{"title":"Port Alberni bylaw fines and how tickets work","question":"What are the common bylaw fines in Port Alberni, and how do I pay or dispute one?","slug":"bylaw-fines","place":{"path":"ca/bc/port-alberni","name":"Port Alberni","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 Port Alberni","url":"https://www.portalberni.ca"},"short_answer":"Port Alberni issues bylaw notices under its Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, whose Schedule A lists each offence and amount. Pay within 14 days for 25% off; pay after 28 days and a 25% surcharge applies. To dispute, file the form within 14 days.","aliases":["parking ticket port alberni","bylaw notice port alberni","ticket fine amounts port alberni"],"cost":"Amounts vary by offence. Examples: parking contrary to a sign $48; unlicensed dog $100; dog at large $100; noise $150; unsightly property $200; excess garbage $150; outdoor burning during a ban $500; water restriction breach $25.","how_long":"Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice for 25% off. Dispute within 14 days of receiving it.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Pay online","value":"https://online.portalberni.ca/WebApps/ecom/SelectPayableItem.aspx"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Public Safety Building (pay or file a dispute)","value":"3075 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2A4","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."},{"type":"mail","label":"Mail a cheque or money order to City Hall","value":"4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8","note":"Payable to City of Port Alberni; there is also a mail slot at City Hall."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, 2025 (PDF)","url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5128%2C%205128-1_Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20No.%205128%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf"},{"title":"Tickets and Fines, City of Port Alberni","url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/tickets-and-fines"},{"title":"Bylaw Notice Ticket Dispute Form (PDF)","url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/pages/Dispute%20Form%202025.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Port Alberni dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/dog-licence/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/qualicum-beach","name":"Qualicum Beach","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/parksville","name":"Parksville","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/parksville/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/cumberland","name":"Cumberland","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/comox","name":"Comox","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/courtenay","name":"Courtenay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/nanaimo","name":"Nanaimo","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nanaimo/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":"The City uses bylaw notices under its Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, whose Schedule A lists each offence and amount; bylaw enforcement officers and RCMP issue them, animal control officers for animal bylaws. Older bylaws such as the Noise Bylaw also carry their own ticket schedules. No separate Municipal Ticket Information bylaw was found.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5128%2C%205128-1_Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20No.%205128%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, 2025 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 4","quotes":["The bylaw contraventions designated in “Schedule A” may be dealt with by bylaw notice."]},{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/4718_4804NoiseBylaw_Consolidated_jmac.pdf","title":"Noise Control Bylaw 2009, No. 4718, consolidated (PDF)","section":"s. 2","quotes":["Enforcement Officer means a person appointed by the Municipal Council as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police","This Bylaw is designated, pursuant to section 264 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c.26, as a Bylaw that may be enforced by means of a ticket in the prescribed form"]},{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5126_5126-1_5126-2_Animal%20Control%20and%20Pound%20Bylaw%20No.%205126%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf","title":"Animal Control and Pound Bylaw No. 5126, 2025 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 43","quotes":["Animal Control Officers and members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"example_fines":{"label":"Common fines","value":"Bylaw notices: parking contrary to a sign $48; unlicensed dog $100; dog at large $100; noise $150; unsightly property (refuse, weeds) $200; excess garbage $150; outdoor burning during a ban $500; water restriction breach $25.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5128%2C%205128-1_Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20No.%205128%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, 2025 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Schedules A-25, A-2, A-15, A-18, A-24, A-10, A-26","quotes":["Park contrary to sign $48.00 $36.00 $60.00","Unlicensed dog $100.00 $75.00 $125.00","Causing disturbing noise $150.00 $112.50 $187.50","Accumulate refuse $200.00 $150.00 $250.00","Excess waste $150.00 $112.50 $187.50","Outdoor burning during suspension $500.00 $375.00 $500.00","Use of water contrary to water restrictions $25.00 $18.75 $31.25"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"early_payment":{"label":"Paying early","value":"A 25% discount if the City's registry receives payment within 14 days of receiving (or being presumed to have received) the notice. The early amount is printed in Schedule A.","short":"25% off if paid in 14 days","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5128%2C%205128-1_Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20No.%205128%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, 2025 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"ss. 5.2, Schedule A","quotes":["If received by the Registry within 14 days of the person receiving or being","include a twenty five percent"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"late_payment":{"label":"Paying late","value":"A 25% surcharge applies if payment is made more than 28 days after receiving or being presumed to receive the notice. Some $500 penalties stay at $500 when late, so check the Schedule A amount.","short":"25% more after 28 days","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5128%2C%205128-1_Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20No.%205128%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, 2025 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 5.3, Schedule A","quotes":["If more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received","additional surcharge for late payment on the Penalty Fee","Fail to enclose vicious dog $500.00 $375.00 $500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"dispute":{"label":"Disputing a ticket","value":"Within 14 days of receiving the notice, complete the dispute form and deliver it in writing to the Registry at the Public Safety Building, 3075 3rd Ave. A Screening Officer reviews it; if upheld you pay or request an adjudication hearing. An unsuccessful adjudication adds a $25 fee. Late disputes are not allowed.","short":"Within 14 days; $25 fee if unsuccessful","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5128%2C%205128-1_Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20No.%205128%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, 2025 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"ss. 6-7","quotes":["Request dispute adjudication by completing the form on the reverse side of the","no person may dispute the bylaw notice after 14 days of receiving the bylaw notice","must pay the City an additional fee of $25"]},{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/tickets-and-fines","title":"Tickets and Fines, City of Port Alberni","section":"Disputing","quotes":["In writing at the Public Safety Building (3075 3rd Ave.) using the Bylaw Notice Ticket Dispute Form.","a Screening Officer will contact you to discuss the alleged violation."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, 2025","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5128%2C%205128-1_Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20No.%205128%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, 2025 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, 2025"]}],"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 issues bylaw notices under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128](<https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5128%2C%205128-1_Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20No.%205128%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf>). Its Schedule A lists each offence and the amount. Bylaw enforcement officers and the RCMP issue them, and animal control officers issue them for animal bylaws. Some older bylaws, such as the Noise Bylaw, also carry their own ticket schedules alongside it. No separate Municipal Ticket Information bylaw was found on the City's bylaw list.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. To pay, use the City's online payment page, mail a cheque or money order to City Hall, drop it in the City Hall mail slot, or pay in person at the Public Safety Building.\n2. To dispute, fill in the Bylaw Notice Ticket Dispute Form and deliver it in writing to the Registry at the Public Safety Building within 14 days of receiving the notice. Late disputes are not allowed.\n3. A Screening Officer reviews it and decides whether to uphold or cancel the ticket.\n4. If upheld, pay the fine or request an adjudication hearing. An unsuccessful adjudication adds a $25 fee.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Early payment: a 25% discount if the City's registry receives payment within 14 days of the date you received (or are presumed to have received) the notice. The early amount is printed in Schedule A.\n- Late payment: a 25% surcharge applies if payment is made more than 28 days after you received or are presumed to have received the notice. Some $500 penalties stay at $500 when late, so check Schedule A.\n- Where bylaws also say court fines apply on conviction, the Schedule A amount is only the ticket.\n- Questions: Bylaw Services, 250-720-2831.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/tickets-and-fines","title":"Tickets and Fines, City of Port Alberni","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5128%2C%205128-1_Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20No.%205128%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 5128, 2025 (consolidated) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/city-bylaws","title":"City Bylaws, City of Port Alberni","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/4718_4804NoiseBylaw_Consolidated_jmac.pdf","title":"Noise Control Bylaw 2009, No. 4718, consolidated (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/5126_5126-1_5126-2_Animal%20Control%20and%20Pound%20Bylaw%20No.%205126%2C%202025_Consolidated.pdf","title":"Animal Control and Pound Bylaw No. 5126, 2025 (consolidated) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portalberni.ca/bylaw-services-department","title":"Bylaw Services Department, City of Port Alberni","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/port-alberni/bylaw-fines/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/bylaw-fines.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/bylaw-fines.json"}}