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Council Highlights – January/February 2024

Council Highlights provide a summary of City of Castlegar Council meetings. February 20, 2024 Presentations Kathy Murray, on behalf of WildSafeBC, provided a presentation on how to prevent conflicts with wildlife, including rats. Rat populations are increasing across British Columbia, spread can be discouraged by managing attractants, removing cover and shelter, and by removing present ......

Water Restrictions

Summer presents special water system problems in Castlegar. Excessive water use during Summer can impact the City’s main water supply and storage for firefighting purposes. June 15 to September 15 $50 fine Levied for Non-Compliance. Under the City’s Municipal Ticketing Bylaw, a $50 fine can be issued for prohibited sprinkling/irrigation. Water Sprinkling & Car Washing ......

Apply for a Water Use Exemption Permit

A Water Use Exemption Permit authorizes an exemption for a property from active water restrictions within the City of Castlegar. During active water restrictions within City limits, there are some limited purposes that may be eligible to apply for a Water Use Exemption Permit, such as: watering a new residential lawn or landscaping installation or ......

Apply for a Park Use or Parade Permit

Park Use and Parade Permits authorize an individual, group, or organization to carry out a specific activity within City of Castlegar boundaries. The permits outline the specific conditions under which the proposed activity may occur. Examples inlude: parades concerts or festivals community or fundraising events special events such as a wedding, family reunion, or other ......

Apply for a Development Approval

The City of Castlegar grants approvals for several types of development applications, in alignment with the City’s adopted land use regulations and design guidelines. Types of development applications include Development Permits, Development Variance Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Subdivision, and Zoning and Community Plan Amendments. Pre-Development Meeting If you are planning to make an application for ......

Apply for Water, Sewer, or Storm Service

The City of Castlegar provides water, sewer, and storm service connections between City mains and the property line within municipal boundaries. City crews are responsible for the installation and replacement of connections. Through the City, you can request changes to your water and sewer services, including: a new water and sewer services to a subdivided ......

Water Meters

All properties in the City of Castlegar have water meters to help residents and businesses conserve water. Why Do I Have a Water Meter? Castlegar gets all its drinking water from the Lower Arrow Lakes, just above the Hugh Keenlyside Dam. Water gets pumped from the dam into eight reservoirs installed across the City, including ......

Pay Online

The City of Castlegar accepts online payment for select services by Visa or MasterCard. Through OptionPay, a third-party payment processor, for a nominal processing fee you can make credit card payments through the City of Castlegar’s website. All processing fees are charged by OptionPay and are not received by the City. OptionPay Fee Table The ......

Apply for a Work on City Right-of-Way Permit

Residents, contractors, and utilities need to complete a Work on City Right-of-Way (ROW) permit if they are working on a boulevard or City road or property. This helps the City understand and address potential impacts to residents, businesses and commuters. You should complete a permit if you: are parking equipment or materials on a city ......

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