This by-law may be cited as "BURNABY SEWER CHARGE BY- LAW 1961. tt (1) Unless in this by-law otherwise provided, the own­ er or occupier of every parcel of real property shall pay to the municipality for the use of the sewerage system a charge calcula­ ted according to the table of rates as set out in Schedule "A" annexed hereto

This BYLAW may be cited as "BURNABY SEWER CHARGE BYLAW 1961", 1A. In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires (BYLAW 10692) (a) ‘BOD/TSS’ means the *biochemical* oxygen demand and total suspended solids; (b) ‘GVS & DD’ means the Greater Vancouver Sewer and Drainage District; (c) Repealed.

(2) Any building sewer connected to a public sewer or sewer connection without a permit therefor or any building sewer depositing into a public sewer or into a sewer connection thence to a public sewer any sewage, substance or matter prohibited by this by-law may be disconnected, stopped up and - 10 - 23.

"Sewer Connection of Building Sewer Extension" means a sewer pipe extending from a public sewer to the property line of the property being served or about to be served.

(o) such removal will or does adversely affect the stability of, foul, obstruct, impede, injure or damage any drain, ditch, stream, creek, waterway, water-course, sewer, highway, lane, catchbasin, culvert, manhole, public right of way, or any public utility.

(c) such removal will or does adversely affect the stability of, foul, obstruct, impede, injure or damage any drain, ditch, stream, creek, waterway, water course, sewer, highway, lane, catch basin, culvert, manhole, public right of way, or any public utility.

(c) such deposit of soil will or does adversely affect the stability of, foul, obstruct, impede, injure or damage any drain, ditch, stream, creek, waterway, water-course, sewer, highway, land, catchbasin, culvert, manhole, public right of way, or any public utility, (d) the drainage of any area in the Municipality will be disturbed, damaged, destroyed or diverted thereby

(c) such deposit of soil will or does adversely affect the stability of, foul, obstruct, impede, injure or damage any drain, ditch, stream, creek, waterway, water-course, sewer, highway, land, catch basin, culvert, manhole, public right of way, or any public utility.

(c) All floors shall be waterproof and slope to floor drains which connect with the sewer system. Streets I Sidewalks and Walkways: (1) All streets located within the mobile home park shall be con- structed with concrete curb and gutters and surfaced with asphaltic concrete to Corporation engineering specifications, and comply with the following standards: (a) Collector streets - 60 foot right-of-way widths with a 36 foot pavement between curb faces.

(2) The service building in a recreational vehicle park shall be served by sanitary and storm sewer, water, underground electrical power, and telephone facilities

(a) discharge or allow leakage of contaminants into a stream, creek, waterway, watercourse, waterworks, ditch, drain, sewer, storm sewer or the soil, or (b) foul, obstruct or impede the flow of any stream, creek, waterway, watercourse, waterworks, ditch, drain, sewer or storm sewer, whether or not the same is situated on private property.

(b) foul, obstruct or impede the flow of any stream, creek, waterway, watercourse, waterworks, ditch, drain, sewer or storm sewer, whether or not the same is situated on private property. 4.

Every owner of a parcel capable of being drained into a sewer or drain, whether or not the parcel is connected with or is drained into the sewer or drain, shall pay for the opportunity to use the sewer or drain an annual parcel tax of $209.50, which amount shall be reduced to $105.35 for twenty years including the year of construction where the present or former owner or present occupier constructed any portion of the sewerage system of the City that serves that parcel. 4.

To verify the accuracy and currency of this information please contact the City of Burnaby at 604-294-7290. (2017) SCHEDULE “A” (Bylaw 14415, 14534) SEWER PARCEL TAX Repealed by BYLAW 14534 10149C Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw COVER 10149C

A tree cutting permit is not required: (a) for pruning; (b) to cut down or remove branches from a dangerous tree or a diseased or damaged protected tree where such measures are in accordance with the written recommendation of a certified arborist; (c) to cut down or remove branches from a protected tree if the tree or limb, due to its condition, is a serious hazard to people, buildings or other property requiring immediate attention, the person who cuts down or removes branches from the tree immediately advises the Director Planning of that fact; -6- (d) by the City to cut down a protected tree located in a City park in accordance with normal park maintenance procedures and the City's Tree Management Policy for Public Lands; ( e) to cut down or damage a protected tree where necessary for the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, replacement or removal of: (i) public roads, lanes, paths, sidewalks and boulevards; (ii) rail lines; (iii) the sewer, water and gas mains and ancillary works of the City, any other governmental authority or any public utility; (iv) public drainage, dyking or flood control works; (v) the electrical, telephone and telecommunication lines, cables, poles, supports, conduits and ancillary works of any public utility; (f) to cut down or damage a protected tree as defined in section 2(o)(i), but not as defined in sections 2 (o)(ii) and (iii), that is within the area bounded by the exterior walls or face, or within 1.5m (4.921 ft.) of the exterior walls or face, of any building or structure or planned building or structure for which a building permit has been issued; (g) to cut down or damage a protected tree as defined in section 2(o)(i), but not as defined in sections 2(o)(ii) and (iii), on any lot on which there is an existing residential dwelling at any time after one year from the date on which an occupancy permit was issued for that dwelling and at least three (3) months -7- before a demolition permit for that dwelling or a building permit for a new residential dwelling is applied for. 5 .(1) An application for a tree cutting permit shall be made to the Director Planning in the form prescribed by the Director Planning accompanied by: (a) payment of a non-refundable application fee in the amount set forth in Schedule 11 A II of this Bylaw; (b) where the applicant is not the owner of the land on which the protected tree or trees proposed to be cut down or damaged are located, the signed written consent of the owner authorizing the applicant to make the application on behalf of and as agent of the owner; (c) a tree plan; and (d) if required by the Director Planning, a report prepared by a certified arborist in regard to any protected tree or trees proposed to be cut down or damaged and providing an assessment of the tree or trees' health, hazard potential and the feasibility of the retention of the tree or trees in accordance with the standard procedures prescribed by the International Society of Arboriculture

A tree cutting permit is not required: (a) for pruning of protected trees in accordance with accepted arboricultural practices; (Bylaw 13293) (b) for the emergency removal of a protected tree that has been so severely damaged, or has been rendered so unstable by wind, snow or other severe weather conditions, that it is in imminent danger of falling and injuring persons or damaging property, and the person who cuts down the tree immediately advises the Director Planning of that action; (Bylaw 10968) (c) REPEALED (Bylaw 10963) (d) by the City to cut down a protected tree located in a City park or other public lands that are not the subject of a current development application in accordance with normal park maintenance procedures and the City's Tree Management Policy for Public Lands; (Bylaw 13293) (e) to cut down or damage a protected tree where necessary for the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, replacement or removal of: (i) public roads, lanes, paths, sidewalks and boulevards; (ii) rail lines; (iii) the sewer, water and gas mains and ancillary works of the City, any other governmental authority or any public utility; Burnaby Tree Bylaw (2022.1) Page 5 Disclaimer The City of Burnaby documents contained in this system are for convenience reference only and their accuracy and currency is not guaranteed.

The following powers, duties and functions are hereby delegated to the following officers and employees of the City: (a) to the City Manager (i) the authority to approve all requests by officers and employees of the City to attend courses, conferences and meetings when the estimated cost of any such attendance does not exceed $2,500; and (ii) the authority to approve the award of architectural contracts for authorized renovation projects where the estimated cost of the renovations does not exceed $250,000; (b) to the City Clerk (i) the authority to execute all documents that pertain to the release or discharge of easements and statutory rights of way and the cancellation of ( ( - 2 - ancillary rights and land use covenants, where such easements, statutory rights of way, ancillary rights or covenants are no longer required; (ii) the authority to execute all documents that pertain to A. encroachments onto road allowances or easements or statutory rights of way in favour of the City B. the reduction in width of easements and statutory rights of way in favour of the City C. the granting of pole anchor easements to public utility companies; (iii) the authority to execute covenants pursuant to section 219 of the Land Title Act pertaining to A. limitation of building elevations due to sewer depth or topography B. vehicular access restriction C. landscape buffers or tree retention D. yard setbacks E. limitations on the occupancy of single family and two family dwellings; (iv) the authority to execute servicing agreements entered into pursuant to section 940 of the Municipal Act; and - 3 - (v) the authority to execute all documents pertaining to the discharge of statutory rights of way that become, in the opinion of the Director Engineering, redundant as a result of the subdivision of land; ( c) to the Director Engineering (i) the authority to acquire on behalf of the City easements and statutory rights of way required for City purposes where the compensation to be paid for any such easement or statutory right of way does not exceed $5,000; (ii) the authority to approve A. encroachments onto road allowances or easements or statutory rights of way in favour of the City B. the reduction in width of easements and statutory rights of way in favour of the City C. the granting of pole anchor easements to public utility companies; (iii) the authority to acquire truncations from privately owned parcels of land required for City purposes where the compensation does not exceed $5,000, including the cost of restoring or relocating landscaping and plants; and (iv) the authority to approve walk-a-thons, fun runs, bike-a-thons and block parties; (d) to the Director Finance, the authority to approve for payment, pursuant to section 254 of the Municipal Act, vehicle mileage claims of volunteers when they represent the <:;ity on City business; { - 4 - ( e) to the City Solicitor, the authority to approve for payment claims against the City that do not exceed $5,000, subject to the receipt of an appropriate release; (t) to the Human Resources Manager, the authority to approve for payment, pursuant to section 176(1)(c) of the Municipal Act, donations to charitable organizations in memory of employees and volunteers who have passed away.

(8) Where both public storm sewer and sanitary sewer connections are available to a lot, no storm water drainage shall be conveyed into a sanitary sewer, and no sewage shall be conveyed into a storm sewer

Final Adoption (or Repeal) Date Purpose 36 14822 Amendment No. 6, 2026 2026 May 26 Add “Burnaby Tenant Protection Bylaw 2026” section 34 14813 Amendment No. 3, 2026 2026 May 12 Repeal and Replace Section 44: Parks Regulation Bylaw 1979 33 14807 Amendment No. 2, 2026 2026 Mar 24 Update Schedule “A”: Parking Meter and Electric Vehicle Charging Meter Bylaw 2019 32 14799 Amendment No. 1, 2026 2026 Mar 10 Update Schedule “A”; Add Schedule “H”: Regulating Sale of Bear Spray 31 14771 2025 Nov 25 Update Schedule “A”: Parking Meter and Electric Vehicle Charging Meter Bylaw 2019 and Street and Traffic Bylaw 1961 30 14712 2024 Dec 16 Repeal and Replace “Unsightly Premises Bylaw” Section 29 14656 2024 May 13 Repeal and Replace “Responsible Consumption of Alcohol in Parks Bylaw (effective June 24, 2024) https://heritageburnaby.ca/ 28 14644 2024 Apr 15 Add “Parks Parking Regulation Bylaw 1991” section 27 14580 2023 Jun 19 Add “Responsible Consumption in Parks Bylaw 2023” section 26 14530 2023 Jan 23 Update Schedule “A”: Burnaby Street and Traffic Bylaw 25 14463 2022 Jun 20 Officers’ Title Changes; Update Schedule “A: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion 24 14412 2021 Dec 13 To Repeal Bylaw 14221 23 14394 2021 Nov 22 Update Schedule “A” Burnaby Controlled Substance 22 14361 2021 Sep 20 Update Schedule “A”: Burnaby Smoking Regulation 21 14274 2022 Jun 20 Add Schedule “G”: Short Term Rentals 20 14231 2020 Nov 23 Update Schedule “A”: Repeal Burnaby Cab Regulation 19 14221 2021 Jan 25 Repealed by Bylaw 14412 18 14142 2020 Mar 27 Update Schedule “A”: Parks Regulation Bylaw 17 14108 2019 Dec 16 Update Schedule “A”: Parking Meter Bylaw 16 14056 2019 Sep 16 Update Schedule “A”: Sign Bylaw Fees 15 14050 2019 Sep 16 Update Sewer Charge and Waterworks Regulation Fees 14 14047 2019 Sep 09 Add Solid Waste & Recycling Manager; Update Schedule “A” 13 14025 2019 May 27 Update Schedule “A”: Street and Traffic Bylaw 12 14006 2019 Apr 08 Update Schedule “A”: changes to Waterworks Regulation; Added Burnaby Sewer Charge 11 13912 2018 Jul 09 Update Schedule “A” 10 13894 2018 Jun 25 Update Schedule “A”; Add Schedule “E” 9 13850 2018 Mar 12 Update Schedule “A”; Add various Department Leads 8 13813 2017 Dec 04 Update Schedule “A”: Burnaby Street and Traffic Bylaw 7 13811 2017 Dec 04 Update Schedule “A”: Various Deletions 6 13799 2017 Oct 16 Update Schedule “A”: Burnaby Watercourse Bylaw Changes 5 13505 2015 Sep 28 Update Schedule “A”: Include Burnaby Noise and Solid Waste and Recycling 4 13334 2014 Apr 14 Added Director Planning and Building; Update Schedule “A”: Remove Burnaby Animal Control 3 13294 2014 Feb 17 Adding “Traffic Clerk” 2 12912 2011 Mar 14 Adding Additional Managers; Schedule “A” Update 1 12670 2009 Jul 06 Schedule “A” Update: Add Bird Feeding Penalty Original 12657 2009 Jun 15 Enforcement of Bylaws pursuant to the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act Page 1 of 45 Bylaw 12657 Burnaby Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2009 (2026.6) Consolidated for Convenience Disclaimer: The City of Burnaby documents contained in this system are for convenience reference only and their accuracy and currency is not guaranteed.

GVS & DD" means the Greater Vancouver Sewer and Drainage District; ( 17) ._hazardous waste" means waste, natural or man-made, which is radioactive, toxic, pathogenic, co1Tosive or explosive, and any substance now or hereafter included in the definition of hazardous waste in the Hazardous Waste Regulation to the E11viro11me11tal Ma11ageme11t Act S.B.C. 2003, ch 53, or any other substance which constitutes or creates a health or safety risk; ( 18) "industrial property" means a property in the City designated as being in a M or B District under the Zoning Bylaw; ( 19) .. institutional property" means a property in the City designated as being in a P District under the Zoning Bylaw; (20) ""landscape waste" means earth, rocks, trees, stumps and debris, but docs not include earth, rocks, trees, stumps and debris from an excavation; - 3 - (21) ..

(15B) “grey box” means a container provided by the city for the deposit of glass containers and jars; (BYLAW 13620) (16) “GVS & DD” means the Greater Vancouver Sewer and Drainage District; (17) “hazardous waste” means waste, natural or man-made, which is radioactive, toxic, pathogenic, corrosive or explosive, and any substance now or hereafter included in the definition of hazardous waste in the Hazardous Waste Regulation to the Environmental Management Act S.B.C. 2003, ch 53, or any other substance which constitutes or creates a health or safety risk; (18) “industrial property” means a property in the City designated as being in a M or B District under the Zoning Bylaw; (19) “institutional property” means a property in the City designated as being in a P District under the Zoning Bylaw; (20) “landscape waste” means earth, rocks, trees, stumps and debris from landscaping works, but does not include earth, rocks, trees, stumps and debris from an excavation; (BYLAW 13052) (21) “Metro Vancouver” means Metro Vancouver regional district and includes the Greater Vancouver Sewage and Drainage District and where the context requires the geographical region of the member municipalities of Metro Vancouver; (22) “multi-family property” means a property designated as being in an RM District under the Zoning Bylaw; (23) “municipal collection service” means the collection service operated by the City; (24) “obnoxious matter” means any offensive or unwholesome matter that may be germ or vermin infested, have an offensive odour, or be injurious to the health of a person handling it, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes animal or human wastes, acids, combustible material and similar matter; (BYLAW 13052) (25) “occupant” means a person who lawfully is in physical possession of or exercises dominion and control over a property, and includes the registered owner of the property and the agent of the owner or occupant; (25A) “overflow” means a situation where the material placed in a receptacle results in the lid being open to an angle of more than 45 degrees; (BYLAW 13260) (26) “owner” means an owner as defined in the Community Charter; (27) “premises” means a multi-family, industrial, commercial, or institutional property; - 4 - Disclaimer The City of Burnaby documents contained in this system are for convenience reference only and their accuracy and currency is not guaranteed.

REFUSAL TO ISSUE PERMIT (1) The Building Inspector may refuse to issue a permit where: (a) the proposed construction will contravene the requirements of the Building Code or the provisions of this or any other bylaw of the City; (b) the applicant or owner has been notified of a violation of this or any other bylaw of the City with regard to the construction, occupancy or use of any building, structure or part thereof, and such violation has not been remedied; (c) the results of the tests referred to in sections 8(1)(c) and 8(1)(d) are not satisfactory to the Building Inspector; ( d) the parcel referred to in the permit application does not have: (i) vehicular access; Bylaw No. 13658 Page 13 (ii) service to the parcel boundary from a City water distribution system of sufficient size and capacity to supply the water required under enactments for potable domestic use and fire protection services; or (iii) service to the parcel boundary by City sanitary and storm sewers or combined sewer system or approval for the installation of an alternative disposal system; (e) the application is in whole or in part for unfinished construction approved under an earlier permit that has since expired. 16.

(ii) service to the parcel boundary from a City water distribution system of sufficient size and capacity to supply the water required under enactments for potable domestic use and fire protection services; or (iii) service to the parcel boundary by City sanitary and storm sewers or combined sewer system or approval for the installation of an alternative disposal system; (e) the application is in whole or in part for unfinished construction appr