Property Bylaws

Snow Removal

Chapter 0513 of the City's municipal code outlines the following requirements for sidewalk snow and Ice removal. 

• Property owners have 24 hours from the end of a snowfall to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks. Find additional information about sidewalk snow removal. (Section 513.3.1)
• All properties in a prescribed area of the downtown core shall have the sidewalks fronting their establishment cleared of ice / snow between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Section 513.3.2)

Property Standards

The property standards bylaw contains numerous minimum standards of maintenance required of property owners and landlords. If you are a tenant and have specific concerns please call the bylaw enforcement office. To lodge a complaint we will require a copy of your written request for correction of matters written to the landlord. An inspection of the premises will follow your complaint. In the event that noncompliance is verified, a notice and/or an order to remedy will be forwarded to property owner.

Yard / Lot Maintenance

The waste materials by-law requires properties to comply with the following:

• Long grass and weeds in excess of 20 cm (8 inches) shall be cut
• Properties to be kept clear of all garbage or waste material
• All vehicles to be currently licensed