Bylaw Enforcement

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Our bylaw enforcement policy is to resolve matters informally as much as possible. Our primary focus is always education and facilitating voluntary compliance wherever possible. However, compliance or enforcement based on education and warnings is not appropriate in all circumstances. More direct enforcement approaches, including immediate ticketing may occur.

The Bylaw Enforcement Officer will follow up on your report/complaint and will investigate as soon as possible. Please keep us apprised of whether a situation changes - for better or worse. If it is determined that a bylaw violation has occurred, the Officer will work with the violator to reach a resolution to the issue. As the complainant, you will be advised of the outcome.

Contact us

Phone: 250-578-2020 x211

Bylaw Mobile: 778-257-2275

Email: bylaw@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca

Bylaw Complaint Process

Bylaw complaints can be made using the online form below.

To submit a Bylaw complaint online, the following information is required:

Your first and last name
Your address
Your phone number
The address of the alleged violation or concern
A brief summary of the problem as well as any involvement you may have had in resolving the matter

Submit a Bylaw Complaint (Other than Short Term Nightly Rental)

Submit a Short-Term Nightly Rental Bylaw Complaint

Or call (778)-910-4479 (For Short-Term Nightly Rental Bylaw Complaints ONLY).

Bylaw complaints can also be submitted in person or over the phone by calling 250-578-2020 ext 211.

Please note:

Anonymous complaints will not be investigated.
The identity of complainants is always confidential unless the complainant has agreed to be identified or unless an order has been made by the Provincial Freedom of information Commissioner. It will only be shared when required by the Freedom of Information Act -- if your complaint is part of a legal case, audit or similar process.
Strata-related Bylaw concerns should be directed to the appropriate Strata Council as Bylaw does not respond to any Strata-related issues.
Voicemail or text messages are not considered a valid form of complaint submission, however, a member of the municipality will follow up and provide directions to submit a complaint.

What to do if I get a fine

Please contact Bylaw 250-578-2020 x211 or bylaw@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca should you have any questions regarding the bylaw, fine or process.

Payments can be made in person at the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality office on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. Should you require assistance after hours please call the office during business hours to make arrangements.
- Debt, Visa or Mastercard
We use a third party payment processor for Debit, Visa & Mastercard that does charge a fee. (You are able to come into the Municipal Hall and pay by debit only with no fees).
- Cheques and Bank Drafts Payable to: Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality
Cheques and bank drafts can be mailed to the Municipal Hall or drop off at the Municipal Hall. Returned cheques are be subject to a $25.00 service charge. (Must include property owner's name and property address or ticket number if applicable.)
Online Payment Options:
- E-Transfer
Email: payments@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca (e-transfer message must include property owner's name and property address or ticket number if applicable).
- Online Card Payment (fees apply)
After taking into consideration numerous requests to accept credit card payments we have collaborated with a third party payment processor that processes credit card payments for a fee. To pay your Bylaw fine by Visa, Mastercard or Debit

Dogs need to be on leash in Sun Peaks

Please ensure your dogs are kept on leash within Sun Peaks, dogs off leash or at large are a potential danger to themselves and others. Dogs off leash or at large is a fineable offense.

Winter and Summer Parking Regulations

Winter (November 1^st - April 30^th):

NO parking permitted on any road within the Municipality. This includes all main roads, subdivision roads, and cul-de-sacs.

Summer (May 1st - October 31st):

Parking allowed on even side of road.

General Parking Rules

NO Parking is allowed at any time during the year in the following situations:

Within six (6) metres of a fire hydrant
In a Fire Lane, No Parking Zone, Loading Zone, or adjacent to a curb that is painted yellow
In an area designated as a Disabled Persons’ Parking Zone or Handicapped Zone, unless such vehicle displays a valid disabled persons’ parking permit
At any time on either side of the main road through Sun Peaks from the western entrance into the Municipality to the east side of the skier’s underpass on Valley Drive
In a cul-de-sac
So as to interfere with the normal flow of traffic
On a sidewalk, boulevard, shoulder or any place reserved for pedestrians except where specifically designated as a parking zone
- if it blocks a private driveway
- within six (6) metres of the nearest point to any intersection
In contravention of any sign or other traffic control device
On any road for a period longer than thirty-six (36) hours if otherwise allowed by this bylaw.

General Traffic Rules

A person must not stop, or park a vehicle:

In an area designated as a No Stopping Zone
With the vehicle engine idling for a period longer than 3 minutes, if otherwise allowed, unless passengers are actively embarking or disembarking

Snow Clearing Rules

A person must not dump or blow snow onto the Highway Running Surface.

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