Use of Open Spaces & Recreation Facilities Bylaw 22-12
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONSOLIDATION OF BYLAW 22-12
AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
BYLAW 22-12
A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF OKOTOKS IN
THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
TO REGULATE THE USE OF OPEN SPACES AND RECREATION FACILITIES
(As amended by Bylaws 29-20, 21-21 and 30-23)
WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of
Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26 and amendments thereto, Council may pass a Bylaw respecting
people, activities, and things in, on or near a public place or place that is open to the public
within the Town of Okotoks; and
WHEREAS Council deems it desirable to regulate the control, use and operation of
open spaces, recreation facilities and related structures;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Okotoks enacts as follows:
1.
SHORT TITLE
This Bylaw may be known as the "Open Spaces and Recreation Facilities Bylaw".
2.
DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
2.1
animal includes:
a) an animal that has been domesticated for agricultural use;
b) an animal that has been domesticated and kept as a pet.
2.2
bicycle means any device propelled by human power upon which any person may
ride and is fitted with pedals intended to be capable of propelling that device
regardless of the number of wheels it may have.
2.3
business shall have the same meaning as defined in the Municipal Government Act.
2.4
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the person appointed to the position of the
chief administrative officer for the Town of Okotoks, within the meaning of the
Municipal Government Act. (Bylaw 29-20)
2.5
Community Standards Bylaw means the Town's Community Standards Bylaw, as
amended or replaced from time to time.
2.6
Council is the Mayor and Councillors of the Town of Okotoks duly elected pursuant
to the provisions of the Local Authorities Election Act. (Bylaw 29-20)
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(Subsection 2.7 deleted as per Bylaw 21-21)
2.7
directive signage means a sign approved by the CAO which identifies a rule,
regulation, route, service, or location and provides direction through written
description, address, and/or graphic or pictorial illustration.
(Bylaw 29-20)
2.8
Facility Rental Contract means a permit issued by the CAO, or a contract between
the applicant and the Town, for a license authorizing temporary use or occupation of
an open space or recreation facility by any person or for the purpose of a special
event or block party. (Bylaw 29-20)
2.9
Fur-bearing animal shall have the same meaning as defined in the Wildlife Act,
R.S.A. 2000, Chapter W-10 as amended or replaced from time to time, but for the
purpose of the Bylaw shall only include the following animals:
a) Bear;
b) Moose;
c) Coyotes;
d) Foxes;
e) All species of Elk (Wapiti);
f) Mule Deer; and
g) Whitetail Deer.
2.10
highway means "highway" as defined in the Traffic Safety Act but shall be
restricted to highways within the Town.
2.11
Land Use Bylaw means the Town's Land Use Bylaw, as amended or replaced
from time to time.
2.12
liquor means spirits, wine, beer or any other alcoholic beverage.
2.13
motor vehicle means "motor vehicle" as defined in the Traffic Safety Act.
2.14
natural area means open spaces (such as the Sheep River valley, escarpments,
ravines, storm water management ponds, and drainage channels) composed of non-
manicured vegetation that comes from both natural regeneration and intentional
plantings.
2.15
off-highway vehicle means "off-highway vehicle" as defined in the Traffic Safety
Act.
2.16
open space means an area, including vegetation and improvements located
therein, over which the Town exercises control; and so as not to restrict to
generality of the foregoing, includes:
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a) all Town land designated for public open space purposes or nature reserve
pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw and reserve land pursuant to the Municipal
Government Act and any predecessor or substantive parallel legislation;
b) Town owned lands designated for use as a public open space by resolution of
Council;
c) joint-use school grounds;
d) median strips, boulevards and traffic islands; and
e) an open space to be used for rest, recreation, exercise, pleasure,
amusement, and enjoyment which may include:
i. Playgrounds;
ii. Cemeteries;
iii.
Natural Areas;
iv. Sports Fields;
v. Pathways;
vi. Trails;
vii.
Open space roadways; and
viii.
Off-leash dog facility;
but excludes golf courses.
2.17
park means allowing a motor vehicle (whether occupied or not) to remain
stationary in one place except:
a) while actually engaged in loading or unloading passengers;
b) when complying with a direction given by a Peace Officer or traffic control
device.
2.18
pathway means a multi-purpose thoroughfare managed by the Town which is
improved by asphalt, concrete, brick, shale or other surface treatment whether or not
it is located in an open space, and includes any bridge or structure with which it is
contiguous.
2.19
Peace Officer means:
a) a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
b) a Community Peace Officer as appointed by the Solicitor General of Alberta;
c) a Bylaw Enforcement Officer as appointed by the Town to enforce bylaws of the
Town.
2.20
permitted leash means a "permitted leash" as defined by the Responsible Pet
Ownership Bylaw.
2.21
Person means any:
a) individual;
b) proprietorship;
c) corporation; or
d) society. (Bylaw 29-20)
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2.22
Provincial Offences Procedure Act means the Provincial Offences Procedure Act,
R.S.A. 2000, Chapter P-34 as amended or replaced from time to time.
2.23
recreation facility means a structure or building under the operation and
management of the Town including swimming pools, footbridges, cultural centres,
arenas, skateboard facilities, open spaces, outdoor ice surfaces, and athletic
fields.
2.24
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw means the Town's Responsible Pet
Ownership Bylaw, as amended or replaced from time to time.
2.25
roadway means that part of a highway intended for use by vehicular traffic.
2.26
skateboard facility means any facility designated as a skateboard facility by the
CAO. (Bylaw 29-20)
2.27
Town means the municipal corporation of the Town of Okotoks. (Bylaw 29-20)
2.28
trail means an established path within an open space which is not improved by
asphalt, concrete, brick, shale or other surface treatment, and includes any bridge
or structure with which it is contiguous.
2.29
Traffic Bylaw means the Town's Traffic Bylaw, as amended or replaced from
time to time.
2.30
Traffic Safety Act means the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter T-6 as
amended or replaced from time to time.
2.31
vegetation means all trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and grasses, or all ground cover
whether it is in its wild or natural state, or has been planted; except noxious or
prohibited weeds as defined in the Weed Control Regulation, Alta Reg 19/2010 as
amended or replaced from time to time.
2.32
violation tag means a notice or tag in a form as approved by the CAO, issued
by the Town, allowing a voluntary payment option of a fine established under
this Bylaw. (Bylaw 29-20)
2.33
violation ticket means a ticket issued pursuant to Part II of the Provincial
Offences Procedures Act, as amended and any regulations there to.
2.34
waste means anything that is discarded or abandoned.
2.35
wheeled conveyance means roller-skates, in-line-skates, roller skis, skateboards,
scooters, motorized 3 or 4 wheeled scooters designed for persons with infirmities,
motorized wheelchairs or other similar devices, but excludes bicycles and motor
vehicles.
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3.
HOURS
3.1
Open spaces, with the exception of the skateboard facility, Beatrice Wyndham
Park, Hughes Park sport court, and the Bob Anderson Courts at Wilson Park,
shall be closed to the public every day from 11:01 p.m. through to 5:00 a.m. the
following day, excepting for: (Bylaws 29-20 and 30-23)
a) persons travelling through open spaces on public pathways;
b) persons or groups holding an event under a Facility Rental Contract;
c) activities in the campground area of the Lions Campground.
3.2
The skateboard facility shall be closed to the public from 10:01 p.m. or dusk,
whichever comes first, through to 9:00 a.m. the following day.
3.3
Beatrice Wyndham Park shall be closed to the public from 10:01 p.m. through to
9:00 a.m. or sunrise, whichever comes first, the following day.
3.4
Hughes Park shall be closed to the public from 8:01 p.m. through to 9:00 a.m. the
following day. (Bylaw 30-23)
3.5
The Bob Anderson Courts at Wilson Park shall be closed to the public
a) from 8:01 p.m. through to 9:00 a.m. the following day on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday; and
b) from 5:01 p.m. through to 9:00 a.m. the following day on Sunday and Friday.
(Bylaw 30-23)
3.6
Notwithstanding subsections 3.1 to 3.4, the CAO may change the hours of access,
or close an open space or recreation facility or portions thereof, where in their
opinion there is a danger to the public or where such closure is reasonably
necessary for repairs or maintenance. (Bylaw 29-20)
4.
SIGNS
4.1
No person shall disobey directive signage within an open space or recreation
facility.
5.
DAMAGE
5.1
No Person shall damage, deface, destroy, mark, burn, move, remove or otherwise
interfere with a structure, fence, bench, fixture, improvement, sign, tree, vegetation,
soil, sand, gravel, wood or any other material or property located in an open space or
recreation facility.
5.2
No person shall climb onto, or over top of any fence, building or structure in an
open space or recreation facility.
6.
WASTE DEPOSIT
6.1
No person shall:
a) deposit waste of any nature or kind in an open space or recreation facility
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except in designated areas;
b) litter, as defined in the Community Standards Bylaw, Bylaw 19-10, as
amended or replaced from time to time;
c) dispose or dump yard waste (including grass clippings), household or
commercial refuse in any open space or recreation facility receptacle or in any
other area of an open space;
d) dump, drain or discharge onto any soils, or into any waters within any open
space or recreation facility; including pools, and bathing area, fountains or any
tributary, pond, lake, brook, stream, sewer or drain flowing into any waters, or
watercourses of any kind; any substance, liquid or solid, toxic or otherwise
which may have the effect of polluting the said watercourse(s).
7.
CONDUCT
7.1
No person shall engage in an activity in an open space or recreation facility
which does or may:
a) injure any other person using an open space or recreation facility;
b) damage an open space or recreation facility;
c) unduly interfere with the reasonable use of an open space or recreation
facility by any other person; or
d) use any building, structure or equipment for any purpose other than that for
which it is obviously intended.
7.2
No person in an open space or recreation facility shall, without written
authorization from the CAO: (Bylaw 29-20)
a) propel a golf ball in any manner;
b) engage in archery;
c) discharge firearms;
d) use a sling-shot;
e) engage in the shooting of a projectile of any nature propelled by a
compressed gas or mechanical means;
f) install, build, erect, place, remove or modify any amenity, utility, or pathway;
g) affix or attach any object to a tree, structure or in a recreation facility;
h) cut, irrigate, spray or apply a substance, including pesticides and fertilizers, to any
vegetation, or otherwise disturb or damage the vegetation;
i) leave, place, store, deposit or hoard anything;
j) build, erect or create a jump or ramp;
k) consume from or use glass containers in areas where possession of glass
containers is specifically prohibited, including in and around spray pads,
waterslides, swimming pools, beach areas, off-leash dog parks and
skateboard facilities;
l) enter or leave any open space or recreation facility except by designated
entrance ways or exits, or enter or attempt to enter any recreation facility,
area or building sealed, locked or otherwise restricted from public access;
m) operate an amplifying system;
n) organize or take part in any procession, drill, performance, ceremony or
concert;
o) discharge, or ignite any fireworks or other items of an explosive nature;
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p) plant, grow, place or modify any vegetation;
q) consume, serve or sell liquor unless authorized by the CAO and with the
appropriate license approval of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
(Bylaw 29-20)
7.3
No person shall engage in any form of ice hockey in a Town owned or operated ice
surface unless such person is wearing a safety helmet of the type approved by the
Canadian Standards Association.
8.
STORM WATER PONDS
8.1
No person shall enter, wade, swim or skate, in or upon a storm water pond
located within the Town. No person shall:
a) jump, dive, or otherwise propel themselves, from or off any amenity into a
storm water pond within the Town;
b) affix or secure themselves to any structure or amenity for the purposes of
water play in a storm water pond located within the Town.
8.2
No person shall launch a boat, canoe, kayak or similar craft, upon a storm water
pond located within the Town.
9.
CAMPING/SHELTER
9.1
No person shall camp or erect a tent or shelter of any kind in an open space
except in a designated campground.
(Section 10 deleted as per Bylaw 21-21)
10.
MOTOR VEHICLES
10.1
The CAO may authorize certain motor vehicles and off-highway vehicles to be
operated and parked in open spaces for the purposes of maintenance, public
security or special events. (Bylaw 29-20)
10.2
No person shall, without written authorization from the CAO: (Bylaw 29-20)
a) drive a motor vehicle, off-highway vehicle, horse drawn vehicle or ride a horse or
other animal in an open space, except along routes provided for that purpose;
b) park a motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle in an open space, except in an
area designated for such use;
c) operate a motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle in an open space in excess of 20
kilometers per hour or such lesser speed as otherwise posted unless a greater
speed limit is posted; or
d) allow any motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle of which he or she is the registered
owner to do any of the above.
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11.
FIRES
11.1
No person shall, without written authorization from the CAO: (Bylaw 29-20)
a) start or maintain a fire in an open space except in designated fire pits
provided for such use;
b) leave a fire unattended;
c) throw, place or leave upon the ground any burning material or substance.
12.
ANIMALS
12.1
No person shall permit an animal owned or controlled by them to be in an area
where directive signage prohibits the presence of animals, regardless of whether or
not such animal is at large, with the exception of animals that are specifically trained
and in use at the time for the purpose of facilitating the needs of a disabled
individual.
12.2
No person shall allow a dog in any open space unless that dog is on a permitted
leash, with the exception that legally licensed dogs may be off leash in an area
designated for that purpose if the dog:
a) is supervised by a competent person;
b) is within range of audible commands;
c) comes when it is called;
d) does not chase, bother, interfere or attack any persons, or fur-bearing animals.
12.3
When in a designated off leash area all persons must:
a) carry a permitted leash;
b) immediately remove an animal that shows aggression toward people or other
animals whether or not directed by a Peace Officer or the CAO.
(Bylaw 29-20)
12.4
All persons bringing animals into any open space are required to clean up any
defecation from their animal and dispose of it in the appropriate waste
receptacles.
12.5 No person shall touch or feed fur-bearing animals in an open space or entice fur-
bearing animals in an open space to approach, by holding out or setting out decoys or
any such devices, food stuffs or bait of any kind.
12.6 No person shall harass, worry, attempt to capture, capture, injure or kill any
wildlife in an open space unless that person is authorized to do so by the Town or
has authority to do so under the authority of the Wildlife Act.
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13.
SALE OF GOODS
13.1
No person shall, in an open space or recreation facility, unless such activity is
permitted and the CAO has first given written approval:
(Bylaw 29-20)
a) provide goods or services for sale;
b) carry on any business of any kind or nature whatsoever or solicit for any
business, trade or occupation;
c) place a sign or device of any kind advertising;
d) place or leave any goods or merchandise in order to display the same for
sale.
14.
PATHWAYS
14.1
A person operating a bicycle or wheeled conveyance on a pathway or trail shall:
a) yield the right of way to pedestrians;
b) use a bell or other audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian;
c) not exceed a speed of 20 kilometers per hour;
d) not operate in a reckless manner.
14.2
Unless otherwise authorized pursuant to this Bylaw, no person in a natural area
shall operate a bicycle or wheeled conveyance except on pathways and trails.
14.3
No person shall have access to an open space roadway, pathway or trail which is
closed, or where such use is prohibited.
14.4
No person using a pathway or trail shall travel at a rate of speed that is
unreasonable having regard to all the circumstances, including but not limited to:
a) the nature, condition and use of the pathway or trail;
b) any conditions, including weather, that may affect visibility;
c) the volume and type of traffic on the pathway or trail.
15.
PERMITS
15.1
No person shall use or occupy all or any portion of an open space or recreation
facility unless that person has obtained a facility rental contract excepting persons
utilizing areas designated in open spaces of facilities for individual or family use or
for small unorganized games and events.
15.2
No person shall interfere with the use of an area by other users or groups to
which exclusive use has been granted pursuant to a facility rental contract.
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16.
ADMINISTRATION
16.1
The CAO may, upon written request, issue a facility rental contract to a person. In
addition to authorizing the use or occupation of an open space or recreation facility,
this facility rental contract may include suspending or temporarily amending the
provisions of this Bylaw and the contract shall specify the dates, hours, and
conditions during which suspension or amendment may occur. The CAO is
authorized to: (Bylaw 29-20)
a) make regulations designating an open space or recreation facility or portion of an
open space or recreation facility as an area which may be licensed by a facility
rental contract to the exclusive use of a person or a group;
b) establish fees and application processes for facility rental contracts;
c) establish the conditions upon which exclusive use may be made of an area;
d) make regulations designating skateboard facility areas, camping areas and
designated footbridges;
e) establish admission fees and terms of use for open spaces or recreation
facilities;
f) approve and place directive signage within an open space or recreation
facility;
g) make regulations excluding open spaces or recreation facilities or portions
thereof from use by the public;
h) make regulations and impose conditions for the orderly use of an open space or
recreation facility, or a portion of an open space or recreation facility of activities
not otherwise prohibited by the Bylaw;
i) authorize any person to operate or park a motor vehicle or off-highway
vehicle in an open space as otherwise prohibited by this Bylaw;
j) following approval from the Fire Chief, authorize any person to start or
maintain a fire within a designated area of an open space.
16.2
This Bylaw does not apply to work carried on by the Town or its agents,
contractors, or employees, acting within the scope of their agency, contract or
employment as the case may be.
17.
PENALTIES
17.1
The CAO or a Peace Officer may evict or deny admission, or the right to gain entry
to an open space or recreation facility, or the right to any privilege associated with
the use or occupation of an open space or recreation facility, to any person if the
person: (Bylaw 29-20)
a) has attempted, impeded or interfered with the enjoyment of any person
attending an open space or recreation facility or participating in an activity or
performance;
b) is under the influence of liquor or other intoxicating substance;
c) has caused or permitted noise that annoys or disturbs the peace of any
person, with the use of audio or sound reproduction devices, amplification
devices, musical instruments, air horns, bugles, cymbals, bull horns or any
similar devices;
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d) has yelled, screamed or swore;
e) has breached or attempted to breach a provision of the Bylaw or the terms or
conditions of a contract or rule of conduct established by the CAO.
(Bylaw 29-20)
17.2
Whether or not a charge may be laid or conviction obtained in respect of same, any
person so removed shall have no right to demand or obtain refund of all or any
portion of any admission or fee for any facility rental contract. Any person so evicted
failing to leave may be ejected by a Peace Officer from the open space or recreation
facility.
17.3
Any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and
is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000)
Dollars and not less than One Hundred ($100) Dollars, imprisonment for a term not
exceeding six (6) months or both.
17.4
Where a Peace Officer believes that a person has contravened any provision of this
Bylaw, the Peace Officer may serve upon such person a violation ticket referencing
the section contravened in accordance with the provisions of the Provincial
Offences Procedure Act.
17.5
The levying and payment of any penalty, or the imprisonment for any period as
provided for in this Bylaw shall not relieve a person from the necessity of paying any
fees, charges or costs for which the person is liable under the provisions of this
Bylaw:
a) to repair damages to an open space, recreation facility, structure, fixture,
improvement, sign or other property;
b) to repair or replace vegetation, soil, sand, gravel, wood or other material
located in an open space;
c) to clean up waste;
d) to extinguish fires; and
all of the foregoing shall be deemed to be loss of, or damage to, property
suffered by the Town for the purposes of an application for compensation
pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedures Act.
17.6
In accordance with the Traffic Safety Act, a Peace Officer may tow and impound any
motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle parked in contravention of the provisions of this
Bylaw and the vehicle shall not be released from impoundment before the costs of
impoundment, towing and storage have been paid.
17.7
The specified penalty payable in respect of a contravention of a provision of this
Bylaw is as provided for in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
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17.8
Notwithstanding section 18.4, in lieu of prosecution pursuant to the Provincial
Offences Procedure Act, a Peace Officer may issue a violation tag referencing the
section of the Bylaw contravened, to the alleged offender, or to the registered owner
of any motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle involved in a contravention of this Bylaw
or the parking provisions of the Regulations.
17.9
Service of any such violation tag shall be sufficient if it is:
a) personally served;
b) served by regular mail; or
c) placed on or attached to the motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle involved in the
contravention of this Bylaw or the parking provisions of the Regulations.
17.10 A person who has been issued a violation tag pursuant to the provisions of the Bylaw,
and who has fully paid the penalty as indicated to the Town within the time allowed
for payment and has remedied the subject contravention, shall not be liable to
prosecution pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act for the subject
contravention.
17.11 No person, other than the owner or driver of a vehicle, shall remove a violation tag
placed on or attached to such vehicle by a Peace Officer in the course of their
duties.
17.12 No person shall willfully obstruct, hinder or interfere with a Peace Officer or any
other person authorized to enforce and engaged in the enforcement of the
provisions of the Bylaw.
18.
SEVERABILITY AND OTHER LAWS
18.1
It is the intention of Council that each separate provision of this Bylaw shall be
deemed independent of all other provisions herein and it is the further intention of
Council that if any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid, all other provisions
hereof shall remain valid and enforceable.
18.2
This Bylaw shall not apply to the extent of any conflict with the Town's Traffic Bylaw,
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, Community Standards Bylaw, or any Federal or
Provincial legislation.
18.3
Nothing in this Bylaw shall relieve any person of the obligation to comply with any
Federal, Provincial or other Municipal legislation.
Bylaw 10-91 of the Town and any amendments thereto are hereby repealed upon this
Bylaw coming into effect.
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This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect upon third and final reading.
Bylaw 22-12 received third and final reading November 26, 2012.
ORIGINAL BYLAW SIGNED BY
MAYOR AND MUNICIPAL SECRETARY
Bylaw 29-20 received third and final reading August 17, 2020.
ORIGINAL BYLAW SIGNED BY
MAYOR AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Bylaw 21-21 received third and final reading June 28, 2021.
ORIGINAL BYLAW SIGNED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Bylaw 30-23 received third and final reading September 25, 2023
ORIGINAL BYLAW SIGNED BY
MAYOR AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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SCHEDULE "A"
SECTION
OFFENCE DESCRIPTION
FIRST
OFFENCE
SECOND OR
SUBSEQUENT
OFFENCES
WITHIN SIX (6)
MONTHS
3.1 - 3.5
(Bylaws 29-20
and 30-23)
Use open space when closed to
the public
100.00
100.00
4.1
Disobey a directive sign
100.00
100.00
5.1
Damage open space or
recreation facility
250.00
500.00 / 1000.00
5.2
Climb on or over fence at open
space or recreation facility
100.00
100.00
6.1(a)(b)(c)(d)
Deposit, dispose or dump waste
250.00
500.00 / 1000.00
7.1(a)
Engage in activity which
does/may injure
250.00
250.00
7.1(b)
Engage in activity which
does/may damage
100.00
500.00 / 1000.00
7.1(c)
Engage in activity which
does/may interfere
100.00
100.00
7.1(d)
Engage in activity incompatible
with use
100.00
100.00
7.2(a)
Golf
100.00
100.00
7.2(b)
Archery
100.00
100.00
7.2(c)
Discharge firearm
250.00
250.00
7.2(d)
Use slingshot
100.00
100.00
7.2(e)
Shoot projectile
100.00
100.00
7.2(f)
Install, modify amenity
250.00
500.00 / 1000.00
7.2(g)
Attach object to tree
100.00
100.00
7.2(h)
Disturb or damage vegetation
250.00
250.00
7.2(i)
Leave, place, store or
deposit anything
250.00
250.00
7.2(j)
Build jump or ramp
100.00
100.00
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SECTION
OFFENCE DESCRIPTION
FIRST
OFFENCE
SECOND OR
SUBSEQUENT
OFFENCES
WITHIN SIX (6)
MONTHS
7.2(k)
Consume from glass container
100.00
100.00
7.2(l)
Improper entry or exit
100.00
100.00
7.2(m)
Operate amplifying system
100.00
100.00
7.2(n)
Take part in public
gathering not authorized
100.00
100.00
7.2(o)
Discharge items of an
explosive nature
250.00
500.00 / 1000.00
7.2(p)
Plant, grow place or modify
any vegetation
250.00
250.00
7.2(q)
Consume/sell Liquor
250.00
250.00
7.3
Fail to wear ice hockey helmet
100.00
100.00
8.1
Enter storm water pond or
access frozen surface of storm
water pond/
100.00
100.00
9.1
Erect camp / tent /shelter
250.00
250.00
(Subsection 10.1 deleted as per
Bylaw 21-21)
(Subsection 10.2 deleted as per
Bylaw 21-21)
10.2 (a)
Operate any vehicle in open
space off roadway
250.00
500.00 / 1000.00
10.2(b)
Park in unauthorized area
100.00
100.00
10.2(c)
Operate vehicle in excess of 20
km/hr or posted speed limit
100.00
100.00
11.1(a)(b)(c)
Start, maintain, leave
unattended, or throw burning
material
250.00
500.00 / 1000.00
12.1
Animal in prohibited location
100.00
200.00
12.2 (a)(b)(c)
Violate off leash area rules
100.00
100.00
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SECTION
OFFENCE DESCRIPTION
FIRST
OFFENCE
SECOND OR
SUBSEQUENT
OFFENCES
WITHIN SIX (6)
MONTHS
12.2 (d)
Harass, chase, bother,
interfere or attack in off leash
area
250.00
500.00
12.3 (a)(b)
Fail to carry leash or remove
animal as directed in off leash
area
100.00
100.00
12.4
Fail to remove defecation in
open space
100.00
200.00
12.5
Touch, feed, or entice fur-bearing
animals
100.00
100.00
12.6
Harass, worry, capture, injure,
kill wildlife
500.00
500.00
13.1(a)(b)
Unauthorized sale of goods
or services in open space
250.00
250.00
13.1(c)(d)
Advertise, place or leave
goods without approval
100.00
100.00
14.1(a)(b)(c)(d) Improper operation of
bicycle/wheeled conveyance on
pathway or trail
100.00
100.00
14.2
Operation of
bicycle/wheeled conveyance
off pathway or trail
100.00
100.00
14.3
Enter closed pathway or trail
250.00
250.00
14.4(a)(b)(c)
Unreasonable rate of speed
on pathway or trail
100.00
100.00
15.1
Entry without permit
100.00
100.00
15.2
Interfere with users
100.00
100.00
17.12
Obstruct, hinder or interfere
with Peace Officer or any other
person authorized.
500.00
500.00