Stream & Drainage System Protection Bylaw

Turbidity cannot exceed 25 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTUs) under normal weather conditions, or exceed 100 NTUs during and 24 hours after a Significant Rainfall Event (25mm or greater of rainfall within 24 hours). Please see the Burke Mountain Rain Gauge for up to date rainfall data.

pH values must remain within 6.5 to 8.0 throughout development.

The Erosion and Sediment Control inspection fee for Single Family/Duplex developments has been set at $125 plus the goods and services tax amount

All other developments have fees based on the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, as well as a security deposit in the value of 110% of a certified cost estimate.

Monitoring is required for all development larger than Single Family/Duplex.

The Erosion and Sediment Control supervisor is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Erosion and Sediment Control measures according to the Erosion and Sediment Control plan, along with inspections, monitoring and maintenance. Wet season monitoring is to be carried out weekly with bi-weekly reporting. Dry season monitoring is carried out bi-weekly with monthly reporting. Reports are also required within seven days of a Significant Rainfall Event. Further details are outlined in the Bylaw.

Monitoring reports are to be emailed to the Erosion and Sediment Control supervisor.

The Bylaw applies to all development sites where activities are occurring that result in the disturbance of soil.

Failure to comply with City bylaws may result in fines, stop-work orders or placing a hold on building inspections until all infractions are corrected.