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We are currently at: Stage 1

To report sprinkling/watering violations, please call Bylaw Enforcement at 778-797-8810. Summer hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days per week from the May long weekend through the September long weekend. Regular business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays for the remainder of the year.

General Rules for Stages 1 to 3

  • Hand watering of all landscape plant materials and vegetable plantings, excluding lawns, is permitted, except during Stage 4.
  • Sprinkling is never permitted between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Only one half-inch diameter outside tap may be used at any one time for sprinkling.
  • Never use an open, free flowing pipe, outlet or hose for any watering.
  • Properties equipped with automated sprinkler systems may only water between midnight and 6 a.m. on the days described below.
  • Properties equipped with manually controlled sprinkling systems, including those attached to outside taps, may only water from 6 to 11 a.m. or 6 p.m. to midnight on the days described below.

Stage 1

  • Even numbered addresses may only water on even calendar days.
  • Odd numbered addresses may only water on odd calendar days.

Stage 2

  • Even numbered addresses may only water on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
  • Odd numbered addresses may only water on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Stage 3

  • Even numbered addresses may only water on Saturdays.
  • Odd numbered addresses may only water on Sundays.
  • No filling of swimming pools, hot tubs, garden ponds or decorative fountains is permitted.
  • No washing of vehicles, boats, bikes - motorized or otherwise, RVs or ATVs is allowed.
  • No washing of sidewalks, driveways, patios, or eaves can occur.

Stage 4

  • No watering is permitted outdoors for any purpose.

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