Bylaw services encourages voluntary compliance with local bylaws. Officers work with residents, businesses and community groups to resolve issues through education and awareness. Most violations are resolved this way.
If a more serious bylaw violation occurs — such as illegal dumping — or if voluntary compliance isn’t achieved, a bylaw officer may issue a Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) under the Community Charter. Likewise, if a less serious bylaw violation occurs - such as Parking Prohibitions - a Bylaw Offence Notice (BON) under the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, SBC, 2003, c.60 (LGBNE Act) can be issued.
Fines and penalties
To see specific fine amounts, refer to the Municipal Enforcement Bylaw No. 3185 [PDF/309KB]
If you receive a ticket
You have two options:
- Pay the fine
- Dispute the ticket
- MTI’s can be disputed by submitting a City of Courtenay – MUNICIPAL TICKET INFORMATION DISPUTE FORM located below under Option 2: Dispute the ticket
- BON’s can be disputed by filling out and submitting the DISPUTE/ REQUEST FOR ADJUDICATION on the reverse side of the BON issued to you (Blue copy). Submit both the front and completed reverse side of the BON if your submission is in person, by mail or by email.
You must respond within 14 calendar days from the Date of Service shown on the front of the ticket.
What happens if you do nothing?
If you don’t pay the fine or dispute the ticket within 14 calendar days:
- You will be deemed to have pled guilty.
- The full fine becomes immediately payable.