The goal of Bylaw Enforcement is to gain compliance with City regulatory bylaw requirements using the following means: inform, educate and as a last resort, enforce. Enforcement of Bylaws is complaint generated, with the exception of infractions regarding health or safety issues.
Bylaw enforcement complaints relating to the quality of life, such as noise and nuisance complaints, are to be initiated in writing by the complainant, including the follow information:
- Name of complainant
- Address and telephone of Complainant
- Address of complaint
- Detailed description of complaint (including description and licence number of vehicle if vehicle involved)
Anonymous complaints will not be accepted by the City. Anonymity of the complainant, however, will be maintained at all times if requested, except when necessary to give court evidence.
Enforcement methods available to the City of Campbell River are:
- Achieving compliance by agreement
- Issuing a fine (Municipal Ticket Information)
- Direct enforcement of those Bylaws that authorize staff to take action
- Court proceedings