Bylaw Descriptions
Animal Control
Mainly pertinent to dog owners, this bylaw stipulates that owners must ensure their dog:
- has a valid license
- does not bark excessively and disturb neighbours
- is under control at all times
- does not run free unattended
Bylaw offenders may have their animal impounded by Animal Control Services, face fines or penalties.
- Bylaw 1465 (PDF
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For further information on Animal Control Services, see the CRD Animal page.
Noise
Noise bylaws are in effect to ensure the peace and enjoyment of residents of the CRD. Certain types of activity, such as construction, are restricted by time of day. After regular office hours, the RCMP responds to noise complaints.
- Bylaw 3384 (PDF )
Unsightly Premises
This bylaw ensures that residents do not have to tolerate unsightly premises in their community. The bylaw has provisions to ticket offenders or take them to court and force them to clean up their property. In some cases, the CRD may remove items and send a bill for clean-up to the property owner.
- Bylaw 1887 (PDF )
Building Regulation
Building Inspectors do regular inspections of buildings under construction, ensuring the safety and integrity of buildings and structures in the region. If bylaw provisions are not been met, they will give owners time to comply, and if they fail to do so the file will be turned over to Bylaw Enforcement Officers to take appropriate legal action.
- Bylaw 2990 (PDF )
Clean Air
The clean air bylaw prohibits cigarette and pipe smoking on outdoor patios and terraces of restaurants and other food establishments. The bylaw is in effect throughout the entire CRD area.
- Bylaw 2401 (PDF )
Composting Facilities Regulation
This bylaw applies to composting facilities in the Capital regional District and regulates the types and quantities of organic matter to be composted each year in a solid waste compost facility. Odour, leachate, vector, litter and dust management are also regulated.
- Bylaw 2736 (PDF )
SSI Transfer Station Regulation
Created to regulate the operation of Waste Transfer Stations on Salt Spring Island, this bylaw requires every private transfer station operator on Salt Spring Island to be licensed by the CRD. Waste stations must not contaminate ground or surface water or generate unacceptable levels of odour, vectors, litter or dust.
- Bylaw 2810 (PDF )
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