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Solid Waste Management Bylaw

This bylaw sets out the regulations for the City’s residential garbage collection system and landfill, including the size and location of garbage containers, the amount of garbage to be picked up, the types of garbage permitted, disposal requirements for specific types of waste and materials that are prohibited at the dump. The bylaw also sets out the landfill disposal fees, garbage pick-up rates and special annual levy for landfill disposal costs.

Gas Bylaw

The Gas Bylaw regulate gas work and the use of gas equipment as well as providing for the inspection of natural gas installations by the City. It also sets the fees payable for gas permits and special inspections.

Utility Billing Customer Care Bylaw

The Utility Billing Customer Care Bylaw establishes how the City of Kelowna operates various public utilities, including a water service system, a sanitary sewer collection system, and a streetlight system and how the City has entered into a contract for the provision of billing and account services with respect to its various public utilities.

Electricity Regulation Bylaw

The Electricity Regulation Bylaw sets out the rates charged for use of the City’s electrical distribution system. Provision is made for a sliding scale of rates based on the amount of metered consumption and the type of consumption (commercial, industrial, residential, etc.). The bylaw also sets out regulations concerning the installation, construction, alteration, repairing and maintenance of any electrical works with the electrical service area of the City.

Holding Tank Bylaw

The Holding Tank bylaw provides regulations for the installation of domestic sewage holding tanks within the city. Provisions are made for permit requirements, tank design and installation, disposal of the sewage and the conditions under which a holding tank may be allowed.

Plumbing Regulation Bylaw

The Plumbing Regulation Bylaw sets out the permits and inspections required when constructing, altering or repairing plumbing systems within City limits. It also sets out standards for site drainage, water service lines, installation of plumbing fixtures and installing water meters.