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The Fruitvale bylaws listed below are the most frequently requested bylaws that apply within the Village of Fruitvale and are provided for convenience and information only. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these bylaws however these are not official versions. Only the printed version of a signed bylaw issued by the Chief Administrative Officer is the official version. Signed versions are available at the Village Office.
The Village of Fruitvale will in not be held liable or responsible for damages of any kind arising out of the use of online copies of bylaws. For more information on Village of Fruitvale bylaws, please contact the Village Office at 250-367-7551.
The Village of Fruitvale Bylaws and Policies promote community livability by maintaining the health, safety and general wellness of the community. Bylaws and Policies assist in maintaining community standards.
Click here for a list of all current Village of Fruitvale Bylaws. Contact the Village Office if you would like a copy of a current bylaw that is on the bylaw list, but not listed below. Staff will be happy to email a copy to you. Submit your request here.
Report a Problem:
To report a non-emergency problem, make an inquiry, make a complaint, or make a suggestion, please complete the online Action Request submission form.
Community Standards
- 382 Anti Noise
- 384 Boulevard Development & Regulation
- 749 Fire Safety & Prevention Bylaw
- 787 Anti-idling Bylaw
- 829 Parks Regulation
- 845 Property Maintenance
- 921 Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw
- 964 Solid Waste & Yard and Garden Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw
- 967 Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw
Finance & Admin
- 888 Election Procedures Bylaw
- 917 Council Indemnity Bylaw
- 945 Tax Exemptions 2023 – Churches
- 946 Tax Exemption 2023 – NPO
- 947 Tax Exemption 2023 – 2032
- 971 5-Year Financial Plan 2024-2028
- 974 5-Year Financial Plan (amended) 2024-2028
- 977 5-Year Financial Plan 2024-2028
- 978 Council Procedures Bylaw
- 955 Tax Rates 2023
- 963 Indemnification of Municipal Officials Bylaw
Fees & Services (also see Finance below)
979 Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment – Appendix 1, 3, 5 and 7
- 887 Facility Rental Rates Bylaw
- 877 Business License Bylaw
- 976 Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Amendment Bylaw
- 1754 Beaver Valley Water Service Rates (Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Bylaw)
- 922 Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 922, 2020
- 948 Wastewater (sewer) System Bylaw
- 950 Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw
Land/Building/Zoning
- 561 Subdivision Bylaw
- 698 Building Bylaw
- Building Permit Information Pamphlet – When do I need a building permit?
- Building Permit Application
- 835 Official Community Plan Bylaw
- 846 Zoning Bylaw and Office Consolodation Zoning Map
- 862 Zoning Amendment – commercial vehicle parking
- 863 Zoning Amendment – temporary vehicle shelter regulations
- 869 Zoning Amendment – downtown residential zone
- 893 Zoning Amendment Prohibition Cannabis
- 896 Zoning Amendment RM2D
- 905 Zoning Amendment 10.4.4
- 909 Zoning Amendment – Accessory Building Site Coverage
- 930 Zoning Amendment – Accessory Suites text amendment
- 931 Zoning Amendment – rezoning to C2 Zone
- 944 Zoning Amendment – Text Amendment to Section 10.3 Secondary Suites
- 954 Zoning Amendment – Text Amendment to Section 18.1 RMU Residential Mixed Use Zone
- 956 Zoning Amendment for 34 Davis Avenue
- Board of Variance Application Forms Package
- 846 CONSOLIDATED Zoning Bylaw
- 847 Commercial and Village Centre Development Permit Area Bylaw
- 934 Cemetery Operations and Maintenance Bylaw
- 952 Boulevard Development Amendment Bylaw
Infrastructure Maps
Working Together
The Village of Fruitvale creates and enacts bylaws that are designed to support a liveable and healthy community. Village Council would like Fruitvale’s residents and visitors to know their rights and responsibilities and work together with the Village to create a safe and health community that everyone can enjoy. The Village has limited resources with which to formally monitor adherence to our various bylaws. It is the Village’s policy to rely primarily on citizen complaints as a means of enforcing our bylaws. To learn more about the complaints process, visit our Bylaw Complaints page.
Once a Bylaw Notice has been issued, Fruitvale uses the Bylaw Adjudication process to provide a smooth and effective process that involves voluntary compliance in the event that there is a violation.
Bylaw Adjudication Process
The Village of Fruitvale has adopted the bylaw adjudication system which allows local governments to manage bylaw violations (such as parking tickets, zoning issues, or property standard issues) at the local level rather than going through the provincial court system. Residents who receive a Bylaw Notice have the opportunity to either work with the Village’s Screening Officer to arrange a compliance agreement or dispute the violation out of court via an independent adjudicator provided by the Province of British Columbia. It’s important to note that residents are only permitted to dispute the claim within 14 days of receiving the Bylaw Notice. To view a visual representation of the process, click here.
Why does Fruitvale use this adjudication system?
The bylaw adjudication system benefits the community by:
- resolving disputes locally and in a timely manner
- keeping minor bylaw infractions out of the provincial court system
- allowing those who are disputing notices to do so in writing, in person, or by phone
- minimizing provincial court time and costs
What are my options if I receive a Bylaw Notice?
Option 1 – Pay the Bylaw Notice:
- reduced penalty if paid within 14 days
- full penalty if paid after 14 days
- late payment penalty if paid after 28 days
Option 2 – Dispute the Bylaw Notice
- Complete the Adjudication Request form found on your Bylaw Notice or by clicking here
- Submit the completed Adjudication Request form to the Village Office within 14 days of the Bylaw Notice issue date
Bylaw Complaints
All complaints regarding bylaw enforcement are handled in accordance with the Village’s Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 854. When submitting a complaint related to the Village’s bylaws (noise, building, property standards, etc.), please use the Complaints Form. Please note that the Village does not accept anonymous complaints.
Residents are also welcome to make a complaint in person at the Village Office (1947 Beaver Street, Fruitvale) or over the phone at 250-367-7551. You will be required to complete a Complaints Form when submitting complaints in person at the Village Office or you will be required to provide information including your name, phone number, and address when submitting a complaint over the phone.
When completing the Complaints Form electronically, please complete the form and deliver, email, or fax it to:
Village Office
Box 307
1947 Beaver Street
Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0
Phone: 250-367-7551
Fax: 250-367-267
Email: info@village.fruitvale.bc.ca
Once a complaint has been made:
1. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer will open an investigation in relation to the complaint made and prioritize. A documented history of repeat and persistent offenders will be taken into account when deciding response options as well as the offence type, location, offender, and complaint history.
2. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue a warning notice with directions to remedy the problem within a specified time frame; or a Bylaw Notice.
3. If it is determined that no contravention of the bylaws has taken place, the complainant may be advised that no further action is being taken. If a contravention is found, the property owner/occupier will be encouraged to voluntarily rectify the situation and the complainant will also be notified.
4. Bylaw enforcement may contact you to appear as a witness if the matter proceeds to the adjudication stage.
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