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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAW ANOSH
By-Law No. 21-2001
Being a By-Law to regulate road activities in the Township of
Ashfield-Colborne-W awanosh.
WHEREAS the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-
Wawanosh considers it advisable to regulate the roads within its jurisdiction.
AND WHEREAS Section 73 of the Public Transportation and highway Improvement
Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990, permits a Township to pass by-laws for specific
road improvements and also for such purposes or road improvements as the Minister
approves:
Subject to the Ministers approval
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ashfield-
Colborne-Wawanosh ENACTS as follows:
1. ENTRANCEWAYS
The maintenance and gravelling of all original entranceways from private property to
Township roads are the responsibility of the property owners. The Township of
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh agrees to provide grade ''A'' gravel to the main entrance if
the adjacent Township road grade is changed due to Township road construction. The
Township further agrees to supply grade ''B'' gravel on any existing additional laneways
if the adjacent Township road grade is changed due to Township road construction,
unless there is a minimum depth of 6'' of grade ''A'' gravel on the secondary
entranceways.
Construction and alterations.
All construction and alterations of entranceways and accesses to Township roads require
the issuance of an access permit and/ or permission of the Public Works Superintendent or
Lead Hands.
2. ROAD CONSTRUCTION
a) In connection with any road construction, the Township agrees that topsoil
will be sloped to the shoulders of the road and additional topsoil will be
provided at the discretion of the Public Works Superintendent or Lead
Hands.
b) The height of a constructed road will be determined by the Public Works
Superintendent or Lead Hands and will vary in accordance with Municipal
Standards.
c) Existing paved driveways that are covered up with gravel at the time of
construction will be repaved when pavement is applied to the Township
road.
3. DRAINAGE TILE, ETC. UNDER TOWNSHIP ROAD ALLOWANCES
All excavations across or under Township road or road allowances must be
authorized by the Public Works Superintendent or Lead Hands before such work
commences. The property owner is responsible for a minimum of 3 0 ft of steel
culvert, gravel backfill, installation and digging across Township road or road
allowance.
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4. PLANTING OF HEDGES, TRESS and WINDBREAKS
All coniferous trees, hedges and windbreaks must be situated a minimum of 20 feet
from Township road allowance property line.
5. PROPERTY OWNERS' LANEWAYS
Property owners' laneways will not be maintained by the Township and Township
equipment should not leave Township property except in cases of emergencies or if
authorized by the Public Works Superintendent or Lead Hands.
6. FENCE LINES AND DEBRIS ON TOWNSHIP ROAD ALLOWANCE
Fence lines and debris on Township Road Allowance will be removed if causing
snow problems as long as the property owner is in agreement.
7. TREES, BRUSH AND DEBRIS
Trees, brush and debris that restrict road construction or maintenance will be removed
if on road allowance. Trees and brush that overhang onto road allowance and
endanger the safety of the public will also be removed.
8. MANURE, ROCKPILES, BRUSH AND DEBRIS
Manure, rock piles, brush and debris will not be permitted on the road or road
allowance. Removal of such debris will be the property owners responsibility. If
debris is not removed within a limited time period, the Township will arrange for
removal and the property owner involve will be billed for the cost.
9. CALCIDM
Calcium shall be provided to control dust on the roads according to traffic volume and
will be left to eh discretion of the Public Works Superintendent or Lead Hands.
10. MAILBOXES
Mailboxes that are damaged by snow coming off of Township equipment will be the
property owners responsibility. If there is sufficient evidence that the Township
equipment came in direct contact with the mailbox, then the Township shall be liable
for damage at the discretion of the Public Works Superintendent or Lead Hands.
11. Every person who uses the roads in a manner contrary to any requirements of this by-
law, or who violates any provision of this by-law, is guilty of an offence and upon
conviction thereof is liable to a fine not exceeding $5,000.00. Every such penalty
shall be recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act, R. S. 0. 1990.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD Tilv1E AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 3RD
DAY OF APRIL, 2001 .
Clerk, William C. Norris
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-TOWNSH IP OF-
ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH
BY-LAW NUMBER 69-2022
BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-Law 21-2001 , being a by-law to regulate road activities in
the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.
WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh adopted By-Law
21-2001 on the 3rd day of April 2001;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to amend the By-Law;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-
Wawanosh enacts as follows:
1. That By-Law 21-2001 is hereby amended by removing the following from the By-
law, being Section 4:
PLANTING OF HEDGES, TREES and WINDBREAKS
All coniferous trees, hedges and windbreaks must be situated a minimum of 20 feet
from Township road allowance property line.
2. All other provisions of By-Law 21-2001 remain in full force.
3. This by-law shall come into force upon final passing.
Read a first and second time this 20th day of September 2022.
Read a third time and finally passed this 20th day of September 2022.
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Mayor, Glen McNeil
Clerk, Florence Witherspoon
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By-Law 69-2022 Amend Road Activities By-Law
Amends By-Law 21-2001