Community Standards Bylaw 17-2019 — full text

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## Bylaw Title 1. This Bylaw shall be known as the "Community Standards Bylaw". ## Definitions - In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires: - a) "Boulevard" means that part of a Highway that: - i) is not a roadway; and - ii) is that part of the Sidewalk that is not especially adapted to the use of or ordinarily used by pedestrians;   ## Bylaw 17-2019 ## COMMUNITY STANDARDS BYLAW ## BEING A BYLAW OF THORILD COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING NUISANCE, SAFETY AND LIVABILITY ISSUES. WHEREAS, pursuant to section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, a council may pass bylaws Tor municipal purposes respecting the following matters: - a) the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; - b) nuisances, including unsightly property; 3. people, activities and things in, on or near a public place or a place that is open to the public; and 4. the enforcement of bylaws AND WHEREAS, pursuant to section 66(2) of the Safety Codes Act, a council may make bylaws respecting the following matters: - Minimum maintenance standards for buildings and structures; and - b) Unsightly or derelict buildings or structures. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Thorhild County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, enacts as follows: ## PART 1 - TITLE, DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION - b) "Building" includes any part of a building placed in, on or over land whether or not it is so affixed to become transferred without special mention by a transfer or sale of that land; 2. "Chief Administrative Officer" means the chief administrative officer of the County or their delegate; - d) "Construction Activity" includes but is not limited to: demolition, dismantling, excavation, construction of components & materials in any form, alteration, repair, maintenance, painting, laying of pipe, equipment installation and maintenance,, clean up, delivery and removal of materials & equipment, warming up of equipment, arrival and departure of contractor & trades. - e) "County" means the municipal corporation of Thorhild County and includes the geographical area within the boundaries of the County where the context so requires; - f) "dB(A)" means the sound pressure measured in Decibels using the "A" weighted scale of a sound level meter; 6. "Debris" shall mean scattered pieces of waste or remains such as, but not limited to, construction materials, soils, oversized rocks, waste, rubble, spoilage, etc. Debris shall be no larger than 4" (100mm) diameter in accumulated size at any site specific location of up to 160 ft. (50m) length in either direction or, as observed at any alternate location by peace officer," - h) "Decibel" means a unit for expressing the relative intensity of sounds on a scale from zero for the average least perceptible sound to approximately 130 for the average pain level; - i) "Garbage" means any solid waste or liquid material or product, combination of solid or liquid materials, or liquid materials or products, which includes but is not limited to any rubbish, garbage, paper, packages, containers, bottles, cans, metal, human or animal excrement, or the whole or part of an animal carcass, or the whole or part of any article, raw or processed material, or a dismantled or inoperative vehicle or other machinery. - j) "Hamlet" means the Hamlets of Abee, Egremont, Long Lake, Newbrook, Opal, Radway and Thorhild, \_ located within the County; - k) "Highway" has the same meaning as in the Traffic Safety Act; - 1) "Infected Soils" means soil that is infected with a plant or disease declared to be a nuisance or pest under the Agricultural Pests Act; - m) "Motor Vehicle" has the same meaning as in Traffic Safety Act; - n) "Municipal Tag" means a tag or similar document issued by the County pursuant the Municipal Government Act that alleges a bylaw offence and provides a Person with the opportunity to pay an amount to the County in lieu of prosecution for the offence;  - 0) "Noxious Weed" has the same meaning as in the Weed Control Act; 2. "Occupy" means residing on or to be in apparent possession or control of Property; - 9) "Own" or "Owns" means: - i) in the case of land, to be registered under the Land Titles Act as the owner of the fee simple estate in a parcel of land; or 5. il) in the case of personal property, to be in lawful possession or have the right to exercise control over it or to be the registered owner of it; 6. г) "Peace Officer" means a bylaw enforcement officer or a community peace officer appointed by the County to enforce bylaws of the County, and includes a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; - s) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, association; corporation, trustee, executor, administrator or other legal representative; - t) "Property" means a parcel of land including any Buildings; 9. "Public Place" means any Property, whether publicly or privately owned, to which members of the public have access as of right or by express or implied invitation; whether on payment of any fee or not; - v) "Recreational Vehicle" includes but is not limited to: a trailer, watercraft, off-road vehicle that is utilized for recreational or work purposes and any motor home, travel trailer, tent trailers, watercraft and trailer, fifth wheel trailer, a camper when it is not mounted on a truck but placed on the ground or stand, utility trailer, or any similar vehicles, regardless of whether it is capable of being transported or drawn on a Highway; - W) "Sidewalk" means that part of the Highway especially adapted to the use of or ordinarily used by pedestrians and includes that part of a Highway between the curb line or, where there is no curb line, the edge of the roadway, and the adjacent property line whether or not it is paved or unpaved; - x) "Street Furniture" includes items such as poles, traffic control devices, waste receptacles, benches, bus enclosures, trees, plants, grass, utilities, planters, bicycle racks, newspaper boxes or any other similar property placed on a Highway or Public Place; - y) "Structure" means any structure, including but not limited to a fence, retaining wall, scaffolding, shed, portable shack, or other similar types of construction; - z) 'Vehicle" has the same meaning as in the Traffic Safety Act; 15. aa) "Violation Ticket" has the same meaning as in the Provincial Offences Procedure Act,  ## Rules of Interpretation 3. Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a Person from complying with any provision of any Provincial or Federal legislation or regulation, other bylaw or any requirement of any lawful permit, order or license. 4. The headings in this Bylaw are for guidance purposes and convenience only. 3. Every provision in 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. 6. Any reference to the provisions of a statute of Alberta is a reference to that statute as amended, from time to time. ## PART 2 - PUBLIC BEHAVIOURS ## Littering - A Person shall not leave any Garbage or similar debris of any form in a Public Place except in a receptacle designated and intended for such use. ## Dangerous Actions 8. A Person shall not, in a Public Place, throw or propel an object, or engage in any conduct, of a type or manner that is reasonably likely to cause injury to another Person or damage to Property. ## Street Furniture - A Person shall not climb on, overturn, alter, deface, damage, destroy, tamper or otherwise interfere with any Street Furniture. ## Fighting 10. Except where a Person is a participant of an organized sporting event and is governed by the rules of conduct of that sporting event, a Person shall not participate in a fight or other similar physical confrontation in a Public Place. ## PART 3 - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ## Nuisance on Property 11. - (1) A Person shall not cause or permit a nuisance to exist on Property they Own or Occupy. - (2) For the purpose of greater certainty, a nuisance includes Property that shows sign of a serious disregard for general maintenance and upkeep, whether or not it is detrimental to the surrounding area, examples of which include:  - a) excessive accumulation of material including but not limited to building materials, appliances, household goods, boxes, tires, Vehicle parts, Garbage or similar debris of any form, whether of any apparent value or not; 2. any loose litter, Garbage or similar debris of any form whether located in a storage area, collection area or elsewhere on the land; 3. any loose building or construction materials, any accumulation of constructionrelated Garbage or similar debris of any form, or any untidy work or storage areas on the land; 4. damaged, dismantled or derelict Vehicles or Motor Vehicles, whether insured or registered or not; - e) any Building, Structure, Motor Vehicle, Vehicle or Recreational Vehicle displaying graffiti that is visible from any surrounding Property; - f) smelly or messy compost heaps; - g) unkempt grass higher than 15 centimeters; within the Hamlets of Abee, Egremont, Long Lake, Newbrook, Opal, Radway and Thorhild. - h) excessive weeds; - i) production of excessive dust, dirt or smoke; - j) production of any generally offensive odors; - k) any tree, shrub, other type of vegetation or any Structure that: - i) interferes or could interfere with any public work or utility; 13. obstructs any Sidewalk adjacent to the land; 14. iii) impairs visibility required for safe traffic flow at any intersection adjacent to the land; or 15. iv) has any rot or other deterioration; - 1) any accessible excavation, ditch, drain or standing water that could pose a danger to the public; or - m) exterior damage, rot or other deterioration to a Building or Structure, including but not limited to peeling, unpainted or untreated surfaces, missing siding, shingles, windows or doors, or any other hole or opening in the Building. ## Impact on Highways, Public Places and County Storm Sewer Systems 12. A Person shall not cause or permit Garbage or similar debris of any form from Property they Own or Occupy to be deposited on a Highway or a Public Place. 13. A Person shall not cause or permit a Noxious Weed or Infected Soils from Property they Own or Occupy to enter onto or encroach upon on a Highway or a Public Place. 14. A Person shall not cause or permit any contaminated Garbage or similar debris of any kind from Property they Own or Occupy to enter into County storm sewer systems.  ## Unoccupied Buildings 15. - (1) If a Building normally intended for human habitation is unoccupied, then any door or window opening in the Building may be covered with a solid piece of wood, subject to the wood being: - a) installed from the exterior and fitted within the frame of the opening in a watertight manner; - b) of a thickness sufficient to prevent unauthorized entry into the Building; - c) secured in a manner sufficient to prevent unauthorized entry into the Building; and - d) coated with an opaque protective finish in a manner that is not detrimental to the surrounding area. - (2) If a Building normally intended for human habitation is unoccupied, the Person who Owns the Property on which the building is located shall ensure every walk and driveway on the Property is maintained clear of all snow and ice within 48 hours after the snow or ice has been deposited - (3) If a Person fails to comply with subsection (2), the County may arrange to have the Sidewalk cleared and the expenses and costs incurred by the County for removing the snow and ice shall be paid by the Person who Owns the Property upon demand and, if unpaid, may be added to the tax roll of the Property. ## Appliances Not Contained within a Building 16. - (1) Unless otherwise contained within a Building, a Person shall not cause or permit a refrigerator, freezer, washing machine, clothes dryer or other similar appliance to be placed on Property they Own or Occupy unless effective measures have been taken to prevent the opening and closing of the appliance. - (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), measures considered to be effective may include: - a) the complete removal of the door for the appliance; - b) the removal of the door handle mechanism if this prevents opening and closing of the door to the appliance; - c) the removal of the door hinges; - d) locking the appliance; or  ## Signage 20. County approved signage will be installed by Public Works staff or an approved contractor on behalf of the County within two (2) business day notice (48 hours) that a street maintenance activity will be conducted within the area; 21. A person shall remove all motor vehicles and recreational vehicles from hamlet streets by 7 a.m. on the day in which prior indication by County approved signage has indicated requirements to conduct street maintenance activities such as sweeping, snow removal, gradering, construction and other such activities. - e) otherwise wrapping or containing the appliance so that the interior is inaccessible.  now and oo it. ## Sidewalks - (1) A Person shall remove snow and ice from any Sidewalk adjacent to Property they Own or Occupy within 48 hours after the snow or ice has been deposited. - (2) A Person shall ensure any Sidewalk adjacent to Property they Own or Occupy is free of any Garbage. - (3) If a Person fails to comply with subsection (1), the County may arrange to have the Sidewalk cleared and the expenses and costs incurred by the County for removing the snow and ice shall be paid upon demand and, if unpaid, may be added to the tax roll of the adjacent Property. - (4) A Person shall not deposit snow ice upon any Highway, Public Place or Property that is not their own. ## Roofs and Awnings 18. A Person who Owns a Building from which a roof or awning extends over a Sidewalk shall keep that roof or awning free of snow and ice. ## Boulevards 19. - (1) A Person shall maintain any Boulevard adjacent to Property they Own or Occupy by: - a) keeping any grass on the Boulevard cut to a length of no more than 15 centimeters; 3. removing any accumulation of fallen leaves, grass clippings, Garbage or similar debris of any form within a reasonable time. ## Prohibited Noise ## 22. - (1) A Person shall not cause or permit any noise that, in the opinion of a Peace Officer having regard for the circumstances, including the criteria provided under section 22 of this Bylaw, disturbs the peace of another individual. - (2) A Person shall not cause or permit a Property they Own or Occupy to be used so that a noise from the Property, in the opinion of a Peace Officer having regard for the circumstances, including the criteria provided under section 22 of this Bylaw, disturbs the peace of another individual. - (3) A Person may be found guilty of a contravention of this section whether or not the Decibel level: - a) is measured; or - b) if measured, exceeds any limit prescribed by this Bylaw. - (1) In determining if a noise is reasonably likely to disturb the peace of others, the following criteria may be considered: - a) type, volume, and duration of the noise; - b) time of day and day of week; - c) nature and use of the surrounding area; - d) Decibel level, if measured; and - e) any other relevant factor. ## Daytime Decibel Limits - Residential ## 24. - (1) Without restricting the generality of section 21, a Person shall not cause or permit a noise to be made that exceeds 70 dB(A), as measured at the property line, on a Property they Own or Occupy that is zoned for residential use in the County, between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on any day. - (2) This section does not apply to noises up to: - a) 75 dB(A) lasting a total period of time not exceeding one hours in any one day; - b) 80 dB(A) lasting a total period of time not exceeding 30 minutes in any one day; or  ## Criteria ## 23. ## PART 4 - NOISE CONTROL ## Daytime Decibel Limits - Non-Residential 25. - (1) Without restricting the generality of section 21, a Person shall not cause or permit a noise to be made that exceeds 75 dB(A), as measured at the property line, on a Property they Own or Occupy that is zoned for a use other than residential in the County, between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on any day. - (2) This section does not apply to noises up to: - a) 80 dB(A) lasting for a total period of time not exceeding two hours in any one day; - b) 85 dB(A) lasting for a total period of time not exceeding one hour in any one day. ## Overnight Decibel Limits - Residential and Non-Residential 26. Without restricting the generality of section 21, a Person shall not cause or permit a noise to be made that exceeds 65 dB(A), as measured at the property line, on a Property they Own or Occupy, regardless of the zoning of the Property, in the County, between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on any day. ## Construction Activity 27. - (1) A Person shall not cause or permit any Construction Activity on Property they Own or Occupy: - a) between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. on any day; or - b) at any time, contrary to a written notice issued by the Chief Administration Officer pursuant to subsection (2). - (2) The Chief Administrative Officer may, by written notice, direct that all or specific types of Construction Activity shall be permitted or restricted, in any manner whatsoever, on a Property within the County during the times specified in the written notice. - (3) Prior to issuing a written notice pursuant to subsection (2), the Chief Administrative Officer may consider: - a) the proximity of the Construction Activity to adjacent Property; - b) the nature of the Construction Activity occurring on the Property; - c) the nature and use of adjacent Property; - d) the number and nature of previous complaints regarding the Construction Activity occurring on the Property; - e) the intended schedule for completion of the Construction Activity occurring on the Property, including the potential impact of restricted hours on the completion of the Construction Activity; and  ## Offence 29. A Person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence. ## Vicarious Liability 30. For the purposes of this Bylaw, an act or omission by an employee or agent of a Person is deemed also to be an act or omission of the Person if the act or omission occurred ir the course of the employee's employment with the Person, or in the course of the agent exercising the powers or performing the duties on behalf of the Person under their agency relationship. ## Corporations and Partnerships - (1) When a corporation commits an offence under this Bylaw, every principal, director, manager, employee or agent of the corporation who authorized the act or omission that constitutes the offence or assented to or acquiesced or participated in the act or omission that constitutes the offence is guilty of the offence whether or not the corporation has been prosecuted for the offence. - (2) If a partner in a partnership is guilty of an offence under this Bylaw, each partner in that or acquiesce or paticipad the act a or in that continues the fence or is guild or - f) any other factor reasonably related to the Construction Activity occurring on the Property.  ## Sounds from Motor Vehicles in Hamlets 28. - (1) A Person shall not cause or permit the use engine retarder brakes to slow or stop a Motor Vehicle at any time within a Hamlet. - (2) A Person shall not operate a Motor Vehicle within a Hamlet that is capable of: - a) emitting any sound exceeding 92 db(A), as measured at 50 centimeters from the exhaust outlet of the Motor Vehicle, while the engine is at idle; or - b) emitting any sound exceeding 96 db(A), as measured at 50 centimeters from the exhaust outlet of the Motor Vehicle, while the engine is at any speed greater than ## PART 5 - ENFORCEMENT ## Fines and Penalties 32. - (1) A Person who is guilty of an offence is liable to a fine in an amount not less than that established in Schedule "A" and not exceeding $10,000.00. - (2) Without restricting the generality of subsection (1) the fine amounts set out in Schedule "A" are established for use on Municipal Tags and Violation Tickets if a voluntary payment option is offered. ## Municipal Tag - (1) A Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a Municipal Tag to any Person who the Peace Officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this Bylaw. - (2) A Municipal Tag may be issued to such Person: - a) either personally; or - b) by mailing a copy to such Person at his or her last known post office address. - (3) The Municipal Tag shall be in a form approved by the Chief Administrative Officer and shall state: - a) the name of the Person; - b) the offence; - c) the specified penalty established by this Bylaw for the offence; - d) that the penalty shall be paid within 14 days of the issuance of the Municipal Tag; and - e) any other information as may be required by the Chief Administrative Officer. ## Payment in Lieu of Prosecution 34. Where a Municipal Tag is issued pursuant to this Bylaw, the Person to whom the Municipal Tag is issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offence, pay to the County the penalty specified within the time period indicated on the Municipal Tag. ## Violation Ticket 35. - (1) If a Municipal Tag has been issued and if the specified penalty has not been paid within the prescribed time, then a Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a Violation Ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act. - (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to immediately issue a Violation Ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act to  mar and fan it any Person who the Peace Officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this Bylaw. 36. If a Violation Ticket is issued in respect of an offence, the Violation Ticket may: - a) specify the fine amount established by this Bylaw for the offence; or - b) require a Person to appear in court without the alternative of making a voluntary payment. ## Voluntary Payment 37. A Person who commits an offence may: - a) if a Violation Ticket is issued in respect of the offence; and - b) if the Violation Ticket specifies the fine amount established by this Bylaw for the offence; make a voluntary payment by submitting to a Clerk of the Provincial Court, on or before the initial appearance date indicated on the Violation Ticket, the specified penalty set out on the Violation Ticket. ## Obstruction 38. A Person shall not obstruct or hinder any Person in the exercise or performance of the Person's powers pursuant to this Bylaw. ## PART 6 - GENERAL ## Powers of Chief Administrative Officer 39. Without restricting any other power, duty or function granted by this Bylaw, the Chief Administrative Officer may: - a) carry out any inspections to determine compliance with this Bylaw; - b) take any steps or carry out any actions required to enforce this Bylaw; - c) take any steps or carry out any actions required to remedy a contravention of this Bylaw; - d) establish investigation and enforcement procedures with respect to residential, commercial, industrial or other types of property and such procedures may differ depending on the type of property in question; 6. establish areas where activities restricted by this Bylaw are permitted; 7. establish forms for the purposes of this Bylaw; 8. issue permits with such terms and conditions as are deemed appropriate;  ## Permits - (1) A Person to whom a permit has been issued pursuant to this Bylaw and any Person carrying out an activity otherwise regulated, restricted or prohibited by this Bylaw pursuant to such permit, shall comply with any terms or conditions forming part of the permit. - (2) A Person shall not make any false or misleading statement or provide any false or misleading information to obtain a permit pursuant to this Bylaw. - (3) If any term or condition of a permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw is contravened or if a false or misleading statement or false or misleading information was provided to obtain the permit, the Chief Administrative Officer may immediately cancel the permit. ## Proof of Permit 41. The onus of proving a permit has been issued in relation to any activity otherwise regulated, restricted or prohibited by this Bylaw is on the Person alleging the existence of such a permit on a balance of probabilities. ## Certified Copy of Record 42. A copy of a record of the County, certified by the Chief Administrative Officer as a true copy of the original, shall be admitted in evidence as prima facie proof of the facts stated in the record without proof of the appointment or signature of the person signing it. 2. establish the criteria to be met for a permit pursuant to this Bylaw; and 3. delegate any powers, duties or functions under this Bylaw to an employee of the County  ## PART 7 - TRANSITIONAL     ## Repeals 43. The following County bylaws are repealed: - a) Bylaw 35-2018 ## Enactment - This Bylaw shall come into force and effect when it has received third reading and has been duly signed READ A FIRST TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 23d DAY OF APRIL, 2019 Chief Administrative Officer READ A SECOND TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 28** DAY OF MAY, 2019 Lucia Reeve Chief Administrative Officer READ A THIRD TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 11*h DAY OF JUNE, 2019 Chief Administrative Officer ## SCHEDULE A ## Specified Penalties | OFFENCE | SECTION | FIRST OFFENCE | SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENCE | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Littering | 7 | $150.00 | $300.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Participating in Dangerous Actions | 9 | $250.00 | $500.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Removing, defacing or damaging fixtures/furniture on Public Land | 10 | $500.00 | $1000.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the may of $10.000.00 | | Fighting | 11 | $250.00 | $500.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting a nuisance to exist on Property | 12(1) | $150.00 | $300.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting Garbage or similar debris to be deposited on Highway or Public Place | 13 | $250.00 | $500.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting Noxious Weeds or Infected Soils to enter onto or encroach on Highway or Public Place | 14 | $250.00 | $500.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting contaminated Garbage or similar debris to enter County storm sewer system | 15 | $500.00 | $1000.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Failure to clear snow and/or ice from walkways/driveways of unoccupied Building within 48 hours | 16(2) | $150.00 | $300.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting appliance, not contained within Building, to be placed on Property without effective measures being taken to prevent opening and closing of appliance | 17(1) | $150.00 | $300.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Failing to clear snow or ice from a Sidewalk within 48 hours | 18(1) | $150.00 | $300 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Failing to ensure Sidewalk is free from any Garbage | 18(2) | $150.00 | $300.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Depositing snow or ice onto a Highway, Public Place or private Property | 18(4) | $150.00 | $30.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 |  | Failing to maintain a roof or awning over a Sidewalk | 19 | $150.00 | $300.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Failing to maintain a Boulevard adjacent to Property | 20(1) | $150.00 | $300.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting a noise that disturbs the peace | 21(1) | $250.00 | $500.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting a Property to be used so that noise from the Property disturbs the peace | 21(2) | $250.00 | $500.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting a noise exceeding 70 dB(A) to be made on a residential Property between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. | 23(1) | $150.00 | $300.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting a noise exceeding 75 dB(A) to be made on a non-residential Property between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. | 24(1) | $150.00 | $300.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting a noise exceeding 65 dB(A) to be made on a Property between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. | 25 | $500.00 | $1000.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting Construction Activity outside permitted hours | 26(1) | $500.00 | $1000.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Causing or permitting the use of engine retarder brakes on a Motor Vehicle within a Hamlet | 27(1) | $350.00 | $500.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 | | Operating a Motor Vehicle capable of exceeding specified sounds within a Hamlet | 27(2) | $250.00 | $250.00 and double for every oftence thereatte o the max of $10.000.00 | | Obstruct a Person in the exercise or performance of their powers under the Bylaw | 37 | $500.00 | $1000.00 and double for every offence thereafter to the max of $10,000.00 |