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BY-LAW NO. 21-25
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AYLMER
Being a by-law to repeal and replace By-Law 55-97 with By-Law 21-25 being a by-law
for prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property in the Town of
Aylmer
WHEREAS Section 15.1(3) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as
amended (hereinafter the "Building Code Act"), authorizes the council of a municipality
to pass a By-Law prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property
within the municipality and for prohibiting the occupancy or use of such property that
does not conform to the prescribed standards;
AND WHEREAS Section 15.6 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as
amended, requires that a By-Law passed under Section 15.1 of the Building Code Act
shall provide for the establishment of a Property Standards Committee;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Aylmer deems it desirable to prescribe
standards for the maintenance and occupancy of properties within the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS Council of the Town of Aylmer is authorized to require that a property
that does not conform with the prescribed standards be repaired and maintained to
conform with the standards or the site to be cleared of all buildings, structures, debris or
refuse and left in a graded and levelled condition;
AND WHEREAS Council of the Town of Aylmer wishes to repeal and replace By-Law
55-97 in order to update the standards for maintenance and occupancy of property in
the Town of Aylmer;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Aylmer hereby enacts
as follows:
1.
Scope
1.1. This By-Law applies to all lands within the Town of Aylmer.
1.2. Where a provision of this By-Law conflicts with a provision of another Tonw of
Aylmer By-Law, the provision of this By-Law shall prevail.
1.3. If any section of this By-Law is held to be invalid, that section shall be
deemed to be severable, and the remaining sections shall remain in effect
until repealed.
2.
Short Title
2.1. This By-Law may be referred to as the "Property Standards By-Law".
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3.
Interpretation
3.1. References in this By-Law or in any of the schedules attached hereto and
forming part of this By-Law to any legislation or municipal By-Law means as
may be amended or replaced from time to time and will thus include any
regulations thereunder.
4.
Definitions
4.1. All words used in this By-Law shall be interpreted as defined in this By-Law.
Where definitions are not provided herein, the words shall be defined as
provided in the most current editions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario
Building Code, and the Ontario Fire Code.
4.2. In this By-Law:
4.2.1.
"Accessory Structure" means a building or structure, the use or
occupancy of which is incidental to the main use or occupancy of any
other building on the premises, or which, if there is no other building on
the premises, is incidental to the use of the premises.
4.2.2.
"Basement" means the portion of a building from a floor to the
underside of a ceiling that is located partially or entirely below the
adjacent finished ground level.
4.2.3.
"Bathroom" means a room containing one lavatory, sink, or hand
basin, one toilet and either one bathtub, with or without a shower, or one
shower.
4.2.4.
"Building Code" or "Building Code Act" means the Building Code
Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, or its successor legislation and any
regulations made under that act or successor legislation.
4.2.5.
"By-Law Appeals Committee" or "Property Standards Committee"
or "Committee" means a property standards committee established
under Section 15.6 of the Building Code Act.
4.2.6.
"Corporation" means the Corporation of the Town of Aylmer.
4.2.7.
"Chief Fire Official" means the person duly appointed as Chief Fire
Official for the Corporation of the Town of Aylmer, or their designate.
4.2.8.
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official duly
appointed by the Council of the Town of Aylmer and having jurisdiction
for the enforcement of the Building Code Act, or their designate.
4.2.9.
"Debris" means the remains of anything broken or discarded.
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4.2.10. "Derelict" means any building or structure that is vacant and has
experienced structural failure in whole or in part.
4.2.11. "Dwelling" means a building or structure, or part there of, used or
designed to be used as a residence and containing one or more
dwelling units.
4.2.12. "Dwelling Unit" means a suite operated as a housekeeping unit, used
or intended to be used by one or more persons and usually containing
cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities.
4.2.13. "Egress" means a continuous, unobstructed path of travel provided by
a doorway, hallway, corridor, lobby, exterior passageway, balcony, stair,
ramp, or other exit facility used for the escape of persons from any point
within a building, a floor area, a room, or a contained open space to a
public thoroughfare or an approved area of refuge, usually located
outside of a building.
4.2.14. "Good Repair" means that a building, structure or appurtenances
thereto shall be installed and maintained in such conditions so as to be:
(a)
Free from accident or fire hazard;
(b)
Structurally sound;
(c)
In good working order; and,
(d)
Not unsightly by reason of deterioration, damage, or
defacement.
4.2.15. "Habitable Room" means a room or enclosed floor space used, or
capable of being used for living, eating, sleeping or domestic food
preparation purposes, but excludes a bathroom, water closet
compartment, laundry, pantry, foyer, lobby, hall, passageway, corridor,
closet, stairway, basement, storage room, furnace room or other
accessory space used for service, maintenance or access within a
building.
4.2.16. "Kitchen" means a room or part of a property appropriated to preparing
and cooking food for human consumption.
4.2.17. "Municipality" means the Corporation of the Town of Aylmer.
4.2.18. "Non-habitable Room" means any room in a dwelling or dwelling unit
other than a habitable room, and includes any bathroom, toilet room,
laundry, pantry, foyer, lobby, hall, passageway, corridor, closet, stairway,
basement, storage room, furnace room or other accessory space used
for service, maintenance or access within a building.
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4.2.19. "Occupant" means any person or persons over the age of 18 years old
in possession of a property.
4.2.20. "Occupancy" means the use or intended use of a building or part
thereof for the shelter or support of persons, animals or property.
4.2.21. "Officer" means an appointed official of the Town of Aylmer, or their
designate, or any other person designated by the Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Aylmer as responsible for administering and
enforcing this By-Law and the Ontario Building Code.
4.2.22. "Order" or "Property Standards Order" means an order made under
this By-Law.
4.2.23. "Owner" includes:
(a)
An owner in fee simple;
(b)
The person for the time being who is managing and receiving
rent of the property in connection with which the word is used
whether on the person's own account, or as the agent or
trustee of any other person, or who would receive the rent if
the property were let;
(c)
A lessee or occupant of the property who, under the terms of a
lease, is required to repair and maintain the property in
accordance with the standards for the maintenance and
occupancy of the property.
4.2.24. "Person" means and includes an individual, an association, a
chartered organization, a firm, a partnership or a corporation.
4.2.25. "Pest" means any injurious or destructive insects such as termites, bed
bugs, fleas, wasps, hornets, and/or any injurious or destructive rodents
or vermin.
4.2.26. "Premises" means that portion of real property which is owned by a
specific person or entity and includes all buildings and structure
thereon.
4.2.27. "Property" means a building or structure, or part thereof, and includes
the lands and premises appurtenant thereto and all mobile homes,
mobile buildings, mobile structures, outbuildings, fences, retaining walls
and erections thereon, whether heretofore or hereafter erected, and
includes vacant property.
4.2.28. "Repair" includes the provision of such facilities, the making of
additions or alterations, or the taking of any other action that may be
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required to ensure that a property conforms with the standards
prescribed in this By-Law.
4.2.29. "Safe Condition" means a condition that does not pose or constitute
an undue or unreasonable hazard or risk to the life, limb or health of any
person on or about the property and includes structurally sound
condition.
4.2.30. "Sewage" means liquid or water borne waste:
(a)
Of industrial or commercial origin; or
(b)
Of domestic origin, including human bodily waste, toilet or
other bathroom waste, and shower, tub, culinary, sink and
laundry waste.
4.2.31. "Sewage System" means:
(a)
The Town of Aylmer's systems of storm, sanitary and
combined sewers; or
(b)
A private sewage disposal system approved by the Town of
Aylmer's Chief Building Official or other responsible authority.
4.2.32. "Standards" means the standards set out in this By-Law.
4.2.33. "Stormwater" means water that is discharged from a surface as a
result of rainfall, snowmelt, snowfall or other precipitation.
4.2.34. "Town" means the Corporation of the Town of Aylmer or the geographic
area of the municipality of the Town of Aylmer.
4.2.35. "Unsafe Condition" means a condition that poses or constitutes an
undue or unreasonable hazard or risk to the life, limb or health of any
person on or about the property and includes structurally unsound
condition.
4.2.36. "Waste" means a substance of material that is unusable or unwanted.
4.2.37. "Yard" means the land within the boundary lines of a property not
occupied by any principal building.
5.
Standards for All Properties
5.1. General Maintenance
5.1.1. No person shall occupy or use, or permit the occupancy or use of, any
property that does not conform to the standards prescribed in this By-Law.
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5.1.2. No person, being the owner or occupant of a property, shall fail to maintain
the property in conformity with the standards prescribed in this By-Law.
5.1.3. All buildings, structures, and components thereof shall be maintained in
good repair. All repairs and maintenance of a property shall be carried out
with suitable and sufficient materials and in a manner accepted as good
workmanship within the trades concerned. All new construction and repairs
shall conform to the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, and/or any
other relevant legislation, as amended from time to time, where applicable.
5.1.4. The owner of any property which does not conform to the standards of this
By-Law shall:
(a) Repair and maintain the property to conform to the standards; or,
(b) Remove or demolish the whole or offending part of any property that
is not in accordance with standards; or,
(c) Clear the site of all buildings and structures, debris and refuse, and
leave the property in a graded and levelled condition; and,
(d) Where applicable, obtain the appropriate building or demolition
permits prior to work commencing.
(e) Provide any report or studies requested by the Town to confirm
conformance or to achieve compliance.
5.2. Structural Capacity
Every part of a property shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition
so as:
(a) To be capable of sustaining its own weight and any additional load
that may be put on it through normal or permitted use;
(b) To be capable of safely accommodating all normal structural
movements without damage, decay or deterioration;
(c) To be capable of adequately performing its intended function; and,
(d) To prevent the entry of moisture that would contribute to damage,
fungus growth, decay or deterioration.
5.2.2. Where, in the opinion of an Officer, there is doubt as to the structural
integrity or condition of a building or structure or part thereof, the Officer
may order that the property in question be examined, at the owner's
expense, by a professional engineer who is qualified to perform such
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inspections and is licensed to practice in the Province of Ontario, and that
a written report be provided to the Officer for their review.
5.3. Foundations
5.3.1. Every foundation forming a part of a building or an accessory structure
shall be maintained in good repair so as to prevent:
(a) Settlement detrimental to the structural integrity and appearance of
the building;
(b) The entrance of moisture; and,
(c) The entrance of pests.
5.3.2. Every building, unless of concrete slab-on-grade design, shall be upon
either full foundation walls or piers, and all footings, foundation walls and
piers shall be of a material acceptable for construction under the
provisions of the Ontario Building Code, as amended from time to time,
and shall be sound, reasonably plumb, and adequate to carry the loads
imposed on them.
5.4. Basements, Cellars and Crawlspaces
5.4.1. All basements, cellars or crawl spaces shall be:
(a) Maintained in good repair;
(b) In a structurally sound condition so as to be capable of serving its
intended function; and,
(c) Maintained in a condition so as to prevent the entrance of moisture
and pests.
5.4.2. Basements shall have a floor of concrete, or other material deemed
acceptable under the Ontario Building Code and intended to prevent the
entrance of moisture and pests into the building.
5.5. Exterior Walls and Surfaces
5.5.1. All exterior walls and surfaces and the components thereof shall be:
(a) Maintained in good repair;
(b) In a structurally sound condition so as to be capable of safely
sustaining its own weight and any additional weight that may be put
on it through normal use; and,
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(c) Sound, plumb, and weather and pest tight, and free from loose or
unsecured objects including, but not limited to, cracked or broken
masonry, defective or deteriorated wood, metal or vinyl siding,
defective or deteriorated flashing and trim.
5.5.2. All exterior surfaces that have been previously covered with paint or other
protective or decorative materials shall be maintained in good repair and
the covering renewed when it becomes damaged or deteriorated.
5.5.3. If, during alterations or renovations, the exterior of a building is being
opened or replaced, it shall be insulated in order to minimize heat loss, air
infiltration, and moisture condensation on interior surfaces, in accordance
with the Ontario Building Code.
5.6. Interior Walls, Surfaces and Ceilings
5.6.1. All interior walls, surfaces and ceilings shall be:
(a) Maintained in good repair;
(b) In a structurally sound condition so as to be capable of safely
sustaining its own weight and any additional weight that may be put
on it through normal use;
(c) Sound, weather and pest tight, and free from holes, cracks, loose
coverings or other substantial defects; and,
(d) Of such construction so as to possess the fire-resistant properties
required by the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code.
5.7. Floors
5.7.1. Floors shall be:
(a) Maintained in good repair; and,
(b) Sound, level and free from loose, warped, protruding, broken or
rotten material that may create an unsafe condition or surface.
5.7.2. Where a floor covering has become worn or torn so that it retains dirt or
creates an unsafe condition, the floor covering shall be repaired or
replaced.
5.7.3. The floor of every bathroom, washroom, laundry room and kitchen shall be
maintained so as to be water resistant and readily cleaned.
5.8. Roofs and Roof Structures
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5.8.1. The roof of a building or accessory structure, including related equipment
contained on the roof, including but not limited to guards, eavestroughs,
gutters, chimneys, stacks, masts, and antennas, shall be:
(a) Maintained in good repair;
(b) In a safe and structurally sound condition;
(c) Maintained in a condition so as to prevent the entrance of moisture
and pests;
(d) Free from loose or unsecured objects and/or materials; and,
(e) Free from excessive or dangerous accumulations of snow, ice or
both.
5.9. Insulation
5.9.1. All buildings and structures shall comply with the insulation requirements
outlined in the Ontario Building Code, as amended from time to time, where
necessary and practical.
5.10.
Exterior Doors, Windows and Other Openings
5.10.1. Windows, doors, hatchways, and all other exterior openings, their
frames, hardware and other components shall be:
(a)
Maintained in good repair;
(b)
In a safe and operable condition; and,
(c)
Of such construction as to prevent the entrance of moisture
and pests, as well as to minimize heat loss through infiltration.
5.10.2. An suitable access opening shall be provided to every crawl space, attic
and roof space.
5.10.3. Windows capable of being opened and all exterior doors shall have
such hardware so as to be capable of being locked or otherwise
secured from inside the building.
5.10.4. Locking mechanisms on doors, windows, hatches and other openings
that are designed to be unlocked with a key or combination shall be
maintained to properly perform their intended function and shall be
repaired or replaced if damaged.
5.11. Stairs, Handrails & Guards
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5.11.1. Every interior and exterior stair and appurtenance attached thereto,
including but not limited to handrails and guards, shall be:
(a) Maintained in good repair;
(b) Maintained to be free of holes, cracks and other defects which may
constitute a possible safety hazard;
(c) Properly anchored so as to be kept in a safe and secured condition;
and,
(d) Structurally sound for the loads imposed on them through their
normal use.
5.11.2. Every interior and exterior stair and appurtenance attached thereto,
including handrails and guards, of metal construction shall be protected
from rust or similar decay by the periodic application of a protective
coating.
5.11.3. All stair treads, risers, walking surfaces and their supporting structural
members which show excessive wear or are broken, warped, loose, or
deteriorated shall be repaired or replaced.
5.11.4. Handrails and guards shall be installed on interior and exterior stairs
according to the standards prescribed in the Ontario Building Code.
5.12. Verandas, Porches, Decks, Loading Docks and Balconies
5.12.1. Every veranda, deck, porch, loading dock, balcony and appurtenance
attached thereto shall be:
(a)
Maintained in good repair;
(b)
Maintained to be free of holes, cracks and other defects which
may constitute a possible safety hazard;
(c)
Properly anchored so as to be kept in a safe and secured
condition; and,
(d)
Structurally sound for the loads imposed on them through their
normal use.
5.12.2. All walking surfaces and their supporting structural members which
show excessive wear or are broken, warped, loose, or deteriorated shall
be repaired or replaced.
5.13. Elevators & Elevating Devices
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5.13.1. Elevators and elevating devices, including but not limited to elevators,
dumb waiters, hoists, and incline lifts, shall comply with the Technical
Standards and Safety Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c.16, or its successor
legislation, and the regulations enforced by the TSSA.
5.13.2. All elevating devices shall be:
(a) Maintained in good repair; and,
(b) In a safe and operable condition.
5.14. Means of Egress
5.14.1. Every building, structure or unit shall have a safe, continuous and
unobstructed passage from the interior to an exit to the exterior of the
building at street or grade level.
5.14.2. All means of egress shall be maintained free from all obstructions or
impediments, including but not limited to rubbish and debris and
accumulations of ice or snow.
5.14.3. All means of egress shall comply with the applicable standards
prescribed in the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code.
5.15. Ventilation
5.15.1. Ventilation shall be provided to and maintained and operated in all
habitable rooms and spaces within a building so as to prevent
accumulations of heat, dust, fumes, gases, vapours and other
contaminants which may pose a safety hazard.
5.15.2. All ventilation systems, natural or mechanical, shall be maintained in
good repair.
5.15.3. Except as provided for in 5.14.4, every habitable room shall have an
opening or openings to the exterior for natural ventilation. Such
openings shall have a minimum aggregate unobstructed area as
prescribed in the Ontario Building Code and shall be located in an
exterior wall or the openable portion of a skylight.
5.15.4. An opening for natural ventilation may be omitted from a room if
mechanical ventilation is provided which is capable of changing the air
at least once per hour.
5.15.5. Except as provided for in 5.14.6, every bathroom or washroom shall be
provided with an opening or openings to the exterior for natural
ventilation. Such openings shall have a minimum aggregate
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unobstructed area as prescribed in the Ontario Building Code and shall
be located in an exterior wall or the openable portion of a skylight.
5.15.6. An opening for natural ventilation may be omitted from a bathroom or
washroom if a mechanical ventilation system has been provided.
5.15.7. Every basement, cellar, unheated crawl space and attic shall be vented
to the outside through such natural or mechanical ventilation systems
as comply with the Ontario Building Code.
5.15.8. When an exterior opening is used or required for ventilation and is not
required to be protected by a door, window, or similar closure, it shall be
designed and maintained in such a way as to prevent the entry of
moisture and pests into the building or structure.
5.16. Electrical Systems
5.16.1. The connection to the building or structure and the system of circuits
and outlets distributing the electrical supply within the building or
structure shall provide adequate capacity for the use of the building or
structure.
5.16.2.
All electrical wiring, connections, fixtures, switches, receptacles and
other appurtenances thereto shall be:
(a)
Maintained in good repair; and,
(b)
In safe and complete condition.
5.16.3. Where repairs have been ordered under this section, an Officer may
require that an owner, at their own expense, provide an Electrical Safety
Authority report confirming that all repairs have been completed in
accordance with the Electricity Act, 1998 S.O. 1998, c.15. Sched. A., its
regulations, including the Electrical Safety Code, or any of its successor
legislation, and any other applicable legislation.
5.17. Heating Systems (Including Kitchen Facilities)
5.17.1. All heating systems shall conform to the standards prescribed in the
Ontario Building Code and shall be operated and maintained in good
repair so as to be capable of heating a building or structure safely to the
required standard.
5.17.2. A space which contains a heating unit shall have a natural or
mechanical means of supplying air to the unit in such quantities as is
needed to provide adequate combustion.
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5.17.3. Except in the event of an emergency, no building or structure shall be
equipped with portable heating equipment as the primary source of
heat.
5.17.4. No portable heating equipment shall be placed near walls, curtains,
furniture or other such flammable or combustible material, nor shall a
heater be placed in such a way that it impedes the free movement of
persons within the room where it is located.
5.17.5. Solid fuel burning appliances and heating systems shall:
(a) Conform to the standards as set out in the Ontario Building Code;
(b) Be connected to approved chimneys or vents that;
(c) Be properly maintained and vented so as to prevent obstructions
and/or gases or smoke from entering the building or structure;
(d) Be installed so as not to create a fire hazard to nearby or adjacent
combustible materials and structures; and,
(e) Be provided with a properly constructed and located receptacle for
fuel storage.
5.17.6. Liquid fuel burning appliances and heating systems shall:
(a) Conform to the standards as set out in the Ontario Building Code;
(b) Be properly maintained and vented so as to prevent obstructions
and/or gases from entering the building or structure; and,
(c) Be provided with a properly constructed and located receptacle for
fuel storage.
5.17.7. All heating systems and appliances involving combustion shall be
connected to their fuel supply line and vents through rigid, sealed
connections.
5.17.8. In buildings with a common central heating system, the heating system
shall be located in a separate room having floors, walls, ceilings and
doors with a fire resistance rating of not less than one hour. The room
shall not be used for the storage of fuels or any other material, and shall
be kept clear of all debris and rubbish.
5.17.9. Appliances and equipment used for cooking shall comply with the
appropriate provincial regulations governing the type of fuel and
equipment permitted for use in the preparation of food.
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5.17.10. Any fuel burning heating equipment or appliance used in a building shall
be properly vented to the exterior of the building by means of an
approved smoke pipe, vent pipe or chimney.
5.17.11. Chimneys, vent pipes, smoke stacks, flues, ducts and other similar
equipment shall be constructed, installed and maintained so as to:
(a) Comply with the standards prescribed in the Ontario Building Code,
by the Canadian Standards Association and/or Gas Utilization
Code;
(b) Be free from obstruction;
(c) Prevent the heating of adjacent combustible materials, walls, and
structural members to unsafe temperatures; and,
(d) Prevent fire, health and other safety hazards.
5.17.12. Chimneys and flues that are no longer in use shall be either removed or
maintained in a safe condition, including being adequately capped so to
prevent the entrance of moisture and pests.
5.18.
Plumbing
5.18.1. Every plumbing system and fixture shall comply with the standards
prescribed in the Ontario Building Code and shall be:
(a) Maintained in good repair;
(b) In working order, free from leaks and defects; and,
(c) Kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
5.18.2. All piping and appurtenances attached thereto used to supply or drain
water in a plumbing system shall be protected from freezing.
5.18.3. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system in
such a way as complies with the Ontario Building Code or its successor
legislation.
5.19. Water
5.19.1. Every building intended to be occupied by persons shall be provided
with a safe and adequate supply of potable running water from the
municipal water supply.
5.19.2. Every building to which water is available under adequate pressure
through piping shall be provided with:
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(a) A supply of hot water at a temperature of not less than 43 degrees
Celsius, and not exceeding a temperature of 49 degrees Celsius,
except for use by dishwashers and laundry machines;
(b) Piping for and an adequate supply of hot and cold water to every
kitchen, toilet, bath or shower room, or laundry room plumbing
fixture; and,
(c) Piping for cold water connected to every toilet and hose bib.
5.20. Lighting
5.20.1. Adequate lighting fixtures shall be installed and maintained in
accordance with the standards prescribed in the Ontario Building Code.
5.20.2. Lighting fixtures and their related components shall be:
(a) Installed and maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition;
(b) In good repair;
(c) Be maintained in good working order to provide light in accordance
with the Ontario Building Code to ensure safe pedestrian and vehicle
passage.
5.21. Garbage Receptacles
5.21.1. Every building shall be provided with sufficient proper receptacles to
contain all garbage, ashes or waste, which accumulates on the
property, and such materials shall be placed for collection in proper
receptacles in compliance with applicable laws and not allowed to
accumulate for longer than fourteen (14) days.
5.21.2. Receptacles for garbage shall be:
(a) Made of watertight construction;
(b) Provided with a tight fitting cover, which may be removed only when
the receptacle is empty or is being actively loaded;
(c) Maintained in good repair without holes or spillage; and,
(d) Closed, or emptied, rinsed and cleaned when not in use, to prevent
the escape of offensive odour or waste.
5.21.3. Where commercial, industrial, or residential on-site garbage containers
are visible from a public street or land, or residential properties, the area
where the receptacles are stored shall be screened from view.
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5.22.
Pests
5.22.1. All buildings and accessory structures shall be kept free of garbage and
refuse, and openings and holes into a building or structure shall be
screened or sealed as appropriate to prevent the entry of pests.
5.23.
Mould
5.23.1. Any extensive accumulation of mould shall be immediately cleaned
and/or removed by the owner of the building.
5.23.2. No person shall occupy or permit the occupancy of a building or portion
thereof where an extensive accumulation of mould exists which could
pose a health hazard to any occupant or user.
5.23.3. In rental dwellings and dwelling units, the standards prescribed in the
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c.17 and all related
legislation concerning mould shall apply.
5.24. Walkways, Driveways and Parking Lots
5.24.1. Parking lots, driveways and other similar public access areas of a yard
shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and
weather conditions day or night and be free from health and other
hazards.
5.24.2. Surface conditions of walkways, driveways and parking lots shall be
installed and maintained in a safe condition with non-organic ground
cover so as to:
(a) Prevent the ponding of storm water;
(b) Not exhibit an unsightly appearance;
(c) Be kept free of garbage and waste;
(d) Be kept free of deep ruts and holes;
(e) Provide for safe passage under normal use and weather conditions,
day or night; and,
(f) Not to create a nuisance to other property.
5.24.3. Wheel stops, bollards or other approved barricades shall be installed
where parking spaces are adjacent to the property line and/or sidewalks
to protect fences, adjoining properties and the public from harm.
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5.24.4. The principal entrance of a building shall be accessed by a walkway
leading to a road allowance or another hard-surfaced area, such as a
driveway, leading to a road allowance.
5.25. Fences, Retaining Walls and Visual Barriers
5.25.1. All fences, retaining walls and visual barriers erected on a property or
separating adjoining properties shall be:
(a) Maintained in good repair and free from loose or insufficiently
secured, rotten, warped or broken materials;
(b) In a safe and structurally sound condition so as to be capable of
sustaining safely its own weight together with any load to which it
might reasonably be subject to;
(c) Free of dangerous objects; and,
(d) Reasonably plumb, unless specifically designed to be other than
vertical.
5.25.2. All fences and visual barriers shall conform to the standards and
requirements set out in the Town of Aylmer Fence By-Law.
5.25.3. The owner of a property with a building containing three or more
dwelling units, or a building used for commercial, institutional, or
industrial purposes shall install and maintain a visual barrier between
their property and any adjoining property that is not used for
commercial, institutional or industrial purposes where their property is
used for:
(a) The parking, access or egress of vehicles by tenants, employees or
customers;
(b) The operation of equipment; or
(c) The storage of goods;
5.25.4. All retaining walls shall be maintained in good repair, in a safe and
structurally sounds condition, and shall comply with the standards
prescribed in the Ontario Building Code.
5.26.
Fire & Accident Protection
5.26.1. Fire alarm systems and ancillary devices, including but not limited to
standpipe and hose systems, sprinkler systems, voice communication
systems, exit and emergency lighting and fire extinguishers, shall be
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maintained in good repair so as to be capable of performing their
intended function.
5.26.2. Fire prevention equipment is subject to the approval of the Fire
Prevention Officer after inspection by Fire Department personnel. The
Officer shall consult with the Fire Chief before issuance of an Order in
respect to such equipment.
5.26.3. The integrity of all fire separations, fire walls, and fire doors shall be
maintained in a state of good repair at all times so as to be capable of
performing their intended function.
6.
Standards for Residential Properties
6.1. Occupancy Standards
6.1.1. No portion of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be used for residential
occupancy unless:
(a) The minimum dimensions for occupancy as outlined in the Ontario
Building Code, as may be amended from time to time, are met;
(b) An adequate and safe supply of potable water is provided and
maintained at all times; and
(c) Toilet, washing and other sanitary facilities are provided and
maintained in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.
6.1.2. The maximum number of persons residing in a dwelling or dwelling unit
shall not exceed two persons per bedroom.
6.1.3. No kitchen shall be used as a bedroom, nor shall any non-habitable room.
6.1.4. No basement or portion thereof shall be used as a dwelling unit unless it
meets the following requirements:
(a) Access to each habitable room may be gained without passage
through a furnace, boiler, or storage room;
(b) Each habitable room complies with the requirements of ingress and
egress as outlined in the Ontario Building Code;
(c) Each habitable room complies with the light, ventilation and minimum
dimension requirements as outlined in the Ontario Building Code;
and,
(d) The floors and walls of the basement are constructed so as to be
impervious to the entrance of moisture and pests.
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6.2. Insulation
6.2.1. All dwellings and dwelling units shall be provided with sufficient thermal
insulation and vapour barrier to ensure the comfort of the occupants and to
prevent moisture condensing on the interior surfaces of the dwelling.
6.3. Windows and Doors
6.3.1. At least one entrance door in every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be
equipped with hardware so as to be capable of being locked from inside
and outside the dwelling.
6.3.2. A door between an attached or built-in garage or carport and a dwelling or
dwelling unit shall be tight-fitting and weather-stripped so as to provide an
effective barrier against the passage of gases and fumes into the interior
of the dwelling.
6.3.3. All windows openable to the exterior in a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be
fitted with screens to prevent the entrance of pests, and such screens shall
be maintained in good repair so as to properly perform their intended
function.
6.3.4. Every habitable room, with the exception of the kitchen or bathroom, shall
contain one or more windows or skylights that:
(a) Open directly to the exterior;
(b) Comply with the light and ventilation requirements prescribed in the
Ontario Building Code;
(c) Are glazed or fitted with an appropriate transparent material;
(d) Are provided with hardware and locking devices; and,
(e) Are maintained in good working order and good repair.
6.4. Means of Egress
6.4.1. Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall have a safe, continuous and
unobstructed passage from the interior of the building to the exterior at
street or grade level.
6.4.2. Where a building contains dwelling units located at other than grade level,
there shall be a secondary means of continuous and unobstructed egress
from such dwelling units.
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6.4.3. The passage required as egress from one dwelling unit shall not pass
through any other dwelling unit, nor through an attached or built-in garage
or other enclosed part of another dwelling unit.
6.5. Electrical Systems
6.5.1. Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be wired for electricity and shall be
connected to an approved electrical supply system.
6.5.2. An adequate supply of electrical power shall be available in all occupied
parts of every dwelling.
6.5.3. An electrical service shall comply with the Electrical Safety Code as
enforced by the Electrical Safety Authority.
6.6. Heating
6.6.1. Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall have heating equipment capable of
maintaining an acceptable temperature range as prescribed in the Ontario
Building Code and Residential Tenancies Act and their successor
legislations.
6.6.2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all heating and
mechanical systems, and their components are installed, operational, and
maintained in good working order.
6.6.3. Only heating equipment approved for use by a recognized standards and
testing authority shall be permitted in a room used or intended for
sleeping.
6.6.4. No rental dwellings or dwelling units shall be equipped with portable
heating equipment as the primary source of heat.
6.7. Toilet and Bathroom Facilities
6.7.1. Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall contain plumbing fixtures consisting
of one toilet, one sink, and one bathtub or shower.
6.7.2. All bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be located within and be accessible
from the dwelling unit.
6.7.3. All bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be fully enclosed and maintained so
as to provide privacy for the occupant.
6.7.4. No toilet or urinal shall be located within a room used for sleeping or a
room used for the preparation, cooking, storing or consumption of food.
6.8. Safety
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6.8.1. The construction between an attached or built-in garage or carport and a
dwelling unit shall provide an effective barrier to gas and exhaust fumes.
6.8.2. Every dwelling unit shall be maintained and protected so as to prevent the
passage of noxious fumes and gases from a part of the building that is not
used for human habitation into other parts of the dwelling unit.
6.9. Appliances
6.9.1. All appliances, equipment, accessories and installations provide by the
owner shall be installed and maintained in good repair so as to be used for
their intended purposes.
6.10. Additional Standards for Multi-Unit Residential Properties
6.10.1.
Garbage
(a) Every floor of a multi-unit residential building having a common
access corridor to individual dwelling units shall be equipped with a
garbage or refuse room accessible to all tenants on the floor.
(b) Every multi-unit residential building exceeding two storeys in height
shall have a garbage chute connecting the aforesaid rooms to a
common garbage room or an approved refuse container at grade.
(c) In the event that such standards are not practical, the Officer may
accept alternative methods of garbage and refuse handling provided
the resultant standard is generally equivalent to the standard herein
required.
(d) External waste containers and receptacles used for the collection
and storage of garbage before disposal shall be screened from view
and covered so that the material contained therein need not be
exposed to view or to pests.
(e) Garbage chutes, disposal and collection rooms, containers and
receptacles shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned
and sanitized as necessary so as to be clean and free from odor.
6.10.2.
Security
(a) Door which allow access to or egress from a multi-unit residential
property shall be equipped with a lock that cannot be accidentally
against entry by closing the door, complies with the standards
prescribed in the Ontario Building Code, and is maintained in good
repair so as to operate as is intended.
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(b) Exterior security locking and release systems, when provided, shall
comply with the Ontario Building Code and shall be maintained in
good repair so as to operate as intended.
7.
Standards for Non-residential Properties
7.1. Means of Egress
7.1.1. All means of egress within a non-residential property shall be maintained
free from obstructions or impediments, and shall be:
(a) Provided with clear, unobstructed, and readily visible exit signs for
every exit; and,
(b) Provided with lighting capable of illuminating the means of egress to
ensure the safe passage of persons exiting the building.
7.2. Ventilation
7.2.1. All non-residential properties shall be adequately ventilated by natural or
mechanical means and with regard to the operations carried on therein, to
ensure that persons within the property are not exposed to conditions
deleterious to their health or safety.
7.2.2. Ventilation shall be provided for every locker room, clothes drying room
and room in which plumbing fixtures are installed, either by means of
natural ventilation through openings directly to the outside air or by means
of mechanical ventilation, which ventilation will ensure a complete change
of air within the rooms at least once per hour.
7.2.3. Where a system of mechanical ventilation to exhaust noxious fumes,
gases, dust or sawdust from a building is installed, the discharge from the
system shall comply with the Ontario Building Code.
7.3. Lighting
7.3.1. All non-residential buildings shall install and maintain sufficient windows,
skylights, and lighting fixtures as necessary for the safety of all persons
attending the premises or as may be required by the Occupational Health
and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.1, or its successor legislation.
8.
Standards for Vacant or Derelict Properties
8.1. If any building is unoccupied or classified as vacant, the owner or the agent
shall protect every such building against the risk of fire, accident, or other
hazard and shall effectively prevent the entrance thereto of all unauthorized
persons.
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8.2. If the normal locking mechanisms and security measures do not prevent
entry, the owner or agent of a vacant building shall board up the building to
the satisfaction of the Officer by covering all openings through which entry
may be obtained with a weatherproof material of at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch)
thickness securely fastened to the building. Any efforts to secure the building
shall be installed on the interior so as to not be visible to the exterior.
8.3. If a building remains vacant for a period of more than ninety (90) days, the
owner or agent thereof, shall ensure that all utilities serving the building are
properly disconnected and secure the building to prevent accidental or
malicious damage to the building or adjacent property. This provision shall
not apply where such utilities are necessary for the safety or security of the
building.
8.4. The exterior of a vacant property shall be maintained in accordance with the
maintenance standards prescribed in this By-Law.
8.5. If a property becomes derelict as defined in this By-Law, the owner or their
agent shall bring the building into compliance with all structural and exterior
maintenance standards prescribed in this By-Law or such building shall be
demolished in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.
8.6. Where a building or accessory structure is demolished, the property shall be
cleared of all rubbish, waste, refuse and materials and shall be left in a
graded and levelled condition.
9.
Administration and Enforcement
9.1. Administration
9.1.1. Property Standards Officers, appointed by Council, are hereby responsible
for the administration and enforcement of this By-Law, subject to review by
the Town of Aylmer Property Standards Committee.
9.1.2. The Officer may, from time to time, designate other persons to act as their
assistant/delegate in the administration and enforcement of this By-Law.
9.2. Inspection
9.2.1. An Officer or any person acting under their instructions may, upon
producing proper identification, enter upon any property at any reasonable
time without a warrant for the purpose of inspecting the property to
determine:
(a) Whether the property conforms with the standards prescribed in the
By-Law; or
(b) Whether an Order made under this By-Law has been complied with.
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9.2.2. For the purposes of an inspection under subsection 9.2.1, an Officer may:
(a) Require the production for inspection of documents or things,
including drawings or specifications, that may be relevant to the
property or any part thereof;
(b) Inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the property or
any part thereof for the purpose of making copies or extracts;
(c) Require information from any person concerning a matter related to a
property or any part thereof;
(d) Be accompanied by a person who has special or expert knowledge in
relation to a property or any part thereof;
(e) Alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert
knowledge, make examinations or take tests, samples or
photographs necessary for the purposes of the inspection; and,
(f) Order the owner of the property to take and supply at the owner's
expense such tests and samples as are specified in the order.
9.3. Obstruction
9.3.1. No person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder of obstruct, an
Officer in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under this
By-Law.
9.4. Notice of Non-Conformity
9.4.1. The Corporation of the Town of Aylmer will, in all cases, attempt to gain
compliance through verbal notification and cooperation with the owner,
and only upon failure by the owner to comply will the formal enforcement
process apply.
9.4.2. If, after an inspection, the Officer is satisfied that, in some respect, the
property does not conform to the standards prescribed in this By-Law, the
Officer shall issue and serve or cause to be served a Notice of Non-
Conformity, hereinafter referred to as the Notice.
9.4.3. The Notice shall be served by personal service upon, or sent by prepaid
registered mail, to the owner of the property, and all shown by the records
of the Land Registry Office to have an interest therein, and may at the
same time, provide all occupants with a copy of such notice.
9.4.4. The Notice shall state:
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(a) That the property does not conform to the standards prescribed in
this By-Law;
(b) The particulars of non-conformity;
(c) The date, time and place of a hearing to be held by the Officer to
hear representations;
(d) That any person served with a Notice, or their representative is
entitled to appear at the said hearing and make such representation
and present such evidence as they so desire, and that in the event
they do not appear at the said hearing, a decision may be made by
the Officer in their absence;
(e) The address of the Officer for service;
(f) Any person affected by an Order made by the Officer, pursuant to the
Notice, has the right of appeal to the Property Standards Committee,
and stating the manner in which such an appeal may be made; and,
(g) Any other information which the Officer deems necessary.
9.5. Orders
9.5.1. After the time afforded by the Notice for making representations, the
Officer shall issue and serve or cause to be served an Order, hereinafter
referred to as the Order.
9.5.2. The Order shall be served on the Owner of the property and all persons
shown by the records of the Land Registry Office to have an interest
therein, and a copy of the Order may be posted on the property.
9.5.3. The Order shall:
(a) State the municipal address or the legal description of the property;
(b) Give reasonable particulars of the repaired to be made or state that
the site is to be cleared of all buildings, structures, debris or refuse,
and left in a clean, clear, graded and leveled condition;
(c) Indicate the timeframe for complying with the terms and conditions of
the Order;
(d) Give notice that, if such repair or clearance is not so done within the
time specified in the Order, the Corporation may carry out the repair
or clearance at the expense of the Owner;
(e) Indicate the final date for giving Notice of Appeal from the Order; and,
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(f) Be served or caused to be served by personal service, email to the
last known email address, or by prepaid registered mail to the last
known address of the person to whom notice is to be given or to that
person's agent or service.
9.5.4. The Officer may grant an extension of the time limited for compliance with
any Order given by them, pursuant to the provisions of this By-Law,
provided there is evidence of intent to comply with any such Order, or that
conditions exist which, in the opinion of the Officer, prevent immediate
compliance.
9.6. Service
9.6.1. A Notice or an Order, when sent by registered mail, shall be sent to the
last known address of the person to whom it is to be given or to that
person's agent or service.
9.6.2. If an Order is served by registered mail, the service shall be deemed to
have been made on the fifth day after the day of mailing, unless the
person to whom the notice or order is given, or that person's agent or
service establishes that, acting in good faith, through absence, accident,
illness or other unintentional cause the Order was not received until a later
date.
9.6.3. A Notice or an Order, when sent by email, shall be sent to the last known
email address of the person to whom it is sent or to that person's agent or
service.
9.6.4. If an Order is served by email, the service shall be deemed to have been
made on the day of sending unless the document was sent after 5 p.m., in
which case service shall be deemed to have been made on the following
day, or the person to whom the Order is given or that person's agent or
service establishes that, acting in good faith, through absence, accident,
illness or other unintentional cause, the notice was not received until a
later date.
9.6.5. If the Officer is unable to effect services of a Notice or an Order, they shall
place a placard containing the terms of the Notice or Order in a
conspicuous place on the property, and no person shall obstruct the
visibility of the Notice or Order, nor shall any person remove a copy of any
Notice or Order posted under this By-Law unless authorized to do so by
the Officer.
9.6.6. An Order may be registered on the property in the Land Registry Office
and, upon such registration, any person acquiring any interest in the land
subsequent to the registration of the Order shall be deemed to have been
served with the Order on the day on which the Order was served under
subsection 9.5.2 and, when the requirements of the Order have been
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satisfied, the clerk of the Municipality shall forthwith register in the Land
Registry Office a certificate that such requirements have been satisfied,
which shall operate as a discharge of the Order.
9.6.7. Following an inspection of a property, the Officer may, or on the request of
the Owner, shall issue to the Owner, a certificate of compliance, if, in their
opinion, the property is in compliance with the standards of this By-Law.
The fee for such a certificate issued at the request of the Owner shall be
$30.00
9.7. Property Standards Committee
9.7.1. The By-Law Appeals Committee shall be and is hereby appointed as the
Property Standards Committee for the purposes of this By-Law.
9.7.2. The Recording Clerk, represented by the Town Clerk or their designate,
shall keep on file the minutes and records of all applications to the
Committee and the decisions thereon, and records of all other official
business of the Committee.
9.7.3. A majority of the Committee members constitutes a quorum.
9.7.4. The Committee shall operate according to the rules and procedures
outlined in By-Law 23-25, being a By-Law to establish a By-Law Appeals
Committee in the Town of Aylmer.
9.8. Appeal of a Property Standards Order
9.8.1. An owner or occupant who has been served with an Order made under
subsection 9.5.3, and who is not satisfied with the terms or conditions of
the Order, may appeal to the Committee by sending a Notice of Appeal by
registered mail, to the Recording Clerk of the Committee within 14 days
after being served the Order. The Notice of Appeal shall be accompanied
by payment in the form of a certified cheque or a money order for the
prescribed fee as set out in the Town of Aylmer's Fees and Charges
Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
9.8.2. An Order that is not appealed within the time referred to in subsection
9.8.1 shall be deemed to be confirmed.
9.8.3. Where a Notice of Appeal is received in accordance with subsection 9.8.1,
the Committee shall hear the appeal and shall have all the powers and
functions of the Officer who made the Order, and may do any of the
following things if, in the Committee's opinion, doing so would maintain the
general intent and purpose of this By-Law and of the Official Plan:
(a) Confirm, modify or rescind the Order to demolish or repair; or,
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(b) Extend the time for complying with the Order.
9.8.4. The Committee shall send a copy of the decision of the Committee to the
owner or occupant, and any other person upon whom the Order has been
served. The Officer shall also receive notice of the decision.
9.8.5. The Municipality, an owner or occupant, or person affected by a decision
under subsection 9.8.3 may appeal to the Superior Court of Justice by
notifying the Town of Aylmer's Clerk in writing and by applying to the court
within 14 days of receiving a copy of the decision sent by the Committee.
9.8.6. On the appeal, the judge of the Superior Court of Justice shall have the
same powers and functions as the Committee.
9.8.7. An Order that is deemed to be confirmed, or that is confirmed or modified
by the Committee or a judge, shall be final and binding upon the owner
and/or occupant who shall carry out the repair or demolition within the time
and manner specified in the Order.
9.9. Power of the Municipality to Repair or Demolish
9.9.1. If an Order is not complied with in accordance with the Order as deemed
confirmed or as confirmed or modified by the Committee or a Judge, the
Town of Aylmer may cause the property to be repaired or demolished
accordingly.
9.9.2. For the purpose of this By-Law, employees or agents of the Town of
Aylmer may enter the property at any reasonable time without a warrant in
order to repair or demolish the property.
9.9.3. The Town of Aylmer, or a person acting on its behalf, is not liable to
compensate the owner, occupant or any other person by reason of
anything done by or on behalf of the Municipality in the reasonable
exercise of its powers under this By-Law.
9.9.4. Where the Town of Aylmer, its servants or agents demolishes or repairs a
property, the Municipality shall recover the expenses it incurs in doing so
through action or in like manner as municipal taxes.
9.10. Emergency Order
9.10.1. If upon inspection of a property an Officer is satisfied that there is
nonconformity with the standards prescribed in this By-Law to such
extent as to pose an immediate danger to the health or safety of any
person, the Officer may make an order in accordance with section 15.7
of the Building Code Act containing particulars of the non-conformity
and requiring remedial repairs or other work to be carried out
immediately to terminate the danger.
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9.11. Certificate of Compliance
9.11.1. Following the inspection of a property, the Officer shall issue a
certificate of compliance to the owner who requests one and who pays
the fee, as set in the Town of Aylmer's Fees & Charges By-Law, if in the
Officer's opinion the property is in compliance with the standards of this
By-Law.
9.12. Penalty for Non-Compliance
9.12.1. An owner who fails to comply with an Order that is final and binding
under this By-Law, or who fails to comply with a direction is guilty of an
offence under Section 36(1) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23,
and is liable to a penalty or penalties as set out in Section 36 of that Act.
9.12.2. Every person or corporation who contravenes any provision of this By-
Law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine or
penalty as provided for by the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990,
Chapter P.33, as amended.
10. Severance and Conflict
10.1. Where a provision of this By-Law conflicts with the provisions of another By-
Law, Act or Regulation in force within the Municipality, the provision which
establishes the higher standards to protect the health, safety and welfare of
the occupants and the general public, shall prevail.
10.2. It is hereby declared that each and every of the foregoing provisions of this
bylaw is severable and that, if any provisions of this By-Law should, for any
reason, be declared invalid by any Court, it is the intention and desire of this
Council that each and every of the then remaining provisions hereof shall
remain in full force and effect.
11. Repeal
11.1. By-Law 55-97 is hereby repealed.
12. Enactment
12.1. This By-Law shall come into full force and effect upon the final passing
thereof.
READ A First, Second, and Third Reading this 19th day of March, 2025.
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Mayor
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Clerk
Authority: Council, Resolution 275-24
Staff Report Number: CLRK 34-24
Staff Report Date: October 16, 2024
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