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BY-LAW No. 2026-033
OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
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A by-law to regulate and prohibit long grass and nuisance weeds on
private land and adjoining boulevards, and to provide for inspection,
enforcement, remedial action and cost recovery.
WHEREAS Section 8(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001,
c. 25 (the <Municipal
Act, 2001") provides that the powers of a municipality under the Act or any other Act
shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to
enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance
the municipality9s ability to respond to municipal issues:
AND WHEREAS Section 11(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , authorizes a lower-tier
municipality
to pass by-laws
for,
inter alia, the health, safety and well-being
of
persons, and the protection of persons and property;
AND WHEREAS Section 128(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes a municipality
to prohibit and regulate with respect to public nuisances, including matters that, in the
opinion of Council, are or could become or cause public nuisances;
AND WHEREAS
Section
436(1)
of the
Municipal Act,
2001,
provides
that
a
municipality has the power to pass by-laws providing that the municipality may enter
on land
at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to
determine compliance with a by-law passed under the Act or an order made under
the Act or a by-law;
AND WHEREAS Section 444(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes that where a
municipality is satisfied that a contravention of a by-law of the municipality passed
under the Act has occurred, the municipality may make an order requiring a person
who contravened
a by-law,
or who caused or permitted the contravention, or the
owner or occupier of the land on which the contravention occurred, to discontinue the
contravening activity;
AND WHEREAS Section 445(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes that where a
municipality is satisfied that a contravention of a by-law of the municipality passed
under the Act has occurred, the municipality may make an order requiring the person
who contravened the by-law, or who caused or permitted the contravention, or the
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owner or occupier of the land on which the contravention occurred, to do work to
correct the contravention;
AND WHEREAS Section 446 of the Municipal Act, 2001, provides that where a
municipality has the authority to direct or require a person to do a matter or thing, the
municipality may also provide that the matter shall be done at the person9s expense
and that the municipality may recover the costs of doing a matter or thing from the
person by action or by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same
manner as property taxes;
AND WHEREAS nuisance weeds may cause allergic reactions
or other health
problems for individuals, may disrupt ecological systems, and negatively impact the
health, safety, and well-being of the inhabitants of the Town, as well as the natural
environment;
AND WHEREAS long grass and nuisance weeds may pose safety and fire risks,
impair visual sightlines, create habitats for mosquitoes, rodents, and other insects or
animals, and contribute to neighbourhood blight;
AND WHEREAS Council deems long grass and nuisance weeds to be
a public
nuisance;
NOW THEREFORE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
COLLINGWOOD ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
Short Title
1.1.
This by-law may be cited as the <Long Grass and Nuisance Weeds By-law=.
2.
Definitions
2.1.
In this by-law:
<Agricultural
Operation=
means
an
agricultural,
aquacultural,
horticultural
or
silvicultural operation that is carried on in the expectation of gain or reward:
<Boulevard= means the portion of a municipal highway right-of-way that is not used
for vehicular travel, and that lies between the travelled portion of the roadway and the
adjoining property line, including any front, side, or rear boulevard contiguous with the
Land;
<Council= means the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Collingwood:
<Destroy= means pulling or otherwise removing the plants from the soil, cutting the
roots or stalks of the plants before the seeds have developed sufficiently to ripen after
the cutting, plowing or cultivating the soil in which the plants are growing, or treating
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with a herbicide that causes the plants to be destroyed or prevents the growth of the
plants or the ripening of their seeds;
<Director= means the Director of Legislative Services for the Town, or any Person
designated by the Director to perform the duties of the Director under this by-law, and
includes the Manager when so designated:
<Garden= means a
clearly defined and intentionally planted area that
is actively
maintained
in
a manner that controls Nuisance Weeds and
limits encroachment
beyond the defined area,
is distinguishable from unmanaged vegetation through
visible design, borders, or delineation, and may include ornamental grasses, flowering
plants,
shrubs,
vegetables,
herbs,
or
native species
intentionally
cultivated
for
aesthetic or ecological purposes;
<Grass= means turfgrass customarily used
to form
a
lawn, whether planted
or
naturally
occurring,
and
does
not
include
ornamental
grasses
or
vegetation
intentionally planted or maintained as part of
a Garden or Naturalized Area;
<Ground Cover= means low-growing, non-woody vegetation, other than Grass, that
covers or is growing upon the surface of the ground, whether planted or naturally
occurring, including clover and other similar broadleaf plants, but does not include
vegetation intentionally planted or maintained as part of
a Garden or Naturalized Area;
<Land= means any parcel of land, or any part thereof, including all private property,
premises, grounds, yards, and vacant lots, whether occupied or unoccupied;
<Manager= means the Manager of the By-law Services Division for the Town, or their
designate;
<Municipal Act, 2001= means the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25;
<Natural Growth Area= means Land, or any portion of Land, that:
(a)
is identified as environmental protection under the Town's Zoning By-law, or
any amendments thereto;
(b)
consists of or contains environmental features that are protected, regulated, or
constrained
by applicable
law,
including
lands susceptible
to flooding
or
erosion;
(c)
is comprised of steep slopes, ponds, wetlands, or other natural or ecological
features that make the establishment
or maintenance
of
a
lawn,
or the
maintenance
of vegetation
in
that
area,
unreasonable,
impracticable,
or
unsafe; or
(d)
is comprised
of natural environment Land
that
is owned, managed,
or
preserved
by
a
federal
or
provincial
government
authority,
agency,
or
department,
or by the County of Simcoe or the Town,
for the protection,
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operation, or preservation of stormwater management infrastructure, wildlife
habitat, watercourses, wetlands, or forestry areas;
<Naturalized Area= means an area of Land that is intentionally designed, established,
or ecologically managed,
for the purpose
of supporting biodiversity or pollinator
habitat, through the use or retention of predominantly native or pollinator-supportive
vegetation,
and
that
is
reasonably distinguishable from unmanaged
vegetation
through the presence of defined boundaries, edges, buffers, signage, or other visible
indicators of intentional maintenance, and that is maintained so as to be free from
Nuisance Weeds;
<Nuisance Weed= means any plant species listed in Schedule <A= to this by-law, as
amended from time to time;
<Officer= means a
police officer,
a municipal law enforcement officer, the Director, or
any other Person appointed by by-law to enforce this by-law;
<Owner= includes:
(a)
the registered owner of the Land;
(b)
a Person who manages or receives rent from the Land, whether for their own
account or as agent or trustee of another Person, or who would receive the
rent if the Land were let:
(c)
a lessee or tenant of the Land under a lease:
(d)
amortgagee in possession of the Land: and
(¬)
an occupant who has care and control of the Land;
<Person= includes an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership,
trust, corporation, and an individual acting
in the capacity of a trustee, executor,
administrator, or other legal representative;
<Town= means the Corporation of the Town of Collingwood, or the Land within the
geographic limits of the Corporation of the Town
of Collingwood, as the context
requires.
3.
Purpose
3.1
The purpose of this by-law is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the
inhabitants of the Town; to prevent public nuisances and conditions of visual
blight arising from unmanaged Grass and Ground Cover; to establish clear,
objective, and consistent vegetation maintenance standards on private Land
and adjoining Boulevards set at a minimal reasonable standard: and to allow
for
environmentally
responsible
landscaping,
gardens,
and_
intentional
naturalization.
4.
Interpretation
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4.1
4.2
4.3
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
Unless the context requires otherwise, words in the singular include the plural,
words in the plural include the singular, and words importing gender include all
genders.
Where a position identified
in this by-law no longer exists,
or
its title has
changed, the powers and duties assigned to that position may be exercised by
the Person who has assumed or been assigned the responsibilities of the
former position until Council adopts an amending by-law.
A reference
to any Act,
regulation,
or by-law
is
a reference
to that Act,
regulation, or by-law, as amended or re-enacted from time to time.
Applicability and Scope
Unless otherwise indicated in this by-law, sections 7.1 and 7.2 apply to all Land
within the Town from June 1 to November 15, inclusive, in each calendar year.
All other provisions of this by-law apply from May 1 to November 15, inclusive,
in each calendar year, except that sections 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 apply at all times.
Where a
provision of this by-law conflicts with a provision of any other Town
by-law respecting vegetation maintenance standards, the provisions of this by-
law shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.
Where Grass or Ground Cover exceeds the maximum height permitted under
this by-law on any portion of the Land, that portion shall be deemed to be in
non-compliance, unless that portion forms part of
a Garden, Naturalized Area,
or is otherwise exempt under section 9 of this by-law.
Nothing
in this by-law authorizes the use
of herbicides
in
a manner that
contravenes any law in force in Ontario or Canada, nor does it limit or remove
any obligations under the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. W.5, including the
duty to Destroy noxious weeds where required.
For greater certainty, sections 7.1 and 7.2 regulate the height of Grass and
Ground Cover only and do not regulate the height, appearance, or composition
of Gardens, Naturalized Areas, or other intentional landscaping. Sections 8.1
and
8.2
apply
to vegetation
of any
type,
including
within
a Garden
or
Naturalized Area,
but only
to
the
extent necessary
to address
sightline
obstructions or encroachments that interfere with the safe and unobstructed
use of highways, sidewalks, and Boulevards.
Nothing in this by-law authorizes any Person to place, install, alter, excavate,
landscape, or otherwise undertake works on a Boulevard or other municipal
property, or to injure or remove vegetation on municipal property, except as
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7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
8.1
expressly permitted
by the Town. Any permit, approval,
or authorization
required under another Town by-law, policy, or program remains required.
Administration and Enforcement
The Director is delegated the authority to administer this by-law.
This by-law shall be enforced by an Officer.
General
Every Owner of Land shall cut and maintain all Grass and Ground Cover on
their Land to a height not exceeding twenty (20) centimetres, except where
exempt under section 9 of this by-law.
Every Owner of Land shall, at their expense, cut and maintain all Grass and
Ground Cover on any Boulevard contiguous with their Land to a height not
exceeding twenty (20) centimetres, except where exempt under section 9 of
this by-law.
Every Owner of Land shall Destroy and remove all Nuisance Weeds, including
any Nuisance Weed seeds, on their Land, in accordance with this by-law.
Every Owner of Land shall ensure that any Garden or Naturalized Area on their
Land
is kept free from Nuisance Weeds and
is maintained so as to include
visible indicators of intentional planting or management, which may include
defined edges, borders, buffers, mown strips, mulch, stone, fencing, or other
visible delineation.
Every Owner of Land shall maintain any vegetation located on a Boulevard
contiguous with their Land, to the extent that the Owner is lawfully permitted to
do so, so that it:
(a)
is free from Nuisance Weeds; and,
(b)
complies with sections 8.1 and 8.2 respecting sightline obstructions and
encroachments that interfere with the safe and unobstructed use of a
sidewalk, walkway, Boulevard, or highway.
For greater certainty, an Owner
is not responsible for pruning, treating,
or
removing any Town-owned trees or other vegetation owned by the Town.
Every Owner of Land who
is served with an Order under this by-law shall
comply with the terms of the Order within the time specified in the Order.
Prohibitions
No Owner shall permit any vegetation on their Land or on any Boulevard
contiguous with their Land, including within a Garden or Naturalized Area, to
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8.2
8.3
9.1
9.2
obstruct sightlines
in
a manner that interferes with the safe movement of
vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians at intersections, driveways, or other locations
where visibility is required for traffic safety. For greater certainty, an Owner's
obligations under this section do not apply to Town-owned trees or other
vegetation owned by the Town.
No Owner shall permit any vegetation on their Land or on any Boulevard
contiguous with their Land, including within a Garden or Naturalized Area, to
encroach upon or interfere with the safe and unobstructed use of a sidewalk,
walkway, or highway by vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians. For greater certainty,
an Owner's obligations under this section do not apply to Town-owned trees
or other vegetation owned by the Town.
No Person shall prune, injure, or remove any tree, shrub, or other woody plant
owned by the Town and located on any Boulevard or other Town property,
except with the prior written authorization of the Town.
Exemptions and Exceptions
Sections 7.1 and 7.2 apply to all Land in the Town, except for:
(a)
Rural Land, or any portion thereof, that is not reasonably intended or
ordinarily maintained as a lawn;
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(b)
Land,
or any portion thereof, that meets the definition
of a Natural
Growth Area;
(c)
Land, or any portion thereof, that meets the definition of a Naturalized
Area;
(d)
Land, or any portion thereof, that meets the definition of
a Garden:
(e)
Land,
or
any
portion
thereof,
that
is
actively
participating
in
a
Town-approved or Town-sanctioned initiative or program intended to
promote
naturalization,
pollination,
habitat
creation,
or
ecological
rejuvenation;
(f)
Land, or any portion thereof, that is owned or occupied by the Town and
is intentionally designated or intended to remain in its existing or natural
condition
for
ecological,
environmental,
stormwater
management,
biodiversity, naturalization, or carbon-reduction purposes; or
(g)
Land,
or any portion thereof, that
is being used for an Agricultural
Operation.
For greater certainty, Land may be considered intentionally designated
or
intended for the purposes described
in clause 9.1(f) where the Town has
identified the Land, or any portion thereof, through signage, mapping, a Council
resolution, adopted policies, or other municipal records, as being intended to
remain in its existing or natural condition for one or more of those purposes.
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9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
Despite section 7.2, an Owner of Land is not required to cut or maintain Grass
or Ground Cover on a Boulevard contiguous with their Land where:
(a)
the Town has assumed maintenance responsibility for that Boulevard
through an adopted service level, written notice, contract, work order,
or other municipal program or record; or
(b)
the
Owner
cannot
maintain
the
Boulevard
due
to
physical
or
environmental
constraints
such
as
steep
grades,
retaining
walls,
fencing, drainage features, ditches, or similar conditions, as determined
by the Director.
Despite sections 7.2 and 7.5, an Owner of Land
is not required to cut or
maintain vegetation on a Boulevard contiguous with their Land where the Land
contiguous to that Boulevard on the opposite side is vacant, unoccupied, or
undeveloped.
For
greater
certainty,
this
exemption
does
not
limit
the
application of sections 8.1 and 8.2, which continue to apply only in respect of
vegetation that the Owner is otherwise responsible for under this by-law.
An Owner claiming an exemption for
a Garden or Naturalized Area shall, upon
request,
provide
reasonable
evidence
demonstrating
that
the
area
is
intentionally established and maintained and meets the applicable definition
and conditions for the claimed exemption.
.
Where,
during
an
inspection,
vegetation
on
the
Land
does
not
clearly
demonstrate that it qualifies as
a Garden, Naturalized Area, or other exemption
under this By-law,
an Officer may treat the area as non-exempt for the
purposes of compliance and enforcement unless and until the Owner provides
reasonable evidence establishing that the area qualifies for an exemption.
A court or tribunal may, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, infer from
the observable condition
of vegetation
on the
Land,
including
its
height,
density,
species composition,
and
the absence
of visible
delineation
or
indicators of maintenance, that the vegetation
is not a Garden, Naturalized
Area, or other exempt area under this by-law. For greater certainty, no special
or expert knowledge
is required
for
a court
or tribunal
to make such an
inference.
The Town may establish a voluntary registration process for Owners who wish
to identify their Land, or a portion thereof, as a Garden or Naturalized Area for
the purposes of this by-law. Where an Owner has registered
a Garden or
Naturalized Area with the Town, such registration may be considered as
reasonable evidence for the purposes of sections 9.5 and 9.6, provided the
area
continues
to
meet
the
applicable
definition
and
is
maintained
in
accordance with this by-law. Registration does not constitute approval, does
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10.
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
not create an exemption from this by-law, and does not limit the application of
sections 7.3, 7.4, 8.1, or 8.2.
Orders and Remedial Action
Where an Officer determines that any portion of the Land, or any Boulevard
contiguous with the Land, is in non-compliance with this by-law and does not
fall within an exemption or exception under this by-law, the Officer may issue
an
Order
requiring
the
Owner
to
bring
the
non-compliant
portion
into
compliance within the time specified in the Order.
An Order may be served personally, by courier, by posting
a copy on the
property, by sending
it by regular or registered mail to the Owner9s last known
address on the tax roll, by email to an email address provided by the Owner to
the Town for the purpose of receiving notices, or by any combination of these
methods.
Service of an Order is deemed to have occurred:
(a)
on the date of personal service or posting;
(b)
on the date of email transmission, unless a delivery failure notice
is
received; or,
.
(c)
on the fifth (5th) day after the day of mailing, in the case of service by
regular mail, registered mail, or courier.
Where there is evidence that the Person in possession of the Land is not the
registered Owner, the Order shall be served on both the registered Owner and
the Person in possession of the Land.
If an Order is not complied with within the time specified in the Order, the Town,
or its contractor, may enter upon the Land at any reasonable time, without
further notice, for the purpose of carrying out the work required by the Order,
including cutting, removing, or otherwise remediating Grass, Ground Cover, or
Nuisance Weeds and Nuisance Weed seeds, and trimming or removing other
vegetation only to the extent necessary to address the specific contravention
and
bring
the
Land,
or any Boulevard
contiguous
with
the
Land,
into
compliance with this by-law.
All costs incurred by the Town in enforcing this by-law, or in carrying out any
work required under section 10.5, including the costs of cutting, removing,
trimming, or otherwise remediating vegetation to the extent permitted by this
by-law, are costs owed to the Town by the Owner of the Land.
All costs owed to the Town are due and payable within thirty (30) days of the
billing date shown on the invoice. Any amount remaining unpaid after thirty (30)
days may be added to the tax roll of the property and collected in the same
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10.8
10.9
10.10
11.
11.1
11.2
11.3
manner as property taxes, and may also be subject to interest at a rate of
1.25% per month (15% per annum), applied monthly thereafter.
An Order issued under this by-law may apply
for the remainder
of the
enforcement season set out in section 5.1, unless otherwise specified in the
Order.
Where an Order remains in effect and the Owner fails to maintain compliance
during the remainder of the enforcement season, the Town may take further
enforcement action,
including commencing
a prosecution,
issuing penalty
notices where authorized under this by-law, and undertaking remedial work
under this section, without the need to issue an additional Order for the same
non-compliance.
Where vegetation located on
a Boulevard contiguous with the Land
is not
maintained
in
accordance
with
this
by-law
and,
as
a
result,
creates
a
contravention
of section
8.1
or 8.2, the Town may trim,
cut, remove,
or
otherwise remediate such vegetation and, where necessary as a result of the
remedial work, may reinstate the affected portion of the Boulevard to turfgrass,
topsoil, or another standard municipal treatment, as determined by the Town.
All costs associated with removal and reinstatement are costs owed to the
Town by the Owner and may be recovered in accordance with sections 10.6
and 10.7.
Entry and Inspection
An Officer may enter onto Land at any reasonable time for the purpose of
conducting an inspection to determine whether:
(a)
this by-law is being complied with; or,
(b)
a direction
or Order made under the Municipal Act, 2001,
is being
complied with.
For the purposes of an inspection under this by-law, an Officer may:
(a)
require the production of documents or things relevant to the inspection:
(b)
inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection for
the purpose of making copies or extracts;
(c)
require information from any Person concerning a matter related to the
inspection; and
(d)
alone or with a Person possessing special or expert knowledge, make
examinations or take tests, samples, or photographs necessary for the
purposes of the inspection.
Where samples are taken, one part shall be provided, upon request, to the
Person from whom the sample is taken.
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11.4
12.
12.1
12.2
12.3
13.
13.1
13.2
Despite section 11.1, no Officer shall enter a room or place actually being used
as a dwelling without the consent of the occupier or under the authority of a
warrant issued under section 438 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Obstruction
No Person shall obstruct or attempt to obstruct an Officer or any other Person
exercising a power or performing a duty under this by-law or the Municipal Act,
2007.
Without limiting section 12.1, <obstruct= includes:
(a)
hindering or misleading any Officer or any Person assisting an Officer;
(b)
knowingly providing false information or making a false claim or false
statement;
(c)
preventing, barring, delaying, or attempting to prevent, bar, or delay
entry or inspection by an Officer or any Person acting under the Officer's
direction;
(d)
preventing, barring, delaying, or attempting to prevent, bar, or delay any
Person, including an Officer, from carrying out their duties or exercising
their powers under this by-law, including the removal of documents or
things relevant to the inspection, or the taking of tests, samples, or
photographs necessary for the purposes of the inspection;
(e)
preventing, barring, delaying, or attempting to prevent, bar, or delay any
Person, including an Officer, from exercising authority pursuant to a
warrant issued under section 438 of the Municipal Act, 2001;
and,
(f)
failing
to
provide,
upon
request
by
an
Officer,
any
information,
documents, or things relevant to an inspection.
Every Person alleged to have contravened this by-law shall, upon request,
provide their correct name and address to an Officer.
A Person who refuses or
fails to identify themselves
is deemed to have obstructed the Officer in the
execution of their duties, contrary to section 12.1.
Enforcement and Penalty Provisions
Every Person who contravenes any provision of this by-law
is guilty of an
offence and, upon conviction,
is liable to
a fine as provided for under the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33.
Each day on which a Person contravenes any provision of this by-law shall be
deemed to constitute a separate offence under this by-law as provided for in
section 429(2) of the Municipal Act, 2007.
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13.3
13.4
14.
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
15.
15.1
16.
16.1
17.
Upon conviction, any penalty imposed under this by-law may be collected
under the authority of and
in accordance with the Provincial Offences Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33.
If
a Person is convicted of an offence under this by-law, the court that enters
the conviction, and any court of competent jurisdiction, may, in addition to any
other remedy and
any
penalty imposed, make
an
order
prohibiting
the
continuation or repetition of the offence.
Administrative Monetary Penalties
The Town9s Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law 2025-003 applies to this
by-law.
Every Person who contravenes
a provision
of this by-law
is
liable, upon
issuance of a penalty notice
in accordance with the Town9s Administrative
Monetary
Penalty
By-law 2025-003,
to
pay
to
the Town
the
applicable
administrative penalty established under that by-law.
A Person who
is issued
a penalty notice under the Town9s Administrative
Monetary Penalty By-law 2025-003 shall not be charged with an offence under
the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, for the same contravention.
The issuance of an Order under this by-law does not prevent the Town from
issuing a penalty notice for the same contravention, provided that no charge is
laid under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. P.33 for that same
contravention.
The administrative penalty amounts applicable to contraventions of this by-law
are as set out in Schedule 8B9 of the Town9s Administrative Monetary Penalty
By-law 2025-003.
Severability
If
a court of competent jurisdiction declares any section or part of this by-law
to be invalid or of no force and effect,
it is the intention of Council that such
section or part shall be deemed severed from this by-law, and the remainder
of this by-law shall continue in full force and effect, unless the court makes an
order to the contrary.
Schedule(s)
The Schedule(s) attached to this by-law form part of this by-law and shall have
the same force and effect as if they were set out in the body of the by-law.
Repeal
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17.1
By-law 03-18 is hereby repealed.
17.2
Any resolutions of Council that are inconsistent with the provisions of this by-
law are hereby repealed or are deemed to no longer be in effect.
18.
Effective Date
18.1
This by-law shall come into full force and effect on the 4'* day of May, 2026
ENACTED AND PASSED this 4th day of May, 2026.
Sp
Mayor
7).
/
Clerk
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Schedule 8A9
Nuisance Weeds
Item | Common Name
Scientific Name
1.
Hogweed, giant
Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier
2.
Poison-hemlock
Conium maculatum L.
3.
Parsnip, wild
Pastinaca sativa L.
4.
Poison-ivy
Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze
5.
Ragweed spp.
Ambrosia spp.
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