Bylaws and Policies

Kitimat Municipal Code (Bylaws)

The Kitimat Municipal Code contains all the regulatory bylaws of the District of Kitimat.  This is unique in British Columbia.

The code is available below  as a complete document as well as in sections. These versions are not official. You can get official versions by contacting us.

Kitimat Municipal Code 

Kitimat Municipal Code Consolidated (as of April 22, 2025)

 

Table of Contents

 


 
 Part 1 - General Provisions

Part 1 - General Provisions - Consolidated Version

Division 1 – The Code

Division 2 – Penalties

Division 3 – Municipal Ticket Information System

Division 4 – Assessment and Taxation

Division 5 – Elections

Division 6 – Advisory Planning Commission

Division 7 – Leisure Services Advisory Commission

Division 9 – Board of Variance

Division 10 – Community Resource Board

Division 11 – Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities

 Part 2 - Municipal Government

Part 2 - Municipal Government - Consolidated Version

Division 1 – Council Procedure

Division 2 – Council Meetings

Division 3 – Designation of Member to Act in Place of Mayor

Division 4 – Council Proceedings

Division 5 – Bylaws

Division 6 – Resolutions

Division 7 –Committee of the Whole

Division 8 – Committees, Commissions and Other Bodies

Division 9 – Regional District Directors

Division 10 – Chief Administrative Officer

Division 11 – Mayor and Councillors

Division 12 – Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Division 13 – Officer Positions

Division 14 – Council Members, Officers and Employees Indemnification

Division 15 – Records Management

Division 16 - Public Notice 

 

 Part 3 - Traffic and Vehicles

Part 3 _ Traffic and Vehicles - Consolidated Version

Division 1 – Traffic

Division 2 – Traffic Control

Division 3 – Signals, Signs and Markings

Division 4 – General Regulations

Division 5 – Operation of Vehicles

Division 6 – Pedestrians

Division 7 – Cyclists

Division 9 – Road Naming and Numbering

 Part 4 - Licenses and Permits

Part 4 - Licenses and Permits - Consolidated Version

Division 1 – Business Licencing and Commercial Vehicle Licencing

Division 2 – Shops Regulations

Division 3 – Soliciting Funds on Highways

Division 4 – Liquor Licencing Delegation

 Part 5 - Police and Fire Regulations

Part 5 - Police and Fire Regulations - Consolidated Version

Division 1 – Fire Protection

Division 3 – Public Protection

Division 4 – Fireworks

Division 5 – Animal Control

Division 6 – Vending Machines

Division 7 - Service Levels

Division 8  - Fire Training Grounds 

 Part 6 - Public Utilities

Part 6 - Public Utilities - Consolidated Version

Division 1 – Power and Communication Services

Division 2 – Water Supply

Division 3 – Water Service Connections

Division 4 – Water Meters

Division 5 – Rates

Division 6 – Sewage Disposal

 Part 7 - Public Health

Part 7 - Public Health - Consolidated Version

Division 1 - Residential Solid Waste Collection

Division 2 – Solid Waste Disposal

Division 3 – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Warning Signs

Division 4 – Cemeteries

Division 5 – Open Air Markets

Division 6 – Clean Indoor Air

Division 7 - Cannabis and Tobacco Use in Public Places and Parks

Division 8 - Excavated Material Division 9 - Commercial Premise Solid Waste
 Part 8 - Public Works

Part 8 - Public Works - Consolidated Version

 

Division 1 – Local Improvements

 Part 9 - Planning

Consolidated Version of Part 9, Kitimat Municipal Code

 

Division 1 – General

Division 2 – Zoning

Division 3 – Signs

Division 4 – Residential Zoning

Division 5 – Commercial Zoning

Division 6 – Industrial Zoning

Division 7 – Greenbelt Zoning

Division 8 – Temporary Uses

Division 9 – Development Areas

Division 10 – Use of Highways and Other Public Spaces

Division 11 – Subdivision

Division 12 – Environmental Control

Division 13 – Manufactured Home Park Regulations

 Part 10 - Finance

Part 10 - Finance - Consolidated Version

 

Division 1 – Miscellaneous Charges

 Part 11 - Leisure Services

Part 11 - Leisure Services - Consolidated Version

 

Division 1 – Leisure Services Fees and Charges

 Part 12 - Civil Defence

Part 12 - Civil Defence - Consolidated Version

 

Division 1 – Kitimat Emergency Plan

 Part 13 - Building

Part 13 - Building - Consolidated Version

Division 1 – Introductory Provisions

Division 2 – Applications for Permits

Division 3 – Owner Requirements

Division 4 – Issuance of Permits and Permit Fees

Division 5 – Inspections and Field Reviews

Division 6 – Occupancy

Division 7 – Notices and Enforcement
Division 8 - Building Construction and Demolition Waste

Schedule A - Fees

Financial Bylaws

Financial Bylaws are located with the Finance Department Reports located here.

Official Community Plan

The Official Community Plan is located under the Reports and Plans tab. 

Bylaw Enforcement

Bylaw Enforcement

  

Bylaw Enforcement

The Bylaw Enforcement Department is responsible for the enforcement of Kitimat's bylaws and the issuing of Municipal Information Tickets (MTI). The following Council policies are directly related to Bylaw Enforcement:

 

At the April 7, 2025, meeting of Council, the following bylaw enforcement direction was provided:

"THAT application of section 1.3.4 of the Bylaw Enforcement: General (B-02) Policy include enforcement for the following offences:

  • Nuisance Properties (9.12.2 of the Kitimat Municipal Code) – overgrown lawns
  • Nuisance Properties (9.12.2 of the Kitimat Municipal Code) – accumulation of waste
  • Parking (3.4.10-3.4.17.1 of the Kitimat Municipal Code) – parking offences" (R25-096)

 

Offences and related fines are noted in Part 1, Division 3 of the Kitimat Municipal Code.

Making a Bylaw Complaint

Bylaw inquiries, complaints or concerns can be directed through the bylaw department. Depending on the nature of the bylaw complaint, other departments may be consulted. For example, a complaint related to land use may be referred to the Planning department or an animal control related offence may be referred to the Kitimat Humane Society.

 

For details on how the District investigates bylaw complaints, please see Policy B-02 - Bylaw Enforcement Policy - General

 

In accordance with Policy B-02 - Bylaw Enforcement Policy - General, a bylaw complaint must include the following information:

  • location and general nature of the bylaw contravention; and
  • the complainant's name, address and contact information (such as a telephone number or email).

The District does not accept anonymous bylaw complaints. 

 

Bylaw complaints can be reported through the bylaw complaint form, by email at bylaw@kitimat.ca, or in person at 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC. 

 

bylaw complaint form

 

Complaints related to specific District employees may be made directly to Human Resources at HR@kitimat.ca

 

Complaints not related to bylaw offences may be made through the general complaint process (see below). 

 

Municipal Ticket Information (MTI)

The District of Kitimat uses the Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) system.

 

You can find additional information about MTI on the province's website

 

 Disputing a Municipal Ticket Information (MTI)

Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) are issued in accordance with Bylaw Enforcement Policy - General (B-02).

 

For more information on how your Dispute Notice will be managed, please refer to Bylaw Enforcement Policy - Municipal Ticket Information (B-11).

 

Details on disputing the MTI are located on the back of the MTI. 

 

If you wish to dispute your MTI, your Notice of Dispute must be delivered within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of service of the MTI. You may also obtain a Notice of Dispute through Municipal Office reception, by emailing bylaw@kitimat.ca, or downloading the Notice of Dispute.

 

You are not required to use the Notice of Dispute form provided. A Notice of Dispute must be delivered within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of service of the MTI and include the following: 

  • Ticket Number (located top right corner of the MTI)
  • Full Name and Mailing Address
  • Date of Offence
  • Bylaw Name and Section

 

If your Notice of Dispute does not provide sufficient information to identify the MTI, you may be deemed not to have disputed same

 

Notice of Dispute may be delivered:

  • in person: Municipal Hall at 270 City Centre, Kitimat (during regular business hours)
  • by mail: District of Kitimat, Attn: Bylaw Officer, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC V8C 2H7
  • by email: bylaw@kitimat.ca 

A Notice of Dispute may not be made over the phone. 

 

If you have any questions regarding disputing your MTI, please contact bylaw at bylaw@kitimat.ca or by phone at (250) 632-8900. 

Paying a Municipal Ticket Information (MTI)

A Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) fine becomes payable to the District fourteen (14) calendar days after service of the the MTI, unless the MTI is disputed.

 

You can pay your MTI fine: 

  • cash, cheque or electronic payment (debt, credit card) in person: Municipal Hall at 270 City Centre, Kitimat (during regular business hours)
  • electronic payment (debt, credit card) by phone: (250) 632-8900
  • cheque via mail: District of Kitimat, Attn: Bylaw Officer, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC V8C 2H7

Please reference the ticket number (top right corner of the MTI) with payment.

Unpaid Municipal Ticket Information (MTI)

A Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) fine becomes payable to the District fourteen (14) calendar days after service service of the MTI, unless the MTI is disputed. Please see above for details on paying your MTI fine. 

 

Unpaid Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) will be collected in accordance with Bylaw Enforcement: Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) Policy B-11

 

Animal Control Complaints (Including Barking Dogs):

Contact the Humane Society at 250-639-6297 or online reporting here.

Bylaw complaints related to Animal Control may be referred to the Kitimat Humane Society. 

If the animal control issue presents an immediate risk to the public, please contact the RCMP through the non-emergency line at (250) 632-7111 or call 9-1-1.

Noise Complaints (Not Barking Dogs):

Details of noise violations are found in Part 9, Division 12, Subdivision 1

During District of Kitimat operating hours, please contact the District of Kitimat Bylaw Department at 250-632-8900 ex 2268.

Outside District of Kitimat operating hours, including weekday after hours, weekends and statutory holidays, please contact the (RCMP non-emergency) at 250-632-7111. 

Complaints regarding a District Employee:

If you have a complaint regarding a specific employee, please submit your complaint directly to Human Resources at HR@kitimat.ca

All Other Complaints:

Please use the general complaint form for complaints not related to bylaw enforcement.

 

This may include concerns about:

  • District services (such as snow clearing, road maintenance, water quality);
  • District facilities (including buildings, campgrounds, and parks); or
  • General complaints about the District and our activities.

 

You may submit this complaint anonymously. This complaint is distributed through a general mailbox to  the appropriate department. 

 

Complaints related to a bylaw contravention can be made through the bylaw complaint form (see above).

 

Complaints related to specific District employees may be made directly to Human Resources at HR@kitimat.ca

 general complaint form 

District of Kitimat Policies
Policy Number Policy Name PDF
A-13 Affordable Housing Initiatives and Operational Fund  Download
A-16 Advisory Planning Commission                                                           Download
A-17 Administrative Corrections Policy Download
A-18 Kitimat Airport Transportation Subsidy Program Download
A-19 Asset Management Policy Download
A-20 Third Party Advertising Bench Policy Download
B-02 Bylaw Enforcement Policy - General Download
B-07 Bylaw Enforcement - Remedial Action  Download
B-08 Bylaw Enforcement - Overgrown Lawns Download
B-10 Backyard Hen Keeping in Residential Zones Download
B-11 Bylaw Enforcement - Municipal Ticket Information (MTI)  Download
C-35 Code of Conduct Download
C-20 Council Indemnities and Travel Expenses Download 
C-26 Community Recognition of Excellence Program  Download 
C-27 Commercial Use of Patios and Public Land Download
C-29 Comfort Letter Requests Download
C-34 Communications Policy Download
C-36 Cemetery Columbarium Memorial Order Policy Download
E-02 Personal Expense and Travel Policy Download
E-03 Election of Regional District Directors Download
E-10 Electronic Participation and Electronic Meeting  Download
E-52 Expense Claims - Childcare Download
M-10 Council Maternity and Parental Leave Policy Download
M-07 Municipal Alcohol Policy Download
M-09 Mobile Food Vendors Download
P-17 Public Hearing Policy Download
P-30 Proclamation and Flag Requests Download
P-54 Public Notice Advertising Policy Download
R-15 Redevelopment of Manufactured Home Park  Download
S-19 Strata Conversion Policy Download
S-56 Solid Waste Disposal - Residential Landfill Free Pass Program Download
T-19 Tenant Protection and Relocation Policy Download
T-20 Temporary Overnight Shelter Removal Policy Download
W-05 Winter-Road, Parking Lot and Walkway Maintenance  Download

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