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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC BYLAW 2010 NO. 4758
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Bylaw No. 4758, a Bylaw to regulate traffic, parking and the use of highways, boulevards,
sidewalks and public lands in the Township of Langley, repeals and replaces the Township of
Langley Highway and Traffic Bylaw 1995 No. 3500 and provides for general housekeeping
improvements to current names and terms, including additional definitions.
Amending Bylaw 2011 No. 4840 adopted April 11, 2011
Bylaw No. 4840 updates insurance requirements for those on roadways, permitting election
signs on municipal roadways, and minor revisions to the designated truck routes.
Amending Bylaw 2014 No. 5107 adopted September 8, 2014
Bylaw 2014 No. 5107 replaces the Culvert Installation Bylaw 1990 No. 2873. Bylaw 2014
No. 5107 adds provisions to the Highway and Traffic Bylaw 2010 No. 4758 to permit the
issuance of a permit to the owner or occupier of a property abutting a highway to construct a
culvert and/or install boulevard tiling across or within that highway, subject to specified
conditions. Bylaw 2014 No. 5107 also adds provisions to the Highway and Traffic Bylaw
2010 No. 4758 permitting the Township to, at the request of the owner or occupier of a
property abutting a highway, construct a culvert and/or install boulevard tiling across or within
that highway, at the sole cost of the owner or occupier requesting such works. Bylaw 2014
No. 5107 also adds provisions to the Highway and Traffic Bylaw 2010 No. 4758 by including
two additional sections and ten definitions pertaining to the Langley Airport, and Recreational
vehicle/trailer parking.
Amending Bylaw 2015 No. 5036 - adopted January 11, 2016
Bylaw 2015 No. 5036 amends Highway and Traffic Bylaw 2010 No. 4758 by repealing
sections 503(2) to 505, and inserting a cross-reference to "Township of Langley Election and
Political Signs Bylaw 2015 No. 5034".
Amending Bylaw 2018 No. 5359 - adopted May 7, 2018
Bylaw 2015 No. 5359 amends Highway and Traffic Bylaw 2010 No. 4758 by incorporating
various housekeeping items, including removing associated application and permit fees
previously consolidated within Township of Langley Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No.
4616, as amended, and associated penalties previously consolidated within Township of
Langley Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, as amended.
Amending Bylaw 2019 No. 5552 - adopted December 16, 2019
Bylaw 2019 No. 5552 amends the Highway and Traffic Bylaw 2010 No. 4758 by
incorporating harmonized regulations between municipalities and the Province related to
commercial vehicle regulations.
Amending Bylaw 2022 No. 5813 - adopted July 26, 2022
Bylaw No. 5813 amends Section 203 of the Highway and Traffic Bylaw 2010 No. 4758 to add
speed regulations for school zones.
Amending Bylaw 2024 No. 6029 - adopted September 9, 2024
Bylaw No. 6029 amends the Highway and Traffic Bylaw 2010 No. 4758 bylaw for
incorporating harmonized regulations between municipalities and the Province related to
commercial vehicles.
THIS IS A CONSOLIDATED BYLAW PREPARED BY THE CORPORATION OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY. THE TOWNSHIP
DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
CONSOLIDATION IS CURRENT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
PERSON USING THIS CONSOLIDATION TO ENSURE THAT IT
ACCURATELY REFLECTS CURRENT BYLAW PROVISIONS.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC BYLAW 2010 NO. 4758
WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and desirable to regulate traffic and the use of the
highways within the Township of Langley;
NOW THEREFORE, under its statutory powers as in accordance with Section 36 of the
Community Charter the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, in
Open Meeting Assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Township of Langley Highway and Traffic Bylaw
2010 No. 4758".
This Bylaw is divided into nine parts dealing with the following subjects:
Part 1
General Provisions
Part 2
Traffic Regulations
Part 3
Parking and Stopping Regulations
Part 4
Regulations Concerning Vehicles
Part 5
Use of Highways
Part 6
Permits
Part 7
Penalties
Part 8
Repeal
Part 9
Severability
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PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
101
Traffic Control Devices erected pursuant to this Bylaw shall, where applicable,
conform to and have the same meaning as the corresponding device in the
Regulations to the "Motor Vehicle Act"; and where such device is not included
in the Regulations, shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the "Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada" prepared by the National
Committee on Uniform Traffic Control, September 1988 Edition and as
amended to February 2008 and the "Traffic Control Manual for Work on
Roadways" prepared by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of
Transportation and Highways revised and consolidated 1999 Edition.
102
Words or phrases defined in the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations or, if not
defined therein, defined in the Commercial Transport Act shall have the same
meaning in this Bylaw unless otherwise defined in this bylaw or unless the
context otherwise requires.
103
In this bylaw unless the context otherwise requires:
"aircraft access lane" means aircraft access areas on airside that connect
leased properties to taxiways/taxilanes.
"airport control tower" means the building from which air traffic controllers
provide control over air traffic and control over airport runways, helipads and
taxiways.
"Airport Manager" means the person in charge of Langley Airport, responsible
to the Township of Langley which owns the airport and holds the airport
certificate issued by the federal Minister of Transportation.
"aircraft ramp" means the part of the airport that is not part of the Maneuvering
Area. Aprons are intended to accommodate the loading and unloading of
passengers and cargo, and the refueling, servicing, maintenance, and parking
of aircraft. They are designed for the normal movement of aircraft, vehicles,
and pedestrians.
"Airside" means the area of the airport used for activities related to aircraft
operations and to which public access is restricted.
"angle parking" means the parking of a vehicle other than parallel to a curb or
lateral lines of the roadway.
"Arterial Highway" means a Provincial Highway classified as such pursuant to
Section 45 of the Transportation Act.
"AVOP" means a document issued by the Langley Airport Manager
authorizing the holder to operate a vehicle on an airside area.
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"boulevard" on a highway with curbs means that portion of a highway between
the face of curb and the adjoining property line; and on a highway without
curbs, means that portion of the highway lying between the ditch and the
adjoining property line or if there is no ditch, then between the shoulder and
the adjoining property line.
"boulevard crossing" means a driveway or other improved or unimproved area
between the edge of the roadway and property line used to access adjoining
property or other facility from the highway.
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means an employee of the Municipality
authorized to enforce this Bylaw.
"Chief of Police" means the Chief of Police of the Township of Langley or his
authorized representative or the senior resident member of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police responsible for the policing of the Township of
Langley.
"commercial vehicle" means a vehicle which issued in the course of business
of providing a service or for the transportation of persons or freight that is a
truck or truck trailer with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5,600 kg and
including any attached trailer, but does not include an emergency vehicle, a
vehicle owned or operated by the Municipality or a School District while
engaged in its lawful duties, or a public passenger vehicle while on a
scheduled route.
"commercial trailer" includes a trailer as defined in the Commercial Transport
Act.
"construction zone" means that part of a highway designated for construction
by signs, barricades, cones, flag persons or other Traffic Control Devices and
that which has been approved by a permit issued by the Engineer.
"Council" means the Council of the Township of Langley.
"crossing guard" means an adult school crossing guard or a school pupil
acting as a member of a school authorized by the Chief of Police.
"crosswalk" means a portion of the highway at an intersection or elsewhere
distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by signs or by lines or other
markings on the road surface or 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 projection 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.
"curb return" means the non-tangential portion of a curb within an intersection
that joins the curbs of two intersecting streets.
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"cycle" means a device having any number of wheels that is propelled by
human power and on which a person may ride and includes a motor assisted
cycle, but does not include a skate board, roller skates or in-line roller skates.
"cycle path" means that portion of a highway designated primarily for the use
of cyclists.
"disabled parking zone" means a parking space which has been designated
for the use of disabled persons by means of a sign or painting on the surface
of the parking space with the standard wheelchair symbol.
"Engineer" means the General Manager of Engineering of the Township of
Langley or his authorized representative.
"extraordinary traffic" includes any carriage of goods or persons over a
highway, at either one or more times, and whether in vehicles drawn by
animal power or propelled by some other means, that taken in conjunction
with the nature or existing condition of the highway is so extraordinary or
improper in the quality of 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 in
respect of the highway beyond what is reasonable or ordinary.
"Fees and Charges Bylaw" means Township of Langley Fees and Charges
Bylaw 2007 No. 4616, as amended from time to time.
"hangar" means a building with extensive floor area, typically used for the
storage and repairing of aircraft.
"heavy truck" means a motor vehicle which has a licensed gross vehicle
weight in excess of 11,800 kilograms.
"helmet" means a protective device intended to be worn on the head that must
have a smooth, rigid and durable outer surface; be constructed so that the
helmet is capable of absorbing energy on impact; be strongly attached to a
strap designated to be fastened under the chin of the person wearing it; and
be undamaged from use or misuse.
"highway" includes every highway within the meaning of the Transportation
Act, R.S.B.C. 1996 c. 188 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; every private place or passageway to which the public,
for the purpose of parking or servicing of vehicles, has access or is invited,
including disabled parking zones; and the roadway, shoulder, boulevard, ditch
and sidewalk and whatever lands lie between the property lines of the
highway.
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"intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection
of the lateral curb lines, or if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the
roadway which join one another at or approximately at right angles, or the
area within which vehicles traveling on different highways joining at any other
angle may come in conflict; and, for the purpose of this definition, "highway"
does not include a lane.
"lane" means any highway not exceeding 8 meters in width, and which is not
named or numbered as a Street or Avenue.
"lane way" means the portion of a roadway marked and delineated for the
movement of a single line of vehicular traffic traveling in the same direction.
"loading zone" means the area or space on a highway established for the
exclusive use of vehicles during the loading and unloading of materials.
"loitering" means to stand about idly, linger, move or proceed with frequent
pauses.
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Langley.
"owner" in respect of any real property means the registered owner of an
estate in fee simple, and in the event of there being registered a life estate
includes the tenant for life; and in the event that there is registered an
agreement for sale and purchase; means the registered holder of the last
registered agreement for sale and purchase; and in the case of real property
as defined in the Community Charter means the holder or occupier as therein
set out, and for the purpose of this Bylaw in respect of a motor vehicle, shall
include the registered owner of a motor vehicle.
"parade" means any procession of more than 30 pedestrians (except
members of the Canadian Armed Forces) or more than 10 vehicles (except a
funeral procession) standing or moving upon any highway.
"passenger zone" means the area or space on a highway designated for the
exclusive use of vehicles during the loading and unloading of passengers.
"Peace Officer" means a constable or person having the powers of a
constable under the provisions of the Police Act.
"permit" means a document in writing issued pursuant to this Bylaw and
signed by the person having authority to issue the permit.
"recreational vehicle" includes a vehicle or combination of vehicles, motor
home, or truck and camper constructed or equipped for the principal purpose
of habitation during travel or recreation.
"roadway" means the portion of the highway that is improved, designed or
ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, but does not include the shoulder.
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"runways" means the defined areas on airside, under tower control, prepared
for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
"shoulder" means the portion of the highway usable by vehicles for the
purpose of emergency stopping off the roadway and which lies between the
lateral lines of the uncurbed roadway and ditch; or if there is no ditch, then
between the lateral lines of the uncurbed roadway and the adjacent area
improved by the planting of grass or shrubs, provided that if such landscaped
area extends closer to the edge of the roadway than 2 meters, the shoulder
shall be deemed to be 2 meters in width; and further provided that if a
walkway intervenes between the roadway and any of the above limits, the
shoulder extends only to the edge of the walkway closest to the roadway.
"paved shoulder" means the portion of the highway which lies between the
edge of asphalt to lateral white lines for the combined use of pedestrians and
cyclists.
"sidewalk" means the area between the curb or edge of a roadway and the
adjacent property line improved for the use of pedestrians or, where
designated by a sign or marking, for use of cyclists.
"special event" means any non-processional activity primarily based on
culture, ethnics, art, sports or community services or primarily intended for
physical participation in dancing, singing, racing, games, derbies, etc. and
includes filming.
"street furniture" means any public sign, bench, newspaper distribution box,
recycling bin, or any other non-permanent or portable structure placed on a
highway for any purpose other than the direction or control of traffic.
"taxi zone" means the area or space on a highway designated for the
exclusive use of a vehicle licensed by the Municipality as a taxi.
"taxilanes" means the defined areas on airside, not under tower control,
prepared for the taxiing of aircraft.
"taxiways" means the defined areas on airside, under tower control, prepared
for the taxiing of aircraft.
"trail" means a way within a highway, municipal right of way, park or other
municipal lands improved or unimproved for non-vehicular traffic.
"tow truck" means a motor-vehicle used for towing or rendering assistance to
other motor-vehicles or to vehicles suffering from a defect or disability in their
means of locomotion.
"trailer" means utility trailers, tent trailers, travel trailers, boats and associated
trailers.
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"Traffic Control Device" means a sign, signal, line, meter, marking, barrier, or
device, intended for the control or direction of vehicles or pedestrians and
includes a traffic control person.
"traffic signal" means a traffic control device, whether manually, electrically or
mechanically operated, by which traffic is directed to stop and to proceed.
"unopened highway" means any land dedicated or gazetted as highway but
not open for public use or passage.
"vehicle" means a device in, upon, or by which a person or thing is or may be
transported or drawn upon a highway; excludes a device designed to be
moved by human power, a device used exclusively upon stationary rails or
tracks or a mechanically propelled chair, the use of which is confined to the
purpose for which it was designed.
"walkway" means that portion of a highway improved for the use of non-
vehicular traffic and includes a sidewalk.
"zoning or zoned" means that zone within which the land or highway is located
as set out in the Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987, No. 2500 as
amended from time to time and where the zone is different on opposite sides
of a highway, then the entire width of a highway shall be considered for the
purposes of this Bylaw to be within the zone having the greater restriction on
highway use.
104
The Engineer is hereby authorized to order the placing or erection of
applicable traffic control devices at such places as he shall designate in order
to give effect to the provisions of this Bylaw and the Motor Vehicle Act.
105
The Engineer may rescind, revoke, amend or vary any order made by him
provided such order does not require the doing of any act contrary to or
inconsistent with the Bylaw or the Motor Vehicle Act.
106
The Engineer, the Fire Chief, the Chief of Police, Bylaw Enforcement Officer,
or any Peace Officer may place or cause to be placed temporary "No Parking"
signs or other applicable signs on a highway:
(1)
along the route of any parade;
(2)
in the vicinity of a large gathering, special event, or during special
circumstances;
(3)
to facilitate the fighting of fires;
(4)
to facilitate the clearing of snow, cleaning, repairing, excavating,
decorating or other work upon a highway being carried out by the
Municipality or any other utility; and
(5)
in the interest of public safety.
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Where owing to the work of construction, repair, or owing to damage by
accident, storm, seasonal conditions, or other reason, any highway or any
portion thereof is unsafe or unsuitable for traffic, the Engineer, the Fire Chief,
the Chief of Police, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or any Peace Officer may
close or cause to be closed, or restrict loads on, or divert traffic from, such
highway or portion thereof; and for the purpose may erect or place lamps,
barriers, signboards, notices, or other Traffic Control Devices upon such
highway.
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PART 2 - TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Compliance With Traffic Control
201
Except where directed by a Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or a
person authorized by a Peace Officer, or Bylaw Enforcement Officer, to direct
traffic or Traffic Control Device approved by the Municipality, no pedestrian,
cyclist, equestrian nor a person operating a vehicle shall:
(1)
disobey the instructions of an applicable Traffic Control Device;
(2)
disobey the instructions of the exhibited lights, arrows and symbols of
a traffic signal; and
(3)
proceed on a highway in a manner which is contrary to any lawful
order, direction, signal or command made or given by a Peace Officer,
Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or a Crossing Guard in the performance of
his duty in directing or regulating traffic.
202
Every person shall at all times comply with any order, direction, signal or
command made or given by a Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer in
performance of their duties regulating traffic or otherwise taking any
prescribed action under this Bylaw, including, without limitation, any order or
direction to stop a moving vehicle.
Road Markings
203
If a highway is marked with
(1)
a solid single or double yellow line, the driver of a vehicle shall drive it
to the right of the line only;
(2)
a double yellow line consisting of a broken line and a solid line:
a.
the driver of a vehicle proceeding along the highway on the
side of the broken line shall drive the vehicle to the right of the
double line, except when passing a vehicle;
b.
the driver of a vehicle proceeding along the highway on the
side of the solid line shall drive the vehicle to the right of the
double line, except only when finishing the passing of a vehicle;
c.
the driver of a vehicle proceeding along the highway on the
side of the solid line shall drive the vehicle to the right of the
double line, except where adequate width is provided in the
centre of the roadway for the exclusive use of left-turning
vehicles where pavement markings or signing show the
permitted use; then the driver may drive to the left of the line to
make a left turn.
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(3)
one single solid white line, the driver of a vehicle shall not drive the
vehicle from one lane to another;
(4)
Subsections 202(2) and 202(3) do not apply where a driver is avoiding
an obstruction on the highway and first ascertains that the movement
can be made with safety and without affecting the travel of any other
vehicle;
(5)
Where the driver of a vehicle is causing the vehicle to enter or leave a
highway and if he has ascertained he might do so with safety and does
so without unreasonably affecting the travel of another vehicle, the
provisions of clause 202 are suspended with respect to the driver while
the vehicle is entering or leaving the highway; and
(6)
No person operating a vehicle on a highway shall cross or drive down
or to the right of an unbroken, single solid white line delineating the
right side of a roadway except when entering or leaving a highway or
when avoiding an obstruction.
Speed Regulations
204
No person shall:
(1)
drive or operate a vehicle upon a lane at a greater rate of speed than
20 km/h;
(2)
drive or operate a vehicle upon a highway at a greater rate of speed
than 50 km/h unless permitted by a Traffic Control Device;
(3)
drive or operate a vehicle upon a highway at a greater rate of speed
than 30 km/h in a construction zone unless otherwise permitted by a
Traffic Control Device;
(4)
where the Engineer has caused a Traffic Control Device to be erected
or placed on a highway limiting the rate of speed of vehicles driven or
operated on a designated portion of the highway, drive or operate a
vehicle upon that portion of the highway at a greater rate of speed than
indicated on the Traffic Control Device; and
(5)
operate a cycle on a sidewalk at a greater rate of speed than 7 km/h.
(6)
drive or operate a vehicle at a rate of speed exceeding 30km/h on a
highway in a school zone where signs are displayed stating a speed
limit of 30km/h, or on which the numerals "30" are prominently shown
approaching or passing the school building and school ground to which
the signs relate, 24 hours per day on school days, unless otherwise
stated on the sign.
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Interference with Traffic
205
No person shall
(1)
drive or operate a vehicle between the person or vehicles comprising a
funeral procession or parade unless participating in the funeral
procession or parade; and
(2)
stand or loiter in such a manner as to obstruct or impede or interfere
with traffic on a highway.
Pedestrians
206
The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian where traffic
control signals are not in place or not in operation when the pedestrian is
crossing the highway in a crosswalk and the pedestrian is on the half of the
highway on which the vehicle is travelling, or is approaching so closely from
the other half of the highway that the vehicle and pedestrian will collide.
207
No pedestrian shall cross a roadway in contravention of a traffic control
device.
208
Where there is a sidewalk that is reasonably passable on either or both sides
of the highway, a pedestrian shall not walk on the roadway.
209
Where there is no sidewalk, a pedestrian walking along or on a highway shall
walk only on the extreme left side of the roadway or on the shoulder of the
highway, facing traffic approaching from the opposite direction.
210
No pedestrian shall stand on or walk along a highway to solicit a ride,
employment or business from an occupant of a vehicle.
211
When a pedestrian is crossing a highway at a location other than a designated
crosswalk, the pedestrian shall yield the right of way to a vehicle.
212
No person shall sleigh, ice skate, skate board, ski or use any other similar
means of conveyance on a highway.
213
No person shall roller skate or in-line skate on a roadway unless the roadway
has a separate lane or pathway designated for cycles, in such a manner as to
pose a hazard to traffic, and only when the posted speed limit does not
exceed 50 kilometres per hour.
214
No person shall roller skate, in-line skate, sled or use a play vehicle or any
other device when it is attached by the arm and hand of the rider or otherwise
to a vehicle on the highway.
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215
No person shall propel, coast, ride or in any way use roller skates or in-line
skates on a sidewalk without due care and attention or without reasonable
consideration for other persons using the sidewalk.
Cycles
216
In addition to the duties imposed by this section, a person operating a cycle on
a highway has the same rights and duties as a driver of a vehicle.
217
A person operating a cycle shall:
(1)
ride as near as practicable to the right side of the roadway, or where
not practicable, ride in the lane in such a manner as not to pose a
hazard to traffic;
(2)
ride wearing a helmet, unless exempted by regulation made by the
Lieutenant Governor in Council;
(3)
yield to pedestrian or equestrian traffic while riding a cycle on a
sidewalk, walkway or trail.
218
A person shall not operate a cycle:
(1)
on a highway without due care and attention or without reasonable
consideration for other persons using the highway;
(2)
on a roadway, sidewalk, pathway where signs prohibit their use;
(3)
on a roadway if there is a usable walkway or trail intended for the use
of cycles adjacent to the roadway;
(4)
when attached by the arm and hand of the rider or otherwise to a
vehicle on the highway;
(5)
on a sidewalk, within 3 meters of another cyclist traveling in the same
direction or pass another cyclist on a sidewalk while riding in the same
direction.
219
A cycle operated on a highway between ½ hour after sunset and ½ hour
before sunrise shall have a lighted lamp mounted on the front, capable of
displaying a white light visible under normal atmospheric conditions at least
150 meters in the direction in which the cycle is pointed, and a red reflector or
a lighted lamp, mounted on the rear and capable of reflecting or displaying a
red light toward the rear.
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Traffic Regulations
220
No person shall:
(1)
drive a vehicle as to overtake and pass another vehicle in a designated
school or playground zone or at a crosswalk;
(2)
drive a vehicle on a sidewalk, walkway, cycle path or boulevard;
(3)
operate a cycle on a sidewalk, walkway or trail without being equipped
with a bell, horn or other suitable audible warning device attached to a
cycle or operate a cycle on a sidewalk, walkway or trail without giving
an audible warning before passing a pedestrian who is traveling in any
direction;
(4)
operate tracked vehicles on sidewalks, walkways, cycle paths, trails,
boulevards, roadways or lanes except for the purpose of snow removal
or grading;
(5)
carry out an activity on a trail in contravention of the Motor Vehicle Act
or contrary to a Traffic Control Device;
(6)
drive a motor vehicle within the boundaries of any park except upon a
roadway unless that vehicle is engaged in the construction, repair or
maintenance of the park, or unless that vehicle is participating in an
authorized motor-sport activity;
(7)
drive a motor vehicle from a lane or from public or private premises
without stopping such a vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a
sidewalk or boulevard or roadway;
(8)
drive a vehicle from one lane to another without first signaling his
intentions to do so by hand and arm or an approved mechanical device
or signal lamp approved by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles; and
(9)
sound a horn or other noisemaking device or operate a motor vehicle
in such a manner as to startle or endanger a horse, horse and rider or
cyclist.
Equestrians
221
No person shall:
(1)
ride or herd animals along any sidewalk;
(2)
ride or lead an animal on a highway without proper equipment
necessary to control and restrain such an animal;
(3)
ride or herd animals on any portion of a highway or trail where
prohibited by a Traffic Control Device;
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(4)
race or gallop a horse or any animal on a highway or trail;
(5)
ride, drive or lead any horse or other animal or drive or propel any
vehicle or cycle in any park except on roadways or on trails which are
designated for such purposes;
(6)
tie or fasten a tether from a horse or other animal to any Traffic Control
Device or to a Utility Company or Municipal appurtenance;
(7)
operate a horse drawn carriage or other similar apparatus on a
highway unless approved by a permit issued by the Engineer.
Unnecessary Noise
222
Except in case of an emergency, no person shall start, drive, turn or stop any
motor vehicle, or accelerate the vehicle engine while the vehicle is stationary,
in a manner which causes any loud and unnecessary noise in or from the
engine, exhaust system, or the braking system, or from the contact of the tires
with the roadway.
Reverse Turn/U Turn
223
A driver shall not turn a vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction:
(1)
unless he can do so without interfering with other traffic; or
(2)
when he is driving:
a.
on a curve;
b.
on an approach to or near the crest of a grade where the
vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of another vehicle
approaching from either direction within 150 m;
c.
at a place where a sign prohibits making a U-turn;
d.
at an intersection where a traffic control signal has been
erected.
224
Except where otherwise directed by the Airport Manager no vehicle is
permitted access onto the airside of the airport unless displaying a current
Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP).
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Part 3 - Parking and Stopping Regulations
Exclusions
301
The provisions of this Part shall not apply to a vehicle operated for or by the
Municipality, the Province of British Columbia, a public utility, or an emergency
vehicle, while engaged in lawful duties. This exemption shall not relieve the
drivers of such vehicles from taking due precautions to indicate the presence
of such vehicles on the street while so parked or stopped.
Compliance with Traffic Control
302
Except where otherwise directed by a Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement
Officer, or a person authorized by a Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement
Officer to direct traffic, no person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle contrary
to the instructions of an applicable Traffic Control Device erected pursuant to
the provisions of this Bylaw or the Motor Vehicle Act.
303
Except when necessary to avoid conflicts with traffic, or to comply with the
law, or the directions of a Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Traffic
Control Device or Crossing Guard, or except where a vehicle has been so
mechanically disabled as to render it immobile, no person shall stop, stand or
park a vehicle:
(1)
on any public parking lot operated by the Municipality in contravention
of a Traffic Control Device or marking which indicates a restriction as
to dimension of any parked vehicle;
(2)
in front of or within 1 meter of either side of a public or private
boulevard crossing;
(3)
within 5 meters of a fire hydrant measured along the curb or edge of
the roadway from a point on the curb or edge of the roadway which is
closest to the fire hydrant;
(4)
on land owned by or under the jurisdiction of the Municipality other
than on a highway except as permitted by a Traffic Control Device;
(5)
on a sidewalk or walkway or on an improved surface or within a
corridor designated by a Traffic Control Device for the use of cyclists,
pedestrians, or equestrians;
(6)
in such a manner as to obstruct the visibility of any Traffic Control
Device;
(7)
within 3.5 meters of the road centre line or left lane line or in such a
manner as to obstruct the free passage of traffic on the highway;
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(8)
in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or
unloading and provided the vehicle is so placed as to leave 3 meters of
unobstructed roadway for the passage of vehicles;
(9)
within an intersection;
(10)
on a paved shoulder;
(11)
within 30 meters before or within 15 meters beyond the centre line of a
marked crosswalk located in mid-block between intersections or at an
intersection without a Traffic Control Device regulating all vehicle
approaches to the intersection except as authorized by the Municipal
Engineer in cases where the installation of curb extensions has been
deemed to allow for the safe parking of vehicles;
(12)
within 6 meters of the approach side of a stop sign or traffic signal
located at the side of a roadway;
(13)
within 6 meters of either side of an entrance to or exit from any hotel,
theatre, public meeting place, fire hall or playground;
(14)
within 15 meters of the nearest rail of a railway crossing;
(15)
alongside or opposite a street excavating or obstruction or of another
parked vehicle when stopping, standing, or parking obstructs traffic;
(16)
on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge of a
curb of a roadway;
(17)
upon a bridge;
(18)
within 3 meters of the entrance or exit of a lane;
(19)
within 3 meters of the end of a curb return at an intersection involving
roadways having curbs or within 8 meters of an intersection involving a
roadway having no curb;
(20)
alongside any section of a curb which has been painted yellow;
(21)
in a designated angle parking zone where the length of such vehicle
exceeds 6 meters;
(22)
on any highway in a space adjacent to any Federal, Provincial or
Municipal public building designated as being reserved for the use of
Officials unless the operator is such Official;
(23)
on any highway where buses stop for the purpose of allowing
passengers to enter or alight there from:
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a.
within a distance of 21 meters from the near side, 8.5 meters
on the far side of any sign indicating a bus stop, whether
erected by the Municipality or coast Mountain Bus Company;
b.
within an area designated by signs or curb markings as being a
bus zone;
(24)
in a designated loading zone unless actively engaged in the loading or
unloading of a vehicle;
(25)
in a designated passenger zone unless actively engaged in the loading
or unloading of passengers and for period not exceeding five (5)
minutes;
(26)
in a designated taxi zone unless the vehicle is licensed in the
Municipality as a taxi;
(27)
on a highway in front of an unfenced portion, or within 15 meters of an
opening in a fenced portion, abutting a primary, elementary or
secondary school ground or neighborhood tot lot or playground, from
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
(28)
on a boulevard;
(29)
on the paved portion of a roadway where the pavement is 8 meters or
less in width;
(30)
within 5 metres of a community mailbox.
Disabled Parking
304
No person shall park a vehicle in a disabled zone unless the vehicle displays a
valid "Disabled Persons Parking Placard" issued by the Social Planning and
Research Council of B.C. (SPARC) in a prominent position visible through the
front windshield.
Time Limited Parking
305
Except by authority of a permit issued by the Engineer, no person shall park a
vehicle
(1)
on any highway in contravention of the length of time allowed for
parking as indicated by a Traffic Control Device.
(2)
on any public parking lot operated by the Municipality in contravention
of the length of time indicated by a Traffic Control Device.
(3)
nor move a vehicle from one location to another on the same block or
lot to avoid a time limit regulation.
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Abandoned/Unlicensed Vehicles
306
No person shall park, on any highway
(1)
a vehicle for a continuous period exceeding 72 hours.
(2)
a vehicle that is unlicensed or uninsured or that does not display a
valid license plate or valid license decal in the manner required by the
Motor Vehicle Act.
Obscuring Licence Plate
307
No person shall:
(1)
obscure a license plate.
(2)
operate a vehicle with an obscured license plate.
(3)
operate a vehicle equipped with a device capable of temporarily or
permanently obscuring a license plate.
Fail to State Name
308
When requested by a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Peace Officer:
(1)
the driver or operator of a vehicle, or the person in charge of the
vehicle on a highway, shall correctly state their name, address and
driver's license number, and the name and address of the owner of the
vehicle.
Proper Placement of Parked Vehicles
309
Where parking is not prohibited by this Bylaw or by an appropriate Traffic
Control Device no person shall stop or park a vehicle:
(1)
upon a roadway except on the right side of the roadway;
(2)
unless the vehicle is parallel to that side and pointing in the same
direction as the traffic flow or the vehicle is parallel to the angle in a
designated angle parking zone and not encroaching into the travel
portion of the roadway;
(3)
upon any portion of the highway where the lines are painted upon the
surface of the highway to designate parking places, except with the
vehicle entirely located between such lines;
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(4)
on a roadway more than 30 cm from the right side of the curb or the
edge of the roadway.
Advertising Prohibited
310
No person shall stop or park a vehicle upon any highway for the principal
purpose of:
(1)
displaying a vehicle for sale;
(2)
Advertising, greasing, painting, wrecking, washing, storing or repairing
any vehicle, except where repairs are necessitated by an emergency;
(3)
displaying signs;
(4)
selling flowers, fruits, vegetables, seafood, or other commodities or
articles.
Commercial Vehicle Parking
311
No person shall park
(1)
a commercial vehicle in excess of 5600 kg on a highway between the
hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day.
(2)
a commercial vehicle in excess of 5600 kg on a highway within a
residential zone or on either side of a highway where residential zoned
property exists on one side of the highway, or adjacent to a park or
school.
(3)
a commercial vehicle in excess of 5600 kg on a highway in a
commercial or industrial zone except in such a manner as to leave a
clear unobstructed width of at least 3.5 meters between the centre-line
of the roadway and the nearest edge of the vehicle unless it is within a
construction zone approved by a permit issued by the Engineer.
(4)
a commercial trailer on a highway unless it is within a construction
zone approved by a permit issued by the Engineer.
Parking of Recreational Vehicles/Trailers
312
A recreational vehicle or trailer may not be parked on any highway for more
than forty eight (48) hours in total in a calendar year, and moving the
recreational vehicle or trailer from one highway to another highway within the
Township, or from one location on the highway to another location on the
same highway does not provide an exemption from this time restriction.
313
No person shall use a recreational vehicle for living accommodations while
parked on a highway.
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314
No person shall park a trailer on a highway without it being attached to a
motor vehicle.
Removal of Ticket
315
Except when necessary to comply with the direction from the Airport Control
Tower or Airport Manager no vehicle is permitted to park in such a manner as
to obstruct the free passage of aircraft on a runway, taxiway, taxilane, aircraft
ramp, or aircraft access lane to a hangar.
316
No person shall remove any notice or ticket affixed or placed on a vehicle by a
Bylaw Enforcement Officer or a Peace Officer, or other persons acting in
another capacity on behalf of the municipality unless he or she is the owner or
operator of such vehicle.
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PART 4 - REGULATIONS CONCERNING VEHICLES
401
Hereby adopted as regulations pursuant to this Bylaw are:
(1)
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 26/58 as amended from time
to time
a.
Section 4.13
Lamp
b.
Section 4.20
Flag on front or rear projection
c.
Section 7.161 - 7.162
Tires - Pneumatic
d.
Section 19.01
Interpretation
e.
Section 19.02
Commercial Transport
f.
Section 19.03
Tires - Prohibition
g.
Section 19.05
Weight Scales
h.
Section 19.06
Permits
(2)
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 26/58 Division 35
Securement of Vehicle Loads, as amended from time to time;
(3)
Commercial Transport Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 30/78 as amended
from time to time
a.
Division 1
Interpretation
b.
Division 2
Application
c.
Division 7
Commencing at Section 7.05
Size and Weight Regulations
d.
Division 8
Pilot Cars and Signs
e.
Division 25
Vehicle Inspection and
Maintenance
(4)
For the purpose of this Bylaw, wherever in these regulations adopted
by this Bylaw, the term "Minister" or Minister of Transportation"
appears, the term "Engineer" shall be substituted and where the term
"Act" appears, the term "Bylaw" shall be substituted;
(5)
No person shall operate a vehicle on a highway in the Township of
Langley contrary to a regulation adopted by this section.
Authority to Weigh Vehicles
402
The driver of a vehicle on a highway, when so required by a Peace Officer,
Bylaw Enforcement Officer or by any person authorized by the Engineer shall
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(1)
stop the vehicle at the time and place specified by such Peace Officer
or Bylaw Enforcement Officer or authorized person 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;
(2)
produce for the inspection of a Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement
Officer or other person authorized under this Bylaw the official
registration certificate for the vehicle showing the maximum weight of
the vehicle;
(3)
drive the vehicle onto the nearest public or Department of Commercial
Transport stationary or portable scales for the purpose of weighing the
vehicles and load; and
(4)
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.
403
Except as authorized by a permit issued by the Engineer, no person shall
drive or operate on a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeding
the allowable weights and loads prescribed in section 401.
404
Any driver who fails to stop their vehicle when directed to do so by a Peace
Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer is guilty of an offence under this Bylaw.
Operation of Vehicles
405
No person shall drive or operate on a highway:
(1)
a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a load unless the load is
secured or covered in a manner or by a method prescribed in
Section 401:
(2)
a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a load of dirt, sand, gravel
or any other loose material unless the load is covered by a tarp in a
manner or by a method prescribed in Section 401 to prevent the load
from blowing, falling or dropping onto the highway;
(3)
a vehicle with any load unless the load and any covering thereon is
securely fastened so as to prevent the covering or load from becoming
loose, detached, or in any manner hazardous to other users of the
highway;
(4)
a vehicle with any load unless it is so constructed and loaded as to
prevent any of its load:
a.
from shifting or swaying in such a manner as to affect the
operation of the vehicle; or
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b.
from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping there
from, except for the purpose of securing traction sand may be
dropped, and except for cleaning or maintaining the roadway
water or other substances may be sprinkled.
(5)
a passenger vehicle so loaded that any part of the load extends
beyond the sides of the vehicle or more than 1.85m beyond the back
of the vehicle;
(6)
a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a load that projects more
than 1.2 meters beyond the rear or 1.0 meters beyond the front of the
vehicle unless the load is marked in accordance with section 401.
Tires
406
No person shall drive or operate on a highway a vehicle or trailer equipped
with pneumatic tires that are not in good order or that have defects or
conditions described in Section 401.
Special Safety Devices Required
407
The Engineer may, by public notice or by the placing of signs, prohibit vehicles
which are not equipped with chains, or winter tires, or sanding devices, or any
combination of these which the Engineer may consider adequate and
necessary in view of prevailing road conditions, from being driven or operated
on a highway and where such notice has been given or signs placed, no
person shall drive or operate a vehicle which is not so equipped.
Projections From Wheel or Tracks
408
Except as authorized by a permit issued by the Engineer, no person shall
drive or operate on a highway a vehicle having wheels or tracks constructed
or equipped with projecting spikes, cleats, ribs, clamps, flanges, lugs, or other
attachments or projections which extend beyond the tread or traction surface
of the wheel; but excluding tire chains of reasonable proportions when
required for safety and winter studded tires between October 1st and April 30th
of the following year.
Size and Weight Restrictions
409
Except as authorized by a permit issued by the Engineer, no person shall
drive or operate on a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeding
the allowable limits of dimensions, drive axles, horsepower, or other limits
prescribed in Section 401 herein.
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410
Except as authorized by a permit issued by the Engineer, no person shall
drive or operate on a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles if:
(1)
the gross vehicle weight exceeds its licensed gross vehicle weight;
(2)
the weight of an axle, group of axles or axle unit exceeds the weight
permitted under the regulations in Section 401 or other applicable
regulations;
(3)
the dimensions of the vehicle, with or without the load included,
exceed what is permitted under the regulations in Section 401 or other
applicable regulations;
(4)
the distance between the axles, group of axles or axle units is not
permitted under the regulations in Section 401 or other applicable
regulations; or
(5)
the vehicle exceeds its allowable weights and loads permitted under
the regulations in Section 401 or other applicable regulations.
411
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 commercial vehicle or load shall exceed
the maximum limits allowed by the said Traffic Control Device.
412
Every contravention of this section constitutes a separate and distinct offence.
Truck Routes
413
Except as authorized by a permit issued by the Engineer, no person shall
drive or operate a commercial vehicle exceeding 11,800 kg on any highway in
the Municipality except on those highways set out in Schedule C to this Bylaw
(hereinafter called a "Truck Route")
414
A person driving on a Truck Route authorized by a permit under this section
shall produce a copy of the permit when required to do so by a Bylaw
Enforcement Officer, a Peace Officer or the Engineer.
415
The Engineer may restrict the use of a truck route at any time and for any
reason, in their sole discretion, including, without limitation, the size, weight,
type, height or other specification of commercial vehicles permitted to drive on
a truck route and the hours when a commercial vehicle may be driven on a
truck route.
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Departure from Truck Route
416
Notwithstanding Section 413 above a commercial vehicle may be driven on a
highway other than on a truck route provided the vehicle proceeds to a
location on a truck route or on a highway not under the jurisdiction of the
Municipality closest to its destination before departing from the truck route or
highway and provided that when returning the vehicle proceeds to the nearest
truck route or highway not under the jurisdiction of the Municipality.
417
A person driving or operating a commercial vehicle from a business premises
that is not a truck route shall upon leaving their business premises proceed to
the nearest truck route by the closest and most direct highway.
418
A Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer may stop a commercial vehicle
driving on a highway under the jurisdiction of the Municipality to confirm
compliance with this section and to, in addition to any other powers under this
or any other bylaw, direct the driver to immediately proceed to the nearest
truck route if they are not in compliance with this section.
Extraordinary Traffic
419
Where in the opinion of the Engineer, any highway is liable to damage through
extraordinary traffic thereon, the 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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PART 5 - USE OF HIGHWAYS
501
No person shall:
(1)
track or let fall from or out of any vehicle or conveyance, throw, drop,
or deposit, mud, dirt, hog fuel, sawdust, oil, fuel or other debris onto a
highway, or having dropped, deposited, tracked or let fall such
material, leave it in place on a highway; except for the placing of
construction materials while actively engaged in the construction,
maintenance and repair of a highway;
(2)
place or permit to be placed any fuel, lumber, merchandise, fixture,
chattel, construction material, rocks, landscaping or ware of any nature
on a highway except as authorized by a permit issued by the Engineer;
(3)
deposit or permit to be deposited any garbage, trash, refuse, yard
waste or other material upon a highway;
(4)
carry out any works on a highway or leave any excavation, obstruction
or works upon a highway without sufficiently fencing, barricading and
marking the same with warning lights or providing traffic control in
accordance with the requirements of the Provincial Ministry of
Transportation "Traffic Control Manual for Work on Highways" or of
Worksafe BC whether or not a permit has been issued for the
excavation, obstruction or works.
(5)
drive or operate a vehicle or trailer on a highway unless it is in all
respects in compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act and the
Regulations.
Damage to Highway
502
No person shall:
(1)
drag or skid anything along or over a highway so that the same
damages the surface of the highway;
(2)
construct or maintain a ditch, sewer or drain, the effluent from which
causes damage, fouling, nuisance or injury to any portion of a
highway; or
(3)
mark or imprint or deface in any manner whatsoever a highway or
structure thereon.
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Unauthorized Signs
503(1) No person, other than the Engineer or a person(s) authorized by the Engineer
shall place or maintain signs of any nature in any manner upon a highway or
upon erected highway signs or upon any pole or structure on a highway.
503(2) For requirements and restrictions relative to election and political signs in the
Township, refer to 'Township of Langley Election and Political Signs Bylaw
2015 No. 5034'.
503(3) Section 503(3) deleted by Bylaw #5036.
503(4) Section 503(4) deleted by Bylaw #5036.
504
Any sign erected in contravention of Section 503 may be removed by the
Engineer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or such other persons as may be duly
authorized from time to time by the Engineer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
505
Any such sign so removed by the Engineer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or
such other persons as may be duly authorized from time to time by the
Engineer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer may be claimed at the Township's
Operations Centre on payment of an impound fee based on the costs of
storage and removal of the sign. The Township of Langley accepts no liability
for any damage done to any such sign in any way. Signs will be destroyed in
a manner prescribed by the Engineer or the Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
Regulations for Property Owners
506
No person, being the owner or occupier of property abutting on a highway,
shall:
(1)
allow or permit any earth, rocks, stones, logs or stumps or other things
to cave, fall, crumble, slide or accumulate from, or be tracked by a
vehicle from, any such property onto a highway or being there to
remain thereon;
(2)
construct a fence or grow a hedge, create a berm of earth or place any
other fixture or chattel or permit a fence or hedge or berm of earth or
any other fixture or chattel to remain within the sight triangle formed
between intersecting property lines of two highways and the point a
distance of 7.5 meters back from the intersection in both directions,
unless the fence, hedge, berm of earth or any other fixture or chattel is
less than 1 meter higher than the finished grade of the intersecting
roadways;
(3)
allow or permit any tree or tree limb or garden waste or other debris or
any portion of a fence, or structure to fall or accumulate from any such
property onto a highway or permit it to remain thereon;
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(4)
dump or discharge or allow or permit to be discharged or dumped any
snow onto a sidewalk, walkway or roadway;
(5)
construct or maintain or use more than one boulevard crossing or a
boulevard crossing that is in excess of 7.5 meters wide that is single
family residential zoned. Upon demonstrated need and approval from
the Engineer, a second driveway may be granted for the following land
uses and with the following restrictions:
(a) Urban Residential Zones:
- One driveway per road frontage.
- A second crossing may be permitted on a corner lot if the
driveway is not on an arterial road. Where the lot abuts roads of
different classifications, the principal driveway shall be located
to access the road of the lower classification.
- Under no circumstances will more than 2 driveways be
permitted.
(b) Suburban Residential and Rural Zones:
-
Driveways in urban areas with barrier curbs will require
letdowns to Municipal standards.
-
Driveways located on corner lots shall be no closer than
7 metres from the lot corner nearest the intersection.
-
Residential access to an arterial road is not permitted unless
alternate access is not available.
-
Where a corner lot abuts roads of different classifications, the
principal driveway shall be located to access the road of the
lower classification.
-
All residential driveways shall have a minimum width of
4 metres and a maximum width of 7.5 metres.
-
The total width of all driveways on a property shall not exceed
25% of the road frontage.
-
Under no circumstances will more than 2 driveways be
permitted.
(c) Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Comprehensive and
Multifamily land uses:
-
Driveways located on corner lots shall be no closer than
15 metres from the lot corner nearest the intersection.
-
Where a corner lot abuts roads of different classifications, the
principal driveway shall be located to access the road of the
lower classification except for service stations, where access
may be provided from both adjoining roads.
-
Driveways shall have a minimum width of 4.5 metres for one
way access, 6.5 metres for two way access and have a
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(6) construct or maintain or use a boulevard crossing that is within 15 meters
of an intersection in a commercial zone or within 7 meters of an
intersection in all other zones; or
(7) allow any tree limb, shrub, hedge, bush or ground cover to grow on or over
or obstruct visibility of or access to a fire hydrant or other Municipal utility
or service.
Property owners in default with Section 506 (1-7) shall be subject to
Section 705 of this bylaw for the recovery of any costs, plus interest incurred
from bringing the property into compliance.
Duties of Property Owners
507
Owners or occupiers of real property shall:
(1)
remove soil or rubbish from the sidewalk and walkways fronting on the
real property owned or occupied by them within 24 hours of the
accumulation of such soil or rubbish on such sidewalk;
(2)
remove snow, ice or rubbish from the roof or other part of any structure
thereon adjacent to or abutting on any portion of any highway
immediately if such constitutes a danger to persons using the highway
by being so located as to impose the threat of falling upon the
highway;
(3)
be responsible for the appearance of the boulevard adjacent to their
property, and shall keep the grass and any landscaping trimmed and
cut and the boulevard clean and free of litter, debris, weeds or other
unsightly growth; provided that this shall not apply to owners in areas
that are zoned for rural use or are in the Agricultural Land Reserve;
Tree Removal
508
Owners or occupiers of real property shall remove, cut down, trim any tree,
shrub, hedge or bush growing or standing adjacent to a highway which is
dangerous, affects public safety, interferes with public passage or obstructs
sight lines or where the tree, shrubs, hedge or bush is injurious or potentially
injurious to the road bed, sidewalk or works within ten (10) working days of
notice by the Municipality.
Snow Removal
509
Owner or occupiers of real property:
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(1)
zoned as urban residential, multiple family residential or residential
mobile home park, fronting designated pedestrian routes shall remove
snow and ice from the sidewalks and walkways fronting on the real
property owned or occupied by them within twenty-four (24) hours of
first accumulation of such snow and ice; or
(2)
zoned as commercial, industrial or institutional, shall remove snow and
ice from the sidewalk and walkways fronting or abutting on real
property owned or occupied by them by 10:00 in the forenoon.
Construction without a Permit
510
Except as authorized by a permit issued by the Engineer pursuant to Part 6
hereinafter, no person shall:
(1)
undertake any works, construction, dig up, break up or remove any
part of a highway or excavate in or under a highway;
(2)
cause damage to, trim, cut down, or remove trees or timber, sod,
shrubs, plants, bushes and hedges from a highway;
(3)
cause damage to, deface, or remove fences, signs, posts, benches, or
other street furniture, utilities, survey monuments and services or other
things erected by the Municipality on or under a highway;
(4)
change the level of a highway whatsoever, or stop the flow of water
through any drain, sewer or culvert on or under a highway;
(5)
construct or maintain a ditch, culvert or drain across or within any
highway;
(6)
place, construct or maintain a loading platform, skids, rails, mechanical
devices, buildings, signs, street furniture, ramps, or any other structure
or thing on a highway;
(7)
erect or maintain any sign, advertisement or guide-post on or over any
highway or alter, repaint, tear down or remove any sign, advertisement
or guide-post erected or maintained on any highway;
(8)
ride, drive, lead, move or propel any vehicle or any animal in excess of
270 kg over or across a boulevard including any curb, sidewalk or ditch
unless such has been constructed or improved to form a suitable
crossing;
(9)
construct a boulevard crossing, including a curb, ditch or sidewalk
crossing;
(10)
in any way obstruct or create an obstruction to the flow of traffic on a
highway;
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(11)
plant a tree or shrub on any highway, or landscape the boulevard;
(12)
construct or maintain a driveway or roadway on any highway;
Parades and Special Events
511
Except as approved by Municipal Council and authorized by a permit issued
by the Engineer, no person shall:
(1)
organize, march, drive or otherwise take part in a parade;
(2)
organize, operate or run, or close a highway for any special event; or
(3)
operate or occupy a vehicle while sounding from the vehicle any
loudspeaker, calliope, or noise-making device for advertising or for any
other purpose.
Operation of Tow Trucks
512
The operation of a tow truck within the Municipality shall be subject to the
following conditions:
(1)
no driver of a tow truck shall remove a vehicle from the scene of a
motor vehicle accident, whether by coincidence or otherwise, unless
he has been requested to do so by the driver or owner of the motor
vehicle involved in that accident or by an attending Police Officer;
(2)
no driver of a tow truck shall tow a vehicle from the scene of an
accident unless he has first given the owner or driver of the vehicle
being towed, a card signed by the driver which clearly identifies the
driver and towing company and which clearly states the destination to
which the vehicle will be towed; provided that where the driver or
owner is injured or has been removed from the scene of the accident,
such card shall be given to an attending Police Officer;
(3)
no driver of a tow truck shall tow a vehicle from the scene of an
accident without having first cleared the highway of all broken glass
and other debris resulting from the accident.
(4)
every tow truck shall have painted or otherwise permanently affixed on
each side of the cab a business name, or if no such name, the name of
the owner of the tow truck, and such names shall be printed in lettering
not less than five (5) cm high and shall be kept clear, clean and
distinguishable at all times;
(5)
every tow truck operating in the Municipality shall carry a portable rear
lighting unit complete with tail lamps, brake lamps and signal lamps
which shall be affixed to the rear of the towed unit during a towing
operation.
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Unopened Highway
513
Except as authorized by a permit issued by the Engineer, no person shall, on
an unopened highway
(1)
utilize any portion thereof for any purpose whatsoever including
agricultural, domestic or industrial activities;
(2)
ride, drive, move or propel any vehicle or cycle;
(3)
cut down, damage or remove any tree or shrub;
(4)
ride, herd or graze any animal; or
(5)
cut, remove, install or alter any fence or construct a gate or attach
barbed wire thereon.
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PART 6 - PERMITS
Authority to Amend Permits
601
The authority to issue permits pursuant to this Bylaw shall include the
authority to develop procedures and appropriate forms for application and
issue of permits and the power to amend, or vary such permits.
General Provisions for Permits
602
The following general provisions shall apply to any permit issued pursuant to
this Bylaw:
(1)
The Municipality may, without compensation to the permittee, rescind
a permit by giving written notice to the permittee twenty-four (24) hours
prior to such a rescission. A permit may be rescinded where a fixture,
chattel, activity or other work is found contrary to a Municipal program,
Bylaw or will interfere with an approved works program;
(2)
Use of the permit contrary to the provisions of this Bylaw or contrary to
the conditions contained in the permit shall render the permit void;
(3)
Applications for permits shall be made to the office of the person
authorized to issue the permit;
(4)
Where a permit is for use of a highway it must be available and posted
at the site for inspection by any representative of the Municipality;
(5)
In granting any permit, conditions may be attached thereto as may be
reasonably necessary to prevent damage to public or private property
or to prevent the operation from being conducted in a manner
hazardous to life or property or in a manner likely to create a nuisance.
Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to:
a.
limitations of the period of the year in which the work may be
performed;
b.
restrictions as to the size and type of equipment;
c.
designations of routes upon which materials may be
transported;
d.
the place and manner of disposal of excavated materials;
e.
requirements as to the laying of dust, the cleaning of streets,
the prevention of noise, and other operations offensive or
injurious to the neighborhood or the general public;
f.
regulations as to the use of streets in the course of the work;
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g.
regulations as to size, color, shape, wording and location, of
any street furniture or other appurtenance erected on the
highway;
h.
requirements as to insurance, waivers, or other special
requirements; and
i.
requirements as to the levying of charges, administration fees
and security deposits in respect to the works or uses approved
by a permit.
Liability of Permittee
603
The issuance of a permit under this Part entitles the Permittee only to do
those things which are specifically permitted in the permit and shall not
absolve the Permittee from satisfying the requirements of any Act, Bylaw or
other regulation governing the use of a vehicle or the highway.
Prior to the issuance of a permit, liability insurance of a minimum amount as
specified in Sections 605-614, must be provided for all permits.
Indemnify Township
604
The Permittee shall be responsible for all damages or injury to any person or
persons using the highway or otherwise and for any and all loss or damage to
privately owned or Municipal property which may result from the operation of
the vehicle or use of the highway under the authority of the permit; and the
Permittee shall protect and save harmless the Municipality from all loss,
damage or injury resulting, directly or indirectly, from the permitted use.
Sandwich Board Signs
605
Applications for sandwich board signs must submit evidence of liability
insurance in the amount of $3,000,000. All policies shall contain a cross-
liability clause with the Municipality named as an additional insured.
Parade and Special Event Permits
606
The Engineer may approve the issuance of a permit to a person or group or
organization to do those things otherwise prohibited by Section 511 of this
Bylaw in accordance with the following conditions:
(1)
Applications shall be directed in writing to the Municipal Clerk and
must be received at least forty-five (45) days before the event.
(2)
Applicants are required to submit all required documentation at least
forty-five (45) days before the event.
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(3)
Applicants for special events and parades must submit evidence of
liability insurance in the amount of $3,000,000. All policies shall
contain a cross-liability clause with the Municipality named as an
additional insured, and such evidence must be submitted at least thirty
(30) days prior to the event and approved by the Engineer.
(4)
Applicants may be required to deposit monies prior to the event
sufficient to defray costs of any temporary signing, barricading, street
cleaning, policing or other Municipal costs, as determined by the
Engineer.
(5)
Where permission of the Ministry of Transportation or other non-
municipal agencies is required, the applicant will be responsible for
obtaining such permission.
Overtime Parking Permits
607
The Engineer may issue a Highway Use Permit to the owner of a commercial
vehicle to park in a manner otherwise prohibited by section 305 or Section 309
of this bylaw in accordance with the following conditions:
(1)
As set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw an application for a permit
shall include a security deposit, in an amount determined by the
Engineer plus a non-refundable application fee plus a charge for each
day during which the permit is requested;
(2)
The permit shall specify the locations at which the permit shall be in
effect and if applicable the building permit number held by the
applicant;
(3)
The permit holder shall be issued with a sign indicating the exemption
herein granted and such sign shall be placed by the permittee at the
roadway site of his parked vehicle and a copy of the written permit
shall be displayed in the front window of the vehicle;
(4)
Should the permittee fail to return the permit sign the deposit shall be
forfeited; otherwise the deposit shall be returned to the permittee upon
return of the permit sign in good condition;
(5)
The permit shall be rendered void at the end of the period of the permit
without further action by the Engineer;
(6)
The permit may be revoked by the Engineer upon notice to the
permittee and the refund to the permittee of any prepaid monies
outstanding and the deposit if the permit sign is returned, should the
permittee use the permit in contravention of any terms of the permit.
(7)
Applicants for overtime parking permits must submit evidence of
automobile liability insurance in the amount of $3,000,000.
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Highway Use Permit
608
The Engineer may issue a "Highway Use Permit" for the use of a highway in a
manner otherwise prohibited by Section 510 of this Bylaw subject to payment
of the permit fee as prescribed in the Fees and Charges Bylaw and subject to
such other conditions contained in this Section or stipulated in the permit:
(1)
As a prerequisite to the issuance of a permit under this Section, the
applicant shall, if required by the Engineer, deposit with the
Municipality a sum of money, or Irrevocable Letter of Credit from a
financial institution acceptable to the Director of Finance if the amount
is greater than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), in an amount of 120%
of the cost of the proposed works or as sufficient security that the
obligations imposed by the permit are fulfilled within the time specified
by the permit and, where applicable, one year's maintenance;
(2)
Where a deposit has been made in accordance with this Section, and
upon satisfactory completion of the work within the time specified the
deposit shall be refunded to the applicant less an inspection charge as
set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw;
(3)
Failure by the permit holder to repair damage and/or fulfill such
obligations as are set out in the permit within the specified time, shall
be cause for the Municipality to carry out the repair or fulfill the
obligations that have not been met under the terms and conditions of
the permit and to deduct the cost thereof from the monies on deposit
or to call on the Irrevocable Letter of Credit and to pay the costs there
from; and should there be an insufficiency of monies on deposit or
through the Letter of Credit then the Permittee shall pay the balance
forthwith upon invoice of the Municipality or should there be a surplus
of funds over and above that required by the Municipality to carry out
the works or fulfill the obligation such balance shall be paid to the
Permittee less an administration fee as set out in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw;
(4)
In addition if the permitted use involves construction on or within the
highway:
a.
the applicant shall provide, in triplicate, satisfactory plans
and/or specifications of the work to be undertaken and, when
such are supplied and approved by the Engineer and the
necessary permit issued, the work shall conform in every way
to the plans and specifications so provided;
b.
all work approved under this permit shall be designed and
constructed by a Professional Engineer in compliance with the
Design Criteria and Specifications of the Township of Langley
Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 2011 No. 4861,
as amended or replaced from time to time;
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c.
Applicants for highways use permits must submit evidence of
commercial general liability insurance in the amount of:
-
$5,000,000 for all work involving the use of heavy
equipment including excavation, paving, and underground
or overhead utility work;
-
$3,000,000 for all work not involving heavy equipment but
still located within the edges of the paved roadway
including manhole access or median landscaping;
-
$1,000,000 for all work involving purely hand tools, and
located completely within the boulevard and outside of the
paved area.
All policies shall contain a cross-liability clause with the
Municipality named as an additional insured.
d.
the applicant shall make payment monies in an amount
prescribed by the Engineer for the future rehabilitation of the
road or other municipal facilities; and
e.
following completion of the work, and prior to the return or
refund of any deposit or security posted as a condition of the
permission, the applicant shall provide the Engineer with a plan
certified by a Professional Engineer showing the works
installed by the applicant; and such plan shall be drawn to a
scale satisfactory to the Engineer showing the location, size
and description of the works and the date of installation,
together with a letter from the Professional Engineer certifying
that the works have been completed in accordance with the
Township of Langley Subdivision and Development Servicing
Bylaw 2011 No. 4861, as amended or replaced from time to
time.
(5)
Work authorized by a permit shall be performed between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday excluding Statutory
Holidays, unless the Permittee obtains written consent from the
Engineer to do the work at any other hour, which permission shall be
granted only in case of emergency, and if, in his judgment, traffic
conditions, the safety or convenience of the traveling public or the
public interest require that the excavation work be performed as
emergency work, the Engineer shall have full power to order at the
time the permit is granted, that a work crew and adequate facilities be
employed by the Permittee twenty-four (24) hours a day so that such
excavation work may be completed as soon as possible.
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Traffic Obstruction Permit
609
Where work on a highway involves the temporary disruption of traffic, the
Engineer may include on the Highways Use Permit issued pursuant to section
608 permission to temporarily close or obstruct to traffic a portion or all of a
highway, and the Permittee may be required to give notification to various
public agencies and to the general public.
Utility Companies
610
The Engineer may issue a permit to a utility company, over the calendar year
for which the permit is applicable, to carry out such work as may be necessary
in the case of an emergency to repair any break or damage to the utilities
under their control subject to other terms of any franchise or other agreement
entered into between such utility and the Municipality.
Oversize and Overweight Permits
611
The Engineer may issue a permit to do those things otherwise prohibited by
Sections 408 to 413 inclusive of this Bylaw subject to payment of the permit
fee as prescribed in the Fees and Charges Bylaw and subject to such other
conditions contained in this Section.
(1)
No permit issued under this Section is transferable from one vehicle to
another; but where a vehicle has been sold, destroyed, or exported
from the Province, a substitute permit containing the same conditions
as the original permit may be issued without fee and validated for the
term of the original permit.
(2)
Unless expressly permitted by the conditions of a permit issued by the
Engineer, no person shall drive or operate an oversize vehicle or load
on a Sunday or Statutory Holiday.
(3)
As a prerequisite to the issuance of a permit under these regulations,
the Engineer may require the applicant therefore to deposit with the
Municipality a sum of money in an amount sufficient, in the opinion of
the Engineer, to pay the cost of repairing any damage that may be
done to the highway, public structure or bridge, by reason of the
driving or operation of the vehicle thereon.
(4)
Where conditions of an oversize or overload permit prescribe that pilot
cars, signs, flags, or lights be provided by the Permittee, the standards
for equipment as set forth in Section 401 shall be complied with,
unless otherwise prescribed by the conditions of the permit.
(5)
Applicants for oversize and overweight permits must submit evidence
of automobile liability insurance in the amount of $3,000,000.
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Highway Crossing Permits
612
The Engineer may, by the issuance of an Overweight or Oversized Vehicle
Permit, authorize the crossing of a highway by a commercial vehicle that is
overweight or oversize, or both, and the fee for such a permit shall be in
accordance with the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
613
Highway Crossing Permits so issued shall be for one (1) calendar year.
Permit for Use of Unopened Highway
614
The Engineer may issue an annual permit for the use of an unopened highway
otherwise prohibited by Section 513 of this Bylaw for agricultural, horticultural
or recreational purposes subject to conditions stipulated in the permit and
provided that the permitee:
(1)
does not construct or erect a permanent structure or park a vehicle on
the unopened highway;
(2)
maintains the highway in good order, free of litter, garbage, trash and
debris; and
(3)
maintains during the period of the permit liability insurance protecting
the Municipality against claims for personal injury, death, property
damages, and/or third party or public liability claims arising from an
accident or occurrence in an amount not less than $2,000,000.
Permit for Culvert Construction and Boulevard Tiling Installation
615
The Engineer may issue a permit to the owner or occupier of a property
abutting a highway to permit the construction of a culvert and/or the
installation of boulevard tiling across or within that highway, provided the
applicant for such a permit has first paid to the Municipality:
(1)
permit fee prescribed in the Fees and Charges Bylaw;
(2)
a security deposit (which may take the form of cash or an irrevocable
letter of credit from a financial institution acceptable to the Director of
Finance if the security deposit is for more than $500.00) in an amount
equal to 120% of the estimated cost of constructing the culvert and/or
installing the boulevard tiling, as determined by the Engineer; and
(3)
if required by the Engineer, an amount equal to 120% of the
estimated cost of installing a bulkhead for the culvert and/or the
boulevard tiling.
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616
A permit issued pursuant to Section 615 shall be subject to the
conditions described in Sections 602, 603 and 604 of this Bylaw, such
other conditions as the Engineer deems advisable, and to the
following conditions:
(1)
the layout of the culvert shall be conducted by a qualified
surveyor;
(2)
the culvert shall be constructed and the boulevard tiling shall
be installed in accordance with the specifications detailed in
the permit; and
(3)
if a bulkhead is required for the culvert and/or the boulevard
tiling, it shall be installed by the Municipality.
617
Upon completion of the culvert construction and/or the boulevard tiling
installation to the satisfaction of the Engineer, the Municipality shall
refund or invoice the applicant:
(1)
the security deposit paid pursuant to Section 615(2), less the
inspection charge set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw; and
(2)
the difference, if any, between the amount paid to the
Municipality pursuant to Section 615(3) and the actual cost of
installing the bulkhead required for the culvert and/or the
boulevard tiling, as determined by the Engineer.
Culvert Construction and Boulevard Tiling Installation By Municipality
618
The owner or occupier of a property abutting a highway may submit a
request to the Municipality for the construction of a culvert and/or the
installation of boulevard tiling across or within that highway. The
Municipality may construct the requested culvert and/or install the
requested boulevard tiling, provided the person who submitted the
request has first paid to the Municipality an amount equal to 120% of
the estimated cost of constructing the culvert and/or installing the
boulevard tiling (and installing a bulkhead, if required), as determined
by the Engineer.
619
Upon completion of the culvert construction and/or the installation of
the boulevard tiling to the satisfaction of the Engineer, the Municipality
shall refund or invoice the applicant the difference, if any, between the
amount paid to the Municipality pursuant to Section 618 and the actual
cost of constructing the culvert and/or installing the boulevard tiling
(and installing a bulkhead, if required), as determined by the Engineer.
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PART 7 - PENALTIES
Penalty for Conviction
701
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, every person who violates any of
the provisions of this Bylaw or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be
done in contravention of this bylaw, or who refuses, or omits or neglects to
fulfill, observe, carry-out or perform any duty or obligation imposed by this
Bylaw, or who fails to comply with any conditions of a permit issued pursuant
to this Bylaw, is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding ten
thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
Voluntary Payment of Penalty
702
Where it is alleged by a Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer that any
person has contravened a provision of this Bylaw, that person, on being
notified of the allegation, may voluntarily consent to pay the penalty for the
contravention fixed by and in accordance with Bylaw Notice Enforcement
Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, as amended or replaced from time to time.
703
When payment has been made as provided in Section 702, there shall be no
prosecution for the contravention in respect of which payment has been made.
704
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw or who suffers or
permits any act or thing to be done in contravention of this Bylaw may be
subject to the issuance of a Bylaw Violation Notice as specified in the Bylaw
Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, as amended or replaced from time
to time.
Recovery of Costs, Impoundment of Vehicles and Obstructions
705
Where in this Bylaw any matter or thing is required to be done by any person
in default of it being done by such person, such matter or thing shall be done
at the expense of the person in default and the expense thereof may be
recovered, with interest.
706
Any vehicle, fixture, chattel or obstruction unlawfully occupying any portion of
a highway or public place may be removed, detained or impounded, and in the
exercise of this authority no compensation shall be paid to the owner or any
person for loss or damage resulting from the removal, detention or
impoundment; and the owner shall be liable for all expenses incurred for the
removal and storage of such vehicle, fixture, chattel or obstruction as set out
by order of the Engineer or such charges specified in the Fees and Charges
Bylaw.
707
If a vehicle is removed, detained or impounded, the owner shall be advised as
soon as it is practical of the seizure or impoundment and the location where it
can be claimed.
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Disposal of Unclaimed Property
708
The Municipality may, at its sole discretion, sell by public auction or dispose of
in an appropriate manner, any vehicle, chattel or obstruction not claimed by its
owner within thirty (30) days of its impounding or detention.
709
The proceeds of such sale shall be applied firstly to the cost of the sale,
secondly to the fees, costs and expenses of the Municipality or its contractors
for impoundment and detention and thirdly the balance, if any, shall be held by
the Municipality for one (1) year from the date of sale for the owner. If
unclaimed at the end of the year such sum shall be paid into the General
Revenue of the Municipality.
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Part 8 - Repeal
The Township of Langley Highway and Traffic Bylaw 1995 No. 3500, and all amendments
thereto are hereby repealed.
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Part 9 - Severability
Should any clause, section, or provision of this bylaw be declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Bylaw as a whole or
any part thereof other than the clause, section or provision so declared to be invalid.
READ A FIRST TIME the
01
day of
February
, 2010
READ A SECOND TIME the
01
day of
February
, 2010
READ A THIRD TIME the
01
day of
February
, 2010
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED the
22
day of
March
, 2010
"W. RICK GREEN"
Mayor
"SUSAN PALMER"
Deputy Township Clerk
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Schedules A, B, D, and E were deleted in their entirety May 7, 2018 by Amending
Bylaw #5359.
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SCHEDULE 'C'
HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC BYLAW
TRUCK ROUTES
1.
Crush Crescent
-
72 Avenue
to
Glover Road
2.
Glover Road
Highway #10 Bypass
to
Fraser River
3.
Mavis Avenue
-
Glover Road
to
River Road
4.
Mufford Crescent
-
64 Avenue
to
Glover Road
5.
Rawlison Crescent
-
232 Street
to
Glover Road
6.
River Road
-
Mavis Avenue
to
88 Avenue
7.
91 Avenue
-
272 Street
to
276 Street
8.
Telegraph Trail
-
96 Avenue
to
196 Street
9.
8 Avenue
-
264 Street
to
276 Street
10. 16 Avenue
-
196 Street
to
276 Street
11. 32 Avenue
-
196 Street
to
205 Street
12. 36 Avenue
-
205 Street
to
208 Street
13. 40 Avenue
-
208 Street
to
Fraser Hwy (240
Street)
14. 56 Avenue
-
City Border
to
276 Street
15. 64 Avenue
-
196 Street
to
Mufford Crescent
16. 72 Avenue
-
200 Street
to
Crush Crescent
17. 72 Avenue
-
232 Street
to
248 Street
18. 88 Avenue
-
196 Street
to
Glover Road
19. 88 Avenue
-
River Road
to
272 Street
20. 92A Avenue
-
196 Street
to
200 Street
21. 96 Avenue
-
196 Street
to
Glover Road
22. 200 Street
-
16 Avenue
to
City Border
23. 200 Street
City Border
to
Highway #1
24. 200 Street
-
Highway #1
to
201 Street
(amended by #4840,
11/04/2011)
25. 205 Street
-
32 Avenue
to
36 Avenue
26. 208 Street
-
36 Avenue
to
40 Avenue
27. 216 Street
-
16 Avenue
to
Glover Road
28. 216 Street
-
88 Avenue
to
96 Avenue
29. 232 Street
-
16 Avenue
to
Highway #10
30. 232 Street
-
Highway #1
to
Rawlison Crescent
31. 248 Street
-
16 Avenue
to
72 Avenue
32. 264 Street
-
Highway #1
to
88 Avenue
33. 272 Street
-
88 Avenue
to
91 Avenue
34. Fraser Highway
-
City Border
to
276 Street
35. Fraser Highway
-
196 Street
to
City Border
36. 201 Street
200 Street
to
Fraser River
(amended by #4840,
011/04/2011)
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37
199A Street
Connector road
to
200 Street
(amended by #4840,
11/04/2011)
38. Connector road
201 Street
To
199A Street
(amended by #4840,
11/04/2011)
39. 204 Street
62 Avenue
To
64 Avenue
(amended by #4840,
11/04/2011)