Introduction

We are looking for your input on a new Encroachment By-law staff are proposing which includes changes to the Clean Yards By-law. It applies to boulevard use and maintenance. These by-laws are still in the development stage and may be subject to change.

Public Meeting

Thank you for attending our public meeting on March 3. If you have any questions please contact us.

Encroachment By-law

A new by-law has been approved and implemented to provide permissive rather than restrictive rules around encroachments on boulevards.

The By-law:

• allows minor alterations like soft landscaping to be permitted on adjacent boulevards;
• provides clear guidelines on the maintenance standards of soft landscaping and tree edging;
• establishes a permit process for any changes/encroachments that are not considered minor encroachments; and
• includes enforcement for any non-compliant alterations to the boulevard.

Clean Yards By-law Amendment

The Clean Yards By-law regulates the care and maintenance of land. An amendment to the by-law has been approved to allow for consistency within the Encroachment By-law regarding boulevard maintenance.

The Clean Yards By-law now:

• requires home-owners to maintain the adjacent boulevard free of tall grass (grass exceeding eight inches in height), excluding properties zoned Agricultural or Rural; and
• updates several definitions to allow for better clarity.