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TOWN OF SLAVE LAKE
BYLAW # 07-2022
BEING A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF SLAVE LAKE TO REGULATE NEIGHBOURHOOD
NUISANCE, SAFETY, PUBLIC BEHAVIOUR AND LIVEABILITY AND THAT
BYLAW #22-2017 BE RESCINDED
WHEREAS, The Municipal Council of the Town of Slave Lake under provisions of the Municipal
Government Act, may pass a Bylaw respecting nuisances, including unsightly and untidy property;
WHEREAS, The Municipal Council of the Town of Slave Lake, under provisions of the Municipal
Government Act, may pass Bylaws respecting the safety, health and welfare of people and the
protection of people and property;
WHEREAS, The Municipal Council of the Town of Slave Lake, under provisions of the Municipal
Government Act, may pass Bylaws respecting people, activities, and things in, or near a public
place or a place that is open to the public;
WHEREAS, The Municipal Council of the Town of Slave ~ake deems it desirable to establish a
Bylaw to regulate problematic social behaviours that may have a negative impact on the
enjoyment of public spaces within the Town of Slave Lake;
WHEREAS, The Municipal Council of the Town of Slave Lake deems it desirable for regulations
which affect neighbourhood liveability to be located, as much as possible, in one Bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE, The Municipal Council of the Town of Slave Lake, duly assembled
hereby enacts as follows:
PART 1 - Title and Definitions
Section 1 Title
1 (1) This By-law may be cited as the Community Standards By-law
Section 2 Enforcement
2(1) While taking into account any practical concerns, including available municipal budgets and
personnel resources a designate officer, peace officer or bylaw enforcement officer may at his or
her discretion may or may not investigate Section Sec 4(3) and 4(5)
Section 3 Definitions
3(1) "Act" shall mean the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c.M-26 as amended from time
to time.
3(2) "Boulevard" that portion of Town road lying between the curb line of a Town road and the
adjacent front property line excepting that portion occupied by a constructed sidewalk; or
Where there is no curb, that portion of Town road lying between the portion of the road ordinarily
traveled by vehicles and the adjacent front property line excepting that portion occupied by a
constructed sidewalk and may include drainage ditches.
3(3) "Chief Administrative Officer" shall mean the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the
Town of Slave Lake.
3(4) "Community Event" means any celebration, event, activity or thing so designated by
resolution of Council, and to which this Bylaw shall not apply by reason of said designation.
3(5) "Construction Equipment" includes but is not limited to a riveting machine, concrete mixer,
gravel crusher, steam shovel, dragline, backhoe, air or steam compressor, jack-hammer,
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.
3(6) "Construction Noise" means noise caused by construction equipment.
3(7) "Council" shall mean the Municipal Council of the Town of Slave Lake.
3(8) "Defecate" shall mean to discharge waste matters from the bowels.
3(9) "Graffiti" shall mean words, figures, letter or drawings scribbled, scratched, sprayed or
applied by any other means on a surface without the consent of the owner of the premises on
which they are placed.
3(10) "Highway" shall mean any thoroughfare, street, road, trail, avenue, parkway, viaduct, alley,
square, bridge, causeway, trestle way, or other place, whether publicity or privately owned, any
part of which the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use for the passage or parking of
vehicles, and which includes:
(a) A sidewalk (including a boulevard portion thereof),
(b) Where a ditch lies adjacent to or parallel with the roadway, the ditch, and
(c) Where a highway right-of-way is contained between property lines or between
a property line and one side of the roadway, all land between the property line
and the edge of the roadway, as the case may be, but does not include a place
declared by the Lieutenant Governor in Council not to be a highway.
3(10) "Holiday" means any day declared as such by Municipal, Provincial or Federal authority
and includes Sundays.
3(11) "Junked Vehicle" shall mean a vehicle that:
(a) Is in a wrecked, party wrecked, dismantled, partly dismantled, inoperative/unregistered or
abandoned condition, or is determined to not be roadworthy and is not located in a building
or located on the property such that it can be concealed from view, or
(b) Is not located in a building and does not form part of a business enterprise lawfully being
operated on that property.
3(12) "Litter" shall mean to throw, place or deposit refuse on any private or public land within the
Town of Slave Lake.
3(13) "Loiter" shall mean to linger aimlessly in or about a place or remain in an area for no obvious
reason.
3(14) "Motor Vehicle" means Motor Vehicle as defined in the Traffic Safety Act, RSA, 2000,
c.T-6.
3(15) "Noise" means any sound which in the opinion of the Peace Officer, having regard for all
circumstances, including the time of day and the nature of the activity generating the sound, is
likely to unreasonably annoy or disturb persons or to injure, endanger or detract from the comfort,
repose, health, peace or safety of persons within the boundary of the Town of Slave Lake.
3(16) "Nuisance" for the purpose of this bylaw means any use of or activity upon any property
which in the opinion of a Peace Officer is dangerous to health, or has or may have a detrimental
impact upon any person or other property in the neighbourhood, or which creates an
unreasonable interference with the use or enjoyment of other property, and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, includes the posting or exhibiting of posters, signs, billboards,
placards, writings or pictures upon any fence or wall on any property, where the same are
accumulated and become in a dilapidated and unsightly condition whether or not their posting or
exhibiting is permitted by this or any other Bylaw.
3(17) "Occupant" means a person occupying a property or the person with a Rental Agreement,
Lease or permission to use the property.
3(18) "Occupant of Land" means the owner of any lot or parcel of land within the Town of Slave
Lake whether or not a dwelling ~
is present on the land. For the purposes of this Bylaw the
"Occupant of land" shall also be deemed to be the occupant of that portion of any Highway within
the Town and subject to direction, management and control of the Municipal Council of the Town
of Slave Lake and which adjoins his or her land and lies between the boundary of his or her land
and the middle line of the highway.
3(19) "Owner" or "Registered Owner" shall mean the person or company whose name is listed
on some form of title. The registered owner is recognized as the legal owner of the property or
person controlling the said Property.
3(20) "Panhandling" shall mean the personal, verbal, and direct solicitation by a person of
gratuitous donations of money, foods or goods of any kind from any member of the public, but,
does not include a solicitation allowed or authorized pursuant to the Charitable Fund Raising
Act, S.A. 1995 c.4.5.
3(21) "Peace Officer" shall mean a member of The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or a
Community Peace Officer appointed by Justice and Solicitor General and/or a Bylaw Enforcement
Officer employed by The Town of Slave Lake.
3(22) "Permit" means a written permit issued by the CAO and or their designate pursuant to
Section 5(1) of the Bylaw.
3(23) "Person" includes a corporation, individual, and heirs, executors, administrators or other
legal representatives of an individual.
3(24) "Property" includes any lands, buildings or premises in The Town of Slave Lake.
3(25) "Public Lands" shall mean all lands under the ownership and control of Her Majesty the
Queen in the right of Canada, Her Majesty the Queen in the right of Alberta, or the Town of Slave
Lake.
3(26) "Public Place" shall mean any place within the Town to which the public may have either
express or implied access.
3(27) "Refuse" shall mean any item specifically addressed in this by-law and, junk articles
including but not limited to solid wastes, including woods, metals, tires, broken dishes, tins, glass,
rags, cast-off clothing, waste paper, cardboard, food containers, food wrappers, grass cuttings,
shrubbery and tree prunings, weeds and garden waste, abandoned vehicles, tires, residential
furnishings, household appliances, animal feces, garbage bags and all other discarded materials.
3(28) "Sidewalk" shall mean means that portion of a highway between the curb lines, or the lateral
lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines, intended for the use of pedestrians with the
exception of the areas chosen by the Town of Slave Lake to be designated winter snow reservoir
areas.
3(29) "Spit" shall mean to eject phlegm, saliva, chewing tobacco juice or any other substance
from the mouth.
3(30) "Town" shall mean the Town of Slave Lake.
3(31) "Urinate" shall mean to discharge urine from the body.
3(32) "Untidy" or "Unsightly" property shall mean:
(a) A property, that because of its condition or the accumulation of refuse, is detrimental
to the use and enjoyment of the surrounding area or neighbouring properties.
(b)
In respect of a structure, includes a structure whose exterior shows a sign of
significant physical deterioration, serious disregard for general maintenance, upkeep
or repair and in the opinion of a Peace Officer, is dangerous to public safety.
(c) In respect of land, includes land that shows signs of a serious disregard for general
maintenance or upkeep and in the opinion of a Peace Officer, is dangerous to public
safety.
3(33) "Vehicle" means a device in, on or by which a person or thing may be transported or drawn
on a highway.
3(34) "Violation Tag" means a ticket or similar document issued by a Peace Officer pursuant to
the Municipal Government Act, RSA, 2000, c. M-26.
3(35) "Violation Ticket" means a ticket issued in accordance with the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act, RSA, 2000, c. P-34.
PART 2 - PROPERTY NUISANCES
Section 4 Untidy and Unsightly Premises
4(1)
No owner or occupant of any land or premises within the Town of Slave Lake shall have
property, or permit the property or premises to be or remain in a nuisance, unsightly or untidy
condition, in accordance with Section 546 of the Municipal Government Act.
4(2)
No person shall permit or allow a junked vehicle to remain in any part of a yard in any
residential area, for more than fourteen (14) successive days.
4(3)
No owner or occupant of a property shall have or allow on the property, the accumulation
of:
(a) Any material that creates unpleasant odour;
(b) Any material likely to attract animals, pests or wildlife;
(c)
Animal remains, parts of animal remains or animal feces;
(d) Loose garbage and bagged garbage.
4(4)
No owner or occupant of a property shall have or allow the open or exposed storage on
the property of any industrial fluid, including engine oil, brake fluid or anti-freeze.
4(5)
No owner or occupant of a premises shall have or allow the following to accumulate-on
the property such that the accumulation is visible to a person viewing from the natural grade at
ground level.
Bottles, cans, boxes or packaging materials;
(a) Bottles, cans, boxes or packaging materials;
(b) Household furniture or other household goods;
(c) Automobile parts;
(d) Parts of or disassembled machinery, equipment or appliances; and
(e) Yard waste, including grass, tree and hedge cuttings, leaves and refuse.
4(6)
No owner or occupant of a property shall allow a discarded refrigerator or freezer to remain
on the property without first ensuring that the hinges, latches, lid or doors of the unit have been
removed.
4(7)
Not withstanding Section 4(6), it shall not be an offence for an owner or occupant of a
property to have or allow a refrigerator or freezer on the property;
(a) If the refrigerator or freezer is not visible to a person viewing from outside the
property from the natural grade ground level and;
(b) If the refrigerator or freezer remains locked at all times with a padlock and key
or similar device.
4(8)
No owner or occupant of a property shall have allow any discarded appliance to remain
on the property such that the appliance is visible to a person viewing from outside the property
from the natural grade at ground level.
4(9)
The owner and/or occupant of a property shall:
(a) Cut the grass on the subject property as well as on any boulevard which abuts,
flanks, or adjoins the property and any grass that encroaches onto a public
sidewalk. This includes lanes or alleys at the rear of the premises or property;
(b) Control noxious weeds and eradicate prohibited noxious weeds;
(c) Remove from premises any dead grass, brush, rubbish, or anything else which
is considered untidy or unsightly;
(d) Remove or prune trees that in any way interfere with or endanger tAe lines,
poles, conduits, pipes, sewer, or other works of a Municipal or other public
utility;
(e) Repair, paint, and generally maintain or remove fences and other construction
on commercial, industrial, and residential property;
(f) Repair, paint, and generally maintain private recreation areas such as the play
space as permitted in the Land Use Bylaw;
(g) Remove dirt, debris or other obstructions from any sidewalk fronting or abutting
their property, including private driveway crossings
(h) Every owner or occupant of a property shall ensure that graffiti placed on their
premises is removed, painted over, or otherwise permanently blocked from
public view;
4(10) No person shall
(a) cause or allow damage to be caused to any sidewalk when removing dirt,
debris and/or other obstructions.
(b) deposit, or in any way cause to be deposited upon public sidewalk or highway
any dirt, debris and/or other obstructions.
(c) Deposit, or in any way cause to be deposited dirt, debris and/or other
obstructions upon any drainage ditch, culvert or catch basin
(d) Deposit or in anyway cause to be deposited, any dirt, debris and/or other
obstructions on a fire hydrant or traffic control device, on the area adjacent to
a fire hydrant or traffic control device, which may in any way block access to,
or prevent the operation of, or restrict visibility of the fire hydrant or traffic
control device
(e) Deposit or in anyway cause to be deposited, any dirt, debris and/or other
obstructions upon property other than their own property, unless permission
from the property Owner has been granted
4(11) No owner or occupant of property shall have or allow on the property the accumulation of
building materials, whether new or used, unless that owner or occupant can establish that a
construction or renovation undertaking is being carried out on the property and that
(a) The project has begun or the beginning of work is imminent;
(b) The materials found on the property relate to the project taking place on the
property in a quantity reasonable to complete the project;
(c) The work on the project has not been suspended for a period in excess of
sixty(60) days;
(d) This section does not include waste or refuse generated from the project.
4(12) An owner or occupant of a property shall ensure that all building materials referred to in
Section 4(10) that are stored on the property are stacked or stored in an orderly manner.
4(13) Not withstanding anything in Section 4(10), it shall not be an offence to store a small
amount of neatly stacked materials on a prope.rty, for basic property maintenance.
4(14) No persons shall allow smoke from an approved open burning fire to become or remain a
nuisance to any other person.
Section 5 Compliance Notice
5(1) Where any lands or premises in the Town of Slave Lake are deemed to be untidy, unsightly
or of a nuisance condition, a Peace Officer may give a compliance notice in writing to a person
who is under a duty imposed by this Bylaw to prevent such a condition or to remedy the condition
in accordance to Section 545 of the Municipal Government Act.
5(2) A Peace Officer who issues a notice in writing must specify a deadline for compliance and
may give any specific instructions to remedy the Nuisance.
5(3) A Peace Officer may allow up to ten (10) days from the date of delivery of the notice for its
compliance.
5(4) A Peace Officer may also serve the notice by delivering it or sending it by ordinary or
registered mail to the owner of the property, and may also;
(a) Post it to the door of a building or in any other conspicuous place on the
property, and service is effective on the day of the posting; or
(b) Deliver it in person or mail it to any other owner, tenant or agent.
Section 6 Inspections
6(1) With respect to Part 2 of this Bylaw, a Peace Officer is authorized to enter any lands, buildings
or property other than a dwelling to inspect for conditions that may constitute a nuisance, unsightly
or untidy conditions or contravene or fail to comply with the provisions of this Bylaw and such
Peace Officers may order the owner or occupant thereof to remedy any condition which is deemed
to be in the contravention of this Bylaw. This is pursuant to Section 542 of the Municipal
Government Act for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Bylaw.
6(2) No person shall prohibit or interfere with a Peace Officer conducting an inspection authorized
under Section 6(1).
6(3) If the Peace Officer deems that no action has been taken, the Peace Officer may take legal
action to ensure that the contravention is remedied. All cost incurred by the Town to remedy the
contravention shall be placed on the property tax in accordance with Section 553(1)(c) of the
Municipal Government Act.
Section 7 Right of Appeal
7(1) An owner who considers himself or herself aggrieved by a Compliance Notice that relates to
the property that is given by a Peace Officer may appeal to the Town of Slave Lake by filling a
Notice of Appeal under Section 547 of the Municipal Government Act.
7(2) A notice of appeal shall be accompanied by an administrative fee of:
(a) If a residential property $100.00; or
(b) If commercial, industrial, residential property $200.00
7(3) In the event that the Municipal Council of the Town of Slave Lake rules in favour of the
appellant and grants appeal, the administrative fee shall be fully refunded.
7(4) A notice of appeal shall be in writing and shall set out:
(a) The name and address of appellant;
(b) A copy of the notice in respect of which the appeal is being taken;
( c) The legal description of the land affected; and
(d) The grounds for the appeal.
7(5) A notice of appeal shall be delivered personally or sent by registered mail to the Chief
Administrative Officer or Designate within fourteen (14) days of the date the notice is issued.
7(6) The Municipal Council of the Town of Slave Lake shall review and determine appeals as
called for in Section 547 of the Act.
7(7) The CAO or designate shall, on determination of the appeal, send a copy of the decision
together with the written reasons, if any, to the appellant by registered mail.
PART 3 - PUBLIC NUISANCES
Section 8 Prohibited Public Behaviours
8(1) No person shall:
(a) Litter in or on a public or private property;
(b) Tip, damage, interfere with or remove trash from any public waste bin;
(c) Urinate in or on a public place, or in public on, any private property;
(d) Defecate in or on a public place, or in public on, any private property;
(e) Spit on any street, sidewalk, pathway, trail, or in or on, any public place or in
public on any private property;
(f) Loiter in a public place and thereby obstruct or harass any other person;
(g) Create or apply graffiti;
(h) Engage in panhandling.
8(2) Everyone who, not being in a dwelling-house causes a disturbance in or near a public place,
a) Fighting, screaming, shouting, swearing or using obscene language;
b) By being drunk or under the influence of a substance;
c) Impeding or molesting other persons;
d) Openly exposes or exhibits an indecent exhibition in a public place.
PART 4 - UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS
Section 9 Managing Unsecured Buildings
9 (1) If a building normally intended for human habitation is unoccupied, any and all doors and
window openings on the building shall be secured in a manner sufficient to prevent
unauthorized entry into the buildings while at the same time not detracting from the appearance
of the building.
PART 5 NOISE ABATEMENT
Section 10 Noise Prohibitions
10(1) Quiet time within the Town of Slave Lake shall be between the hours of 10:00 PM and 07:00
AM on weekdays and between the hours of 10:00 PM and 09:00 AM on weekends and holidays.
10(2) Except to the extent permitted by the Bylaw, no person shall:
(a) Disturb the peace and quiet of another person by causing or creating excessive
noise within the Town of Slave Lake;
(b) Disturb the peace by causing or creating excessive noise within the Town
during the period specified as quiet time;
(c) Operate or permit any other person to operate within the Town a Motor Vehicle
that causes excessive noise;
(d) Operate or permit any other person to operate within the Town an Off-Highway
Vehicle that causes excessive noise.
10(3) No owner shall allow property they own to be used in such a way that there is excessive
noise originating from the property.
10(4) A Peace Officer may direct any person who has caused or made noise, or any person who
owns property from which noise has originated, to abate or eliminate the noise. Such direction
may be either verbal or written.
10(5) Where an activity which is not specifically prohibited by any Federal, Provincial, or municipal
laws or regulations, including this Bylaw and which involves creating or making a sound which:
10(5)(a)is or may become; or
10(5)(b)creates or produces or may create or produce noise, a person engaging in such
activity shall do in such manner as to create as little sound as practicable under the
circumstances.
10(6) During quiet hours, no person shall carry on construction of any type which, without
restricting the generality of the foregoing, involves hammering, sawing or the use of any machine
or generator, tools, or equipment capable of creating a sound which may be heard beyond the
boundaries of the site on which the activity is being carried out.
(a) Where it is impossible or impractical to comply with the provisions of Subsection 10(7),
the CAO or their designate may give written approval to carry on the work that is found
to be necessary at designated hours. Responsibility for obtaining written approval lies
with the person carrying on the work.
10(7) No occupant shall operate a lawn mower, snow removal machine, chain saw, or any other
motor driven machine in any area designated as residential during the quiet hour.
10(8) No occupant shall permit any animal including dogs, cats, rabbits, or other domestic animal,
or bird, which by its cries disturbs the peace, quiet, rest, or tranquility of the surrounding
neighbourhood or the public at large.
10(9) No person shall operate or allow a person to operate any sound amplifying equipment from
any residence, business premises or vehicle in any park, public place, or private premises which
may be heard beyond the boundaries of the property upon which the activity is being carried out.
10(10) No person shall operate Engine Retarder Brakes when driving within the Corporate Limits
of the Town of Slave Lake.
10( 11) The CAO and or their designate, may upon written request; issue a permit to a person for
the purpose of temporarily exempting the noise provisions of this Bylaw.
10(12) A Permit issued under this by-law shall;
(a) Be submitted forty-five (45) days in advance of the date of exemption;
(b) Be issued no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exemption date;
(c) Include the dates and hours during which noise may occur;
(d) Include the name and address of person or organization requesting exemption;
(e) Include a telephone number of person or organization requesting exemption;
(f) Include a fee of $50.00 payable to the Town of Slave Lake;
(g) Be produced to a Peace Officer upon demand.
10(13) All persons who receive an exemption permit must advertise the date, time and location
of the exemption a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to the event.
10(14) Persons owning or controlling construction equipment, and persons owning or controlling
land on which construction equipment is being operated shall be exempt from Section 10(2)(a) of
this Bylaw if:
(a) The noise is generated pursuant to work done in the normal manner to the industry;
(b) The noise is generated between the hours as authorized by this Bylaw; and
(c) All necessary federal, provincial and municipal permits, licenses and approvals have
been obtained and the work is not contrary to any federal, provincial or municipal laws
or regulations.
10(15) Part 5 of this Bylaw does not apply:
(a) To work carried on by the Town of Slave Lake or its agents, contractors, servants or
employees, acting within the scope of the agency, contract, or employment, as the
case may be;
(b) To the performance of work by any person on land zoned as Industrial pursuant to the
Town of Slave Lake Land Use Bylaw, as amended, if the noise is generated pursuant
to the work done in the normal manner to that end;
(c) To community events; and
(d) To a person in possession of an issued permit.
PART 6 ENFORCEMENT
Section 11 Penalties
11 (1) Any person who contravenes any provisions of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable
upon summary conviction:
(a) To a specified penalty for a first offence, as set out in Schedule "A", attached hereto
and forming part of this Bylaw;
(b) To a specified penalty for a second offence of double the original penalty as set out in
Schedule "A", attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw, if the second offence is
committed within 12 months of the first offence;
11 (2) If the owner or occupant fails, neglects, or refuses to remedy a nuisance under Section 4 of
this Bylaw within the specified time period as directed by a Peace Officer, a Peace Officer may:
(a) Issue a fine as set out in Schedule "A", attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw;
to the owner/occupant of the property on a daily basis until the condition is remedied;
(b) Cause to be done any work necessary to remedy the condition.
11 (3) Any work carried out by the Town or their designate and the cost charged to the Owner will
be invoiced to the Owner, and in default of payment the Town may, recover the same as debt due
to the Town
11 (4) Failure of ah Owner to pay the cost in section 11 (3) will result in an outstanding balance
being charged as an expense against the Property as a special assessment to be recovered in
like manner as and with other taxes pursuant to the Municipal Government Act
Section 12 Violation Tag
12(1) A Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to 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.
12(2) Where a Violation Tag is issued pursuant to this Bylaw, the person ~:wli_crii-:the Yiol;aticin_
Tag is issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offence, pay the Tcjv"f'T.6f Slave take-.th~
penalty specified on the Violation Tag.
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13(1) If the penalty specified on the Violation Tag is not paid within the prescribe~ time.pe·riod
then a Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a Violation Ticket pursuant
to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, RSA, 2000, c.P-34.
13(2) Notwithstanding Section 13(1) of this Bylaw, a Peace Officer is hereby autJ")p~i;zed and
empowered to immediately issue a Part Two(2) Summons pursuant to the P.rovJnsial Offeinc~s
Procedures Act, RSA. 2000, c. P-34, as amended, to any person whom the:P~ase..:_Officer his,..
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14(1) The Town, any Peace Officer or any person who inspects any property under this Bylaw, or
any person who performs any work on behalf of the Town to remedy a nuisance is not liable for
any damages caused by the inspection, the work or disposing of anything to complete the work
set out in the notice.
Section 15 Severability
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vires, in whole or in part, then the provision shall not apply and the remainder of tfUs Byl~::Shall
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continue in full force and effect and be construed as if it had been enacted wl!HQ.Ut the]lleg_al,
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1. This By-Law shall come into full force and effect on the third and final reading .
Nove[Ylbx-. A.o. 2022.
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8(1)(b)
8(1)(c)
8(1)(d)
8(1)(e)
8(1)(f)
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8(1 )(h)
8(2)(a)
8(2)(b)
8(2)(c)
8(2)(d)
9(1)
10(2)(a)
10(2)(b)
10(2)(c)
10(2)(d)
10(3)
10(6)
10(7)
10(8)
10(9)
10(10)
11(2)
SCHEDULE "A"
BYLAW #07-2022
SPECIFIED PENALITIES (CONT)
Offence
No person shall interfere or obstruct any
Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer
conducting an inspection
Littering
Tip/damage/interfere with/remove trash from
public waste bin
Urinate in public
Defecate in public
Spit in public
Loiter in a public place
Create or aoolv oraffiti
Enoaoe in panhandlino
Fighting, screaming, shouting, swearing or
usino obscene lanouaoe;
By being drunk or under the influence of a
substance;
Impeding or molesting other persons or;
Exposes/exhibits an indecent act in a public
place
Fail to properly secure window/door on
unoccupied building
Disturb the peace - anytime
Disturb the peace - auiet hours
Motor vehicle cause excessive noise
Off Highway vehicle causes excessive noise
Owner allow excessive noise
Enoaoe in construction durino auiet hours
Operate motor driven machine during quiet
hours
Permit animal to disturb the peace
Operate sound amplifying equipment that
disturbs the peace
Operate Engine retarder brake
Fail/neolect/refuse to remedv a nuisance
Penalties 1st /2"d Offence
$600.00/$1200.00
$300.00/$600.00
$300.00/$600.00
$300.00/$600.00
$300.00/$600. 00
$100.00/$200.00
$200.00/$400.00
$600.00/$1200.00
$150.00/$300.00
$300.00/$600.00
$300.00/$600.00
$300.00/$600.00
$300.00/$600.00
$1000.00/$2000.00
$150.00/$300.00
$300.00/$600.00
$200.00/$400.00
$200.00/$400.00
$300.00/$600.00
$300.00/$600.00
$200.00/$400.00
$200.00/$400.00
$300. 00/$600. 00
$200.00/$400.00
$300.00/day
SCHEDULE "A"
Town of Slave Lake By-Law# 07-2022
SPECIFIED PENALITIES
Section
Offence
Penalties 1st /2"d Offence
4(1)
Have nuisance, unsightly and untidy land.
$500.00/$1000.00
4(2)
Have a junked vehicle in any part of a yard.
$500.00/$1000.00
4(3)
Have accumulation of material that creates
$500.00/$1000.00
unpleasant odour/attracts animals/animal
remains/parts of animal remains/ animal feces
and/or loose aarbaae
4(4)
Have open/exposed storage of industrial fluids.
$500.00/$1000.00
4(5)
Have an accumulation of refuse on property.
$500.00/$1000.00
4(6)
Fridge/freezer hinges/latches not removed.
$500.00/$1000.00
4(7)(b)
Fridae/freezer on property not properly locked.
$500.00/$1000.00
4(8)
Have appliance on property.
$500. 00/$1000. 00
4(9)(a)
Fail to cut grass.
$500. 00/$1000. 00
4(9)(b)
Fail to eradicate noxious weeds.
$500.00/$1000.00
4(9)(c)
Fail to remove dead grass, brush, rubbish from
$500.00/$1000.00
premises.
4(9)(d)
Fail to remove or prune trees that
. $500.00/$1000.00
interfere/endanger
lines/poles/conduits/pipes/sewers/other works of
a municipality/other public utility.
4(9)(e)
Fail to repair/paint/generally maintain/ remove
$500.00/$1000.00
derelict fences/ other construction.
4(9)(f)
Fail to repair/paint/maintain private recreations
$500.00/$1000.00
areas.
4(9)(g)
Fail
to
remove
dirt,
debris
and/or
other
$500.00/$1000.00
obstructions from sidewalk
4(9)(h)
Fail to remove/paint over/permanently block
$500.00/$1000.00
graffiti.
4(1 O)(a)
Damaging a sidewalk during maintenance
$300.00/$600.00
4(1 O)(b)
Obstructing a sidewalk
$300.00/$600.00
4(1 O)(c)
Obstructing a drainage ditch, culvert or catch
$300.00/$600.00
basin
4(1 O)(d)
Obstructina a fire hydrant or traffic control device
$300. 00/$600. 00
4(1 O)(e)
Piling dirt, debris and/or other obstruction on
$500.00/$1000.00
private property without owner's authorization
4(11)
Have accumulation of building materials on
$500.00/$1000.00
property.
4(12)
Fail to stack/store building materials/orderly
$500.00/$1000.00
manner
4(14)
Allow smoke to become or remain nuisance to
$300.00/$600.00
any other person