Snow and Ice Control Route Restriction and Regulation Bylaw No. 8625, 2014
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Snow and Ice Control Route
Restriction and Regulation
Bylaw
Bylaw No. 8625, 2014
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE SNOW AND ICE CONTROL ROUTE RESTRICTION AND
REGULATION BYLAW NO. 8625, 2014
This is a consolidation of the bylaws listed below and includes amendments up to the
date noted on the cover page. This document is for convenience only and is not the
legal or official version. Certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted
for all interpretations and applications of the subject bylaw. Copies can be obtained
through the Legislative Services Division at City Hall.
AMENDING
BYLAW
EFFECTIVE DATE
AMENDMENTS
8822, 2017
February 6, 2017
(Sections 2.4 (a), 2.4 (b), 8.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6,
10.1, 10.4, 10.5, Schedule B)
CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE
BYLAW NO. 8625
A Bylaw to regulate, control and prohibit the parking and stopping of vehicles on
snow and ice control routes within the City of Prince George.
Whereas pursuant to the provisions of the Community Charter and the Motor Vehicle
Act, Council for the City may make bylaws for the regulation, control or prohibition of
the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles in the City;
And Whereas Council for the City deems it desirable to impose restrictions on the
parking, standing and stopping of vehicles in order to improve the effectiveness of
the City's snow and ice control operations.
Now Therefore the Council of the City of Prince George, in open meeting assembled,
enacts as follows:
Part 1 - Citation
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as "City of Prince George Snow and Ice Control Route
Restriction and Regulation Bylaw No. 8625, 2014."
Part 2 - Definitions, Interpretation and Schedules
2.1
In this Bylaw,
(a)
"Annual Snow and Ice Control Route" means the highways described
under section 3.1 of this Bylaw as an Annual Snow and Ice Control
Route;
(b)
"Authorized Person" means the City Manager, the Director of Public
Works, or the Associate Director of Public Works;
(c)
"City" means the City of Prince George;
(d)
"Council" means the Council of the City of Prince George;
(e)
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means a person employed by the City as a
Bylaw Enforcement Officer or the Manager of Bylaw Services;
(f)
"Declared Snow and Ice Control Route" means a highway or a portion
of a highway designated by the Authorized Person to be a Declared
Snow and Ice Control Route under section 4.1 of this Bylaw;
(g)
"Downtown Central Business District" means that area of the City
bordered by First Avenue, Fifteenth Avenue, Vancouver Street and
Queensway;
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(h)
"highway" includes a street, road, lane, bridge, viaduct, and any other
way open to public use, other than a private right of way on private
property;
(i)
"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;
(j)
"Parking Control Officer" means a person employed by the City as a
Parking Control Officer or the Manager of Bylaw Services;
(k)
"Parking Infraction Notice" means a Parking Infraction Notice issued
under section 10.1 of this Bylaw;
(l)
"Police Officer" means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police;
(m)
"stop" or "stand" means, 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 Police
Officer or traffic control device; and
(n)
"vehicle" means a device in, on or by which a person or thing is or may
be transported or drawn on a highway, except a device designed to be
moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or
tracks.
(o)
"Zoning Bylaw" means the City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No.
7850, 2007, as amended from time to time.
2.2
In this Bylaw:
(a)
words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include
the singular;
(b)
gender specific terms include both genders;
(c)
if a word or expression is defined, other parts of speech and
grammatical forms of the same word or expression have corresponding
meanings.
2.3
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any
reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid
portion shall severed and the decision that it is invalid shall not affect the
validity of the remainder of this Bylaw.
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2.4
The following Schedules are attached to and form part of this Bylaw:
(a)
Schedule "A" - List of Highways on the Annual Snow and Ice Control
Routes.
Part 3 - Annual Snow and Ice Control Routes
3.1
The following are designated as Annual Snow and Ice Control Routes:
(a)
all highways within the Downtown Central Business District; and
(b)
all other highways designated as Annual Snow and Ice Control Routes
on Schedule "A", attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
Part 4 - Declared Snow and Ice Control Routes
4.1
For the purpose of assisting in efficient and effective City snow and ice control
operations, in addition to the Annual Snow and Ice Control Routes the
Authorized Person is authorized from time to time to designate other highways
or a portion of other highways as a Declared Snow and Ice Control Route.
4.2
A designation by the Authorized Person of a Declared Snow and Ice Control
Route under section 4.1 comes into effect immediately after all the following
actions have been taken:
(a)
the Authorized Person has signed the designation under section 4.1;
(b)
notice of the designation has been posted on the City's website; and
(c)
the City has published a media release advising of the designation.
4.3
A designation of a Declared Snow and Ice Control Route under section 4.1
remains in effect until the Authorized Person cancels the designation in writing,
and notice of the cancellation is given in the manner referred to in
subsections 4.2 (b) and (c).
Part 5 - Parking, Stopping and Standing Restrictions on Annual Snow and Ice Control
Routes
5.1
Except within the Downtown Central Business District, a person must not stop,
stand or park a vehicle, or allow a vehicle to be stopped, stood or parked, on
an Annual Snow and Ice Control Route between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m. the next day, from October 15 to April 15.
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5.2
A person must not stop, stand or park a vehicle, or allow a vehicle to be
stopped, stood or parked, on an Annual Snow and Ice Control Route within the
Downtown Central Business District between the hours of midnight and 7:00
a.m., from October 15 to April 15.
5.3
For the purpose of assisting in efficient and effective City snow and ice control
operations, in addition to the restrictions in sections 5.1 and 5.2 the
Authorized Person is authorized from time to time to designate additional days
and/or time periods during which a person must not stop, stand or a park a
vehicle, or allow a vehicle to be stopped, stood or parked, on an Annual Snow
and Ice Control Route.
5.4
A designation by the Authorized Person under section 5.3 comes into effect
immediately after all the following actions have been taken:
(a) the Authorized Person has signed the designation under section 5.3;
(b) notice of the designation has been posted on the City's website; and
(c) the City has published a media release advising of the designation.
5.5
A designation under section 5.3 remains in effect until the Authorized Person
cancels the designation in writing, and notice of the cancellation is given in
the manner referred to in subsections 5.4 (b) and (c).
Part 6 - Parking, Stopping and Standing Restrictions on Declared Snow and Ice
Control Routes
6.1
While a designation by the Authorized Person of a Declared Snow and Ice
Control Route under section 4.1 is in effect, a person must not stop, stand or
park a vehicle, or allow a vehicle to be stopped, stood or parked, on a
Declared Snow and Ice Control Route between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m. the next day.
Part 7 - Day and Night Winter Residential Parking Restrictions
7.1
A person must not park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked on a
highway abutting a parcel located in the following zones under the Zoning
Bylaw: AG, AF, AR, RS, RT, RM or Z9, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. the same day, from October 15 to April 15.
7.2
A person must not park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to be parked on a
highway abutting a parcel with an even numbered civic address located in the
following zones under the Zoning Bylaw: AG, AF, AR, RS, RT, RM or Z9,
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the next day, from October 15
to April 15.
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Part 8 - Towing of Vehicles Unlawfully Parked or Stopped
8.1
In addition to any other penalties provided by this Bylaw, if a vehicle is parked
or stopped in contravention of any of the provisions of this Bylaw, any of the
following persons may cause the vehicle to be removed to and impounded in
a suitable place:
(a)
a Bylaw Enforcement Officer;
(b)
a Parking Enforcement Officer;
(c)
a Police Officer.
8.2
Subject to Section 8.1, if a vehicle is removed and impounded, the owner of
the vehicle must pay all of the fees, costs, and expenses of the removal and
impoundment, including but not limited to the Administrative Towing Costs
provided in Schedule "C-2(d)" of the City of Prince George Comprehensive
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, and all charges for the removal,
care and storage of the vehicle are a lien upon the vehicle.
Part 9 - Enforcement, Offences and Penalties
9.1
The following persons are authorized to enforce this Bylaw:
(a)
a Bylaw Enforcement Officer;
(b)
a Parking Enforcement Officer;
(c)
a Police Officer.
9.2
A person who parks, stands or stops a vehicle, or allows a vehicle to be
parked, stood or stopped, in contravention of this Bylaw commits an offence
and is liable upon summary conviction to a fine pursuant to the provisions of
the Offence Act.
9.3
This Bylaw may be enforced,
(a)
by an Information laid in accordance with the Offence Act;
(b)
by a Parking Infraction Notice;
(c)
by Bylaw Notice in accordance with the "Local Government Bylaw Notice
Enforcement Act"; or
(d)
by a combination of the above noted methods in (a), (b) and (c).
9.4
With respect to enforcement further to a Bylaw Notice issued pursuant to the
Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, the fines outlined in Schedule
"B" of the "City of Prince George Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813,
2016", as amended or replaced from time to time, shall apply.
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9.5
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, the "City of Prince George Ticket
Information Utilization Bylaw No. 5422, 1990", or the "City of Prince George
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016", and amendments thereto,
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, or who
refuses, or omits or neglects to fulfill, observe, carryout or perform any duty or
obligation imposed by the Bylaw shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine
not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).
9.6
Each day during which any violation, contravention or breach of this bylaw
continues shall be deemed a separate offence.
Part 10 - Parking Infraction Notices
10.1 A Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Parking Control Officer, or a Police Officer, upon
observing a vehicle that is parked, standing, or stopped in contravention of
this Bylaw, may issue or cause to be issued a Parking Infraction Notice levying
the applicable penalty as set out in Schedule "B", of the "City of Prince George
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016" by leaving the Parking
Infraction Notice on the vehicle.
10.2 The leaving of a Parking Infraction Notice on a vehicle shall be deemed to be
personal service of the Parking Infraction Notice upon the owner or operator
of that vehicle.
10.3 No person other than the owner or operator of a vehicle shall remove a
Parking Infraction Notice, placed on that vehicle by a Bylaw Enforcement
Officer, Parking Control Officer or Police Officer in the course of enforcing this
Bylaw.
10.4 Any person, upon presentation of a Parking Infraction Notice at the office
listed on the Parking Infraction Notice within thirty (30) days from the date of
issuance, may voluntarily pay out of court the penalty provided for the alleged
offence under Column A1 of Schedule "B" of the "City of Prince George Bylaw
Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016", as amended or replaced from time
to time. Upon such payment, no further proceedings shall be taken under this
Bylaw in respect of the offence alleged on the Parking Infraction Notice.
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10.5 If a Parking Infraction Notice is issued under this Bylaw and if the voluntary
payment referred to in section 10.4 is not made, then upon the expiration of
the voluntary payment period, legal proceedings may be commenced against
the registered owner of the vehicle. After the commencement of legal
proceedings, the registered owner may pay out of court, at any time up to
twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled court appearance, the applicable
amount shown under Column A2 of Schedule "B" of the "City of Prince George
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016" as amended or replaced
from time to time. Upon payment, no further proceedings shall be taken under
this Bylaw in respect of the offence alleged on the Parking Infraction Notice.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS THE
8th
DAY OF
OCTOBER
, 2014.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS THE
8th
DAY OF OCTOBER
, 2014.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS THE
8th
DAY OF
OCTOBER
, 2014.
All three readings passed by a
unanimous
decision of Members of City
Council present and eligible to vote.
ADOPTED THIS THE
20th DAY OF
OCTOBER
, 2014,
BY A
UNANIMOUS
DECISION OF ALL MEMBERS OF CITY
COUNCIL PRESENT AND ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.
______________________________
MAYOR
______________________________
CORPORATE OFFICER
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SCHEDULE "A"
Annual Snow and Ice Control Routes - List of Highways
All highways within the Downtown Central Business District, and the following
highways:
Table 1. Main arterial roads and priority hills:
Name
From:
To:
10th Ave
Alward St
Laurier Cres
10th Ave
Brunswick St
Winnipeg St
11th Ave
Victoria St
Winnipeg St
12th Ave
Vancouver St
Victoria St
12th Ave
Alward St
Carney St
12th Ave
Lethbridge St
Winnipeg St
13th Ave
Alward St
Carney St
13th Ave
Lethbridge St
Winnipeg St
15th Ave
Victoria St
Foothills Blvd
1st Ave
Ospika Blvd
Foothills Blvd
20th Ave
Queensway
Winnipeg St
22nd Ave
Ospika Blvd
Hwy 97
2nd Ave
Queensway
3rd Ave
3rd Ave
Queensway
Mellville Ave
4th Ave
Queensway
5th Ave
5th Ave
Queensway
Foothills Blvd
6th Ave
Queensway
Edmonton St
7th Ave
George St
Winnipeg St
8th Ave
Brunswick St
Winnipeg St
9th Ave
Brunswick St
Winnipeg St
9th Ave
Alward St
Laurier Cres
Ahbau St
5th Ave
8th Ave
Alward St
10th Ave
15th Ave
Austin Rd
Hwy 97
Foothills Blvd
Blackwater Rd
Hwy 16
Frenkel Rd
Boeing Rd
Hwy 16 E
Old Cariboo Hwy
Boundary Rd
Sintich Rd
Willow Cale Rd
Brunswick St
1st Ave
10th Ave
Cameron St
Cameron St Bridge
Canada Games Way
Civic Plaza
7th Ave
Carney St
1st Ave
Winnipeg St
Central St E
15th Ave
20th Ave
Ceremonial Loop
Ceremonial Rd
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Ceremonial Rd
University Way
Ring Rd
Chief Lake Rd
Hwy 97
West
Chief Lake Rd Frontage Rd Kelly Rd
Sabyam Rd
Civic Plaza
Brunswick St
Canada Games Way
Continental Way
Hwy 97
Pacific St
Cowart Rd
Hwy 16
Simon Fraser Ave
Cranbrook Hill Rd
Otway Rd
Foothills Blvd
Denicola Cres
Forman Rd
Domano Blvd
Hwy 16
South
Dominion St
1st Ave
Patricia Blvd
Edmonton St
11th Ave
13th Ave
Endako St
Fraser Cres
15th Ave
Ferry Ave
West
Queensway
Foothills Blvd
Chief Lake Rd
18th Ave
Foreman Rd
Hwy 16
Denicola Cres
George St
1st Ave
Patricia Blvd
Giscome Rd
Old Cariboo Hwy
East
Highland Dr
Kelly Rd
Foothills Bvd
Hwy 97 Ramp
Hwy 97
Queensway St
Johnson St
10th Ave
15th Ave
Kelly Rd
Chief Lake Rd Frontage
Rd
Highland Dr
Laurier Cres
10th Ave
Lethbridge St
Lethbridge St
Laurier St
13th Ave
Liard Dr
Rainbow Dr
15th Ave
Massey Dr
Winnipeg St
West
Mcintyre Cres
Ospika Blvd
1st Ave
Milwaukee Way
Boundary Rd
Penn Rd
Noranda Rd
Hwy 97
Northwood Pulpmill
North Nechako Rd
Roundabout
West
Northwood Pulpmill Rd
Hwy 97
East
Old Cariboo Hwy
Hwy 16
City Limiits
Ospika Blvd
Otway Rd
Tyner Blvd
Otway Rd
Ospika Blvd
Foothills Blvd
Pacific St
Industrial Way
Boundary Rd
Patricia Blvd
15th Ave
Queensway
Penn Rd
Boundary Rd
Willowcale Rd
PG Pulpmill Rd
Roundabout
East
Quebec St
1st Ave
7th Ave
Queensway
1st Ave
Ferry Ave
Recreation Ave
Hwy 16
Recplace Dr
Renwick Cres
Melville Ave
Edmonton St
River Rd
1st Ave
Hwy16
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Sabyam Rd
Chief Lake Rd
Chief Lake Rd Frontage Rd
Sintich Rd
Sintich Rd
Boundary Rd
Spruce St
15th Ave
17th Ave
Tabor Blvd
Ospika Blvd
15th Ave
Terminal Blvd
Industrial Way
Continental Way
Tyner Blvd
University Way
Hwy 16 W
University Way
15th Ave
Tyner Blvd
Vancouver St
2nd Ave
12th Ave
Victoria St
20th Ave
Ford Ave
Westwood Dr
Massey Dr
Vance Rd
Willow Cale Rd
City Limits
Penn Rd
Winnipeg St
3rd Ave
Carney St
Table 2. Hospital district:
Name
From:
To:
Alward Street
15th Avenue
10th Avenue
10th Avenue
Alward Street
Laurier Crescent
Laurier Crescent
10th Avenue
Lethbridge Street
Lethbridge Street
Laurier Crescent
13th Avenue
13th Avenue
Lethbridge Street
Winnipeg Street
9th Avenue
Laurier Crescent
Alward Street
Table 3. Other Roads:
Name
From:
To:
Carney Street
Winnipeg Street
2nd Avenue
East Central
20th Avenue
15th Avenue
Johnson Street
15th Avenue
10th Avenue
Liard Drive
15th Avenue
Rainbow Drive
Ahbau Street
7th Avenue
5th Avenue
Ospika Boulevard
1st Avenue
McDermid Street
1st Avenue
Ospika Boulevard
McIntyre Crescent
Mcintyre Crescent
Endako Street
6th Avenue
Vancouver Street
Melville Avenue
Spruce Street
20th Avenue
17th Avenue
Victoria Street
Milburn Avenue
20th Avenue