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North Vancouver bylaw fines and how tickets work

What are the common bylaw fines?

North Vancouver, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In the City of North Vancouver, most bylaw offences are ticketed with a bylaw notice, with amounts set in Schedule A of Bylaw 8675. Examples range from $45 for parking over 72 hours to $450 for an open-air fire or construction noise. Pay or dispute within 14 days; paying in that window earns a lower amount.

Key facts

How tickets workMost offences are enforced by Bylaw Notice under the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, issued by bylaw enforcement officers (RCMP, bylaw officers, fire inspectors, licensing inspectors, building officials, animal control officers, others). Schedule A lists each offence and amount. Some bylaws also allow Municipal Ticket Information.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, s. 4, s. 16; Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113, s. 23 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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may be dealt with by bylaw notice.
members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
licensing inspectors, building officials, animal control officers, fire prevention officers,
enforce the provisions of this Bylaw by Bylaw Notice or Municipal Ticket Information
Common finesParking: overtime $60, over 72 hours $45. Dogs: no licence $60, at large $60. Noise: $200, construction noise $450. Unsightly premises: $150. Fireworks discharge: $450. Open-air fire: $450. Water restriction breach: $100 to $400 by stage. All are the standard penalty before early or late adjustment.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Overtime Parking 501.15 No $60 $45 $100 N/A
Parked Longer than 72 Hours 505 No $45 $35 $75 N/A
No Dog Licence 10 (a) No $60 $50 $75 N/A
Dog At Large 10 (c) No $60 $50 $75 N/A
Person or Animal Noise 4.1(a) Yes $200 $150 $250 $100
Construction Noise 4.4 No $450 $400 $500 n/a
Untidy or Unsightly Premise 3(c) Yes $150 $100 $200 $75
Discharge within City [Bylaw 8856, July 12, 2021] 7(f) No $450 $400 $500 N/A
Start open air fire 5.8(a) 450 400 500 NO N/A
Fail to Follow Water Use Restrictions - Stage 1 (Sched. A) 5 No $100 $50 $150 N/A
Paying earlyYes. The early payment penalty (column A3, usually $10 to $50 lower) applies if the City receives payment within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the notice.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, s. 5(B) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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if received by the City within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to
have received the notice, is the Early Payment Penalty set out in column A3 of
Paying lateYes. If paid more than 34 days after the notice was received or presumed received, a late payment surcharge applies and the penalty is the Late Payment Penalty in column A4 (for example $75 instead of $60 for an unlicensed dog).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, s. 5(C) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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if more than 34 days after the person received or is presumed to have received
the bylaw notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge in addition to the penalty under
is the Late Payment Penalty set out in column A4 of Schedule “A”
Disputing a ticketPay or dispute within 14 days of receiving the notice (cannot dispute after 14 days). Dispute online at cnv.ezpayca.com, or by mail or in person using the form on the back. A Screening Officer reviews it; if upheld you may pay the discounted penalty or request an adjudication hearing. An unsuccessful adjudication adds a $25 fee.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, s. 6, s. 7, s. 10; Dispute Your Bylaw Notice, Dispute Your Bylaw Notice page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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must, within 14 days of the date on which the person
but no person may dispute the notice after 14 days of receiving the bylaw notice.
must pay the City an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of the City recovering the
Visit cnv.ezpayca.com, enter your Bylaw Notice number, and complete the online dispute form.
a $25 Adjudication Fee will be added to the regular penalty amount.
BylawBylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026)Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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“Bylaw Notice Enforcement
Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675”

How it works

Most offences are enforced by bylaw notice under the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, issued by officers such as RCMP, bylaw officers, fire inspectors, licensing inspectors, building officials and animal control officers. Schedule A of the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, No. 8675 lists each offence and amount. Some bylaws also allow Municipal Ticket Information, whose amounts are not covered here.

Steps

  1. Look up your notice at cnv.ezpayca.com.
  2. Within 14 days of receiving it, pay it or dispute it. You can dispute online, or by mail or in person using the form on the back of the notice.
  3. A Screening Officer reviews the dispute. If the notice is upheld, you may pay the discounted penalty or request an adjudication hearing.
  4. An unsuccessful adjudication adds a $25 fee.

Good to know

  • Early payment (within 14 days of receiving the notice) is usually $10 to $50 lower. For example, noise is $200 or $150 early; overtime parking is $60 or $45 early.
  • Paid more than 34 days after the notice was received, a late payment surcharge applies and the higher late amount is charged (for example $75 instead of $60 for an unlicensed dog). Some schedule headings say 28 days, so pay early to be safe.
  • Bylaw notice amounts for particular topics are in the related answers, such as dog licences, noise, fireworks and watering.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Dispute Your Bylaw Notice, City of North Vancouver (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2018, No. 8675 (consolidated June 15, 2026), Schedule A (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 2010 No. 8113 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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