FAQ

This is a big concern and has the element of retaliation. Although complaints must be made in writing, complainants identity is kept strictly confidential.
Contact information is required in the event to clarify a complaint, obtain more information and file progress.
If you are concerned about your privacy, please contact our Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

If you are having a problem or a concern and if you think it falls in one of the above-mentioned bylaws, please call our Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
Your information will be reviewed and you will be advised whether or not enforcement action can be sought.

Noise from a barking dog is covered in the Noise Bylaw.
The RDCK offers Animal Control services in defined areas of Electoral Areas 'I', 'J' and 'K'.
If you are having a problem with what you consider to be a "vicious dog" contact our Bylaw Enforcement Officer to find out what Provincial Legislation applies.

We require two independant complaints about the same noise in order to act on our bylaw.
Please click on the link to obtain a Noise Information Sheet which will help to identify the problem.

Once a complaint has been submitted in writing, you will be contacted by our Bylaw Enforcement Officer to confirm details and clarification.
If the complaint requies action, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer begins the process of trying to reach a solution to achieve compliance to the bylaw.
The most important step involves you the public to make a formal complaint.
All complaints remain confidential.
If a Municipal Ticket Information Ticket is disputed, it may be necessary for the complainant(s) to testify in a Court of Law.

The content on this page was last updated April 8 2015 at 4:46 AM

Regional District of Central Kootenay