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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEEBING
BY-LAW NUMBER 829-2009
Being a by-law to provide for the Regulation
of burning of noxious materials in the
Municipality of Neebing.
WHEREAS Section 10 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, provides that
a municipality may pass by-laws respecting economic, social and
environmental well-being of the municipality and the health safety
and well-being of persons;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality is desirous of encouraging recycling
and reuse of items;
AND WHEREAS open burning can cause air pollution and aggravate
respiratory conditions, soil property, reduce visibility and
generally lesson the enjoyment of property;
AND FURTHER WHEREAS the Municipality is aware of the precious
condition of the environment and is cognisant of the Environment
Protection Act;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF NEEBING ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
Definitions:
"Fire Permit" as set out under the Open Air Burning By-
law being By-law Number 562-2002.
"Noxious Materials" includes tires, plastics, rubber
products,
drywall,
demolition
waste,
construction
waste, paint, animal organic waste, vegetable waste,
food waste, biomedical waste, tar, asphalt products,
battery boxes, pressure-treated wood, creosote-treated
wood, painted wood and wood containing resins and glue.
"Nuisance"
means
excessive
smoke,
smell, airborne
sparks or embers that could cause public nuisances by
creating
negative
health
effects
on
neighbouring
residents, increasing fire exposure hazards, infringing
on the enjoyment of the use of neighbouring properties
and generating false alarms.
"Officer" means the Fire Chief, any member of Neebing
Emergency Services, By-law Enforcement Officer and
Police Officers.
"Prohibited Material" shall include, but is not limited
to, materials such as automobile and truck bodies,
tires, oil, grease, paint, rags, plastics, wire,
asphalt
shingles,
rubber,
construction
materials,
insulation and flammable or combustible liquids or
accelerants.
2.
Prohibitions:
2.1 With the exception of barbecue fires (charcoal or
propane), no person may set a fire or allow a fire
to burn in the open air without first obtaining a
permit.
2.2 No person shall burn any noxious or prohibited
material as set out.
2.3 No person shall allow an open air fire to become a
nuisance to their neighbours.
2.4 Exceptions shall be site specific as authorized by
the Fire Chief
By-law Number 829-2009
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3. Penalty:
Any person/owner who contravenes any conditions of this
by-law is guilty of an offence and:
(a) upon a first conviction is subject to a minimum
fine of $250.00 and a maximum fine of $5,000.00;
(b) upon a subsequent conviction is subject to a
minimum fine of $500.00 and a maximum fine of
$5,000.00.
ENACTED AND PASSED IN COUNCIL this 12th day of August 2009, as
witnessed by the Corporate seal of the Corporation and the hands
of its proper Officers duly authorized in that behalf.
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF NEEBING
_____________________________
Mayor
______________________________
Clerk
Read for a first time this 12th day of August 2009.
Read for a second time this 12th day of August 2009.
Read for a third time and finally passed this 12th day of August
2009.