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"Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 1134, 2010" - Consolidation
Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 1134, 2010
(With amendments to January 12, 2026)
Consolidated for convenience only:
All persons making use of this consolidation are advised that the amendments have been consolidated for convenience
only, and that the original bylaws should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the bylaw.
Includes Amendments:
Bylaw No. 1316
Adopted June 28, 2010
Bylaw No. 1134-04
Adopted October 13, 2020
Bylaw No. 1134-05
Adopted February 8, 2021
Bylaw No. 1134-06
Bylaw No. 1134-07
Adopted June 27, 2022
Adopted January 12, 2026
"Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 1134, 2010" - Consolidation
CITY OF COLWOOD
BYLAW NO. 1134
A BYLAW TO REGULATE TRAFFIC, PARKING AND USE OF HIGHWAYS, BOULEVARDS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC LAND IN
THE CITY OF COLWOOD
WHEREAS Council of the City of Colwood is authorized, pursuant to the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act and the
Community Charter to regulate traffic, parking and the use of highways, boulevards, sidewalks and public land within
the City of Colwood.
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that Council of the City of Colwood, in an open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as
follows:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - INTERPRETATION .................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.
CITATION: .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
2.
REPEAL .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
3.
DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
4.
SEVERABILITY ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
5.
HEADINGS ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
PART II - APPLICATION AND AUTHORITIES ........................................................................................................................ 6
6.
APPLICATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
7.
EXEMPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
8.
DELEGATION OF POWERS ..................................................................................................................................... 7
9.
BYLAW OFFENCE NOTICES .................................................................................................................................... 7
PART III - VEHICLE REGULATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 8
10.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES .............................................................................................................................. 8
11.
STOPPING AT INTERSECTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 8
12.
UNNECESSARY NOISE........................................................................................................................................ 8
13.
NEWLY PAINTED LINES ..................................................................................................................................... 8
14.
EMERGING FROM LANES AND DRIVEWAYS ..................................................................................................... 8
15.
SPEED LIMITS .................................................................................................................................................. 10
16.
SCHOOLS ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
17.
PLAYGROUNDS ............................................................................................................................................... 10
18.
OBEYING FLAGPERSON ................................................................................................................................... 10
19.
DRIVING OVER FIRE HOSE ............................................................................................................................... 10
20.
SLOW MOVING VEHICLES ............................................................................................................................... 10
21.
ELECTRIC CARS ................................................................................................................................................ 11
22.
DRIVING ON SIDEWALK OR CYCLE PATH ........................................................................................................ 11
PART IV - PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................... 12
23.
PERSONS IMPEDING TRAFFIC ......................................................................................................................... 12
24.
CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR ............................................................................................................................ 12
25.
OBSTRUCTING SIDEWALK, SOLICITING ........................................................................................................... 12
26.
PEDESTRIANS .................................................................................................................................................. 13
27.
CYCLES ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
28.
INLINE SKATES................................................................................................................................................. 14
29.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT ................................................................................................................................... 14
PART V - PARKING REGULATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 15
30.
MANNER OF PARKING .................................................................................................................................... 15
31.
WHERE PARKING PROHIBITED ........................................................................................................................ 15
32.
PARKING TIME LIMITS..................................................................................................................................... 16
33.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ................................................................................................................................. 16
34.
LOADING ZONES ............................................................................................................................................. 18
35.
DISABLED PARKING ......................................................................................................................................... 18
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36.
RESIDENT-PARKING ONLY PERMIT ................................................................................................................. 18
PART VI - OTHER REGULATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 19
37.
STUNTING ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
38.
OBEDIENCE TO CROSSING GUARD.................................................................................................................. 19
39.
LITTERING ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
40.
REQUIREMENT TO STATE NAME AND ADDRESS ............................................................................................ 19
41.
INTERFERING WITH PROCESSION ................................................................................................................... 19
42.
CLEAN-UP OF ACCIDENT SCENE ...................................................................................................................... 19
43.
SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY AND BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 19
PART VII - HIGHWAY USE REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 21
44.
DRIVEWAYS ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
45.
INTENTIONALLY DELETED ............................................................................................................................... 21
46.
UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS ................................................................................................................................... 21
47.
DISCARDED SHOPPING CARTS ........................................................................................................................ 21
48.
VENDING MACHINES ...................................................................................................................................... 22
49.
HIGHWAY USE REQUIRING RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT ....................................................................................... 22
50.
HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS ................................................................................................................ 23
51.
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 24
52.
VEHICLE PROHIBITIONS .................................................................................................................................. 27
53.
METHODS OF LOAD SECUREMENT ................................................................................................................. 27
54.
EXCEPTION FOR SIZE OR SHAPE ...................................................................................................................... 28
55.
TRANSPORTING LOGS OR POLES .................................................................................................................... 28
56.
TIERED ARTICLES ............................................................................................................................................. 28
57.
DRUMS ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
58.
COVERING OF AGGREGATE LOADS ................................................................................................................. 28
59.
LOAD SUPPORTED ON ROLLERS...................................................................................................................... 29
60.
REFUSE CONTAINERS ...................................................................................................................................... 29
61.
FRONT END STRUCTURES ............................................................................................................................... 29
62.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 29
63.
PILOT CARS AND SIGNS ................................................................................................................................... 30
64.
EXEMPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 31
65.
ALL SIGNS TO APPLY ....................................................................................................................................... 31
66.
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 31
67.
ENGINEERS ORDERS: WEIGHT ........................................................................................................................ 31
68.
MAXIMUM WEIGHTS ...................................................................................................................................... 32
69.
PENALTY: WEIGHT VIOLATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 32
70.
AUTHORITY TO WEIGH VEHICLES ................................................................................................................... 32
71.
HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING ........................................................................................................ 32
72.
TRUCK ROUTES ............................................................................................................................................... 33
73.
IDENTIFICATION OF TRUCK ROUTES ............................................................................................................... 33
74.
RESTRICTIONS ON TRUCK ROUTES ................................................................................................................. 33
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DEPARTURE FROM A TRUCK ROUTE ............................................................................................................... 33
76.
SPECIAL HEAVY TRUCK OPERATING PERMIT .................................................................................................. 34
77.
ORDER OF CITY ENGINEER .............................................................................................................................. 34
78.
EXTRAORDINARY TRAFFIC .............................................................................................................................. 34
PART VIII - REMOVAL OF VEHICLES, CHATTELS AND OBSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 36
79.
REMOVAL OF VEHICLE .................................................................................................................................... 36
80.
REMOVAL OF CHATTEL, OBSTRUCTION, EATH, MUD, ROCKS, STONES, LOGS, STUMPS, BRANCHES, GARDEN
CLIPPINGS OR OTHER THINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 36
81.
REMOVED, DETAINED OR IMPOUNDED ......................................................................................................... 37
82.
PUBLIC AUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 37
83.
MARKET VALUE LESS THAN $100.00 .............................................................................................................. 37
84.
FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES ........................................................................................................................... 37
PART IX - PENALTIES ........................................................................................................................................................ 38
85.
PENALTIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 38
PART X - COMMENCEMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 39
86.
EFFECTIVE DATE .............................................................................................................................................. 39
SCHEDULE B - USES REQUIRING PERMITS - SCHEDULE OF FEES .................................................................................... 40
SCHEDULE C - MAP - ELECTRIC VEHICLE HIGHWAY EXEMPTIONS PORTIONS OF SOOKE RD AND VMP......................... 41
SCHEDULE D - MAP - NO OBSTRUCTION AREA ............................................................................................................... 42
SCHEDULE E - FEES FOR REMOVAL, DETENTION AND IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES, CHATTELS AND OBSTRUCTIONS 43
SCHEDULE F - MAP .......................................................................................................................................................... 44
SCHEDULE G - SPECIAL HEAVY TRUCK OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM .......................................................... 45
SCHEDULE H - SPECIAL HEAVY TRUCK OPERATING PERMIT ............................................................................................ 46
SCHEDULE I - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GROSS VEHICLE AXLE WEIGHT ........................................................................... 47
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PART I - INTERPRETATION
1.
CITATION:
1.1.
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 1134, 2010".
2.
REPEAL
2.1.
The "Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw, 1999 No. 462" and all amendments thereto, are repealed
upon the adoption of this Bylaw.
2.2.
The "Colwood Truck Route Bylaw No. 767, 2004" is repealed upon the adoption of this Bylaw.
2.3.
Section 7(b) of the "Colwood Sign Bylaw No. 60, 1988" is repealed upon the adoption of this Bylaw.
3.
DEFINITIONS
3.1.
For the purposes of this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
"ANGLE PARKING" means the parking of a vehicle other than parallel to a curb or the lateral lines of
a roadway.
"ARTERIAL HIGHWAY" means a highway classified as arterial pursuant to the Transportation Act.
"AXLE" means a structure that is wholly in the same or approximately the same transverse plane and
supported by wheels and on or with which it revolves, and includes both of any 2 axles, the centres
of which are less than 1.0 m apart.
"BUNK LASH" means the amount of free play caused by the vertical gap between the slipper supports
and the bunk rub shoes, measured when the log bunk is perpendicular to the longitude axis of the
pole trailer and the trailer is fully loaded.
"BICYCLE SAFETY HELMET" means any helmet that has been designated by the Superintendent as an
approved bicycle helmet.
"BOULEVARD" means the area between the curb lines, the lateral lines or the shoulder of a roadway
and the adjacent property line, and in the case of a divided highway, that portion between the inside
curbs, lateral lines or shoulders of the roadways.
"BUS" means a motor vehicle designed to carry more than ten persons.
"BUS SHELTER" means a kiosk or enclosure which provides weather protection to transit patrons, and
which may include as part of its structure one or more advertising signs.
"BUS STOP SIGN" means a sign designated and issued by B.C. Transit at which public transit buses
may stop and allow the ingress and egress of passengers.
"CHIEF OF POLICE" means the Officer-in-Charge, Westshore Detachment, Royal Canadian Mounted
Police, and includes any member of the R.C.M.P. appointed or designated by the Chief of Police.
"CITY" means the City of Colwood.
"CITY ENGINEER" means the Department Head of Engineering for the City, and includes any
employees appointed or designated by the City Engineer.
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"COMMERCIAL VEHICLE" means any vehicle defined as such by and licensed pursuant to the
Commercial Transport Act, and any vehicle not so licensed which is used for the collection or delivery
or both, of goods, wares, merchandise and other commodities in the ordinary course of a business
undertaking.
"COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LICENSE DECAL" means a License Decal issued pursuant to the Local
Government Act.
"COUNCIL" means Council of the City of Colwood.
"CROSSWALK" means:
(a)
a portion of the roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian
crossing by signs or by lines or other markings on the road surface; or
(b)
the portion of a highway at an intersection that is included within the connection of the
lateral lines of the sidewalk on the opposite sides of the highway, or within the extension of
the lateral lines of the sidewalk on one side of the highway, measured from the curbs, or in
the absence of curbs, from the edges of the roadway.
"CYCLE" means a device having any number of wheels that is propelled by human power and on which
a person may ride, including a motorized wheelchair (scooter) and a motor assisted cycle but does
not include a skateboard, roller skates or in-line roller skates.
"DISABLED ZONE" means a parking zone identified by a disabled parking sign.
"DRIVER" means a person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
"DRIVEWAY" means the improved portion of the boulevard, or area between the travelled portion of
a highway and the property lines specifically designated and improved to provide vehicular access at
a particular point to a parcel of land, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include
the curb, sidewalk, ditch and boulevard.
"DUMPSTER CONTAINER" means a container used for, but not limited to, receiving garbage that is
designed and intended to be lifted by forks or other device mounted on a vehicle and the contents
emptied into that part of the vehicle designed to received same.
"ELECTRIC CAR" means a neighbourhood zero emission vehicle.
"EXTRAORDINARY TRAFFIC" includes any carriage of goods or persons over a highway, whether in
vehicles drawn by animal power or propelled by other means, which taken in conjunction with the
nature or existing conditions of the highway is so extraordinary or improper in the quality or quantity
of the goods or the number of persons carried, or in the mode or time of use of the highway, or in the
speed at which the vehicles are driven or operated, as in the opinion of the Engineer, substantially to
alter or increase the burden imposed on the highway through its proper use by ordinary traffic, and
to cause damage and expense and concern for safety in respect of the highway beyond what is
reasonable or ordinary.
"HEAVY TRUCK" means a motor vehicle which:
(a)
has a licensed gross vehicle weight in excess of eight thousand and six hundred (8,600) kg;
or
(b)
comprises a tractor towing one or more trailers or semi-trailers.
"HIGHWAY" includes every highway within the meaning of the Transportation Act and amendments
thereto; every road, street, lane or right of way designed or intended for or used by the general public
for the passage of vehicles; and every private place or passageway to which the public, for the purpose
of parking or servicing of vehicles, has access or is invited; and includes disabled zones and the
roadway, shoulder, boulevard, ditch and sidewalk and any lands that lie between the property lines
of the highway.
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"HORSEPOWER" means the gross horsepower of the engine of the towing vehicle as customarily
rated by the manufacturer.
"HOUSEHOLD" means a dwelling unit, as defined in Colwood Land Use Bylaw No. 151, and may
include a unit within a single-family dwelling, duplex, townhouse, or multi-family dwelling.
For the purpose of on-street parking, ancillary residential uses, including accessory dwelling units
(garden suits), are not considered additional households on a property.
"IN-LINE SKATE" means a device having any number of wheels that are in a single line under a boot
that is propelled by a human foot.
"LANE" means a highway abutting the rear or side boundaries of parcels of land and which is intended
primarily to provide access to the rear or side yards of such parcels.
"LANED ROADWAY" means a roadway or the part of the roadway that is divided into two or more
marked lanes for the movement of vehicular traffic in the same direction.
"LOADING ZONE" means a loading zone designated by a traffic control device.
"MOTORCYCLE" means a motor vehicle running on two or three wheels and having a saddle or seat
for the driver to sit astride.
"MOTORCYCLE HELMET" means any helmet that has been designated by the Superintendent as an
approved motorcycle helmet.
"MOTOR VEHICLE" means a vehicle, not run-on rails, that is designed to be self-propelled or propelled
by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires or on-board storage batteries but does not
include a motorized wheelchair (scooter) or motor assisted cycle.
"MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" means a person appointed as such by the City to enforce City
bylaws.
"NOXIOUS WEED" means any weed designated as a noxious weed under the Weed Control
Regulation, B.C. Reg. 66/85, as amended from time to time, and any enactment that may replace it.
"PARK" when prohibited, means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when
standing temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading.
"PEACE OFFICER" means a constable or a person having a constable's powers.
"PEDESTRIAN" means a person afoot and includes an invalid or child in a wheelchair or carriage, and
a skater.
"RECOVERY VEHICLE" means a motor vehicle that is equipped with a winch and boom device or a
wheel lift device or both, and that is designed for towing other motor vehicles by means of that device.
"RECREATIONAL VEHICLE" means a motor vehicle, or a vehicle towed by a motor vehicle, that
provides living accommodation, and includes a travel trailer, tent trailer, camper, camperized vehicle,
and motor home.
"RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT" means all those portions of the City that are zoned for residential use
pursuant to "City of Colwood Land Use Bylaw" and all amendments thereto, or any enactment that
may replace it.
"ROADWAY" means the portion of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for
vehicular traffic, but does not include the shoulder; and where a highway includes two or more
separate roadways, the term "roadway" refers to any one roadway separately and not to all of them
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collectively.
"ROLL OFF CONTAINER" means a container, used for but not limited to receiving demolition debris,
that is designed and intended to be loaded and unloaded by means of a winch onto the rails of a truck
designed for that purpose.
"SAFE WORKING LOAD" means:
(a)
the maximum load as warranted by the manufacturer or by a professional engineer,
repeatedly applied, that the tie down is capable of withstanding with complete safety
throughout its normal service life, or
(b)
where the manufacturer or professional engineer has not designated the safe working load,
a value equal to 25 percent of the ultimate tensile strength of the tie down as supplied by
the tie down manufacturer.
"SEMI-TRAILER" means a vehicle without motive power designated to be drawn by a motor vehicle
or truck tractor and which is so constructed that some part of its weight and some part of the weight
of its load rests upon and is carried by the towing vehicle or truck tractor, and includes a pole trailer,
but does not include a vehicle having a gross vehicle weight of less than 700 kg (1550 lbs.) which is
licenced pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act.
"SIDEWALK" means the area between the curb lines or lateral lines of a roadway and the adjacent
property lines improved for use of pedestrians or any other improved area set aside for pedestrian
use only.
"SKATER" means a person riding or traveling upon a skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates or any
form of skate or similar means of conveyance.
"SLOW MOVING VEHICLE" means a vehicle, combination of vehicles or other machinery or equipment
that is designed for use, and normally travels on a highway, at a speed of 40 km/h or less, but does
not include an antique motor vehicle, a collector motor vehicle or an electric car.
"SPRING LASH" means the amount of free play in leaf type suspensions cause by the vertical gap
between the main spring leaf and the rebound constraints or slippers.
"STOP" or "STAND" means:
(a)
when required, a complete cessation from movement; and
(b)
when prohibited, the stopping or standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except
when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the directions of a peace
officer or traffic control device.
"SUPERINTENDENT" means the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles as defined in the Motor Vehicle
Act.
"TAXI" means a motor vehicle designed to carry not more than ten (10) persons that, with its driver,
is operated for hire.
"THROUGH HIGHWAY" means a highway or part of a highway at the entrances to which stop signs
are erected.
"TILT AND SLIDE DECK TRUCK" means a motor vehicle that is equipped with:
(a)
a deck that tilts and slides;
(b)
a winch for self-loading not more than two vehicles onto the deck; and
(c)
either a lifting tow bar or a wheel lift device designed for towing other motor vehicles by
means of that bar or device.
"TOW VEHICLE" means a tilt and slide deck truck or a recovery vehicle.
"TRAFFIC" includes pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, cycles and other conveyances,
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either singly or together, while using a highway to travel.
"TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE" means a sign, signal, line, meter, marking, space, barrier or device placed
or erected by authority of the City Engineer, to control traffic.
"TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL" means a traffic control device, whether manually, electrically or
mechanically operated, by which traffic is directed to stop and to proceed.
"TRAILER" means a vehicle that is at any time drawn on a highway by a motor vehicle, except:
(a)
an implement of husbandry;
(b)
a sidecar attached to a motorcycle; and
(c)
a disabled motor vehicle that is towed by a tow vehicle; and includes a semi-trailer.
"TRUCK TRACTOR" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles
and not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle drawn and of the
load of the other vehicle.
"VEHICLE" means a device in, on or by which a person or thing is or may be transported or drawn on
a highway but does not include a device designed to be moved by human power, a device used
exclusively on stationary rails or tracks, or a motor assisted cycle.
"YELLOW CURB" means a traffic control device adjacent to which no person shall stop, stand or park
a vehicle.
3.2.
Words not specifically defined in this Bylaw shall have the same meaning as provided in the Motor
Vehicle Act and regulations thereunder, as amended from time to time.
4.
SEVERABILITY
4.1.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrases of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be
invalid by the decision of any Court, the section, subsection, sentence clause or phrase may be
severed from the remaining portion of this bylaw.
5.
HEADINGS
5.1.
The headings in this Bylaw are included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the
interpretation of any provision of it.
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PART II - APPLICATION AND AUTHORITIES
6.
APPLICATION
6.1.
The provisions of this Bylaw apply to any person involved in any activity or subject matter covered by
this Bylaw.
6.2.
Unless the context otherwise requires, a person riding a cycle or an animal, or driving an animal drawn
vehicle upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the duties, limitations and responsibilities
that apply to the driver of a vehicle under this Bylaw.
6.3.
The following provisions of this Bylaw do not apply with respect to arterial highways:
(a)
section 8 - Delegation of Powers;
(b)
section 10 - Traffic Control Devices;
(c)
section 11 - Stopping at Intersections;
(d)
section 15 - Speed Limits;
(e)
section 16 - Schools;
(f)
section 17 - Playgrounds;
(g)
section 19 - Driving Over Fire Hose;
(h)
section 20 - Slow Moving Vehicles;
(i)
section 21 - Electric Cars;
(j)
section 23 - Persons Impeding Traffic;
(k)
section 37 - Stunting;
(l)
section 38 - Obedience to Crossing Guard;
(m)
part VII - Highway Use Regulations, except section 71 - Heavy Commercial Vehicles Parking;
and
(n)
section 78 - Extraordinary Traffic.
6.4.
Division 3 of Part 20 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, C.323, applies in the City of Colwood.
7.
EXEMPTIONS
The provisions of this Bylaw do not apply to:
7.1.
persons employed by the City, vehicles or other equipment owned or operated by the City or
employees of the City while lawfully engaged in highway or public utility construction, maintenance
or repair work on, over or under the surface of a highway.
7.2.
the driver of any emergency vehicle:
(a)
while it is responding to an emergency call and sounding an audible signal, siren, or bell, and
showing at least a flashing red light; or at the scene of an emergency and showing at least a
flashing red light;
(b)
who is a Peace Officer in immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law;
(c)
who is a Peace Officer engaged in a police duty of a nature that the sounding of an audible
signal or siren would unduly hamper the performance of that duty.
7.3.
the stopping, standing or parking of:
(a)
a vehicle owned, leased or used under contract by the Government of Canada, the Province
of British Columbia or the City;
(b)
a vehicle owned, leased or used under contract by a public utility corporation; or
(c)
a tow vehicle;
while the vehicle is in actual use for official purposes, provided that the stopping, standing or parking
of such vehicles must, wherever possible, obstruct traffic as little as possible.
7.4.
a Municipal Enforcement Officer engaged in the performance of his or her duties in enforcing the
Bylaws of the City.
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8.
DELEGATION OF POWERS
The City Engineer is hereby authorized:
8.1.
to order the placing or erection of traffic control devices for the regulation, control or prohibition of
traffic, for the purposes of giving effect to the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act and this Bylaw.
8.2.
to order the placing or erection of traffic control devices for the regulation, control or prohibition of
the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles on a highway.
8.3.
to order the placing or erection, for temporary periods not exceeding thirty (30) days at any one time,
of traffic control devices prohibiting parking:
(a)
at the entrance to dance halls, funeral parlours, or other places of public assemblage during
the periods of assemblage therein;
(b)
upon either or both sides of the highway or portion thereof along the route of any parade or
in the vicinity of large gatherings;
(c)
at any location where, in special circumstances it is deemed necessary to facilitate or
safeguard traffic; or
(d)
in front of any buildings or structures under construction, alteration, repair or demolition.
8.4.
to order the setting apart and allotting of portions of highways adjacent to federal, provincial or
municipal public buildings for the exclusive use of officials and officers engaged in them for the parking
of vehicles, and the regulations of that parking.
8.5.
to order the designation of portions of highways as:
(a)
bus stops;
(b)
bus shelters;
(c)
loading zones;
(d)
taxi zones or;
(e)
cycle paths
8.6.
to order or authorize the erection, maintenance and operation of automatic or other mechanical
meters for the purpose of allotting and controlling parking spaces for vehicles and charging for,
measuring and recording the duration of parking.
8.7.
to order or authorize the erection, maintenance, and operation of bus shelters that may be permitted
on a highway.
8.8.
when, in the City Engineer's opinion, any highway or any section thereof is unsafe or unsuitable for
traffic, or it is advisable that traffic should be restricted or diverted therefrom, to order the closing of
such highway or section thereof, or the restriction or diversion of traffic thereon.
8.9.
to make orders regarding the size, location and type of signs other than traffic control devices that
may be permitted on a highway.
8.10.
to order the alteration, repainting, tearing down or removal of any sign or other thing on a highway,
whether erected or placed thereon with or without the City Engineer's approval, without
compensation to any person for loss or damage resulting from such alteration, repainting, tearing
down or removal.
9.
BYLAW OFFENCE NOTICES
The Municipal Enforcement Officer may arrange and administer a system to collect voluntary
indicated and Court ordered penalties and fines respectively, including the ultimate taking of
prosecution proceedings, and to provide notice to persons who are alleged to have committed a
breach of a provision of this Bylaw. The system may also include the collection of voluntary penalties
for alleged violations at a rate for each penalty to be collected in accordance with Schedule "A".
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9.1.
The City may also take and direct civil proceedings against any person alleged to have breached the
provisions of this Bylaw.
PART III - VEHICLE REGULATIONS
10.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
10.1.
Where a traffic control device as authorized by section 8 of this Bylaw is erected or placed on any
highway, no person shall park, drive or operate a vehicle or act in a manner contrary to that indicated
by the traffic control device, except where directed to do so by a Peace Officer.
10.2.
Except by order of the City Engineer, no person shall tear down, remove, displace or in any manner
whatsoever deface, damage or interfere with any traffic control device erected or placed pursuant to
this Bylaw.
10.3.
No person other than the owner or operator of a vehicle shall remove any notice thereon or affixed
thereto by a Peace Officer or Municipal Enforcement Officer pursuant to this Bylaw.
11.
STOPPING AT INTERSECTIONS
11.1.
Without limiting section 10 and except where a Peace Officer directs otherwise, no person shall fail
to stop where there is a stop sign or stop signal at an intersection.
11.2.
For the purposes of section 11 .1, where there is a stop sign or stop signal at an intersection a person
must stop:
(a)
at the marked stop line, if any;
(b)
before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection; or
(c)
where there is neither a marked stop line nor a marked crosswalk, before entering the
intersection and at the point of nearest the intersecting highway from which the person has
a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting highway.
12.
UNNECESSARY NOISE
No person shall cause the emission of any loud and unnecessary noise from a motor vehicle:
12.1.
by using or by means of the horn, engine, exhaust system, braking system, engine retarder,
acceleration system, tires in contact with the roadway;
12.2.
by the amplified sound of an alarm system, radio, television, player or other sound playback device
or amplification equipment, or the sound of a musical instrument, that emanates from a motor vehicle
and can easily be heard by someone outside the motor vehicle;
12.3.
or otherwise, from the motor vehicle, any part thereof, or anything or substance that the motor
vehicle or a part thereof comes into contact with.
13.
NEWLY PAINTED LINES
13.1.
A person shall not drive on or over a newly painted line or marking on a highway when the line is
indicated by a traffic control device.
14.
EMERGING FROM LANES AND DRIVEWAYS
14.1.
The driver of a vehicle in a business or residential district and emerging from a lane, driveway, building
or private road must stop the vehicle immediately before driving onto the sidewalk or the sidewalk
area extending across a lane or private driveway, and must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on
the sidewalk or sidewalk area.
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14.2.
The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a lane, driveway, building or private
road must yield the right-of-way to traffic approaching on the highway so closely that it constitutes
an immediate hazard.
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15.
SPEED LIMITS
15.1.
Subject to this section, a person must not drive or operate a motor vehicle on a highway in the City at
a greater rate of speed than fifty (50) km/h, unless posted otherwise.
15.2.
Where Council has, by bylaw, directed the rate of speed at which a person may drive or operate a
motor vehicle on a highway, and where the City Engineer has caused a sign to be erected for the
highway directing the rate of speed of motor vehicles or a category of motor vehicles driven or
operated on that portion of the highway, a person must not, when the sign is posted, drive or operate
a vehicle on that portion of the highway at a greater rate of speed than that indicated on the sign for
that category of motor vehicle.
15.3.
A person must not drive or operate a motor vehicle on a lane at a greater rate of speed than twenty
(20) km/h.
16.
SCHOOLS
16.1.
Every person driving, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on a day school is regularly held,
a vehicle on a highway where signs are displayed stating a speed limit of thirty (30) km/h or on which
the numerals "30" are prominently shown must drive at a rate of speed not exceeding thirty (30) km/h
while approaching, passing or in the vicinity (as indicated by the signs) of the school to which the signs
relate.
17.
PLAYGROUNDS
17.1.
Every person driving a vehicle on a highway between dawn and dusk must drive the vehicle at a rate
of speed not exceeding thirty (30) km/h when approaching or passing a public playground for children
where signs are displayed stating a speed limit of thirty (30) km/h, or on which the numerals "30" are
prominently shown.
18.
OBEYING FLAGPERSON
18.1.
Where a flag person is controlling the movements of traffic around the section of highway being
worked on a person must not drive or operate a vehicle other than as directed by the flag person.
19.
DRIVING OVER FIRE HOSE
19.1.
Unless the driver of a vehicle has received consent of the Fire Department official in command or a
Peace Officer, the driver must not drive a vehicle over an unprotected hose of a Fire Department
when laid down on a highway or private driveway at the site of the emergency.
20.
SLOW MOVING VEHICLES
20.1.
No person shall drive or operate on a highway a slow-moving vehicle unless the slow-moving vehicle
is equipped with a slow-moving vehicle warning device.
20.2.
A slow-moving vehicle warning device as required by section 20.1 must conform to the standards set
by the Canadian Standards Association, numbered C.S.A Standard D 198-1967, entitled "Slow Moving
Vehicle Warning Device". The device must be mounted:
(a)
on the rear or back of the vehicle, so long as it is part of the vehicle opposite the front or the
direction of travel of the vehicle, and as near the centre of the rear or back of the vehicle as
practicable,
(b)
so that on side is parallel to and at a height of not less than 90 cm or more than 150 cm from
the ground.
20.3.
No person shall display a slow-moving vehicle device on:
(a)
a stationary object,
(b)
a vehicle travelling at a speed in excess of 40 km/h, or
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(c)
any vehicle parked on a highway other than one that would normally display such a device.
21.
ELECTRIC CARS
21.1.
Pursuant to section 24.07 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulation, B.C. Reg 26/58 all highways within the
City of Colwood are designated as designated use highways for the purpose of permitting an electric
car to travel on those highways, with the exception of highways highlighted in Schedule "C" to this
Bylaw.
22.
DRIVING ON SIDEWALK OR CYCLE PATH
22.1.
A driver must not drive on a sidewalk, walkway, boulevard or cycle path, except when entering or
leaving a driveway or lane or when entering or leaving land adjacent to a highway.
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PART IV - PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE REGULATIONS
23.
PERSONS IMPEDING TRAFFIC
23.1.
No person shall engage in any sport, amusement, exercise or occupation on a highway or stand, walk,
run or loiter in such a manner as to obstruct, impede or interfere with the free passage of vehicles on
a highway.
23.2.
No person shall engage in any sport, amusement, exercise or occupation on a sidewalk or stand, walk,
run or loiter in such a manner as to obstruct, impede or interfere with the free passage of another
person on a sidewalk.
24.
CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR
24.1.
No person shall, upon any portion of a highway or other public place, including any place to which the
public reasonably has access, consume liquor as defined in the Liquor Control and Licencing Act,
except as is authorized by a licence that permits consumption in a public place.
25.
OBSTRUCTING SIDEWALK, SOLICITING
25.1.
Without limiting the generality of section 23, a person must not obstruct a sidewalk by squatting,
kneeling, sitting, or lying down on it between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of the same day if
the sidewalk is within the area shown outlined in heavy black outline on the map attached to this
Bylaw as Schedule "D".
25.2.
The prohibition set out in section 25.1 does not apply to circumstances that involve any of the
following activities or objects:
(a)
a medical emergency or wheelchair;
(b)
sitting on a seat at a bus zone while waiting for a bus;
(c)
sitting on a chair or bench that is supplied by a public agency or an abutting private property
owner and that is permitted by a highway use permit issued by the City;
(d)
sitting while engaged in the activity of a hawker, peddler, or street entertainer who is
licensed for that purpose under the Business Licence Bylaw;
(e)
a parade, rally, demonstration, performance, or gathering that is permitted by a highway
right of way permit issued by the City;
(f)
a temporary obstruction caused by a pedestrian stopping or pausing for a purpose connected
with a reasonable use of a sidewalk where the nature and duration of the obstruction is no
more than what is customarily incidental to the use of sidewalks by pedestrians travelling to
and from a destination.
25.3.
For the purposes of section 25.4:
"AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE" means a device that is linked to a financial institution's account
records, and that is able to carry out transactions that include account transfers, deposits, cash
withdrawals, balance inquiries, payments of amounts owed, or other financial transactions;
"CAUSE AN OBSTRUCTION" means:
(a)
to sit or lie on a highway in a manner which obstructs or impedes the convenient
passage of any pedestrian traffic in a highway, in the course of solicitation,
(b)
to continue to solicit from or otherwise harass a pedestrian after that person has
made a negative initial response to the solicitation or has otherwise indicated a
refusal,
(c)
to physically approach and solicit from a pedestrian as a member of a group of three
(3) or more persons,
(d)
to solicit on a highway within six (6) m of
i.
an entrance to a bank, credit union, or trust company,
ii.
an automated teller machine, or
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iii.
a parking ticket dispensing machine, or
iv.
to solicit from an occupant of a motor vehicle in a manner which obstructs
or impedes the convenient passage of any vehicular traffic in a highway;
"SOLICIT" means, without consideration, to ask for money, donations, goods, or other things of value
whether by spoken, written or printed word or bodily gesture, for oneself or for any other person,
and solicitation has a corresponding meaning, but does not include soliciting for charity by the holder
of a licence for soliciting for charity under the provisions of the Business Licence Bylaw.
"TRUST COMPANY" means an office or branch of a trust company to which the Trust and Loans
Company Act (Canada) applies and in which deposit accounts are held.
25.4.
A person must not solicit in a manner that causes an obstruction.
26.
PEDESTRIANS
26.1.
For the purposes of this Bylaw "JAYWALK" means to cross a roadway other than a lane at any place
that:
(a)
is not within a crosswalk; and
(b)
is less than one hundred (100) metres from an intersection at which traffic control signals
are in operation, or from a marked crosswalk.
26.2.
When a pedestrian is lawfully crossing a highway at a location other than a crosswalk, the pedestrian
must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle.
26.3.
No pedestrian shall cross a roadway in contravention of a traffic control device.
26.4.
No pedestrian shall:
(a)
jaywalk; or
(b)
walk on the roadway where there is a sidewalk that is reasonably passable on either or both
sides of the highway.
26.5.
Where there is no sidewalk, a pedestrian walking along or on a highway must walk only on the
extreme left side of the roadway or on the shoulder of the highway, facing traffic approaching from
the opposite direction.
26.6.
No pedestrian shall stand on or walk along a highway to solicit a ride, employment or business from
an occupant of a vehicle.
27.
CYCLES
27.1.
A person operating a cycle must not ride on a sidewalk unless authorized by this Bylaw or unless
otherwise directed by a traffic control device;
27.2.
A person operating a cycle must not, for the purpose of crossing a highway, ride on a crosswalk unless
authorized to do so by this Bylaw or unless otherwise directed by a traffic control device; and
27.3.
A person operating a cycle must not ride a cycle on a highway without a bicycle safety helmet, unless
exempted by regulation made by the Superintendent.
27.4.
A parent or guardian of a person under the age of sixteen (16) must not authorize or knowingly permit
that person to operate or ride as a passenger on a cycle on a highway if that person is not properly
wearing a bicycle safety helmet.
27.5.
A person operating a cycle must not ride it on a roadway if there is usable path intended for the use
of cycles adjacent to the roadway.
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27.6.
A cycle operated on a highway between ½ hour after sunset and ½ before sunrise must have the
following equipment:
(a)
a lighted lamp mounted on the front and under normal atmospheric conditions capable of
displaying a white light visible at least 150 m in the direction the cycle is pointed;
(b)
a red reflector of a make or design approved by the Insurance Corporation of British
Columbia;
(c)
a lighted lamp, mounted and visible to the rear, displaying a red light.
28.
INLINE SKATES
28.1.
No person shall slide, roller, skate, sleigh, ice skate, ski, skateboard or use any other similar means of
conveyance on a roadway.
28.2.
No person shall in-line skate on a roadway unless the roadway has a separate lane or pathway
designated for cycles, in which case a person may in-line skate only on the lane or pathway.
28.3.
No person shall in-line skate or skateboard on a sidewalk without due care and attention or without
reasonable consideration for other persons using the sidewalk.
28.4.
Any in-line skates, skateboard, or cycle operated on a sidewalk in contravention of the provisions of
this Bylaw shall be deemed to be unlawfully occupying the sidewalk any may be removed and
impounded by a Municipal Enforcement Officer or a Peace Officer in accordance with Part VIII of this
Bylaw.
29.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
No person shall:
29.1.
Create a nuisance or disturbance upon any portion of a highway or other public place, including any
place to which the public reasonably has access, by engaging in drunkenness, profane swearing or
indecent, obscene or grossly insulting language.
29.2.
As owner, occupier or tenant of property, allow, permit or engage in drunkenness, profane swearing
or indecent, obscene or grossly insulting language.
29.3.
Create a nuisance or disturbance upon any portion of a highway or other public place, including any
place to which the public reasonably has access, by participating in a fight or other similar physical
confrontation between consenting or non-consenting persons.
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PART V - PARKING REGULATIONS
30.
MANNER OF PARKING
30.1.
Except when permitted by a traffic control device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle on a
highway other than on the right side of the highway and with the right-hand wheels parallel to that
side, and where there is a curb, within thirty (30) cm of the curb.
30.2.
No person shall permit a motor vehicle to stand unattended or parked unless the person has:
(a)
locked it and made it secure in a manner that prevents its unauthorized use; and
(b)
if the motor vehicle is standing on a grade, turned the front wheels of the vehicle to the curb
or side of the roadway.
30.3.
No person shall park a vehicle where a traffic control device indicates that angle parking is permitted
other than at an angle indicated by parking lines marked on the highway and with the right front
wheel not more than thirty (30) cm from the curb. In the absence of parking lines, a person must park
at an angle of sixty (60) degrees from the curb.
30.4.
No person shall park a trailer or commercial vehicle on any street without the motive power unit being
attached.
30.5.
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle upon a highway without proper or valid number plates.
30.6.
This Part does not apply when a vehicle is so disabled that it is not practicable to avoid stopping and
temporarily leaving it on the highway.
30.7.
No person, where vehicles are parked parallel to the edge of the roadway, shall park a vehicle closer
than one (1) metre from any other parked vehicle.
30.8.
No person shall park a vehicle so as to obstruct the free passage of traffic on the highway and, without
limiting the foregoing, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in such a manner or under such
conditions as to leave available less than three (3) metres of the travelled portion of a highway or
opposite to or in such close proximity to another vehicle already stopped on such highway as to
obstruct or unduly restrict the free movement of vehicular traffic on such highway.
31.
WHERE PARKING PROHIBITED
Except when necessary to avoid conflict with traffic or to comply with the law or the directions of a Municipal
Enforcement Officer, a Peace Officer or a traffic control device, a person shall not stop, stand or park a vehicle:
31.1.
On a sidewalk, boulevard or centre median;
31.2.
In front of, or within two (2) metres on either side of a driveway, walkway or cycle path;
31.3.
In an intersection, except as permitted by a traffic control device;
31.4.
Within five (5) metres of a fire hydrant measured from a point in the curb or edge of the roadway
which is closest to the fire hydrant;
31.5.
On a crosswalk;
31.6.
Within six (6) metres of the approach of a crosswalk;
31.7.
Within six (6) metres of the approach of a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic control signal located
at the side of a roadway;
31.8.
Within fifteen (15) metres of the nearest rail of a railway crossing;
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31.9.
On a highway for the principal purpose of:
(a)
displaying a vehicle for sale;
(b)
advertising, greasing, painting, wrecking, storing or repairing a vehicle, except where repairs
are necessitated by an emergency;
(c)
displaying signs; or
(d)
selling flowers, fruit, vegetables, seafood or other commodities or articles.
31.10. Alongside or opposite any highway excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking
obstructs traffic;
31.11. On the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a roadway;
31.12. On a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway, or in a highway tunnel, except as permitted by
a traffic control device;
31.13. In a place in contravention of a traffic control device that gives notice that stopping, standing or
parking there is prohibited or restricted;
31.14. In a manner so as to obstruct the visibility of any traffic control device erected pursuant to this Bylaw;
31.15. At any angle on a highway except where a zone is designated an angle parking zone by signs or other
traffic control device;
31.16. In a designated angle parking zone where the length of the vehicle and/or trailer exceeds six (6)
metres;
31.17. Within twenty (20) metres of the approach of or ten (10) metres beyond any bus stop sign;
31.18. Within a fire zone, no-stopping zone or police zone indicated by a traffic control device;
31.19. Within six (6) metres of the lateral line of an intersecting roadway; or
31.20. Within fifteen (15) metres of an unfenced portion of a school or playground or an opening in a fenced
portion of a school or playground on the side adjacent to the school or playground provided that
where a specially constructed pick-up area is provided or where the width of the shoulder available
for parking is more than five (5) metres, vehicles may pull as far off the roadway as possible and park
parallel to the roadway unless parking is restricted by a traffic control device.
31.21. That is a Recreational Vehicle on any highway for a period greater than 12 hours. Subsequently,
Recreational Vehicle is prohibited from being parked on that same highway and within 500 meters of
the initial permitted spot within one week of the expiry initial permitted time.
32.
PARKING TIME LIMITS
32.1.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, no person shall park a vehicle on any highway for
more than seventy-two (72) hours continuously. Subsequently, that Vehicle is prohibited from being
parked on that same highway and within 500 meters of the initial permitted spot within one week of
the expiry initial permitted time.
32.2.
A household is not permitted to have more than two vehicles associated with that household parked
on the street. This does not include parking on private property.
33.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
33.1.
Unless a commercial vehicle displays a current "Commercial Vehicle License Decal" in the form of a
window decal, affixed to the inside of the front windshield of the vehicle, no person shall stop,
operate, stand or park the commercial vehicle on any highway within the City.
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33.2.
Every holder of a license for a commercial vehicle must cause the name of the registered owner of
the vehicle to be clearly marked with letters or figures of not less than 5 cm in height in a conspicuous
place on both sides of the vehicle.
33.3.
33.3. Section 33.2 does not apply to a commercial vehicle that
(a)
is licensed as a taxi, hearse, ambulance, fire truck or farm vehicle,
(b)
has a licensed gross vehicle weight of 5,500 kg or less, or
(c)
is
i.
owned or leased, and
ii.
operated by the government of any province of Canada, the government of Canada
or by a municipal government.
33.4.
Every holder of a license for a farm vehicle that has a licensed gross vehicle weight of 5,500 kg or more
must cause the words "farm vehicle" to be clearly marked with letters of not
34.
LOADING ZONES
34.1.
No driver or operator of any vehicle shall stop in a loading zone for a period exceeding three (3)
minutes for the loading or unloading of passengers or for a period exceeding ten (10) minutes for the
loading or unloading of materials, with the following exceptions:
a.
commercial vehicles, which are permitted to stop in a loading zone for a period of up to thirty
(30) minutes for the loading or unloading of materials;
b.
licensed taxis, which are permitted to stop in a loading zone provided:
i.
there is no designated taxi-stand within the block where the loading zone is located;
ii.
the taxi operator does not leave the vehicle unattended; and
iii.
the taxi operator, if not in the process of loading or unloading passengers, must
vacate the loading zone immediately when it is required for pickup or delivery
services.
35.
DISABLED PARKING
35.1.
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a disabled zone on a highway without displaying on
the vehicle:
a.
a valid disabled person's parking permit issued pursuant to Division 38 of the Motor Vehicle
Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 26/58 as amended from time to time; or
b.
a permit of similar nature issued by another jurisdiction.
36.
RESIDENT-PARKING ONLY PERMIT
36.1.
No person shall park a vehicle in a block or area in the City which is posted with signs indicating that
resident-parking-only or permit parking only is in effect, unless the vehicle displays a valid resident-
parking-only permit authorizing parking in that block or area;
36.2.
Where a traffic control device prohibits parking, no person shall park a vehicle where prohibited
regardless of whether a resident-parking-only permit has been issued under this Bylaw;
36.3.
In those blocks and areas of the City where signs are posted limiting the duration of parking, vehicles
having displayed in the proper manner a valid resident-parking-only permit for that location may
remain parked longer than the posted parking duration;
36.4.
The City Engineer may determine the form of resident-parking-only permits, signs and decals and may
make regulations as to the period for which the permits shall be valid and how they shall be displayed
and distributed.
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PART VI - OTHER REGULATIONS
37.
STUNTING
No person, whether as a pedestrian, passenger or driver and whether or not with the use or aid of any animal,
vehicle or other thing, shall perform or engage in any stunt or other activity on a highway that is likely to
distract, startle or interfere with other users of the highway.
38.
OBEDIENCE TO CROSSING GUARD
38.1.
A pedestrian, cyclist or the driver of a motor vehicle must obey the instructions of an adult school
crossing guard and of a school student acting as a member of a traffic patrol where the guards or
students are:
(a)
provided under the School Act;
(b)
or authorized by the Chief of Police.
39.
LITTERING
39.1.
No person shall throw or cause to be deposited or to flow on a highway any noxious, offensive or
filthy water or other substance or any other article or thing, whether broken or intact.
40.
REQUIREMENT TO STATE NAME AND ADDRESS
40.1.
When requested by a Municipal Enforcement Officer or other Peace Officer:
(a)
the driver or operator of a vehicle, or the person in charge of a vehicle on a highway, must
correctly state his or her name and address and the name and address of the owner of the
vehicle;
(b)
a pedestrian or the operator of a cycle, who has apparently committed an offence under this
Bylaw, must correctly state his or her name and address.
41.
INTERFERING WITH PROCESSION
41.1.
No person shall drive or operate a vehicle on a highway between the persons or vehicles comprising
a parade or funeral procession.
42.
CLEAN-UP OF ACCIDENT SCENE
42.1.
A person who removes a wrecked or damaged vehicle from the scene of an accident on a highway
must remove all glass and other debris caused by the accident from the highway.
43.
SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY AND BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE
43.1.
Every owner or occupier of real property must remove all snow and ice from any sidewalk bordering
such real property not later than 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon of the day following the snowfall, on
every day except a holiday as defined in the Interpretation Act (British Columbia).
43.2.
The owner or occupier of any parcel of real property must maintain the boulevard for a distance that
coincides with the property line of the real property and in particular must:
(a)
remove accumulations of filth, rubbish, discarded materials, hazardous objects, and
materials on the boulevard area or which obstructs a drainage facility;
(b)
keep grassed areas trimmed and free of noxious weeds and brush; and
(c)
where vehicular and/or pedestrian access is provided by means of a driveway and/or
footpath connecting to a highway must maintain that portion of the driveway that is within
the highway right of way and in particular, without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
must maintain, repair and replace as necessary any culvert, headwalls or other works
providing drainage beneath the driveway.
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43.3.
The owner of any private highway must maintain the private highway in a clean, fit and safe state,
including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, by keeping the private highway clear of
snow and ice, accumulations of filth, rubbish, discarded materials, hazardous objects, and materials.
43.4.
Where the owner or occupier of premises or a dwelling is served with a notice to comply with section
43.1, or the owner of a private highway is served with a notice to remove snow and ice under section
43.3, removal is required within a twenty-four (24) hour period of having been served notice. If the
owner or occupier fails to comply with the notice within that time, the City may carry out the removal
required by the notice and the City may levy a fee equal to the actual cost of removal, with a minimum
of seventy-five dollars ($75.00), on the owner occupier.
43.5.
Where the owner or occupier of a parcel of real property is served with a notice to comply with
subsection 43.2(a), (b) or (c), or the owner of a private highway is served with a notice to comply with
section 43.3 in relation to a matter other than the removal of snow and ice, remediation is required
within a forty-eight (48) hour period of having been served notice. If the owner or occupier fails to
comply with the notice within that time, the City may carry out the remediation required by the notice
and the City may levy a fee equal to the actual cost of remediation, with a minimum of seventy-five
($75.00) Dollars, on the owner or occupier.
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PART VII - HIGHWAY USE REGULATIONS
44.
DRIVEWAYS
44.1.
No person shall construct a driveway to a highway unless authorized by a Highway Use Permit issued
pursuant to this Bylaw.
44.2.
All driveways must be designed, located and constructed as set out under the Design Criteria Manual
and Standard Drawings of the City's Engineering Department.
44.3.
No driveway shall be greater than 7 metres in width.
44.4.
A driveway to a highway that is not serving any traffic as a result of the site layout on the property
must be removed and the portion of highway must be reinstated at the owners cost to a condition
similar to that of the highway in the immediate vicinity.
44.5.
If a property owner fails to comply with this section, the City may modify, reconstruct or remove that
portion of the driveway located within a highway, to ensure that it conforms with this section and
with the Design Criteria Manual and Standard Drawings of the City's Engineering Department, and
may recover the cost of the modification, reconstruction or removal from the property owner as a
debt due to the City.
45.
INTENTIONALLY DELETED
46.
UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS
46.1.
No person, other than the City Engineer or a person directed by the City Engineer, shall place, erect
or maintain any sign, advertisement or guidepost of any nature upon or over any highway or upon
erected highway signs or upon any pole or structure on a highway, or alter, repaint, tear down or
remove any sign, advertisement or guidepost placed, erected or maintained by the City on any
highway.
46.2.
Any sign placed, erected or maintained in contravention of Section 46.1 may be removed and
impounded by the City Engineer, Municipal Enforcement Officer or a person directed by the City
Engineer in accordance with Part VIII of this Bylaw.
46.3.
Despite section 46.1, political campaign or non-profit organization signs may be placed off the
traveled portion of a highway provided that the signs are not erected on highway medians or affixed
to traffic control devices or utility poles or trees or in any manner which obstructs the free passage or
visibility of pedestrians or traffic.
46.4.
Despite section 46.1, charity or non-profit organization signs may, with the prior approval of the City
Engineer, be placed off the traveled portion of a highway provided that the signs are not erected on
highway medians or affixed to traffic control devices or utility poles or trees or in any manner which
obstructs the free passage or visibility of pedestrians or traffic.
47.
DISCARDED SHOPPING CARTS
47.1.
No person, other than the City Engineer or a person directed by the City Engineer, shall place shopping
carts in any manner upon a highway or upon any structure on a highway.
47.2.
Any such shopping cart placed in contravention of Section 47.1 may be removed and impounded by
the City Engineer, Municipal Enforcement Officer, or a person directed by the City Engineer in
accordance with Part VIII of this Bylaw.
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48.
VENDING MACHINES
48.1.
No person shall place, construct or maintain a container for the storage, distribution or vending of
printed materials on any highway.
48.2.
No person shall place, construct or maintain a machine for the unattended vending of wares of any
nature on any highway.
49.
HIGHWAY USE REQUIRING RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT
Except as authorized by a permit issued by the City Engineer pursuant to this Bylaw, no person shall:
49.1.
Cut, saw, break, split, place or pile any fuel, firewood, lumber, blocks, rock, stone, debris,
merchandise, chattel, wares of any nature, or other material, or mix mortar, or do any other act upon
a highway which will obstruct or impede traffic thereon or deface or damage the highway;
49.2.
Deposit, throw, or leave any earth, refuse, debris or other thing on a highway;
49.3.
Being the owner or occupier of property abutting on a highway, cause or permit any earth, rocks,
stones, logs or stumps or other things to cave, fall, crumble, slide or accumulate from any such
property upon a highway or, being there, to remain thereon;
49.4.
Drag or skid anything along or over a highway;
49.5.
Dig up, break up or remove any part of a highway; cut down or remove trees or timber growing on a
highway; or excavate in or under a highway;
49.6.
Change the level of a highway whatsoever, or stop the flow of water through any drain, sewer or
culvert on or through a highway;
49.7.
Place, construct or maintain a loading platform, skids, rails, mechanical devices, buildings, signs or any
other structures or things on a highway or leave any excavation materials, roll-off container or other
obstruction on a highway;
49.8.
Construct or maintain a ditch, sewer or drain, the effluent from which causes damage, fouling,
nuisance or injury to any portion of a highway;
49.9.
Mark, imprint or deface in any manner whatsoever a highway or structure thereon;
49.10. Ride, drive, lead, move or propel any animal or vehicle over or across a boulevard, including any curb,
sidewalk or ditch therein unless such boulevard has been constructed or improved to form a suitable
crossing;
49.11. Construct a boulevard crossing, including a curb, ditch or sidewalk crossing;
49.12. Cause damage to cut down or remove trees, shrubs, plants, bushes and hedges, fences or other things
erected or maintained on a boulevard;
49.13. Operate a vehicle while sounding a calliope, loudspeaker or other noise making device;
49.14. March, drive or otherwise take part in a parade or procession except a funeral procession;
49.15. Conduct construction on a highway or traffic control relating to such construction;
49.16. Conduct construction on land adjacent to a highway where access from the highway to the land is
required for that purpose;
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49.17. Obstruct or interfere with the free flow of traffic or attempt to control or detour traffic on any highway
or lane, whether by use of signs or flaggers or by barricades or other physical obstruction on the road,
provided that this clause shall not apply to:
(a)
Municipal Enforcement Officer, Peace Officer, or Fire Fighter acting in the normal course of
his or her duties;
(b)
a student or adult school patrol acting under the authority of the School Act or authorized by
the Chief of Police;
(c)
emergency vehicles or public utility or City crews while making emergency repairs within a
highway or lane;
(d)
vehicles while legally parked on a highway or lane or while obeying the instructions of a traffic
control device or Peace Officer.
49.18. For the purposes of this section '"construction" includes new construction, repair, replacement,
maintenance and removal of any matter or thing.
50.
HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS
50.1.
The City Engineer may issue a permit to do those things otherwise prohibited by this Part subject to
the payment of the appropriate fee and subject to such other conditions in this section and in section
51 which may be applicable.
50.2.
The City Engineer is hereby authorized to charge fees in accordance with the City of Colwood
Engineering Department, Uses Requiring Permits - Schedule of Fees, attached as Schedule B for
permits issued pursuant to this section:
(a)
"City Road and Right-of-Way Use Permit" - for work in or on a highway or abnormal use of a
highway;
(b)
"Traffic Obstruction Permit" - for obstruction to traffic on a highway;
(c)
"Oversize Permit" - for any oversize vehicles or loads;
(d)
"Overload Permit" - for overweight vehicles or loads.
50.3.
For the purposes of this section, "expedited processing" means the processing by City staff of an
application for a permit in preference to applications processed in the ordinary course, in
circumstances where urgent processing is required subject always to emergencies and to the
availability of staff.
50.4.
A person who submits an application for a permit and who wishes that application to receive
expedited processing may request expedited processing, and if City staff determine that expedited
processing is available, must pay the City the expedited processing fee set out in Schedule "B".
50.5.
The City Engineer may determine the form of the applications and permits under this section.
50.6.
Permits issued pursuant to this section shall not apply to any arterial highway.
50.7.
In respect of oversize vehicles, an annual permit will not be issued, except in special cases at the
discretion of the City Engineer, for vehicles or combinations of vehicles or loads which exceed the
standards for width, height and length in this Part.
50.8.
In respect of overweight vehicles, an annual permit will not be issued for loads which can be broken
down in such a manner that they would not exceed the weight restrictions; and not in any case for
loads exceeding ten (10%) percent overload except in special cases at the discretion of the City
Engineer where, by virtue of the number of trips, or the route, the overload is not expected to have a
significant impact on the road system.
50.9.
"Over-size "and" Overload" permits must be carried in the vehicle whenever it is being driven on a
highway and must be produced to any Municipal Enforcement Officer, or Peace Officer for inspection
upon request.
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50.10. A permit issued pursuant to this section may, in addition to any other limitations:
(a)
prohibit the driving or operating of any commercial vehicle on any highway during certain
hours;
(b)
specify the maximum rate of speed at which any commercial vehicle may travel;
(c)
require that any commercial vehicle be equipped with signs, flags or lights in accordance with
Division 8 of the Commercial Transport Regulations, B.C. Reg. 30/78 as amended from time
to time;
(d)
require that any commercial vehicle be preceded or followed, or both, by a pilot car in
accordance with Division 8 of the Commercial Transport Regulations, B.C. Reg. 30/78 as
amended from time to time;
(e)
require that the commercial vehicle be driven or operated on certain specified highways.
51.
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
51.1.
As a pre-requisite to the issuance of a permit under section 50, the City Engineer may require the
applicant to deposit with the City a sum of money (the "Deposit") in the form of cash or an irrevocable
Letter of Credit from a Chartered Bank of Canada, in an amount equal to 10% of the first $100,000.00
of the value of the works to be carried out under the permit, and 5% of the value of the works in
excess of $100,000.00, and in any event the Deposit must not be less than $500.00. This section shall
not apply where the applicant has been required to provide a security deposit in relation to the same
works under Section A of Appendix A to Building Bylaw No. 977, 2008.
51.2.
If the permit holder fails to repair damage to City property or clean up City property or fulfill such
obligations as are set out in a permit issued under section 50 within the specified time, the City may
carry out the repair or fulfill the obligations that have not been met under the terms and conditions
of the permit and deduct the actual costs thereof from the Deposit.
51.3.
If the Deposit is insufficient to pay the costs referred to in section 51.2 then the permit holder must
pay the balance of the cost as a debt due to the City forthwith upon invoice of the City or should there
be a surplus of funds over and above that required by the City to carry out the works or fulfill the
obligation such balance shall be paid to the permit holder.
51.4.
The City Engineer may require the applicant to provide satisfactory plans of work to be undertaken
and when such plans are supplied and approved by the City Engineer and the necessary permit issued,
the said work must conform in every respect to the approved plans, to the current City specifications
as approved by the City Engineer, and to the minimum general requirements of the City of Colwood
Development of Land Bylaw 285 for the zone in which such highway is situated.
51.5.
Where a Deposit has been made in accordance with this Section, and upon satisfactory compliance
with the permit within the time specified, the Deposit will be refunded to the applicant, less any
amounts due and owing to the City.
51.6.
Where completed work is to be taken over by the City the applicant must maintain such work for a
period of one year from the date of expiry of the permit. Sufficient security deposit shall be retained
from the Deposit to cover any repair works which may be required over the maintenance period.
51.7.
Where adjustments to completed works are required due to reconstruction of a highway, the person
responsible for the initial construction as shown on the permit must pay all the cost of such
adjustments.
51.8.
The applicant shall indemnify, protect and save harmless the City from and against all claims, demands
and lien claims of every kind arising out of or in any way connected with the work or other things for
which a permit has been issued.
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51.9.
The City Engineer may require the applicant to provide evidence satisfactory to the City Engineer of
insurance against all claims for damages for personal injury and property damage which may arise out
of the performance of the work covered by the permit in an amount not less than Five Million
($5,000,000) Dollars for each occurrence and if deemed necessary by the City Engineer, the City shall
be added to the policy as an additional insured.
51.10. Within four (4) weeks following completion of the work, the applicant must provide as built plans of
any works installed by the applicant, and such plan must be drawn to a scale satisfactory to the City
Engineer showing the location, size and description of the works and the date of installation. Three
(3) paper copies of the plans, signed and sealed by the applicant's engineer, must be provided along
with an electronic copy in the format required under the City's Subdivision and Land Bylaw, as
amended from time to time. The plan must be supplied prior to the return or refund of any deposit
or security posted as a condition of the permission. This shall not apply to the owner of a property
adjacent to the highway right of way providing that no work is carried out within the paved portion
of the highway and the access services no more than four dwellings.
51.11. Emergency work by Utility Companies:
(a)
All regulations of this bylaw apply to emergency works.
(b)
Any utility that performs emergency works outside of normal working hours is exempt from
the construction inspection fee imposed by section 51.12 of this bylaw, provided that the
works begin and are completed during one continuous period outside of normal working
hours.
(c)
Any emergency works that begin outside of normal working hours and continue to the next
working day shall require a permit and fees pursuant to sections 50 and 51.12. The
application for a permit must be submitted to the City Engineer at the commencement of
the next working day.
(d)
Any emergency works that occur on a working day will require a permit and fees pursuant to
sections 50 and 51.12 The application for a permit must be submitted to the City Engineer
within one hour of the commencement of the emergency works.
(e)
An estimate of the cost of the emergency works, whether the works are complete outside of
working hours or not and whether a permit fee is applicable or not, must be submitted to
the City Engineer the next working day. The nature of the emergency must be stated for City
records.
(f)
Any works that are scheduled outside of normal working hours are not emergency works and
are not exempt from fees imposed by section 51.12 of this bylaw.
51.12. Any person authorized to excavate in or under a highway must pay to the City an engineering services
fee in the amount of a percentage of the Capital Cost of the works, to a minimum of Fifty ($50.00)
Dollars. This fee is in respect of the City's costs to ensure that the excavation and restoration of the
highway has been carried out in accordance with the applicable standards. The services fee for the
works shall be:
(a) six (6%) percent of the first Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000) Dollars plus two (2%) percent of
the remainder of the costs for all above ground or at grade works, including road construction,
retaining walls, utility poles or similar work at the above ground or at grade works.
(b) three and a half (3.5%) percent of the first Fifty Thousand ($50,000) Dollars plus 0.6% of the
remainder for underground utilities including manholes, kiosks, pavement, repairs and the like
which are ancillary to the underground works.
51.13. The City Engineer may suspend or revoke a permit if the permit holder violates a provision of the
permit or this Bylaw.
51.14. A person whose permit is suspended or revoked under section 51.13 may request Council to
reconsider the suspension or revocation.
51.15. Any person seeking authorization to place a sign upon a highway for the purpose of advertising a real
estate development must submit an application in the form established under section 50.5, and the
application must include the following:
(a)
plans and specification showing:
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i.
the dimensions of the sign;
ii.
the size of the sign area;
iii.
the dimensions and weight of the supporting members of the sign;
iv.
the maximum height of the sign and the amount of clearance beneath it, both
measured from finished grade;
v.
the proposed location of the sign; and
vi.
a digital photograph of the proposed sign location with the proposed sign
superimposed on the photograph at the correct scale;
(b)
the application fee under section 50.
51.16. Where an application under section 51.15 is for a sign with an area of 1.1 square metres or less, the
City Engineer may issue a permit where satisfied that the sign and its support structure will be located
and constructed in a safe manner, and that the sign will not pose a hazard to persons or property,
including vehicles and pedestrians using the highway. Whenever the City Engineer considers that
special technical knowledge is required for the design or construction of a sign, the City Engineer may
require as a condition of the permit that all plan and specifications, or any part of them, be prepared
and certified by a professional engineer or architect, and the construction be carried out under the
supervision of a professional engineer or architect.
51.17. Where an application under section 51.15 is for a sign with an area greater than 1.1 square metres,
the City Engineer must forward the application to Council for consideration, and Council may issue a
permit where satisfied that the sign and its support structure will be located and constructed in a safe
manner, and that the sign will not pose a hazard to persons or property, including vehicles and
pedestrians using the highway. Whenever Council considers that special technical knowledge is
required for the design or construction of a sign, Council may require as a condition of the permit that
all plan and specifications, or any part of them, be prepared and certified by a professional engineer
or architect, and the construction be carried out under the supervision of a professional engineer or
architect.
51.18. In addition to any fee under section 50, any person granted a permit under section 51.16 and 51.17
must pay a monthly fee, in advance per square metre for each sign in accordance with the following
table. A person who pays 12 months of fees in a single advance payment shall be entitled to a discount
of 10%.
TABLE
Development Advertising Signs (maximum size 1.1m2)
Type of Fee
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014 and
thereafter
Monthly Fee for each
year
$16.50/m2/sign
$16.50/m2/sign
$17.00/m2/sign
$17.51/m2/sign
$18.03/m2/sign
Application Fee
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
Development Advertising Signs larger than 1.1m2 (Council approval required)
Type of Fee
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014 and
thereafter
2010 Adjusted Fee
$16.50/m2/sign
$16.50/m2/sign
$17.00/m2/sign
$17.51/m2/sign
$18.03/m2/sign
New Applications Fee
$250.00
$250.00
$350.00
$356.00
$362.18
Renewal Application
Fee
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
51.19. Any person granted a permit under section 51.16 or 51.17 must maintain the sign and support
structure in good repair and must obtain a Highway Right of Way Use Permit to carry out such
maintenance whenever required to do so under this Part.
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52.
VEHICLE PROHIBITIONS
Except as authorized by a permit issued by the Engineer pursuant to this Bylaw, no person shall drive or operate
on a highway:
52.1.
A vehicle so loaded that any part of the load extends beyond the sides of the vehicle.
52.2.
A vehicle so loaded that any part of the load extends more than 185 cm beyond the back of the vehicle,
except that a commercial vehicle with a licenced GVW greater than 5500 kg may have a load extend
beyond the back axle a distance equal to 35 percent of the wheelbase of the vehicle or trailer on which
the load is placed.
52.3.
A vehicle, other than a horse-drawn vehicle, the wheels of which are not equipped with pneumatic
tires in good order.
52.4.
A vehicle equipped with solid rubber tires, the thickness of which between the rim of the wheel and
the surface of the highway is less than 32 mm.
52.5.
A solid rubber-tired vehicle at a speed greater than 20 km/h.
52.6.
A vehicle having wheels or tracks constructed or equipped with projecting spikes, cleats, ribs, clamps,
studs, flanges, lugs, or other attachments or projections which extend beyond the tread or traction
surface of the wheel, tread, or track, except that this prohibition does not apply to a vehicle quipped
with tire chains with required for safety or winter studded tire when used between October 1st and
April 30th of each calendar year.
52.7.
A vehicle unless it is so constructed and loaded as to prevent any of its load, equipment or other article
from shifting or swaying in such a manner as to affect the operation of the vehicle; or from dropping,
sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping.
53.
METHODS OF LOAD SECUREMENT
53.1.
No person shall drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while the vehicle is carrying a load unless the
load is secured:
(a)
by sides, sideboards or side stakes and a rear end gate, end board or end stakes that:
i.
are securely attached to the vehicle;
ii.
are strong enough and high enough to fully contain the load and to ensure that the load
will not shift upon or fall from the vehicle, and
iii.
have no aperture large enough to permit any part of the load to pass through.
(b)
where the load length falls within a load length category set out in column 1 of the following
Table, by the number of tie downs set opposite the category in column 1, and as many
additional tie downs as are necessary to secure the load by:
i.
direct contact;
ii.
dunnage that is secured by the tie downs and is in contact with the exterior,
including topmost load, in a manner that safely holds interior pieces of the load
without causing exterior pieces to crush or break up, or
(c)
by the methods described in paragraphs (a) and (b), and the driver or the operator must
ensure that tie downs when in use, are distributed evenly along the load.
TABLE
Length of load along
longitudinal
Minimum number of
tie downs required
Not over 2.5
2
over 2.5m but not over 7.5m
3
over 7.5m but not over 10m
4
over 10m but not over 12.5m
5
over 12.5m but not over 15m
6
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53.2.
An article in a load that is less than 2.5 m long and less than 1.5 m high may be secured by one tie
down if it is butted against a substantial article or a bulkhead, but, if it is not butted against a
substantial article or a bulkhead it must be secured by two tie downs and the second one shall be
deemed to be a necessary additional tie down under the requirements of subsection 53.1(b).
53.3.
The "tie downs" required by this Section must meet the standards of section 35.12 of the Motor
Vehicle Act Regulations.
54.
EXCEPTION FOR SIZE OR SHAPE
54.1.
Notwithstanding section 53, where the methods described in that section
(a)
cannot be used to secure the load to a vehicle because of the load's size, shape or both, or
(b)
if used to secure the load to a vehicle, are likely to cause damage to the load, a person may
drive or operate the motor vehicle on the highway while the vehicle is carrying that load if it
is secured, in a manner than ensures compliance with section 58 by means of securement
devices that conform to section 53.3.
55.
TRANSPORTING LOGS OR POLES
55.1.
Notwithstanding section 53, a person may drive or operate a logging truck on a highway while the
vehicle is transporting a load of logs or poles or both if each bundle of logs is restrained by at least 2
load encircling binders, at least 3 m apart where the length of the load allows, each binder having a
breaking strength in its weakest component of not less than 5,500 kg and the vehicle is:
(a)
equipped with the same bunk and stake assembly, unmodified, that it was equipped with at
the time it was sold as a new vehicle and bears the National Safety Mark under the Motor
Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) and the regulations made under it, or
(b)
not equipped and marked as described in paragraph 55.1 (a) but equipped with bunks and
stake assemblies that meet the standards of section 35.06(2) of the Motor Vehicle Act
Regulations.
56.
TIERED ARTICLES
56.1.
No person shall drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while the vehicle is carrying its load in more
than one tier of separate components unless:
(a)
the topmost tier is secured in the manner described in section 49.1 (b), and
(b)
each other tier is secured in a safe and stable manner
57.
DRUMS
57.1.
No person shall drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while the vehicle is carrying drums or barrels
on end unless
(a)
Where metal drums or barrels are stacked on end on other metal drums or barrels, the stacks
are separated by dunnage, and
(b)
the vehicle has sides, sideboards, or side stakes and the drums or barrels are blocked or ties
down with hardware adequate to prevent the load from shifting on the vehicle.
57.2.
Subsection 57.1 (a) does not apply to a vehicle transporting empty metal drums if secured in the
manner described in section 53.1 (a).
58.
COVERING OF AGGREGATE LOADS
58.1.
No person shall drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while the vehicle is carrying a load of aggregate
material, soil, sand or earth if any of the load is likely, if not covered, to bounce, blow or drop from
the vehicle in transit, unless the load is covered in a way that prevents any of it from blowing,
bouncing, dropping or escaping from the vehicle.
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58.2.
No person shall drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while the vehicle is carrying a load of bark
mulch, wood chips, hog fuel or sawdust unless the load is securely covered to prevent it from blowing,
bouncing, dropping, or escaping from the vehicle.
58.3.
The cover required in subsections 58.1 and 58.2 must be secured and tightly fastened so that it is not
and cannot become a hazard.
58.4.
This section does not prohibit dropping sand from a vehicle to secure traction, or water or other
substance to clean or maintain a highway.
59.
LOAD SUPPORTED ON ROLLERS
59.1.
No person shall drive or operate a vehicle on a highway when the load of the vehicle is supported on
rollers unless at least one roller is equipped with locks that are fastened in a manner that prevents
that load from shifting in transit.
60.
REFUSE CONTAINERS
60.1.
No person shall drive operate on a highway a self-loading vehicle transporting a refuse container
unless the refuse container is located and secured to the hoist from at all four corners by a means
which is of adequate strength to prevent movement between the container, the hoist frame and the
truck frame. The winch or hoist is not considered part of the securement for the container.
61.
FRONT END STRUCTURES
61.1.
No person shall drive or operate a commercial vehicle on a highway while the vehicle is carrying a
load unless the vehicle is equipped with a bulkhead or cab protector, or both in combination, that
meets the standards of section 35.13 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, and of sufficient strength
to prevent penetration or crushing of the driver's compartment, or the sleeping compartment, in the
event of the load shifting during any normal or emergency driving maneuver.
61.2.
This section does not apply where a person drives or operates a commercial vehicle that is:
(a)
carrying a load in a container where the container is so constructed, and attached to the
vehicle chassis, that it meets the requirements of this section for a bulkhead or cab protector,
or both in combination,
(b)
being used exclusively to transport other motor vehicles that are secured by tie down
assemblies as required by section 53 or fastened by a method permitted by section 54,
(c)
licensed for a gross vehicle weight of 5,500 kg or less,
(d)
a cab and chassis without a load carrying or work performing platform,
(e)
transporting an intermodal cargo container, or
(f)
equipped with a permanently attached hoist or crane which meets the standards of section
35.13 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations.
62.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Except as authorized by a permit issued by the City Engineer pursuant to this Bylaw and except as permitted
under section 64, no person shall drive or operate on any highway:
62.1.
A vehicle having a total outside width, with or without load, in excess of 2.6m, except that with loads
of loose hay, loose straw or loose fodder, the load may, despite section 52.1, project over the side of
the vehicle such distance as results in a total outside width not in excess of 3.1 m,
62.2.
A vehicle having a height, with or without load, in excess of 4.15m,
62.3.
A single vehicle having an overall length, with or without load, in excess of 12.5m, except as provided
in 62.4, 62.5 and 62.6,
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62.4.
A trailer the overall length of which exceeds 12.5m, except that in the case of a "reefer-van", the
overall length may be extended to include the refrigeration and/or heating unit only,
62.5.
A semi-trailer the overall length of which exceeds 14.65m, except that in the case of a "reefer-van",
the overall length may be extended to include the refrigeration and/or heating unit only,
62.6.
A bus the overall length of which exceeds 12.5m,
62.7.
A combination of vehicles having an overall length, with or without load, in excess of 20m, except as
provided in 62.8 and 62.9,
62.8.
A combination of three vehicles consisting of a 3-axle tandem drive truck-tractor, semi-trailer and
trailer, or a 3-axle tandem drive truck-tractor and two semitrailers, having an overall length, with or
without load, in excess of 22m, provided that the distance from the kingpin of the first semi-trailer
and/or its load does not exceed 16.75m,
62.9.
A combination of vehicles carrying a load of non-reducible logs, poles or pilings in excess of 21.5m,
62.10. A vehicle loaded so that the load or any portion thereof obstructs the driver's reflected view of the
highway directly to the rear of the vehicle, or the driver's view to the front or sides of the vehicle.
63.
PILOT CARS AND SIGNS
Where conditions of an oversize or overload permit prescribe that pilot cars, signs, flags or lights be provided
by the permitted, the standards for equipment as set forth in this section must be complied with, unless
otherwise prescribed by the conditions of the permit.
63.1.
Pilot cars must be private passenger motor vehicles or single commercial vehicles of a gross weight
not exceeding 5,500 kg,
63.2.
Where an oversize or overload permit required that a sign be provided on the vehicle or load, the
operator of the oversize or overload vehicle must ensure that the sign conforms fully with the
standards in section 8.03 of the Commercial Transport Act Regulations,
63.3.
In the case of mobile homes and modular buildings that exceed 3.5 m in width, in addition to the
requirements of subsection 63.2 the operator of the oversize vehicle must ensure that there is
displayed on the rear of the mobile home or modular building at the time of transport a sign that
conforms fully with the standards in section 8.03 of the Commercial Transport Act Regulations.
63.4.
Every operator of a pilot car must ensure that the pilot car is:
(a)
while escorting a vehicle or a vehicle and load in excess of 27.5 m in length and less than
3.2 m in width, equipped with a roof mounted "Long Load", "Oversize Load" or "D" sign that
complies with the standards in section 8.04 of the Commercial Transport Act Regulations,
and
(b)
while escorting a vehicle or a vehicle and load in excess of 3.23 m in width, equipped with a
roof mounted "Wide Load", "Oversize Load" or "D" sign that complies with the standards in
section 8.04 of the Commercial Transport Act Regulations.
63.5.
Flags must be displayed on all oversize vehicles or loads and must:
(a)
be red,
(b)
be mounted on all four corners or projections of the vehicle or load, and
(c)
either be a minimum size of 30 cm square or be in strips that are not less than 3 cm in width,
and not less than 45 cm in length.
63.6.
No person shall drive or operate on a highway a motor vehicle or a commercial vehicle displaying a
sign indicating the presence of an oversize vehicle or load when, in fact, an oversize vehicle or load is
not being transported or escorted.
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63.7.
A pilot car when escorting an oversize vehicle or load on a 2 lane or 3 lane highway must precede the
oversize vehicle or load at a distance of not less than 100 m nor more than 500 m.
63.8.
When escorting an oversize vehicle or load on a 4 lane or divided highway, the pilot car must follow
the oversize vehicle or load at a distance of not less than 100 m nor more than 500 m.
63.9.
Despite subsection 63.7, on 2, 3, or 4 lane highways a pilot car required for escorting:
(a)
overlength vehicles, and
(b)
loads in excess of 27.5 m in length and not exceeding 3.2 min width;
must travel to the rear of the escorted vehicle.
63.10. Notwithstanding section 63.9 a pilot car must, when necessary, precede the oversize vehicle or load
through tunnels, bridges and other structures, at an adequate distance so as to provide ample warning
for oncoming vehicles.
64.
EXEMPTIONS
Sections 62 to 68 shall not apply to:
64.1.
An implement of husbandry on a highway during the hours of daylight.
64.2.
A vehicle registered in the name of the City of Colwood, the Ministry of Transportation or their agents
that:
(a)
is operated for the purposes of road maintenance or snow removal;
(b)
is operated for the distribution of material on the highway for the purpose of improving
traction; and,
i.
travelling to the place on the highway where distribution of the material carried by
the vehicle begins; or
ii.
distributing the material on the highway.
64.3.
An ICBC Driver Examiner during an ICBC road test, loaded 70 percent of the legal axle weight for a
Provincial standard Class 1 vehicle.
65.
ALL SIGNS TO APPLY
65.1.
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of the regulations under section 62 or a permit issued pursuant
to this Bylaw, the maximum height, length or width of a vehicle or load allowable on a highway or
portion of a highway that is expressly limited as to maximum height, length or width of a vehicle or
load by a traffic control device erected by or with the authority of the City Engineer shall be that set
out on the traffic control device.
66.
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
66.1.
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Bylaw, no person shall, without a permit issued pursuant
to this Bylaw, drive or operate on highway, or a portion of a highway, including a bridge, a vehicle or
combination of vehicles having a gross weight on any axle or group of axles, or a gross vehicle weight,
in excess of any load limit as may be indicated by a traffic control device.
67.
ENGINEERS ORDERS: WEIGHT
67.1.
The City Engineer may, by order made in accordance with section 8 and subject to section 68, exercise
the powers of Council with respect to the maximum gross weight of vehicles of their loads permitted
on a highway or class of highways and the weight on an axle, tire or wheel, whether generally or in
respect of the time of the year and the physical condition of the highway. The City Engineer may order
the placement of traffic control devices for the implementation of orders under this section.
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68.
MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
68.1.
Subject to an order of the City Engineer under this Bylaw but notwithstanding any other provisions of
this Bylaw, no person shall drive or operate on any highway in the City:
(a)
a vehicle, an axle of which is carrying a gross weight in excess of 9,100 kg or the rated capacity
of the axles as rated by the manufacturer, whichever is lesser;
(b)
a vehicle or combination of vehicles having a gross weight on any group of 2 or more
consecutive axles which in exceeds the applicable gross weight indicated in Schedule "I";
(c)
a vehicle loaded such that the gross weight on any wheel thereof is in excess of 110 kg per
centimetre of width of tire or in excess of the rated capacity of the tire as rated by the
manufacturer; whichever is the lesser. In the case of metal or solid rubber tires the weight
on any wheel must not exceed 55 kg per centimetre of width of tire;
(d)
a vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight in excess of its licenced gross vehicle weight;
68.2.
Nothing contained in this section regarding the weights of vehicles shall relieve the driver or operator
of any vehicle from complying with the weight limits established under section 67.
69.
PENALTY: WEIGHT VIOLATIONS
69.1.
Where any vehicle, or vehicle and its load, are found to be overweight contrary to sections 67 or 68
of this Bylaw, the driver or operator of the vehicle shall be liable to a fine of $100.00, plus a further
fine of $10.00 for each 100 kg, or portion thereof, by which the vehicle, or vehicle and load, exceed
the limits prescribed under this Bylaw.
70.
AUTHORITY TO WEIGH VEHICLES
The driver of a vehicle on a highway, when so required by a Municipal Enforcement Officer or a Peace Officer
must:
70.1.
Stop the vehicle at the time and place specified by the Municipal Enforcement Officer, or Peace Officer
for the purpose of weighing the whole or part thereof by means of stationary or portable scales,
measuring the dimensions of the vehicle and load, measuring and inspecting the tires thereon,
inspecting the load carried, or for any other purpose under this Bylaw;
70.2.
When requested by a Municipal Enforcement Officer, or a Peace Officer, produce for the officer's
inspection the official registration certificate showing the maximum weight of the vehicle. In any case
where there is no official registration certificate for a truck or truck-type vehicle, a Peace Officer may
order the driver or other person in charge or control of the vehicle suspected of being on a route
other than a truck route in contravention of this Bylaw, to drive the vehicle onto the nearest public or
Department of Commercial Transport stationary or portable scales for the purpose of weighing the
vehicle and load; and
70.3.
Rearrange the load upon the vehicle or remove the whole or part of the load from the vehicle in order
to comply with the provisions of this Part before continuing to drive or operate the vehicle.
71.
HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING
71.1.
No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle, commercial vehicle or combination of vehicles, having
a total length exceeding six (6) metres (19.69ft.):
(a)
in any lane, or
(b)
in any angle parking zone.
71.2.
No person shall park a heavy truck on any highway within a residential district.
71.3.
No person shall park a heavy truck on any highway between the hours of seven o'clock in the
afternoon and seven o'clock in the forenoon (1900 - 0700) of the following day.
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71.4.
No person shall park, store, or let stand any vehicle, motor vehicle, commercial vehicle, or trailer that
is loaded with, or contains dangerous goods (as per the definition found in the Transport of Dangerous
Goods Act as amended from time to time) on any highway, or in or on any residential zoned property
at any time.
72.
TRUCK ROUTES
72.1.
No person shall drive, operate, or park a heavy truck (over 8,600 kg) on any highway in the City other
than on a truck route on and during the times set out in this Bylaw or Schedule F to this Bylaw except:
(a)
as authorized by the City Engineer for the purposes of snow removal;
(b)
as authorized by a permit issued by the City Engineer;
(c)
where permitted by section 75; or
(d)
where heavy trucks on any highway or part of a highway have been properly authorized as a
temporary detour truck route.
73.
IDENTIFICATION OF TRUCK ROUTES
73.1.
The City Engineer may cause signs or other traffic control devices to be erected along a truck route to
identify the beginning and end of a truck route.
73.2.
The "Truck Route and Dangerous Goods Route" map prepared on behalf of the City is for convenience
of reference only and the omission of a truck route from it or the indication of a truck route on it, shall
not be deemed for the purposes of this Bylaw to contradict or override the designation of truck routes
and dangerous goods routes as set out in Schedule F of this Bylaw.
74.
RESTRICTIONS ON TRUCK ROUTES
74.1.
The City Engineer may restrict the use of a truck route:
(a)
as to size, weight, type, height or other specification of a heavy truck which may be driven
on a truck route; and
(b)
as to the hours when a heavy truck may be driven on the truck route.
74.2.
Where the City Engineer places a restriction authorized by this Section on a truck route the City
Engineer shall cause signs or other traffic control devices to be erected along the truck route to inform
persons of the restriction placed on its use.
74.3.
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Bylaw or of a permit issued by the Engineer, where a
bridge, highway or portion of a highway is expressly limited as to maximum weight, height, length, or
width by a traffic control device erected by the Engineer, no vehicle or load shall exceed the maximum
limits allowed by the said traffic control device.
75.
DEPARTURE FROM A TRUCK ROUTE
75.1.
Notwithstanding Section 72 above a person driving a heavy truck may drive on a highway other than
a truck route:
(a)
to collect or deliver cargo; or
(b)
to supply a service provided that the person takes the shortest direct accessible connection
between the nearest truck route and the destination and returns to the truck route using the
same connection.
75.2.
In the event that the person driving a heavy truck has a subsequent delivery to make or subsequent
service to supply in the same area, the person may proceed to make the subsequent delivery or
service before proceeding by the most direct accessible connection to the nearest truck route.
75.3.
A person driving or operating a heavy truck from a business premises that is not on a truck route must
upon leaving the business premises proceed to the nearest truck route by the closest and most direct
highway.
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75.4.
The provisions of this Section shall not relieve a person in charge or control of a heavy truck from
compliance with other parking and traffic regulations.
76.
SPECIAL HEAVY TRUCK OPERATING PERMIT
76.1.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Bylaw, an operator of a heavy truck who has parked a heavy
truck at the operator's place of residence since before June 15, 1985, and who has carried on a
business necessitating the use of a heavy truck continuously since before June 15, 1985 may apply for
a permit (a "Special Heavy Truck Operating Permit") in order to permit the operator to drive the heavy
truck identified in the Special Parking Permit upon highways between the operator's place of
residence and place of employment, provided that the operator must:
(a)
avoid residential areas whenever possible; and
(b)
otherwise use the most direct route available through any residential areas.
76.2.
The City Engineer must issue a Special Heavy Truck Operating Permit in the form set out in Schedule
"H" provided the following conditions are fulfilled:
(a)
the applicant has submitted:
i.
a completed Special Heavy Truck Operating Permit Application in the form set out
in Schedule "G";
ii.
proof of continuous residence in the City since June 15, 1985;
iii.
proof of continuous carrying on of business since June 15, 1985, with no single
interruption for any period greater than 6 months;
iv.
an application fee of $100.00 and;
v.
an annual permit fee of $50.00.
(b)
the applicant has not previously held a Special Heavy Truck Operating Permit that has expired
or been revoked.
76.3.
A Special Heavy Truck Operating Permit is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance and the City
Engineer must each year renew a Special Heavy Truck Operating Permit for a further term of (1) year
effective on the expiry date provided that the following conditions are fulfilled:
(a)
the permit holder has submitted an annual permit fee of $50.00 within sixty (60) days
following the expiry date;
(b)
the Special Heavy Truck Operating Permit has not been revoked; and
(c)
the permit holder has at all times complies with the terms and conditions of the Special
Heavy Truck Operating Permit and this section.
76.4.
The City Engineer may revoke a Special Heavy Truck Operating Permit if the permit holder fails to
comply with the terms and conditions of the Special Heavy Truck Operating Permit or this section.
76.5.
A person whose Special Heavy Truck Operating Permit is revoked may request Council to reconsider
the revocation.
77.
ORDER OF CITY ENGINEER
77.1.
Where the City Engineer has ordered closure of, or restricted the load carried on a highway, portion
of highway or series of connected highways and placed traffic control devices to that effect, no person
shall drive or operate a vehicle contrary to that order or contrary to the traffic control devices.
78.
EXTRAORDINARY TRAFFIC
78.1.
Where in the opinion of the City Engineer, any highway is liable to damage or concern for safety
through extraordinary traffic thereon, the City Engineer may regulate, limit or prohibit the use of the
highway by any person operating or in charge of the extraordinary traffic, or owning the goods carried
thereby or the vehicles used therein.
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78.2.
Every person driving on or using the highway in contravention of a regulation, limitation, or
prohibition of the City Engineer under this section commits an offence and shall be liable, on summary
conviction, to a fine of not less than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars and not more than Ten Thousand
($10,000.00) Dollars.
78.3.
Provided that any person to whom this section might otherwise apply, may, with the approval of the
Council, enter into an agreement for the payment to the City compensation in respect of any damage
or expense which may, in the opinion of the City Engineer, be caused by extraordinary traffic, and
thereupon that person shall not in respect of that traffic be subject to any prohibition or penalty
prescribed by this section.
78.4.
The City Engineer may close to traffic or use any highway at such time and for such period of time and
in respect of such classes of traffic or use as in his opinion, may be necessary for the construction or
protection of any highway or other public work, or for the protection of persons using the highway or
to enable permitted traffic to be handled safely and expeditiously.
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PART VIII - REMOVAL OF VEHICLES, CHATTELS AND OBSTRUCTIONS
79.
REMOVAL OF VEHICLE
79.1.
A Peace Officer, Municipal Enforcement Officer or a person authorized by the City Engineer may move
or cause to be moved a vehicle, or seize, detain or impound a vehicle or cause a vehicle to be seized,
detained or impounded and taken to and stored in a safe and otherwise suitable place under any one
of the following circumstances:
(a)
the vehicle is unlawfully occupying any portion of a highway or public place.
(b)
the vehicle is parked on any highway or public place in such a manner as to impede the
removal of snow by the City, its contractors or authorized agents engaged in work upon a
highway.
(c)
the vehicle is in a position to interfere with the construction, improvement, alteration,
extension, widening, marking or repair of a highway.
(d)
the vehicle is in a position that causes it to interfere with firefighting or the Fire Department
at the scene of an emergency.
(e)
the vehicle is left apparently unattended on a highway, public place, or other public right-of-
way for a period exceeding 72 hours.
79.2.
The driver or person in charge of the vehicle, must move the vehicle when requested, to the position
so determined by the Peace Officer, Municipal Enforcement Officer or other person authorized by the
City Engineer.
79.3.
The expenses incurred in the removal of disposal or a vehicle under this section, less the proceeds, if
any, of disposal are recoverable as a debt due to the City or its contractors and authorized agents
from the person who placed or parked the vehicle in violation of this section or authorized the
placement of parking of the vehicle.
79.4.
A vehicle seized, detained or impounded under this section may be disposed of in accordance with
the provisions of the Warehouse Lien Act.
79.5.
In the absence of proof to the contrary, the last person whose name appears as owner of the vehicle
in the records of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is considered to have authorized the
parking or placement of the vehicle at the place from which it was removed.
80.
REMOVAL OF CHATTEL, OBSTRUCTION, EATH, MUD, ROCKS, STONES, LOGS, STUMPS, BRANCHES, GARDEN
CLIPPINGS OR OTHER THINGS
80.1.
Except as permitted in this Bylaw or under the Business Licensing Bylaw, no person shall place, deposit
or leave upon, above, or in any highway, sidewalk or other public place any chattel, obstruction, or
other thing which is or is likely to cause a nuisance and no person having the ownership, control or
custody of a chattel, obstruction or thing shall permit of suffer it to remain upon, above or in any such
highway, sidewalk or other public place. Any chattel, obstruction or thing in violation of this section
may be detained, removed and impounded by a Peace Officer, Municipal Enforcement Officer or
person authorized by the City Engineer.
80.2.
After detention, removal or impoundment, the person entitled to the possession of the chattel,
obstruction or thing may obtain its release upon signing an undertaking that that person will not again
place it on, above, or in any highway, sidewalk or other public place in contravention of this section
and upon payment to the City of the fines, fees, cost, and expenses.
80.3.
If the person entitled to the possession of any detained object does not within thirty (30) days of its
detention, including the date of its detention, sign the undertaking and pay the fines, fees, costs and
expenses and it appears to the City Engineer that the object detained has a market value, the City
Engineer may cause it to be sold by public auction to the highest bidder, or cause it to be disposed of
as garbage.
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81.
REMOVED, DETAINED OR IMPOUNDED
81.1.
Any chattel or obstruction removed, detained or impounded, may be recovered by the owner from
the City's Public Works yard upon presenting proof of ownership and upon payment in full of any
fines, fees, costs and expenses which may be levied pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw.
82.
PUBLIC AUCTION
82.1.
Any chattel or obstruction not claimed by its owner within 30 days of its impounding or detention
may be sold at public auction, and such auction shall be advertised at least once in a daily newspaper
circulating in the City.
82.2.
The proceeds of such auction sale shall be applied firstly to the cost of the sale, secondly to the fines,
fees, costs and expenses of the City or its contractors or authorized agents as set out above and thirdly
the balance, if any, shall be held by the City for one (1) year from the date of sale for the owner. If
unclaimed at the end of the year, such sums shall be paid into the General Revenue of the City.
82.3.
Should any chattel or obstruction not be purchased at public auction held pursuant to section 78.1,
then the chattel or obstruction shall be disposed of in the City Waste Disposal Site, or a place approved
by the Director, and the expenses incurred in the removal or disposal of the chattel or obstruction,
less the proceeds (if any) of disposal, are recoverable as a debt due to the City from the owner.
83.
MARKET VALUE LESS THAN $100.00
83.1.
Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, where any garbage, rubbish, or chattel, earth, mud, rocks,
stones, logs, stumps, branches garden clipping or other things with an apparent market value of less
than ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) is left on any highway, such articles or things may be removed
and disposed of by any person or persons authorized to do so by the City of Engineer, or a Bylaw
Enforcement Officer a Peace Officer. The full costs of removal or disposal shall be charged to the
owner of the garbage, rubbish, abandoned or unlicenced motor vehicle or the owner of the property
or contractor or any other person responsible, for which the earth, mud, rocks, stones, logs, stumps,
branches, garden clippings or other things originated from.
83.2.
Apparent market value shall be determined by the City Purchasing Agent.
84.
FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
84.1.
The fees, costs and expenses payable for the removal, detention and impoundment of any chattel or
obstruction under this Bylaw shall be those set out in Schedule "E".
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PART IX - PENALTIES
85.
PENALTIES
85.1.
Any person who contravenes, suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention of, or
neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done pursuant to any provision of this
Bylaw or any permit or order issued pursuant hereto, commits an offence punishable by fines as per
Schedule 12 of the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1314, 2010
85.2.
Any person who contravenes, suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention of, or
neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done pursuant to any provision of this
Bylaw or any permit or order issued pursuant hereto, commits an offence punishable on summary
conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars.
85.3.
Where an offence is a continuing offence, each day that the offence is continued shall constitute a
separate and distinct offence.
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PART X - COMMENCEMENT
86.
EFFECTIVE DATE
86.1.
This Bylaw shall take effect on the date of Final Adoption hereof.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 21st DAY OF DECEMBER 2009.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 21st DAY OF DECEMBER 2009.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS 21 st DAY OF DECEMBER 2009.
FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY 2010.
MAYOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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SCHEDULE B - USES REQUIRING PERMITS - SCHEDULE OF FEES
Construction Type
Application
Fee
Engineering Fee
Security Deposit
1.
Frontage improvements above
and below ground
$150.00
As per formula in section
51.12 in the bylaw (see
below)
As per formula in
section 51.1 in
bylaw (see below)
2.
Driveway widening/ditch
enclosure for existing single-
family dwelling or duplex.
(maximum total driveway width
7.0m)
$150.00
$50.00
$500.00
3.
Boulevard works for existing
single-family dwelling or duplex
(gravel placement / landscaping
/ irrigation system)
$150.00
$50.00
$500.00
4.
Driveway access and boulevard
improvements for new single-
family dwelling if issued with
building permit (maximum
width 7.0m)
$150.00
$50.00 IF: (landscape /
irrigation works
planned)
As per building
bylaw #977,
Appendix A - (A)(5)
5.
Secondary access to existing
single-family dwelling or duplex,
maximum 7m width
$150.00
As per formula in section
51.12 in the bylaw (see
below)
As per formula in
section 51.1 in
bylaw (see below)
6.
Maintenance and repair works
of existing driveway to single
family dwelling or duplex
(maximum 7m width)
Fee Exempt
Fee exempt as per
section 43.3(c) in the
bylaw
NIL
7.
Large development advertising
signs (max size 1.1m2)
See section
51.18
See Section 51.18
NIL
8.
Oversize, overweight, over
heigh permit
$150
$10 for each 100 kg or
portion thereof
$10,000.00
9.
Expedited Fee
$300
As per formula in section
51.12 in the bylaw (see
below)
As per formula in
section 51.1 in
bylaw (see below)
51.1.
A deposit in the amount calculated as followed shall be deposited with the Engineering Department
(minimum $500) to ensure construction is in accordance with approved plans and the permit.
Cash deposit of 10% for the first $100,000
$________________
Cash deposit of 5% in excess of $100,000
$________________
51.12.
An engineering fee calculated as follows shall be paid to the City of Colwood (min. $50.00 required)
Estimated capital cost of the works
(Attach Engineer's Certified Estimates)
$________________
Above ground: 6% of the first $500,000; 2% remainder
$________________
Below ground: 3.5% of first $50,000; 0.6% remainder
$________________
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SCHEDULE C - MAP - ELECTRIC VEHICLE HIGHWAY EXEMPTIONS PORTIONS OF SOOKE RD AND VMP
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SCHEDULE D - MAP - NO OBSTRUCTION AREA
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SCHEDULE E - FEES FOR REMOVAL, DETENTION AND IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES, CHATTELS AND OBSTRUCTIONS
1.
The following fees, costs and expenses shall be paid by the owner of any chattel, obstruction or vehicle
removed, detained or impounded pursuant to Part VIII of this Bylaw:
(a)
removal of any vehicle less than 3,629 kg
$107.24
(b)
removal of any vehicle from 3,629 kg to 7,257 kg inclusive
$169.31
(c)
removal of any vehicle over 7,257 kg
$225.75
(d)
for towing any vehicle over a distance greater than 5 km,
per km in excess of 5 km
$2.82
(e)
for dollies when necessary
$33.00
(f)
for storing vehicles in private storage yards:
(i)
less than twenty (20) feet in length
$25.00/day
(ii)
from twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) feet in length inclusive
$50.00/day
(iii)
greater than thirty-five (35) feet in length
$75.00/day
(g)
for dropping a vehicle from a tow vehicle
$50.80
(h)
in addition to the fees under (a), (b), (c) or (d), a fuel surcharge
7.5%
(i)
for removal of any chattel or obstruction, the actual cost of removal
with a minimum charge of
$25.00
(j)
for storing any chattel or obstruction
$7.00/day
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SCHEDULE F - MAP
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SCHEDULE G - SPECIAL HEAVY TRUCK OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
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SCHEDULE H - SPECIAL HEAVY TRUCK OPERATING PERMIT
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SCHEDULE I - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GROSS VEHICLE AXLE WEIGHT
Distance between the centres
of the first axle and last axle of
any group of axles of a vehicle
or combination of vehicles
Maximum allowable
gross weight on that
group of axles
Centimetres
Kilograms
Up to 120
16,000
150
16,500
180
17,000
210
17,500
240
18,000
270
18,500
300
19,000
330
19,500
360
20,000
390
20,500
420
21,000
450
21,500
480
22,000
510
22,500
540
23,000
570
23,500
600
24,000
630
24,500
660
25,000
690
25,500
720
26,000
750
26,500
780
27,000
810
27,500
240 or more
28,000
In measuring the distance between the centres of any group of axles, where the distance is greater than a number in
the centimetres column, the next highest number shall be used.