The Community Standards Bylaw has not been reviewed since 2012. This Bylaw contemplates a number of housekeeping changes as well as changes to enforcement around complaints of noise and lights.
Current Community Standards Bylaw |
Community Standards Bylaw No. 03-2012 |
Proposed Changes |
▪ Definitions Section: For the most part, the changes are housekeeping. One new change is the definition of mediation a tool for enforcement to use when resolving a dispute between residents. ▪ Violation and Tickets: Deleted is the clause that references multiple convictions ▪ Discretionary enforcement clauses have been under the following sections:
▪ Any reference to “Major Event” has been replaced with “Special Event” ▪ The entire Permit for Major Events section has been removed. A stand-alone procedural document is contemplated for Special Events. ▪ Noise/Lights: Any clause referencing noise/light measurement tools has been removed. ▪ Mediation as an enforcement tool has been added ▪ Manager of Community and Protective Services has been changed to Director of Enforcement Services ▪ Any reference to Enforcement Officer is replaced with Peace Officer ▪ Any reference to ‘Schedule B’ has been replaced with Fees and Charges Bylaw ▪ Any reference to ‘Park’ has been replaced with County Land (same definition)
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