Kentville, Nova Scotia
· adopted 2011-10-31
· summary & facts
This is the exact embedded text of the captured official document.
Snapshot 43ac90784e6e · verified 2026-09-27 ·
original document ·
archived snapshot ·
unofficial consolidation, the official version is held by the municipal clerk.
Town of Kentville By-LawCha
AuthorityThe purpose of this by-law is to define the protection and safe use of streets and
InterpretationIn this bylaw:"Town" means the town of Kentville."Town Engineer" means the
General Safety PrecautionsNo owner, occupant or manager of any land or building situated
cause of permit water to flow over the street, except as directed by the Town E
allow water to pour, drip or fall onto the street from the roof, eaves or any project
allow a gate or door to be constructed in such a way that it swings open across
erect a fence of barbed wire or similar material, along a street.v.
deposit or permit to accumulate or flow, any sewage, refuse, garbage or other ma
after having connected with any aperture in any street.i.
fail to keep such aperture securely covered or guarded in such a manner, a
fail to ensure that this cover or guard is constantly kept on a level with th
iii.
fail to ensure that this aperture is kept closed, except when in immediate us
fail to ensure that this aperture, when opened, is in the charge of some com
Water Safety Precautionsa.
No owner, occupant or manager of any land or building situated adjacent to any street,
Every person who owns or occupies any land or building situated adjacent to any street
Protection of Streetsa.
No person shall make any opening or excavation in any street or sidewalk, without first ob
If there appears to be any likelihood of permanent damage to the streets or other proper
Subsections 4.4and 4.5do not apply to the Town, with the permission of the Town Engi
Every person obtaining a permit tomake any excavation or opening in, or near any street
Appearance of StreetsEvery owner, occupant or manager of any land or building situated ad
Offences and PenaltiesEvery person who contravenes any section of this bylaw is guilty of
which a contravention of, or failure to comply with this byl
RepealChapter 10 -Streets Bylaw of the town of Kentville bylaws and any amendments th
Effective DateThis bylaw shall be effective upon publication.Clerk's Annotation For Off