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VILLAGE OF BARONS
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
BYLAW NO. 757
A BYLAW OF THE VILLAGE OF BARONS, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO
GOVERN THE WATER USE AND WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES DURING
EVENTS OF WATER SHORTAGE.
WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta,
RSA 2000 and amendments thereto, Council may pass a Bylaw for the provision and regulation
of a water utility within the Village of Barons.
WHEREAS Council deems it appropriate to prepare a water conservation Bylaw that requires
the water be conserved and utilized in an efficient manner with the provisions of this Bylaw.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF BARONS, DULY
ASSEMBLED, HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
TITLE
This Bylaw may be referred to as the "Water Conservation Bylaw."
2.
PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
The purpose of this Bylaw is to promote the efficient use of water in the community and
reduce water waste.
3.
DEFINITIONS:
a) "Bulk Water Station" means the facility for the sale of potable water on a bulk basis.
b) "CAO" means Chief Administrative Officer who is appointed to the position and title
by Council and includes any person appointed by the CAO to act as his/her/their
designate.
c) "Consumer" means any person or corporation whose property is connected to the
water system or any Lessee or occupant of such property or person who obtains water
from any Town owned hydrant or stand.
d) "Non-Residential Water Use" means a service supplied to a premise principally used
to conduct a profession, business, trade, industry, occupation, or employment, and
includes institutional uses that does not have any health or safety impacts, is not by
regulation, or is not required for municipal purposes and includes but not limited to:
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Washing of vehicles
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Washing/pressure washing of streets, sidewalks, parking pads or building
exteriors, unless necessary for maintaining public sanitation
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Irrigation of lawns, trees, athletic fields and ornamental plants (included those
through timed or programmed sprinkler systems).
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Filling of decorative fountains, swimming pools and hot tubs
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Water for construction purposes such as grading and compacting
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Any other uses deemed non-essential by the CAO for any events given the
severity and specific circumstances of the event.
e) "Officer" means any individual(s) designated and appointed from time to time by the
Village for the administration and enforcement of this bylaw and shall include the
CAO or designate; Peace Officer appointed by the Province of Alberta; a Bylaw
Officer; and any member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
f) Residential Water Use means a service supplied to a premise that is used primarily for
domestic purposes including but not limited to single-family dwellings, multi-family
dwellings and mobile homes.
g) "Vehicle" means a device in or by which someone travels or something that is carried
on or conveyed including but limited to cars, trucks, trailers, recreational vehicles, all
terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorcycles.
h) "Water Restriction" mean the applicable restriction of water use imposed by the
CAO as described in Schedule "A" of this bylaw.
4.
WATER USE RESTRICTIONS
a) In the event that the CAO believes there may be a shortage of water, the CAO may
regulate the distribution and use of water from the Water Treatment Plant to all
consumers including the days and times of day when the use of water for non-
essential water use may be allowed or prohibited. This is to be ratified by Council at
the next meeting of Council or a special meeting will be called to ratify the same.
This is also done in consultation with the Village Foreman, Director of Emergency
Services, Town of Nobleford and Alberta Environment.
b) When the Council has declared a state of water shortage:
1) The CAO may impose a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 water restriction as
set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
2) The CAO shall not be required to impose levels of restriction in successive stages
but may proceed to impose any level of restriction the CAO has determined is
warranted in the circumstances.
c) Subject to other sections of this Bylaw, no person may use municipally supplied water
from a hose, pipe, sprinkler, or permanent water irrigation system for the purpose of
watering lawns except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and 6:00
pm and 8:00 pm on the residents scheduled days.
d) In the event there is a reason to declare an increase in water conservation level, the
CAO in consultation with Council, may declare such restriction effective
immediately.
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e) Any consumer outside of municipal boundaries will be required to implement the
same or similar water conservation measures as required by the Town residents
subject to CAO approval.
f) The declaration of a water use restriction may apply to the entire municipality or
other specific locations as defined by the CAO.
g) In the event of an emergency such as, but not limited to, a fire, water line break, water
plant critical component failure, etc., the municipality may implement such
conservation measures as deemed necessary for the duration of the emergency.
5.
NOTICE
The CAO will cause public notice indicating the level of water conservation and the date
that level came or will come into effect to be given by any of the following means:
a) Website
b) Circulation of a flyer
c) Poster at Canada Post Bulletin Board, Village Office window and Bulk Water window
d) Any other method as deemed necessary.
6.
LEVELS OF WATER CONSERVATION
The CAO may enact any of the following levels of water conservation measures as listed
in Schedule "A" attached, depending on the projected or actual severity of the event.
The Village in turn will show conservation by shutting off water to the sprinklers in all
public areas and shut off the bulk water and carwash from drawing additional water.
7.
EXEMPTIONS
The following circumstances may be exempt from the restrictions noted under this
Bylaw:
a) Watering of flower beds, gardens, shrubs, and trees by watering can is permitted at
anytime.
b) Newly laid sod and seeding lawns may be watered by drip system until the first cut
only or as would be deemed reasonable by a Peace Officer.
c) At any time, a written request may be made to the CAO requesting an exemption tor
the water restriction in place. Exemptions will only be made for extraordinary and or
emergency situations. A permit must be obtained in order to possibly grant an
exemption listed as Schedule B" of this bylaw. The written request must include:
1. Location of request
2. Reason for waiver
3. Duration of requested waiver
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d) Water that a person can establish is not supplied by the Village are not subjected to
these restrictions. Examples would include rain barrels or private wells.
8.
WASTING WATER
All consumers or persons are prohibited from wasting water. No consumer shall allow
potable water to run off the property as a result of water uses including but not limited to
over watering, broken irrigation or infrastructure washing of surfaces such that there is:
a) a stream of water running into a street or swale for an excessive distance from the
edge of the property;
b) a stream or spray of water running into or discharging into a street or sidewalk.
9.
ENFORCEMENT
a) Any person who contravenes any section of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and
liable upon summary conviction, to a fine as set put in this bylaw.
b) An Officer who has reasonable grounds to believe a contravention of this bylaw has
occurred is authorized and empowered to:
1. Issue a verbal and/or written warning to the person violating this bylaw; and/or
2. Issue a Violation Ticket pursuant to Part 11 of the Provinicial Offences Procedures
Act to the person violating this bylaw, with or without having issued any such
warnings.
c) Every day during which a contravention continues is deemed to be a separate offence.
d) Any employee of the municipality may enter upon any parcel of land, suspected of
violating water use restrictions, and require the occupant of such parcel to discontinue
such noncompliance or, if the occupant is not available, the employee may turn off
the source of such non-compliance.
e) In the event that the employee is not able to shut off the source of the non-compliance,
the supply of water to any parcel may be temporarily discontinued, and the owner
shall be liable to pay a reconnection fee in addition to the fine that may be applied.
f) In addition to fines and penalties, which may be issued under this Bylaw, the Village
of Barons may seek an Order of Court granting an injunction or any other order
necessary to enforce compliance. The Village will seek full recovery of such legal
costs either through the court system or by placing the cost of such action on the
person(s) or corporations tax or utility account.
g) Any person who commits an offence under this Bylaw is liable to pay fines for each
contravention of any provision of this Bylaw as stated by this bylaw.
10.
FINES AND/OR PENALTIES
A person committing a breach of any of the provisions of this bylaw may forfeit the right
to be supplied with water and shall be liable to a penalty as outlined below:
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LEVEL
1ST OFFENSE
2ND OFFENCE
3RD OFFENCE
1
N/A
N.A
N/A
2
$100.00
$250.00
$500.00
3
$250.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
4
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$3,000.00
WASTING WATER
$100.00
$250.00
$500.00
11.
SEVERABILITY
a) Each provision of this Bylaw is independent of all other provisions and if any
provision is declared invalid for any reason by a Court of competent jurisdiction, all
other provisions of this Bylaw remain valid and enforceable.
b) Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any provision of any
federal or provincial law or regulation, other Bylaw or any requirement of any lawful
permit, order, or license.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF BARONS ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
That this bylaw shall take effect on the date of the third and final reading thereof.
Read a first time this 12th day of March, 2024.
Read a second time this 12th day of March, 2024.
Received Unanimous Consent for consideration of third reading this 12th day of March,
2024.
Read a third time and passed this 12th day of March, 2024.
MUNICIPALITY OF THE VILLAGE OF BARONS
_______________________
MAYOR
_______________________
ADMINISTRATOR
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Village of Barons
Bylaw # 757
Schedule "A"
OUTDOOR WATERING AND NEW VEGETATION INSTALLATION RESPONSE
MEASURES
√ Means permitted
Remember that established lawns only require one (1) inch of water per week.
Level 1
Normal
Operations
Level 2
Restrictions
Level 3
Restrictions/
Prohibitions
Level 4
Restrictions
Full outdoor water
ban
Manual Outdoor
Watering - Grass,
Trees, Shrubs
√
ODD numbered addresses may
use water for these purposes on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
EVEN numbered addresses may
use water for these purposes on
Wednesdays, Fridays and
Sundays.
Mondays are reserved for Village
owned properties such as parks,
etc.
Watering will be allowed only
between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 12:00 (noon), or 6:00 pm to
10:00 pm.
Outdoor Watering Once per
week from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
(noon), or 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Odd Address - Tuesday only
Even address - Thursday only
No watering
permitted.
Automated
Outdoor
Watering - Grass,
Trees, Shrubs
√
ODD numbered addresses may
use water for these purposes on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
EVEN numbered addresses may
use water for these purposes on
Wednesdays, Fridays and
Sundays.
Mondays are reserved for Village
owned properties such as parks,
etc.
Watering will be allowed only
between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 12:00 (noon), or 6:00 pm to
10:00 pm.
Outdoor Watering Once per
week from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
(noon), or 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Odd Address - Tuesday only
Even address - Thursday only
No watering
permitted.
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Non-Essential Water use
Level 1
Normal
Operations
Level 2
Restrictions
Level 3
Restrictions/
Prohibitions
Level 4
Restrictions
Full outdoor water ban
New Installation of Seed or of
Sod
√
May be watered outside
scheduled time with
water exemption permit
May be watered
outside scheduled
time with water
exemption permit
No watering permitted.
Vegetable Gardens and Flower
Beds
√
May be watered outside
of outdoor watering
schedule using a
watering container, low
volume non-spray
irrigation or a hose with
a spring loaded trigger
spray nozzle
May be watered
outside of outdoor
watering schedule
using a watering
container, low volume
non-spray irrigation
or a hose with a
spring loaded trigger
spray nozzle
No watering permitted.
Non-potable watering (rain
barrels)
√
√
√
√
Bulk Water sales
√
Bulk water sales will be
restricted
Bulk water sales will
be restricted
Bulk water sales will be
prohibited
Carwash
√
Carwash hours will be
restricted
Carwash use will be
prohibited
Carwash use will be
prohibited
Other uses not defined
√
Washing cars,
sidewalks, pads, outdoor
water features, exterior
of buildings, windows
and watering lawns, etc.
is restricted
All non-essential
water use is
prohibited (e.g.:
washing cars,
sidewalks, pads,
exterior of buildings,
windows, and
watering lawns,
outdoor water
features, etc.)
Signage will be
posted to discourage
misuse
No flushing of toilets unless
there are solids.
Filling or re-filling of hot
tubs is prohibited
Laundry only twice per
month
Conserve water as much as
possible with the restrictions
in place
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VILLAGE OF BARONS
BYLAW #757
Schedule "B"
LAWN/GARDEN WATERING
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION
WATERING PROPERTY ADDRESS: ___________________________________________
APPLICANT'S NAME: ________________________________________________________
Check Applicable Box:
[ ] Owner
[ ] Owner's Representative
[ ] Occupant at watering address
MAILING ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________
PHONE NO: __________________________________
APPLICANT'S REQUEST: (Please provide justification)
______________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: ________________________________________________
DATE ____________________________________________________
For Office Use Only: PERMIT NUMBER: __________ Reviewed By: __________
Permit Approval:
1. This permit allows watering at the above-mentioned watering property address on
__________ calendar days between the hours of ___________.
2. The applicant should ensure that all other requirements of the water conservation bylaw
number #757 and are complied with.
3. The Permit is valid only for the year 2024.