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title: Richmond bylaw fines and how tickets work
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# Richmond bylaw fines and how tickets work

**Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Richmond?

**Short answer:** The City of Richmond uses two ticket systems. A Notice of Bylaw Violation (Bylaw 8122, Schedule A) has a penalty, a lower early-payment amount if paid within 28 days, and a higher late amount after 60 days. A municipal ticket (Bylaw 7321, Schedule B) has one fixed fine.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Richmond, https://www.richmond.ca)  
**Cost:** Examples (penalty, with early amount): noise $200 ($175); unlicensed dog $300 ($250); dog at large $150 ($125); unsightly property $450 ($300); open-air burning without a permit $200 ($150); RV on a street overnight $50 ($35). Amounts differ by offence.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Community Bylaws (parking, property use and other bylaws), 604-276-4345
- Email: Dispute a bylaw notice, disputemyticket@richmond.ca
- Phone: Animal Control (animal tickets), 604-247-4633

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** Two systems. (1) Notice of Bylaw Violation under the Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122 and the provincial Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act: bylaw contraventions in Schedule A, each with a penalty, early-payment amount and late amount. (2) Municipal ticket under the Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 7321: fixed fines in Schedule B. Tickets are issued by RCMP members, bylaw enforcement officers, licensing and building inspectors, animal control officers, fire inspectors and others the bylaws designate.
  - Source: [Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122, s. 3.1.1, 9.1.1](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf)
  - Official wording: "may be dealt with by Notice of Bylaw Violation." … "members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;" … "bylaw enforcement officers, licensing inspectors," … "building inspectors, animal control officers, public"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 7321, s. 1.1, 1.4](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_7321_Consolidated_with_ABL_10667_06092577123.pdf)
  - Official wording: "may be enforced by means of a" … "ticket, prescribed for that purpose, by regulation, under the Local Government Act." … "are the fines established pursuant to the Local Government Act, for the"
  - Source: [Bylaw Tickets, intro](https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/bylaws/parking/parking-tickets.htm)
  - Official wording: "When you receive a City of Richmond Bylaw Violation Notice or Municipal Ticket you have two options:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Common fines:** Bylaw notice penalty (days 29 to 60; the early amount in brackets): RV parked on a street overnight $50 ($35); unattached trailer $110 ($65); dog off leash or at large $150 ($125); unlicensed dog $300 ($250); noise over limits $200 ($175); prohibited construction noise $500 ($450); unsightly property $450 ($300); grass over 20 cm $150 ($100); open-air burning without a permit $200 ($150); lawn watering contrary to Stage 1 $100 ($75). Municipal ticket examples: unsightly property $1,000; Stage 4 watering $1,000.
  - Source: [Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122, Schedule A](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Parking of recreational vehicle on a roadway 12.4 (w) n/a $ 50.00 $ 35.00 $ 75.00 n/a" … "Parking an unattached trailer 12.11 No $ 110.00 $ 65.00 $ 135.00 n/a" … "Permitting a dog to run at large 2.3.2.1(b) No $ 150.00 $ 125.00 $ 175.00 n/a" … "Failure to obtain a valid dog licence for a dog 1.1.1(a) No $ 300.00 $ 250.00 $ 325.00" … "Making or causing a noise which disturbs the 3.1.1 No $ 200.00 $ 175.00 $ 225.00 n/a" … "Prohibited construction noise 3.2.1 (h) No $500.00 $450.00 $550.00 n/a" … "Allow property to become or remain unsightly 1.1.1(a) No $ 450.00 $ 300.00 $ 500.00 n/a" … "Open Air Burning without permit 4.1.1 (f) No $ 200.00 $ 150.00 $ 250.00 n/a" … "Watering contrary to Stage 1 Restrictions 2.2.1 No $ 100.00 $ 75.00 $ 125.00 n/a"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 7321, Schedule B 14, B 16](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_7321_Consolidated_with_ABL_10667_06092577123.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Allow property to become or remain unsightly 1.1.1 (a) $1,000" … "Watering contrary to Stage 4 Restrictions 2.2.4 $1,000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying early:** Yes. A bylaw notice paid within 28 days of receipt is charged the lower Early Payment amount in Schedule A (for example $175 instead of $200 for a noise offence, $250 instead of $300 for an unlicensed dog). Paying early waives the right to dispute.
  - Source: [Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122, s. 4.1.1(b), 5.1.1](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received by the City within 28 calendar days" … "from the date of receipt of the Notice of Bylaw Violation in" … "accordance with the Act, the Early Payment Option set out in Column A5 of" … "within 28 days from the date of receipt of the Notice of"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notices, Payment Stage; Pay online](https://cms.richmond.ca/Page20651.aspx)
  - Official wording: "Early: within 28 days" … "Pay the Early Payment Amount" … "Paying your ticket waives the right to dispute and adjudicate."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying late:** The full Penalty applies for days 29 to 60. After 60 days (day 61 onward) the higher Late Payment amount applies (for example $225 for a $200 noise offence). Amounts outstanding beyond 61 days go to collections and may be pursued in Small Claims Court. If an adjudication is lost, a $25 adjudication fee is added.
  - Source: [Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122, s. 4.1.1(c), 6.14](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if payment is received more than 60 days from the date of" … "the Late Payment Amount set out in Column A4 of Schedule “A”," … "must pay the City an additional fee of $25.00"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notices, Payment Stage](https://cms.richmond.ca/Page20651.aspx)
  - Official wording: "Late: After 61 days" … "Pay the Penalty Amount (Fine) + Late Surcharge" … "Any Fines and Late Payment Surcharges that remain outstanding beyond 61 Days are sent to Collections"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Disputing a ticket:** Dispute within 28 days of receiving the notice: first discuss it with the City, then submit the Dispute and Adjudication Request Form (one per ticket) to a Screening Officer. If the Screening Officer upholds it you can ask for a hearing before an independent adjudicator (hearing can take up to six months to schedule; in person, phone or in writing). Requests after 28 days are not accepted. If you lose, you pay the full penalty, the late surcharge and a $25 adjudication fee. Phone 604-276-4345; email disputemyticket@richmond.ca.
  - Source: [Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122, s. 5.1.1, 6.14](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf)
  - Official wording: "request dispute adjudication by completing the" … "must pay the City an additional fee of $25.00"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notices, Dispute a Bylaw Notice; Steps 2-3](https://cms.richmond.ca/Page20651.aspx)
  - Official wording: "Disputes and requests for adjudication received after the 28-day deadline cannot be accepted." … "Please allow up to six months for the adjudication hearing date to be scheduled." … "If you request adjudication, you waive the Early Payment Amount and the Full Fine Amount will apply." … "Email any supporting information, consent letters (if required) or photo evidence to disputemyticket@richmond.ca"
  - Source: [Bylaw Tickets, FAQ](https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/bylaws/parking/parking-tickets.htm)
  - Official wording: "To discuss the issuance of a ticket with the City call (604) 276-4345 and follow the menu prompts."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122 (bylaw notices, Schedule A); Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321 (municipal tickets, Schedule B).
  - Source: [Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122, title](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf)
  - Official wording: "NOTICE OF BYLAW VIOLATION DISPUTE" … "BYLAW NO. 8122"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 7321, title](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_7321_Consolidated_with_ABL_10667_06092577123.pdf)
  - Official wording: "MUNICIPAL TICKET INFORMATION AUTHORIZATION" … "BYLAW NO. 7321"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Richmond uses two ticket systems, and both exist side by side. A Notice of Bylaw Violation under [Bylaw 8122](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf) has three amounts in Schedule A: the penalty (days 29 to 60 after you receive it), a lower early-payment amount (days 1 to 28), and a higher late amount (day 61 onward). A municipal ticket under [Bylaw 7321](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_7321_Consolidated_with_ABL_10667_06092577123.pdf) is one fixed fine with no early-payment amount. Many bylaws appear in both schedules with different amounts for different sections. Animal control and dog licence offences are bylaw notices only. Tickets are issued by RCMP members, bylaw enforcement officers, licensing and building inspectors, animal control officers, fire inspectors and others the bylaws designate.

## Steps (if you receive a bylaw notice)

1. To pay the early amount, pay within 28 days of receiving the notice. Paying early waives the right to dispute.
2. To dispute, do so within 28 days. First discuss it with the City, then send the Dispute and Adjudication Request Form (one per ticket) to a Screening Officer. Requests after 28 days are not accepted.
3. If the Screening Officer upholds the notice, you can ask for a hearing before an independent adjudicator (in person, by phone or in writing). It can take up to six months to schedule.
4. Contacts: parking, property use and other bylaws, 604-276-4345 (disputemyticket@richmond.ca); animal control, 604-247-4633; Fire-Rescue, 604-278-5131; business licence, 604-276-4328.

## Good to know

- Bylaw notice penalties (early amount in brackets): RV on a street overnight $50 ($35); unattached trailer $110 ($65); dog off leash or at large $150 ($125); unlicensed dog $300 ($250); noise over limits $200 ($175); prohibited construction noise $500 ($450); unsightly property $450 ($300); grass over 20 cm $150 ($100); open-air burning without a permit $200 ($150); lawn watering contrary to Stage 1 $100 ($75).
- Municipal ticket examples: unsightly property $1,000; Stage 4 watering $1,000.
- Amounts outstanding after 60 days go to collections and may be pursued in Small Claims Court. The City's tickets page says unpaid parking tickets go to a collection agency and the vehicle may be towed.
- If you lose an adjudication, you pay the full penalty, the late amount and a $25 adjudication fee.
- The City says it cannot consider personal intentions, financial circumstances or lack of knowledge of the bylaw.
- The bylaw's wording in s. 4.1.1 names the payment columns differently from the Schedule A table. The table and the City's pages agree, so they are used here.

## Official forms and pages

- [Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122 (PDF)](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 7321 (PDF)](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_7321_Consolidated_with_ABL_10667_06092577123.pdf)
- [Pay or dispute a bylaw notice](https://cms.richmond.ca/Page20651.aspx)

## Related questions

- [Richmond noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/noise-rules.md)
- [Richmond unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/unsightly-property.md)
- [Richmond backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/backyard-fire.md)
- [Richmond fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/fireworks.md)
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## The same question elsewhere

- [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/bylaw-fines.md)
- [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/bylaw-fines.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Delta](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/bylaw-fines.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122 (PDF)](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 7321 (PDF)](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_7321_Consolidated_with_ABL_10667_06092577123.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notices, City of Richmond](https://cms.richmond.ca/Page20651.aspx) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Tickets, City of Richmond](https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/bylaws/parking/parking-tickets.htm) (read 2026-11-05)

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