This is the exact embedded text of the captured official document.
Snapshot 9cf88fb124d0 · verified 2026-10-17 ·
original document ·
archived snapshot ·
unofficial consolidation, the official version is held by the municipal clerk.
THE CORPORATION OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ALGONQUIN
BY-LAW NO. 2023-762
BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT MINIMUM
MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR MUNICIPAL
HIGHWAYS
WHEREAS Section 44(1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, states that
municipalities shall keep all highways and bridges in a reasonable state to repair.
AND WHEREAS if a municipality defaults in complying with Section 44(1), then
such municipality shall be liable under the Negligence Act for all damages any
person sustains because of the default.
AND WHEREAS Section 44(4) provides that the Minister of Transportation may by
regulation establish minimum standards of repair for highways and roads; classes
of highways and roads; bridges; and classes of bridges.
AND WHEREAS the Township of South Algonquin desires to adopt and implement
such minimum maintenance standards being Ontario Regulation 239/02 attached as
policy PW23-01 hereto and forming part of this by-law.
AND WHEREAS all roads within the Township of South Algonquin are classified as
per the regulation and attached as Appendix "A" hereto and forming part of this by-
law.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South
Algonquin enacts as follows:
1.
THAT the standards herein, and amended from time to time, be hereby
adopted and come into effect on the final date of passing of this by-law.
2.
THAT in the South Algonquin, that Class 5 standards apply to all Class 6 roads
under the jurisdiction of the Township.
3.
THAT all operational activities of the municipal road department be directed
to provide the desired roadway services as herein described where care is
taken first to assure that the minimum standards are maintained, and
second that such services are efficiently and effectively rendered.
4.
THAT neither this corporation nor its officials make any promise or
assurance that roadway services will be in excess of the minimum standard
herein defined.
5.
THAT these standards, and definitions of terminology, be made available to
the ratepayers and users of this public municipal road system when
requested. And that where exception is taken to standards stated herein,
or interpretation of the same, such concern may be reviewed at a meeting of
the Public Works Committee for that purpose, for consideration.
6.
THAT where situations arise or applications be made which fall outside of
the scope of these standards, the Works Superintendent shall respond as
he/she may deem to be appropriate, with respect to budgetary constraint
and reasonable practice.
7.
AND THAT budgets and Council priorities shall be set on the basis of
provision of roadway services to minimum standards.
8.
That bylaw 16-512 is hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 5th DAY OF JULY, 2023.
_______________________ ____________________________
Ethel LaValley, Mayor
Bryan Martin, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 5th DAY OF JULY, 2023.
Ethel LaValley, Mayor
Bryan Martin, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
1
Township of South Algonquin Corporate Policy
DEPARTMENT:
Corporate Services
POLICY #:
PW23-01
POLICY:
Level of Service for Road Maintenance
DATE:
June /23
REV.
DATE:
COVERAGE
:
Public Works Department
PAGE #:
1 of 16
PURPOSE: ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
POLICY STATEMENT: ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
SCOPE: ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
TITLE: .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.0-
Routine and Winter Patrolling ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
TABLE: CLASSIFICATION OF HIGHWAYS ................................................................................................................ 5
1.2
Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Operations Description ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 1A: Routine Patrolling Frequency ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.0- Plowing and Sanding ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2
Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Operations Description ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Snow Plowing ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Table 2A: Snow Accumulation ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 2B: Icy Roadways ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1
Sidewalk Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 8
3.0 Road Surface Conditions ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2
Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Operations Description .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3.1
Potholes ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Table 3A: Potholes on Paved Surface of Roadway ............................................................................................................. 9
Table 3B: Potholes on Non-Paved Surface of Roadway ..................................................................................................... 9
Table 3C: Potholes on Paved or Non-Paved Surface of Shoulder ....................................................................................... 9
2
3.3.2 Shoulder Drop-off ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Table 3D: Shoulder Drop-offs ........................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3.3 Cracks .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Table 3E: Cracks ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3.4 Debris ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.5 Road Discontinuities .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Table 3F: Surface Discontinuities ..................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4.6 Line Painting ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.4.7 Dust Control ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.0- Street Lights (Luminaires) ................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2
Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.3
Operations Description .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Table 4F: Luminaires ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
5.0- Signs and Traffic Signal Systems ...................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
5.2
Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.3
Operations Description .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Table 5A: Regulatory and Warning Signs ......................................................................................................................... 13
6.0- Bridges ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.2
Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
6.3
Operations Description .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Table 6A: Bridge Deck Spalls ........................................................................................................................................... 14
7.0- Drainage systems ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.2
Operations Description .............................................................................................................................................. 15
8.0- Trees and Brush ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
8.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
9.0
Sidewalk surface discontinuities ................................................................................................................................... 16
9.1 Encroachments, area adjacent to sidewalk ...................................................................................................................... 16
9.2 Snow accumulation on sidewalks .................................................................................................................................... 16
9.3 Ice formation on sidewalks and icy sidewalks ................................................................................................................ 16
9.4 Icy sidewalks, significant weather event ......................................................................................................................... 17
3
9.5 Winter sidewalk patrol .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Schedule "A" MMS Classification of Roads.............................................................................................18
4
PURPOSE:
It is the objective of the Township of South Algonquin to provide sufficient resources to meet the level of service set out
in this policy for a low volume predominantly rural road system. The goal will be to provide a level of service that
meets the requirements of Ontario Regulation 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS) for Municipal Highways
as amended from time to time.
POLICY STATEMENT:
The Township of South Algonquin promotes safety on all roads assumed and designated by the Township of South
Algonquin. This policy was developed to help mitigate road related service, along with supporting the requirements of
Ontario Regulation 239/02, as amended by 366/18 and other associated legislation and regulations.
SCOPE:
This policy shall apply to all roads assumed and designated by the Township of South Algonquin as roads receiving
maintenance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Township of South Algonquin nor its officials or employees
shall make any promise, assurance or guarantee that the services provided by the Township of South Algonquin will be
more than the MMS.
TITLE:
This Policy shall be called the 'Level of Service for Road Maintenance Policy'.
5
1.0- Routine and Winter Patrolling
1.1 Introduction
The Township of South Algonquin Roads Department will provide a level of service for routine patrolling that meets the
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 366/18 Section 3, under the Municipal Act 2001. Road classifications are in accordance
with O. Reg. 366/18. Please refer to the table below for a description of the Classification of Highways.
TABLE: CLASSIFICATION OF HIGHWAYS
Average Annual Daily Traffic
Traffic Posted or Statutory Speed Limit
(# of motor vehicles)
(Kilometers per hour)
Column 1
Average Daily Traffic (number
of motor vehicles)
Column 2
91 - 100 km/h
speed limit
Column 3
81 - 90 km/h
speed limit
Column 4
71 - 80 km/h
speed limit
Column 5
61 - 70 km/h
speed limit
Column 6
51 - 60
km/h speed
limit
Column 7
41 - 50 km/h
speed limit
Column 8
1 - 40 km/h
speed limit
53,000 or more
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
23,000 - 52,999
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
15,000 - 22,999
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
12,000 - 14,999
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
10,000 - 11,999
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
8,000 - 9,999
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
6,000 - 7,999
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5,000 - 5,999
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4,000 - 4,999
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
3,000 - 3,999
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
2,000 - 2,999
1
2
3
3
4
5
5
1,000 - 1,999
1
3
3
3
4
5
5
500 - 999
1
3
4
4
4
5
5
200 - 499
1
3
4
4
5
5
6
50 - 199
1
3
4
5
5
6
6
0 - 49
1
3
6
6
6
6
6
There are currently no Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 highways within the Township of South Algonquin.
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
1.2 Definitions
-
"day" means a 24-hour period.
-
As soon as practicable - shall mean without undue delay, having regard to prevailing circumstances.
-
Bicycle Lane - shall mean:
-
a portion of a roadway that has been designated by pavement markings or signage for the preferential or
exclusive use of cyclists, or
-
a portion of a roadway that has been designated for the exclusive use of cyclists by signage and a
physical or marked buffer.
-
Class - shall mean the class of highway as determined in the Classification of Highways Table of the MMS.
-
GPS/AVL- shall mean global positioning system, automated vehicle locating.
-
Highway - shall include a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge,
viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the public for the passage of vehicles and includes the
6
area between the lateral property lines thereof.
-
Ice - shall mean all kinds of ice however formed.
-
Maintenance Class - shall mean a Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 road designated as such by posted speed and traffic volume
in accordance with Classification of Highways Table of the MMS.
-
MMS - shall mean Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways as
amended from time to time.
-
Operations - shall mean those activities the Public Works Department performs to improve a condition or sustain a
roadway standard. Public Works are normally defined by guidelines (not policy), with discretion of the Public Works
Superintendent to choose various methods to achieve results cost-effectively.
-
Public Works Superintendent- shall refer to a person, in the employ of, contracted by or appointed by the
Township, who is accountable for the deployment of operations that impact on the condition or roadway services.
-
Patrol person - shall mean a person who is either a dedicated winter patroller or a person whose duties include
winter patrolling.
-
Roadway - shall mean the part of the highway that is improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, but
does not include the shoulder, and, where a highway includes two or more separate roadways, the term "roadway"
refers to any one roadway separately and not to all the roadways collectively.
-
Sidewalk - shall mean the part of the highway specifically set aside or commonly understood to be for pedestrian
use, typically consisting of a paved surface but does not include crosswalks, medians, boulevards, shoulders, or any
part of the sidewalk where cleared snow has been deposited.
-
Significant Weather Event - shall mean an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose a
significant danger to users of the highways within a Township.
-
Snow Accumulation - shall mean the natural accumulation of any of the following that, alone or together, covers
more than half a lane width of roadway: 1) new fallen snow 2) windblown snow 3) slush.
-
Weather Hazard - shall mean the weather hazards determined by Environment Canada as meeting the criteria for
the issuance of an alert under its Public Weather Alerting Program.
-
Winter Event - shall mean a weather condition affecting roads such as snowfall, wind- blown snow, sleet, freezing
rain, frost, or ice, to which a winter event response is required.
-
Winter Event Response - shall mean a series of winter control activities performed in response to a winter event.
-
Winter Patrol - shall mean the field observation of weather and road conditions.
-
Winter Season - shall mean that season when the Township normally performs winter highway maintenance as
identified in this policy.
1.3 Operations Description
The Township of South Algonquin will routinely patrol highways at a frequency set out in Table 1A below.
Table 1A: Routine Patrolling Frequency
Class of Highway
Patrolling
Frequency
3
Once every 7 days
4
Once every 14 days
5
Once every 30 days
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
a) Routine Patrolling will be carried out by driving on the highway or by electronically monitoring the highway to check for
conditions described in O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18 and this level of service policy.
7
b) Routine Patrolling is not required between sunset and sunrise.
c) Winter patrol operations will replace routine patrols during the season when the Township performs winter highway
maintenance.
d) Winter patrol routes will not operate when conditions have been identified throughout the Township that will require
commencement of snowplowing or sanding operations. The patroller will then be reassigned to snowplowing roads. The winter
patrol and winter maintenance activity are an interchangeable function.
2.0- Plowing and Sanding
2.1 Introduction
The Township of South Algonquin Roads Department will provide a level of service for Road Conditions that meets the
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18, under The Municipal Act 2001. Road classifications are
in accordance with O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18. There are currently no Class 1,Class 2 or Class 3 highways within the
jurisdiction of the Township of South Algonquin. The Township of South Algonquin recognizes that severe weather conditions
may occur that could prevent the attainment of the Level of Service specified in this policy. The Roads Department must work
within the available resources and in such a manner to protect the safety of employees and the public.
2.2 Definitions
-
"Season when the Township performs winter highway maintenance" means that period from October 1 to April 30 of the
following year in accordance with O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18. The Township of South Algonquin may extend the
season to May 10 when weather conditions create a demand for additional winter maintenance.
-
"highway" means a common and public highway maintained by the Township of South Algonquin and includes any bridge,
trestle, viaduct or other structure forming part of the highway.
-
"roadway" means the part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, but does not
include the shoulder.
-
"Snow accumulation" means the natural accumulation of new fallen snow or windblown snow that covers more than
half a lane width of a roadway.
-
From May 1 to September 30, the standard is to monitor the weather, both current and forecast to occur in the next 24
hours, once per calendar day. O. Reg. 47/13, s. 3; O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
2.3 Operations Description
2.3.1 Snow Plowing
Table 2A: Snow Accumulation shown below contains the minimum maintenance standards specified in O. Reg. 239/02 as amended
by 366/18 under the Municipal Act.
Table 2A: Snow Accumulation
SNOW
Class of Highway
Depth
Time for Removal
3
8 cm
12 hours
4
8 cm
16 hours
5
10 cm
24 hours
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
8
Table 2B: Icy Roadways
ICY ROADWAYS
Class of Highway
Time for
Treatment
3
8 hours
4
12 hours
5
16 hours
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
The Township treats icy roadways in accordance with Table 2B for vehicular traffic. Maintenance for pedestrian purposes is not
performed on roadways. These requirements only apply to a Township during the season when the Township performs winter
highway maintenance.
2.2.1 Sidewalk Maintenance
2.3.2.1 The sidewalks will be cleared within 24 hours of when the snow accumulations reach a depth of 7.5 centimeters (3 inches).
2.2.1.2 Surfaces will be maintained in a snow packed condition during a storm.
2.2.1.3 Sidewalks will only be sanded when icy conditions create a hazard to pedestrians.
2.2.1.4 Sidewalks will generally be cleared and sanded in priority order. Priority will be given to school zones and then to
commercial areas.
3.0 Road Surface Conditions
3.1 Introduction
The Township of South Algonquin Roads Department will provide a level of service for Road Surface Conditions that meets
the Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 Section 6, 7, 8, 9 and 16(1) as amended by 366/18, under The Municipal Act
2001. Road classifications are in accordance with O. Reg.239/02 as amended by 366/18. There are currently no Class 1,Class 2 or
Class 3 roads within the jurisdiction of the Township of South Algonquin.
3.2 Definitions
- "day" means a 24-hour period.
- "debris" means any material or object on a roadway, that is not an integral part of the roadway or has
not been intentionally placed on the roadway by a Township, and that is reasonably likely to cause
damage to a motor vehicle or to injure a person in a motor vehicle.
- "highway" means a common and public highway maintained by the Township of South Algonquin
and includes any bridge, trestle, viaduct or other structure forming part of the highway.
- "roadway" means the part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic, but does not include the shoulder.
- "shoulder drop-off" means the vertical differential, where the paved surface of the roadway is higher
than the surface of the shoulder, between the paved surface of the roadway and the paved or non
paved surface of the shoulder.
- "surface discontinuity" means a vertical discontinuity creating a step formation at joints or cracks in the
- paved surface of the roadway, including bridge deck joints, expansion joints and approach slabs to
bridge.
9
3.3 Operations Description
3.3.1
Potholes
a) Most pothole formations occur during the freeze/thaw cycles in spring and fall. Regular maintenance including
patching and grading, is performed immediately following these cycles to prevent the formation of potholes.
b) Potholes that are identified during routine patrols will be scheduled for repair as soon as practicable to prevent further
degradation of the road surface structure and within the minimum maintenance standards detailed in sections c) and d)
below.
c) If a pothole exceeds both the surface area and depth set out in Table 3A, 3B, and 3C the Township of South Algonquin will
repair the pothole within the time set out in Table 3A, 3B, or 3C as appropriate, after becoming aware of the condition.
d) A pothole shall be deemed to be repaired if its surface area or depth is less than or equal to that set out in Table
3A, 3B, or 3C as appropriate.
Table 3A: Potholes on Paved Surface of Roadway
Class of Highway
Surface Area
Depth
Time for
Completion of
Repair
3
1000cm²
8cm
7 days
4
1000cm²
8cm
14 days
5
1000cm²
8cm
30 days
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
Table 3B: Potholes on Non-Paved Surface of Roadway
Class of Highway
Surface Area
Depth
Time for
Completion of
Repair
3
1500cm²
8cm
7 days
4
1500cm²
10cm
14 days
5
1500cm²
12cm
30 days
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
Table 3C: Potholes on Paved or Non-Paved Surface of Shoulder
Class of Highway
Surface Area
Depth
Time for
Completion of
Repair
3
1500cm²
8cm
14 days
4
1500cm²
10cm
30 days
5
1500cm²
12cm
60 days
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
10
3.3.2 Shoulder Drop-off
a) Regular shoulder grading is performed during spring and fall, when time and resources permit, to prevent the
formation of shoulder drop-off.
b) Problem areas are identified through routine patrolling and historical data. Shoulder grading is performed in these areas
at an increased frequency appropriate to the requirements of each area.
c) A shoulder drop-off condition that is identified during routine patrols will be scheduled for grading as soon as
practicable to prevent further degradation of the road surface structure and within the minimum maintenance standards
detailed in sections d) and e) below.
d) If a shoulder drop-off is deeper, for a continuous distance of 20 meters or more, than the depth set out in the table 3D, the
Township of South Algonquin will repair the shoulder drop-off within the time set out in the Table after becoming aware of the
condition.
e) A shoulder drop-off shall be deemed to be repaired if its depth is less than or equal to that set out in Table 3D.
Table 3D: Shoulder Drop-offs
Class of Highway
Depth
Time for
Completion of
Repair
3
8cm
7 days
4
8cm
14 days
5
8cm
30 days
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
3.3.3 Cracks
a) Most cracks occur during the freeze/thaw cycles in spring and fall. Regular maintenance including patching is performed
immediately following these cycles to prevent the formation of cracks.
b) Cracks that are identified during routine patrols will be scheduled for repair as soon as practicable to prevent further
degradation of the road surface structure and within the minimum maintenance standards detailed in sections c) and d)
below.
c) If a crack on the paved surface of a roadway is greater, for a continuous distance of three meters or more, than both the width and
depth set out in Table 3E the Township of South Algonquin will repair the crack within the time set out in the Table after
becoming aware of the condition.
d) A crack shall be deemed to be repaired if its width or depth is less than or equal to that set out in the Table.
Table 3E: Cracks
Class of Highway
Width
Depth
Time for
Completion of
Repair
3
5cm
5cm
60 days
4
5cm
5cm
180 days
5
5cm
5cm
180 days
3.3.4 Debris
a) If there is debris on a roadway, the Township of South Algonquin will remove the debris as soon as practicable after
becoming aware of the condition. Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
b) "Debris" means any material (except snow, slush or ice) or object on roadway.
11
-
That is not integral part of the roadway or has not been intentionally placed on the roadway by a
Township, and
-
That is reasonably likely to cause damage to a motor vehicle or to injure a person in a motor vehicle. O. Reg.
239/02, s. 9(2); O. Reg. 47/18, s.9 as amended by 366/18.
3.4.5 Road Discontinuities
a) Most road discontinuities occur during the freeze/thaw cycles in spring and fall. Most road discontinuities are
temporary conditions, caused by frost heave. Road discontinuities found during the freeze/thaw cycle will be identified
with a warning sign and monitored for potential repairs.
b) Regular maintenance including patching and grading, is performed immediately following these cycles to repair and
permanent surface discontinuities.
c) Surface discontinuities that are identified during routine patrols will be scheduled for repair as soon as practicable to prevent
further degradation of the road surface structure and within the minimum maintenance standards detailed in sections c)
below.
d) If a surface discontinuity, (other than a surface discontinuity on a bridge deck) exceeds the height set out in Table 3F,
the Township of South Algonquin will repair the surface discontinuity within the time set out in the Table after becoming
aware of the condition.
Table 3F: Surface Discontinuities
Class of Highway
Height
Time for
Completion of
Repair
3
5cm
7 days
4
5cm
21 days
5
5cm
21 days
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
3.4.6 Line Painting
a) The line painting maintenance is completed in summer to replace existing lines worn away during the winter months.
b) Line painting is completed on roads, sharp curves and steep that the Township deems necessary.
3.4.7 Dust Control
a) Dust control is a regular treatment program applied annually to gravel and dirt roads.
b) Due to the high cost of dust suppressants, the treatment is not repeated during the year so the application must be timed
to provide optimum coverage for the season. The dust suppressants are generally applied in early summer.
12
4.0- Street Lights (Luminaires)
4.1 Introduction
The Township of South Algonquin Roads Department will provide a level of service for streetlights that meets the Minimum
Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 Section 10 as amended by 366/18 under the Municipal Act 2001.
Road classifications are in accordance with O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18. There are currently no Class 1,Class 2 or Class
3 roads within the jurisdiction of the Township of South Algonquin. The standard for the frequency of inspecting all luminaires to
check to see that they are functioning is once per calendar year, with each inspection taking place not more than 16 months from
the previous inspection. O. Reg. 366/18, s.12
4.2 Definitions
-
"day" means a 24-hour period.
-
"highway" means a common and public highway maintained by the Township of South Algonquin and includes any
bridge, trestle, viaduct or other structure forming part of the highway.
-
"streetlight" means the complete lighting unit consisting of a lamp and the parts designed to distribute the light, to position or
protect the lamp and to connect the lamp to the power supply. (Regulation 239/02 as amended by 366/18 uses the term
Luminaires.)
4.3 Operations Description
a) Streetlights will be scheduled for repair when the Township becomes aware that it is not functioning.
b) Streetlights located in a high traffic area may be immediately scheduled for repair at the discretion of the Public Work
Superintendent.
c) In addition, the level of service specified in sections a) and b), streetlights will be repaired to the Minimum
Maintenance Standards O. Reg 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
Table 4F: Luminaires
Class of Highway
Time for
Completion of
Repair
3
7 days
4
21 days
5
21 days
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
5.0- Signs and Traffic Signal Systems
5.1 Introduction
The Township of South Algonquin Roads Department will provide a level of service for Signs that meets the Minimum
Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 Sections 11 and 12 as amended by 366/18 under the Municipal Act 2001.
Road classifications are in accordance with O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18. There are currently no Class 1, Class 2 or Class
3 roads within the jurisdiction of the Township of South Algonquin. The Standard for the frequency of inspecting regulatory signs
or warning signs to check to see that they meet the retro-reflectivity requirements of the Ontario Traffic Manual is once per
calendar year, with each inspection taking place not more than 16 months from the previous inspection. O. Reg. 23/10, s. 8; O.
Reg. 47/13, s. 12(1); O. Reg. 239/02, s. 13 as amended by 366/18.
13
5.2 Definitions
- "day" means a 24-hour period.
- "highway" means a common and public highway maintained by the Township of South Algonquin and includes any
bridge, trestle, viaduct or other structure forming part of the highway.
- "Regulatory sign" means a traffic sign advising drivers of action they should or must do (or not do), under a given set of
circumstances.
- "Warning sign" means a sign which indicates conditions on or adjacent to a highway or street that is actually or
potentially hazardous to traffic operations.
5.3 Operations Description
a) If any of the sign types listed below is illegible, improperly oriented or missing, the sign will be repaired or
replaced as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the condition.
-
Checkerboard
-
Curve sign with advisory speed tab
-
Do not enter.
-
1 Load Restricted Bridge
-
One Way
-
School Zone Speed Limit
-
Stop, Stop Ahead, Stop Ahead New
-
Traffic Signal Ahead, New
-
Two Way Traffic Ahead
-
Wrong Way
-
Yield, Yield Ahead, Yield Ahead New
-
Dead End Road
-
No Exit
-
Maintained Portion of Road Ends
b) Any sign that is found by the routine patrol to be illegible, improperly oriented or missing will be scheduled for
repair or replacement as soon as practicable and within the minimum maintenance standards detailed in section c)
below.
c) Any illegible, improperly oriented or missing regulatory/warning signs not found on the list above will be repaired or
replaced within the time period set out in Table 5A.
Table 5A: Regulatory and Warning Signs
Class of Highway
Time for Completion of
Repair
3
21 days
4
30 days
5
30 days
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
14
6.0- Bridges
6.1 Introduction
The Township of South Algonquin Roads Department will provide a level of service for Bridges that meets the Minimum
Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 Sections 15 and 16 as amended by 366/18 under the Municipal Act 2001. Road
classifications are in accordance with O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18. There are currently no Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3
roads within the jurisdiction of the Township of South Algonquin.
6.2 Definitions
- "Bridge deck spall" means a cavity left by one or more fragments detaching from the paved surface of the roadway or
shoulder of a bridge.
- "day" means a 24-hour period.
- "highway" means a common and public highway maintained by the Township of South Algonquin and includes any
bridge, trestle, viaduct or other structure forming part of the highway.
- "Surface discontinuity" means a vertical discontinuity creating a step formation at joints or cracks in the paved surface of the
roadway, including bridge deck joints, expansion joints and approach slabs to bridge.
6.3 Operations Description
a) Most bridge deck spalls occur during the freeze/thaw cycles in spring and fall. Regular maintenance including
patching is performed immediately following these cycles to prevent the formation of spalls.
b) Bridge deck spalls that are identified during routine patrols will be scheduled for repair as soon as practicable to
prevent further degradation of the bridge surface structure and within the minimum maintenance standards detailed in
sections c) below.
c) If a bridge deck spall exceeds both the surface area and depth set out in Table 6A below, the spall will be repaired,
within the time specified in Table A after becoming aware of the condition.
Table 6A: Bridge Deck Spalls
Class of Highway
Surface Area
Depth
Time for
Completion of
Repair
3
1,000 cm²
8 cm
7 days
4
1,000 cm²
8 cm
7 days
5
1,000 cm²
8 cm
7 days
Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18.
d) The bridge deck spall will be considered repaired if its surface area or depth is less than or equal to that set out in Table 6A.
e) If the surface discontinuity on a bridge deck exceeds 5 cm, the condition will be repaired as soon as practicable after
becoming aware of the condition.
15
7.0- Drainage systems
7.1 Introduction
The Township of South Algonquin Roads Department will provide a level of service for Drainage Systems that protects the road
infrastructure from damage due to water saturation and prevents flooding of the roadway and adjacent properties. Drainage
systems are not included in the Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18 under the Municipal Act
2001.
7.2 Operations Description
a) Collapsed or excessively corroded culverts will be replaced.
b) Culverts that have shifted in position and are no longer set to the proper grade due to frost heave or wear will be reset or
replaced depending on the condition of the culvert.
c) Culvert thawing will be performed seasonally, in accordance with the demand caused by weather conditions.
d) Regular spring run-off maintenance will include the removal of snow from high volume ditching, and the clearing of each end
of the culvert. The maintenance program is completed in order of priority, when time and weather conditions permit. A sudden
onset of the spring melt may prevent the maintenance program from proceeding.
e) Curb and gutter sections that have settled or heaved will be scheduled for repair.
f) In specific areas of historical concern, catch basins are to be cleaned when required.
g) Ditches in areas where problems are repetitive will be inspected annually and cleared as required.
h) Catch basin tops and inlets will be cleaned when required.
i) Ditches will be scheduled for clearing when problems are identified.
j) Catch basin and ditch inlet frames and grates within a highway shall be inspected for road surface continuity.
Adjustments of the frames and grates will be made as required in Table 3F Surface Discontinuities.
8.0- Trees and Brush
8.1 Introduction
The Township of South Algonquin Roads Department will provide a level of service for Trees and Brush that protects the health
and safety of the public and maintains the natural surroundings.
Trees and brush are not included in the Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 as amended by 366/18 under the
Municipal Act 2001. The Township follows the Municipal Act Section 62 (1) and 62 (2) which states:
62 (1) Entry on land, tree trimming- A Township may, at any reasonable time, enter upon land lying along any of its highways.
a) To inspect trees and conduct tests on trees; and
b) To remove decayed, damaged or dangerous trees or branches of trees if, in the opinion of the Township, the trees or branches
pose a danger to the health or safety of any person using the highway.
62 (2) Immediate Danger- An employee or agent of the Township may remove a decayed, damaged or dangerous tree or branch of
a tree immediately and without notice to the owner of the land upon which the tree is located if, in the opinion of the employee or
agent, the tree or branch poses and immediate danger to the health or safety of any person using the highway.
The Township will also adhere to Section 62.1 (1) of the Municipal Act which states that a Township may apply to a judge of the
Superior Court of Justice for an order requiring the owner of the land lying along the highway to remove or alter any vegetation,
building or object on the land that may obstruct the vision of pedestrians or drivers of vehicles on the highway, cause the drifting
or accumulation of snow or harm the highway if the Township is unable to enter into an agreement with the owner of the land to
alter or remove the vegetation, building or object from the land.
16
9.0 Sidewalk surface discontinuities
The Standard for the frequency of inspecting sidewalks to check for surface discontinuity is once per calendar year, with each
inspection taking place not more than16 months from the previous inspection. O.Reg.23/10, s.10; O.Reg.47/13, s16(1),O .Reg
239/02, s.13 as amended by 366/18.
A sidewalk that has been inspected in accordance with subsection (1) is deemed to be in a state of repair with respect to any surface
discontinuity until the next inspection in accordance with that subsection, provided that the Township does not acquire actual
knowledge of the presence of a surface discontinuity in excess of two centimeters. O. Reg. 47/13, s. 16 (2).
1. If a surface discontinuity on or within a sidewalk exceeds two centimeters, the standard is to treat the surface
discontinuity within 14 days after acquiring actual knowledge of the fact. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 14 as amended by
366/18.
2. A surface discontinuity on or within a sidewalk is deemed to be in a state of repair if it is less than or equal to two
centimeters. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 14 as amended by 366/18.
3. For the purpose of subsection (2), treating a surface discontinuity on or within a sidewalk means taking reasonable
measures to protect users of the sidewalk from the discontinuity, including making permanent or temporary repairs,
alerting users' attention to the discontinuity or preventing access to the area of discontinuity.
O. Reg. 239/02, s.14 as amended by 366/18.
9.1 Encroachments, area adjacent to sidewalk
1. The standard for the frequency of inspecting an area adjacent to a sidewalk to check for encroachments is once per calendar
year, with each inspection taking place not more than 16 months from the previous inspection. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 15 as
amended by 366/18.
2. For greater certainty, the area adjacent to a sidewalk begins at the outer edges of a sidewalk and ends at the lesser of the
limit of the highway, the back edge of a curb if there is a curb and a maximum of 45cm. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 15 as amended
by 366/18.
3. The area adjacent to a sidewalk is deemed to be in a state of repair in respect of any encroachment present unless the
encroachment is determined by a Township to be highly unusual given its character and location or to constitute a
significant hazard to pedestrians. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 15 as amended by 366/18.
4. For the purpose of subsection (4), treating an encroachment means taking reasonable measures to protect users, including
making permanent or temporary repairs, alerting users' attention to the encroachment or preventing access to the area of
the encroachment. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 15 as amended by 366/18.
9.2 Snow accumulation on sidewalks
a) To reduce the snow to a depth less than or equal to 8 centimeters within 48 hours; and
b) To provide a minimum sidewalk width of 1 meter. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 15 as amended by 366/18.
9.3 Ice formation on sidewalks and icy sidewalks
a) If ice forms on a sidewalk even though the Township meets the standard set out, the sidewalk is deemed to be in a state of
repair in respect of ice until 48 hours after the Township first becomes aware of the fact that the sidewalk is icy. O. Reg.
239/02, s.15 as amended by 366/18.
b) The standard for treating icy sidewalks after the Township becomes aware of the fact that a sidewalk is icy is to treat the icy
sidewalk within 48 hours, and an icy sidewalk is deemed to be in a state of repair for 48 hours after it has been treated.
O. Reg. 239/02, s. 15 as amended by 366/18.
c)
For the purposes of this section, treating a sidewalk means applying materials including salt, sand or any combination of salt
and sand to the sidewalk. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 15 as amended by 366/18.
17
9.4 Icy sidewalks, significant weather event
1) If a Township declares a significant weather event relating to ice, the standard for addressing ice formation or ice on
sidewalks until the declaration of the end of the significant weather event is,
a) To monitor the weather is accordance with section 3.1; and
b) If deemed practicable by the Township, to deploy resources to treat the sidewalks to prevent ice formation or improve traction,
or treat the icy sidewalks, starting from the time that the Township deems appropriate to do so. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 15 as
amended by 366/18.
9.5 Winter sidewalk patrol
1) If it is determined by the Township that the weather monitoring referred to in section 3.1 indicates that there is a substantial
probability of snow accumulation on sidewalks in excess of 8 cm, ice formation on sidewalks or icy sidewalks, the standard for
patrolling sidewalks is to patrol sidewalks that the Township selects as representative of its sidewalks at intervals deemed
necessary by the Township. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 15 as amended by 366/18.
2) Patrolling a sidewalk consists of visually observing the sidewalk, either by driving by the sidewalk on the adjacent roadway
or by driving or walking on the sidewalk or by electronically monitoring the sidewalk and may be performed by persons
responsible for patrolling roadways or sidewalks or by persons responsible for or performing roadway or sidewalk
maintenance activities. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 15 as amended by 366/18.
Page 1 of 7
MMS Classification
Schedule A
Sec. #
Name
From
To
Length
MMS
AADT
AADT
Speed
Class
Year
Limit
RD010 Airy Road
Highway 60
0.9km west of Highway 60
0.900
6
10
2021
50
RD020 Airy Road
0.9 km west of Highway 60
1.2 km west of Highway 60
0.300
6
10
2021
50
RD030 Galeairy Lake Road
Maple Drive (N)
Maple Drive (S)
0.440
6
318
2021
40
RD035 Galeairy Lake Road
Highway 60
Maple Drive (N)
0.250
6
318
2021
40
RD040 Maple Drive
Galeairy Lake Rd. N.
Galeairy Lake Rd. S.
0.850
5
300
50
RD050 Sunset Trail
Maple Drive
End
0.600
6
40
50
RD060 Birch Crescent
Maple Drive
End
0.150
6
20
50
RD070 Hemlock Crescent
Maple Drive
End
0.130
6
20
50
RD080 Galeairy Lake Crescent
Galeairy Lake Road
End
0.130
6
20
40
RD090 Fire Route-Dam
Galeairy Lake Road
End
0.050
6
5
50
RD100 Hay Creek Road (PA)
Highway 60
1.25 km South of Highway 60
1.250
5
638
2021
40
RD110 Hay Creek Road (UP)
1.25 km South of Ottawa
Street
McCrae's Mill
0.750
5
638
2021
40
RD120 Dave Bowers Road
Hay Creek Road
0.1 km west of Hay Creek
Road
0.100
6
20
50
RD130 Ottawa Street
First Avenue
Second Avenue
0.200
5
624
2021
50
RD135 Ottawa Street
Highway 60
First Avenue
0.400
5
624
2021
50
RD140 Lake Street
Third Avenue
Lakeshore Drive
0.250
6
156
50
RD145 Lake Street
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
0.300
6
156
50
RD150 Boat Launch Road
Ottawa Street
0.10 west of Ottawa Street
0.100
6
10
50
RD160 Lakeshore Avenue
Hay Creek Road
Third Street
0.600
6
30
50
Page 2 of 7
Sec. #
Name
From
To
Length
MMS
Class
AADT
AADT
Year
Speed
Limit
RD170 First Avenue
Hay Creek Road
Ottawa Street
0.200
6
156
50
RD180 Second Avenue
Hay Creek Road
Ottawa Street
0.210
6
156
50
RD190 Third Avenue
Hay Creek Road
Lakeshore Drive
0.120
6
156
50
RD200 Mill Street
First Avenue
Second Avenue
0.200
6
156
50
RD220 Paradise Road
Highway 60
1.1 km south of Highway 60
1.100
6
195
2021
50
RD230 Paradise Road
1.1 km south of Highway 60
End
1.300
6
5
2021
50
RD240 Hilltop Crescent
Highway 60
End
0.360
6
50
50
RD250 Church Hill Street
Post Street
0.06 km South of Post Street
0.060
6
93
50
RD254 Church Hill Street
0.06 South of Post Street
300m North of Highway 60
0.380
6
93
50
RD258 Church Hill Street
300m North of Highway 60
Highway 60
0.300
6
93
50
RD260 Park Street
Highway 60
Paradise Rd.
0.245
6
93
50
RD280 Post Street
Highway 60
Medical Centre Road
0.270
5
371
2021
50
RD290 Post Street
Medical Centre Road
End
0.170
6
93
50
RD300 Medical Centre Road
Post Street
End
0.170
6
186
50
RD310 Madawaska Avenue
Post Street
Madawaska Street
0.050
6
0
50
RD320 Madawaska Street
Algonquin Street
End
1.000
6
40
50
RD330 Madawaska Street
Highway 60
Madawaska Avenue
0.100
6
25
2021
50
RD335 Madawaska Street
Madawaska Avenue
Algonquin Street
0.200
5
300
50
RD340 Algonquin Street
Madawaska Street
Algonquin Cresent
0.700
6
39
2021
50
RD340 Algonquin Street
Algonquin Cresent
End
0.210
6
39
2021
50
RD350 Algonquin Crescent
Highway 60
End
0.400
6
20
50
Page 3 of 7
Sec. #
Name
From
To
Length
MMS
Class
AADT
AADT
Year
Speed
Limit
RD360 Nipissing Road
Algonquin Street
0.6 km East of Algonquin
Street
0.600
5
300
50
RD380 Nipissing Road
0.6 km East of Algonquin
Street
2.3 km East of Algonquin
Street
1.670
5
300
50
RD390 Old Highway 127
Highway 60
Highway 127
5.530
6
38
2021
80
RD400 Spectacle Lake Road
Highway 60
Dickens Township Boundary
1.380
6
62
2021
50
RD410 Aylen Lake Road
Highway 60
End
8.300
5
86
2021
60
RD420 Gaffney Road
Aylen Lake Road
Moonlight Road
0.810
6
21
80
RD424 Gaffney Road
Moonlight Bay Road
Burnt Depot Road
3.870
6
21
80
RD428 Gaffney Road
Burnt Depot Road
End
0.620
6
21
80
RD435 Burnt Depot Road
200m East of Gaffney Road
End
0.300
6
5
80
RD430 Burnt Depot Road
Gaffney Road
200m East of Gaffney Road
0.200
6
5
80
RD440 Moonlight Bay Road
Gaffney Road
End
2.200
6
5
80
RD450 Whites Road
Aylen Lake Road
End
0.700
6
5
80
RD460 North Aylen Lake Road
Aylen Lake
Chapel Lane
3.320
6
43
80
RD463 North Aylen Lake Road
Chapel Lane
Ferndale Lane
2.080
6
43
80
RD466 North Aylen Lake Road
Ferndale Lane
End
2.310
6
43
80
RD470 Pringles Road
North Aylen Lake Road
End
0.670
6
10
80
RD480 Shields Road
North Aylen Lake Road
End
0.160
6
10
80
RD490 Old Farm Road
Aylen Lake North Road
End
0.310
6
5
80
RD505 Paplinskie Road
Civic #221
End
1.100
6
39
2021
80
RD500 Paplinskie Road
Highway 60
Civic #221
1.000
6
39
80
RD510 Dunnes Road
Highway 60
End
2.100
6
10
80
Page 4 of 7
Sec. #
Name
From
To
Length
MMS
Class
AADT
AADT
Year
Speed
Limit
RD520 Dawson Street
Highway 60 West
Highway 60 East
0.800
6
101
50
RD530 Merton Street
Murchison Road
Highway 60
0.610
6
101
50
RD540 Murchison Road
Dawson Street
End
0.240
6
101
50
RD550 Holstein Street
Merton Road
End
0.500
6
50
50
RD580 Victoria Street
Highway 60
Major Lake Road
0.400
6
79
2021
50
RD590 Fire Route - Pump House
Major Lake Road
End
0.150
6
20
50
RD600 Tom and Mick Murray Park
Road
Highway 523
End
0.670
6
5
80
RD610 Major Lake Road
Highway 60
Victoria Street
0.700
5
209
2021
50
RD612 Major Lake Road
Victoria Street
4.7km North of Highway 60
4.000
4
209
2021
80
RD613 Major Lake Road
4.7km North of Highway 60
6km North of Highway 60
1.300
4
209
2021
80
RD614 Major Lake Road
6km North of Highway 60
Victoria Lake Road
2.000
4
209
2021
80
RD615 Major Lake Road
Victoria Lake Road
McCaulley Lake Road
3.100
4
209
2021
80
RD630 Victoria Lake Road
Major Lake Road
Civic #700
3.440
6
5
80
RD635 Victoria Lake Road
Civic #700
End
2.510
6
5
80
RD640 McCauley Lake Road
Major Lake Road
End
3.150
6
11
2021
80
RD660 Reids Road
Highway 523
End
0.100
6
20
80
RD670 Lyell Lake Landing Road
Highway 523
End
0.400
6
30
80
RD680 McGuey Road
Highway 127
Civic# 471
2.370
6
44
2021
80
RD685 McGuey Road
Civic #471
End
1.970
6
44
2021
80
RD690 McRae-Hay Lake Road (PA)
2.4km West of Highway 127
(Civic 510)
McRae-Hay Lake Road (UP)
2.000
6
19
2021
80
Page 5 of 7
Sec. #
Name
From
To
Length
MMS
Class
AADT
AADT
Year
Speed
Limit
RD691 McRae-Hay Lake Road (PA)
Highway 127
2.4km West of Highway 127
(Civic 510)
2.400
6
19
2021
80
RD700 McRae-Hay Lake Road (UP)
North Road
End
2.480
6
19
80
RD710 Bennett Road
McRae-Hay Lake Road
End
2.360
6
5
80
RD736 McKenzie Lake Road
South McKenzie Lake Road
Highway 127
1.560
6
45
2021
80
RD730 McKenzie Lake Road
Highway 127
Proven Line
1.580
6
45
2021
80
RD732 McKenzie Lake Road
Proven Line
North McKenzie Lake Road
2.460
6
45
2021
80
RD734 McKenzie Lake Road
North McKenzie Lake Road
South McKenzie Lake Road
3.190
6
45
2021
80
RD740 South McKenzie Lake Road
McKenzie Lake Road
End
2.600
6
5
80
RD750 North McKenzie Lake Road
McKenzie Lake Rd.
Civic #681 (Moosemeat
Archery)
3.410
6
36
80
RD752 North McKenzie Lake Road
Civic #681 (Moosemeat
Archery)
Henry Coglan Drive
2.800
6
36
80
RD755 North McKenzie Lake Road
Henry Coglan Drive
End
2.310
6
36
80
RD760 Henry Coglan Drive
North McKenzie Lake Road
End
1.900
6
5
80
RD770 Proven Line
McKenzie Lake Road
Pastwa Lake Road
1.720
6
10
80
RD780 Pastwa Lake Road
Proven Line
2.7 km East of Proven Line
2.400
6
10
80
RD785 Pastwa Lake Road
2.7 km East of Proven Line
End
3.080
6
5
80
RD790 Kuiack Road
Pastwa Lake Road
End
0.500
6
1
80
RD791 Kenny Road
Paradise
End
0.200
6
25
50
122.085
Page 6 of 7
Winter Road Closures
Airy Ward:
Road Name
Particulars
Lakeshore Drive
From Change Room to Third Avenue
Boat Launch Road - Galeairy Lake
Entire length
Dickens Ward:
Road Name
Particulars
Burnt Depot Road
From 0.25 km to end of road
Shields Road
Entire length
Old Farm Road
Entire length
Murchison/Lyell Wards:
Road Name
Particulars
Dunnes Road
From183 Dunnes Rd. to end
Lyell Lake Landing Road
Top of the hill to the boat launch
Tom & Mick Murray Park
Boat Launch turn to Tom & Mick Murray
Park
Page 7 of 7
Sabine Ward:
Road Name
Particulars
Pastwa Lake Road
From 435 Pastwa Lake Road end of road
Kuiack Road
Entire length
Hay Lake Boat Launch Road
Entire length