2022-06-P – Community Standards Bylaw (Consolidated Feb 2026)
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TOWN OF DRAYTON VALLEY
COMMUNITY STANDARDS BYLAW
2022/06/P
Consolidated on February 7, 2024
TOWN OF DRAYTON VALLEY
Bylaw Number 2022/06/P
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BYLAW NO. 2022/06/P
Name of Bylaw: Community Standards Bylaw
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, authorizes a Council to pass
bylaw's respecting:
i.
the safety, health, and welfare of people and the protection of people and
property;
ii.
people, activities, and things in, on, or near a public place or place that is
open to the public;
iii.
nuisances, including unsightly properties; and
iv.
the enforcement of bylaws made under the Municipal Government Act or any
other enactment; including the creation of offences, imposing of fines or
imprisonment, proving for inspections to determine if bylaws are being
complied with, and remedying of contraventions of bylaws.
AND WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Government Act, authorizes a Council to
pass bylaws respecting:
i. a provision for a system of permits or approvals, including:
a. establishing fees for permits and approvals;
b. prohibiting any activity or thing until a permit or approval has been
granted;
c. providing that terms and conditions may be imposed on any permit or
approval, the nature of the terms and conditions and who may impose
them;
d. setting out the conditions that must be met before a permit or approval is
granted or renewed, the nature of the conditions and who may impose
them;
e. providing for the duration of permits and approvals and their suspension or
cancellation for failure to comply with a term or condition;
f. provide for an appeal, the body that is to decide the appeal and related
matters.
AND WHEREAS Section 66(2) of the Safety Codes Act, authorizes a Council to pass
bylaws respecting:
i. minimum maintenance standards for buildings and structures; and
ii. unsightly or derelict buildings or structures;
AND WHEREAS the Agricultural Pests Act allows a municipality to make certain bylaws
and appoint inspectors;
AND WHEREAS the Weed Control Act allows a municipality to make certain bylaws
and appoint inspectors;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Drayton Valley, duly assembled, hereby
enacts as follows:
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PART 1 - TITLE, PURPOSE, AND DEFINITIONS
TITLE
1.
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Community Standards Bylaw" of the Town of
Drayton Valley.
PURPOSE
2.
The purpose of this Bylaw is to:
2.1. Regulate the conduct and activities of people on privately owned property,
immediately adjacent areas, and public property in order to promote the safe,
enjoyable and reasonable use of such property for the benefit of all citizens of
Drayton Valley;
2.2. Manage the maintenance of unsightly and nuisance properties within Drayton
Valley;
2.3. Control and abate noise in Drayton Valley;
2.4. Ensure effectiveness of emergency services and reduce response to false
alarms;
DEFINITIONS
3.
In this bylaw, including in this section, unless context otherwise requires:
3.1. Accumulation" means the acquisition or gradual gathering of something, typically
something negative and typically leading to a problem.
3.2. "Boulevard" means the same as defined in the Traffic Safety Act.
3.3. "Campground" means a specified area designated by the municipality for
camping.
3.4. "Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)" means the Chief Administrative Officer
(CAO) of Drayton Valley, Alberta, or an employee of the municipality as
designated by the Chief Administrative Officer.
3.5. "Council" means the duly elected officials of the Town of Drayton Valley.
3.6. "Drayton Valley" means the Town of Drayton Valley in the Province of Alberta.
3.7. "Graffiti" means unwanted or unapproved words, figures, letter or drawings
scribed, scratched, sprayed or applied by any other means on a surface on
which they are placed.
3.8. "Highway" means the same as defined in the Traffic Safety Act.
3.9. "Municipality" means the Town of Drayton Valley.
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3.10.
"Motor Vehicle" means the same as defined in the Traffic Safety Act.
3.11.
"Occupant" means a person occupying a property or the person with a
Rental Agreement, Lease, or permission to use the property.
3.12.
"Owner" means a person who is registered under the Land Titles Act as
the owner of a parcel of land, or the person who is registered under the Traffic
Safety Act as the registered owner of a motor vehicle.
3.13.
"Peace Officer" means a Peace Officer appointed as such by the Peace
Officer Act , a Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointed by the municipality, a
designated officer as defined by the Municipal Government Act, or a Police
Officer appointed as such by the Police Act (S.2.1, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
3.14.
"Permit" means a written permit issued pursuant to this bylaw.
3.15.
"Person" includes any individual, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, trustee, executor, administrator, or other legal representative.
3.16.
"Property" includes any lands, buildings, boulevards adjacent to the
premises in Drayton Valley, or in other cases, personal property.
3.17.
"Public Place" means any place to which the public may have either
express or implied access.
3.18.
"Recreational Vehicle" means a vehicle, trailer, watercraft, or off-road
vehicle that is utilized for recreational or work purposes and includes but is not
limited to: any motorhome; travel trailer; tent trailer; watercraft and trailer; fifth
wheel trailer; a camper when it is not mounted on a truck, but placed on the
ground; utility trailer or any similar vehicles, or any other vehicles as determined
by a Peace Officer to be considered for recreation or work purposes.
3.19.
"Refuse" means any item specifically addressed in this bylaw and junk
articles including but not limited to solid wastes, including woods, metals, tires,
broken dishes, tins, glass, rags, cast-off clothing, wastepaper, cardboard, food
containers, food wrappers, grass cuttings, shrubbery and tree pruning's, weeds
and garden waste, leaves, abandoned vehicles, residential furnishings,
household appliances, animal feces, garbage bags and all other discarded
materials.
3.20.
"Sidewalk" means the same as defined in the Traffic Safety Act.
3.21.
"Violation Tag" means a ticket or similar document issued by a Peace
Officer pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
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3.22.
"Violation Ticket" means a ticket issued by a Peace Officer in accordance
with the Provincial Offences Procedures Act.
PART 2 - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
DEFINITIONS
4.
In this part,
4.1. "Agriculture" means a use where agricultural activities occur such as cultivating
soil, producing crops and raising livestock or poultry, and in varying degrees the
preparation and marketing of the resulting products. Not including Cannabis
Processing.
4.2. "Building Material" means any construction material which may result from the
construction, renovation or demolition of any structures and includes, but is not
limited to wood, gypsum, board, vinyl siding, metal, brick, packing material and
containers of construction material, gravel, concrete and asphalt and any earth,
rocks and vegetation displaced during such construction, renovation, or
demolition of any structure.
4.3. "Construction Equipment" includes but is not limited to a riveting machine,
concrete mixer, gravel crusher, gravel hauler, steam shovel, dragline, backhoe,
air or steam compressor, jackhammer, pneumatic drill, tractor other than a
tractor used in a farming operation, bulldozer, front-end loader, motor scraper,
motor grader or any other tool, device, or machine of a noisy nature.
4.4. "Nuisance" means that due to its condition, is detrimental to the use and
enjoyment of others, or may not be pleasing to the sight.
4.5. "Reasonable State of Repair" means the condition of being:
4.5.1.
Structurally sound;
4.5.2.
Free from damage;
4.5.3.
Free from rot or other deterioration;
4.5.4.
Protected by paint preservative or other weather resistant material;
and
4.5.5.
Safe for its intended use.
4.6. "Structure" means but is not limited to a building (including a dwelling, garage,
play structure, shed, greenhouse and includes anything constructed or placed
on, in, or over or under land), fence, sign, retaining wall, scaffolding, portable
shack, or other similar types of construction.
VEGETATION
5.
The owner or occupant of a property shall:
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5.1. Ensure all grass or other similar vegetation does not exceed 15 cm (6") in height
on the property or adjacent boulevards, including lanes or alleys at the side or
rear of the property;
5.1.1.
Notwithstanding the above section, this does not apply to areas that
are zoned under the Land Use Bylaw as Urban Reserve District, or Residential
- Acreage, actively being used for agricultural purposes. (S.2.2, Bylaw 2026-02-P,
February 18, 2026)
5.2. Ensure any grass or other similar vegetation that encroaches onto a public
sidewalk is removed;
5.3. Destroy or control any prohibited or noxious weed pursuant to the Weed Control
Act, or regulations, or carry out other measures as prescribed by a Peace Officer
or Weed Inspector pursuant to the Weed Control Act;
(S.2.1, Bylaw 2023-01-P, July 26, 2023)
5.4. Remove and or replace any grass, shrubs, vegetation, or trees that are dead or
diseased;
5.5. Remove or prune any trees or shrubs that due to a deterioration or condition
could cause a public safety hazard, including interfering with lines, poles,
conduits, signs, pipes, sewers, fire hydrants, or other works of the Municipality
on their property;
5.6. Remove or prune any shrub or tree which is or could be a nuisance to any
person using a publicly owned or maintained sidewalk or street;
5.7. Remove or prune any shrub or tree which overhang the highway or sidewalk so
that no branches or other organic material encroach within two metres above the
highway or sidewalk;
5.8. Not plant or grow any tree, shrub or vegetation that interferes or could
reasonably interfere with an intersection or traffic flow adjacent to the property;
5.9. Not remove or prune trees or shrubs that are the responsibility of the
municipality;
6. No person shall plant trees or shrubs on boulevards or other municipal property.
6.1. At the sole cost of the person, Drayton Valley may remove any unauthorized
trees or shrubs, or require the person to undertake their removal.
SNOW, ICE, DIRT AND DEBRIS
7.
The owner or occupant of a property shall:
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7.1. Maintain any sidewalk adjacent to the property they own or occupy clear of all
snow, ice, dirt, weeds, leaves and other obstructions within 48 hours of the time
that such snow, ice, dirt, weeds, leaves, or other obstruction was deposited.
7.2. Maintain any roof or awning that extends over a highway or sidewalk free of
snow and ice.
7.3. Prevent any obstacles or obstructions, such as electrical extensions cords from
extending across sidewalks unless mitigation steps satisfactory to the peace
officer are taken to limit the hazard or danger to the public.
8. No person, owner or occupant of a property shall:
8.1. Remove snow, ice, dirt, weeds, leaves, rocks and other obstructions from a
sidewalk or their property and cause the snow, ice, dirt, weeds, leaves, rocks,
and other obstructions to be placed upon any portion of the highway, municipal
property, property the town maintains (including ditches), or other property, other
than their own.
8.2. Snow and ice from sidewalks may be placed upon a highway or boulevard
should there be no other options available.
9.
Sections 7.1 and 8 do not apply to properties owned and operated by the Town
of Drayton Valley.
STRUCTURES
10. The owner or occupant of a property shall ensure structures and their structural
membrane are maintained in a Reasonable State of Repair. This includes, but is not
limited to:
10.1.
Foundations and foundation walls;
10.2.
Exterior walls and their components including finishing material and paint;
10.3.
Roofs and façade;
10.4.
Windows, including frames, shutters and awnings;
10.5.
Doors, including frames and awnings;
10.6.
Eaves or other building materials'
10.7.
Exterior stairs, landings, porches, balconies, patios, signage, play
structures, decks, and other similar structures;
10.8.
Finishings, including paint;
10.9.
Skirting.
11. The owner or occupant of a property shall ensure fences are maintained in a
Reasonable State of Repair.
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12. If a structure normally intended for human habitation is unoccupied, then any
door or window opening in the structure may be covered by the owner with a solid
piece of material but only if the material is:
12.1.
Installed from the exterior and fitted within the frame of the opening in a
watertight manner;
12.2.
If thickness sufficient to prevent unauthorized entry into the structure; and
12.3.
The same or similar in colour to the rest of the structure.
13. The owner of an unoccupied building must keep it reasonably secure against
unauthorized entry or occupation, vandalism, or other intentional damage.
14. The owner or occupant of a structure that has been deemed unfit for human
habitation by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services, or deemed an unsafe
condition by a Safety Codes Officer, and any owner of lands on which such structure is
located, must ensure that the structure either be fully repaired so that it is fit for human
habitation as determined by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services, or
deemed safe by a Safety Codes Officer, or demolished and all material removed and
properly disposed of, within 180 days from the date the structure was deemed unfit
by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services or unsafe by a Safety Codes
Officer.
(S.2.1, Bylaw 2023-02-P, February 7, 2024) (S.2.3, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
(S.2.4, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
14.1.1.
Should any extensions be requested under section 14, council will
be the only authorized body to grant an extension by resolution in council.
(S.2.5, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
CONSTRUCTION ON PROPERTY
15. The owner or occupant of a property under construction, shall:
15.1.
Ensure that the property has a waste container throughout the duration of
the construction that is placed on the property;
15.2.
Ensure all waste building materials or debris are fully contained and
secured in the waste container;
15.3.
Ensure the waste container is not placed or stored on the street or
sidewalk;
15.4.
Ensure all building materials that are on the property are stacked or stored
in an orderly manner;
15.5.
Ensure all building materials are not placed or stored on the street,
sidewalk, or any premises or property owned by the municipality or the
landowner without written permission to do so;
15.6.
Ensure no excavation occurs on the property unless the said excavation is
properly secured by fencing or otherwise permitted pursuant to Drayton Valley's
Land Use Bylaw.
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GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
16. The owner or occupant of a property, shall:
16.1.
Not allow the property to be a nuisance;
16.2.
Not engage in any activity that results in the production of offensive
odours, excessive dust or heavy smoke, or similar condition which represents a
nuisance to others in the area;
16.3.
Ensure that graffiti placed on their property is removed, painted over, or
otherwise permanently blocked from the public view, within 72 hours of it being
deposited, weather permitting;
16.4.
Not have a refrigerator, freezer, or other similar appliance outside of a
building unless it is on the rear of the property in working condition and effective
measures have been taken to prevent the free opening and closing of the
appliances;
16.5.
Ensure there is no standing or stagnant water;
16.6.
Ensure no excavation occurs on the property unless the said excavation is
properly secured by fencing or otherwise permitted pursuant to Drayton Valley's
Land Use Bylaw;
16.7.
Not allow an open composting pile on the premises, located within three
metres of an adjacent dwelling house, measured from the nearest part of the
open composting pile to the nearest part of the adjacent dwelling house;
16.8.
Not place or allow to be placed any cat feces, dog feces, animal parts or
animal meat on a composting pile or in a composting container on the property;
16.9.
Ensure that motor vehicle fluids, oils, gasoline products and other
hazardous materials are properly stored and disposed of and not swept or
washed onto the highway, sidewalk, or storm sewers.
16.10.
Ensure that the civic address assigned under applicable bylaws or policies
of the Town are clearly displayed on all house and business premises and
applies during construction and after completion. (S.2.6, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18,
2026)
Refuse and Materials
17. The owner or occupant of a property, shall:
17.1.
Not allow any accumulation of refuse on the property;
17.2.
Not allow the accumulation of anything that creates unpleasant odours;
17.3.
Ensure loose refuse or debris are collected and contained on the property
so that they do not escape onto adjacent properties;
17.4.
Not allow the accumulation of hazardous materials;
17.5.
Not have an open or exposed storage on the property of any industrial
fluid, including engine oil, brake fluid or anti-freeze;
17.6.
Not allow the accumulation of machine or automotive parts or
miscellaneous pieces of equipment unless an approved business licence has
been issued for the property.
Pests and Animals
18. The owner or occupant of a property, shall:
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18.1.
Not allow any pests as defined in the Agricultural Pests Act and
Agricultural Pest Regulation on their property;
18.2.
Not allow the accumulation of any material likely to attract animals, pests,
or wildlife, excluding birdseed;
18.3.
Not allow the accumulation of animal remains or parts of animal remains.
Water and Eavestroughs
19. The owner or occupant of a property, shall:
19.1.
Not allow the flow of water from a hose or similar device on the property to
be directed towards an adjacent property if it is likely that the water from the
hose or similar device will enter the adjacent property;
19.2.
Direct any rainwater downspouts or eavestroughs on the property toward
the front or rear of the property or a side yard which does not abut another
property;
19.3.
Not allow the flow of water from a hose or similar device, downspout, or
eavestrough to be directed over/onto a public sidewalk or highway;
19.4.
Not allow sump pumps to extend on the property more than reasonably
practicable to allow for drainage away from the structure to occur;
19.4.1.
Sump pumps shall not be extended to the property line to allow for
drainage onto an adjacent property or onto a public sidewalk or highway;
19.5.
Obey all water use instructions from the municipality.
PART 3 - VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
DEFINITIONS
20. In this part;
20.1.
"Hard-surfaced area" means an area normally intended for parking
vehicles or trailers on private property, such as a driveway, often connecting a
house or garage with a public road and must be constructed of asphalt,
concrete, gravel, or similar material. This does not include cement blocks, or
similar.
20.2.
"Junked Vehicle" means a vehicle that:
20.2.1.
Is in a wrecked, partly wrecked, dismantled, partly dismantled,
inoperative, or abandoned condition, or is determined too not be roadworthy.
General
21. The owner or occupant of a property shall not:
21.1.
Have more than one junked vehicle on any part of a property;
21.1.1.1. This does not apply to:
21.1.1.1.1.
Junked vehicles located on a property that has a valid
business development permit or business licence for purposes
related to the repair or storage of vehicle(s), or
21.1.2.
Junked vehicles that are located wholly in an enclosed structure
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21.2.
Allow an accumulation of vehicle parts or equipment;
21.3.
Allow a recreation vehicle to extend onto the roadway or over a sidewalk
including the use of slide outs;
21.4.
Park any motor vehicles, recreation vehicles or such other vehicles and
trailers which are similar to the foregoing, unless the vehicles or trailers are
located wholly within a hard-surfaced parking area;
21.5.
Keep on residential property, any heavy vehicle of a gross vehicle weight
(GVW) in excess of 7,500kg (16,500 lbs) for longer than is reasonably
necessary to load or unload the vehicle.
22. The owner or occupant of a property that is a salvage yard, auto wrecker or other
similar businesses, which by their nature, appear to be a nuisance, shall ensure the
property is obscured by approved screening from visibility by adjacent properties.
22.1.
No person shall park a vehicle or trailer on municipal parkland as defined
in section 37.1
(S.2.3, Bylaw 2023-01-P, July 26, 2023)
PART 4 - PUBLIC BEHAVIOUR
DEFINITIONS
23. In this part;
23.1.
"Indecent Act" means nakedness, sexual or lewd activity in public.
23.2.
"Litter" means to throw, place, dump, or deposit refuse on any private or
public land within the municipality.
23.3.
"Loiter" means to linger aimlessly or stand idly in or about a place or area.
23.4.
"Projectile" means any physical article capable of being launched or
propelled including but not limited to firearms, stones, rockets, golf balls and
arrows.
23.5.
"Public Facility" means any property owned, controlled, or maintained by
the municipality that is intended to be used by members of the public for
recreation and includes but is not limited to hockey arenas, curling rinks,
skateboard parks, museums or similar.
23.6.
"Public Nuisance" means an act or omission that obstructs, damages,
injures or inconveniences the rights of others.
23.7.
"Wildlife" means any non-domesticated animal, or an animal that is wild by
nature.
24. No person shall do the following:
24.1.
Litter;
24.2.
Loiter;
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24.3.
Cause a public nuisance;
24.4.
Create or apply graffiti;
24.5.
Participate or engage in a fight or other similar confrontation in a public
place;
24.6.
Urinate or defecate in public except in a facility designated and intended
for such use;
24.7.
Perform indecent acts in a public place;
24.8.
Deposit flyers, posters, pamphlets, or any other material containing printed
or written matter, whether advertising or not, on any motor vehicle, or at any
premises where there is clear indication that the materials are not wanted;
24.9.
Deposit or place, on a highway, public place, street furniture, or utility
device, any flyers, posters, pamphlets, or any other material printed or written
matter, whether advertising or not;
24.9.1.
A garage sale sign, or similar, shall not constitute a violation of this
subsection if it is posted on a boulevard or garage sale sign in accordance with
other municipal bylaws.
24.10.
Vandalize or damage any municipal property; including but not limited to;
any facilities, parks, bathrooms, vegetation, trees, or other property;
24.11.
Remove municipal property from its intended location;
24.12.
Place, pile, or store any material or equipment on municipal property;
24.13.
Place, pile, or store any material or equipment on another person's
property without proper permission;
24.14.
Damage or destroy any wildlife habitat on public property;
24.15.
Feed, attempt to feed, or permit the feeding of, either directly or indirectly,
any deer, moose, coyote, fox, or skunk;
24.16.
Scavenge from or disturb any material, bag, or box in or at a charity
collection site, whether or not that material, bag, or box is contained in a
receptacle or resting upon the ground;
24.17.
Disobey a directive sign placed at a public facility;
24.18.
Disobey a directive sign placed at a campground owned by the
municipality;
24.19.
Obstruct the free use or enjoyment of a person using a public facility;
24.20.
Obstruct, hinder, or interfere with a peace officer in the exercise or
performance of the Peace Officer's duties.
24.21.
Falsely advertise as being an active participant of the Town's Trespassing
Agent Program. (S.2.7, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
24.22.
Scavenge or dumpster dive in any residential or commercial waste
container or recycling container. (S.2.8, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
Projectiles
25. No person shall do the following:
25.1.
Cause or permit a projectile, or act in any other way, in a public place that
is reasonably likely to cause injury to another person or damage property;
25.2.
Cause or permit a projectile, or act in any other way, on private property,
unless a facility on the property is designed for its purpose.
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Enjoyment of Property
26. No person, owner, or occupant, shall do the following:
26.1.
Cause a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) or Security Camera System or
other similar video surveillance or recording device, to livestream, film, or record
inside another person's dwelling or otherwise impede or interfere with another's
property.
26.2.
Point or shine direct lighting into the living or sleeping areas of another
person's dwelling house;
26.2.1.
A light shall not constitute a violation of this subsection if the
person, owner, or occupant of the property shields the light from pointing or
shining directly at the living or sleeping areas of the adjacent dwelling house.
PART 5 - OVERNIGHT SHELTER
DEFINITIONS
27. In this part:
27.1.
"Accessory Building" means a building separate and subordinate to the
main building, the use of which is incidental to that main building, and is located
on the same lot, including but is not limited to: garages, carports, sheds, and
storage buildings;
27.2.
"Overnight Shelter" means a structure, improvement, or overhead shelter,
including a tent, lean-to, or other form of shelter constructed from a tarpaulin,
plastic, cardboard, brush, logs, branches, or other rigid or non-rigid materials
which is intended to provide temporary human habitation, shelter, or housing,
overnight;
27.3.
"Residential District" means a district described as such in the
municipalities Land Use Bylaw;
General
28. No person shall place or use an overnight shelter, except in the following areas:
28.1.
An area designated a campground by the municipality;
28.2.
An area designated for overnight shelters by the municipality;
28.3.
An area designated as a Residential District, if the overnight shelter is in a
backyard or side yard, if the yard is fenced;
28.3.1.
This section only applies for a period not longer than seven
cumulative days within one calendar year.
29. No person, owner, or occupant shall use or permit the use an accessory building
for human habitation or as a residence;
30. No person, owner, or occupant shall use or permit the use of recreational
vehicles for human habitation or as a residence for a period longer than seven
cumulative days within one calendar year, unless in an area designated a campground
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by the municipality.
PART 6 - NOISE
DEFINITIONS
31. In this part;
31.1.
"Commercial District" means a district described as such in the
municipalities Land Use Bylaw;
31.2.
"Industrial District" means a district described as such in the municipalities
Land Use Bylaw;
31.3.
"Operator" means a person who is driving or operating a vehicle or
equipment;
31.4.
"Quiet Hours" means the time after 11:00pm and before 07:00am the
following day, seven days a week;
31.5.
"Residential District" means a district described as such in the
municipalities Land Use Bylaw.
General
32. No person, owner, or occupant shall make, continue, cause, or permit to be
made or continue any unreasonably loud, raucous, or unusual sound or vibration
which annoys, disturbs, injures, endangers, or detracts from the comfort, repose,
health, peace, or safety of any other person of ordinary sensitivity.
32.1.
Factors for determining if a sound is unreasonably loud, raucous, or
unusual may include the following:
32.1.1.
Proximity of the sound to sleeping facilities or accommodations,
whether residential or commercial;
32.1.2.
The time of day or night the sound occurs;
32.1.3.
The duration and volume of the sound; and
32.1.4.
Whether the sound is recurrent, intermittent, or constant.
33. No person shall carry on, or permit to be carried on, in a Residential District
during quiet hours, any construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work such that
sounds produced therefrom, including those produced by hammering, sawing, drilling
and the use of any power tools or construction equipment, may be heard beyond the
property line or boundary of the site upon which the activity is being carried out.
34. No person shall operate or permit to be operated during quiet hours, any power
lawn equipment, power garden maintenance equipment, or power snow-clearing
equipment.
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Industrial Noise
35. No person, owner or occupant in an industrial area shall cause or permit
excessive noise;
35.1.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this part, and whether the noise
resulting therefrom may be heard in an adjoining area which is designated other
than as an industrial district, nothing in this part shall prevent the operation or
carrying on of an industrial activity at any time during the day or night in an
industrial district where the activity is one which:
35.1.1.
Is permitted use in the district in which it is carried on or is a
discretionary use for which the required permission has been obtained;
35.1.2.
Is a non-conforming use as the same as defined in the Land Use
Bylaw for the district in which the use is being carried on; or
35.1.3.
In the operation or carrying on of an industrial activity in a district
which would be curtailed or restricted, the person operating or carrying on that
industrial activity shall make no more noise than is necessary in the normal
method of performing or carrying on of that activity.
Specific Exemptions
36. The restrictions in Part 6 of this Bylaw, do not apply to:
36.1.
A person operating an emergency vehicle in the normal course of that
person's employment;
36.2.
A person acting in the normal course of that person's employment, or
contract, as an employee or agent, of the municipality;
36.3.
The normal operation of a bell or buzzer of a school building or religious
establishment;
36.4.
A person engaged in snow removal or street sweeping in Commercial
Districts or Industrial Districts as defined in the Land Use Bylaw; and
36.5.
Permitted fireworks or outdoor concerts/events.
PART 7 - PARKLAND
DEFINITIONS
37. In this part;
37.1.
"Parkland" means any property, whether developed or not, owned,
controlled, or maintained by the municipality that is:
37.1.1.
Intended to be used by members of the public for recreation and
general enjoyment including the trail system and pathways;
37.1.2.
Preserved as a natural area;
37.1.3.
Zoned or designated as a park/playground; or
37.1.4.
Designated as a municipal reserve, environmental reserve, school
reserve, or a public utility lot pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
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37.2.
"Storm Water Pond" means an area designated to temporarily store
excess flow in a drainage system.
38. No person shall do the following, in a parkland:
38.1.
Obstruct the free use or enjoyment of a person using the parkland;
38.2.
Disobey a directive sign placed for the use of parkland or storm water
ponds;
38.3.
Enter, be in, or leave a motor vehicle or trailer in any parkland between
the hours of 11:00pm and 05:00am; or at any time when an area of parkland is
closed.
(S.2.2, Bylaw 2023-01-P, July 26, 2023)
38.3.1.
The CAO or Council may temporarily close an area of parkland to
public use, including for Town sanctioned events, and where so ordered, a
sign shall be posted to that effect.
38.3.2.
No person shall be in violation of this section if they are attending a
function or event approved by the CAO, or, are using the highway or sidewalk
as a thoroughfare to access a location outside of a park.
38.4.
Offer for sale, make available, or sell any goods or service in any
parkland.
PART 8 - FALSE ALARMS
DEFINITIONS
39. In this part;
39.1.
"False Alarm" means any notification to any emergency service, including
but not limited to the fire service, the ambulance service, the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police, community peace officers, bylaw enforcement officers,
emergency dispatch services, and any other law enforcement services,
respecting the existence of a condition, circumstance or event containing an
imminent danger to persons or property, where no such condition, circumstance
or event exists.
GENERAL
40. No person, owner or occupant shall cause or allow the issuing of a false alarm
due to or resulting from faulty, damaged, malfunctioning alarm equipment, or a private
alarm company.
41. No person, owner or occupant shall, by the use of alarm equipment or by any
other means of notification, make or cause to be made any false alarms.
PART 9 - PERMITS
42. A person may make written application to the CAO, or designate, and pay any
prescribed fees, for a permit allowing for activities that would otherwise violate part 2
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through 8 of this Bylaw. An application for a permit does not necessarily mean that a
permit will be issued. There may be further policies or procedures in place restricting
the issuance of permits under this bylaw.
43. A person to whom a permit has been issued pursuant to this bylaw, and any
person carrying out an activity otherwise regulated, restricted, or prohibited by this
bylaw pursuant to such permit, shall comply with any terms or conditions forming part
of the permit.
44. A person shall not make or provide any false or misleading statements or
information to obtain a permit pursuant to this bylaw.
45. If any terms or conditions of a permit issued pursuant to this bylaw is
contravened or if a false or misleading statement or information was provided to obtain
the permit, the permit may immediately be suspended or revoked.
46. The onus of proving a permit has been issued in relation to any activity otherwise
regulated, restricted, or permitted by this bylaw is on the person alleging the exitance
of such a permit on a balance of probabilities. If a permit was issued, the permit must
be produced upon demand of a Peace Officer by any person that is acting under the
permit.
47. Any written application pursuant to this section, must be made within the timeline
set and be in a form approved by the CAO.
PART 10 - POWERS OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
48. The CAO may:
48.1.
Delegate any powers, duties, or functions contained in this bylaw to any
employee of the municipality, including the option to further delegate those
powers, duties, or functions;
48.2.
Establish investigation and enforcement procedures with respect to
property and such procedures may differ depending on the type of property in
question;
48.3.
Establish forms for the purpose of this bylaw;
48.4.
Issue permits with such terms and conditions as are deemed appropriate
in accordance with the bylaw;
48.5.
Establish the criteria to be met for a permit to be issued pursuant to this
bylaw;
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48.6.
Cause the expenses and costs incurred by the municipality associated in
the enforcement of this bylaw and orders to be collected as a civil debt or added
to the tax roll for the property pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
48.7.
Authorize a designated officer for the Town to make changes without
materially affecting the bylaw in principle or substance, to correct clerical errors,
technical, grammatical or typographical errors in this bylaw. (S.2.9, Bylaw 2026-02-P,
February 18, 2026)
48.8.
Authorize the consolidation of the Community Standards Bylaw 2022/06/P
and all amendments thereto, in accordance with section 69 of the Municipal
Government Act. (S.2.10, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
PART 11 - POWERS OF PEACE OFFICERS
49. Without restricting any other power, duty or function granted by this bylaw, a
Peace Officer may:
49.1.
Carry out any inspection to determine compliance with this bylaw,
including entering onto any premises or property after giving reasonable notice
to the owner or occupant of the premises or property to be inspected;
49.2.
Take any steps to carry out any actions required to enforce this bylaw;
49.3.
Take any steps or carry out any actions required to remedy a
contravention of this bylaw;
49.4.
Authorize another town employee or a 3rd party to remedy a contravention
of this bylaw;
49.5.
Issue warnings, violation tags, violation tickets, or use other measures as
are appropriate, given the circumstances of the person involved.
PART 12 - PENALTIES, VIOLATION TAGS AND VIOLATION TICKETS
PENALTIES
50. Any person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an offence
and is liable upon summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 and in default
of payment of any fine imposed, to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
51. Any person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an offence
and liable to a minimum penalty as set out in Schedule "A".
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52. The levying and payment of any fine or the imprisonment for any period provided
in this Bylaw shall not relieve a person from the necessity of paying any fees, charges,
or costs from which said person is liable in accordance with this bylaw or pursuant to
the Municipal Government Act.
53. Where a contravention of this bylaw is of continuing nature, each day or offence
of such contravention continues shall constitute a new and separate offence, and a
violation tag or violation ticket may be issued for each day such offence continues.
VIOLATION TAGS AND VIOLATION TICKETS
54. A peace officer may issue a violation tag to any person whom the peace officer
has reasonable and probable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this
bylaw.
54.1.
Notwithstanding the above section, a peace officer may immediately issue
a violation ticket without issuing a violation tag.
55. If a violation tag is issued and not paid within the prescribed time, the peace
officer may withdraw the violation tag and issue a violation ticket.
56. A peace officer may issue a violation ticket to any person whom the peace officer
has reasonable and probably grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this
bylaw. The peace officer must serve upon such person a violation ticket in the form
and manner as prescribed by the provisions of the Provincial Offences Procedures
Act.
57. A peace officer is hereby authorized and empowered to immediately issue a
Violation Tag or Violation Ticket to any person to whom the peace officer has
reasonable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this bylaw.
PART 13 - ORDERS BY PEACE OFFICER, RIGHT TO REMEDY, AND SERVICE OF
NOTICE,
ORDERS
58. Where a property or premises is found to be in violation of any provisions of this
bylaw, a peace officer may, in accordance with this bylaw and or section 545 and 546
of the Municipal Government Act, issue a written order to the owner of the property or
premises to remedy the condition on the property or premises which violates this
bylaw. Nothing in this bylaw prohibits the Peace Officer or the Municipality from
applying for a King's Bench Order. (S.2.11, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
59. A written order issued by a Peace Officer may:
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59.1.
Direct a person to stop doing something, or to change the way in which
the person is doing it;
59.2.
Direct a person to take any action or measures necessary to remedy the
contravention of the enactment of bylaw, including the removal or demolition of a
structure that has been erected, placed or is in contravention of this bylaw, and,
if necessary, to prevent a re-occurrence of this contravention;
59.3.
State a date and time which the person must comply with the order;
59.4.
State that if the person does not comply with the directions within a
specified time, the municipality will take the action or measures necessary at the
expense of the person;
59.5.
Require the owner of a structure in disrepair to eliminate the danger to
public safety, which may include in the manner specified, or remove and
demolish the structure and level the site;
59.6.
Require the owner of the premises or property that contains an excavation
or hole to eliminate the danger to public safety, which may include in the manner
specified, or fill in the excavation or hole and level the site;
59.7.
Require the owner of the premise or property to relocate or remove any
vehicles, including recreational vehicles and junked vehicles, which do not
comply with this bylaw;
59.8.
Require the owner of the premises or property to improve the condition of
the premises or property, which may include in the manner specified, or if the
premises or property is a structure, to remove or demolish the structure and
level the site; and/or;
59.9.
Require the owner of the premises or property to remove graffiti to
improve the appearance of the premises or property.
60. The peace officer shall give reasonable notice from the date of the notice being
issued for compliance with the notice. During this period for compliance, a person may
appeal the notice pursuant to Part 14 of this bylaw. The appeal process is not
available for sections 5.1, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, and 16.3. (S.2.12, Bylaw
2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
61. Any owner that fails to comply with a written order made under this bylaw, is
guilty of an offence.
62. The municipality may register a Caveat pursuant to the Land Titles Act and the
Municipal Government Act in respect to any order issued under this bylaw, against the
Certificate of Title for the property that is subject of the Order;
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63. If a Caveat is registered pursuant to this bylaw, the municipality must discharge
the Caveat when the Order has been complied with, or when the municipality has
performed the actions necessary to remedy the contravention as stated in the Order.
RIGHT TO REMEDY
64. The municipality may take whatever action or measures necessary to deal with a
property that is not in compliance with this bylaw if:
64.1.
The municipality has issued a written Order under this bylaw;
64.2.
The person to whom the Order is directed has not complied with the Order
within the time specified;
64.3.
The review period respecting the Order has passed, if applicable, or if a
review has been made by Council, the review has been decided and it allows
the municipality to take the action or measure. (S.2.13, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18,
2026)
64.4.
The expenses and costs of an action or measure taken by the
Municipality, including any storage or disposal costs, are an amount owing to the
municipality by the person who was required to do something pursuant to the
order. The expenses and costs may be added to the tax roll of the parcel of land
affected by the order.
SERVICE OF NOTICE
65. A notice by a peace officer shall be deemed to be sufficiently served if the notice:
65.1.
Was served personally on the individual or corporation named in the
order;
65.2.
Was mailed to the last known address of the registered owner of the
premises or property, or to the person concerned, in accordance with the
Interpretations Act;
65.3.
Was left with a person apparently over the age of 18 years at the place of
abode of the person to whom the notice is addressed;
65.4.
Was posted in a conspicuous place on the premises or property referred
to on the order; or
65.5.
Was emailed to the personal e-mail of the individual named on the order, if
the individual has consented to receiving e-mail's from the municipality.
PART 14 - APPEALS
66. A person who receives a written notice/order to comply with a section pursuant to
this bylaw, may, by written notice, within 14 days of receiving the notice, request
council to review the order. The appeal process is not available for sections 5.1, 5.5,
5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, and 16.3. (S.2.14, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
67. After reviewing the order, Council may confirm, change, substitute or cancel the
order. The decision of council shall be provided for in writing and provided to the
appellant.
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68. This subsection does not apply to violation tags or violation tickets written by a
peace officer.
69. If a person considers themselves aggrieved by a decision under Part 14, they
may appeal the decision to the Court of King's Bench, pursuant to section 548 of the
Municipal Government Act. (S.2.15, Bylaw 2026-02-P, February 18, 2026)
PART 15 - INTERPRETATION
70. Words used in the singular include the plural and vice-versa.
71. When a word is used in the masculine or feminine it will refer to either gender.
72. Words used in the present tense include the other tenses and derivative forms.
73. A second and subsequent offence means more than one offence of the same
nature by a person, owner, or occupant, within one year after the first offence violation
was issued.
PART 16 - SEVERABILITY
74. If any provision of this Bylaw is held be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, that decision will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of the
Bylaw.
AND THAT this Bylaw shall rescind the following Bylaws:
a. Community Standards Bylaw (2015/08/P)
b. False Alarms Bylaw (2015/09/P)
c. Firearm Control Bylaw (92-20)
d. Noise Bylaw (2013/16/P)
e. Parks and Public Facilities Bylaw (2014/14/E)
f. Temporary Shelter Bylaw (2019/06/P)
of the Town of Drayton Valley and shall have force and come into effect from and after
the date of third reading thereof.
Read a first time this 25th day of May, 2022, A. D.
Open House held this 15th day of June, 2022, A. D.
Read a second time this 29th day of June, 2022, A. D.
Read a third and final time this 29th day of June, 2022, A. D.
_ORIGINAL SIGNED____________
MAYOR
__ORIGINAL SIGNED___________
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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(NOTE: Consolidation made under Section 69 of the Municipal Government Act, and
printed under the CAO's authority.)
Bylaw 2022/06/P, passed by Council June 29, 2022,
Amendments:
Bylaw 2023/01/P, July 26, 2023
Bylaw 2023/02/P, February 7, 2024
Bylaw 2026/02/P February 18,2026
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Schedule "A"
Section Offence Description
1st
Offence
2nd
Offence
(within
one
year)
Vegetation
5.1
Vegetation exceeds allowable length
$250
$500
5.2
Fail to remove grass or similar vegetation that encroached
onto public sidewalk
$250
$500
5.3
Fail to destroy restricted or prohibited Weed
$250
$500
5.4
Fail to remove/replace grass/shrubs/vegetation/trees that
are dead/diseased
$250
$500
5.5
Fail to remove or prune trees that are a public safety
hazard
$250
$500
5.6
Fail to remove or prune shrubs or trees that are a
nuisance to person on sidewalk or street
$250
$500
5.7
Fail to remove or prune shrub or tree which overhand the
highway or sidewalk
$250
$500
5.8
Plant/grow a tree/shrub or vegetation that interferes with
intersection or flow of traffic
$250
$500
5.9
Remove or prune trees/shrubs that are the responsibility
of the municipality
$500
$1000
6.0
Plant trees/shrubs on boulevard or other municipal
property
$500
$1000
Snow, Ice, Dirt and Debris
7.1
Fail to maintain sidewalk of snow/ice/dirt/weeds/leaves
within 48 hours
$250
$500
7.2
Fail to maintain roof or awning free of snow/ice
$250
$500
7.3
Fail to prevent obstructions from extending across
sidewalk
$150
$300
8.1
Place snow/ice/dirt/weeds/leaves/rocks on highway/others
property
$250
$500
Structures
10
Fail to maintain structure in a reasonable state of repair
$250
$500
11
Fail to maintain fence in a reasonable state of repair
$250
$500
12
Cover doors/windows with improper material
$250
$500
13
Fail to keep unoccupied building reasonably secure
$250
$500
14
Structure deemed unfit for human habitation or unsafe not
repaired or demolished within prescribed time
$5000
N/A
Construction on Property
15.1
Fail to have waste container during construction
$250
$500
15.2
Fail to contain waste building materials/debris in waste
container
$250
$500
15.3
Place or store waste container on the street/sidewalk
$250
$500
15.4
Fail to stack or store building materials in orderly manner
$250
$500
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15.5
Place or store building materials on the street, sidewalk, or
other's property
$250
$500
15.6
Excavate on property during construction without securing
area with fencing
$250
$500
General Property Maintenance
16.1
Allow property to be a nuisance
$250
$500
16.2
Engage in activity that results in offensive odours,
excessive dust or smoke which is a nuisance
$250
$500
16.3
Fail to remove graffiti within specified time
$150
$300
16.4
Have appliance outside improperly
$250
$500
16.5
Have standing or stagnant water
$250
$500
16.6
Excavate on property without securing area with fencing
$250
$500
16.7
Compost pile in incorrect place
$250
$500
16.8
Place improper materials into compost
$250
$500
16.9
Vehicle fluids improperly stored or disposed of
$250
$500
16.10
Not display civic address as required
$250
$500
17.1
Allow an accumulation of refuse
$250
$500
17.2
Allow an accumulation of anything that causes unpleasant
odours
$250
$500
17.3
Fail to collect and contain loose refuse and debris
$250
$500
17.4
Allow an accumulation of hazardous materials
$250
$500
17.5
Have an open or exposed storage of industrial fluids
$250
$500
17.6
Allow an accumulation of machine parts or pieces
$250
$500
18.1
Allow pest on property
$250
$500
18.2
Allow accumulation of material likely to attract
animals/pests/wildlife
$250
$500
18.3
Allow accumulation of animal remains or parts
$250
$500
19.1
Direct water to adjacent property
$150
$300
19.2
Direct downspouts or eavestroughs to improper location -
another property
$150
$300
19.3
Direct downspouts or eavestroughs to improper location -
sidewalk/highway
$150
$300
19.4
Direct/allow sump pumps to improper location
$150
$300
19.5
Fail to obey water use instructions from the municipality
$1000
$2500
Vehicles and Trailers
21.1
Have more than one junked vehicle
$250
$500
21.2
Allow an accumulation of vehicle parts or equipment
$250
$500
21.3
Allow recreation vehicle to extend over road or sidewalk
$250
$500
21.4
Fail to park vehicle/trailer on hard surface area
$250
$500
21.5
Keep heavy vehicle on residential property
$250
$500
22
Salvage yard/auto wrecker that appear to be a nuisance,
fail to obscure property by approved screening
$250
$500
22.1
Park vehicle/trailer on municipal parkland
$250
$500
Public Behavior
24.1
Litter
$250
$500
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24.2
Loiter
$150
$300
24.3
Cause a public nuisance
$250
$500
24.4
Create or apply graffiti
$500
$750
24.5
Fight in public
$500
$750
24.6
Urinate or defecate in public
$250
$500
24.7
Indecent acts in public
$250
$500
24.8
Deposit flyers/posters/pamphlets on a motor vehicle or on
a premises where it is clearly indicated they are not
wanted
$150
$300
24.9
Deposit or place flyers/posters/pamphlets on
highway/public place/street furniture
$150
$300
24.10
Vandalize or damage municipal property
$1000
$2500
24.11
Remove municipal property from intended location
$250
$500
24.12
Place/pile/store material or equipment on municipal
property
$250
$500
24.13
Place/pile/store material or equipment on private property
$250
$500
24.14
Damage or destroy wildlife habitat on public property
$500
$750
24.15
Feed/Attempt to feed deer/moose/coyote/fox/skunk
$250
$500
24.16
Scavenge/disturb materials at charity collection site
$150
$300
24.17
Disobey directive sign placed at a public facility
$250
$500
24.18
Disobey directive sign placed at a municipal campground
$250
$500
24.19
Obstruct the free use/enjoyment of a person using a public
facility
$250
$500
24.20
Obstruct/hinder/interfere with a peace officer in the
performance of their duties
$1000
$2500
24.21
Falsely advertise as part of the Trespassing Agent
Program
$250
$500
24.22
Scavenge in waste or recycling container
$250
$500
25.1
Cause/permit projectile in public place
$250
$500
25.2
Cause/permit projectile on private property
$250
$500
26.1
CCTV livestream/film/record inside another person's
dwelling or impede/interfere with their property
$250
$500
26.2
Point/shine direct light into the living/sleeping areas of
another's dwelling
$250
$500
Overnight Shelter
28
Place/use overnight shelter where prohibited
$250
$500
29
Use/permit use of accessory building for human habitation
or as a residence
$250
$500
30
Use/permit use of recreational vehicle for human
habitation or as a residence
$250
$500
Noise
32
Cause unreasonable noise
$250
$500
33
Cause unreasonable noise in residential district during
quiet hours
$250
$500
34
Operate power equipment in residential district during
$250
$500
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quiet hours
35
Cause excessive industrial noise
$500
$750
Parkland
38.1
Obstruct the free use/enjoyment of a person using
parkland
$250
$500
38.2
Disobey directive sign placed for the use in parkland or
storm water pond
$250
$500
38.3
Be in parkland during closed times
$250
$500
38.4
Sell goods or services in parkland
$250
$500
False Alarms
40
Cause or Allow alarm due to
faulty/damaged/malfunctioning alarm equipment/private
alarm company
$250
$500
41
Cause any false alarm
$500
$750
Permits
43
Fail to comply with permit
$250
$750
44
Make false/misleading statements when applying for a
permit
$250
$750
46
Fail to produce a permit to a Peace Officer on demand
$250
$250
Orders
61
Fail to comply with a written order
$500
$1000