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Chapter 731
October 18, 2012
Property Maintenance
Chapter 0731 Garbage - Recyclables Collection
Chapter Index
Article 1 - Short Title
731.1.1
Citation
Article 2 - Interpretation
731.2.1
Bag tag - defined
731.2.2
Bulk items - defined
731.2.3
Bulk item collection - defined
731.2.4
Business establishment - defined
731.2.5
City - defined
731.2.6
Community pile - defined
731.2.7
Construction debris - defined
731.2.8
Council - defined
731.2.9
Engineer - defined
731.2.10
Fall leaves - defined
731.2.11
Garbage - defined
731.2.12
Garbage container - defined
731.2.13
Hazardous materials - defined
731.2.14
Household electronics
731.2.15
Law enforcement officer - defined
731.2.16
Major appliances and large household furnishings - defined
731.2.17
Mechanical lift garbage container - defined
731.2.18
Municipality - defined
731.2.19
Non-collectable waste - defined
731.2.20
Owner - defined
731.2.21
Recyclables - defined
731.2.22
Recycling container - defined
731.2.23
Recycling depot - defined
731.2.24
Recycling storage cart - defined
731.2.25
Waste - defined
731.2.26
Yard material - defined
731.2.27
Yard material collection - defined
731.2.28
Yard material depot - defined
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Article 3 - General Provisions
731.3.1
Application - all owners - business establishments
731.3.2
Holiday pickup - direction of Engineer
731.3.3
Collection - separation of waste - required
731.3.4
Boulevard - maintaining free of municipal waste
731.3.5
Owners - supply garbage -recyclables instructions
Article 4 - Collection Of Garbage And Recyclables
731.4.1
Prohibition
731.4.2
Weekly pickup - as published - non-recyclables
731.4.3
Bi-weekly pickup - as published - recyclables
731.4.4
Garbage - placed in proper container
731.4.4.1
Recyclables - placed in proper container
731.4.5
Mechanical lift garbage container - prohibition
731.4.6
Garbage - sharp objects
731.4.7
Garbage separate - recyclables - other - set out
731.4.8
Recyclables - separate
731.4.9
Recyclables - fibres
731.4.10
Recyclables - containers
731.4.11
Recyclables - corrugated cardboard - bundled - size
731.4.12
Recycling container - use
731.4.13
Recyclables - no bags
731.4.14
Recyclables - clean
731.4.15
Recycling storage cart - use
731.4.16
Community pile - location
731.4.17
Community pile - clean
731.4.18
Container - location - type - multiple residential
731.4.19
Garbage storage structures - requirements
731.4.20
Collections - non-collectable waste - prohibited
731.4.21
Waste - recyclables generated in municipality - only
731.4.22
Waste/recyclables - set out - from property generated
Article 5 - Collection - Procedure
731.5.1
Waste/recyclables - set out for collection - location
731.5.2
Garbage - bag tag affixed
731.5.3
Bag tag - not to modify or replicate
731.5.4
Recyclables - garbage - placement
731.5.5
Garbage - recyclables not separated - may be refused
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731.5.6
Recyclable material - no removal except by City
731.5.7
Deadline for deposit - garbage and recyclables
731.5.8
Bulk item collection - prohibition
731.5.9
Deadline for deposit - bulk item collection
731.5.10
Waste/recyclables - not removed - owner responsibility
731.5.11
Salvage - interference with waste
731.5.12
Bulk item collection - maximum per household
731.5.13
Bulk item collection
731.5.14
Yard material collection - special times - requirements
Article 6 - Drop-Off Depot
731.6.1
Yard material depot
731.6.2
Yard material depot - prohibition
731.6.3
Yard material - restriction
731.6.4
Recycling depot
731.6.5
Recycling depot - prohibition
731.6.6
Used oil depot
731.6.7
Used oil - empty container
731.6.8
Used oil - material restrictions
731.6.9
Household hazardous waste days - designated
731.6.10
Major appliances - collection - designated
731.6.11
Freon removal - owner responsibility
731.6.12
Household electronics - designated
Article 7 - Enforcement
731.7.1
Fine - for contravention
731.7.2
Separate offence - daily
Article 8 - Severability
731.8.1
Validity
Article 9 - Enactment
731.9.1
Effective date
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25 provides in Part II and Part III that
a lower tier municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters to waste
management.
Article 1 - Short Title
731.1.1
Citation
This Chapter may be cited as the "Waste Collection and Mandatory Recycling
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By-law."
Article 2 - Interpretation
731.2.1
Bag tag - defined
"bag tag" means a County of Oxford sticker affixed in a quantity and
manner as per the County of Oxford By-law 4709-2006, as amended.
731.2.2
Bulk items - defined
"bulk items" means heavy or bulky materials and articles including furniture,
mattresses, cloth covered box springs, small area rugs, carpets and under-
pads cut in 1.8 metre lengths and bundled, non-metal plumbing fixtures
(excluding toilets), water softener, pool filter (no sand), and covers or any
other heavy or bulky household materials and articles excluding garbage,
recyclables and non-collectable waste.
731.2.3
Bulk item collection - defined
"bulk item collection" means any ongoing collection program of bulk items.
731.2.4
Business establishment - defined
"business establishment" includes a commercial, institutional or industrial
land use within the municipality approved for collection by the Engineer.
731.2.5
City - defined
"City" means The Corporation of the City of Woodstock.
731.2.6
Community pile - defined
"community pile" means a designated area for multi-residential complexes
to set out waste and recyclables for collection by the City.
731.2.7
Construction debris - defined
"construction debris" means discarded material resulting from the
erection, repair, demolition or improvement of land, buildings, structures
or property.
731.2.8
Council - defined
"Council" means the elected Council of The Corporation of the City of
Woodstock.
731.2.9
Engineer - defined
"Engineer" means the person who may from time to time be appointed by
Council to the position of City Engineer.
731.2.10
Fall leaves - defined
"fall leaves" means leaves on the ground between October 1st and
December 15th, and are subject to yard material collection as designated
by the Engineer.
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731.2.11
Garbage - defined
"garbage" shall include all drained animal and vegetable waste material
from the preparation of food, discarded household utensils and wearing
apparel, ceramics, multi-material products and packages, non- recyclable
glass containers, dog, cat and other pet feces and litter placed inside a
sealed and leak-free bag, diapers placed in a sealed and leak-free bag, and
other materials as designated by the Engineer.
731.2.12
Garbage container - defined
"garbage container" means a galvanized metal or plastic container with a
maximum capacity of 240 litres (63.4 gallons), being larger at the top than
at the bottom and having a handle and fitted lid, that when filled shall
weigh no more than 44 pounds (20 kg) and must be kept in good repair
and sanitary condition; or a polyethylene plastic bag approximately 30
inches by 38 inches (76 cm x 96 cm) of 1.5 gauge thickness fastened at
the top and weighing no more than 44 pounds (20 kg); or disposable
cardboard boxes except in wet or snowy weather no larger than 8 cubic
feet (0.23 cubic metres) and securely closed. Cardboard boxes shall weigh
no more than 44 pounds (20 kg) and must be in good repair and sanitary
condition; or any other containers as approved by the Engineer.
731.2.13
Hazardous materials - defined
"hazardous materials" includes, but are not limited to, the following:
Antifreeze
Motor oil/automotive fluids
Auto batteries
Nail polish
Degreasers
Oven cleaner
Disinfectants
Paints
Drain cleaner
Pesticides
Drycell batteries
Pharmaceutical/medicine
Flea powder
Propane tanks
Floor wax
Septic tank cleaners
Herbicides
Solvents
Metal polish
Wood preservatives
Bleach
Fertilizers
Thermometers/thermostats
Driveway sealer
Fluorescent light bulbs
Gasoline
Glues
Pool chemicals
731.2.14
Household Electronics
"household electronics" includes, but are not limited to, the following:
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Personal computers
Monitors
Printers
Keyboards
Stereo equipment
Televisions
731.2.15
Law enforcement officer - defined
"law enforcement officer" means a police officer or a person appointed by
Council to enforce the by-laws of the City.
731.2.16
Major appliances and large household furnishings -
defined
"major appliances and large household furnishings" means all large or
bulky household mechanisms and other household articles (refrigerators,
stoves, washers, dryers, chairs, sofas, tables, beds, carpet, etc.).
731.2.17
Mechanical lift garbage container - defined
"mechanical lift garbage container" means a rigid container with a
maximum capacity of 360 litres to fit mechanical lifts on garbage collection
equipment and must be in good repair and sanitary condition. A container
that is too heavy for the mechanical lifts will be the responsibility of the
owner.
731.2.18
Municipality - defined
"municipality" means the City of Woodstock.
731.2.19
Non-collectable waste - defined
"non-collectable waste" means the following:
a)
manufacturer or industrial waste;
b)
any explosive, hazardous or highly combustible material of any
nature whatsoever, including ashes;
c)
construction and demolition debris including asphalt, drywall,
concrete, glass, shingles, wood, pallets/crates and toilets;
d)
sawdust or shavings;
e)
liquid waste;
f)
hay, straw and manure;
g)
carcass of any animal;
h)
grass clippings, tree trunks and stumps, and leaves other than
materials identified in yard material collection;
i)
major appliances;
j)
large household furnishings except during bulk item collection;
k)
any material which has become frozen to the container and
cannot be removed by shaking;
l)
discarded tires;
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m) any unsealed and unbagged animal feces;
n)
any appliance that contains or operates on Freon gas;
o)
syringes, needles and other medical or biohazardous waste;
p)
scrap metal;
q)
household electronics; and
r)
hazardous materials.
731.2.20
Owner - defined
"owner" means an owner, lessee or occupant of any property, grounds or
yard in the municipality, and for the purposes of multi-residential
complexes may include;
a)
the person for the time being managing or receiving the rent of
the land or premises in connection with which the word is used,
whether on the person's own account or as agent or trustee of
any other person, or who would receive the rent if the land and
premises were let; and
b)
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 property.
731.2.21
Recyclables - defined
"recyclable" means one or more items as the Engineer designates as being
suitable for collection by the City for recycling purposes.
731.2.22
Recycling container - defined
"recycling container" means a blue, green or black box, transparent blue
bags, clear bags, open boxes, rigid containers clearly marked
"recyclables" or other containers as approved by the Engineer.
731.2.23
Recycling depot - defined
"recycling depot" means a location designated by the Engineer where
owners or business establishments may drop-off recyclables in accordance
with the posted regulations.
731.2.24
Recycling storage cart - defined
"recycling storage cart" means a rigid North American standard rollout cart
on wheels with a lid that can be mechanically lifted by the collection
equipment, or other carts as designated by the Engineer.
731.2.25
Waste - defined
"waste" means garbage and bulk items but shall not include non-
collectable waste, recyclables and yard materials.
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731.2.26
Yard material - defined
"yard material" means garden and tree trimmings, leaves, fall leaves,
brush, limbs, grass clippings, and garden vegetable and plant matter
other than food waste.
731.2.27
Yard material collection - defined
"yard material collection" means a specific collection program for Yard
material as designated by the Engineer as compostable and for which
alternative collection regulations apply. Yard material shall include brush,
tree trimmings and fall leaves.
731.2.28
Yard material depot - defined
"yard material depot" means a location designated by the Engineer at
which owners or business establishments may drop off yard material and
grass clippings in accordance with the posted regulations.
Article 3 - General Provisions
731.3.1
Application - all owners - business establishments
The provisions of the Chapter apply to owners and business establishments
in the municipality who receive municipal collection services or use depot
facilities provided by the City.
731.3.2
Holiday pickup - direction of Engineer
The City, under the direction of the Engineer, shall, if a holiday or holidays
occur in any week of regular collection, reserve the right to alter the
collection day for garbage and recyclables at the City's convenience.
731.3.3
Collection - separation of waste - required
Garbage shall not be collected from any place within the municipality
unless recyclables have been separated from garbage and set out for
collection in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
731.3.4
Boulevard - maintaining free of municipal waste
All owners shall maintain their boulevard that is contiguous with their lot
lines, free of garbage, recyclables, bulk items and non-collectible waste in
accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. (See Set Fine)
731.3.5
Owners - supply garbage -recyclables instructions
All owners of rented or leased premises, including their agents and/or
property management firms, shall ensure that garbage and recycling
instructions are posted for residents in sufficient and suitable locations on
the premises.
Article 4 - Collection Of Garbage And Recyclables
731.4.1
Prohibition
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No person shall place garbage or recyclables out for curbside collection by
the City except in accordance with this Chapter.
731.4.2
Weekly pickup - as published - non-recyclables
Collection of garbage will be made weekly on the day, or days of the week,
as published from time to time by the City, subject to the provisions of this
Chapter.
731.4.3
Bi-weekly pickup - as published - recyclables
Collection of recyclables will be made bi-weekly on the day, or days of the
week, as published from time to time by the City, subject to the provisions
of this Chapter.
731.4.4
Garbage - placed in proper container
The City shall not collect from any residence or business establishment
within the municipality any garbage unless such material is placed in a
garbage container as defined in this Chapter. By-law 8591-10, February 4,
2010.
731.4.4.1
Recyclables - placed in proper container
Acceptable containers for recyclable material shall be containers purchased
from the City of Woodstock, unless:
- The container has an integrated lift bar to facilitate mechanical lifting,
or the container shall meet the following criteria:
Not have a lid when at the curb for pick up
Have a capacity under 122 litres (32 USgal)
Maximum opening dimensions of 500 mm (20 in) or 500 mm
(20 in) diameter
Maximum height of 610mm (24 in)
If container is higher than 610 mm (24 in), the container shall
have a fixed handle and/or pocket handle at the bottom to
facilitate lifting.
- Container shall be in acceptable condition.
The existing acceptance of transparent blue or clear bags for use of
recycling shredded paper will remain in place. By-law 8802-12, October 18,
2012.
731.4.5
Mechanical lift garbage container - prohibition
No person shall use a mechanical lift garbage container between December
15th and March 15th.
731.4.6
Garbage - sharp objects
No person shall set out for collection any sharp objects or broken glass
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unless it is securely wrapped so that the sharp object or broken glass
cannot pierce the garbage container. (See Set Fine)
731.4.7
Garbage separate - recyclables - other - set out
No person shall set out garbage for collection unless all recyclables are
separated from the garbage as set out in this Chapter.
731.4.8
Recyclables - separate
Every owner shall place all recyclable fibres and all recyclable containers in
separate recycling containers.
731.4.9
Recyclables - fibres
Recyclable fibres include newspaper, writing paper, fine paper, computer
paper, non-foil gift wrap, greeting cards, magazines, catalogues, telephone
books, soft cover books, boxboard, paper bags, cereal boxes, paper towel
rolls, tissue boxes, paper egg cartons, corrugated cardboard and other
materials that may be added from time to time.
731.4.10
Recyclables - containers
Recyclable containers include aluminum, metal and non LCBO glass
containers, plastic jugs, bottles and tubs (#1 through #5), plastic egg
cartons, gable top and Tetra Pak containers, drinking and soup boxes, film
plastics and plastic bags (that pass the stretch test), cardboard cans,
aluminum foil and trays, rigid polystyrene #6, empty aerosol, paint, stain
and varnish cans and other materials that may be added from time to
time.
731.4.11
Recyclables - corrugated cardboard - bundled - size
No person shall set out cardboard for collection unless the material is
compacted and tied in bundles, no larger than 75 cm by 75 cm by 20 cm (30
inches by 30 inches 8 inches), or placed in an enclosed container weighing
no more than 20 kg (44 lbs).
731.4.12
Recycling container - use
Where a recycling container is being used, all recyclables, with the
exception of corrugated cardboard, shall be placed loose in the container
with heavier materials on top.
731.4.13
Recyclables - no bags
No person shall place bagged recyclables in the recycling container except
for bagged shredded fine paper or bagged film plastic unless authorized by
the Engineer.
731.4.14
Recyclables - clean
Recycling containers shall be rinsed and empty, and recyclable fibres shall
have any plastic inserts or wrap removed.
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731.4.15
Recycling storage cart - use
No person shall set out a recycling storage cart for collection unless it can
be mechanically lifted by the collection vehicle.
731.4.16
Community pile - location
No person, owner or occupant of a multi-residential complex shall set out
for collection any waste or recyclables except at a location approved by
the Engineer. (See Set Fine)
731.4.17
Community pile - clean
No person, owner or occupant of a multi-residential complex shall set out
waste or recyclables at a community pile collection location except during
the period of time for setting out waste and recyclables as authorized by this
Chapter.
731.4.18
Container - location - type - multiple residential
The type of container for collection of garbage and recyclables for
apartment buildings, row houses and multi-residential complexes will be
subject to the approval of the Engineer.
731.4.19
Garbage storage structures - requirements
All structures or buildings designated for the storage of garbage containers
or recycling containers shall at all times be maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition preventing entry by rodents and insects, and
constructed for easy access by the City.
731.4.20
Collections - non-collectable waste - prohibited
No person, owner or occupant shall set out for collection non-collectable
waste as defined in this Chapter. (See Set Fine)
731.4.21
Waste - recyclables generated in municipality - only
Only owners or business establishments within the municipality, or their
agents, shall set out waste and recyclables for collection by the City.
Waste and recyclables set out for collection shall not include waste and
recyclables from residences or business establishments not within the
municipality.
731.4.22
Waste/recyclables - set out - from property generated
No person shall set out waste and recyclables for collection except at the
residence or the business establishment at which the waste and
recyclables is generated, unless mutually agreed to between abutting
property owners. (See Set Fine)
Article 5 - Collection - Procedure
731.5.1
Waste/recyclables - set out for collection - location
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No person shall set out waste or recyclables for collection, unless it is
placed within 2 metres (6.56 feet) of the curb or on the boulevard of a
public street in front of or adjacent to the residence or business
establishment at which the waste or recyclables are generated. Where the
rear of a business establishment is serviced by a lane along which
collections are made, the waste and recyclables may be placed at the rear
of the business establishment subject to the authorization of the Engineer.
731.5.2
Garbage - bag tag affixed
No person shall set out garbage for collection unless the correct number of
bag tags are affixed to the garbage bag as per County of Oxford By-law
4709-2006, as amended. (See Set Fine)
731.5.3
Bag tag - not to modify or replicate
No person shall modify or replicate a bag tag.
731.5.4
Recyclables - garbage - placement
No person shall set out garbage and recyclables for collection, unless
recycling containers are placed together but set apart from the garbage
containers.
731.5.5
Garbage - recyclables not separated - may be refused
Any garbage or recyclables which are set out for collection and which have
not been separated, or which have not been prepared or set out for
collection according to the provisions of this Chapter, in the sole discretion
of the City, may not be collected.
731.5.6
Recyclable material - no removal except by City
No person, other than the City, shall remove recyclables that have been
placed in or beside recycling containers, after such materials have been
placed at the curb, boulevard or edge of the roadway, or at a community pile
for collection by the City. (See Set Fine)
731.5.7
Deadline for deposit - garbage and recyclables
No person shall set out any garbage or recyclables for collection later than
7:30 a.m. of the day on which collection of garbage or recyclables is
scheduled, and prior to sundown of the previous day of which the collection
of garbage and recyclables is scheduled. (See Set Fine)
731.5.8
Bulk item collection - prohibition
No person shall set out waste, non-collectable waste, recyclables, or yard
material for collection other than bulk items during bulk item collection.
(See Set Fine)
731.5.9
Deadline for deposit - bulk item collection
No person shall set out bulk items for collection later than 7:30 am of the
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Monday day of their scheduled collection week for pick up and no earlier
than sundown of the Friday of the previous week. (See Set Fine)
731.5.10
Waste/recyclables - not removed - owner responsibility
No person shall fail to remove waste or recyclables that were not collected
by the City by the end of the calendar day on which the collection was
scheduled, or calendar week on which a bulk item collection was
scheduled. Such waste or recyclables shall be disposed of privately or may
be properly separated and prepared in accordance with this Chapter and set
out again for collection on another scheduled day or week. (See Set Fine)
731.5.11
Salvage - interference with waste
No person shall pick over, interfere with, disturb, remove or scatter any
garbage containers, recycling containers, or any other bags, bundles or bins
of waste or recyclables which have been set out for collection provided that
the City, by notice to the public, may designate certain days for the
salvaging of major appliances, large household furnishings and any other
items that may be designated by the City.
731.5.12
Bulk item collection - maximum per household
No person shall set out for bulk item collection more than five bulk items
for each household in each scheduled collection week. (See Set Fine)
731.5.13
Bulk item collection
No person in a multi-residential complex shall set out for bulk item collection
any bulk items in a community pile or location other than the area
immediately in front of the household. (See Set Fine)
731.5.14
Yard material collection - special times - requirements
The City, by notice to the public from time to time, may designate days and
times for the collection of fall leaves, tree limbs and brush. Brush and tree
limbs shall be compacted and tied in bundles not more than six feet in
length or placed in an enclosed container. In no instance shall a bundle or
container weigh more than 20 kg (44 lbs). Fall leaves may be raked to the
curbside of the street fronting the residence for collection.
Article 6 - Drop-Off Depot
731.6.1
Yard material depot
The City may designate locations in the municipality at which owners of
residential properties or business establishments may drop off yard
materials.
731.6.2
Yard material depot - prohibition
No person shall drop off, deposit or place any waste, recyclables, or non-
collectable waste at a yard material depot unless authorized by the
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Engineer. (See Set Fine)
731.6.3
Yard material - restriction
No person shall drop off, deposit or place any yard material at the yard
material depot from any location subject to quarantine unless the City is
subject to the same quarantine.
731.6.4
Recycling depot
The City may designate locations in the municipality at which owners or
business establishments may drop off recyclables.
731.6.5
Recycling depot - prohibition
No person shall drop off, deposit or place any waste, non-collectable waste
or yard material at the recycling depot. (See Set Fine)
731.6.6
Used oil depot
The City may designate locations in the municipalities at which owners of
residential properties may drop off used oil.
731.6.7
Used oil - empty container
No person shall drop off, place or deposit oil containers at the used oil
depot without emptying the contents at the designated location and
placing empty containers in the supplied receptacles. (See Set Fine)
731.6.8
Used oil - material restrictions
No person shall empty any fluids other than used motor oil at the used oil
depot. (See Set Fine)
731.6.9
Household hazardous waste days - designated
The City may designate household hazardous waste days and locations,
approved by the Ministry of the Environment, to accept household hazardous
materials.
731.6.10
Major appliances - collection - designated
The City may designate white good and scrap metal days and locations to
accept major household appliances or scrap metal.
731.6.11
Freon removal - owner responsibility
Any appliance containing or operating on freon gas will not be collected at
any time unless proof can be provided to the City that the freon has been
removed by a licensed contractor. The City may provide freon removal
services at the white good and scrap metal event.
731.6.12
731.6.12
Household electronics - designated
The City may designate household electronic waste days and locations to
accept household electronics.
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Article 7 - Enforcement
731.7.1
Fine - for contravention
Every person who contravenes any provision of this Chapter is guilty of an
offence and on conviction is liable to a fine as provided by Provincial Offences
Act.
731.7.2
Separate offence - daily
Each day a violation of this Chapter continues shall constitute a separate
and distinct offence under this Chapter.
Article 8 - Severability
731.8.1
Validity
If any provision of this Chapter is declared invalid for any reason by a court
of competent jurisdiction, it is intended that such a provision shall be
severed from the Chapter and that the remainder of the Chapter shall
continue in full force and effect.
Article 9 - Enactment
731.9.1
Effective date
This Chapter shall come into full force and take effect on February 4th
2010. By-law 8591-10, February 4, 2010.