a Special Permit from the Director of Fire and Rescue Services. The applicant must supervise the display and hold a valid Fireworks Supervisor Card. Permit fee for use of high hazard fireworks: $211.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 26 (PDF)","section":"s. 26.2-26.3","quotes":["unless that person has first obtained a valid Special Permit from the","must also possess a valid Fireworks Supervisor Card issued by the Explosives"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 26 (PDF)","section":"Sch. A","quotes":["26 Permit for Use of High Hazard Fireworks $211.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: discharging fireworks without a permit $300 ($250 if paid within 14 days; $325 late); selling, possessing without a permit, or using without the owner's consent $200 ($150; $225). Municipal ticket information: $1,000 each.","short":"Notice $300 ($250 if paid in 14 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 9","quotes":["Discharge of fireworks 300.00 250.00 325.00 NO without permit","Unlawful sale of fireworks 200.00 150.00 225.00","Possession of all 200.00 150.00 225.00 NO fireworks without permit","Use fireworks without 200.00 150.00 225.00 NO consent of property owner","Discharge of fireworks 300.00 250.00 325.00 NO"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B Part 9","quotes":["Discharge of fireworks without permit 1,000.00","Unlawful sale of fireworks 1,000.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Fire Protection Bylaw No. 6940, 2004 (section 26)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 26 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as \"Fire Protection Bylaw No.6940, 2004.”"]}],"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\nSection 26 of the [Fire Protection Bylaw 6940](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf) allows only low hazard fireworks (fountains, pin wheels, volcanoes and similar), and only around Halloween. Nobody may sell or offer for sale low hazard fireworks anywhere in the City. High hazard fireworks (rockets, shells, batteries and similar) may be sold only to a person with a valid Special Permit. The bylaw follows the federal Explosives Regulations for the low and high hazard classes. Caps for toys, Christmas crackers, sparklers and model rocket engines are not counted as fireworks.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Be 18 or older. Under-18s may not possess or set off fireworks.\n2. Possess low hazard fireworks only from October 28 to the morning of November 1.\n3. Set them off only from 4 p.m. on October 31 to 12:01 a.m. on November 1.\n4. Use private property with the owner's consent, or public property with the written permission of the Director of Fire and Rescue Services.\n5. For high hazard fireworks, or fireworks for film or other special effects, get a Special Permit from the Director of Fire and Rescue Services (fee $211). The applicant must supervise the display and hold a valid Fireworks Supervisor Card.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Roman candles are banned. Never point a firework at a person, animal, building or vehicle.\n- The City's October 15, 2024 bulletin gives slightly different dates (possession October 28 to 31, setting off in the late afternoon and evening of October 31). The bylaw is the rule; confirm with Fire and Rescue Services at 604-519-1000.\n- Bylaw notice: $300 for discharging fireworks without a permit ($250 if paid within 14 days); $200 for selling, possessing without a permit, or using without the owner's consent ($150 if paid within 14 days). A municipal ticket is $1,000 for each.\n- Call 9-1-1 for a fire or injury.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_6940__2004_Fire_Protection__2025_09_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 (consolidated September 29, 2025), section 26 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Firework_Safety_NEW.pdf","title":"Firework Safety, New Westminster Fire Prevention Division (October 15, 2024) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (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/new-westminster/fireworks/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fireworks.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fireworks.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster bylaw fines and how tickets work","question":"What are the common bylaw fines in New Westminster?","slug":"bylaw-fines","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"New Westminster has two ticket systems side by side: bylaw notices under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, and municipal tickets under Bylaw 8077 with fines up to $1,000. Pay a bylaw notice within 14 days for the lower early amount, or dispute it within 14 days.","aliases":["bylaw ticket amount new westminster","how much is a noise ticket new westminster","bylaw notice fine new westminster","bylaw penalty schedule new westminster"],"cost":"Bylaw notice (full / within 14 days / late): dog not licensed $250 / $150 / $275; noise first offence $200 / $150 / $225; unsightly premises first offence $200; parking over 72 hours $70 / $30 / $95; fireworks without a permit $300. Municipal ticket: $1,000 for the dog, noise and unsightly offences.","how_long":"A bylaw notice must be paid or disputed within 14 days of receiving it.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Pay online","value":"https://egov.newwestcity.ca/WebAppsnew/ecom/SelectPayableItem.aspx"},{"type":"online","label":"Bylaw Offence Notice Dispute Form","value":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/online-forms/bylaw-offence-notice-dispute-form"},{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall (pay or deliver a dispute)","value":"511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9"},{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"604-527-4657"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Bylaw Adjudication, City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/bylaw-adjudication"},{"title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf"},{"title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"noise-rules","title":"New Westminster noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules/"},{"slug":"unsightly-property","title":"New Westminster unsightly property rules and how to report","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/unsightly-property/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/bylaw-fines/"}],"topic":{"title":"Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines/"},"facts":{"how_tickets_work":{"label":"How tickets work","value":"Two systems. Under Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009, bylaw enforcement officers (including animal services and parking officers) issue bylaw notices disputed through the City's adjudication registry. Under Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019, designated officers issue tickets under the Community Charter, with fines up to $1,000. Many offences appear in both schedules.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 3.1, 9.1.4","quotes":["The bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule “A” may be dealt with by bylaw notice.","Bylaw enforcement officers, bylaw officers, street use and parking enforcement"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"preamble, s. 2","quotes":["in consultation with the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court set fines, not exceeding $1,000.00 for contravention of the designated bylaws.","may be enforced by","means of a ticket in the form prescribed for that purpose by Section 264 of the"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/transportation/parking-and-towing/parking/parking-tickets","title":"Pay a Parking Ticket, City of New Westminster","section":"intro","quotes":["A Bylaw Offence Notice (or parking ticket) is issued when a vehicle is found to be in violation of a City Street Traffic Bylaw."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"example_fines":{"label":"Common fines","value":"Bylaw notice (full / within 14 days / late): dog not licensed $250 / $150 / $275; dog off leash $250; noise first offence $200 / $150 / $225; unsightly premises first offence $200; parking over 72 hours $70 / $30 / $95. Municipal ticket information: $1,000 for the dog, noise and unsightly offences.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A","quotes":["Dog not licensed 250.00 150.00 275.00","Dog off leash 250.00 150.00 275.00","Noise which disturbs - 200.00 150.00 225.00 YES first offence","Unsightly premises - first offence 200.00 150.00 225.00 YES","Park more than 72 70.00 30.00 95.00 NO"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. B","quotes":["Dog not licensed 1,000.00","Noise which disturbs 1,000.00","Unsightly premises 1,000.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"early_payment":{"label":"Paying early","value":"Yes. A bylaw notice paid within 14 days of receipt gets the discounted (early payment) penalty in the schedule, for example $150 instead of $250 for an unlicensed dog.","short":"Lower amount if paid in 14 days (e.g. $150 vs $250)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 4.1.2","quotes":["if received by the City within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have","is the Discounted Penalty set out in column A5 of schedule A;"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/bylaw-adjudication","title":"Bylaw Adjudication, City of New Westminster","section":"How does adjudication work","quotes":["reduced penalty within 14 calendar days"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"late_payment":{"label":"Paying late","value":"Yes. If a bylaw notice is paid more than 34 days after it was received, the late payment penalty in the schedule applies (usually $25 more, for example $275 instead of $250).","short":"Usually $25 more after 34 days (e.g. $275 for $250)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 4.1.3","quotes":["if more than 34 days after the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw","is subject to a late payment surcharge in addition to the penalty under section"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Sch. A Part 1","quotes":["Dog not licensed 250.00 150.00 275.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"dispute":{"label":"Disputing a ticket","value":"Within 14 days of receiving a bylaw notice, submit the online Bylaw Offence Notice Dispute Form (or mail or fax it). A screening officer may cancel the notice, offer a compliance agreement with a reduced penalty, or uphold it, in which case an adjudication hearing is scheduled. If you lose, you pay the penalty plus a $25 fee. You cannot dispute after 14 days.","short":"Within 14 days; $25 fee if you lose","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 5.1-5.2","quotes":["request dispute adjudication","no person may dispute the bylaw notice more than 14 days after receiving the bylaw notice."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 6.3","quotes":["must pay the City an additional fee of $25"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/bylaw-adjudication","title":"Bylaw Adjudication, City of New Westminster","section":"How does adjudication work","quotes":["Disputes must be received within 14 days upon receipt of the Bylaw Notice; after 14 days, you will not be able to dispute the notice.","enter into a compliance agreement and reduce the penalty upon completion"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009 and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 8077, 2019","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318,"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as \"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw"]}],"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\nThere are two ticket systems. Under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf>), bylaw enforcement officers (including animal services and parking officers) issue bylaw notices, which are disputed through the City's adjudication registry. Under the [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077](<https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf>), designated officers issue tickets under the Community Charter, with fines up to $1,000. Many offences appear in both schedules, with different amounts. The City's pages describe only bylaw notices.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Read the notice for the bylaw, section and amount.\n2. Within 14 days of receiving a bylaw notice, either pay the early amount or dispute it.\n3. To dispute, submit the online Bylaw Offence Notice Dispute Form (or mail or fax it). A screening officer may cancel the notice, offer a compliance agreement with a reduced penalty, or uphold it, in which case an adjudication hearing is scheduled.\n4. To pay, use the City's online payment page or City Hall.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- A bylaw notice paid within 14 days of receipt gets the discounted penalty in the schedule, for example $150 instead of $250 for an unlicensed dog. Some repeat offences show no early payment. The municipal ticket schedule sets one amount per offence and we found no early-payment discount.\n- If a bylaw notice is paid more than 34 days after receipt, the late penalty applies (usually $25 more, for example $275 instead of $250). The City's pages say only that fines increase after 14 days; the bylaw sets the late amount after 34 days.\n- You cannot dispute after 14 days. Paying a ticket ends the right to dispute it.\n- A compliance agreement may reduce the penalty to 50% for offences marked yes in the schedule.\n- If you lose at adjudication, you pay the penalty plus a $25 fee.\n- More bylaw notice amounts: dog off leash $250; fireworks without a permit $300; watering a lawn when prohibited in Stage 1 $100.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement/bylaw-adjudication","title":"Bylaw Adjudication, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/transportation/parking-and-towing/parking/parking-tickets","title":"Pay a Parking Ticket, City of New Westminster","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/new-westminster/bylaw-fines/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply","question":"Do I need a business licence in New Westminster, and how do I get one?","slug":"business-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"business","name":"Starting and running a business"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"Yes. Every business in the City of New Westminster, including home-based businesses, rental property owners and contractors from outside the city, needs a City business licence. The 2026 application fee is $59 (non-refundable), plus an annual fee by business type. Apply in person or by email.","aliases":["business license new westminster","new west business licence","start a business in new westminster","business licence application"],"cost":"$59 non-refundable application fee, plus an annual fee by business type (2026). Examples: employee-based business $214 (1-3 persons), $312 (4-10), $591 (11-25); contractor $182 (1-2 employees).","how_long":"The City's page does not give a processing time.","where":[{"type":"email","label":"Business Licensing","value":"businesslicences@newwestcity.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Business Licensing","value":"604-527-4565"},{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall","value":"511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."}],"documents":["Application form for your type of business","Identification","Owner permission for the use of the premises","Site and floor plan"],"forms":[{"title":"Business Licences and Permits page","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php"},{"title":"Business Licence Bylaw 8473, 2024 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"home-based-business","title":"New Westminster home-based business rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/home-based-business/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/business-licence/"}],"topic":{"title":"Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence/"},"facts":{"who_needs":{"label":"Who needs one","value":"Every business in New Westminster, including home-based businesses, commercial and industrial operations, apartment rental owners, and contractors from outside the city who work here. Exempt: fundraising, school and community courses, garage sales, some farmers' markets and licensed mobile food vendors.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"s. 2.1","quotes":["No person shall carry on any business within the City without a valid and","subsisting licence for that type of business."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Business Licences and Permits","quotes":["Business licences are also required for companies that are not located in the city, but do work within New Westminster (e.g., contractors)."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"s. 2.6","quotes":["the following activities do","fundraising activities;","a garage sale;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"Non-refundable application fee $59, plus an annual fee by business type (2026). Examples: employee-based business $214 (1-3 persons), $312 (4-10), $591 (11-25); contractor $182 (1-2 employees). Full schedule in Bylaw 8529, Schedule B.","short":"By type: $59 application plus annual fee","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/CNW_2026_BL_Fees_web.pdf","title":"Business Licence Fees 2026 (PDF), Schedule B to Bylaw 8529, 2025","section":"Schedule B, Business Licence Fees 2026","quotes":["Business Licence Application (excluding Liquor Primary and Cannabis Retail)","$59.00","1–3 Persons Engaged in the Business $214.00","4 - 10 Persons Engaged in the Business $312.00","Contractor $182.00 (1-2 employees)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_apply":{"label":"How to apply","value":"Submit the application form for your business type in person or by email to businesslicences@newwestcity.ca. A licence is granted only if zoning permits the business, it complies with other enactments, and fees and fines owed are paid. Check with Planning and Building that the use is permitted on the site.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Business Licence Application Forms","quotes":["Please submit your application in person, or by email at businesslicences@newwestcity.ca"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"s. 2.20","quotes":["the zoning of the business premises permits the business activity;","all licence fees, and any outstanding fees or fines owed to the City in"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Important Information","quotes":["Check with the Planning and Building Department to make sure your business is a permitted use on the site."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"Licences expire December 31 each year. Renewal invoices go out in late November and are due January 31. A 10% penalty applies after January 31 and 20% after March 31. Renew online with your account number and access code, by phone at 604-527-4565, or at City Hall.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences/sb_expander_articles/889.php","title":"Renewing a Business Licence, City of New Westminster","section":"Renewing a Business Licence","quotes":["All business licences expire on December 31 each year and most renew automatically.","are due and payable by January 31 each year."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"s. 2.34","quotes":["If paid after January 31, shall have a late penalty of 10% applied.","If paid after March 31, shall have a late penalty of 20% applied."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"2026 business License Renewal Fees Reminder","quotes":["By Phone: Call the Business Licensing Department at 604-527-4565 to request your invoice and make a payment."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"inter_community":{"label":"Inter-community licence","value":"Yes, the MetroWest Inter-municipal Business Licence for construction trades, maintenance, repair and inspection contractors, and health care providers who visit clients' homes. It covers Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver (Township of Langley joins January 1, 2027). The fee is $300, on top of the licence for your home municipality.","short":"Yes, $300 (trades, home health care)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences/intermunicipal-business-licence","title":"Inter-municipal Business Licence, City of New Westminster","section":"FAQ","quotes":["The City of New Westminster participates in the MetroWest IMBL Program and works in partnership with Burnaby, Delta, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver.","For an eligible business with one location (including a home-based operation) the cost is $300.00.","You must have a valid business licence to operate in the community in which your business has a fixed and permanent location prior to applying for an IMBL."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Inter_municipal_Business_Licence_Scheme_Bylaw_No._8591_2026.pdf","title":"Inter-municipal Business Licence Scheme Bylaw No. 8591, 2026 (PDF)","section":"preamble","quotes":["the City of Burnaby, the City of Delta, the City of New Westminster, the City","of Richmond, the City of Surrey, the City of Vancouver, and the Township of Langley"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Bylaw_No__8475__2024_Inter_Municipal_Business_Licence_Scheme___version_for_web_and_future_consolidation.pdf","title":"Inter-Municipal Business Licence Scheme Bylaw No. 8475, 2024 (PDF)","section":"Bylaw 8475, 2024, preamble and s. 8","quotes":["the City of Burnaby, the City of Delta, the City of New Westminster, the City of Richmond, the City of Surrey, and the City of Vancouver","The Inter-municipal Business Licence fee is $300 and is payable to the Principal"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City page names six municipalities; Bylaw 8591, 2026 also names the Township of Langley (seven). The bylaw list was followed. The fee is from the City page; the fee schedule row for the IMBL refers to Bylaw 8475, 2024 and its layout does not clearly show an amount."},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: $500 for carrying on business without a licence ($450 if paid early, $525 if paid late). The Municipal Ticket Information schedule sets $1,000 for the same offence.","short":"Notice $500 ($450 if paid early); ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","section":"Schedule A, Part 4","quotes":["2.1 No business licence 500.00 450.00 525.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 8077, 2019 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","section":"Schedule B, Part 4","quotes":["8473, 2024 2.1 No business licence 1,000.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024; fees in Community Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8529, 2025 (Schedule B)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"title page","quotes":["BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW NO. 8473, 2024"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/CNW_2026_BL_Fees_web.pdf","title":"Business Licence Fees 2026 (PDF), Schedule B to Bylaw 8529, 2025","section":"Schedule B","quotes":["Schedule B to Bylaw No. 8529, 2025","Business Licence Fees 2026"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\n[Business Licence Bylaw 8473, 2024](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf) requires every business in New Westminster to hold a licence. That includes home-based, commercial and industrial businesses, apartment rental owners, and contractors from outside the city who work here. Exempt: fundraising, school and community courses, garage sales, some farmers' markets and licensed mobile food vendors. A licence is granted only if zoning permits the business, it complies with other enactments, and fees and fines owed are paid.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check with Planning and Building that your use is permitted on the site.\n2. Choose the application form for your business type on the Business Licences and Permits page.\n3. Submit it in person or by email to businesslicences@newwestcity.ca, with the $59 application fee.\n4. Renew each year: licences expire December 31. Invoices go out in late November and are due January 31. Renew online with your account number and access code, by phone at 604-527-4565, or at City Hall.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Late renewal: a 10% penalty applies after January 31 and 20% after March 31. The bylaw (s. 2.33) says to pay the annual fee on or before December 31, so confirm the date with Business Licensing.\n- Inter-municipal licence: construction trades, maintenance, repair and inspection contractors, and health care providers who visit clients' homes can buy a MetroWest Inter-municipal Business Licence for $300, on top of the licence for their home municipality. It covers Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver, and the Township of Langley from January 1, 2027. The City's page names six municipalities; the 2026 bylaw also names Langley.\n- Fines for operating without a licence: a bylaw notice is $500 ($450 if paid early, $525 if paid late); a municipal ticket is $1,000.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences/sb_expander_articles/889.php","title":"Renewing a Business Licence, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences/intermunicipal-business-licence","title":"Inter-municipal Business Licence, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/CNW_2026_BL_Fees_web.pdf","title":"Business Licence Fees 2026 (PDF), Schedule B to Bylaw 8529, 2025","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Inter_municipal_Business_Licence_Scheme_Bylaw_No._8591_2026.pdf","title":"Inter-municipal Business Licence Scheme Bylaw No. 8591, 2026 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Bylaw_No__8475__2024_Inter_Municipal_Business_Licence_Scheme___version_for_web_and_future_consolidation.pdf","title":"Inter-Municipal Business Licence Scheme Bylaw No. 8475, 2024 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 8077, 2019 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","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 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster home-based business rules","question":"Can I run a business from my home?","slug":"home-based-business","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"business","name":"Starting and running a business"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca"},"short_answer":"Yes. In New Westminster you can run a home-based business as an accessory use to your home, if you live there and hold a City business licence. Zoning Bylaw section 190.28 sets limits, such as 500 square feet of space and one non-resident worker. Confirm your zone with Planning.","aliases":["home business licence new westminster","work from home business licence","home occupation","bed and breakfast licence"],"cost":"A $59 non-refundable application fee, plus an annual fee by business type. An employee-based business with 1 to 3 persons is $214 (2026).","how_long":"Not stated.","where":[{"type":"email","label":"Business Licensing","value":"businesslicences@newwestcity.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Business Licensing","value":"604-527-4565"},{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall","value":"511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Business Licences and Permits page","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php"}],"related":[{"slug":"business-licence","title":"New Westminster business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/home-based-business/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/home-based-business/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/home-based-business/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/home-based-business/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/home-based-business/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/home-based-business/"}],"topic":{"title":"Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business/"},"facts":{"allowed":{"label":"Allowed","value":"Yes, as an accessory use to a residential use, run by a resident. It is a listed permitted use in RS-1 and in many other residential districts (for example 410.6) and some commercial districts (for example 509.12); s. 190.28 rules apply everywhere. Confirm your zone with Planning.","short":"Yes, in most residential districts","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.28(a)","quotes":["the home based business shall clearly be an accessory use to the residential use;"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 300 One and Two Unit Residential (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 310.2","quotes":["Uses accessory to any permitted principal uses;","Home based business;"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Complete Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 120.99, 410.6, 509.12","quotes":["HOME BASED BUSINESS means an accessory use to an authorised residential use in which one or more residents carry on a business","410.6 Home based businesses","509.12 Home based businesses"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"licence":{"label":"Business licence","value":"Yes. Every business, including home-based ones, needs a valid licence before starting. A $59 non-refundable application fee applies. Annual fee by type; an employee-based business with 1 to 3 persons is $214 (2026).","short":"Yes: $59 application fee; $214 a year (1 to 3 persons)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster","section":"Business Licences and Permits","quotes":["This includes home-based businesses, commercial and industrial operations, and owners of apartment rental properties."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/CNW_2026_BL_Fees_web.pdf","title":"Business Licence Fees 2026 (PDF), Schedule B","section":"Schedule B, Business Licence Fees 2026","quotes":["1–3 Persons Engaged in the Business $214.00","Business Licence Application (excluding Liquor Primary and Cannabis Retail)","$59.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits","value":"No more than 500 ft² (46.45 m²) used. One non-resident worker at most. No outdoor storage or display. Customers may not regularly come in to buy goods (some zones excepted). One off-street and one on-street parking space. Not open to the public 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. One unlit sign up to 0.2 m².","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.28(e), (f), (h), (k)","quotes":["shall not exceed 500 square feet (46.45 square metres) in total;","no home based business shall have unenclosed or exterior storage or display of","not more than one off-Street and one on-street parking space may be occupied","no home based business shall involve the sale of goods or products where customers"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"s. 3.17, 3.21","quotes":["No more than one non-resident individual may be engaged in one or more","be open to the public for business between the hours of 10:00 p.m.","one non-illuminated identification sign not to exceed 2.2 square feet"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"not_allowed":{"label":"Businesses not allowed","value":"Adult entertainment uses, adult theatres, adult video stores, escort services and automotive repair at the home. Also no on-site storage of construction materials, hazardous chemicals or explosives.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.28(n)","quotes":["adult entertainment uses, adult motion picture studios, adult theatres, adult","video stores or escort services, or","automotive repair at the location of the home;"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"s. 3.21(2)","quotes":["include any on-site storage of construction materials, hazardous"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (s. 190.28); Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (ss. 3.14 to 3.21)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.28","quotes":["Requirements for Home Based Businesses"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"Part 3","quotes":["Home Based Businesses","Every person carrying on the business of operating a home based"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nNew Westminster allows a home-based business as an accessory use to a residential use, run by a resident. It is a listed permitted use in RS-1 and many other residential and some commercial districts, and the rules in section 190.28 of the [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf) apply everywhere. Every business, including a home-based one, needs a valid City licence before it starts.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Confirm your zoning with the Planning Division.\n2. Fill in the application form for your business type from the Business Licences and Permits page.\n3. Email it to businesslicences@newwestcity.ca or bring it to City Hall, and pay the fees.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Limits: no more than 500 square feet (46.45 square metres) used; one non-resident worker at most; no outdoor storage or display; one off-street and one on-street parking space; not open to the public from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.; one unlit sign up to 0.2 square metres.\n- Customers may not regularly come in to buy goods (some zones are excepted).\n- Not allowed: adult entertainment uses, adult theatres, adult video stores, escort services, automotive repair, and on-site storage of construction materials, hazardous chemicals or explosives.\n- No noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odours or similar disturbance.\n- A bed and breakfast licence costs $214 a year.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/CNW_2026_BL_Fees_web.pdf","title":"Business Licence Fees 2026 (PDF), Schedule B","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/300_One_and_Two_Unit_Residential___As_of_June_8_2026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 300 One and Two Unit Residential (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Complete Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","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 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/home-based-business/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/home-based-business.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/home-based-business.json"}},{"title":"New Westminster short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)","question":"Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in New Westminster?","slug":"short-term-rental","place":{"path":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"housing-and-renting","name":"Housing and renting"},"owner":"shared","owner_label":"More than one level of government","owner_body":null,"short_answer":"In New Westminster, short-term rentals are not permitted unless you hold a valid Bed and Breakfast business licence, which is for a home where you live. A secondary suite or laneway house cannot be used. You must also register with the Province, which has its own fee.","aliases":["airbnb new westminster","vrbo new westminster","bed and breakfast licence new westminster","short term rental registry new westminster","rent a room to tourists new westminster"],"cost":"City B&B licence (2026): $214 annual fee and a $59 non-refundable application fee. Provincial registration: $100 a year for your principal residence, $450 for a secondary unit.","how_long":"Not stated. Building, Plumbing, Fire and Business Licensing staff inspect.","where":[{"type":"email","label":"Business Licensing (B&B licence)","value":"businesslicences@newwestcity.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Business Licensing","value":"604-527-4565"},{"type":"online","label":"Provincial short-term rental registry (host registration)","value":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php"},{"title":"B.C.'s short-term rental principal residence requirement","url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement"},{"title":"Business Licence Bylaw 8473, 2024 (PDF)","url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"home-based-business","title":"New Westminster home-based business rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/home-based-business/"},{"slug":"business-licence","title":"New Westminster business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"New Westminster secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/short-term-rental/"}],"topic":{"title":"Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental/"},"facts":{"allowed":{"label":"Allowed","value":"Not permitted unless the operator holds a valid Bed & Breakfast business licence. A B&B is a home based business where the operator lives on site and rents rooms for under 90 days with a daily breakfast. It is not allowed in a detached accessory building such as a laneway house.","short":"No, unless operator has a B&B business licence","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster (Short Term Accommodations)","section":"Short Term Accomodations","quotes":["will continue to not permit short-term rentals unless the operator has a valid Bed & Breakfast business license."]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"s. 3.6","quotes":["reside at the business premises and be that person’s primary residence;","not operate within a detached accessory dwelling unit or any other","provide temporary sleeping accommodation of no less than a daily","basis and for no more than a 90 day continuous basis;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"licence":{"label":"Business licence","value":"Yes, a B&B business licence. 2026 fees: $214 annual and a $59 non-refundable application fee. Building, Plumbing, Fire and Business Licensing staff inspect.","short":"Yes, $214 a year plus $59 application","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/CNW_2026_BL_Fees_web.pdf","title":"Business Licence Fees 2026 (PDF), Schedule B","section":"Schedule B, Business Licence Fees 2026","quotes":["Bed & Breakfast Accommodation","$214.00","Business Licence Application (excluding Liquor Primary and Cannabis Retail)","$59.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster (Short Term Accommodations)","section":"Short Term Accomodations","quotes":["Inspection by Building, Plumbing, Fire and Business Licensing staff is required."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City's page still shows the 2025 fees ($58 application, $209 annual); the Schedule B to Bylaw 8529 for 2026 was followed."},"provincial_registration":{"label":"Provincial registration","value":"Yes. The Province requires registration for rentals of fewer than 90 consecutive days, even where a local licence is required. Each unit needs its own registration number. Annual fee: $100 for the host's principal residence, $450 for a secondary unit.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement","title":"B.C.'s short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia","section":"Registration","quotes":["Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, regardless of whether a local business licence is required.","Each short-term rental unit requires its own registration number.","Fee: $100 annually","Fee: $450 annually"]},{"url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement","title":"B.C.'s short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia","section":"Communities with principal residence requirement","quotes":["Nelson New Westminster North Cowichan"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"rules":{"label":"Operating rules","value":"B&B: no more than four guests, plus one per 500 ft² over 2,000 ft², to a maximum of 10. At most one parking space per bedroom and two per three bedrooms. Operator must live on site and serve daily breakfast. Fire alarms and a posted fire safety plan required. The licence must be posted in public view.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"s. 3.6","quotes":["not provide sleeping accommodation to more than four guests","to a maximum of 10","not occupy more than one off-street parking or one on-street","provide fire alarms in the principal residence unit and the bed and breakfast","ensure a fire safety plan is posted in a visible location for guests.","Every licence holder shall keep a copy of the licence posted in a","conspicuous place visible to the public in the premises"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"s. 3.19","quotes":["Every operator of a home based business must first receive permission"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: $500 for operating without a business licence ($450 early, $525 late); exceeding the B&B guest limit is $250. The Municipal Ticket Information schedule sets $1,000 and $750 for the same offences. The City page warns of $200 to $400 per day per offence.","short":"Notice $500 ($450 if paid early); ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","section":"Schedule A, Part 4","quotes":["2.1 No business licence 500.00 450.00 525.00","3.6(4) Exceed maximum guest 250.00 200.00 275.00"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster (Short Term Accommodations)","section":"Short Term Accomodations","quotes":["Operators in contravention may face fines of $200-400 per day, per offence"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 8077, 2019 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","section":"Schedule B, Part 4","quotes":["8473, 2024 2.1 No business licence 1,000.00","Exceed maximum guest count 750.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City web page says $200-400 per day per offence; the Bylaw Notice Enforcement schedule sets the amounts shown. Followed the bylaw schedule."},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (s. 3.6, Bed and Breakfasts); Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (s. 190.28)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","section":"title page","quotes":["BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW NO. 8473, 2024"]},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","section":"s. 190.28","quotes":["Requirements for Home Based Businesses"]}],"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 New Westminster does not permit short-term rentals unless the operator holds a valid Bed and Breakfast (B&B) business licence, under [Business Licence Bylaw 8473](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf) s. 3.6. A B&B is a home-based business where the operator lives on site and rents rooms for under 90 days with a daily breakfast. It is not allowed in a detached accessory building such as a laneway house.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Get landlord or strata permission first, if it applies.\n2. Apply for a B&B business licence from Business Licensing. Building, Plumbing, Fire and Business Licensing staff inspect.\n3. Register with the Province. It requires registration for rentals of fewer than 90 consecutive days, even where a local licence is required. Each unit needs its own registration number.\n4. Post the licence in public view.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- B&B rules: no more than four guests, plus one per 500 square feet over 2,000 square feet, to a maximum of 10. At most one parking space per bedroom and two per three bedrooms. Fire alarms and a posted fire safety plan are required.\n- Secondary suites, laneway houses and carriage houses cannot be used for short-term rentals. If the house has a suite, the B&B may run in the main house or the suite, not both.\n- Fines: operating without a business licence is $500 by bylaw notice ($450 if paid early, $525 if late) or $1,000 by municipal ticket. Exceeding the B&B guest limit is $250 by bylaw notice or $750 by municipal ticket.\n- The City's page warns of $200 to $400 per day per offence, which differs from the ticket schedules. Confirm with Business Licensing.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/business_licences.php","title":"Business Licences and Permits, City of New Westminster (Short Term Accommodations)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8473__2024_Business_Licence__2025_11_03_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024 (PDF, consolidated November 3, 2025)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/CNW_2026_BL_Fees_web.pdf","title":"Business Licence Fees 2026 (PDF), Schedule B","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction___As_of_June_8_2026(1).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Part 100 Introduction (PDF, as of June 8, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement","title":"B.C.'s short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of British Columbia","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_7318__2009_Bylaw_Notice_Enforcement__2026_07_29_consolidation_.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8077__2019_Municipal_Ticket_Information__2026_07_29_consolidation_(1).pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 8077, 2019 (PDF, consolidated 2026)","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/new-westminster/short-term-rental/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/short-term-rental.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/short-term-rental.json"}}]}