Eastern Charlotte, New Brunswick
· adopted 2025-04-16
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Street Light Policy (08-2025)
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POLICY 08-2025
STREET LIGHT POLICY
OBJECTIVES
To establish a consistent approach to the installation of new street lighting in the municipality of
Eastern Charlotte, with consideration given to balance the needs of public safety for the public and
the wishes of the public in the affected areas.
The objectives of the streetlight policy are to:
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Provide policy direction with respect to streetlight service levels and overall streetlight
administration;
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Provide taxpayers with a procedure to request changes to the streetlight service; and,
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Provide standards and conditions for evaluating the installation of streetlights on public
roads.
DEFINITIONS
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"inside areas" means those areas previously identified as being within the former
municipalities of the Town of St. George and the Village of Blacks Harbour prior to January 1,
2023, being namely Ward 3 and portions of Ward 1 and Ward 4.
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"outside areas" means those areas previously identified as being within a Local Service
District (LSD) prior to January 1, 2023, being namely Ward 2, Ward 5, Ward 6, and portions of
Ward 1 and Ward 4.
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"utility" means the power company which owns the pole and the light, and charges for the
operation of the streetlight, such as NB Power.
EXCLUSIONS
Installation, maintenance, and operational costs of a streetlight are the responsibility of the owner
and not Eastern Charlotte in the case of:
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A private road;
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A private/restricted access subdivision; or,
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An airship property development.
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Requests should be made directly to the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure (DTI) when involving the following roadway classifications:
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Arterials (numbered highways such as Routes 1-99)
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Collectors (numbered highways such as Routes 100-199)
Requests involving Local Highways (numbered between 200-999) will be reviewed in cooperation
with DTI prior to making a recommendation to Council.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The municipality of Eastern Charlotte is responsible for the utility rental cost of streetlights installed
at the request of the municipality.
Streetlights rented by the municipality are provided for public safety, not property security.
Streetlights and/or dusk till dawn lights installed by private individuals are the responsibility of those
individuals and shall not be turned over to the Municipality unless approved by Council for public
safety reasons.
When a streetlight is damaged or not functioning properly, contact the Municipal Office and they will
request the repairs be completed by the utility.
On approved streets, streetlights will be installed on utility poles owned by the power utility as per
their regulations.
In the case of a new development with a public road, streetlights will be installed per the guidelines
of the utility and community planning regulations.
REQUEST FOR A NEW STREET LIGHT
Criteria for Consideration
The request for installation or removal of a streetlight will be reviewed using the following public
safety factors:
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Traffic level and speed zones;
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Business and/or pedestrian activity;
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History of accidents and/or injuries;
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Potential hazards; and,
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History of crime/vandalism;
Procedure for Request
The municipality of Eastern Charlotte shall consider a request for a new installation or the removal
of a streetlight in the form of a signed petition.
For requests affecting Inside Areas, the petition must be signed by at least thirty percent (30%) of
residents representing affected civic addresses impact by the requested change.
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For requests affecting Outside Areas, the petition must be signed by at five (5) households for the
street or area impacted by the requested change.
Individual requests will not be considered.
The petition must include:
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A primary contact name and address, for communication purposes.
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For each signer: printed name, signature, civic number, and street name.
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For installation of a new streetlight:
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Explanation of the public safety issue the streetlight is expected to remedy;
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A description of the proposed location for the new streetlight. A map or photograph
of the location is helpful, but not required.
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For removal of an existing streetlight:
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Justification for the removal of the streetlight, including an estimation of both
positive and negative impacts of the change;
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Identification of the area affected; and,
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Identification of the number of properties and owners impacted by the change.
Only one signature per civic address is considered valid, unless the property contains multiple
units, such as apartments or businesses.
REVIEW OF PETITION
Initial Review
Request(s) will be reviewed by municipal staff, including but not limited to the CAO and applicable
Public Works Foreman, to determine if the request meets the policy's Criteria for consideration.
Additional considerations include, but are not limited to:
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Proximity to existing street lighting;
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Availability of a utility pole at the requested location;
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Whether the location is public property or within the roadway easement; and,
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Availability of budgetary funds for the cost of installation and operation.
Request(s) which do not meet the Criteria will receive written notice from municipal staff.
The CAO/Clerk (or designate) will provide a recommendation to Council following the Initial Review
process.
Council Review
Due to the ongoing fiscal responsibility or liability resulting from the addition or removal of a
streetlight, petitions which meet the Criteria and petition requirements will be presented to Council
at a Regular Meeting of Council.
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Recommendation(s) by the CAO/Clerk (or designate) shall include:
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The location of the street light;
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The impact on the surrounding area;
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Any known or expected cost for the change proposed;
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Identification of the tax sub-unit responsible for related costs; and,
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Recommendation whether or not to approve the request(s).
Council shall make a motion to approve or decline the requested change(s), and the CAO/Clerk
shall notify the primary contact for the petition, in writing, of Council's decision.
Municipal staff shall contact the utility to coordinate the fulfillment of an approved request(s).
POLICY DETAILS & AUTHORITY
Street Light Policy (08-2025)
Reviewed by Committee:
11 March 2025
Adopted by Resolution of Council:
16 April 2025