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  1. Home

  2. Your Government

    1. Boards & Commissions
    2. Budget & Financial Reports
    3. City Administration
      Organizational Chart
    4. City Governance
      1. Council Process
      2. Council Highlights
      3. Agenda & Minutes
      4. Bylaws
      5. Information Released from Closed Meetings
      6. Elections
        Past Elections
    5. Corporate Services
      1. Delegations
      2. Sustainability Leadership Awards
      3. Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy
      4. Accessibility
    6. Council Committees
      1. Boards, Committees, & Commissions
        1. Advisory Planning Commission (APC)
        2. Board of Variance
        3. Cultural Development Committee (CDC)
          1. Cultural Ambassador
          2. Heritage Award
          3. Art Rental Progam
        4. Nelson Housing Committee (NHC)
        5. Greater Nelson Economic Development
        6. Nelson Farmers Market Advisory Committee
      2. External Committees & Boards
        1. Library Board
        2. Nelson and District Recreation Commission
        3. Police Board
        4. Regional District of Central Kootenay Board
      3. Volunteer - Become a Member
    7. Council Priorities
    8. Mayor & Council
      1. Meet Your Mayor & Council
      2. Council Meeting Calendar
      3. Write to Council
      4. Live Streaming Council Meetings
      5. Council Meeting Videos
      6. Public Notices
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  3. City Services

    1. Animal Control
      1. Domestic Animals
      2. Non-Domestic Animals
    2. Business Licence
      1. Applications for Business Licences
      2. Cannabis Retail
      3. Liquor Licensing
      4. Short-Term Vacation Rentals
        1. Regulations
        2. Background
        3. Issues and Complaints
      5. Food Trucks & Mobile Vending
    3. Bylaw Services
      1. Request Bylaw Enforcement
      2. Dispute a Bylaw Notice (Ticket)
    4. Cemetery
    5. City Campground
    6. Climate & Energy
      1. Nelson Next Climate Plan
      2. Climate Programs
      3. E-Bike Program
      4. Energy Retrofit Program
      5. Organics Diversion Program
      6. Sustainability Leadership Awards
    7. Emergency Management
      1. Emergency Preparedness
        1. Know the Hazards
          1. Flood
          2. Wildfire
          3. Severe Weather
          4. Power Outage
        2. Build a Kit
        3. Have an Emergency Plan
        4. Understand Evacuations & Shelter In Place
      2. Emergency Response
        1. Alert Center
        2. Emergency Notification System
      3. Recovery
      4. Sign Up for the Nelson Emergency Notification System
    8. Emergency Services
      Water & Sewer Emergencies
    9. Finance
      1. Bill Payments
        1. Business Licences
        2. Pet Licences
        3. Property Tax
        4. Water / Sewer / Waste
        5. Parking Tickets
        6. Nelson Hydro Bill Payment
      2. Budget & Financial Reports
      3. Purchasing
        Fuel Tracking
    10. Fire & Rescue Services
      1. Fire Prevention / Inspections
      2. Auxiliary Recruitment
      3. History
      4. Wildfire Resiliency
        1. FireSmart
          1. Home Assessments
          2. FireSmart Public Events
          3. Community FireSmart Programs
          4. Landscaping & Development
        2. Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan
        3. Interagency Collaboration
        4. Fuel Management
        5. Are You Prepared?
        6. Wildfire Mitigation
    11. Library
    12. Nelson Police Department
      1. I Want To...
        1. Apply
          1. Emergency Service Camp
          2. Nelson Reserves
          3. Police Employment Opportunities
            1. Recruit Officer
            2. Sworn Exempt Candidate
          4. Restorative Justice Program Volunteer Application
          5. Criminal Record and Police Information Checks
        2. Contact
          Police Staff Directory
        3. Find
          1. Organization Structure
          2. Police Board Documents
          3. Restorative Justice Program
        4. Read
          1. History
            1. Police History
            2. History of Nelson Restorative Justice
          2. Nelson Police Strategic Plan 2011 to 2015 (PDF)
          3. Police FAQs
          4. Restorative Justice Youth Infographic (PDF)
      2. Public Info
        1. Compliments or Complaints
        2. Stolen ID
        3. Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests
        4. Criminal Record and Police Information Checks
        5. Seized or Recovered Property Return
        6. Fee Schedule
      3. Community Services
        1. DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
        2. Graffiti Removal Program
        3. Emergency Services Camp
        4. Nelson Police Charity Fishing Derby
        5. Restorative Justice Program
          1. Restorative Justice Community Partners
          2. Restorative Justice Youth Infographic (PDF)
          3. Volunteer Application Form (PDF)
        6. Nelson Services
        7. Bike Safety
        8. Street Performers / Busking
        9. Youth Police Academy
      4. Victim Services Unit
        1. Community Partners
        2. Crime Prevention and Safety
        3. Home Security
        4. Business Security
        5. Vehicles
      5. Publications and Reporting
        1. Ways to Report
        2. Crime Files
          1. Missing Person
          2. Missing Person Investigations
          3. Caught on Camera & Assist to Identify
          4. Nelson's Most Wanted
        3. Weekly Police Reports
          1. November 2nd to November 9th, 2024
          2. November 10th to November 16th, 2024
          3. November 17th to November 23rd, 2024
          4. December 8th to December 14th, 2024
          5. December 14th to December 21st, 2024
          6. December 22nd to December 28th, 2024
          7. December 29th, 2024 to January 4th, 2025
          8. January 5th to January 18th, 2025
          9. January 19th to January 25th, 2025
          10. January 26th to February 1st, 2025
          11. February 2nd to February 8th, 2025
          12. February 9th to February 22nd, 2025
          13. February 23rd to March 1st, 2025
          14. March 2nd to March 8th, 2025
          15. March 9th to March 15th, 2025
          16. March 16th to March 22nd, 2025
          17. March 23rd to March 29th, 2025
          18. April 6th to April 12th, 2025
          19. April 12th to April 18th, 2025
          20. April 20th to April 26th, 2025
        4. Professional Standards Section
        5. Hate Crime Reporting
      6. Careers
        1. Nelson Reserves
          Volunteer Reserve Constable
        2. Recruit Officers
          1. Recruit Training
          2. Recruit Forms
          3. Recruit Selection Process
          4. Recruit Requirements
        3. Sworn Exempt Officers
        4. Dispatchers
      7. About Us
        1. Office of The Chief Constable
        2. Nelson Police Foundation
        3. Organizational Chart
        4. History
        5. Police Board
          1. Strategic Plan
            Strategic Plan - revised May 2021
          2. Roles and Responsibilities
          3. Board Meeting Information
          4. Police Board Directors
        6. Coat of Arms
        7. Nelson Business Association
    13. Parks
      1. Special Events
      2. Sports Fields Status
      3. Hall Street Pier
    14. Planning & Building
      1. Building & Plumbing Permits / Inspections
        1. Building Inspections
        2. Building Permits
        3. Building Permit Reports
        4. Secondary Suites & Laneway Houses
        5. Driveways and Curb Cuts
      2. Low Carbon Buildings
      3. Maps
      4. 2025 Official Community Plan
      5. Planning Services
        1. Development Permits
          Wildfire Design Guidelines
        2. Development Variances
        3. Subdivision
        4. Zoning
        5. Signage, Facades, Awnings & Murals
        6. Sidewalk Cafes
        7. City Property for Sale
      6. Planning Projects
        1. Active Transportation
          1. Bicycle Parking
            1. Downtown Secure Bike Parking
            2. Long Term Bicycle Parking
            3. Short Term Bicycle Parking
          2. E-Bike Program
          3. Climate Programs
        2. Housing Needs & Affordable Housing
        3. Cannabis
          1. Applying for a Cannabis Retail Licence
          2. History of Medical Cannabis in Nelson
          3. Public Engagement Results
        4. Downtown Parking Strategy
          Project Background & Engagement
        5. Downtown Urban Design Strategy
        6. Heritage Planning
        7. Pre-Reviewed Laneway House Plans
          Project Background
        8. Railtown Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan
        9. Trevor Street Land Swap
      7. Sustainability Plans
    15. Property Taxes
      1. Annual Property Tax Sale
      2. Home Owner Grant
      3. Payment Options For Property Taxes
      4. Property Tax Exemptions
      5. Property Tax Search
    16. Transportation
      1. Active Transportation
      2. E-Bike Program
      3. Electric Vehicle Charging
      4. Fleet
      5. Parking
        1. All-Day Downtown Parking
        2. Downtown Parking Strategy
        3. Residential Parking Permit Areas
        4. Parking Tickets
        5. Winter Parking - Odd/Even Rule
        6. Accessible Parking
        7. PayByPhone Parking
      6. Streets & Sidewalks
      7. Transit
        1. handyDART
        2. Schedules & Fares
        3. Lost and Found
        4. Nelson Transit Exchange
      8. Winter Snow & Ice Management
    17. Utilities
      1. Electric (Nelson Hydro)
        1. Nelson Hydro Alerts
        2. Billing & Rates
          1. Bill Payment
          2. Understanding Your Bill
          3. On-Bill Financing
          4. Affordability
          5. Fraud
          6. Landlords & Tenants
          7. Meters & Meter Reads
          8. Electrical Rates
          9. Fees & Charges
          10. How Rates are Set
          11. Regulatory Notices & Applications
          12. Peak Demand
        3. Outages & Safety
          1. Scheduled Outages
          2. Electrical Safety
          3. Streetlights
          4. Vegetation Management
          5. Scheduled Vegetation Management
          6. Pest Management
          7. Spill Response
        4. Services & Standards
          1. Move-In Move-Out
          2. Online Billing
          3. New or Changed Electric Service
          4. Relocate or Remove Electric Service
          5. Net Meter
          6. Underground Locate
          7. Nelson Hydro Services Bylaw
          8. Service & Metering Guide
          9. Fees & Charges
        5. Green Energy & Programs
          1. Hydro Generation
          2. Solar Generation
          3. Electric Vehicles 
          4. Net Metering
          5. Energy Retrofit Program
            1. Energy Saving Tips
            2. Energy Evaluation Process
            3. On-Bill Financing Program
            4. See The Heat Program
            5. FortisBC Rebate & Energy Savings Program
            6. Participant Testimonials
        6. About Us
          1. A Caring Utility
          2. Nelson Hydro News
          3. Virtual Open House
          4. Virtual Tours
          5. Projects & Studies
            AMI Project
          6. Heritage Power
          7. Heritage Photos
          8. Careers
          9. Contact Us
          10. FAQs
      2. Broadband
        1. Broadband
        2. Service Providers
        3. Our Story
        4. FAQs
        5. Terms of Use
        6. Contact Us
      3. Liquid Waste
      4. Sewer
      5. Water
        1. Water Conservation
          1. Indoor Water Conservation
          2. Outdoor Water Conservation
          3. What is the City doing?
        2. Water Masterplan
        3. Water Restrictions
    18. Waste Management
      1. Recycling
      2. Waste
      3. Organic Waste Diversion
        Resident Resources (Pre-treated Organics Program)
    19. Youth Centre
      1. Programs & Services
        1. Registration
        2. Fees
        3. After School Program (Adventure Friends)
        4. Summer Camps
        5. Pro-D Day Camps
        6. Holiday Camps
        7. Spring Break Camps
        8. Skate Lessons
      2. Drop-in 
        1. Adventure Time
        2. School Visits
        3. Homeschool Hangout
      3. Rentals
        1. Registration
        2. Fees
        3. Dance Studio
        4. Birthday Parties
        5. Filmmaking and Photography Permits
      4. Nelson Youth Action Network
        NYAN Programs
      5. About Us
        1. Photo Gallery
        2. Volunteer
        3. Employment at the NDYC
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Business License
    3. Private Sector Partners
      1. Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism
      2. Nelson Chamber of Commerce
      3. Imagine Kootenay
      4. Community Futures
      5. Greater Nelson Economic Development
    4. Public Sector Partners
      1. Regional District of Central Kootenay
      2. Columbia Basin Trust
      3. BC Provincial Government
    5. Purchasing
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  5. Our Community

    1. Activities
    2. Angel Program
    3. Climate & Energy
      1. Nelson Next Climate Plan
      2. Climate Programs
      3. E-Bike Program
      4. Energy Retrofit Program
        1. Energy Saving Tips
        2. Energy Evaluation Process
        3. On-Bill Financing Program
        4. See The Heat Program
        5. FortisBC Rebate & Energy Savings Program
        6. Participant Testimonials
      5. Organics Diversion Program
        Resident Resources (Pre-treated Organics Program)
      6. Sustainability Leadership Awards
    4. Community Engagement
      1. Alert Centre
      2. For the Record
      3. Notify Me
      4. Accessibility & Inclusion
      5. Newsletter
    5. Community Facilities
      1. Capitol Theatre
      2. City Campground
      3. Library
      4. Museum & Art Gallery
      5. Youth Centre
        1. Programs & Services
        2. Drop-in 
        3. Rentals
        4. Nelson Youth Action Network
        5. About Us
    6. Community Partners
      1. Ambulance
      2. Regional District of Central Kootenay Parks
      3. Health Services
      4. Forest Fires
      5. Regional District of Central Kootenay
      6. Columbia Basin Trust
      7. Kootenay Career Development Society
    7. Fire Safety & Public Education
      1. Emergency Preparedness
        1. First Aid Kit
        2. Food
        3. Power Loss or Winter Storms
        4. Water
      2. Community Involvement
      3. Emergency & Safety
      4. Fire Drill Competition
      5. Fire Prevention Week
      6. Life Safety Tips & Videos
    8. Grants & Funding Support
    9. Nelson Farmers Market
      1. Market Night in Nelson
      2. Harvest Market Festival
      3. Market Calendar and Maps
      4. For Vendors
    10. Police Department
    11. Public Works & Utilities
    12. Sports Ambassador
    13. Wildlife in Nelson
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  6. I Want To…

    1. Apply For
      1. Building & Plumbing Permits
      2. Business Licence
      3. Delegation to Council
      4. Development Permit
      5. E-Bike Financing
      6. Electrical Service (Nelson Hydro)
      7. Employment
      8. Grants
      9. Home Owner Grant
      10. Regional Energy Efficiency Program
        1. Energy Saving Tips
        2. Energy Evaluation Process
        3. On-Bill Financing Program
        4. See The Heat Program
        5. FortisBC Rebate & Energy Savings Program
        6. Participant Testimonials
      11. Short-Term Rental Licence
      12. Signs & Murals
      13. Special Events
      14. Volunteer Opportunities
    2. Contact
      1. City Staff & Services
      2. Mayor & Council
    3. Find
      1. Applications & Forms
      2. Bid Opportunities
      3. Bus Schedule
      4. Bylaws, Agendas & Minutes
      5. City News & Notices
      6. City Podcast
      7. Council Calendar
      8. Document Centre
      9. Document Centre (Archive)
      10. Maps
      11. Notices
      12. Publications & Reports
      13. Waste & Recycling Schedule
    4. Learn About
      1. Animal Control & Regulations
      2. Business Licensing
        All Other businesses
      3. Development Application
      4. Laneway Houses
      5. Nelson Next Climate Plan
      6. Organic Waste Diversion
        Resident Resources (Pre-treated Organics Program)
      7. Parking
      8. Property Taxes
      9. Secondary Suites
      10. Subdivision
      11. Water, Sewer & Waste Accounts
      12. Youth Centre
      13. Zoning
    5. Pay For
      1. Business Licence
      2. Dog Licences
      3. Nelson Hydro Electric Bill
      4. Parking Tickets
      5. Property Tax
      6. Water, Sewer & Waste
    6. Report
      1. Electrical Problem
      2. General Inquiry
      3. Water / Sewer Problem
    7. Visit
      1. Activities
      2. About Nelson
        1. Arts & Culture
        2. Heritage
          A Brief History of Nelson
        3. Maps
        4. Sister Cities
      3. City Campground
      4. Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
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    2. Site Disclaimer
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