General administrative penalty bylaw
This bylaw is a consolidated digital version of the official legal document. It is not an exact reproduction and is for information purposes only.
For any questions related to this bylaw contact 519-747-8785 or municipalenforcement@waterloo.ca.
Bylaw number: 2023-038
Last amended by By-law 2024-068, September 23, 2024
A bylaw to establish an administrative penalty system for bylaw violations within the City of Waterloo.
- Title
- Interpretation and definitions
- Administration
- Penalty notice
- Escalating penalties
- Review by screening officer
- Review by hearing officer
- Service of penalty notice and other documents
- General Provisions
- Offences
- Schedules
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
WHEREAS section 434.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes the City to require a Person, subject to such conditions as the municipality considers appropriate, to pay an Administrative Penalty if the municipality is satisfied that the Person has failed to comply with a by-law of the City ;
AND WHEREAS subsection 434.2(2) of the Municipal Act provides that if an administrative penalty imposed under section 434.1 is not paid within 15 days after the day that it becomes due and payable, the treasurer of a local municipality may, and upon the request of its upper-tier municipality, if any, shall, add the administrative penalty to the tax roll for any property in the local municipality for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the administrative penalty, and collect it in the same manner as municipal taxes;
AND WHEREAS section 15.4.1 of the Building Code Act, 1992, authorizes the City to require a Person, subject to such conditions as the municipality considers appropriate, to pay an Administrative Penalty if the municipality is satisfied that the Person has failed to comply with a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building Code Act, 1992 ; or an order of an officer under subsection 15.2 (2) as deemed confirmed or as confirmed or modified by the committee or a judge under section 15.3 of the Building Code Act, 1992;
AND WHEREAS sections 23.2, 23.3 and 23.5 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorize the City to delegate its administrative and hearing powers ;
AND WHEREAS section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes the City to pass by- laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it ;
AND WHEREAS the Council for the City considers it desirable and necessary to provide for a system of Administrative Penalties and Administrative Fees for the designated City by-laws set out herein;
THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO ENACTS AS FOLLOWS.
1.0 Title
1.1 This By-Law shall be known and cited as the “General Administrative Penalty By-law”.
2.0 Interpretation and Definitions
2.1 The provisions in Part VI of the Legislation Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c.21, Schedule. F, shall apply to this By-law.
2.2 A reference to any legislation, by-law, or any provision thereof in this By-law shall include reference to any amendment to, modification or re-enactment thereof, any legislative provision substituted therefor, any regulation made thereunder, and any successor legislation or by-law.
2.3 Where words and phrases used in this by-law are not defined, definitions found within the Highway Traffic Actshall apply.
2.4 For the purpose of this By-law:
Administrative Penalty – means an administrative penalty as set out in Schedule “A” of this By-law, for a contravention of a Designated By-law;
City – means the Corporation of the City of Waterloo and includes the geographical area within the City;
Clerk – means the City Clerk, or anyone designated by the City Clerk to perform his or her duties pursuant to this By-law;
Court - means any court of law of the Province of Ontario, including but not limited to the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario;
Designated By-law – means a by-law, or a part or provision of a by-law, that is designated under this or any other by-law, and is listed in the attached Schedule ‘A’;
Director – means the Director of Municipal Enforcement Services of the City (or any successor job title) or anyone designated by the Director of Municipal Enforcement Services to perform his or her duties pursuant to this By-law;
Effective Date of Service – means the date on which service of a Penalty Notice is deemed to be effective in accordance with section 7.1 of this By- law;
Fees (types of fees)
Administrative Fee – means any fee(s) specified in Schedule “B” of this By-law, as amended;
Late Payment Fee– means an Administrative Fee established by the City from time to time in respect of a Person’s failure to pay an Administrative Penalty within the time prescribed in this By-law;
NSF Fee – means a fee established by the City, as set out in the Fees & Charges By-law, in respect of any payment to the City from a Person, for which there are insufficient funds available, or the transaction is declined;
Screening Non-Appearance Fee - means an Administrative Fee established by the City from time to time, as listed in Schedule “B”’ in respect of a Person’s failure to appear at the time and place scheduled for a review by a Screening Officer;
Hearing Non-Appearance Fee – means an Administrative Fee established by the City from time to time, as listed in Schedule “B” in respect of a Person’s failure to appear at the time and place scheduled for a hearing before a Hearing Officer; and,
Collection Services and Tax Roll Fee – means an Administrative Fee established by the City from time to time, as listed in Schedule “B” in respect to the cost incurred of enforcing and/or collecting an Administrative Penalty and any associated Administrative Fees from a Person who fails to pay within the time prescribed by this By-Law.
Hearing Decision – means a notice that contains the decision of a Hearing Officer;
Hearing Officer – means any person appointed by the City from time to time pursuant to the Screening and Hearing Officer By-law, to perform the functions of a Hearing Officer in accordance with this By-law and pursuant to the City’s Screening and Hearing Policy;
Hearing Officer Appeal Form - means the form attached to the Screening Decision that may be filed by a Person under this By-law;
Holiday – means a Saturday, Sunday and any statutory holiday in the Province of Ontario or any day on which the offices of the City are officially closed for business;
Officer – means a person appointed/authorized by the City to enforce a Designated By-law, or a police officer employed by the Waterloo Regional Police Service;
Penalty Notice – means a notice as described in this By-law;
Penalty Notice Date – means the date of the contravention;
Penalty Notice Number – means the reference number specified on the Penalty Notice that is unique to that Penalty Notice, pursuant to By-law;
Person – means the person indicated on the Penalty Notice issued in accordance with section 3.1 of this By-law, and includes an individual or corporation, or an authorized representative thereof;
Provincial Offences Act – means the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.p. 33;
Screening and Hearing Officer By-law – means By-law No. 2019-011, of the City, as amended, from time to time, or any successor thereof;
Screening Decision – means a notice which contains the decision of a Screening Officer;
Screening Officer – means any person appointed by the City from time to time pursuant to the Screening and Hearing Officer By-law, to perform the functions of a screening officer pursuant to this By-law;
Statutory Powers Procedure Act – means the Statutory Powers Procedure Act , R.S.O. 1990, c. S. 22.
3.0 Administration
3.1 The Director may:
a) Designate areas within the City, or at another location, as approved, and determine times, for conducting reviews and hearings under this By-law;
b) Prescribe all forms, notices, including the Penalty Notice, guidelines, processes, policies, and procedures, necessary to implement the By-law and the administrative penalty system, and to amend such forms, notices, guidelines, policies, procedures, and processes from time to time as the Director deems necessary without amendment to this by-law; and
c) Amend the Administrative Fees, as may be necessary to reflect changes in fees imposed by the Province of Ontario in relation to the administration
of the administrative penalty system.
4.0 Penalty Notice
4.1 If a Person is found in contravention of a designated By-Law in Schedule “A”, the Person shall, upon issuance of a Penalty Notice in accordance with this By-Law, be liable to pay to the City an Administrative Penalty in the amount specified in Schedule “A”, and shall be liable to pay to the City any Administrative Fees in accordance with this By-Law.
4.2 An Officer who has reason to believe that a Person has contravened a Designated By-Law may issue a Penalty Notice in accordance with this By-Law.
4.3 The Penalty Notice shall include the following information:
a) The Penalty Notice Date;
b) The Penalty Notice Number;
c) The short form wording for the contravention;
d) The amount of the Administrative Penalty;
e) The time for payment of the Administrative Penalty, which shall be thirty (30) calendar days from the Effective Date of Service;
f) Information respecting the process by which the person may pay the Administrative Penalty or request a review of the Administrative Penalty;
g) A statement advising that an Administrative Penalty will constitute a debt of the Person, to the City; and
h) The name and identification number of the Officer issuing the Penalty Notice.
4.4 Amount Due – Timing
The amount due for a Penalty Notice issued pursuant to Section 4.1 is:
a) the Set Penalty Amount set out in Schedule “A” for the related contravention if payment is received within thirty (30) calendar days from the Effective Date of Service of the Penalty Notice in accordance with this By-law; plus
b) the Late Payment set out in Schedule “B” for the related contravention if payment is received after forty-five (45) calendar days from the Effective Date of Service of the Penalty Notice in accordance with this By-law.
4.5 How to Request a Review by a Screening Officer
A person’s right to request a review with a Screening Officer, or to request an extension of time to request a review, are exercised by giving to the City written notice (in the form of the prescribed forms) of the request to review that includes:
a) the Penalty Notice Number;
b) the Person’s mailing address and, if applicable, telephone number, and e- mail;
c) in the case of a request to extend time to request a review, the reasons, if any, for having failed to exercise the right to request a review within thirty
(30) days from the date of the Effective Date of Service;
4.6 Written notice for a request to review shall be provided by completing the Screening Officer Review Form and delivering it to the City in accordance with the service provisions set out in Section 8.5.
4.7 The review by a Screening Officer shall take place via phone or in writing via email, at the Screening Officer’s discretion, unless the Person otherwise elects to meet in-person with the Screening Officer by making that election on the Screening Officer Review Form.
4.8 Where the Person requests to meet in-person with the Screening Officer in accordance with this By-law, the Person shall be provided no fewer than seven (7) calendar days’ notice of the date, time, and place of the Screening Officer Review.
5.0 Escalating Penalties
5.1 If a Person is found in contravention of a designated By-Law in Schedule “A”, where an officer determines that such Person has previously received a Penalty Notice for the same offence, and the Penalty Notice has been confirmed, the Person shall, upon issuance of a Penalty Notice in accordance with this By-Law, be liable to pay to the City an escalating fine for a second and subsequent confirmed Penalty Notice(s) in the form of an Administrative Penalty in the amount specified in of Schedule “A”. In addition to an escalating fine, the Person shall be liable to pay to the City any Administrative Fees in accordance with this By-Law.
6.0 Review by Screening Officer
6.1 A Person who is served a Penalty Notice may, within 30 calendar days after the Effective Date of Service, request, in accordance with Section 6.3, that the Administrative Penalty be reviewed by a Screening Officer.
6.2 A Person who is served a Penalty Notice may, in accordance with Section 6.3, request that the Screening Officer extend the time to request a review, within 60 calendar days after the Effective Date of Service, failing which the Administrative Penalty shall be deemed to be affirmed in accordance with Section 6.6 of this Bylaw.
6.3 A request for a review, or for an extension of time to request a review, shall be in the form and manner as determined by the Director from time to time, and shall include the Penalty Notice Number and the Person’s contact information. Where a request is made by a Person who is not the Owner, the Person shall submit with the request an authorized agent/representative form, in the form as determined by the Director from time to time. Incomplete forms or forms not submitted in the form and manner as determined by the Director may not be accepted or processed, at the discretion of the Director.
6.4 The Screening Officer may only extend the time to request a review of the Administrative Penalty when the Person requesting the extension demonstrates, on a balance of probabilities, extenuating circumstances that warrant the extension of time. The Screening Officer will consider the request for extension before reviewing the Administrative Penalty
6.5 Where an extension of time to request a review is not granted by the Screening Officer, the Administrative Penalty and any applicable Administrative Fees shall be deemed to be affirmed, and shall not be subject to review
6.6 Where neither a review nor an extension of time for review are requested in accordance with this By-law, or where the person fails to request a review within any extended period of time granted by the Screening Officer:
a) The person shall be deemed to have waived the right to a screening and a hearing;
b) The Administrative Penalty, and any applicable Administrative Fees, shall be deemed to be affirmed; and
c) The Administrative Penalty, and any applicable Administrative Fees, shall not be subject to review.
6.7 On a review of an Administrative Penalty, the Screening Officer may affirm the Administrative Penalty, including any applicable Administrative Fees, or the Screening Officer may cancel, reduce or extend the time for payment of the Administrative Penalty, including any applicable Administrative Fees, on the following grounds:
a) Where the Screening Officer is satisfied, on a balance of probabilities, that the person identified in the Penalty Notice was not responsible for the contravention of the Designated By-law as set out in the Penalty Notice; or,
b) Where the Screening Officer is satisfied, on a balance of probabilities, that the cancellation, reduction, or extension of the time for payment of the Administrative Penalty, including any applicable Administrative Fees, is necessary to reduce any undue hardship.
6.8 Every Person who has a review by the Screening Officer shall be served with a copy of the Screening Decision within 15 calendar days of the screening review, in accordance with Section 8.2 of this by-law.
7.0. Review by Hearing Officer
7.1 A Person who has received the decision of a Screening Officer may request a review of the Screening Decision by a Hearing Officer, in accordance with Section 7.3, within 30 calendar days after the date on which the Screening Decision was issued.
7.2 A Person to whom a Screening Decision is issued may, in accordance with Section 7.3, request that the Hearing Officer extend the time to request a review of the Screening Decision within 60 calendar days after the date on which the Screening Decision was issued, failing which, the Screening Decision shall be deemed to be affirmed in accordance with Section 7.6 of this By-law.
7.3 Written notice of the request to appeal or to request an extension of time to appeal is provided by completing the Hearing Officer Appeal Form and delivering it to the City. Where a request is made by a person who is not the Person indicated on the Penalty Notice, the Person shall submit with the request an authorized agent/representative form, in the form as determined by the Director from time to time. Incomplete forms or forms not submitted in accordance with the form and manner as determined by the Director may not be accepted or processed, at the discretion of the Director.
7.4 The Hearing Officer may only extend the time to request a review of the Screening Decision where the Person requesting the extension demonstrates, on a balance of probabilities, extenuating circumstances that warrant the extension of time. The Hearing Officer will consider the request for extension before reviewing the Screening Decision.
7.5 Where an extension of time for a hearing review is not granted by the Hearing Officer, the Screening Decision shall be deemed to be affirmed, and shall not be subject to review.
7.6 Where neither a hearing review nor an extension of time for a hearing review are requested in accordance with this By-law, or where the person fails to request a hearing review within any extended period of time granted by the Hearing Officer:
a) The person shall be deemed to have waived the right to a hearing review;
b) The Screening Decision shall be deemed to be affirmed; and
c) The Screening Decision shall not be subject to review.
7.7 A Person requesting a review by the Hearing Officer in accordance with this Bylaw shall be given at least 30 calendar days’ notice of the date, time and place for the review by the Hearing Officer. The Person may request that the hearing be rescheduled by providing a written request at least 3 business days in advance of the scheduled hearing date, in the form and manner as determined by the Director from time to time.
7.8 On a review of the Screening Decision, the Hearing Officer may:
a) Affirm or deny the request to extend the time to appeal;
b) Affirm the Administrative Penalty;
c) Cancel the Administrative Penalty;
d) Reduce the Administrative Penalty; or
e) Extend the time for payment, including any Administrative Fees.
7.9 A Hearing Officer shall not make any decision respecting a review of the Screening Decision unless the Hearing Officer has given the person, and the City, an opportunity to be heard.
7.10 The hearing shall be subject to the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.
7.11 The Hearing Officer may consider and rely on a certified statement of an Officer, including but not limited to, certified photographs taken by an Officer. For this purpose, the Penalty Notice, signed by the Officer, shall constitute a certified statement of the Officer.
7.12 In addition to anything else that is admissible as evidence in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the materials referred to in Section 7.11 are admissible as evidence as proof of the facts contained therein, in the absence of evidence to the contrary.
7.13 If evidence referred to in Section 7.11 is being admitted at a hearing, the Hearing Officer shall not adjourn the hearing for the purpose of having the Officer attend to give evidence unless the Hearing Officer is satisfied that the oral evidence of the Officer is necessary to ensure a fair hearing.
7.14 The Person requesting the hearing shall be served with a copy of the Hearing Decision within 15 calendar days of the hearing review.
7.15 The decision of a Hearing Officer is final.
7.16 Where notice has been given in accordance with this By-law, and the person fails to appear at the time and place scheduled for a review by the Hearing Officer:
a) The Person shall be deemed to have abandoned the hearing;
b) The Screening Decision shall be deemed to be affirmed; and
c) The Person shall pay to the City a Hearing Non-Appearance Fee, in addition to any other fees payable pursuant to this By-law
8.0 Service of Penalty Notice and Other Documents
8.1 Service of a Penalty Notice, as referenced in Section 4.1, in any of the following ways is deemed effective:
a) Delivering it personally to the person named in the Penalty Notice at the time of the contravention;
b) Mailing it by regular mail to the Person named in the Penalty Notice at his/her last known address, as soon as reasonably practicable after the contravention;
c) Delivering it personally to an occupant at the last known address of the Person named in the Penalty Notice, who appears to be a least sixteen
(16) years of age, as soon as reasonably practicable after the contravention.
8.2 Service of any document other than a Penalty Notice may be made by:
a) delivering it personally to the Person who requested the screening or hearing review, in the case of a Screening Decision or Hearing Decision; or
b) for any document, including a Screening Decision or Hearing Decision:
i) delivering it by hand to an occupant at the last known address of the Person named in the Penalty Notice, who appears to be at least 16 years of age; or
ii) delivering it by regular mail to the Person named in the Penalty Notice, at their last known address.
iii) delivering it by email to the Person named in the Penalty Notice, at an email address provided to the City by the Person
8.3 For purposes of this By-Law, the last known address of the Person, shall be the address as provided by the Person at the time that the Penalty Notice was issued, an address provided by the Person to the City in relation to other administrative matters or, where an updated address has been provided in writing by the Person to the Municipal Enforcement Services Division of the City at the time of service, such updated address.
8.4 Any Penalty Notice or document sent in writing to the Person named in the Penalty Notice, by regular mail, as set out in this By-Law, is deemed to have been served on the fifth (5th) calendar day after the date of mailing.
8.5 Service of a document on the City may be made by:
a) Sending it by regular or registered mail to the City of Waterloo’s Municipal Enforcement Services Division;
b) by completing the prescribed online form.
c) by delivering it personally to the City of Waterloo’s Municipal Enforcement Services Division.
9.0 General Provisions
9.1 A Penalty Notice that is paid prior to a screening review shall be deemed as final and will not be subject to screening, unless there is an error on the face of the Penalty Notice as determined by the Director.
9.2 Unless otherwise stated in this By-law, an Administrative Penalty is due and payable within thirty (30) calendar days following the Effective Date of Service.
9.3 Where an Administrative Penalty, including any Administrative Fees, is affirmed, or reduced by a Screening Officer or a Hearing Officer, the Administrative Penalty and any Administrative Fees shall be due and payable on the date specified in the Screening Decision or Hearing Decision, as the case may be.
9.4 Where an Administrative Penalty issued pursuant to Section 4.1, is not paid within thirty (45) calendar days of the Effective Date of Service, the person named in the penalty notice shall pay to the City, in addition to any other fees, a Late Fee.
9.5 Where an Administrative Penalty issued pursuant to Section 4.1 is not paid on or before it becomes due and payable in accordance with a Screening Decision or Hearing Decision, the person named in the Penalty Notice shall pay to the City, in addition to any other fees, a Late Fee.
9.6 Where an Administrative Penalty issued pursuant to Section 4.1, including any Administrative Fees, are not paid within sixty (60) calendar days after they become due and payable, the City may pursue any other collection mechanisms available to the City pursuant to the by-law and applicable legislations, including applicable regulations, or at law and, in addition to any other fees, a Collection Services Fee may apply.
9.7 Where a person provides a method of payment to the City for payment of any Administrative Penalty or Administrative Fee, which has insufficient funds available in the account on which the instrument was drawn, the Owner shall, in addition to any other fees, be liable to pay to the City an NSF Fee, the amount of which is provided for in Schedule “B” to this By-Law.
9.8 All amounts due and payable to the City pursuant to this By-law constitute a debt to the City.
9.9 Where a person makes a request for an extension of time for payment, and the request is granted, the date on which the Administrative Penalty is due and payable shall be the date established in accordance with the extension of time, and:
a) the Penalty Notice will not be subject to the Late Payment Fee until the time for payment has expired, and then in accordance with the provisions herein; and
b) the enforcement mechanisms available to the City shall be suspended until the extension of time has expired, and then shall apply in accordance with the provisions herein.
9.10 Where an Administrative Penalty is cancelled by a Screening Officer or a Hearing Officer, any Administrative Fee is also cancelled.
9.11 Where a Person has paid an Administrative Penalty or an Administrative Fee that is cancelled or reduced by a Screening Officer or Hearing Officer, the City shall refund the amount cancelled or reduced.
9.12 No Officer may accept payment in respect of an Administrative Penalty or Administrative Fee.
9.13 Payments of an Administrative Penalty or Administrative Fee must be received by the date on which they are due and payable, or any extended due date in accordance with this By-law, and will not be credited until received by the City.
9.14 Should any provision, or any part of a provision, of this By-law, be declared invalid, or to be of no force and effect, by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is the intent of Council that such a provision, or part of a provision, be severed from this By-law and every other provision of this By-law shall be applied and enforced in accordance with its terms to the extent possible according to law.
10.0 Offences
10.1 Any Person, who:
a) makes a false, misleading, or fraudulent statement in relation to a Penalty Notice, or on any form submitted to the City in relation to a Penalty Notice; or
b) obstructs an Officer exercising any authority under this By-law,
is guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, is subject to a penalty in accordance with the Provincial Offences Act.
10.2 No Person shall attempt, directly or indirectly, to communicate with a Screening Officer or Hearing Officer for the purpose of influencing or interfering, financially, politically, or otherwise with, the Screening Officer or Hearing Officer respecting a Penalty Notice and/or respecting a power of decision in a proceeding that is or will be pending before a Screening Officer or Hearing Officer, except:
a) A Person who is entitled to be heard in the proceeding or the Person’s lawyer, licensed paralegal, or authorized representative; and
b) Only by that Person or the Person’s lawyer, licensed paralegal or authorized representative during the screening or hearing of the proceeding in which the issues arises.
Nothing in this Section prevents a Screening Officer or a Hearing Officer from seeking or receiving legal advice.
10.3 Any Person who contravenes Section 10.2 of this By-law is guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, is subject to a penalty in accordance with the Provincial Offences Act.
11.0 Schedules
11.1 The following schedules attached form part of this By-law:
a) Schedule ‘A’ – Designated By-laws
b) Schedule ‘B’ – Administrative Fees
This by-law shall come into force and effect on the date of its final passing.
Schedule A - Penalties
DESIGNATED BY-LAWS, SHORT FORM WORDINGS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
1. The provisions of each by-law listed in of the following tables are Designated By-laws.
2. II the following tables set out the short form wording to be used in a Penalty Notice for the contravention of the designated provisions listed in .
3. In the following tables sets out the Administrative Penalty amount that is payable for a contravention of the designated provision listed in for the matter(s) identified in .
4. In the following tables sets out the Administrative Penalty amount that is payable where an officer determines that a Person named in a Penalty Notice has received a Penalty Notice previously for the same offence and such Penalty Notice has been confirmed.
NOISE BY-LAW NO. 2010-073, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2(1) |
Cause noise from combustion engine without effective exhaust |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
2. |
2(1) |
Permit noise from combustion engine without effective exhaust |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
3. |
2(1) |
Cause noise from combustion engine without effective intake muffling device |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
4. |
2(1) |
Permit noise from combustion engine without effective intake muffling device |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
5. |
2(1) |
Cause noise from pneumatic device without an effective exhaust |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
6. |
2(1) |
Permit noise from pneumatic device without an effective exhaust |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
7. |
2(1) |
Cause noise from pneumatic device without an effective intake muffling device |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
8. |
2(1) |
Permit noise from pneumatic device without an effective intake muffling device |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
9. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from fireworks or explosive device |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
10. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from fireworks or explosive device |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
11. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from discharge of firearm |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
12. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from discharge of firearm |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
13. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from combustion engine between 7pm and 9am |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
14. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from combustion engine between 7pm and 9am |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
15. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from electronic device at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
16. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from electronic device at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
17. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from auditory signalling device at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
18. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from auditory signalling device at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
19. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from a powered rail car at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
20. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from a powered rail car at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
21. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from a motorized conveyance at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
22. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from a motorized conveyance at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
23. |
3(1) |
Cause persistent noise from domestic pet |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
24. |
3(1) |
Permit persistent noise from domestic pet |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
25. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from persistent or repetitive yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
26. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from persistent or repetitive yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
27. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
28. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
29. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from selling or advertising by shouting or amplified sound at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
30. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from selling or advertising by shouting or amplified sound at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
31. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from loading, unloading, delivery, packing or unpacking at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
32. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from loading, unloading, delivery, packing or unpacking at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
33. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from tool used for domestic purpose at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
34. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from tool used for domestic purpose at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
35. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from solid waste bulk lift at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
36. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from solid waste bulk lift at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
37. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from refuse compacting equipment at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
38. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from refuse compacting equipment at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
39. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from residential renovations at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
40. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from residential renovations at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
41. |
3(1) |
Cause noise from unamplified musical instrument at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
42. |
3(1) |
Permit noise from unamplified musical instrument at prohibited time |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
43. |
3(1) |
Operate construction equipment other than in connection with Residential Renovations |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
44. |
3(1) |
Permit the operation of construction equipment other than in connection with Residential Renovations |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
45. |
4(1) |
Emit, cause or permit sound from stationary sound to exceed 50 dBA between 7am and 7pm |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
46. |
4(1) |
Emit, cause or permit sound from stationary sound to exceed 47 dBA between 7am and 7pm |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
47. |
4(1) |
Emit, cause or permit sound from stationary sound to exceed 45 dBA between 7am and 7pm |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
48. |
5(1) |
Emit, cause or permit sound from pool pump device to exceed 50 dBA |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
49. |
5(1) |
Emit, cause or permit sound from air conditioning device to exceed 50 dBA |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
50. |
5(3) |
Emit, cause or permit sound with a Leq greater than 45 dBA between 7am and 5pm |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
51. |
5(3) |
Emit, cause or permit sound with a Leq greater than 45 dBA between 9am and 5pm |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
52. |
5(3) |
Emit, cause or permit sound with a Leq greater than 45 dBA between 7am and 7pm |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
53. |
9(c) |
Fail to comply with an Order to Discontinue Activity |
$800.00 |
$1200.00 |
54. |
10(c) |
Fail to comply with a Work Order |
$800.00 |
$1200.00 |
NUISANCE BY-LAW NO. 2011-125, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2(a) |
Bodily emission in public place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
2. |
2(b) |
Dump on public property |
400.00 |
800.00 |
3. |
2(c) |
Litter in public place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
4. |
2(d) |
Knock over Canada Post mailbox |
400.00 |
800.00 |
5. |
2(d) |
Attempt to knock over Canada Post mailbox |
400.00 |
800.00 |
6. |
2(d) |
Knock over newspaper box |
400.00 |
800.00 |
7. |
2(d) |
Attempt to knock over newspaper box |
400.00 |
800.00 |
8. |
2(d) |
Knock over garbage container |
400.00 |
800.00 |
9. |
2(d) |
Attempt to know over garbage container |
400.00 |
800.00 |
10. |
2(d) |
Knock over recycling container |
400.00 |
800.00 |
11. |
2(d) |
Attempt to knock over recycling container |
400.00 |
800.00 |
12. |
2(e) |
Emit objectionable odour in public place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
13. |
2(e) |
Cause objectionable odour to be emitted in public place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
14. |
2(f) |
Emit excessive amount of smoke in public place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
15. |
2(f) |
Cause excessive amount of smoke to be emitted in public place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
16. |
2(f) |
Emit excessive amount of dust in public place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
17. |
2(f) |
Cause excessive amount of dust to be emitted in public place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
18. |
2(f) |
Emit excessive amount of airborne particulate matter in public place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
19. |
2(f) |
Cause excessive amount of airborne particulate matter to be emitted in public place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
20. |
2(g) |
Impede the passage of pedestrian on highway |
400.00 |
800.00 |
21. |
2(g) |
Impede the passage of pedestrian on public property |
400.00 |
800.00 |
22. |
2(h) |
Cause nuisance noise at designated time |
800.00 |
1200.00 |
23. |
2(h) |
Permit nuisance noise at designated time |
800.00 |
1200.00 |
24. |
2(i) |
Occupy a Roof |
800.00 |
1200.00 |
25. |
2.1 |
Cause nuisance party |
800.00 |
1200.00 |
26. |
2.1 |
Permit nuisance party |
800.00 |
1200.00 |
27. |
2.1 |
Sponsor nuisance party |
800.00 |
1200.00 |
28. |
2.1 |
Host nuisance party |
800.00 |
1200.00 |
29. |
2.1 |
Allow nuisance party |
800.00 |
1200.00 |
30. |
2.1 |
Attend nuisance party |
800.00 |
1200.00 |
31. |
6(c) |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue activity |
400.00 |
800.00 |
32. |
6.1 (b) |
Fail to leave a premises after having been ordered to do so |
800.00 |
1200.00 |
33. |
7(d) |
Fail to comply with a work order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
LOT MAINTENANCE BY-LAW NO. 2011-123, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2.1 |
Permit refuse, rubbish, garbage, brush, waste, litter or debris on lot or boulevard |
100.00 |
400.00 |
2. |
2.1 |
Permit animal or human excrement on lot |
100.00 |
400.00 |
3. |
2.1 |
Permit injurious insects, termites, rodents, vermin and other pests on lot |
100.00 |
400.00 |
4. |
2.1 |
Permit turf grass or vegetation over 20 centimeters on lot or boulevard |
100.00 |
400.00 |
5. |
2.1 |
Permit ground cover, hedges or bushes on lot to overhang a sidewalk |
100.00 |
400.00 |
6. |
2.1 |
Permit ground cover, hedges or bushes on lot to obstruct vehicular traffic |
100.00 |
400.00 |
7. |
2.1 |
Permit ground cover, hedges or bushes on lot to obstruct pedestrian traffic |
100.00 |
400.00 |
8. |
2.1 |
Permit ground cover, hedges or bushes on lot to cause sight obstruction |
100.00 |
400.00 |
9. |
2.1 |
Permit inoperative vehicle on lot or boulevard |
100.00 |
400.00 |
10. |
2.1 |
Permit dead, decayed or damaged tree on lot |
100.00 |
400.00 |
11. |
2.1 |
Permit the accumulation of machinery or other parts on lot or boulevard |
100.00 |
400.00 |
12. |
2.1 |
Permit furniture or appliances for exterior use to become dilapidated on lot or boulevard |
100.00 |
400.00 |
13. |
2.1 |
Permit furniture or appliances designed for interior use on lot or boulevard |
100.00 |
400.00 |
14. |
2.4(a) |
Permit naturalized area on lot to encroach onto adjacent property |
100.00 |
400.00 |
15. |
2.4(b) |
Fail to regularly maintained a naturalized area |
100.00 |
400.00 |
16. |
2.4(c) |
Fail to maintain buffer strip around naturalized area on lot |
100.00 |
400.00 |
17. |
2.4(d) |
Permit naturalized area on lot to be located within daylight triangle |
100.00 |
400.00 |
18. |
2.4(d) |
Permit naturalized area on lot to be located within sightline triangle |
100.00 |
400.00 |
19. |
3.1 |
Fail to ensure lot is graded |
100.00 |
400.00 |
20. |
3.1 |
Fail to ensure lot is provided with suitable ground cover |
100.00 |
400.00 |
21. |
4.1 |
Fail to store refuse in a suitable container |
100.00 |
400.00 |
22. |
4.1 |
Fail to store compost in a suitable container |
100.00 |
400.00 |
23. |
4.1 |
Fail to store recyclable material in a suitable container |
100.00 |
400.00 |
24. |
4.2(a) |
Permit composter to emit odours |
100.00 |
400.00 |
25. |
4.2(b) |
Permit food waste to be added to composter without covering with yard waste, soil or compost |
100.00 |
400.00 |
26. |
4.2(c) |
Permit bones, meat, dairy, other fat products, human and domestic animal excrement to be added to a composter |
100.00 |
400.00 |
27. |
4.2(d) |
Permit composter to be located less than 60 centimeters from a property line |
100.00 |
400.00 |
28. |
5.1 |
Park unlicensed or inoperable vehicle on lot |
100.00 |
400.00 |
29. |
5.2 |
Store unusable, wrecked, discarded, dismantled, partially dismantled or abandoned machinery, vehicle, boat, trailer or part thereof on lot |
100.00 |
400.00 |
30. |
5.3 |
Store machinery, boat, or trailer on organic ground cover on lot |
100.00 |
400.00 |
31. |
7.1(a) |
Store firewood less than 0.6 meters from property line in rear yard |
100.00 |
400.00 |
32. |
7.1(a) |
Store firewood less than 0.6 meters from property line in side yard |
100.00 |
400.00 |
33. |
7.1(b) |
Fail to stack fire wood in orderly pile |
100.00 |
400.00 |
34. |
9(c) |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue |
100.00 |
400.00 |
35. |
10(e) |
Fail to comply with a work order |
100.00 |
400.00 |
PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW NO. 2011-122, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
3.3 |
Fail to comply with an Order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAW NO. 2009-047, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2 |
Keep farm animal on property not zoned as agricultural |
400.00 |
800.00 |
2. |
4 |
Keep exotic animal |
400.00 |
800.00 |
3. |
5 |
Keep non-domestic cat |
400.00 |
800.00 |
4. |
5 |
Keep non-domestic dog |
400.00 |
800.00 |
5. |
10.1(a) |
Keep or harbour domestic animal in a manner that adversely impacts the health of the animal |
400.00 |
800.00 |
6. |
10.1(a) |
Keep or harbour domestic animal in a manner that adversely impacts the well-being of the animal |
400.00 |
800.00 |
7. |
10.1(b) |
Owner fail to provide domestic animal with appropriate care |
400.00 |
800.00 |
8. |
10.1(b) |
Owner fail to provide domestic animal with adequate and appropriate care |
400.00 |
800.00 |
9. |
10.1(b) |
Owner fail to provide domestic animal with food |
400.00 |
800.00 |
10. |
10.1(b) |
Owner fail to provide domestic animal with water |
400.00 |
800.00 |
11. |
10.1(b) |
Owner fail to provide domestic animal with shelter |
400.00 |
800.00 |
12. |
10.1(b) |
Owner fail to provide domestic animal with exercise |
400.00 |
800.00 |
13. |
10.1(b) |
Owner fail to provide domestic animal with attention |
400.00 |
800.00 |
14. |
10.1(c) |
Cause domestic animal to be in distress |
400.00 |
800.00 |
15. |
10.1(c) |
Owner permit domestic animal to be in distress |
400.00 |
800.00 |
16. |
10.1(g) |
Cause domestic animal to be confined in vehicle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
17. |
10.1(g) |
Permit domestic animal to be confined in vehicle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
18. |
10.1(g) |
Allow domestic animal to be confined in vehicle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
19. |
10.1(h) |
Allow domestic animal to travel in unenclosed portion of motor vehicle in dangerous manner |
400.00 |
800.00 |
20. |
10.1(i) |
Permit domestic animal to be tethered in manner that animal can suffer injury |
400.00 |
800.00 |
21. |
10.2(c) |
Fail to comply with Order to Discontinue Activity |
400.00 |
800.00 |
22. |
10.3(b) |
Fail to comply with Work Order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
23. |
16 |
Owner allow animal other than dog or cat to run at large |
400.00 |
800.00 |
24. |
17 |
Owner allow animal other than dog or cat to trespass on private property |
400.00 |
800.00 |
25. |
20.1 |
Feed a wild animal in a manner that creates a nuisance |
400.00 |
800.00 |
26. |
20.1 |
Permit the feeding of a wild animal in a manner that creates a nuisance |
400.00 |
800.00 |
27. |
20.2 |
Place food in a manner that creates a nuisance |
400.00 |
800.00 |
28. |
20.2 |
Place feeding device in a manner that creates a nuisance |
400.00 |
800.00 |
29. |
20.3(d) |
Fail to ensure that feeding of a wild bird does not create a nuisance |
400.00 |
800.00 |
30. |
22 |
Fail to immediately remove animal excrement |
100.00 |
400.00 |
31. |
28 |
Hinder or obstruct person exercising a power or performing a duty |
400.00 |
800.00 |
32. |
28 |
Attempt to hinder or obstruct person exercising a power or performing a duty |
400.00 |
800.00 |
33. |
Schedule B, Section 2 |
Permit rabbit to run at large |
100.00 |
400.00 |
34. |
Schedule B, Section 2 |
Permit ferret to run at large |
100.00 |
400.00 |
35. |
Schedule B, Section 2 |
Permit rat to run at large |
100.00 |
400.00 |
36. |
Schedule B, Section 2 |
Permit mouse to run at large |
100.00 |
400.00 |
37. |
Schedule C, Section 3 |
Fail to keep domestic fowl in suitably enclosed coop, pen or run |
100.00 |
400.00 |
38. |
Schedule C, Section 4 |
Permit fowl to run at large |
100.00 |
400.00 |
39. |
Schedule C, Section 5 |
Fail to keep coop, pen or run in a clean and sanitary condition |
400.00 |
800.00 |
40. |
Schedule D, Section 1 |
Keep cat or kitten in manner that creates offensive odour |
400.00 |
800.00 |
41. |
Schedule D, Section 1 |
Keep cat or kitten in manner that creates noise likely to disturb inhabitants |
400.00 |
800.00 |
42. |
Schedule D, Section 1 |
Keep cat or kitten in manner that allows for straying or roaming |
400.00 |
800.00 |
43. |
Schedule D, Section 1 |
Keep cat or kitten in manner that creates accumulation of feces |
400.00 |
800.00 |
44. |
Schedule E, Section 1 |
Keep dog or puppy in manner that creates offensive odour |
400.00 |
800.00 |
45. |
Schedule E, Section 1 |
Keep dog or puppy in manner that creates noise likely to disturb inhabitants |
400.00 |
800.00 |
46. |
Schedule E, Section 1 |
Keep dog or puppy in manner that allows for straying or roaming |
400.00 |
800.00 |
47. |
Schedule E, Section 1 |
Keep dog or puppy in manner that creates accumulation of feces |
400.00 |
800.00 |
48. |
Schedule E, Section 4 |
Owner fail to obtain dog licence |
100.00 |
400.00 |
49. |
Schedule E, Section 8 |
Owner fail to keep dog tag securely affixed on dog |
100.00 |
400.00 |
50. |
Schedule E, Section 11 |
Keep or harbour more than three dogs |
400.00 |
800.00 |
51. |
Schedule E, Section 11.2 |
Owner permit dog to attack a domestic animal or bird |
400.00 |
800.00 |
52. |
Schedule E, Section 11.2 |
Owner permit dog to fight, bite or attack another dog |
400.00 |
800.00 |
53. |
Schedule E, Section 11.3 |
Owner permit dog to bite, attack or cause injury to a person |
400.00 |
800.00 |
54. |
Schedule E, Section 13 |
Owner permit dog to run at large |
100.00 |
400.00 |
55. |
Schedule E, Section 13 |
Use dog leash exceeding 2.4 meters |
400.00 |
800.00 |
56. |
Schedule F, Section 1 |
Keep more than four hens |
400.00 |
800.00 |
57. |
Schedule F, Section 2 |
Owner of hen fail to register property on which hens are kept |
100.00 |
400.00 |
58. |
Schedule F, Section 7(a) |
Owner of property fail to ensure coop or run is maintained in clean condition |
100.00 |
400.00 |
59. |
Schedule F, Section 7(a) |
Owner of hen fail to ensure coop or run is maintained in clean condition |
400.00 |
800.00 |
60. |
Schedule F, Section 7(b) |
Owner of hen fail to ensure that smells do not cause a nuisance |
400.00 |
800.00 |
61. |
Schedule F, Section 7(b) |
Owner of property fail to ensure that smells do not cause a nuisance |
400.00 |
800.00 |
62. |
Schedule F, Section 7(f) |
Fail to keep food stored in a rodent proof container |
100.00 |
400.00 |
63. |
Schedule F, Section 7(l) |
Sell hen egg, manure or related product |
400.00 |
800.00 |
PARKS BY-LAW NO. 2014-077, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION | SHORT FORM WORDING | SET PENALTY AMOUNT | PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
3.1 |
Enter park between 11pm and 6am |
100.00 |
400.00 |
2. |
3.1 |
Remain in park between 11pm and 6am |
100.00 |
400.00 |
3. |
3.2 |
Enter a closed park |
100.00 |
400.00 |
4. |
4.1(1) |
Disobey park signage |
100.00 |
400.00 |
5. |
4.1(2) |
Encroach upon park property |
400.00 |
800.00 |
6. |
4.1(2) |
Take possession of park property |
400.00 |
800.00 |
7. |
4.1(3) |
Disturb authorized event in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
8. |
4.1(3) |
Hinder authorized event in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
9. |
4.1(3) |
Obstruct authorized event in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
10. |
4.1(4) |
Camp in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
11. |
4.1(4) |
Lodge in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
12. |
4.1(4) |
Reside in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
13. |
4.1(5) |
Deposit contaminant in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
14. |
4.1(5) |
Permit depositing of contaminant in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
15. |
4.1(50 |
Deposit pesticide in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
16. |
4.1(5) |
Permit depositing of pesticide in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
17. |
4.1(6) |
Deposit garbage in park except in provided receptacle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
18. |
4.1(6) |
Permit depositing of garbage in park except in provided receptacle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
19. |
4.1(6) |
Deposit litter in park except in provided receptacle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
20. |
4.1(7) |
Interfere with park property |
400.00 |
800.00 |
21. |
4.1(8) |
Engage in riotous behaviour in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
22. |
4.1(8) |
Engage in boisterous behaviour in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
23. |
4.1(8) |
Engage in violent behaviour in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
24. |
4.1(8) |
Engage in threatening behaviour in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
25. |
4.1(8) |
Engage in illegal behaviour in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
26. |
4.1(8) |
Use profane or abusive language in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
27. |
4.1(9) |
Engage in conduct that endangers health and safety in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
28. |
4.1(10) |
Enter into park with unauthorized machinery, equipment, or vehicle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
29. |
4.1(11) |
Climb on building or structure in park not designated for climbing |
400.00 |
800.00 |
30. |
4.1(12) |
Deposit water onto park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
31. |
4.1(12) |
Permit depositing of water onto park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
32. |
4.1(13) |
Remove water from waterworks system in a Park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
33. |
4.1(13) |
Deposit snow onto park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
34. |
4.1(14) |
Permit depositing of snow onto park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
35. |
4.1(17) |
Operate motor vehicle in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
36. |
4.1(17) |
Use motor on motor assisted bicycle in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
37. |
4.1(19) |
Light open air fire in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
38. |
4.1(19) |
Maintain open air fire in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
39. |
4.1(20) |
Use barbeque in unsafe manner |
400.00 |
800.00 |
40. |
4.1(21) |
Bring horse into park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
41. |
4.1(22)(c) |
Discharge firearm in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
42. |
4.1(22)(c) |
Discharge cross bow in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
43. |
4.1(22)(c) |
Discharge bow in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
44. |
4.1(22)(d) |
Hunt in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
45. |
4.1(22)(e) |
Fish in park |
100.00 |
400.00 |
46. |
4.1(22)(f) |
Strick golf ball in park |
100.00 |
400.00 |
47. |
4.1(22)(g) |
Tether, launch, or land a hang glider in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
48. |
4.1(22)(g) |
Tether, launch, or land a ultra-light aircraft in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
49. |
4.1(22)(g) |
Tether, launch, or land a hang glider in parachute |
400.00 |
800.00 |
50. |
4.1(22)(g) |
Tether, launch, or land a hang glider in hot-air balloon |
400.00 |
800.00 |
51. |
4.1(22)(k) |
Swing or throw an axe, hatchet, or similar tool or object |
400.00 |
800.00 |
52. |
4.1(23) |
Interfere with wildlife in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
53. |
4.1(25) |
Interfere with vegetation in park |
400.00 |
800.00 |
54. |
4.1(29) |
Deposit yard waste in park |
100.00 |
400.00 |
55. |
4.1(29) |
Permit yard waste to be deposited in park |
100.00 |
400.00 |
56. |
4.1(30) |
Operate e-scooter in a manner to interfere or damage Park Property |
400.00 |
800.00 |
57. |
4.1(30) |
Operate e-scooter on Park Property in a manner that is riotous, violent, threatening or unsafe |
400.00 |
800.00 |
58. |
9.4 |
Fail to comply with a work order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
59. |
10.3 |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue |
400.00 |
800.00 |
FIREWORKS BY-LAW NO. 06-030, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2.1 |
Sell or offer for sale firecrackers or prohibited fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
2. |
2.1 |
Cause the sale of firecrackers or prohibited fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
3. |
2.1 |
Permit the sale of firecrackers or prohibited fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
4. |
2.2 |
Discharge, fire, or set off firecrackers or prohibited fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
5. |
2.2 |
Cause the discharge, firing, or setting off firecrackers or prohibited fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
6. |
2.2 |
Permit the discharge, firing, or setting off firecrackers or prohibited fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
7. |
3.1(a) |
Offer for sale or sell unauthorized explosives |
400.00 |
800.00 |
8. |
3.1(a) |
Cause the sale of unauthorized explosives |
400.00 |
800.00 |
9. |
3.1(a) |
Permit the sale of unauthorized explosives |
400.00 |
800.00 |
10. |
3.1(b) |
Display fireworks in excess of 25 kilograms |
400.00 |
800.00 |
11. |
3.1(c ) |
Display fireworks with inflammable goods |
400.00 |
800.00 |
12. |
3.1(d) |
Expose fireworks on display to sun or excess heat |
400.00 |
800.00 |
13. |
3.2 |
Offer to sell fireworks from an outdoor stand |
400.00 |
800.00 |
14. |
3.2 |
Offer to sell fireworks from a tent |
400.00 |
800.00 |
15. |
3.2 |
Offer to sell fireworks from an enclosed trailer |
400.00 |
800.00 |
16. |
3.2 |
Offer to sell fireworks from a motor vehicle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
17. |
3.2 |
Permit the sale of fireworks from an outdoor stand |
400.00 |
800.00 |
18. |
3.2 |
Permit the sale of fireworks from an enclosed trailer |
400.00 |
800.00 |
19. |
3.2 |
Permit the sale of fireworks from a motor vehicle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
20. |
4.1 |
Display firework containing explosive in shop window |
400.00 |
800.00 |
21. |
4.2 |
Keep family firework in location not designated as no-smoking area |
400.00 |
800.00 |
22. |
4.3 |
Sell or offer for sale family fireworks outside of permitted days |
400.00 |
800.00 |
23. |
4.3 |
Cause the sale of family fireworks outside of permitted days |
400.00 |
800.00 |
24. |
4.3 |
Permit the sale of family fireworks outside of permitted days |
400.00 |
800.00 |
25. |
4.4 |
Sell or offer to sell family fireworks to someone under the age of 18 years |
400.00 |
800.00 |
26. |
5.1 |
Set off firework on day not permitted |
400.00 |
800.00 |
27. |
5.1 |
Set off firework at time not permitted |
400.00 |
800.00 |
28. |
5.3 |
Permit child to set off firework |
400.00 |
800.00 |
29. |
5.3 |
Permit child to set of sparkler without adult supervision |
400.00 |
800.00 |
30. |
5.4 |
Set off family firework on land without permission of owner |
400.00 |
800.00 |
31. |
5.5 |
Set of family firework in or into building or structure |
400.00 |
800.00 |
32. |
5.5 |
Set of family firework in or into motor vehicle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
33. |
5.6 |
Unsafe storage of family fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
34. |
5.6 |
Unsafe handling of family fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
35. |
5.6 |
Unsafe use of family fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
36. |
5.7 |
Store family fireworks in manner accessible to children |
400.00 |
800.00 |
37. |
5.8 |
Set off family firework in a restricted fire zone |
400.00 |
800.00 |
38. |
6.1(a) |
Sell or offer for sale prohibited display fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
39. |
6.1(a) |
Distribute or prepare for distribution prohibited display fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
40. |
6.1(a) |
Cause the sale or distribution of prohibited display fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
41. |
6.1(a) |
Permit the sale or distribution of prohibited display fireworks |
400.00 |
800.00 |
42. |
6.1(b) |
Fail to keep display fireworks in licensed magazine |
400.00 |
800.00 |
43. |
6.1(c)(i) |
Give or sell display fireworks to person under 18 years |
400.00 |
800.00 |
44. |
6.1(c)(i) |
Offer to sell display fireworks to person under 18 years |
400.00 |
800.00 |
45. |
6.1(c)(ii) |
Give or sell display fireworks to person without valid Fireworks Supervisor's Card |
400.00 |
800.00 |
46. |
6.1(c)(ii) |
Offer to sell display fireworks to person without valid Fireworks Supervisor's Card |
400.00 |
800.00 |
47. |
8.1(b) |
Perform or carry out pyrotechnics display without a valid or proper certificate |
400.00 |
800.00 |
SNOW AND ICE BY-LAW NO. 09-156, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2 |
Fail to remove snow or ice from sidewalk within 24 hrs of accumulation |
100.00 |
400.00 |
2. |
3 |
Fail to remove snow or ice from the roof of a building within 24 hrs of accumulation |
100.00 |
400.00 |
3. |
4 |
Cause snow or ice to be removed in a manner that damages a highway |
100.00 |
400.00 |
4. |
4 |
Permit snow or ice to be removed in a manner that damages a highway |
100.00 |
400.00 |
5. |
5 |
Cause snow or ice to be placed on a highway |
100.00 |
400.00 |
6. |
5 |
Permit snow or ice to be placed on a highway |
100.00 |
400.00 |
7. |
13 |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue |
400.00 |
800.00 |
8. |
17 |
Fail to comply with a work order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
GRAFFITI BY-LAW NO. 2010-094, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2 |
Place graffiti on property |
400.00 |
800.00 |
2. |
2 |
Cause graffiti to be placed on property |
400.00 |
800.00 |
3. |
2 |
Permit graffiti to be placed on property |
400.00 |
800.00 |
4. |
3 |
Fail to keep property free of graffiti |
400.00 |
800.00 |
5. |
11 |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue |
400.00 |
800.00 |
6. |
15 |
Fail to comply with a work order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSING BY-LAW NO. 2011-047, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2.1(a) |
Carry on a residential rental business without a licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
2. |
2.1(b) |
Permit person to carry on a residential rental business without a licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
3. |
2.1(c) |
Collect rent for a rental unit without a licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
4. |
2.1(c) |
Permit rent to be collected for a rental unit without a licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
5. |
2.1(d) |
Hold self out as being licensed without a valid licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
6. |
2.2(a) |
Carry on a rental business in a location other than licensed premises |
400.00 |
800.00 |
7. |
2.2(b) |
Permit person to carry on a rental business in a location other than licensed premises |
400.00 |
800.00 |
8. |
2.2(c ) |
Hold self out as being licensed in a location other than licensed premises |
400.00 |
800.00 |
9. |
2.3(a) |
Carry on a rental business under a name not identified on licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
10. |
2.3(b) |
Permit person to carry on a rental business under a name not identified on licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
11. |
2.3(d) |
Hold themselves out as being licensed as a rental business under a name not identified on licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
12. |
2.5 |
Transfer or assign a licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
13. |
2.6 |
Provide false or misleading information to City |
400.00 |
800.00 |
14. |
3.3(a) |
Fail to post licence in a conspicuous place |
400.00 |
800.00 |
15. |
3.3(b) |
Licensee fail to produce licence for inspection |
400.00 |
800.00 |
16. |
3.3(c) |
Licensee fail to notify Director of change |
400.00 |
800.00 |
17. |
4.4 |
Licensee fail to comply with condition place on licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
18. |
8.4 |
Hinder or obstruct person exercising power |
400.00 |
800.00 |
19. |
8.4 |
Hinder or obstruct person performing duty |
400.00 |
800.00 |
20. |
9.3 |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue |
400.00 |
800.00 |
21. |
10.4 |
Fail to comply with a work order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
OPEN AIR BURNING BY-LAW NO. 2011-124, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2 |
Set open air fuel using solid fuel |
400.00 |
800.00 |
2. |
2 |
Maintain open air fire using solid fuel |
400.00 |
800.00 |
3. |
2 |
Permit open air fire using solid fuel |
400.00 |
800.00 |
4. |
12 |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue |
400.00 |
800.00 |
5. |
16 |
Fail to comply with a work order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
FENCE BY-LAW NO. 2013-017, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
3.1(a) |
Erect fence in a visibility triangle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
2. |
3.1(a) |
Have hedge in a visibility triangle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
3. |
3.1(b) |
Erect fence more than 90 cm in height in a visibility triangle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
4. |
3.1(b) |
Have hedge more than 90 cm in height in a visibility triangle |
400.00 |
800.00 |
5. |
7.1 |
Erect unlawful fence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
6. |
7.1 |
Have unlawful fence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
7. |
7.1 |
Permit unlawful fence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
8. |
7.2(a) |
Erect fence constructed wholly or partly of barbed wire |
400.00 |
800.00 |
9. |
7.2(a) |
Have fence constructed wholly or partly of barbed wire |
400.00 |
800.00 |
10. |
7.2(a) |
Permit fence constructed wholly or partly of barbed wire |
400.00 |
800.00 |
11. |
7.2(b) |
Erect fence which is electrified |
400.00 |
800.00 |
12. |
7.2(b) |
Have fence which is electrified |
400.00 |
800.00 |
13. |
7.2(b) |
Permit fence which is electrified |
400.00 |
800.00 |
14. |
7.2(c) |
Erect fence which renders an existing pool enclosure non- conforming |
400.00 |
800.00 |
15. |
7.2(c) |
Have fence which renders an existing pool enclosure non- conforming |
400.00 |
800.00 |
16. |
7.2(c) |
Permit fence which renders an existing pool enclosure non- conforming |
400.00 |
800.00 |
17. |
7.2(d) |
Erect fence constructed of brick, stone, cement, or masonry more than 60 cm in height without a building permit |
400.00 |
800.00 |
18. |
7.2(d) |
Have fence constructed of brick, stone, cement, or masonry more than 60 cm in height without a building permit |
400.00 |
800.00 |
19. |
7.2(d) |
Permit fence constructed of brick, stone, cement, or masonry more than 60 cm in height without a building permit |
400.00 |
800.00 |
20. |
7.2 (e) |
Erect fence without adequate posts |
400.00 |
800.00 |
21. |
7.2 (e) |
Have fence without adequate posts |
400.00 |
800.00 |
22. |
7.2 (e) |
Permit fence without adequate posts |
400.00 |
800.00 |
23. |
7.2(f) |
Erect fence with structural members facing abutting property without consent of owner |
400.00 |
800.00 |
24. |
7.2(f) |
Have fence with structural members facing abutting property without consent of owner |
400.00 |
800.00 |
25. |
7.2(f) |
Permit fence with structural members facing abutting property without consent of owner |
400.00 |
800.00 |
26. |
7.3 |
Replace any section of fence with material that are not similar |
400.00 |
800.00 |
27. |
7.3 |
Permit replacement of any section of fence with material that are not similar |
400.00 |
800.00 |
28. |
7.3 |
Cause replacement of any section of fence with material that are not similar |
400.00 |
800.00 |
29. |
8.1 |
Erect fence on city property without written consent of the city |
400.00 |
800.00 |
30. |
12.3 |
Hinder or obstruct person exercising power under by-law |
400.00 |
800.00 |
31. |
12.3 |
Hinder or obstruct person performing their duty under by- law |
400.00 |
800.00 |
32. |
13.1 |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue |
400.00 |
800.00 |
33. |
14.1 |
Fail to comply with a work order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
POOL ENCLOSURE BY-LAW NO. 2013-018, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
8.1 |
Construct or install pool without first obtaining a permit |
400.00 |
800.00 |
2. |
8.1 |
Cause the construction or installation of a pool without first obtaining a permit |
400.00 |
800.00 |
3. |
8.2 |
Construct or install pool not completely surrounded by a pool enclosure |
400.00 |
800.00 |
4. |
8.2 |
Cause the construction or installation of a pool not completely surrounded by a pool enclosure |
400.00 |
800.00 |
5. |
8.3 |
Construct or install pool that does not conform to requirements of by- law |
400.00 |
800.00 |
6. |
8.3 |
Cause the construction or installation of a pool that does not conform to requirements of by- law |
400.00 |
800.00 |
7. |
8.4(a) |
Fill a pool without a pool enclosure |
400.00 |
800.00 |
8. |
8.4(b) |
Fill a pool prior to an inspection |
400.00 |
800.00 |
9. |
8.5 |
Remove a portion of the pool enclosure while pool is filled with water |
400.00 |
800.00 |
10. |
8.6(c) |
Fail to lock pool enclosure gate |
100.00 |
400.00 |
11. |
8.6(d) |
Fail to have a hot tub locked or covered |
100.00 |
400.00 |
12. |
8.7 |
Place, pile, attach or lean object against a pool enclosure |
400.00 |
800.00 |
13. |
8.7 |
Diminish the structural integrity of a pool enclosure |
400.00 |
800.00 |
14. |
8.8 |
Erect structure against or near pool enclosure to facilitate climbing |
400.00 |
800.00 |
15. |
8.9 |
Erect fence adjacent to an existing pool enclosure |
400.00 |
800.00 |
16. |
17.1 |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue |
400.00 |
800.00 |
17. |
18.1 |
Fail to comply with a work order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW NO. 2014-085, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2.1(a)(i) |
Carry on a business without a licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
2. |
2.1(a)(i) |
Hold self out as being licenced without a valid licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
3. |
2.1(a)(ii) |
Carry on a business in a location other than licensed premises |
400.00 |
800.00 |
4. |
2.1(a)(iii) |
Carry on a business under a name not identified on licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
5. |
2.1(a)(iv) |
Carry on a business not in accordance with regulations |
400.00 |
800.00 |
6. |
2.1(a)(v) |
Fail to comply with restriction placed on a licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
7. |
2.1(a)(v) |
Fail to comply with condition placed on a licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
8. |
2.1(c) |
Provide mistaken information |
400.00 |
800.00 |
9. |
2.1(c) |
Provide false information |
400.00 |
800.00 |
10. |
2.1(c) |
Provide incorrect information |
400.00 |
800.00 |
11. |
3.3(a) |
Fail to post licence in a conspicuous place |
100.00 |
400.00 |
12. |
3.3(c) |
Licensee fail to produce licence for inspection |
400.00 |
800.00 |
13. |
3.3(d) |
Licensee fail to notify director of change |
400.00 |
800.00 |
14. |
3.3(f) |
Licensee fail to comply with condition place on licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
15. |
3.3(f) |
Licensee fail to comply with restriction place on licence |
400.00 |
800.00 |
16. |
9.4 |
Hinder or obstruct person exercising power |
400.00 |
800.00 |
17. |
9.4 |
Hinder or obstruct person performing duty |
400.00 |
800.00 |
18. |
10.3 |
Contravene an order to discontinue |
400.00 |
800.00 |
19. |
11.4 |
Contravene a work order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
BACKFLOW PREVENTION BY-LAW NO. 2018-026, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
4.1 |
Fail to obtain backflow permit |
400.00 |
800.00 |
2. |
4.2 |
Fail to ensure backflow device in good repair |
400.00 |
800.00 |
3. |
9.1 |
Fail to submit a survey |
400.00 |
800.00 |
4. |
11.1.1 |
Fail to have qualified tester test backflow device annually |
400.00 |
800.00 |
5. |
14.1 |
Fail to comply with an order |
400.00 |
800.00 |
TRAFFIC AND PARKING ON HIGHWAYS BY-LAW NO. 08-077, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
Part IV, 1(a)(i) |
Drive a motor vehicle on boulevard |
400 |
800 |
2. |
Part IV, 1(a)(i) |
Drive a motor vehicle on sidewalk |
400 |
800 |
3. |
Part IV, 1(a)(i) |
Drive a motor vehicle multi-use trail |
400 |
800 |
4. |
Part IV, 1(a)(i) |
Drive a motor vehicle multi-use path |
400 |
800 |
5. |
Part IV, 1(a)(i) |
Drive a motor- assisted vehicle on boulevard |
400 |
800 |
6. |
Part IV, 1(a)(i) |
Drive a motor- assisted vehicle on sidewalk |
400 |
800 |
7. |
Part IV, 1(a)(i) |
Drive a motor- assisted vehicle on multi-use trail |
400 |
800 |
8. |
Part IV, 1(a)(i) |
Drive a motor- assisted vehicle multi-use path |
400 |
800 |
9. |
Part IV, 1(a)(ii) |
Drive a bicycle on boulevard |
400 |
800 |
10. |
Part IV, 1(a)(ii) |
Drive a bicycle on sidewalk |
400 |
800 |
11. |
Part IV, 1(a)(iii) |
Drive a motorized snow vehicle within the city |
400 |
800 |
12. |
Part IV, 1(a)(iiii) |
Drive an e-scooter on boulevard |
400 |
800 |
13. |
Part IV, 1(a)(iiii) |
Drive an e-scooter on sidewalk |
400 |
800 |
14. |
Part IV, 1(a)(iiii) |
Drive an e-scooter on multi-use trail |
400 |
800 |
15. |
Part IV, 1(a)(iiii) |
Drive an e-scooter on multi-use path |
400 |
800 |
16. |
Part IV, 1(c) |
Drive a vehicle on any highway that is roped, barricaded or marked by an authorized sign prohibiting its use |
400 |
800 |
17. |
Part IV, 1(c) |
Drive on or over newly painted line or series of lines when indicated by signs, markers, electric lanterns or otherwise. |
400 |
800 |
18. |
Part IV, 1(c) |
Drive on any roadway or shoulder when indicated by signs, markers, electric lanterns or otherwise. |
400 |
800 |
19. |
Part IV, 1(c) |
Attempt to drive on or over newly painted line or series of lines when indicated by signs, markers, electric lanterns or otherwise. |
400 |
800 |
20. |
Part IV, 1(c) |
Attempt to drive on or over any roadway or shoulder when indicated by signs, markers, electric lanterns or otherwise. |
400 |
800 |
21. |
Part IV, 1(c) |
Tamper with newly painted line or series of lines |
400 |
800 |
22. |
Part IV, 1(c) |
Drive, or attempt to drive on or over, or tamper with, or walk on any newly painted line or series of lines, on any roadway or shoulder, when the presence of such is indicated by signs, markers, electric lanterns or otherwise. |
400 |
800 |
23. |
Part IV, 1(c) |
Walk on newly painted line or series of lines |
400 |
800 |
24. |
Part IV, 1(c) |
Walk on any roadway or shoulder when indicated by signs, markers, electric lanterns or otherwise. |
400 |
800 |
25. |
Part IV, 1(e) |
Drive vehicle or animal in a roundabout other than in a counterclockwise direction |
400 |
800 |
26. |
Part IV, 2(a) |
Play or take part in any game or sport upon a highway |
400 |
800 |
27. |
Part IV, 2(a) |
Place or store sports equipment upon a highway |
400 |
800 |
28. |
Part IV, 2(b) |
Roller skate on roadway |
400 |
800 |
29. |
Part IV, 2(b) |
Roller blade on roadway |
400 |
800 |
30. |
Part IV, 2(b) |
Skateboard on roadway |
400 |
800 |
31. |
Part IV, 2(b) |
Use any coaster, toy vehicle or similar transportation device on roadway |
400 |
800 |
32. |
Part IV, 2(c) |
Ride a bicycle on any roadway or shoulder abreast of another bicycle |
400 |
800 |
33. |
Part IV, 2(d)(i) |
Park a bicycle on roadway or shoulder |
400 |
800 |
34. |
Part IV, 2(d)(ii) |
Park a bicycle on highway except in an upright position |
400 |
800 |
35. |
Part IV, 2(e )(i) |
Pedestrian fail to utilize sidewalks |
400 |
800 |
36. |
Part IV, 2(e )(ii) |
Obstruct or impede pedestrians on sidewalk |
400 |
800 |
37. |
Part IV, 3(a) |
Ride, drive, lead or back animal that is not a household pet on boulevard |
400 |
800 |
38. |
Part IV, 3(a) |
Ride, drive, lead or back animal that is not a household pet on sidewalk |
400 |
800 |
39. |
Part IV, 3(a) |
Ride, drive, lead or back animal that is not a household pet on multi-use trail |
400 |
800 |
40. |
Part IV, 3(a) |
Ride, drive, lead or back animal that is not a household pet on multi-use path |
400 |
800 |
41. |
Part IV, 3(b) |
Drive an unattended animal- drawn vehicle on highway |
400 |
800 |
42. |
Part IV,3(c) |
Leave a carriage, cart, wagon, sleigh or sled drawn by an animal on highway |
400 |
800 |
43. |
Part IV, 4 |
Place or store object upon roadway |
400 |
800 |
44. |
Part IV, 4 |
Place or store accumulation of material upon roadway |
400 |
800 |
45. |
Part IV, 4 |
Place or store construction materials upon roadway |
400 |
800 |
46. |
Part IV, 4 |
Place or store snow or ice upon roadway |
400 |
800 |
47. |
Part XXI, 3(a)(i) |
Operate e-scooter on a highway or multi-use trail without wearing a helmet and chin strap |
400 |
800 |
48. |
Part XXI, 3(a)(vi) |
Use e-scooter for commercial use |
400 |
800 |
49. |
Part XXI, 4(a)(i) |
E-scooter operator fail keep a safe distance from pedestrian |
400 |
800 |
50. |
Part XXI, 4(a)(ii) |
E-scooter operator fail give way to pedestrian or bicycle |
400 |
800 |
SECURING VACANT BUILDINGS BY-LAW NO. 2016-031, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
3(1) |
Owner fail to secure vacant building against unauthorized entry |
400 |
800 |
2. |
4(5) |
Fail to comply with order |
400 |
800 |
3. |
5(1) |
Owner fail to secure building damaged by fire against unauthorized entry |
400 |
800 |
ADEQUATE HEAT BY-LAW NO. 2017-001, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
3(a) |
Owner fail to provide unit with adequate and sustainable heat |
400 |
800 |
2. |
3(b) |
Fail to comply with order |
400 |
800 |
3. |
7(a) |
Hinder or obstruct person exercising power or performing duty under by-law |
400 |
800 |
4. |
7(a) |
Attempt to hinder or obstruct person exercising power or performing duty under by-law |
400 |
800 |
CITY TREE PROTECTION BY-LAW NO. 2014-078, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2.1(a) |
Cut down tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
2. |
2.1(a) |
Root up tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
3. |
2.1(a) |
Remove tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
4. |
2.1(a) |
Cut down part of tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
5. |
2.1(a) |
Root up part of tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
6. |
2.1(a) |
Remove part of tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
7. |
2.1(b) |
Impede passage of water, air, or nutrient to root of tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
8. |
2.1(c) |
Deface tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
9. |
2.1(c) |
Cut tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
10. |
2.1(c) |
Pollard tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
11. |
2.1(c) |
Injure tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
12. |
2.1(c) |
Damage tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
13. |
2.1(d) |
Alter or change soil level in manner likely to damage tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
14. |
2.1(d) |
Excavate ditch, tunnel, or trench in manner likely to damage tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
15. |
2.1(d) |
Lay stone in manner likely to damage tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
16. |
2.1(d) |
Lay a walkway or driveway in manner likely to damage tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
17. |
2.1(a) |
Alter or change soil level in manner likely to damage tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
18. |
2.1(a) |
Alter or change soil level in manner likely to damage tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
19. |
2.1(a) |
Alter or change soil level in manner likely to damage tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
20. |
2.1(a) |
Alter or change soil level in manner likely to damage tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
21. |
2.1(e) |
Set fire to tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
22. |
2.1(f) |
Damage, destroy, or remove supporting post, stake, or guard attached to tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
23. |
2.1(g) |
Interfere with fence, box, or protective device placed around tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
24. |
2.1(h) |
Fasten, place, prop, or string sign, bill, notice, wire, rope, nail, or object around tree on city property |
400 |
800 |
25. |
2.2 |
Cause tree to be planted on city property without authorization |
400 |
800 |
26. |
2.2 |
Plant tree on city property without authorization |
400 |
800 |
27. |
6.1 |
Fail to comply with work order |
400 |
800 |
28. |
7.1 |
Fail to comply with order to discontinue |
400 |
800 |
DANGEROUS DOG BY-LAW BY-LAW NO. 98-092, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
7A(a) |
Fail to comply with a work order |
800 |
1200 |
2. |
7B(a) |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue |
800 |
1200 |
WORK ON HIGHWAYS AND BOULEVARDS BY-LAW NO. 2014-054, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
2.1 |
Interfere with a highway without a permit |
400 |
800 |
2. |
2.2 |
Fail to comply with a term or condition of a permit |
400 |
800 |
3. |
2.3 |
Cause item to remain on a highway likely to injure a pedestrian |
400 |
800 |
4. |
2.3 |
Cause item to remain on a highway likely cause damage to vehicular traffic |
400 |
800 |
5. |
2.3 |
Permit item to remain on a highway likely to injure a pedestrian |
400 |
800 |
6. |
2.3 |
Permit item to remain on a highway likely cause damage to vehicular traffic |
400 |
800 |
7. |
2.4 |
Permit item to remain on a highway likely to impair ability to see pedestrians or vehicular traffic |
400 |
800 |
8. |
2.5 |
Construct buffer strip with material other than inorganic ground cover |
400 |
800 |
9. |
2.6 |
Locate sports equipment on a boulevard |
400 |
800 |
10. |
5.1 |
Cause or permit the alteration of a boulevard without a permit |
400 |
800 |
11. |
5.1 |
Alter boulevard without a permit, unless to plant boulevard garden |
400 |
800 |
12. |
5.5(b) |
Locate herbaceous plants within a buffer strip |
400 |
800 |
13. |
5.5(c) |
Place stone or gravel exceeding 19 millimeters in diameter within buffer strip or boulevard |
400 |
800 |
14. |
5.5(e) |
Install irrigation system in the boulevard without written permission from city |
400 |
800 |
15. |
5.6 |
Permit grass or weeds on boulevard to exceed 45 centimeters |
400 |
800 |
16. |
6.1 |
Fail to restore lands to the satisfaction of the Director |
400 |
800 |
17. |
8.1 |
Fail to comply with work order |
400 |
800 |
18. |
9.1 |
Fail to comply with order to discontinue |
400 |
800 |
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
5.2(a) |
Erect, place, construct, or alter sign without a permit |
100 |
400 |
2. |
5.2(c) |
Erect, locate or display a sign not in accordance with the approved plans and drawings |
100 |
400 |
3. |
5.2(d) |
Erect, locate or display a sign not in accordance with regulations or conditions |
100 |
400 |
4. |
5.2(e) |
Erect, locate or display a sign of a type not specifically permitted |
100 |
400 |
5. |
5.2(f) |
Erect, locate or display a sign for use in contravention of any zoning bylaw |
100 |
400 |
6. |
5.2(g) |
Erect, locate or display sign overhanging City of Waterloo or Regional Municipality of Waterloo property |
100 |
400 |
7. |
5.2(j) |
Erect, locate or display a sign that obstructs the view of pedestrian |
100 |
400 |
8. |
5.2(j) |
Erect, locate or display a sign that obstructs the view of driver of a motor vehicle |
100 |
400 |
9. |
5.2(j) |
Erect, locate or display a sign that obstructs the visibility of any traffic sign or device |
100 |
400 |
10. |
5.2(j) |
Erect, locate or display a sign that interferes with vehicular traffic in a manner that could endanger any person |
100 |
400 |
11. |
5.2(k) |
Erect, locate or display a sign within a corner triangle at the intersection of two streets |
100 |
400 |
12. |
5.2(l) |
Fail to maintain sign in state of repair so that sign is unsafe or unsightly |
100 |
400 |
13. |
5.2(m) |
Fail to remove, alter, or repair sign not in compliance with bylaw |
100 |
400 |
14. |
5.2(n) |
Erect, locate or display sign within 3 meters of fire alarm, fire hydrant, hydro pole, or utility wire without authorization |
100 |
400 |
15. |
9.15(a) |
Erect or permit to be erected a portable sign without a permit |
100 |
400 |
16. |
15.1 |
Fail to comply with an order to discontinue |
400 |
800 |
17. |
16.1 |
Fail to comply with a work order |
400 |
800 |
FIRE SAFETY BOX BY-LAW NO. 2024-067, AS AMENDED
ITEM |
DESIGNATED PROVISION |
SHORT FORM WORDING |
SET PENALTY AMOUNT |
PENALTY AMOUNT FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONTRAVENTIONS |
1. |
30 |
Fail to comply with a Work Order |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
2. |
33 |
Fail to comply with an Order to Discontinue |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
SCHEDULE B - ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
ITEM |
FEE |
Hearing Non-Appearance Fee |
$100 |
Late Payment Fee |
25% of Penalty Amount |
NSF Fee |
$50 |
Collection Services and Tax Roll Fee |
15% of total Penalty and Fees |
NOTE: the fees and charges as listed in this Schedule “B” will be subject to applicable taxes, including Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.) where applicable.