The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has adopted a bylaw that will allow RDEK compliance officers to issue fines to a maximum of $500, as per the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, for a variety of bylaw contraventions.

“Aside from short-term rentals operating without a valid Temporary Use Permit, our primary enforcement objective is voluntary compliance; fines will not be the primary means of enforcement,” said Michele Bates, RDEK General Manager of Development and Protective Services.

“We have traditionally seen a high rate of voluntary compliance, and our intention is to pursue that before further steps are taken.”

The bylaw contraventions include noise, unsightly premises, dog control, building bylaws, and more. A full list can be found at www.rdek.bc.ca.

“There are steps that could be taken prior to a fine being issued, depending on the contravention,” said Bates. “Owners or occupants will be given the opportunity to voluntarily comply or remedy the contravention prior to a fine being issued or engaging legal counsel.”

For more information on the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, contact the RDEK.

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