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CITY OF SPRUCE GROVE
BYLAW C-866-14
MUNICIPAL UTILITY SERVICES BYLAW
Being a bylaw of the City of Spruce Grove, in the Province of Alberta, to regulate and
provide for the supply and use of the water, wastewater and waste management utilities of the
City of Spruce Grove.
WHEREAS under the authority of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A 2000, c. M-26
and amendments thereto the Council has the power to enact bylaws for the purpose of
operating a public utility;
WHEREAS under the authority of the Municipal Government Act, and amendments
thereto, the Council has the power to enact for the enforcement of bylaws;
WHEREAS the City of Spruce Grove owns and operates a water distribution system, a
sewage collection and treatment system, and a solid waste management system as public
utilities for the benefit of its residents;
WHEREAS the City of Spruce Grove is committed to offering its services in a manner
that does not negatively impact the environment;
WHEREAS it is deemed just and proper to levy rates and charges on all persons to
whom such utility services are provided and to set forth the terms and conditions under which
such utility services will be provided;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council for the City of Spruce Grove, duly assembled hereby
enacts as follows:
1. BYLAW TITLE AND PARTS
1.1.
This bylaw is called the "Municipal Utility Services Bylaw," and is composed
of six parts:
a.
Part I
Definitions
b.
Part II Utility Administration
c.
Part III Water Utility
d.
Part IV Wastewater Utility
e.
Part V Solid Waste Management Utility
f.
Part VI Enforcement
2. GENERAL
2.1.
All references in this bylaw shall be read with such changes in number and
gender as may be considered appropriate according to whether the
reference is made to a male or female, or a corporation or partnership.
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2.2.
Every provision of this bylaw is independent of all other provisions and if any
provision of this bylaw is declared invalid for any reason by a Court of
competent jurisdiction, all other provisions of this bylaw shall remain valid
and enforceable.
3. PART I - DEFINITIONS
3.1.
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of the terms
used in this bylaw shall be as follows:
a.
"Application" means an application made by a customer to the City
for the supply of utility services.
b.
"Black Waste Cart" means the City supplied roll-out cart provided
for the collection and disposal of domestic garbage.
c.
"Biodegradable Bag" means a bag capable of being decomposed
by bacteria or other living organisms, but which has not been
certified as meeting the criteria of biodegradability, disintegration
and eco-toxicity for compostable plastic established by the
Standards Council of Canada (CAN/BNQ 0017 008/2010), or
certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute.
d.
"City" means the City of Spruce Grove.
e.
"City website" means the website operated by the City of Spruce
Grove and located at http://www.sprucegrove.org, as amended
from time to time, or such other website as may replace it.
f.
"Compostable Bag" means a bag made of compostable plastic
certified as meeting the criteria of biodegradability, disintegration
and eco-toxicity established by the Standards Council of Canada
(CAN/BNQ 0017-008/2010), or certified by the Biodegradable
Products Institute.
g.
"Condominium" means a residential building containing three or
more dwelling units that share common property and each dwelling
unit has a separate owner.
h.
"Condominium Corporation" means a body incorporated by section
25 of the Condominium Property Act, R.S.A. 2000, C. C-22 as
amended.
i.
"Cross Connection" means actual or potential connections
between a potable water supply and a non-potable water source
where it is possible for a contaminant to enter the drinking water
supply.
j.
"Customer" means a person who has entered into a service
account with the City for the supply of utility services, or who is the
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owner or occupant of any property connected to or provided with a
utility.
k.
"Dangerous Goods" shall have the meaning set out from time to
time in the Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act,
R.S.A. 2000, C. D-4, as amended, and the regulations thereunder.
l.
"Designated Officer" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the
City or such other person as may be appointed from time to time
by the Chief Administrative Officer. For the purposes of this bylaw,
peace officers, including members of the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police and City bylaw enforcement officers, shall be Designated
Officers.
m.
"Easement" means an easement, interest or right held by a
municipality for the purpose of locating the system or works of a
utility service.
n.
"Eco Centre" means the facility designated by the City to
temporarily retain collected waste prior to disposal at the
appropriate site. Waste may include but is not limited to garbage,
recyclables, household hazardous waste, and organics. The Eco
Centre is designed to complement the City's curbside program
while providing enhanced waste management services to all
residents.
o.
"Garbage" means discarded non-recyclable and non-organic
material or waste of any kind which is permitted to be disposed of
through the solid waste management systems as provided by the
City.
p.
"Green Organics Cart" means the City supplied roll-out cart
provided for the collection and disposal of organic waste materials.
q.
"Hazardous Waste" shall have the meaning set out from time to
time in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, R.S.A.
2000, c. E-12, as amended, and the regulations thereunder.
r.
"Health Officer" means the medical officer of health appointed or
designated for the area in which the City is located, pursuant to the
Public Health Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37, or the health officer's duly
authorized representative.
s.
"Industrial Waste" means the liquid waste that is different in
composition than domestic wastewater, from industrial
manufacturing processes, trades, or businesses.
t.
"Interceptor" means a receptacle that is installed to prevent oil,
grease, sand or other material from entering the City's sewerage
system.
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u.
"Meter" means meters and all other equipment and instruments
supplied and used by the City to measure or calculate the amount
of water consumed on a property serviced by the City water
system.
v.
"Natural Outlet" means any outlet into a watercourse, pond, ditch,
lake, or other body of water of surface or ground water.
w.
"Once Through Cooling System" means cooling, air conditioning or
refrigeration systems which rely upon the temperature of the water
for cooling and do not recycle the water, but does not include
emergency or back up cooling systems.
x.
"Organic Waste" means food waste, leaf and yard waste,
boxboard, soiled and non-recyclable paper, branches and bushes,
and other material of organic origin as designated by the City and
identified on the City's website.
y.
"Overstrength" means wastewater released into the sanitary sewer
that is higher in concentration for one or more constituent
concentrations defined by the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater
Commission's Wastewater Bylaw.
z.
"Owner" means the registered owner of property in the City.
aa.
""Person" includes any individual, partnership, firm, corporation,
municipality, association, society, political or other group, and the
heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives of a
person to whom the context can apply according to law.
bb.
"pH" means the logarithm of the reciprocal of the hydrogen ion
concentration in moles per litre denoting the degree of acidity or
alkalinity.
cc.
"Property" means a parcel of land including any buildings.
dd.
"Property Line" means the boundary of a parcel of land described
in a certificate of title by reference to a plan filed in a land titles
office. For the purposes of the administration of this bylaw, the
location of a property line may be determined by the location of the
water service valve (curb cock). However, in the event of any
inconsistency between the location of the water service valve and
the property line as defined by this bylaw, the latter shall prevail.
ee.
"Public Property" means property owned by, or under the direction,
control or management of the City, Her Majesty the Queen in the
right of Alberta, or Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada.
ff.
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re-used in some fashion and that is acceptable through the City's
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blue bag curbside program or at the Eco Centre, as identified on
the City's website.
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"Road" means land located in the City and shown on a road plan
or survey that has been filed or registered in a land titles office.
hh.
"Sanitary Sewer" means a sewer located on public property which
is designated by the City to carry sewage and clear water that is
not ground water from weeping tiles, or storm water from roof
drains.
ii.
"Service Account" means an agreement between a customer and
the City for the supply of utility services, which is non-transferable.
A service account is considered active while utility services are
being provided.
jj.
"Service Connection" means all that portion of the pipes, or things
that provide a public utility, situated between the public utility main
and the property line of the property to which such utility is
supplied.
kk.
"Service Valve" means the valve (curb cock) on a water service
pipe, located on or close to the property line, which is used to
isolate the property's water service from the rest of the City's water
distribution system.
ll.
"Sewage" means any liquid waste from a plumbing system.
mm.
"Sewer Mains" means those pipes installed by or for the City and
located above, on or underneath a road or easement, for the
collection of sewage.
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"Sewerage System" means all sewers and facilities for collecting,
pumping, treating, and disposing of wastewater.
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"Special Waste" means waste which requires special disposal
treatment at the disposal grounds but does not include garbage,
hazardous waste or dangerous goods.
pp.
"Utilities" and "Utility Services" mean and include, as the context
may require:
(i)
the supply of water;
(ii) the provision of wastewater collection and treatment; or
(iii) the provision of waste management services including
garbage collection and disposal, organic waste collection,
and recycling services.
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"Valve" means a mechanical device that controls the flow of
liquids, gas or loose material in bulk by a movable part that opens,
shuts or partially obstructs one or more ports of passageways.
rr.
"Wastewater" means sewage or a combination of water carried
wastes from all properties in the City including without limiting the
generality of the foregoing residences, business buildings,
institutions, and industrial establishments.
ss.
"Water Demand Managements Measures" means restrictions upon
the use of water for non-essential purposes, including but not
limited to irrigation and washing of vehicles, driveways, or
sidewalks.
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"Water Main" means those pipes installed by the City and located
above, on or underneath a road or easement, for the conveyance
of water throughout the City to which water service pipes may be
connected.
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"Water Service Pipes" means those pipes installed to convey water
from a public water main to the main shut off valve inside a
building.
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"Water Utility" means the system of water works owned and
operated by the City and all accessories and appurtenances
thereto.
4. PART II - UTILITY ADMINISTRATION
4.1.
As provided under Section 33 of the Municipal Government Act, the City
shall be the sole provider of utility services within the corporate limits of the
City of Spruce Grove. No person other than the City shall provide utility
services in any part of the City other than by express written agreement with
the City, to be entered into by the City at its sole discretion.
4.2.
Fees, charges, fines and penalties pertaining to utility services in the City
and referenced in this bylaw are as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw
and elsewhere in this bylaw.
4.3.
Whenever necessary to make a scheduled inspection, an inspection to
enforce any provision of this bylaw, or whenever there is reasonable cause
to believe that there exists a violation of this bylaw in any structure or upon
any property within the City, the City's designated officer may, upon
presentation of proper credentials and identification, enter such property at
any reasonable times to carry out an inspection, enforce any provision of
this bylaw, or to perform any other action authorized by this bylaw. In the
event that the owner or occupant of the structure or property refuses to
allow or interferes with the entry, inspection, enforcement or any other
action of the designated officer, the City may apply to the Court of Queen's
Bench of Alberta for an order restraining any person from preventing or
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interfering with the entry, inspection, enforcement or action, or requiring the
production of anything to assist in the inspection, remedy, enforcement or
action.
4.4.
The City shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, expense, charge,
costs or liability of any kind, whether of direct, indirect, special or
consequential nature, arising out of or in any way connected with:
a.
Any failure, defect, fluctuation, reduction or interruptions in the
provision of utility services by the City to its customers, howsoever
caused;
b.
The interference or cessation of utility services in connection with
the repair or maintenance of the utility services systems, which
include but are not limited to the sewerage system and water
utility;
c.
The break or failure of any portion of the utility service systems,
which include but are not limited to the sewerage system and
water utility; or
d.
Generally any accident or incident due to the provision of utility
services or operation of the utility systems, which include but are
not limited to the sewerage system and water utility,
unless such costs or damages have been shown to be directly due to the
willful act of the City or its employee or agent in relation to the provision of
utility services to a customer. All limitations, protections and exclusions of
liability contained in any provincial or federal legislation shall be applicable
to and shall benefit the City in respect of any action brought or
contemplated in respect of the provision of utility services.
5. PART III - WATER UTILITY
5.1.
Connection to City's Water Utility
a.
Any person wishing to connect any piping to the City's water
system to obtain a supply of water, must first apply to the City for
approval and pay the prescribed water and sewer connection fee
as indicated in the Development Fees Bylaw. An application must
be consistent with an approved development permit.
b.
All water service pipes laid on private property, between the water
meter and the property line, shall be of the same material as the
portion of the water service pipe located between the property line
and the water main.
c.
All water service pipes shall be installed in accordance with the
City's Municipal Development Standards.
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d.
Any owner who desires a new water service connection from the
City shall be responsible for all associated costs. The installation of
all water service connections above, on or underneath a road or
easement shall only be performed by the City and will terminate at
a service valve at or near the property line, with costs charged to
the owner that requested the new water service connection. The
owner of the property is responsible for the construction and
installation of the water service pipes located above, on or
underneath the parcel. This construction and installation must be
in accordance with the City's municipal development standards,
and shall be at the sole cost and expense of the owner.
5.2.
Water Supply
a.
The City has the authority to restrict, limit or control water usage at
any time it deems necessary to do so. The City, in imposing such
limitations, shall notify affected persons of the restrictions by public
address.
b.
The City does not guarantee the pressure or the continuous supply
of water and the City reserves the right at any and all times without
notice to change the operating water pressure and to shut off
water.
c.
The City assumes no responsibility for customers dependent upon
a continuous and uninterrupted supply or pressure of water, or
having processes or equipment that require particularly clear or
pure water. These customers shall provide such facilities as they
consider necessary to ensure a continuous and uninterrupted
supply, pressure or quality of water required for this use.
d.
The City shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, expense,
charge, costs or liability of any kind, whether of direct, indirect,
special or consequential nature, arising out of or in any way
connected with:
(i)
A break within the City's water distribution system;
(ii) The interference or cessation of water supply including in
connection with the repair or maintenance of the City's water
distribution system;
(iii) The disconnection of the supply of water; or
(iv) Water containing sediments, deposits, or other foreign
matter.
5.3.
Meters
a.
A meter shall measure all water, except the water flowing through
fire lines, supplied by the City through a water service pipe to a
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property. This shall hold true unless otherwise provided for under
this bylaw, or a special agreement is entered into between the City
and a customer.
b.
All meters shall be installed to the City's meter setting guidelines,
and specifications as identified on the City's website.
c.
Once installed, meter locations shall not be changed without
express written permission by the City.
d.
The meter shall remain the exclusive property of the City and as
such may be removed or replaced at any time by the City or its
employee or agent.
e.
Only the meter and the adapter tailpieces connected to it are the
City's property and responsibility. All other plumbing, piping,
valves, and appurtenances that exist or are installed on a property
are the responsibility of the owner.
f.
The City shall determine the metering device that will be installed
within a serviced property. Failure to allow the installation of a
specified meter will result in the discontinuation of water service to
that property.
g.
The City's costs associated with supplying and installing meters to
a property including necessary additional meters as determined by
plumbing design are an amount owing to the municipality by the
owner of the property.
h.
A consumer may, at his own expense, install a meter between the
meter supplied and installed by the City and the point of use of the
water supply. Such meters shall not be maintained or read by the
City and will remain the property of the property owner. The City
will bill for water consumption to the serviced property using the
consumption recorded on the primary City owned water meter.
Billing for water metered by subsidiary meters shall remain the
responsibility of the property owner.
i.
Access to the meter must be maintained and granted to any City
employee or City official for the purpose of obtaining water usage
reading, inspection, maintenance, replacement or repair at all
times upon reasonable notice. If access is not granted within (ten)
10 days of notice being given, the water service to that property
will be discontinued until access is granted.
j.
When, in the opinion of the City, the building or property intended
to be supplied with water is too far from the City service to
conveniently install a meter for any reason, the owner of the
property shall, at his sole cost, construct and maintain a meter
chamber. This meter chamber shall be constructed to the City's
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satisfaction in all respects, including but not limited to: location,
construction, size, and access.
k.
A property with multiple City meters must provide an area that:
(i)
Will house all of the meters with adequate room between
each meter to perform maintenance, repair, and/or
replacement;
(ii) Has limited access from the public; and
(iii) That can be accessed by City employees at any given
moment, with current keys if necessary.
l.
Meters supplied by the City being one and a half (1.5) inches
(38mm) in size or smaller shall be supplied and installed by the
City. Meters larger than one and a half (1.5) inches (38mm) shall
be supplied by the City and installed by the customer.
m.
Any customer having a meter two (2) inches (50 mm) in size or
larger shall, at the customer's sole cost and expense, supply and
maintain valves on both sides of and within twelve (12) inches (300
mm) of the meter, to the City's satisfaction.
n.
Any customer requiring an uninterrupted water supply, having a
meter two (2) inch (50 mm) in size or larger shall, with the City's
express written approval and at customer's expense, construct and
maintain a bypass with adequate number of valves to the
satisfaction of the City. This bypass shall be sealed by the City and
shall be opened only by the City for meter maintenance, repair or
replacement. The customer shall notify the City within twenty-four
(24) hours if the seal on the bypass is broken by someone other
than the City. Failure to notify the City may cause the water to the
property to be shut off until satisfactory arrangements have been
made for the calculation of and payment for water supplied and not
recorded on the meter.
o.
Condominium developments shall be metered in one of the
following manners:
(i)
For condominium developments completed prior to January
1, 2014, the Condominium corporation may serve as the
service account customer with one meter and one service
valve installed for the entire condominium area;
(ii) For condominium developments completed on or after
January 1, 2014, the Condominium corporation may serve
as the service account customer with one meter and each
unit having a separate service valve; or
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(iii) For condominium developments completed on or after
January 1, 2014, the individual dwelling owners may serve as
the service account customers with each unit containing a
separate meter and a separate service valve.
p.
The customer shall permit the City to perform meter reading using
automated monitoring equipment and shall ensure that access to
the meter is safe, well lit, and free of hazards to the person reading
the meter.
q.
The City shall read the meters of all customers every month, or at
such other intervals as it in its sole discretion deems reasonable
and practical under the circumstances. If the City cannot safely
gain access to read the meter as aforesaid, the consumption of the
utility shall be estimated upon such basis as the City in its sole
discretion considers to be fair and equitable and the account
rendered in accordance with such estimate. Each meter shall be
read at least twice per year and if such reading cannot be
obtained, the City may discontinue any or all utility services
supplied to the property until such time as the City is able to obtain
an actual meter reading.
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If, for any cause, a meter is found to be not functioning properly,
then estimation shall be made as to the amount charged for that
billing period, upon such basis as the City in its sole discretion
considers to be fair and equitable.
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Any owner may, upon written application to the City and pre-
payment of the prescribed fee, have the service site's meter tested
for accuracy of registration. If the meter is found to register a
quantity within three per cent (3%) of what is actually used when
tested at a flow rate of one gallon (4.54 litres) per minute, the
customer's pre-payment shall be forfeited towards the cost of the
test. At the discretion of the City, any additional expense of
removing and testing of the meter will be paid for in full by the
customer. If the meter is found to register a quantity in excess of
three per cent (3%) of that actually used, a refund will be made to
the customer equal to such excess percentage of the amount of
the account for the period of four (4) months prior to such testing of
the meter and the customer's pre-payment for the test will be
returned.
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Each customer shall provide adequate protection for a meter
supplied by the City against freezing, heat or any other internal or
external damage. Any customer who fails to provide adequate
protection in accordance with the foregoing shall pay to the City all
costs associated with the repair or replacement of such meter and
such charges shall be an amount owing to the City by the
customer and will be recoverable in the same manner as all other
utility costs and charges.
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Where the water meter is equipped with a remote read-out unit of
any type and a discrepancy occurs between the reading at the
register of the water meter itself and the reading on the read-out
device, the City will consider the reading at the meter to be correct,
and will adjust and correct the customer's account accordingly.
v.
Any leaks that may develop at the water meter or its couplings
must be reported immediately to the City. The City is not liable for
damages caused by such leaks.
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No person other than an authorized City employee or agent shall
remove, disconnect, reconnect or tamper with a meter. If a meter
is removed, disconnected, reconnected or tampered with by
someone other than an authorized City employee or agent, the
City may impose a fine against the owner of the property on which
the meter is located or the person responsible for the removing,
disconnecting, reconnection, or tampering with the meter.
x.
No person shall bypass a meter resulting in inaccurate water
consumption data. If a meter is bypassed, the City may impose a
fine against the owner of the property on which the meter is
located or the person responsible for bypassing the meter.
y.
If under any circumstances, a person other than an authorized
agent of the City prevents a meter from accurately recording the
total volume of water supplied, the City may disconnect the service
connection, or take such other actions as it deems appropriate to
ensure access to accurate meter data. The City may at its sole
discretion estimate the demand and amount of water supplied but
not recorded by the meter at the service connection. The cost of
the estimated water consumption, plus all costs related to the
investigation and resolution of the matter shall be a cost owing to
the municipality by the customer.
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The City is hereby authorized and directed to enter upon and in
any property upon which a meter or service valve is situated for
the purpose of terminating the supply of a utility to that property, or
for the purpose of supplying a utility to that property.
5.4.
Water for Building Construction
a.
Water supply to a building that is under construction shall not
commence until a meter has been installed. For a meter to be
installed, a building must:
(i)
Have a permanent source of heat;
(ii) Have a shut off valve;
(iii) Have a 90° plumbing elbow fixture as per meter setting
guidelines found on the City's website; and
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b.
The person responsible for the construction of a building on a
property, including but not limited to a property owner, builder, or
developer, or their designate, is required to make contact with the
City and obtain an appointment to install a water meter into the
building that is under construction and to have the water supply
turned on to the property.
c.
No property owner, builder or developer, or any person other than
authorized City personnel, shall operate a service valve without the
express prior written approval of the City. In the event that the City
determines that a service valve has been operated other than by
authorized City personnel, the City may impose a fine upon any
one or more of: the person responsible for the unauthorized
operation; the property owner; and any person who in the opinion
of the City has direction, control or management of the property,
including but not limited to a builder or developer.
d.
The person responsible for the construction of a building on a
property, including but not limited to a property owner, builder or
developer, or their designate is required to obtain a final
construction read before the transfer of possession of the building
occurs.
5.5.
Conservation Measures
a.
No person or entity shall:
(i)
Lend, sell or otherwise dispose of water unless specifically
licensed to do so;
(ii) Give away or permit water to be taken;
(iii) Use or apply any water to the use or benefit of others or to
anything other than his/her own use and benefit; or
(iv) Increase the usage of water beyond that agreed upon with
the City.
b.
No person shall waste any water in any way, whether by improper
or leaky service pipes, fixtures or taps, by freezing, or by improper
or excessive use of water.
c.
No person shall install, cause, or permit to be installed:
(i)
A toilet having a water usage of greater than 6.0 litres per
flush;
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(ii) A urinal having a water usage of greater than 3.8 litres per
flush;
(iii) A shower head having a rate of water flow greater than 9.5
litres per minute;
(iv) A faucet, other than a public restroom, having a rate of water
flow greater than 8.3 litres per minutes;
(v) A faucet in a public restroom having a rate of water flow
greater than 1.9 litres per minute; or
(vi) A Once Through Cooling System;
in any new residential, industrial, commercial, or institutional
construction, or renovation project that requires a plumbing permit
pursuant to the Alberta Safety Codes Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. S-1, as
amended, or any successor legislation.
5.6.
Water Demand Management Measures
a.
The City may, at such times and for such lengths as is considered
necessary or advisable, implement water demand management
measures which restricts water usage to any or all parts of the
City.
b.
If water demand management measures are implemented, the City
shall notify affected persons of the restrictions by public address
via the City's website, reader boards or temporary subdivision
signs.
c.
No person shall contravene the terms or conditions of any water
demand management measures, without the City's express prior
written authorization.
d.
The City may discontinue water supply to any property where
contravention of any water demand management measures has
occurred. The length of discontinuation of water supply to the
property will be the City's sole discretion.
5.7.
Valves and Hydrants
a.
No persons other than authorized employees or agents of the City
shall open, close, operate or interfere with any valve, hydrant or
fire plug, or draw water therefrom.
b.
No person shall in any manner obstruct the free access to any
hydrant or valve. No person shall place or allow to be placed any
vehicle, building, rubbish, fence, trees or plantings, snow, or any
other matter which would cause such obstruction within two (2)
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metres of the hydrant; nor within 4.6 metres of the hydrant in a
direction parallel with the roadway or vehicle access.
c.
The obstruction of a hydrant or valve in contravention of s. 5.7(b)
of this bylaw is an offence and shall be fined. Exceptions may be
made as authorized by the City and in compliance with Emergency
Services requirements.
d.
Obstructions as defined in s. 5.7(b) of this bylaw shall be removed
at the request of the City, at the sole expense of the owner of the
property on which the obstruction if located or the person
responsible for the placement of the obstruction.
e.
If a property owner on which an obstruction is located or the
person responsible for the placement of an obstruction fails to
remove the obstruction within the time requested by the City, the
City may remove the obstruction at the expense of the property
owner or responsible person. The property owner or responsible
person shall upon receipt of an invoice from the City, be liable for
the payment of any and all costs associated with the removal of
the obstruction, in addition to any fine imposed under this bylaw.
f.
The residents of a property where there is a fire hydrant located
adjacent to the property shall not place any snow removed from
that property within two (2) metres of the hydrant, so as to ensure
the maintenance of free access to and visibility of the hydrant. A
fine, as outlined in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, may be assigned
if snow is placed within two (2) metres of the hydrant.
5.8.
Service Valves
a.
Service valves shall be turned on or off only by an authorized
employee or agent of the City. If in the opinion of the City a service
valve has been operated by any person other than an authorized
employee or agent of the City, the owner of the property
associated with the service valve shall be subject to a fine.
b.
One (1) service valve, one (1) meter, and one (1) remote reading
device shall be installed per property unless otherwise indicated by
the City.
c.
Each water service pipe shall be provided with a service valve
placed at a point of entry to the property approved by the City. The
property owner is responsible for keeping the service valve clear of
above ground obstructions at all times.
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a.
Unless otherwise approved by the City, there shall not be more
than one private water service from the main or under the road to
any building or property.
b.
If a building or a property has more than one (1) self-contained
living unit, the property will be serviced in one of the following
manners:
(i)
For new construction, the water service line will be split at the
property line and separate service valves will be installed on
separate water lines for each dwelling; or an independent
meter room that is insulated, heated and has an independent
entrance will be constructed; or
(ii) For existing construction an independent meter room that is
insulated, heated and has an independent entrance will be
constructed.
c.
In a row housing condominium development where there will be
more than one (1) self-contained living unit, a separate meter shall
be installed in each individual unit. A separate service valve or
equivalent shall be installed for each individual unit, to City
standards. The City and persons authorized by the City shall be
allowed access to the property and shall be provided clear and
free access to the service valve at all reasonable times for the
purposes of any necessary repair, maintenance, and operation.
d.
In an apartment-style condominium development that has one (1)
meter servicing the whole complex, plumbing will be installed in a
secure portion of the building to accommodate the future
installation of a separate meter for each individual unit. This
plumbing will include valves on either side of the meter. In the
event that the individual units become privately owned and
separate billing occurs, the meters shall be installed in accordance
with this bylaw and the City and persons authorized by the City
shall be allowed access to the secure portion of the building at all
reasonable times for the purposes of any necessary repair,
maintenance, and operation of the valves or meters.
e.
No person or owner shall extend a private service line, before or
after the meter, into another property.
5.10.
Cross Connections and Backflow Prevention
a.
No customer or other person shall install or allow to exist any
equipment, appliance or piping configuration that could produce a
cross connection without expressed consent from the City.
b.
Wherein the opinion of the City, there is a perceived or imminent
danger of contamination of the water works system from a source
other than the City's water supply system, the customer may be
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required to install appropriate backflow prevention devices to
prevent such contaminations due to backflow into the system.
c.
The customer shall, at his expense, arrange for the installation,
inspection, and testing of backflow prevention devices as may be
required by applicable regulations and the City.
d.
Inspection and testing of backflow prevention devices shall be
conducted annually by a Certified Cross Connection Control Tester
at the sole expense of the property owner. Inspection and testing
shall be performed annually between September 1 and December
31, and results shall be submitted to the City no later than
December 31 of each year.
e.
Failure to submit the results of the annual inspection and testing of
backflow devices may result in the discontinuation of water service
to the property, until such time as the documents may be produced
certifying the reliability of the backflow prevention device.
5.11.
Private Water Sources
a.
Private water sources within the City's corporate limits are
prohibited, unless approved by the City.
b.
If at any time an unapproved private source of water is found,
notice to discontinue use will be given by the City. Should the use
of such water continue forty-eight (48) hours after the notice, such
source or supply of water will be declared a nuisance and danger
to public health and safety, and will be removed, filled up or
otherwise abated.
c.
All cost associated with the elimination of the private water source
shall be the responsibility of the owner of the private water source.
5.12.
Use of City's Truckfill Station
a.
The City may at its discretion make water available for sale at the
Spruce Grove Truckfill Station. The City is not obligated to supply
water for sale at the Truckfill Station and the supply of water may
be interrupted for any reason.
b.
The City does not guarantee the suitability of water obtained
through the Truckfill Station for the intended purpose for which it
may be obtained.
c.
Any person wishing to use the City's Truckfill Station to obtain a
supply of water shall submit a completed application form and pay
a fee to the City for the desired amount of water. Access to station
will be given only upon receipt of completed form and advance
payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may for any
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reason and in its sole discretion refuse to supply water to any
person.
d.
Truckfill Station water fees are set in accordance with the Fees
and Charges Bylaw, and are subject to change from time to time.
e.
The customer shall be responsible for providing any additional
length of hose beyond that installed on the Truckfill Station.
f.
The customer must ensure the hose is not submersed in the water
tank. An air gap must be maintained between the hose and the
receiving vessel to prevent back siphoning and cross
contamination.
g.
Contamination of station equipment is strictly prohibited. A fine will
be imposed on any person responsible for such contamination.
6. PART IV - WASTEWATER UTILITY
6.1.
Connection to City's Wastewater Utility
a.
Any person or entity wishing to connect any piping to the City's
wastewater system, must first apply to the City for approval and
pay the prescribed application fee. An application must include:
(i)
Construction drawings identifying the proposed connection,
associated piping and installations, and any other information
required by the City;
(ii) A written statement describing the applicant's interest in the
land; and
(iii) Payment of any off site levies or any other outstanding
amounts in relation to the property that are owed to the City.
b.
No person shall:
(i)
Produce or operate a private sewerage system within the
corporate limits of the City, unless authorized by the City;
(ii) Tamper in any way with any part of the City's sewerage
system or appurtenance thereof, including manholes and
ventilators. This prohibition does not apply to duly authorized
employees or agents of the City;
(iii) Introduce any pipe, tube, trough, or conduit into the sewerage
system, except as authorized by the City;
(iv) Interfere with the free discharge of the sewerage system or
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(v) Remove, regrade, alter or obstruct any drainage swale or
ditch whose construction has been approved by the City;
(vi) Discharge any sanitary sewage, industrial waste, or other
polluted water to any natural outlet within the City, or any
area within the jurisdiction of the City, except where suitable
pre-treatment has been approved in accordance with
subsequent provisions to this bylaw;
(vii) Construct or maintain any private septic tank, cesspool, or
other facility intended or used for the disposal of sewage,
except as permitted by this bylaw, the Safety Codes Act,
R.S.A. 2000, c. S-1 and Plumbing Code Regulation, A.R.
119/2007, or the Alberta Health Services Board or an official
administrator appointed pursuant to s. 11 of the Regional
Health Authorities Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. R-10.
(viii) Release or allow the release of any matter containing a
hazardous waste into a sanitary sewer; or
(ix) Release or allow the release of prohibited wastes, as
designated by the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater
Commission's Wastewater Bylaw, to the City sewage system.
A fine will be imposed on any person responsible of releasing
or allowing the releasing of a prohibited waste into the
sewage system.
6.2.
Private Sewage Disposal System
a.
Where a public sanitary sewer is not available, the owner of a
building shall connect the building sewer to a private sewage
disposal system. This system shall be constructed in accordance
to City's specification and approval. It will also comply with the
provisions of this bylaw and all applicable provincial legislation and
regulations.
b.
Nothing contained in this bylaw shall be construed to interfere with
any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Health
Officer.
c.
The owner shall, at no expense to the City, operate and maintain
the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary condition at all
times.
d.
At such time a public sewer becomes available to a property
served by a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall apply
to the City and a direct connection to the public sewer shall be
made at the owner's expense. Any and all septic tanks, cesspools,
or similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be removed and
filled with suitable materials at the owner's expense.
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6.3.
Backwater Valve
a.
Every new building constructed shall have a backwater valve or
other approved device installed to protect the building from
possible sewer back up.
6.4.
Interceptors
a.
The owner of any of the following properties must install, operate,
and maintain an interceptor on the property:
(i)
Any property in which there is commercial or institutional food
preparation;
(ii) Any commercial laundry or hotel;
(iii) Any petroleum yard, or property in which vehicles or
equipment are repaired or washed;
(iv) Any type of businesses or residential properties where, in the
opinion of the City, an interceptor is necessary for the proper
handling of liquids containing grease or solids in excessive
amounts, any flammable waste, sand, and other harmful
ingredients; and
(v) Any property for which the City at its sole discretion deems it
reasonable to require an interceptor.
b.
The owner of every interceptor shall be responsible for the
operation and maintenance of such appliance. Any owner not
operating and maintaining the interceptor that is shown to effect
any part of the sewerage system shall be responsible for sole
costs of clearing the impacted area, as it may extend into the main
wastewater collection system.
c.
Every grease, oil, sand and silt interceptor shall be:
(i)
Of a design sufficient to perform the service for which it is
intended, and
(ii) Located such as to be readily and easily accessible for
cleaning, maintenance, and inspection.
d.
All owners and operators of any interceptors must maintain the
records of maintenance for the interceptor.
e.
The records of maintenance for the interceptor may be requested
by the City at all reasonable times to confirm compliance with this
bylaw.
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f.
Failure to maintain and provide adequate records for the operation
and maintenance of any interceptor may result in a fine.
6.5.
Sewerage System Releases
a.
The sewerage system release guidelines of this bylaw shall be in
accordance with wastewater discharge regulations as established
by the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission's
Wastewater Bylaw and in compliance with any applicable
standards established the City of Spruce Grove or the Province of
Alberta.
b.
The following may be released into the City's sewerage system:
(i)
wastewater that does not contain:
(I) a hazardous waste;
(II) a prohibited waste (as designated by the Alberta Capital
Region Wastewater Commission's Wastewater Bylaw); or
(III) a restricted waste (as designated by the Alberta Capital
Region Wastewater Commission's Wastewater Bylaw).
c.
No person shall release or permit the release of the following into
the City's sewerage system:
(i)
Any matter containing a hazardous waste;
(ii) Storm water, including water from drainage of roofs or land
and uncontaminated water;
(iii) Sub surface drainage, including weeping tile drainage,
except:
(I) from buildings constructed prior to 1990; or
(II) if the connection is approved by the City;
(iv) Water that has originated from a source separate from the
water distribution system of the City;
(v) Hauled wastewater, except for the volume of wastewater that
is generated via a recreational vehicle and released through
a properly constructed, and monitored City approved
SaniDump; or
(vi) Any substance which matches the characteristics of a
prohibited or restricted waste as designated by the Alberta
Capital Region Wastewater Commission.
d.
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result in fines.
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Release of overstrength wastewater will be subject to surcharges
as designated by the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater
Commission.
f.
No person shall dilute wastewater so as to avoid the requirements
of this bylaw.
g.
No waste or discharge resulting from any trade, industrial or
manufacturing process shall be directly released into the City
wastewater system without such previous treatment as prescribed
by the City for such case. The customer shall install and maintain
the prescribed treatment works at his sole expense, and to the
satisfaction of the City. Prescribed treatment works are determined
on a case by case basis through the development process.
6.6.
Sewer Backup
a.
Should any customer claim that a sanitary sewer service line is
plugged, the City shall respond by investigating for free flow in the
sanitary sewer mains. In the event that no blockage is observed in
the mains, the customer shall be instructed to contact a plumber
certified in the Province of Alberta to open the service line, from
the house clean out to the City's sanitary sewer main.
b.
Should the plumber determine the cause of the obstruction is from
grease, ice, any foreign object that entered the sewer service line
from within the building, or tree roots on any section of the service
line, the customer shall be responsible for the costs of the repair.
c.
Should the plumber determine the obstruction is from anything
other than grease, ice, or a foreign object that entered the sewer
service line from within the building, or tree roots on any section of
the service line, the customer shall provide a video record of the
obstruction and the prescribed deposit payment to initiate a City
investigation. This video may be produced by a contracted service
provider.
d.
If the customer wishes to have a video inspection performed by the
City, the customer shall:
(i)
Place a written request for said service. This request may be
submitted electronically;
(ii) Provide the City with the prescribed deposit prior to
commencing the video inspection;
(iii) Provide clear access to the house clean out. The inspection
shall not take place if access to the clean out is not granted;
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(iv) Have the service line free of obstructions. If service line is not
free of obstruction the City will remove said obstruction and
the customer will be responsible for all costs of doing so.
e.
If an investigation by the City determines the obstruction is from
anything other than grease, ice, or a foreign object that entered the
sewer service line from within the building, or tree roots on any
section of the service line, the following guidelines shall be
adhered to:
(i)
Should the cause of the claim be determined to be situated
on the portion of the service line from the sanitary main to the
property line, the City shall refund the deposit to the customer
and assume costs incurred by the customer for the opening
of the sewer by the plumber. The City will also assume costs
of repair.
(ii) Should the cause of the claim be determined to be situated
on the portion of the service line from the property line to the
residence, the City shall retain the deposit, if one had been
submitted, and advise the customer to obtain the services of
a private contractor to repair service if necessary. The costs
of any repair shall be assumed by the customer.
(iii) Should no problem be detected or is caused by grease, ice, a
foreign object that entered the sewer service line from within
the building, or tree roots on any section of the service line
the City shall retain the deposit, if one had been submitted,
and advise the customer to obtain the services of a private
contractor to repair service if necessary. The costs of any
repair shall be assumed by the customer.
(iv) Should the problem co-exist on private property and between
the main and property line, the City shall in its sole discretion
determine a fair apportionment of the costs of the deposit and
repair between the City and the customer.
(v) Prior to execution of any work on private property that is of a
nature that may be identified as customer services in the
Fees and Charges Bylaw or required as a means of
investigation, a deposit shall be paid to the City.
(vi) In addition to the required deposit, a letter of
acknowledgement shall be in place to authorize the activity
required to complete any custom services as identified in the
Fees and Charges Bylaw or investigative work. This letter
shall identify responsibility to pay as may be determined
subsequent to the work being executed.
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(vii) Repairs made by the City or on behalf of the City by
contracted services, pursuant to this bylaw, shall be invoiced
as required to recover actual costs for the repair.
7. PART V - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UTILITY
7.1.
The City hereby establishes the waste management utility system for the
collection, removal, and disposal of all garbage, recyclables, and organic
waste within the City's corporate limits. In order to administer and enforce
the provisions as established in this bylaw, the City may:
a.
Divide the City into areas for the purpose of collecting garbage,
recyclables, and organic waste from eligible properties on various
days of the week;
b.
Designate a particular day of the week for collection of garbage,
recyclables, and organic waste in each designated collection area;
c.
Alter the boundaries of collection areas as deemed necessary on
reasonable notice to the public;
d.
Administer and liaise with any collection contractor who may be
hired by the City to carry out the collection of garbage, recyclables,
or organics within the City;
e.
Assign a green organics cart for organic waste collection to eligible
properties;
f.
Assign a black waste cart for garbage waste collection to eligible
properties;
g.
Determine the frequency of collection of garbage, recyclable, and
organic waste in each designated collection area of the City; and
h.
Designate the conditions and guidelines relating to the acceptance
of waste materials at waste management facilities.
7.2.
Garbage, recyclables, or organic waste collected at curbside shall be
delivered to the respective disposal locations by the collection contractor.
7.3.
Eligible Properties
a.
Eligible properties for garbage, recyclable and organic waste
collection include the following:
(i)
Single family dwellings including mobile homes; and
(ii) Residential dwellings that constitute a unit in a duplex.
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b.
Eligible properties with an active utility service account shall be
assigned only one (1) black waste cart per account for garbage
collection.
c.
Eligible properties with an active utility service account shall be
assigned only one (1) green organics cart per account for organic
collection.
d.
All black waste carts and green organics carts shall remain the
property of the City.
e.
Each eligible property will be charged for solid waste collection
once a water utility service account is activated.
f.
Black waste carts and green organics carts shall not be delivered
to a new eligible property until the home builder has requested a
final water meter read and a new utility service account has been
established.
g.
Owners and occupants of properties not defined herein as eligible
properties shall not place any waste materials at the curbside of
such properties for collection.
h.
Owners of eligible properties are responsible for the assigned cart
being used by tenants.
7.4.
Customer Responsibilities
a.
The customer shall:
(i)
Utilize the regulated carts provided by the City for the storing
and collection of garbage and organic waste, and ensure that
all garbage and organic waste collected is held in such carts
at all times so as to prevent the escape of waste materials
into the environment;
(ii) Ensure that the carts are not loaded beyond capacity by
volume or weight. The lid must be closable even when the
carts are fully loaded;
(iii) Gather all garbage and organic material that escaped from
the carts onto public or private property;
(iv) Maintain supplied carts in good repair and in a sanitary
condition;
(v) Ensure carts remain on the properties to which they were
assigned by the City;
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(vi) Store collected garbage, recyclable, and organic waste in
carts that are made inaccessible to pests or animals;
(vii) Ensure the proper preparation of all collectible garbage,
recyclable, and organic waste in accordance with this bylaw;
(viii) Ensure that collected garbage, recyclable and organic waste
is placed for collection at the curb or laneway of the property,
off the sidewalk and not obstructing pedestrian traffic;
(ix) Make the assigned cart available to the City or its agents
within a reasonable time frame upon request for inspection or
for the purpose of repair of identification of serial number or
identification feature; and
(x) Be responsible for the repair of damage or replacement of
assigned cart due to misuse or alterations involving the
customer.
7.5.
Regulation Containers for Garbage and Organic Collection
a.
Only carts supplied by the City shall be utilized for the purposes of
garbage and organic collection:
(i)
For garbage waste, the ridged reusable cart shall be black in
color with pigment throughout the construction material;
(ii) For organic waste, the ridged reusable cart shall be green in
color with pigment throughout the construction material;
(iii) The carts shall be constructed of injection molded UV
stabilized high-density polyethylene, containing recycled
material where possible. All carts shall be of uniform design
and construction (North American style roll out carts with
blow molded wheels) and be either two hundred and forty
litres (240 L) or one hundred and twenty litres (120 L) in size;
(iv) The body of the cart shall be tapered, with a smooth surface
and free of internal obstruction, to allow all materials to be
removed from the cart during the tipping process;
(v) All metal parts shall be constructed of stainless steel to resist
corrosion;
(vi) Each cart shall be capable of holding a minimum of forty-five
kilograms (45kg) or one hundred pounds (100 lbs) during the
tipping cycle, without structural damage or deformation;
(vii) The carts shall be balanced in such a way to reduce the
possibility of tipping over while being moved, whether full or
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empty. Handles for moving the carts shall be at the opposite
sides of the lifting area; and
(viii) The cart wheels must be:
(I) Two hundred and fifty millimeters (250 mm) in diameter; an
(II) One piece blow molded;
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serviceable for fully automated systems; and
(V) Be attached to an axle made of solid steel.
b.
No material shall be considered to be "garbage" within the
meaning of this bylaw unless and until the customer has placed
the waste material in a regulation cart.
c.
No person shall put out or permit to be put out animal feces or any
other manure type waste unless packaged separately from other
waste in a securely tied compostable bag free of punctures, tears,
and leaks.
d.
The City and its contractor are not required to handle, collect or
remove a black waste cart, or the contents of such, which does not
comply with this bylaw.
e.
No person shall dispose of any waste in a receptacle or cart
owned or leased by another person without the express written
consent of the owner of the receptacle or cart.
f.
Recyclable materials shall be accepted for collection at curbside
only if placed in a blue bag.
g.
Cardboard shall be accepted for collection at curbside only if
placed in a blue bag or flattened and neatly stacked.
h.
Any recyclable material that is over 1.2 meters in length or is not
neatly stacked will not be collected.
7.6.
Use of Eco Centre
a.
All garbage, recyclable material, or organic waste disposed of at
the Eco Centre is subject to the regulations established by the
City, and therefore:
(i)
No person shall deposit or dispose of waste at any location in
the City except the Eco Centre; and
(ii) A disposal fee may be charged.
b.
All owners or occupants of properties shall remove and dispose of
all garbage originating or placed on the properties which are not
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collected, removed and disposed of pursuant to this bylaw. If any
owner or occupant fails to remove and dispose of garbage in
contravention of the foregoing, the City may remove and dispose
of such garbage at the owner or occupant's expense and the cost
of removing and disposing of such garbage shall become an
amount owing by the owner or occupant to the municipality.
c.
All City residents have access to the Eco Centre for the disposal of
household recyclables. Acceptable items include but not limited to:
(i)
Mixed paper such as:
(I) Boxboard;
(II) Paper;
(III) Magazines;
(IV) Corrugated cardboard; and
(V) Newspaper.
(ii) Tin cans and metal containers.
(iii) Other materials as expressed by the City and its contractor.
d.
All material disposed of through the Eco Centre facility is subject to
fees that are subject to change from time to time.
e.
Loitering and scavenging at the Eco Centre are prohibited and will
result in the issuance of a fine.
f.
Customers of the Eco Centre shall comply with directions given to
them for proper disposal of materials. Failure to dispose of
materials as directed shall result in a fine being issued to the
customer.
g.
Customers of the Eco Centre who are abusive to the attendants
shall be requested to vacate the property. Failure to vacate the
property as directed shall result in a fine being issued to the
customer.
h.
If in the opinion of the City solid waste materials disposed of on
public property are the property of a person, a fine will be issued to
that person.
i.
If in the opinion of the City recyclable materials disposed of on
public property are the property of a person, a fine will be issued to
that person.
7.7.
Private Garbage Collection
a.
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some other person for such purpose, but such action shall not
relieve the owner or occupant of this liability to pay to the City the
rate levied under this bylaw for removing such garbage.
7.8.
Use of Organic Waste Collection Service
a.
All sites receiving garbage collection service will receive a green
organics cart and may utilize the organic waste collection service
at no extra cost.
b.
Branches or bushes may be placed for collection at eligible
properties with each bundle no more than 1.2 metres in length and
thirty-four (34) kilograms in weight.
c.
All extra organic waste must be placed in a compostable bag that
is clearly marked as compostable. Biodegradable bags are
considered unacceptable and if used, a fine may be assessed.
d.
The organic waste collection service is limited to all organic and
non-hazardous materials, which include food waste, paper waste
and natural yard waste.
e.
Unacceptable items for the organics collection service include, but
are not limited to, hazardous materials, plastic, glass, metal,
styrofoam, ashes, and personal hygiene products.
f.
The City and its contractor are not required to collect the contents
of a green organics cart should it contain any unacceptable items.
The cart will be tagged to notify the customer of unacceptable use.
Repeated inclusion of unacceptable waste materials in routine
organic collection will result in a fine being issued to the customer.
7.9.
Hazardous Waste, Dangerous Goods, Special Waste
a.
The owner or occupant of properties which produces or possesses
any dangerous goods, hazardous waste or special waste shall
remove and dispose of such goods in accordance with this bylaw
and any applicable provincial and federal legislation, regulation,
and guidelines.
b.
Clearly marked and identified household hazardous wastes will be
accepted at the Eco Centre. See Schedule A for a list of items
accepted as household hazardous waste and a list of items that
are not accepted at the Eco Centre.
c.
The owner or occupant of any property from which any dangerous
goods, hazardous waste or special waste is removed shall
properly identify such waste or goods and shall be responsible for
obtaining approvals for the safe transport and disposal thereof.
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d.
No person shall deposit or mix with any garbage for collection in
the garbage service or delivery to the Eco Centre any dangerous
goods or hazardous waste that is not listed in Schedule A.
e.
No person shall place, or cause to be placed, any special waste
into the garbage service or Eco Centre without obtaining
permission from the City and making payment of the disposal
charge.
f.
Any person breaching any part of this section shall be responsible
for all costs incurred in eliminating any pollution from, or
contamination of, the Transfer Station or any other site in the City
and shall make payment of the same to the City on demand.
7.10.
Burning
a.
Except as provided in the City's Fire Permit, no person shall burn
or attempt to burn any garbage outside of a building in any area of
the City.
7.11.
Prohibitions
a.
No person shall:
(i)
Pick over, remove, disturb or otherwise interfere with any
waste material that has been set out for municipal collection;
(ii) Collect waste material placed for municipal collection; or
(iii) Remove a black waste carts or green organics carts placed
at curbside.
b.
The prohibitions in 7.11(a) do not apply to the person who placed
the waste material for collection or to the City or its contractors.
8. PART VI: ENFORCEMENT
8.1.
A designated officer who inspects any property under this bylaw, or any
person who takes any actions or performs any work on behalf of the City
pursuant to this bylaw, is not liable for any damages caused by the
inspection, the work, or the actions.
8.2.
Any person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an
offence.
8.3.
In the case of an offence that is of a continuing nature, a contravention
constitutes a separate offence in respect of each day, or part of a day, on
which it continues and a person guilty of such an offence is liable to a fine in
an amount not less than that established by this or any other bylaw for each
such day.
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8.4.
Any person found in contravention of a provision of this bylaw and who does
not comply with the directions of the City to correct the violation is guilty of
an offence and said violation may be remedied by the City to its satisfaction.
8.5.
A designated officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a
Violation Ticket, pursuant to either Part II or III of the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. P-34, as amended, to any person who the
designated officer has reasonable grounds to believe has contravened any
provision of this bylaw.
8.6.
A violation ticket may be issued to a person:
a.
Either personally; or
b.
By using regular mail to mail a copy to the person at his last known
postal address.
8.7.
The violation ticket shall state:
a.
The name of the person;
b.
The offence;
c.
The appropriate penalty for the offence as specified in the City's
Fees and Charges Bylaw or otherwise;
d.
The location where the violation occurred; and
e.
Any other pertinent information as per the discretion of the
designated officer.
8.8.
The violation ticket may provide for payment of the specified penalty set out
in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw for the offence, and the recording of
such payment by the by the Court shall constitute acceptance of a guilty
plea and the imposition of a fine in the amount of the specified penalty.
8.9.
Section 8.8 shall not prevent a designated officer from issuing a violation
ticket requiring a Court appearance of the defendant.
8.10.
Any person who is guilty of an offence under this bylaw for which a penalty
is not otherwise provided is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not
more than $3,000.
8.11.
The conviction of a person under the provisions of this bylaw does not
operate as a bar to further prosecution for the continued neglect or failure
on the part of the person to comply with the provisions of this bylaw, or
anything issued in accordance with this bylaw.
8.12.
In addition to any other remedy available to the City for non-compliance with
this bylaw, the City may correct the violation and the costs incurred
therefore shall be paid to the City upon demand and failing payment, are an
amount owed to the City.
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9. EFFECTIVE DATE
9.1.
This bylaw shall come into force and effect January 1, 2015.
9.2.
Where conflict exists, this bylaw supersedes Bylaw C-497-03, as amended.
First Reading Carried 22 September 2014
Second Reading Carried 27 October 2014
Third Reading Carried 24 November 2014
Date Signed 01 December 2014
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SCHEDULE A - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
ACCEPTED HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
The following items will be accepted without charge as long as the items are clearly marked:
Abrasive cleaners
Acetone
Aerosol paints and sprays
Air fresheners (aerosol)
All-purpose cleaners (solvent based)
Ammonia
Ant/wasp spray
Antifreeze
Auto body filler
Batteries (car, cell phone, household)
Barbecue starters
Bleach
Brake and transmission fluid
Butane refills
Carbon tetrachloride
Car (lead-acid) batteries
Car waxes and polishes (solvent and water
based)
Cell phones
Contact cement
Degreasers (petroleum based)
Disinfectants
Drain cleaners
Fabric softeners
Floor wax strippers
Florescent light bulbs
Hair sprays (aerosol)
Insecticides
Kerosene
Laundry stain removers
Light bulbs
Lighter fluid
Liquid cleaners
Lye
Mercury thermometers
Mildew removers
Muriatic acid
Nail polish and remover
Oil Filters
Oven cleaners
Paint thinners and strippers
Paints (oil and water based)
Photographic chemicals
Propane cylinders
Rubbing alcohol
Shoe polish
Silver and brass polish
Smoke detectors
Solvents, turpentine, varnish, lacquers
Spot removers
Spa and pool chemicals
Toiler cleaners
Tub and toilet cleaners
Used oil
Weed killers
Windshield washer solution
Wood preservative
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
Explosives and explosives components
Pharmaceuticals
Fireworks
Pharmaceutical needles
Road flares
Railroad ties
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