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Tidy Yard By-law
By-law # 1 of 2020
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADELAIDE METCALFE
BY-LAW NUMBER 1 of 2020
Being a By-law to provide for the filling up, draining, cleaning and
clearing of Land, and clearing of Refuse
"Tidy Yard By-law"
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 - DEFINITIONS
1.1
Definitions .... ...... ......... .... .... ....... ........... .. .... ........................ ..... 5-9
PART 2 - SCOPE AND INTERPRETATION
2.1 Scope and Interpretation of this By-law .... ............. ... ..... ... ............ ..... ... 10
PART 3 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1
Administration. ............................................................................ .......... 1 O
3.2
Land ......................................................................... ............................ 10
3.3
Excavations ............................................................... .. .......................... 10
3.4
Water Drainage ........................... ............................... ............................ 10-11
3.5
Waste Material ................... ..................................... .............. ................. 11
3.6
Dumping Waste Material. ... ....................... ............................................. 11
3.7
Swimming Pool - Maintenance .................................... .... ...................... 11
3.8
Land - Removal of Refuse ...................................................... .............. 11
3.9
Storm Water Run-Off ............................................................................. 11
3.10
Ditches, Private Drains, Swells and Water Course ................... ............ .. 11
3.11
Storm Water Drainage ............................................... ............................ 11
3.12
Weeping Tile, Foundations, Drain, Roof Drain or Land Drain ................. 11
3.13
Graffiti - Removal .................................................................................. 12
PART 4 - GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
4.1
Clearing - Refuse, Grass, Weeds . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2
Excavation.......... .................. .. ............... ............. .................................. 12
4.3
Water Drainage 30 cm Deep......................................................... .. ...... 12
4.4
Private Property Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.5
Township Property Deposits .............. .............................. .. ......... ..... ..... 12
4.6
Water in Swimming Pool. ...................................... ..... ........................... 12
4.7
Land Use .. .. ....................................................... .. ......................... ........ 12
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4.8
Land-Permitted Uses ............................................................................ 12
4.9
Waste - Collection ............. ................................................. ....... .......... .. 12-13
4.10
No Obstruction for By-law Enforcement Officer ...................................... 13
4.11
Yards - Motor Vehicles .......................... ......................................... ..... .. 13
4.12
Permitted Use ...... ........................... .. ..................................... ................ 13
4 - EXEMPTIONS
5.1
Perennial Gardens .................................... ............................................ 13
5.2
Wildflower Meadow .................. ...................... .......................... .............. 14
5.3
Collection of Waste ........................... .......... ........... ........ .............. .......... 14
PART 6 - INSPECTIONS AND NOTICES
6.1
By-law Enforcement Officer. ....................... .......................................... 14
6.2
Notice .................................................................................................... 14
6.3
Address .................................. ............................................................... 14
6.4
Deadline .................................. .............................................................. 14
6.5
Costs/Expense Notification ... .......... ........ ..... ... ............... ......... .... 14
6.6
Service .. .. .... ..... ........ .. .... ... ...... .... ... ......... .... ... .. ........ ... .... ... .. ... 14-15
6.7
Inspection ....................... .. ........................ ............ ............................. .... 15
6.8
Deface or Remove Notice ............. ...................................... ................... 15
PART 7 - ENFORCEMENT AND OFFENCE
7 .1
Penalty for Contravention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.2
Court Order Prohibiting Offence ............. .............. .. .............. .. ................ 15
7. 3
By-law Enforcement Officer - Entry to Inspect ...................... ....... .......... 15
7.4
Default in Compliance ..................................................... ....................... 15-16
PART 8 - VEXATIOUS, FRIVOLOUS, or UNREASONABLY PERSISTENT REQUESTS or
COMPLAINTS
8.1
Vexatious, Frivolous, Unreasonably Persistent Requests or Complaints 16-17
8.2
Identifying the Problem .......................................................................... 17-18
8.3
Notification to the Subject Person ... ............................... ................... .. ... 18
PART 9-APPEAL
9.1
Disagreeing with an Order Received .. ........... ........ ............... ... ... ........... 18
9.2
Reviewing the Written Appeal ............ .......................................... .......... 18
PART 10 - GENDER
10.1
Reference to Gender ............ ..... ........ .................... .................. .............. 19
PART 11 - TITLE
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11 .1
Title ........................................................................ ..... ........................... 19
PART 12- MUNICIPALITY NOT LIABLE
12.1
Municipality Not Liable ............ .. ... ....................... ........................ 19
PART 13-SEVERIBILITY
13.1
Severability ............................................................................................ 19
PART14-COMMENCEMENT
14.1
Commencement .. ................................................................................ .. 19
PART 15- Repeal
15.1
Repeal .................................... ............................................................... 19
SCHEDULES
A - Notice of Violation .................................................................. ................................ 20-21
B - Complaint Process ............... ............................................................ ............ ......... 22
C - Complaint Form ............... ........ .. ..................................................... ....................... 23
D - Fine Schedule ............................................ ..... ............................................. ......... 24
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADELAIDE METCALFE
BY-LAW #1 of 2020
Being a By-law to provide for the filling up, draining, cleaning and
clearing of Land, and clearing of Refuse in the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe;
WHEREAS Section 11 (2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that a
municipality may pass By-laws respecting matters for purposes related to the health,
safety, and well-being of the inhabitants of the municipality; and Section 11 (3) of the
Municipal Act, provides that a municipality may pass By-laws respecting matters within
the sphere of jurisdiction of drainage and flood control and Waste management;
AND WHEREAS Section 127 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that
a municipality may require the Owner or occupant of Land to clean and clear the Land,
not including Buildings, or to clear Refuse or debris from the Land, not including
Buildings;
AND WHEREAS Section 127 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that
a municipality may regulate when and how matters required under the By-law may be
done;
AND WHEREAS Section 127 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that
a municipality may prohibit the depositing of Refuse or debris on Land without the
consent of the Owner or occupant of the Land;
AND WHEREAS Section 127 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that
a municipality may define "Refuse" for the purpose of the By-law;
AND WHEREAS Section 127 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that
a municipality may regulate when and how the Owner or occupant of Land cleans and
clears the Land or to clear Refuse or debris from the Land;
AND WHEREAS Section 128 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that
a municipality may prohibit and regulate with respect to public nuisances, including
matters that, in the opinion of Council, are or become or cause public nuisances, and it
is the opinion of Council that the failure to clear Refuse and debris from Land is a public
nuisance and a contributor to the spread of vermin;
AND WHEREAS Section 425(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides
that a municipality may pass By-laws providing that a person who contravenes a By-law
under this Act is guilty of an offence;
AND WHEREAS Section 446(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides
that a municipality has the authority to direct or require a person to do a matter or thing,
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the municipality may also provide that, in default of it being done by the person directed
or required to do it, the matter or thing shall be done at the person's expense;
AND WHEREAS Section 446(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides
that a municipality may enter upon Land at any reasonable time;
AND WHEREAS Section 446(3) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides
that a municipality may recover the costs of doing a matter or thing under subsection (1)
from the person directed or required to do it by action or by adding the costs to the tax
roll and collecting them in the same manner as property taxes;
AND WHEREAS Section 15 of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.15,
authorizes the municipality to appoint persons to enforce the By-laws of the
municipality; and
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council for the Corporation of the Township of
Adelaide Metcalfe enacts as follows:
1.
Definitions
Part 1
DEFINITIONS
In this By-law, the following definitions shall apply:
"Building"
shall include for the purposes of Graffiti removal a Building, structure, erection, object,
fence, retaining wall, paved or similarly finished surface, vehicle, trailer and Waste
container.
"By-law Enforcement Officer"
shall mean a Provincial Offences Officer as that term is defined in the Provincial
Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, and such other person appointed by the Township
to enforce this By-law.
"Cleared"
shall mean the removal of weeds or grass more than 20 centimeters (or 8 inches in
height), the removal of stock piles of soil or other aggregate material not needed to
complete the grading of the lot on which the stock pile is located, the draining, the
treatment and/or the disposing of water which is a health or safety hazard, or is
malodorous or is a breeding place for mosquitoes; such that the Land is in full
compliance with this By-laws.
"Composting"
shall mean the biological degradation or breakdown of organic material into a dark soil-
like material called humus.
"Composting Container"
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shall mean the holding unit used to store Yard, garden and household Waste for the
purpose of Composting.
"Costs/Expenses"
shall mean all Costs and/or expenses (including labour, materials and disbursements)
incurred by the Township in enforcing this By-law (including for greater certainty, cost
recovery the By-law Enforcement Officer's time, preparation and issuance of Notice(s),
searching title, site visits, correspondence, title searches, sheriff certificates, and any
other action taken to bring the property/ Land into compliance with this By-law and the
Costs of the service of Servant/Agent retained to assist the Township in doing so).
"Derelict Vehicle"
shall mean a Motor Vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O 1990, c. H.8,
including, but not limited to, abandoned, inoperative, not in roadworthy condition, and/or
in a state of disrepair.
"Domestic Waste"
shall mean any debris, article, thing, matter or effluent belonging to or associated with a
residence, household or dwelling unit that appears to the discretion of the By-law
Enforcement Officer to be Waste material and includes, but is not limited to, the
following classes of Waste material:
(a)
grass clippings, tree cuttings, brush, leaves and garden Refuse;
(b)
dead, dying or decaying trees, shrubs, bushes or vegetation;
(c)
paper, cardboard and clothing;
(d)
kitchen and table Waste, of animal or vegetable origin resulting from the
preparation or consumption of food except any material of vegetable
placed in a Composting Container;
(e)
cans, glass, plastic containers and dishes;
(f)
new, used or decaying/decayed material resulting from or for the purpose
of construction, alteration, repair or demolition of any Building or structure;
(g)
refrigerators, freezers, stoves or other appliances and furniture;
(h)
furnaces, furnace parts, pipes, fittings to pipes, water or fuel tanks;
(i)
a Motor Vehicle that appears by reason of its age, appearance,
mechanical condition or lack of current validated license plate to be
inoperative;
U)
inoperative mechanical equipment of any type;
(k)
automotive and mechanical parts and accessories;
(I)
Rubble, fencing materials; and
(m)
Sewage.
"Excavation"
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shall mean any human-made opening, hole or depression in the ground other than:
(a) an Excavation conducted pursuant to a pit license issued under the Aggregate
Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.8;
(b) an abandoned pit;
(c) an irrigation pond; and
(d) a fish pond or a water garden.
"Graffiti"
shall mean one or more letters, symbols, figures, etchings, scratches, pictorial
representations, messages, inscriptions, stains or other markings that disfigure or
deface a Building, howsoever made, including, but not limited to:
(a) initials;
(b) slogans;
(c) emblems; and
(d) logos or drawings, either written in ink, spray paint, chalk, marker or any other
writing implement on private property and visible to the public.
"Industrial and/or Commercial Waste"
shall mean any article, thing or matter belonging to or related with industry or commerce
or any trade, business, calling or occupation that appears to the By-law Enforcement
Officer to be Waste material and includes but is not limited to the following:
(a)
piping, tubing, conduits, cable fittings or other accessories, or adjuncts to
the piping, tubing, conduits or cable;
(b)
containers of any size, type or composition;
(c)
Rubble, inert fill;
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(d)
mechanical equipment, mechanical parts, accessories or adjuncts to
mechanical equipment;
(e)
articles, things, matter, effluent which are derived from or are constituted
from or consist of,
(i)
agricultural, animal, vegetable, paper, lumber or wood products; or
(ii)
mineral, metal or chemical products;
Whether or not the products are manufactured or otherwise processed;
(f)
bones, feathers, hides;
(g)
dead, dying or decaying trees, shrubs, bushes or vegetation;
(h)
paper or cardboard packaging or wrapping;
(i)
material resulting from, or being part of, construction or demolition
projects;
U)
a Motor Vehicle, Inoperative, Derelict, Abandoned;
(k)
automotive and mechanical parts and accessories; and
(I)
Sewage.
"Land"
shall mean grounds, Yards, vacant lots, developed lots or any part of a lot that is not
beneath a Building.
"Motor Vehicle"
shall mean an automobile, truck, motor home, motorcycle, and/or any other vehicle
propelled or driven other than by muscular power.
"Naturalized Area"
shall mean a portion of a lot or lawn containing vegetative growth which was previously
maintained thereon which has been allowed to re-establish a reproducing population of
native species through a combination of natural regeneration and deliberate plantings of
species or other species to emulate a natural area.
"Owner"
shall mean the registered Owner(s), lessee(s) and/or occupant(s) of the Land, or an
individual managing or receiving the rent of the property, which includes a person, firm,
corporation or organization.
"Perennial Garden"
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shall mean a defined area deliberately planted to produce ground cover including wild
flowers, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses or combinations of them, but does not
include a Wildflower Meadow or a Naturalized Area.
"Refuse"
shall mean Waste and also includes any article, thing, matter, substance or effluent that
has been cast aside, discharged or abandoned or is discarded from its usual and
intended use or is used up, in whole or in part, or expended or worn out in whole or in
part, and such Waste does not cease to be Refuse by reason that it may be
commercially saleable or recyclable.
"Rubble"
shall mean any broken concrete, bricks, stones, broken asphalt, patio or sidewalk slabs.
"Servant/ Agent"
shall mean any service provider who has been contracted or engaged to carry out the
works necessary to bring property into compliance with this By-law which may include
but not limited to paid duty police officers, security personnel, property estimators,
professional engineers, qualified tradespeople, and municipal employees.
"Sewage"
shall mean any liquid or pelletized Waste containing human, vegetable, or mineral
matter, but does not include roof water or storm run-off.
"Township"
shall mean the Corporation of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
"Waste"
shall mean a material that is unwanted, including, but not limited to:
(a) Domestic Waste;
(b) Industrial and/or Commercial Waste;
(c) Animal feces; and
(d) Broken materials.
"Wildflower Meadow"
shall mean a habitat within a Naturalized Area that is dominated by native species of
flowers and grasses.
"Yard"
shall mean the Land within the boundary around the whole or any part of a Building and
used or intended to be used or capable of being used in connection with that Building
and, notwithstanding the forgoing, includes Lands or vacant properties.
Part 2
SCOPE AND INTERPRETATION
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2.1
Where the provisions of this By-law conflict with the provision of any other By-law,
the provision that establishes the higher standard to protect the health, safety and
welfare of the general public shall prevail. Where the provisions of this By-law
conflict with any Act, the provisions of the provincial standard shall prevail. In the
interpretation and application of the provisions of this By-law, unless otherwise
stated to the contrary, the provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements
for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general
welfare.
3.1
Administration
Part 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This By-law is governed by the Township and any other person, including the
Corporation, appointed by the Township to administer this By-law and/or any part
thereof.
3.2
Land
Every Owner shall keep his Land free of standing water, clean and Cleared up from
conditions that might create a hazard.
3.3
Excavations
Every Owner shall fill in any Excavation on the Land to an adjacent grade with non-
contaminated fill unless an exemption applies below:
(a) the Excavation is enclosed completely by a fence or barrier having a
minimum height of at least 122 centimeters or 48 inches in height; or
(b) construction is proceeding on the Land where the Excavation is located for
which a valid Building permit has been issued by the Township.
3.4
Water Drainage
Every Owner shall drain Land of the water accumulations that exceeds 30 centimeters
or 12 inches in depth unless the water:
a)
is completely enclosed by a temporary barrier of at least 122 centimeters or
48 inches in height; or
b)
constitutes a storm water management pond approved by the Township; or
c)
constitutes a natural body of water or results from the periodic flooding of a
natural water course; or
d)
constitutes a water garden or fish pond; or
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e)
constitutes a private drain or a municipal drain or any part thereof; or
3.5
Waste Material
Every Owner shall keep his Land clean, Cleared and free of Domestic Waste, grass,
weeds, Industrial Waste and/or Refuse of any kind.
3.6
Dumping Waste Material
No Owner shall throw, place, dump or deposit Domestic Waste, Industrial Waste or
Refuse on private property or the Township property without the lawful authority.
3.7
Swimming Pool Maintenance
Every Owner shall keep or maintain the water in a swimming pool in a condition which is
not:
(a) a health or safety hazard;
(b) foul-smelling; or
(c) a breeding place for mosquitoes.
3.8
Land - Removal of Refuse
Every Owner shall remove Refuse from his Land.
3.9
Storm Water Run-Off
Every Owner shall direct storm water run-off generated on his Land away from
neighboring Lands. Every Owner shall grade and maintain his Land to prevent ponding
or the entry of water onto any adjacent Lands.
3.10
Ditches, Private Drains, Swells and Water Courses
Every Owner shall maintain ditches, private drains, swells and water courses on his
Land to facilitate the unimpeded flow of water and to prevent ponding.
3.11
Stormwater - Drainage
No Owner shall discharge storm water or roof water on to a sidewalk, walkway, steps,
porches or other pedestrian's access to a property that could be hazardous or result in a
potential safety risk to any other person. Any stormwater discharge shall be directed
away from any neighboring properties.
3.12
Weeping Tile, Foundation, Drain, Roof Drain or Land Drain
No Owner shall connect or discharge a weeping tile, foundation, drain, roof drain or
Land drain into any sanitary Sewage system or public storm drainage system.
3.13
Graffiti - Removal
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Every Owner shall clean and remove the Graffiti off of the exterior of any Building,
structures, objects or property located on the Land in accordance with this By-law.
Part4
GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
4.1
Clearing - Refuse, Grass, Weeds
Every Owner shall keep his Land Cleared and free of Refuse, Grass and Weeds.
4.2
Excavation
Every Owner shall enclose an Excavation with a temporary barrier at least 122
centimeters or 48 inches in height.
4.3
Water - Drainage 30 cm Deep
Every Owner shall drain a build-up accumulation of water exceeding 30 centimeters or
12 inches in depth.
4.4
Private Property Deposits
No person shall deposit refuse on private property without the lawful consent of the
owner.
4.5
Township Property Deposits
No Owner shall deposit Refuse on public property without lawful authority.
4.6
Water in Swimming Pool
Every Owner shall keep or maintain the water in a swimming pool located on his Land in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
4.7
Land Use
No person shall use land as a place to store, keep, display, pile or accumulate in the
open any Waste, scrap, iron or other scrap metals, used Building materials, clothing or
household goods, furnishings, fixtures, appliances, or any parts or portions thereof
unless such lot is specifically zoned and approved for the purposes of a salvage Yard,
or by the Township for such purpose.
4.8
Land - Permitted Uses
Notwithstanding Section 4.7 above, Lands may be used for the sale or display of
household goods, furnishings, apparel and similar articles provided such sale and
display is limited to not more than four (4) days in any calendar year.
4.9
Waste - Collection
Waste shall be placed for collection in accordance with the standards and regulations of
the Township's By-laws. This section shall not apply in the following circumstances:
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(a) the Lands are lawfully used for outdoor storage of material in compliance with
the applicable zoning and licensing By-laws of the Township; or
(b) Lands are designated by or operated by the Township or the County of
Middlesex for the purposes of dumping or disposing of Refuse.
4.10
No Obstruction of By-law Enforcement Officer
No Owner shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, a By-law
Enforcement Officer in the administration or enforcement of this By-law.
4.11
Yards - Motor Vehicles
Yards shall be kept free and clear of Motor Vehicle, inoperative, Derelict, abandoned
and all other dismantled, discarded, wrecked or abandoned vehicles, farm machinery
and equipment, railway cars, trailers, boats and street-car bodies and kept free of
Refuse and of parts of Motor Vehicles whether inoperative or not unless the Lands upon
which the Yard is situated:
(a)
are licensed as a salvage Yard in accordance with the Township's By-
laws; or
(b)
constitute a Waste disposal site for which an environmental certificate of
compliance has been granted pursuant to the Environmental Protection
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, as amended; or
(c)
is enclosed in a Building; or
(d)
constitutes a permitted use and is in conformity with the Township's
zoning By-laws or otherwise constitutes a legal non-conforming use under
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13.
4.12
Permitted Use
Notwithstanding Section 4.7, the use of sea containers, railway cars, street cars, buses,
trucks, trailers, vans and similar Motor Vehicles or parts thereof are permitted provided
they satisfy the provisions of the Township's zoning By-laws for accessory Buildings.
5.1
Perennial Gardens
Part 5
EXEMPTIONS
This By-law does not apply to Perennial Gardens provided that the Perennial Gardens
are managed in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O 1990, c. W. 5, and
provided that there is no Waste deposited in the Perennial Gardens.
5.2
Wildflower Meadow
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This By-law does not apply to a Wildflower Meadow or Naturalized Area provided that
those areas are managed in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O 1990, c. W.
5 and provided that there is no Waste in the Wildflower Meadow.
5.3
Collection of Waste
This By-law does not apply to the placement or collection of Waste left at the curb in
accordance with the Township's Waste Collection By-law(s).
Part 6
INSPECTIONS AND NOTICES
6.1
By-law Enforcement Officer
The By-law Enforcement Officer shall, by notice of violation (Schedule 'A') posted on
the Land or by pre-paid first class mail sent to the Owners of the Land or structure,
require the Owner within the time period specified in the notice of violation to take such
action as may be necessary to bring the Land or structure in compliance with the terms,
conditions and requirements of this By-law.
6.2
Notice
Every notice given by the By-law Enforcement Officer shall identify the Land or
structure, and provide reasonable particulars with respect to the contravention of the
By-law.
6.3
Address
Every notice to an Owner or occupant shall be sent to the address shown on the last
revised assessment role or to the last known address.
6.4
Deadline
An Order to an Owner shall also define the deadline, being the date and time, for the
Owner to comply with this By-law, which deadline shall not be less than five (5) days
excluding Saturday, Sunday and public statutory holidays in the Province of Ontario.
6.5
Cost/Expense Notification
An Order to an Owner may advise that unless the Owner brings the Land into
compliance with this By-law within the deadline stated in the Order, the Owner shall be
liable for the Costs and Expenses incurred by the Township to bring the Land into
compliance with this By-law.
6.6
Service
An Order is deemed served upon the Owner as follows:
(a)
three (3) days after the Order is posted on the Lands or sent by registered
mail; and
(b)
on the day the Order is served personally onto the Owner.
6. 7
Inspection
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The By-law Enforcement Officer, with or without a Servant/Agent, may enter onto or
inspect the use of any Land for the purpose of determining whether the Land complies
with the terms, conditions and requirement of this By-law.
6.8
Deface or Remove Notice
No Owner shall remove or deface a notice of violation which has been posted on the
Land pursuant to this By-law.
Part 7
ENFORCEMENT and OFFENCE
7 .1
Penalty for Contravention
7 .1.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an
offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for by the Provincial
Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.33, as amended;
7 .1.2
No person shall hinder or obstruct or attempt to hinder or obstruct, either
directly or indirectly, a By-law Enforcement Officer, or any other person appointed for
the purpose of enforcing this bylaw, while carrying our his or her duties under this
bylaw;
7 .1.3
Each day that any offence created by this bylaw is committed or permitted
to continue shall constitute a separate offence and may be punishable as such.
7.2
Court Order Prohibiting Offence
The court in which a conviction has been entered and any court of competent
jurisdiction thereafter may make an Order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the
offence.
7.3
By-law Enforcement Officer - Entry to Inspect
This By-law shall be enforced by a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer, and the
Officer with or without a Servant/Agent, may enter upon any Land at any reasonable
time to inspect and enforce compliance with this By-law. Pursuant to Section 426(1) of
the Municipal Act, no person shall hinder, interfere with, or otherwise obstruct, either
directly or indirectly, an officer in the lawful exercise or duty under this By-law.
7.4
Default in Compliance
(a) Where an Owner has been by Order required to take such steps and actions
to comply with the provisions of the By-law and has not done so, the Township
may, in default of it being done by the Owner as directed, cause it to be done at
the Owner's Costs/expenses.
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(b) Where an Owner has defaulted in complying with the provisions of this By-
law, the Township may recover all Costs and Expenses incurred in bringing the
Lands into compliance from the Owner by action or by adding the Cost and
Expenses to the Land's tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as
property taxes.
(d) Where any items are removed from the Land, the items shall be immediately
disposed of by the By-law Enforcement Officer and/or its ServanUAgent. The
Township shall have no liability whatsoever to any person for any reason for any
items dis posed.
(e) Pursuant to Section 448 of the Municipal Act, no proceeding for damages or
otherwise shall be commenced against a member of council or an officer,
employee or agent of a municipality or a person acting under the instructions of
the officer, employee or agent for any act done in good faith in the performance
or intended performance of a duty or authority under this Act or a by-law passed
under it or for any alleged neglect or default in the performance in good faith of
the duty or authority.
Part 8
VEXATIOUS, FRIVOLOUS, OR UNREASONABLY PERSISTENT
REQUESTS OR COMPLAINTS
a) The Township is committed to providing exemplary service to all members of the
public, and aims to address service requests and complaints equitably,
comprehensively, and in a timely manner.
b) The purpose is to address vexatious, frivolous, or unreasonably persistent
requests or complaints that consume a disproportionate amount of the Township
time and resources which impede staff from attending to other essential issues.
This establishes the process to be used by all staff when handling such requests
or complaints. Actions taken will ensure that municipal resources are used
effectively and efficiently, while maintaining a high level of service excellence and
responsiveness.
c) This will guide staff to identify situations that meet the criteria of vexatious,
frivolous or unreasonably persistent, and the associated actions that may be
taken in such circumstances. The aim is to contribute to the Township's
commitment to service excellence and good governance by addressing all
requests and complaints equitably and efficiently, while acknowledging that there
may be a need to protect staff from unreasonable behaviors. For immediate
threats to person or property, 9-1-1 should be contacted. Examples of what
might be considered vexatious, frivolous or unreasonable persistent requests or
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complaints are provided below. The list is not exhaustive, nor does a singular
action set out below necessitate the application of this guideline.
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Complaints concerning an issue which staff have already investigated and
determined to be groundless.
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Complaints concerning an issue which is substantially similar to an issue
which staff have already investigated and determined to be groundless (for
example, with respect to the same neighbor or same property)
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Unreasonable conduct which is abusive of the complaints process, including,
but not limited to:
o harassing, verbally abusing or otherwise seeking to intimidate staff
dealing with a complaint;
o excessive or multiple lines of enquiry regarding the same issue (for
example, pursuing a complaint with staff in multiple Township
departments and/or an elected official simultaneously) while a
complaint is in the process of being investigated;
o repeated challenging the findings of a complaint investigation,
unreasonably communicating about the outcome and/or denying that
an adequate response has been given;
o refusing to accept that an issue falls outside the scope of the
Township's jurisdiction;
o making unreasonable demands on staff by, for example, insisting on
responses to complaints and enquiries within an unreasonable time-
frame;
o making statements or providing representations that the subject person
knows or ought to know are correct, or persuading others to do so;
o demanding special treatment from staff by, for example, not following
the normal chain of command and immediately demanding to speak to
a manager or supervisor;
o using new complaints to resurrect issues which were investigated and
completed in previous complaints;
o changing the basis of the complaint as the investigation progresses
and/or denying statements made at an earlier stage;
o refusing to co-operate with the investigation process while still wanting
the complaint to be resolved;
o failing to clearly identify the precise issues of the complaint, despite
reasonable efforts of staff to obtain clarification of the concerns; or
o providing false or misleading information
8.2
Identifying the Problem
Staff must establish, through documented words and/or actions of the subject person
(for example, emails, letters, posts on social media, photographs, voicemails, and staff
notes reporting a conversation or incident), that the complaint or request is frivolous,
vexatious or unreasonably persistent, before applying the processes and restrictions
outlined above. Each case will be considered on an individual and case-by-case basis.
The decision to classify the subject person's behaviour as unreasonable or to classify
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the request as vexatious or frivolous will be made by the Department Head or designate
of the relevant service area in consultation with CAOrrreasurer.
8.3
Notification to the Subject Person
When the decision, in consultation with CAOrrreasurer, has been made to classify the
subject person's request or complaint as vexatious, frivolous, or unreasonably
persistent, the subject person (where possible and appropriate) will receive written
notification confirming the following: tAa-h
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detail what action staff have taken and why;
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explain what it means for the subject person's contact with the Township; and
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advise how long the restriction will last and when the decision will be reviewed.
When any restriction is put in place, a review date will be set. This will be based on the
circumstances of the case and could be for a period of three (3) months or longer
depending on the severity of the situation. The status of the subject person will be
reviewed by the relevant Department Head on or before the review date. The subject
person will be informed of the outcome of the review.
The Department Head, in consultation with CAOrrreasurer, may extend the restrictions
beyond the review date where appropriate. The subject person shall be notified of the
extension and be given another date for review.
8.4
No person shall make frivolous, vexatious or unreasonable persistent requests or
complaints.
Part 9
APPEAL
9.1
If the recipient of an Order disagrees with all or any part of its content, the
recipient may, within two (2) days after the date the recipient is deemed pursuant to
section 6.7 above to have received the Order, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public
statutory holidays in the Province of Ontario, file a written appeal to the By-law
Enforcement Officer. The recipient shall not be entitled to any hearing on his or her
appeal. The enforcement of the Order shall be stayed until such date as the appeal is
addressed and a decision on the Order is rendered pursuant to section 9.2.
9.2
The By-law Enforcement Office shall review the recipient's written appeal, and
seek advice from the CAOrrreasurer and/or Council, and has the authority to modify,
rescind or confirm all or any part of the content of the Order under appeal, and the By-
law Enforcement Officer's decision shall be final and not subject to any further appeal.
The recipient shall comply with the By-law Enforcement Officer's decision, if applicable,
within the deadline stated in the decision to bring the Land into compliance with this By-
law, if applicable, failing which the Owner shall be in violation of this By-law.
Part 10
GENDER
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All references to the masculine gender shall, where appropriate, include references to
the feminine gender and all references to the singular shall, where appropriate, include
references to the plural.
Part 11
TITLE
The short title of this By-law is the Tidy Yard By-law.
Part 12
MUNICIPALITY NOT LIABLE
The municipality shall assume no liability with respect to property damage and/or
personal injury resulting from action and/or enforcement undertaken with respect to any
person that is subject of this By-law.
Part 13
SEVERIBILITY
If any section or sections of this By-law or parts thereof are found by any court to be illegal
or beyond the power of the Township to enact, such section or sections or parts thereof
shall be deemed to be severable and all other sections or parts of this By-law shall be
deemed to be separate and independent therefrom and continue in full force and effect
unless and until similarly found and this By-law shall be enacted as such.
Part 14
COMMENCEMENT
This By-law shall come into full force and effect upon passing hereof.
Part 15
REPEAL
By-law No. 35 of 2015, and By-law No. 40 of 2019 are hereby repealed.
This By-law re
a first, second and third time and finally passed this 28th day of January,
2020.
The Corporation of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
By-law No. 1 of 2020
Schedule 'A'
Tidy Yard By-law
By-law #1 of 2020
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NOTICE OF VIOLATION
D First Notice
Issued to:
Issued by:
Date:
D Second Notice
D Final Notice
TOWNSHIP OF ADELAIDE METCALFE
TIDY YARD BY-LAW
Affected Property: -------------------------
Be advised that on __________ (Date of inspection) an inspection of your
property, as noted above, revealed certain violations of the Township's Tidy Yard By-law
No. 1 of 2020. Schedule 'A', attached, sets out the work required to remedy such violation and
to bring the property into compliance with the By-law.
Be advised that if remedial work is not completed to bring your property into compliance within
_____ days, or an alternative time period to be determined in consultation with the By-law
Enforcement Officer, you will be issued a fine under the Provincial Offences Act, R. S. 0. 1990,
C.P. 33, which you may contest in provincial court. If found guilty, and the remedial work if not
completed within a period of time to be determined in consultation with the By-law Enforcement
Officer, the Township may complete the required works and any Costs associated with the
works shall be billed to you in a like manner as taxes.
An additional inspection of this property will take place on or about _________ _
(Date) to ascertain compliance.
Should you wish to discuss any of the above matters, please contact the undersigned at 519-
247-3687, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4 pm, excluding holidays.
By-law Enforcement Officer
Defining Offence of By-law
No.1 of 2020
Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
Schedule 'A': Details of Violation
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Description of Offence
Remedial Work Required
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The Corporation of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
Schedule 'B'
Violation
◄
Notice of Violation sent to Property Owner/Resident
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Days to Comply (30)
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Outline violation using Schedule 'A'
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Attach Bv-law
Property Not Cleaned Up
Second Notice of Violation
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Days to Comply (15)
Property Not Cleaned Up
Final Notice
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Days to Comply (48 hours)
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Township may come in and cleanup
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Cost will be billed to Property Owner and if not
paid will be added to tax roll
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Discretion of By-law Enforcement Officer to
provide specific date of clean-up
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Mav also proceed to charqe under Bv-law
(
Complaint
Inspection
)
t
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No v:olation
]
\
Response Letter sent to Complainant
Property Cleaned Up
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Send letter to Property Owner/Resident and
Complainant
Property Cleaned Up
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Send letter to Property Owner/Resident and
Complainant
Property Cleaned Up
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Send letter to Property Owner/Resident and
Complainant
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Issue Invoice to Property Owner if Township
cleans up property
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TOWNSHIP OF
Adelaide
Metcalfe
SCHEDULE 'C'
By-law 1 of 2020
Tidy Yard By-law - Complaint Form
Tidy Yard By-law
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This form is intended to confidentially collect complaint information,
assess concerns and help determine possible resolutions.
Complainant
Your Name:* -----------------------------
Your Mailing Address:* _____________________ _
Your Telephone No.:* _____________________ _
Your e-mail:* -----------------------------
Subject Property
Subject Property Address:* __________________ _
Owner's Name:* ----------------------------
Owner's Mailing Address:* ___________________ _
Owner's Telephone No.:* _____________________ _
Owner's e-mail:* ---------------------------
Complaint Details:* ______________________ _
if you need more space, check here D and use the reverse side of this sheet.
Collection of Information
Personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 , c.25, as amended and is intended to gather
confidential complaint details. Collection of information is pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act. For questions about how this information is collected, please contact the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Clerk's Department.
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Part 1
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Page 24 of 24
The Corporation of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
By-law No. 1 of 2020
Tidy Yard By-law
COLUMN 1
Column 2
Column 3
Short Form Wording
Provision
Set Fine
creating or
defining
offence
Fail to direct storm water run-off away from
S. 3.9
$250.00
neighbouring Lands
Fail to maintain ditches, private drains, swells and
S. 3.10
$250.00
water courses on his Land to facilitate the
unimpeded flow of water and to prevent pondinQ
Discharge storm water or roof water on to a
S. 3.11
$250.00
sidewalk, walkway, steps, porches or other
pedestrian's access
Connect or discharge a weeping tile, foundation,
S. 3.12
$250.00
drain, roof drain or Land drain into any sanitary
Sewage system or public storm drainage system
Fail to clear Land of Refuse, Grass and Weeds
S. 4.1
$300.00
Fail to enclose an Excavation
S. 4.2
$300.00
Fail to drain accumulated water exceeding 30
S. 4.3
$300.00
centimeters in depth
Deposit Refuse without the lawful consent of the
S. 4.4
$300.00
Owner
Deposit Refuse on Public Property without Consent
S. 4.5
$300.00
Owner fail to maintain water in a swimming pool
S. 4.6
$300.00
located on his Land
Use Land not as zoned or approved by Township
S. 4.7
$300.00
Fail to keep yards free and clear of motor vehicles
S. 4.11
$300.00
that are inoperative, derelict, abandoned and all
other dismantled, discarded, wrecked or abandoned
vehicles, farm machinery and equipment, railway
cars, trailers, boats and street-car bodies and keep
free of refuse and of parts of motor vehicles
Hinder/obstruct officer
S. 7.1.2
$250.00
No person shall make frivolous, vexatious, or
S. 8.4
$250.00
unreasonably persistent requests or complaints
Note: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is
section 7.1 of By-law No. 1 of 2020, a certified copy of which has been filed.
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL SENJORJUSTICE
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE
WEST REGION
80 DUNDAS STREIT, 10'" FLOOR, UNIT L
LONDON, ONTARIO N6A 6A8
April l 6, 2020
Ms. Devyani Anandjit
Ministry of the Attorney General
Crown Law Office - Criminal
720 Bay Street, l 0th Floor
Toronto, ON, M7 A 2S9
Dear Ms. Anandjit:
Re: Set Fines - Provincial Offences Act - Part I
CABINET DU JUGE PRINCIPAL REGIONAL
COUR DE JUSTICE DE L'ONTARIO
REGION DE L'OUEST
80, RUE DUNDAS, 1 O- ETAGE, UNITE L
LONDON (ONTARIO) N6A 6A8
TELEPHONE/TELEPHONE (S1 9) 660-2292
FAX/TELECOPIEUR IS 19) 660-3138
By-law Number 1 of 2020, of the Municipality of Adelaide Metcalfe
Please find enclosed a copy of the above Order, and a copy of a letter to
the municipality as referenced above.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (519) 660-2293.
Yours truly,
endra Tracey
Manager, Regional Judicial Support
West Region
encl.
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PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
Part I
IT IS ORDERED pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act
and the rules for the Ontario Court of Justice that the amount set opposite
each of the offences in the schedule of offences under the Provincial
Statutes and Regulations thereunder and Municipal By-law No. 1 of 2020,
of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, attached hereto are the set fines
for those offences. This Order is to take effect April 16, 2020.
Dated at London this 16th day of April, 2020.
ni
E. LeRoy
gional Senior Justi
West Region
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Provincial Offences Act
Part 1
Tidy Yard By-law
By-law #1 of 2020
Page 24 of 24
The Corporation of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
By-law No. 1 of 2020
Tidy Yard By-law
COLUMN 1
Column 2
Column 3
Short Form Wording
Provision
Set Fine
creating or
defining
offence
Fail to direct storm water run-off away from
s. 3.9
$250.00
neiahbourina Lands
Fail to maintain ditches, private drains, swells and
S. 3.10
$250.00
water courses on his Land to facilitate the
unimoeded flow of water and to orevent oondina
Discharge storm water or roof water on to a
S. 3.11
$250.00
sidewalk, walkway, steps, porches or other
pedestrian's access
Connect or discharge a weeping tile, foundation,
s. 3.12
$250.00
drain, roof drain or Land drain into any sanitary
Sewa,ie svstem or oublic storm drainaae svstem
Fail to clear Land of Refuse, Grass and Weeds
S. 4.1
$300.00
Fail to enclose an Excavation
S.4.2
$300.00
Fail to drain accumulated water exceeding 30
S.4.3
$300.00
centimeters in deoth
Deposit Refuse without the lawful consent of the
s. 4.4
$300.00
Owner
Deposit Refuse on Public Prooertv without Consent
S.4.5
$300.00
Owner fail to maintain water in a swimming pool
S.4.6
$300.00
located on his Land
Use Land not as zoned or annroved bv Townshio
S.4.7
$300.00
Fail to keep yards free and clear of motor vehicles
S. 4.11
$300.00
that are inoperative, derelict, abandoned and all
other dismantled, discarded, wrecked or abandoned
vehicles, farm machinery and equipment, railway
cars, trailers, boats and street-car bodies and keep
free of refuse and of oarts of motor vehicles
Hinder/obstruct officer
S. 7.1.2
$250.00
No person shall make frivolous, vexatious, or
S. 8.4
$250.00
unreasonably persistent requests or complaints
Note: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is
section 7.1 of By-law No. 1 of 2020, a certified copy of which has been filed.
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL SENIOR JUSTICE
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE
WEST REGION
80 DUNDAS STREIT, l Q<h FLOOR, UNIT L
LONDON, ONTARIO N6A 6A8
April l 6, 2020
Jennifer Turk, Clerk
Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
2340 Egremont Drive, R. R. #5
Strathroy, ON
N7G 3H6
Dear Ms. Turk:
Re: Set Fines - Provincial Offences Act - Part I
CABINET DU JUGE PRINCIPAL REGIONAL
COUR DEJUSTICE DE L'ONTARIO
REGION DE l'OUEST
80, RUE DUNDAS, l 0° ETAGE, UN!TE L
LONDON (ONTARIO) N6A 6A8
TELEPHONE/TELEPHONE (S 19) 660-2292
FAX/TELECOPIEUR (519) 660-3138
By-law Number 1 of 2020, of the Municipality of Adelaide Metcalfe
Enclosed herewith is an original Order, and an original schedule of set
fines for the above referenced By-Law, the By-law indicated in the
schedule.
The setting of the fines does not constitute my approval of the short form
of wording used to describe the offences.
I have forwarded the copy of the Order and the schedule of set fines to
the Provincial Offences Court in London together with a copy of the By-
law.
-je ni e E. LeRoy
gional Senior Justice
West Region
encl.
/mg
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL SENJORJUSTICE
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE
WEST REGION
80 DUNDAS STREIT, 10'" FLOOR, UNIT L
LONDON, ONTARIO N6A 6A8
April l 6, 2020
Ms. Devyani Anandjit
Ministry of the Attorney General
Crown Law Office - Criminal
720 Bay Street, l 0th Floor
Toronto, ON, M7 A 2S9
Dear Ms. Anandjit:
Re: Set Fines - Provincial Offences Act - Part I
CABINET DU JUGE PRINCIPAL REGIONAL
COUR DE JUSTICE DE L'ONTARIO
REGION DE L'OUEST
80, RUE DUNDAS, 1 O- ETAGE, UNITE L
LONDON (ONTARIO) N6A 6A8
TELEPHONE/TELEPHONE (S1 9) 660-2292
FAX/TELECOPIEUR IS 19) 660-3138
By-law Number 1 of 2020, of the Municipality of Adelaide Metcalfe
Please find enclosed a copy of the above Order, and a copy of a letter to
the municipality as referenced above.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (519) 660-2293.
Yours truly,
endra Tracey
Manager, Regional Judicial Support
West Region
encl.
/mg
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
Part I
IT IS ORDERED pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act
and the rules for the Ontario Court of Justice that the amount set opposite
each of the offences in the schedule of offences under the Provincial
Statutes and Regulations thereunder and Municipal By-law No. 1 of 2020,
of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, attached hereto are the set fines
for those offences. This Order is to take effect April 16, 2020.
Dated at London this 16th day of April, 2020.
ni
E. LeRoy
gional Senior Justi
West Region
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SCHEDULE 'D' to By-law 1 of 2020
Provincial Offences Act
Part 1
Tidy Yard By-law
By-law #1 of 2020
Page 24 of 24
The Corporation of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
By-law No. 1 of 2020
Tidy Yard By-law
COLUMN 1
Column 2
Column 3
Short Form Wording
Provision
Set Fine
creating or
defining
offence
Fail to direct storm water run-off away from
s. 3.9
$250.00
neiahbourina Lands
Fail to maintain ditches, private drains, swells and
S. 3.10
$250.00
water courses on his Land to facilitate the
unimoeded flow of water and to orevent oondina
Discharge storm water or roof water on to a
S. 3.11
$250.00
sidewalk, walkway, steps, porches or other
pedestrian's access
Connect or discharge a weeping tile, foundation,
s. 3.12
$250.00
drain, roof drain or Land drain into any sanitary
Sewa,ie svstem or oublic storm drainaae svstem
Fail to clear Land of Refuse, Grass and Weeds
S. 4.1
$300.00
Fail to enclose an Excavation
S.4.2
$300.00
Fail to drain accumulated water exceeding 30
S.4.3
$300.00
centimeters in deoth
Deposit Refuse without the lawful consent of the
s. 4.4
$300.00
Owner
Deposit Refuse on Public Prooertv without Consent
S.4.5
$300.00
Owner fail to maintain water in a swimming pool
S.4.6
$300.00
located on his Land
Use Land not as zoned or annroved bv Townshio
S.4.7
$300.00
Fail to keep yards free and clear of motor vehicles
S. 4.11
$300.00
that are inoperative, derelict, abandoned and all
other dismantled, discarded, wrecked or abandoned
vehicles, farm machinery and equipment, railway
cars, trailers, boats and street-car bodies and keep
free of refuse and of oarts of motor vehicles
Hinder/obstruct officer
S. 7.1.2
$250.00
No person shall make frivolous, vexatious, or
S. 8.4
$250.00
unreasonably persistent requests or complaints
Note: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is
section 7.1 of By-law No. 1 of 2020, a certified copy of which has been filed.
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL SENIOR JUSTICE
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE
WEST REGION
80 DUNDAS STREIT, l Q<h FLOOR, UNIT L
LONDON, ONTARIO N6A 6A8
April l 6, 2020
Jennifer Turk, Clerk
Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
2340 Egremont Drive, R. R. #5
Strathroy, ON
N7G 3H6
Dear Ms. Turk:
Re: Set Fines - Provincial Offences Act - Part I
CABINET DU JUGE PRINCIPAL REGIONAL
COUR DEJUSTICE DE L'ONTARIO
REGION DE l'OUEST
80, RUE DUNDAS, l 0° ETAGE, UN!TE L
LONDON (ONTARIO) N6A 6A8
TELEPHONE/TELEPHONE (S 19) 660-2292
FAX/TELECOPIEUR (519) 660-3138
By-law Number 1 of 2020, of the Municipality of Adelaide Metcalfe
Enclosed herewith is an original Order, and an original schedule of set
fines for the above referenced By-Law, the By-law indicated in the
schedule.
The setting of the fines does not constitute my approval of the short form
of wording used to describe the offences.
I have forwarded the copy of the Order and the schedule of set fines to
the Provincial Offences Court in London together with a copy of the By-
law.
-je ni e E. LeRoy
gional Senior Justice
West Region
encl.
/mg