About the by-law

The Road Allowance By-law allows and prohibits various activities on the "road allowance", which is defined as the public lands in between private properties, such as, but not be limited to, the boulevards.  The intent of the by-law is to minimize health, safety, and environmental issues, as well as anything that may block pedestrian and vehicular traffic and sightlines.

Council approved the policy on June 22, 2021 (PDF), and implementation began in summer 2021.

School zone areas changed from 50 to 40 kilometres per hour, public laneways changed from 50 to 30 kilometres per hour and select neighbourhood areas will change from 50 to 40 kilometres per hour.

Speed limit changes, including installation of new signage, were completed:

Some key provisions are listed below. For full details, review the by-laws, and any amendments, in the By-law Library.

About the by-law

The Noise By-law 121-2021 (PDF) regulates noise and the times of day noise can occur. The purpose of the by-law is to preserve and protect the safety and welfare of all residents of the city by promoting peace and quiet.

Rules

Rules

• Garbage must not be placed at the curb before 6 p.m. on the evening prior to your scheduled collection.
• Any waste and/or containers must be removed from the curb by 8 p.m.

Regulatory signs

include stop signs, yield signs, speed limit signs and turn/parking control signs. They are used to show or reinforce traffic laws and instruct road users on what they must, should or should not do.

Warning Signs

include sharp curve signs, checkerboard signs, speed hump signs, stop-ahead signs, and pedestrian ahead signs. They are used to give advance notice for an unexpected and potential hazard.

Rules

Driveway widening

• Since widening relies on the size of a lot, a permit to widen may be required. Contact the City for more information.