Step One: You Receive a Bylaw Notice

• You may choose to either pay the Bylaw Notice or dispute it.
• You must file a dispute within 14 days of receiving the Bylaw Notice.
• If you do not file a dispute with Bylaw Services within 14 days, you will lose the opportunity to dispute it.

A Bylaw Notice Dispute Form can be hand delivered, mailed or emailed to:

City of Nelson - Bylaw Services Department
Suite 101-310 Ward Street - City Hall
Nelson BC V1L 5S4

Phone: (250) 505 - 5666
Email Bylaw Enforcement

Step Two: Bylaw Notice Dispute Process

The Screening Officer will receive and review the Bylaw Notice Dispute Form and is authorized by bylaw to:

• Cancel a Bylaw Notice
• Enter into a Compliance Agreement 
• Uphold a Bylaw Notice

If the Screening Officer determines the Bylaw Notice is valid, you may request an Adjudication Hearing. 

Step Three: Adjudication Hearing

If you choose to proceed with adjudication, a hearing date and time will be scheduled, and you will be notified. 

Hearings are held at:

City Hall Council Chambers
Second Floor - 310 Ward Street
Nelson, BC

At the Adjudication Hearing, evidence will be presented, and the Adjudicator will determine if the offence occurred. If the offence is confirmed, you must pay the full amount of the violation notice plus an additional $25 administrative fee. If the offence is determined not to have occurred, the violation notice will be cancelled, and no penalties will be imposed.